Princess Yu'an was forced to leave Cihe Palace. Not only was her anger not gone, but she became even more angry.
I walked out the door, cursing along the way.
"Is it Princess Yu'an?"
Suddenly a palace maid blocked her way.
Princess Yu'an was furious and said angrily: "Who are you and how do you know this princess?"
"The princess is the most noble princess of Yunlan Kingdom, who doesn't know her?"
Being held up and chatted by the little palace maid, Princess Yu'an's anger gradually decreased, and she followed the conversation and asked: "Who is your master?"
The palace maid pointed in the direction: "My master is staring at you in the pavilion."
"I don't know your master, why should I go there?"
Princess Yu'an was really not interested in the people in the palace, so she walked away, but the little palace maid said in her ear: "Princess, my master hates Chu Shang Palace as much as you do."
At the mention of the words "Chu Shang Palace", Princess Yu'an successfully stopped and squinted her eyes to look into the pavilion.
This person is Concubine Shu.
"What grudge do you have against Chu Shanggong?"
Princess Yu'an asked directly, she didn't want to be taken advantage of.
Concubine Shu said coldly: "I was originally the mother of a country. Because of her, I became a concubine. Without the phoenix seal, I have such a deep hatred that I want to dig out her heart and drink her blood to relieve my anger."
After hearing what she said, Princess Yu'an knew the identity of the other party.
"I know that you have suffered a lot of grievances. The Emperor will not speak for you. The Queen Mother loves that bitch as much as her eyes."
Concubine Shu talked about some injustices in the past.
Princess Yu'an smiled and said: "No wonder you hate her, but you are really useless. You can't do anything to her even if you have such good conditions."
Being humiliated, Concubine Shu lost her composure and said angrily: "Don't get too proud too early. You have a welcome ceremony for your daughter-in-law, but what about now?"
Princess Yu'an's pretty face suddenly sank. According to the rules, there was indeed a banquet waiting for her.
But the emperor didn't mention it, as if it didn't happen.
Princess Yu'an felt insulted, and unknowingly, the tone in her heart was brought up again.
"Then what do you think we should do?"
Concubine Shu looked around, with a malicious look deep in her eyes.
"What this bitch cares about most is his son and his mother."
Beibei was in the palace, and she couldn't get in touch with him at all. The Queen Mother protected her too tightly. If there was any slight disturbance, she would send extra people, and she wouldn't give him a chance to make a move.
As for her mother, Mrs. Chu has a soft character and is easy to handle.
"General Chu, who fought on the battlefield and killed countless enemies, is Chu Yunning's father. He is only forty years old this year and is very powerful."
Princess Yu'an frowned.
Concubine Shu opened a painting. The painting was of General Chu who was killing the enemy. He was holding a sword in his hand and looked menacing, but he had a very handsome face.
"This is General Chu. Looking at the entire capital, there are few who can compare with General Chu. He holds real power."
Once Princess Yu'an is married, she will be your wife.
Mrs. Chu will have to give up her position, and Chu Yunning will definitely kowtow and beg for mercy.
After analyzing the pros and cons, Princess Yu'an became a little interested.
"Concubine Shu, I will inquire on my own. I don't need you to remind me."
Princess Yu'an is obviously interested, but after all, this is about the rest of her life, so she must be cautious.
It's not worth it if you don't delay your own happiness just for revenge.
Concubine Shu was not in a hurry: "With a noble status as a princess, it is natural that she should be worthy of someone better. I am afraid that the prince brother, who has not experienced much, will not be able to give the princess happiness in the rest of her life."
This reminded Princess Yu'an of Prince Li, and she suddenly looked disgusted.
"Princess, please think about it slowly."
Concubine Shu stood up to leave, but suddenly turned around and said, "By the way, General Chu has never taken a concubine in his life. He is a clean and self-sufficient person, capable of both literary and military skills, and he never goes to the land of fireworks."
Princess Yu'an didn't believe it: "With the status of General Yi Chu, how can he be so clean around him?"
There is no man in this world who does not take concubines.
