Chapter 327 Let’s talk about the ugly things first
Early the next morning, Heqing woke up in a daze. After washing herself, she stood there numbly. Girl, please wash her up.
After a while, the girl at the door announced: The steward is here.
She didn't say anything, and Grandma Wang answered for her, "Please come in!"
A woman who looked like a housekeeper came in and bowed to the princess in a polite manner: "Madam, my husband's surname is Qian. She is now in charge of the affairs of the palace's backyard. If you have anything to do, just take care of it."
"Mom Qian!" He Qing smiled and called softly, being very polite to the manager of the palace.
"Don't dare." Qian's mother curtsied again.
After taking a closer look, I saw that Qian's mother was wearing a navy blue tight-fitting narrow-sleeved gown and a black horse-faced skirt underneath. Her hair was combed smoothly, with only two gold hairpins. Her face was quite fair, with fine wrinkles, and a faint trace of light on her face.
's smile.
Clean and well behaved.
"Your Majesty, the prince has written to say that he is going to the palace today to meet with the emperor and the ladies. Princess, you, the concubine, and Mrs. Feng will go together. Please get ready and go to the back hall first. The prince has something to say."
The prince is back?
He Qing sneered in her heart, but she would never show off her temper in front of the servants. She only said warmly: "Please come and tell me the news. I'll go over when I'm ready."
Her girl tipped Mother Qian, and Mother Qian took it with both hands, thanked her, saluted, and left.
Grandma Wang said, "My dear, would you like to wear that five-phoenix hairpin today?"
It was prepared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and can only be worn by the princess level.
She hummed softly.
The back hall of the palace is also a series of palaces. There are main halls, side halls, flower halls and dining halls.
On weekdays, this is where the palace comes in contact with the women and holds banquets and so on.
There was a girl on duty at the door. When she saw her coming, she bowed first and then shouted inside: "The princess is here!"
He Qing took a deep breath, and the girl supported her and stepped through the threshold. Once inside, she looked around calmly. Pang Yuan and Feng Jinling were there, but the prince and Lin Zhixiu hadn't come yet.
After shouting at the door, Feng Jinling stood up, walked a few steps to the door, and greeted Princess Ying.
Pang Yuan sat there without getting up, but looked at the door with curiosity and excitement on her face. She had asked the girl to inquire early in the morning, and she knew that her cousin did not visit the princess at all yesterday! Nor did he have a bridal chamber! He did not show up at the wedding.
Son……
Haha! Princess Heqing, the principal concubine, haha, it’s just a joke!
Humph, what a liar!
From the bottom of her heart, she despised this concubine. She only waited for He Qing to come in and take two steps inside before Pang Yuan slowly stood up.
He Qing didn't look at these two people, but looked at the hall.
Carved ceiling beams, colorful palace lanterns, red pillars, marble floors, and giant silk carpets...
Luxurious, stylish, and very new.
There is a table in the front, with only one chair on it. There are rows of chairs on both sides of the table, with chairs rubbing against each other, and high tables placed there.
There are vases, flower arrangements, fruit plates, etc...
There is only one chair up there, but where is my seat...
There was also a maid waiting in the room. She respectfully led He Qing to the first chair on the right and stretched out her hand, "Princess, please sit down!"
He Qing's heart was heavy. This was in the back house of the prince's palace. Logically, there should be two chairs on the stage. She wanted to sit side by side with the prince...
There were so many unexpected things that she became a little numb and sat down silently.
Pang Yuan and Feng Jinling came over to see her. Since they both have good grades, there is no need to kneel down with her.
"I've met your empress!" the two of them saluted.
Feng Jinling is meticulous. This Mrs. Feng's appearance, temperament, and dress are low-key and ordinary, without any special features. After one glance, people are not interested in looking at her again.
As for Pang Yuan, she has a youthful and bright face, an embroidered robe, and a very elegant enamel-embellished emerald face. She has a proud smile on her face, with a faint dimple... her voice is clear, and her eyes are flexible...
"Well, everyone, sit down!" He Qing had no intention of dealing with them now.
Feng Jinling returned obediently and sat down.
Pang Yuan had a delicate smile on her face, so what about the princess?
Aren’t you just guarding the empty bridal chamber!?
You're not even as good looking as me, why should you steal my position as concubine? You deserve the misfortune!
She turned around lightly, the ring on her body jingled, and with a strong fragrance, she sat back in her seat.
