The Queen Mother seemed to think of many things in the past and sighed repeatedly.
"The Queen Mother," a little palace maid ran from outside the palace and said after a hurried salute, "The Queen Mother, Concubine Jing and the Queen are coming to Xiangfu Palace."
Concubine Jing? She almost never attends the banquets in the palace, and never interacts with the concubines. The number of times she comes to Xiangfu Palace is even less. What is she doing here at this time? With the queen?
Chu Miao'er looked at the Queen Mother looking at Fu Yanshuo casually, and her doubts deepened. They all stood up to greet her, and so did Chu Miao'er.
I saw Concubine Jing walking in with steady steps, and everywhere she went there was a touch of sandalwood. She smiled slightly and saluted the Queen Mother, and her voice was as cold as the autumn rain: "I have seen my mother, and I came here rashly today, I'm afraid
Disturbing the Queen Mother’s purity.”
Chu Qianqian, with a smile on her face, slowly walked to sit next to the Queen Mother. Concubine Jing never participated in the competition for favor in the harem, and she had no interest entanglements with her, so even though she did not have much contact in private, it was fair to say that
A few decent words.
"Concubine Jing, you are usually someone that the Ai family can't even invite." The Queen Mother didn't show up either. Her eyes had not left Concubine Jing since she entered the room. She said with a smile, "I heard that Zhiqiu entered the palace today. I'm surprised.
You run so fast, Zhiqiu, and I haven’t seen your mother and concubine yet.”
Ye Zhiqiu just stood up as Fu Yanshuo and called his mother concubine obediently. After sitting down, he kept lowering his eyes, looking very respectful and not close to him. Fu Yanshuo remained silent the whole time, with a smile in his eyes.
He actually showed an unnatural dodge.
Although Fu Yanshuo seemed a little preoccupied compared to usual today, he was extremely smooth in dealing with others and would not show off his face on such occasions.
But the more Chu Miaoer thought about the reaction between the two, the more strange she felt. Fu Yanshuo was obviously a person who would greet strangers with a smile, so why was he so indifferent to his biological mother?
"What the mother said is right. I came here specifically to ask them to bring some things back to my house for me," Concubine Jing handed a string of Buddhist beads in her hand to Ye Zhiqiu and said calmly, "Zhiqiu, this is what the concubine is doing for me."
Please help my mother and concubine bring the peace charm that my unborn grandson has asked for to Huyin, and tell her not to be careless in anything during the first three months."
"Yes." Ye Zhiqiu took it with both hands and held it tightly in his hands.
Concubine Jing took a deep look at Fu Yanxuan, her expression suddenly a little sad, but probably because she had been worshiping Buddha all year round, she frowned slightly, revealing an expression of compassion.
"Concubine Jing is interested. The Ai family just told Zhiqiu that she is the most attentive child. The Ai family is very at ease with her. Just relax." After the Queen Mother helped smooth things over, she saw Fu Yan
Shuo still looked serious and said with a smile, "Shuo'er, no matter what, Concubine Jing is still your mother. How can you be so angry with your mother over some trivial matter?"
It seems that something unpleasant happened between Fu Yanshuo and Jing Fei. Judging from Jing Fei's behavior, it was probably related to Hu Yin.
"Shuo'er..." Fu Yanshuo wanted to say something, but he lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "Shuo'er knows that he is wrong and should not be angry with his mother and concubine."
While Chu Miaoer was listening attentively, she felt her palms itching. She subconsciously turned to look at Fu Yunqi and caught the smile in his eyes. Realizing that she was too blatantly looking at the etiquette, Chu Miaoer
She blinked lightly as if to cover up, and drew random pictures on his palm with her backhand.
As if they were in a no-man's land, the two secretly teased each other's palms in private. The Queen Mother watched their movements and deliberately pretended not to see them, allowing the young couple to come and go.