"Princess, if you don't believe me, you can go and ask around. By the way, Mrs. Chu only has a daughter, Chu Yunning, and no son. It's very simple to make her vacate Mrs. Chu's position on the crime of seven outbursts."
After saying that, Concubine Shu left.
Princess Yu'an sat on a stool and meditated for a long time.
Thinking of the injustice she suffered last night, Princess Yu'an couldn't help but get angry, so she ordered the guards around her: "Go check on the Chu family."
"yes."
Half an hour later, general news about the Chu family appeared in front of her.
It’s almost the same as what Concubine Shu said.
"It seems that you really didn't lie to me." Princess Yu'an laughed, she finally found a way to feel proud.
"Princess, I think the emperor may not agree directly. You should make two preparations. First, write a letter back to Yunlan, saying that General Chu is powerful in all directions. If you can marry General Chu, it will also be very helpful to Yunlan Country. Secondly,
, start with the elders of the Chu family and ask the Chu family to take the initiative to demote Mrs. Chu as a concubine, so that you can be absolutely safe." The maid Yunhua said.
Princess Yu'an nodded when she heard this: "That's right. I will write a letter to my father right away."
If it is beneficial to Yunlan Country, Emperor Yunlan will definitely agree.
...
"Miss, what happened to Princess Yu'an?" Bixiu couldn't help but asked curiously.
It's been almost half a month, and there's no news about Princess Yu'an at all. It's really strange.
When Chu Yunning heard this, she raised her head and smiled: "Everyone who knows the inside story would like to stay away from her. Who can tolerate such an ancestor?"
Princess Yu'an has been busy choosing a husband these days, and has no time to find trouble. She occasionally goes to the palace to say hello and then leaves.
"Shang Gong, the second lady sent someone to send a message asking for an audience."
Lin came to see him?
Chu Yunning's eyelids suddenly twitched, and Bixiu asked, "Could it be related to Mr. Chu?"
Chu Guiren was sent to the Jokhang Temple to pray for blessings. As expected, he would never come back.
"When I got back to Lin's house, I told him that I was too busy with official duties to see guests."
The next day, Mrs. Lin sent another invitation.
Chu Yunning still refused.
On the third and fourth days, Mrs. Lin persisted in submitting the post. In desperation, Chu Yunning had no choice but to agree to let Ms. Lin enter the palace.
Mrs. Lin sat in Qingluan Hall and waited for half an hour before she saw Chu Yunning.
"Second aunt came to me several times. What's the matter?"
Mrs. Lin smiled: "I know you are busy, so I send you posts every day. I hope you can see me when you are not busy."
Chu Yunning raised an eyebrow, asked Bixiu to serve tea, and asked directly: "Is the second aunt here about noble Chu?"
"Half and half." Mrs. Lin took a sip of tea and became more secretive again, vowing: "I'm here to help you today, Chu Shang Palace, if you agree to let Lady Chu return to the palace and let her be favored,
Child, let me tell you something."
Chu Yunning sneered, I really don't know where Lin got the confidence to negotiate with him.
"Don't believe me, I didn't lie." Ms. Lin added, "Otherwise you will regret it later."
"Second Aunt said what she wanted to say, and I couldn't force her not to. Besides, it wasn't me who had the final say when Mr. Chu was sent away to pray for the Queen Mother."
Chu Yunning thought that Lin was deliberately trying to scare him, so he didn't buy it.
Mrs. Lin snorted coldly and said, "Do you know that Princess Yu'an has been visiting her mother every day for the past two days, and she has also prepared generous gifts for everyone in the house."
Afraid that Chu Yunning wouldn't believe it, Mrs. Lin raised a transparent jade bracelet on her wrist.
"This is what the princess gave me."
Chu Yunning frowned: "Why did the princess go to the Chu family?"
"Promise me to let Chu Guiren come back." Lin negotiated.
"That's all, since Second Aunt doesn't want to say it, I won't force you."
Chu Yunning stood up impatiently. She would find out about this matter sooner or later.