He Qingzhuang did not see it.
Grandma Wang, who was standing behind her, glanced at Concubine Pang with a sinister look and silently made a note in her heart.
After a while, I heard a man joking at the door, and the girl at the door quickly said, "The prince is here."
Princess Heqing slumped her shoulders, took a deep breath, and stood up.
At the door, I saw Li Cheng, dressed in a prince's crown, walking side by side with the beauty next to him. When he stepped over the threshold, he even gave her a gentle hand...
The three women in the room all stood up and waited for Li Cheng to approach.
Li Cheng didn't look at anyone and personally helped Lin Zhixiu to the first seat on the left. "Sit down!" he said softly.
Lin Zhixiu stood there, neither speaking nor sitting.
Li Cheng turned around, stepped onto the stage, and sat down with his head in an imposing manner. He put his hands on his knees, straightened his waist, and pulled his face forward, showing great momentum.
He Qing's heart was beating wildly, and he bowed lightly, "I've met the prince."
Li Cheng said nothing.
Pang Yuan smiled and saluted: "Cousin!"
Li Cheng still didn't say anything.
Feng Jinling followed Pang Yuan in salute and called out softly: "Your Majesty."
Lin Zhixiu looked at Li Chengfu, then turned around and looked at the princess.
Li Chengcai said, "Everyone, please sit down. Uncle Dong, sit down too!"
Only then did He Qing realize that a man in blue had followed the prince in and was standing at the door.
Wu Dong saluted everyone and then sat on the chair placed by the door.
Li Cheng looked around and said, "There are a few words that I said at the beginning. He Qing, Pang Yuan, and Feng Jinling, I think you all know how you entered the mansion. Although before, I
The king expressed his unwillingness to each of your families, but you didn't listen and came anyway... In this case, I will say the ugly things first!"
His voice was low and cold.
Princess Heqing lowered her head to cover up her red face and moist eyes.
Pang Yuan pouted, unhappy, and lightly glanced at Lin Zhixiu.
Feng Jinling lowered his head and could not see any changes.
"Before, everything in my house was taken care of by Uncle Dong. From now on, Uncle Dong will still take care of it. Although Heqing, you have the title of Princess Cheng, you have no rights in the house.
"
He Qing felt a cool breeze blowing on her face. She pinched herself and tried to hold back her anger.
"No matter how the process goes, you have entered the mansion. I will definitely treat you with good food and drinks. But just mind your own business and don't interfere in the affairs of the mansion. Of course, you can also
You can receive your relatives and friends here. You can also go out as guests. Your offerings are the same as those of people in other palaces. What is given to you is limited to this... I will not enter your room!"
He stopped talking.
He Qing finally couldn't help it anymore, her body was trembling slightly... her voice was dry, she stood up and said: "Your Majesty, you are the prince and He Qing's husband. He Qing should listen to what you say. However,
What you just said is not only related to the dignity of my concubine and my family, but also involves rules and regulations, and He Qing has to distinguish a few words!"
She looked up at Lin Zhixiu, who was sitting there without any expression.
But she felt like she was looking at a picture of a beauty...
My heart is full of sadness. At this moment, it would be a lie to say that I don’t regret it, but there is no way to regret it...
"My lord, you have a distinguished status and are a talented person. My grandmother...the eldest princess has taken a fancy to you and wants me...her most valued granddaughter to marry you. There is nothing wrong with that. Your Majesty, respect your elders and nod in agreement.
Since ancient times, marriages have been ordered by your parents. What’s more, he is your king and father! Therefore, He Qing will marry you and become your prince..."
She suddenly turned her face, looked at Li Cheng, and shouted loudly: "Justified!"
Li Cheng pursed his lips and stared at her with a dark face.
He Qing said tremblingly, with tears streaming down his face, "So, I forgive He Qing and I don't agree with what you just said!"
Li Cheng: "Are you done?"
With those words just now, He Qing seemed to have used all his strength, but Li Cheng didn't care.
"This king is indeed very good! He is handsome, smart, and has a rich family."
Lin Zhixiu felt a chill, and he still said this?
Li Cheng was indeed very proud, "Haha! There are so many people who like me! Do I have to agree to whoever likes me? If they like me, I owe them all? Haha! My parents' orders are correct.
But even among the people, two people have to look at each other before making a decision! It’s better for you... The eldest princess is happy! But this is the king who wants to marry a wife, has anyone asked me if I am happy? "
He speaks quite reasonably...