"This girl Ling Hui has a hard life," the Queen Mother suddenly sighed, "Fortunately, she has a good personality and is still loved by others..."
The eyes of Chu Miaoer and Ye Zhiqiu met unexpectedly in the air, but they looked at each other speechlessly, both guessing the purpose of the Queen Mother's words.
"If you have a suitable candidate, remember to talk to the Ai family. How about the Ai family decides to give her another family? What do you think?" Seeing everyone looking at each other in silence, the Queen Mother continued, "Ling Hui is still young.
, we can’t just waste it like this.”
Although Princess Ling Hui is still in the boudoir and has not yet married, the two families have exchanged posts. According to the rules and etiquette, she must observe the rules for her husband and cannot remarry in the future. At the moment, the Queen Mother said it lightly and settled the matter in one sentence.
Brought through briefly.
Moreover, most of those whose husbands die before marrying will be criticized behind their backs and called "people who deny their husbands". Even if they want to marry, no one will dare to marry them. But the Queen Mother actually uses her own identity to make the decision for her. If the Queen Mother is there,
With her support behind her back and her status as the princess, there is no guarantee that those people will flock to her for this relationship.
"Mother, is there something wrong with this?" Chu Qianqian, who had been silent until now, finally couldn't help but speak out, saying what everyone was thinking but did not dare to say, "Although Princess Linghui has not really married, she
He is also a member of a wealthy family in Kyoto who has exchanged wedding invitations..."
"It's okay if the Ai family says it's okay, and how can other people comment?" The Queen Mother's always loving face showed an angry look for the first time. She stared at Chu Qianqian and said, "Does the Queen also want to contradict me?"
The Queen Mother's words were serious. Everyone present, including Chu Miao'er, remained silent and did not dare to answer the question. Chu Qianqian was even more aggrieved and looked slightly bad.
As the empress of the world, she was asked by her father to put her husband's family first in everything before entering the palace, and strictly abide by the three obediences and the four virtues. After entering the palace, she continued to supervise the concubine of the harem every day, and never neglected.
When she suddenly hears such unreasonable things, she will naturally remind her out of good intentions, not to mention that this is also the teaching given to her by the Queen Mother when she first entered the palace. Now it seems that it is just a word from the Queen Mother.
However, after the Queen Mother's scolding, Chu Qianqian understood that it was her fault for underestimating Princess Ling Hui's status in the Queen Mother's mind.
"It's not necessary to find a descendant of an aristocratic family for Ling Hui," the Queen Mother knew that she was a little excited, so she waved her hands helplessly and said, "That's all, it's up to her. Anyway, the Ai family can't control your affairs."
Seeing Chu Miao'er's worried expression, Chu Qianqian shook her head slightly, indicating that she was fine. Now her mind was on Fu Lilian, and nothing else mattered.
Not long after, the Queen Mother started chatting with Chu Qianqian as if nothing had happened.
"This pastry tastes good," Chu Miao'er brought a small plate from nowhere, with some exquisite snacks placed on it, "Try it."
Fu Yunqi didn't like sweets at first, but he couldn't bear to refuse when he saw her expectant eyes, so he took a small piece and tasted it lightly.
"This comes as tribute from everywhere, so it is naturally better than the ones at home," he said with a doting look on his face, "If Miaomiao likes it, you can ask your mother for some to take away."
When she thought of the Queen Mother's expression just now, Chu Miao'er lost interest. She didn't know who Princess Linghui was, and why the Queen Mother was so protective of her. It would be better not to conflict with her in the future.
"By the way," Chu Miao'er came close to Fu Yunqi and asked in a low voice, "Second brother and Concubine Jing seem to have some misunderstandings. Why did you disappear while walking just now? Is it related to this matter?"
Fu Yunqi put the pastry in his hand on the plate and nodded to acknowledge that her guess was correct.
He had no intention of hiding it from Chu Miaoer. He lowered his head and said softly: "Huyin has been unwilling to enter the palace before. Did I tell you that I like freedom and don't want to be bound to one place?"