"Hey, hey, don't go. You can't find out about this. I heard it by accident."
Mrs. Lin anxiously grabbed Chu Yunning's arm: "Isn't it okay? Isn't the princess ordered to choose a husband? This candidate belongs to the Chu family."
"I remember well that the Chu family doesn't have many legitimate sons of the right age, and their status and status are not high, and their qualifications are mediocre."
If she really wants to choose the Chu family, then Princess Yu'an must have made the wrong decision.
"Princess Yu'an is interested in her eldest brother, your father!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Yunning's expression changed.
"Didn't the Emperor say that as long as there is no wife in the family, it's enough? My mother used the excuse of having no children and asked her sister-in-law to give up her position as the head wife, so that the princess can marry her eldest brother?"
The reason why Mrs. Lin came to report was because she didn't want the princess to marry in. How could she live well with such an arrogant and domineering sister-in-law of high status?
She didn't see her when she looked up, but Mrs. Chu usually let her do everything and didn't care about herself.
But the princess is different. She doesn't dare to make any mistakes. Lin can still figure out what is light and what is serious.
"You are not in the Chu family, the eldest brother has not come back, and the eldest sister-in-law is soft-tempered. As long as the mother is very considerate, there will be ten thousand ways to make the eldest sister-in-law agree."
Mrs. Lin has served her mother-in-law for many years and has long known her mother-in-law's temperament.
The end justifies the means.
"When eldest brother comes back, everything will be too late," said Lin.
Chu Yunning glanced at Mrs. Lin at this moment, and realized that this news was indeed very useful to her.
She recognized this favor.
"Your Majesty Chu has just gone to the Jokhang Temple not long ago. It is impossible to come back in such a hurry. After one year, I can guarantee that your Majesty Chu will come back."
As for the children, she is not the mother who gave them to her.
Children can give it to whomever they want.
This all requires Emperor Mingwen's nod to agree.
"One year?" Lin raised her voice in displeasure.
Chu Yunning explained: "One year is not a long time, and it is beneficial and harmless to the Chu nobles. Otherwise, according to the Chu nobles' temper, they will make big mistakes sooner or later in the palace."
Mrs. Lin then thought about it and it was the same. Her daughter had never suffered any hardship since she was a child. She was too naive and would indeed suffer injustice in the palace.
"Thank you, Second Aunt, for telling me this."
Chu Yunning turned her head and glanced at Bixiu. Bixiu immediately understood and took out a thick stack of banknotes and handed them to Lin.
Mrs. Lin was shocked: "Girl Ning, this..."
"This is my filial piety to my second aunt." Chu Yunning willingly gave the banknote.
Mrs. Lin smiled from ear to ear and accepted it unceremoniously, patting her chest and promising: "If there is any trouble in the Chu family in the future, I will send someone to deliver a message to you."
"Okay, I'll help you second aunt." Chu Yunning personally escorted Mrs. Lin away from Qingluan Hall. As soon as they left, Chu Yunning's face immediately darkened.
"Miss, the old lady is really confused. How can she let Princess Yu'an take the place of Madam?" Bi Xiu said anxiously, "Miss, you have to think of something as soon as possible. We can't let Princess Yu'an succeed."
"Think of something..." Chu Yunning was in trouble. What could she do in the deep palace?
Chu Yunning was racking her brains thinking about this matter. Mrs. Chu didn't like her mother in the first place. She had long wanted her father to divorce her. Now that someone is conspiring with her, she will definitely agree to Princess Yu'an's request.
My mother was very filial, so she could not bear the torture of Mrs. Chu.
Furthermore, once Mrs. Chu has murderous intentions...
The more Chu Yunning thought about it, the more confused she became, and she had a sullen face all day long.
Beibei suddenly popped his head and said: "Mom, you can let my great-grandmother go to the palace to accompany the imperial grandmother. After my grandfather comes back, everything will be fine."
The words woke up the dreamer. Chu Yunning's eyes lit up and he gave Beibei a thumbs up: "Beibei is so smart. I will go find the Queen Mother right now."
