Concubine Liu did not expect that Prince Zhao's Mansion would move so quickly, but within a few days, Princess Zhao came to visit again with Xu Yin.
She concealed the surprise in her heart and said with a smile: "I wonder if everything has been peaceful these days? Everyone is busy and they all come to me."
"Who told you that Taiyuan Palace is more fragrant than other places?" Princess Zhao joked.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sat down, and Concubine Liu asked casually: "In the past, it was Acheng's wife who followed you, why did it change to A Ling's wife today?"
Princess Zhao took the tea offered by the palace servant and said, "A Yin is actually looking for you today, and I'm here to join in the fun."
Concubine Liu was startled for a moment.
Xu Yin raised his head, smiled, and said, "My dear, I have a good thing. If I tell you, you will be happy to keep it."
Concubine Liu pretended to be very interested: "What's the matter?"
"I have a man here who used to be the guard of Yongcheng. He made great achievements with me in the expedition to Chu last year. After eradicating the rebellion, he was granted the title of Yiyongbo. Now he is the commander of the 11th Guards of the Forbidden Army. Didn't the empress say that she wanted to give Miss Liu
Are you planning to get married? When I go back and mention it, someone will think of him."
The Eleventh Guards of the Forbidden Army is currently one of the garrison forces in the capital. The commander of the Eleventh Guards is a powerful general with military power, not to mention that the other party also has a title.
With such a status, even when the Liu family was still there, Liu Xier might not be able to achieve it.
As soon as these words were said, Concubine Liu and Liu Xier were both stunned.
"Empress, what do you think?" Xu Yin asked.
Concubine Liu came back to her senses and forced a smile: "Since the princess has chosen it, it is naturally good. However, this general holds an important position and is also an earl, so I am afraid that Xi'er will not be able to reach it. You also know that the Liu family has no one now.
Now, our aunt and nephew can only rely on each other for life, and Xi'er is not a top-notch person, I'm afraid Qi Dafei is a coincidence!"
"Don't worry, Princess," Xu Yin had already prepared. "This general had married a wife in his early years, but then an accident occurred. The whole family was killed by an adulterer, and he was the only one left. He is the successor.
, he doesn’t have high requirements for his wife’s family background. I’ve asked him about it and he doesn’t mind.”
"This..." Concubine Liu looked hesitant.
When Princess Zhao saw this, she said angrily: "You kid, you can't speak clearly. Why did Princess Zhao think she was an old man after marrying a wife in her early years?"
After that, she turned back to explain: "Mother, please don't get me wrong. I have seen this General Du. He has a handsome appearance and is a real talent. He has read a book and is only twenty-six years old. His temperament is dignified and restrained. He is not a rude warrior like that."
.A new aristocrat from an old clan in the capital. There are so many people who have taken a fancy to him. If you refuse to look at him, you will be snatched away by others."
Having said that, it would be unreasonable for Concubine Liu to refuse her again.
She could only smile: "In that case, why don't we just look at each other?" She said, complaining half-truthfully, "I originally wanted to take my time and look at each other for a year, but I didn't expect you guys to come to my door so soon. Think about it.
It’s strange that I can’t bear to part with it.”
"What's the point?" Princess Zhao didn't take it seriously, "We can decide on the marriage first and get married later. The war is busy right now, so General Du will not mind."
So the two parties agreed that they would go to Daguangming Temple to watch the dragon boats on the Dragon Boat Festival, which would be a good time to meet them.
After Princess Zhao's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law left, the palace became quiet.
Concubine Liu lowered her head and said nothing, and Liu Xier went to clear the tea table.
Just as she put out the stove, a teacup flew over and fell hard at her feet.
Liu Xi'er was startled and looked at Concubine Liu in shock: "Aunt..."
"Are you happy?" Concubine Liu looked at her coldly, "Are you excited? Once you get married, you will be the uncle's wife. You no longer have to accompany me, an old woman, and you will be a widow as if you are living in a cold palace."
"Aunt!" Her expression was so scary that Liu Xi'er couldn't help but lose her legs and knelt down. But next to her feet was the broken tea cup, and the sharp broken porcelain immediately pierced her knees.
Liu Xi'er screamed in pain and looked up to see Concubine Liu's gloomy face, but she didn't dare to stand up. She could only endure it and watched the blood seep out of her clothes.
"Aunt, I, I didn't mean that."
"Is that what you mean? I can see it." Concubine Liu said coldly, "Tell me, did you make an appointment with Xu San? You went to Daguangming Temple just to beg her, right?"
"No!" Liu Xi'er cried and shook her head. She was in so much pain that she didn't dare to move. "Aunt, believe me. This is the first time I have heard of such a person."
"If you hadn't begged her, would she have chosen such a good candidate for you? You two have had grudges before."
Liu Xi'er burst into tears. She didn't know whether it was pain or fear: "I really don't know. I just listened to my aunt and supported her in everything."
She suddenly thought of the reason and hurriedly said: "Maybe Xu San just thinks that I am obedient? That person is her subordinate, and he relies on her to make his fortune. If he marries a noble girl, he might have other thoughts."
This reason was quite tenable. Seeing her pitiful look, Mrs. Liu was already convinced. When she saw the hem of her bleeding skirt, her tone softened: "Get up."
"Thank you, aunt."
Liu Xier stood up carefully, gasping in pain.
Concubine Liu frowned when she saw this: "You hurt yourself, what will you do on the Dragon Boat Festival? If I want to make excuses, won't it make them suspicious?"
Liu Xi'er forced a smile: "Don't worry, aunt, I'm not seriously injured. I won't let others see it when the time comes."
Concubine Liu was finally satisfied and asked someone to bandage her.
After the wound was treated, she dismissed the palace attendant and said in a soft voice: "Xier, don't think that your aunt will hinder your future. That person sounds good, but after all, isn't he a subordinate of Xu San? Marry him, even if you marry him
You have become the uncle's wife, but in front of Xu San, you are just a servant. Do you want to be lower than her forever? Just like the daughter-in-law in her yard, you may have to keep your children as companions for her children.
read."
Liu Xi'er lowered her head and said softly: "Aunt, of course I don't want to."
"That's it." Liu Taifei smiled, "Marrying your cousin is different. Although I am a concubine now, you will be the master in the future. When Xu San sees you, he must pay respects to you. Mr. Xie has been here until now
There is no movement, maybe Yan's eldest son will come out of your belly. By then, let alone being a companion, the life and death of her whole family will be in the hands of your child."
Liu Xi'er seemed to be persuaded by her and showed a longing expression.
Concubine Liu smiled and stroked the top of her head, as if comforting a domesticated cat: "Don't worry, if you give your aunt some more time, your cousin will agree."
"Yes." Liu Xi'er said obediently, "I listen to my aunt."
Concubine Liu nodded with satisfaction: "Go and rest, take good care of your injuries, and don't move for the next few days."
"My niece is resigning."
Liu Xier moved step by step and finally returned to her house.