"Yes, Hu Yin also has such a temperament..." Chu Miao'er nodded without thinking, but suddenly hesitated, "Isn't it... isn't it...?"
The belief that was originally very firm began to collapse the moment I saw his complicated expression.
Huyin and Fu Yanshuo have known each other for at least five or six years now. She used to feel very sorry and didn't understand, but in the end she accepted it. After all, it was Huyin's own choice.
"Is it because of Hu Yin's life experience?" Chu Miaoer frowned and slowly put down half of the snack in his hand.
"No," Fu Yunqi shook his head and said, "It's Concubine Jing who has never allowed Hu Yin to enter the second prince's house." Seeing her slightly open lips in surprise, Fu Yunqi said helplessly, "Second brother just told me
, before Huyin was canonized, Concubine Jing even made a big fuss with him, insisting that Huyin not be allowed to enter the house, but she gave up after finding out that Huyin was pregnant, otherwise we don't know what the fuss would be like."
"I don't think Concubine Jing is an unreasonable person. Why...?" Chu Miao'er pretended not to care and glanced at Concubine Jing who was sitting next to the Queen and shook her head, "I really can't figure it out.
."
But listening to Fu Yunqi's words, it makes sense why Fu Yanshuo is so indifferent to his mother. No one would be able to greet her with a smile.
"How can I figure it out, but the one who can't figure it out the most is the second brother," Fu Yunqi sighed, "Concubine Jing relies on the second brother for everything, but she never gives in on this matter, and she doesn't know about Hu Yin.
When did you offend Concubine Jing?"
Huyin was just a dispensable person to the second prince's house, but to Fu Yanshuo she was the love of her life. Why would Concubine Jing, who believed in Buddhism so much, ruthlessly prevent her son from marrying the one she loved?
She probably stayed on Concubine Jing for too long. Unexpectedly, Concubine Jing suddenly turned her head, and Chu Miaoer's eyes met hers unexpectedly.
But just for a moment, before Chu Miaoer could say hello, she turned back lightly, as if the glance just now was just an illusion created by Chu Miaoer.
Seeing her staring blankly at Concubine Jing, Fu Yunchi smiled and called out: "Miaomiao, what are you thinking about? Why is your expression so serious?"
Only then did Chu Miaoer come back to her senses, twitching her lips and smiling slightly: "I was thinking about how to ask the queen mother for some pastries to go back home and eat slowly..."
This reason was somewhat far-fetched. Fu Yunqi knew what she was worrying about but did not point out. Instead, he deliberately came closer and said with a smile: "What's so difficult about this? I can just take some from the imperial kitchen later. Even if the queen knows, it won't matter."
What will you say?"
"That's not possible, I am the fourth princess..." Chu Miao'er smiled slyly, picked up the half piece of leftover cake and stuffed it into his mouth, and said with a crooked look, "Why don't you eat more now?
."
Seeing her smile, Fu Yunchi felt naturally relieved. For the first time, he didn't find such sweet food difficult to swallow.
"If all members of the royal family are as harmonious as Yunqi and Miao'er, it will be a great blessing for me..." the Queen Mother sighed with a smile.
Fu Yanshuo was worried that Hu Yin would be alone in the palace, so he sat there for a while and left with Ye Zhiqiu.
In the end, Chu Miaoer did not take away the cakes, and they did not stay in the palace to eat, and left Xiangfu Palace on the eve of dusk.
When we came out, it was still drizzling with wind, and suddenly I felt a chill. After only walking a few steps on the road, the chill penetrated my clothes, and I couldn't help but shiver a little.
"The rain doesn't seem to stop. It's been raining for two whole days," Chu Miao'er muttered. "It's making people depressed."
Fu Yunqi walked slowly with her holding an umbrella. Looking at her coquettish look, he couldn't help but smile and shake his head.