Chu Yunning did not hide anything from the Queen Mother, and directly told the whole story. The Queen Mother was furious: "Mrs. Chu is really confused."
"If only grandma was half as considerate as you are."
Chu Yunning sighed, Old Madam Chu would be such a monster sooner or later, she would deceive the younger members of the Chu family.
Early the next morning, the Queen Mother issued an order to summon several noble ladies, including Mrs. Chu, on the pretext of appreciating the red coral.
The half-person-high red coral looked festive, and all the ladies praised it. Mrs. Chu was not to be outdone: "Your Majesty is so filial. It makes me happy to look at such a beautiful red coral in the yard every day."
"Mrs. Chu is right, the emperor is indeed filial."
The Queen Mother followed Mrs. Chu's words and continued: "These words speak to the hearts of the Ai family. The emperor has been really hard these days and is getting thinner. There is really nothing that the Ai family can do to help."
Mrs. Chu thought she had spoken to the Queen Mother's heart, thinking that she would win her favor, so she said, "Your Majesty, don't be sad. Your Majesty is the right one. Nothing can trouble him. You just need to be good."
Take good care of yourself and you will have a long and good life."
"The Ai family has met a close friend. Mrs. Chu, the palace is boring. Can you stay with the Ai family for a few days?"
Mrs. Chu certainly expressed her willingness upon hearing this: "My wife is willing. It is my blessing to be able to accompany the Queen Mother."
Therefore, Mrs. Chu was arranged to live in the side hall of Cihe Palace, with all the food, drinks and toiletries provided. She got up early every day to accompany the Queen Mother.
I was eating fast, chanting Buddha's name, copying scriptures every day, and chatting with him from time to time. I was very nervous. It was relatively harmonious in the first few days, but it gradually changed.
Mrs. Chu soon couldn't hold on to the vegetarian diet without any meat or fish every day, but the Queen Mother had no intention of letting her go.
"Your Majesty, it's been a while since I've been out here. I don't know how my family is doing, and I'm a little worried." Mrs. Chu reminded uneasily.
But the Queen Mother said: "This is easy to handle."
After hearing this, Mrs. Chu couldn't help but feel happy.
But then the Queen Mother said: "The Ai family will now issue an order to let the juniors of the Chu family enter the palace to see you."
Mrs. Chu's face dropped when she heard this.
"Mrs. Chu, this is only because the Queen Mother is close to you. Others are not so lucky." Aunt Su said.
Mrs. Chu nodded with a stern look on her face: "It is indeed my wife's good fortune."
She didn't want this blessing at all, and she would have to suffer this fate even after a long time.
It has been almost ten days since she entered the palace, and Mrs. Chu has definitely lost a lot of weight. She gets up early and comes home late, and even takes a nap with the Queen Mother. How can she bear it.
"Go and invite Chu Shanggong here. Just say that I missed her after not seeing you for many days." Mrs. Chu couldn't stand it any longer and sent her maid to invite Chu Yunning.
Knowing what Mrs. Chu was going through, Chu Yunning not only had no sympathy, but actually felt relieved.
Such people are used to enjoying happiness and domineering in the Chu family without considering the feelings of the younger generation. But now they are so aggrieved that they don't even dare to do anything in front of the Queen Mother.
"Miss, are you going?" Bixiu asked.
Chu Yunning shook her head, with a firm look in her eyes: "I'm not going. I don't need to pay attention to such letters in the future. I'll just find a reason to send them away."
So Bixiu went to reply: "There is no need to wait. My master has contracted the cold and it is difficult to see him. It would be a big sin if he infects the Queen Mother."
"Chu Shanggong's excellent medical skills can still catch wind and cold?" The maid didn't believe it.
"You don't understand why doctors don't heal themselves?" Bixiu rolled her eyes: "People who eat whole grains are not made of iron, so how can they not get sick?"
The maid was speechless and had nothing to say, so she had to go back in despair.
"What a bastard!" Mrs. Chu was so angry that she cursed angrily: "It's better to strangle him to death in the first place. He was born to defeat me."