He Qing wiped his tears and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has already granted marriage. The last time you came to my house, He Qing also made it clear to you. If you let the Emperor change his mind, He Qing will never bother you! But you
No! My family has already accepted the imperial edict granting marriage. Is it okay if He Qing does not marry?!"
Li Cheng disagreed, "You have a thousand words, but I understand it. You are just unconvinced and don't believe it... I married you back and only treated you as a decoration! Do you think you have the ability?
You must secure my position as the royal concubine!"
He Qing did think so. She felt guilty and glanced at Lin Zhixiu... Lin Zhixiu sat there, still indifferent.
So he steeled himself and said, "My lord, you like Concubine Lin...but she has already entered the palace!"
She pointed at Lin Zhixiu.
Li Cheng saw her pointing at Axiu, and his anger had already reached his forehead.
He Qing continued: "Your Majesty, isn't it a happy ending for everyone now? Why would you... hurt the hearts of our three sisters by saying what you just said? You know, yesterday's wedding was not just for me and my family.
In order to be humiliated, the guests who come will also talk about us becoming the prince's palace!" She looked like she didn't care about her own interests and was completely thinking about the prince's palace.
He looked at Lin Zhixiu lightly: I am a princess, and my intentions are different from yours!
I don't rely on my face to seek a future for myself. I am really capable and can secure my position as a princess!
"Even if you don't care about the reputation of the palace...but yesterday's incident has reached the ears of the emperor, what will the emperor think? Won't he be angry with you? Won't he punish you? You have already done it for Concubine Lin.
I was beaten by my father. So, what about this time? Wouldn’t my father blame Concubine Lin and say that she is a beauty and a disaster?"
"Shut up!" Li Cheng stood up in confusion.
"Don't you just point at Axiu and talk nonsense! If you have anything to say, just say it to me! How I treat you has nothing to do with her. What is the reputation of Prince Cheng's Mansion and what kind of life you want to live are all my words.
Forget it! You three, if you are willing, just stay here as I say. If you are not willing, I will send you home now!"
His eyes were wide open, the veins in his neck were showing, his voice was loud, and his face was red.
He Qingwei opened his mouth and was speechless.
Seeing him losing his temper, Pang Yuan and Feng Jinling were so frightened that their hearts jumped. They looked at each other and stood up.
"Cousin, I won't go back to my parents' home." Pang Yuan was discouraged first.
Feng Jinling also whispered: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I will obey your orders!"
He Qing originally wanted to win over the two of them to increase their momentum, but in the end they gave in...
My legs softened and I sat on the chair.
His face turned pale and he broke into cold sweat.
Li Cheng looked at her look and snorted, "In a moment, I will take you to the palace to see the emperor. If you have any ideas, you can tell the emperor directly. If you want to sue me in front of the emperor, just ask.
!If you are willing to stay, be honest! As long as you do your job, no one will bully you in this house. If you want to stay, but you plan to use evil tricks, evil intentions, and schemes, don't blame me.
Be ruthless!"
There is no sound at the scene...
"Did you hear that?!" he asked sharply.
Feng Jinling was the first to answer again, "Yes. My lord, I heard it!"
She was extremely satisfied with her yard. On her way to the back hall, she even strolled around the garden for a while. She could not find such a life by herself. Having already entered, it was more than half a success.
The rest will be calculated slowly over time!
Pang Yuan looked like a girl and was frightened. She quickly stood up and said with a blessing, "Yes."
Li Cheng looked at He Qing and ignored her. He pointed at Wu Dong and said, "This is Uncle Dong. From now on, if you have any problems, report them to the manager. If the manager can't solve it, report it to him. Uncle Dong,
He is a relative of this king, you all must respect him, but don’t treat him like a servant! Uncle Dong, what do you have to say!?”
Wu Dong felt happy that the prince was giving him face like this. He stood up, bowed first, and said gently: "Madams, as the prince said, Wu Dong is in charge of the affairs of the palace. In a while, I will give each lady a palace."
A set of things was sent in it, one of which was about the detailed treatment of each empress. Food, clothing, housing, transportation and social interactions are all included. The empress and ladies go back and take a look. If there is anything they don’t understand, write it down and give it to the steward."
He paused for a moment and then continued: "The other is some explanations about what the ladies' requirements are, such as their preferred taste, who they need, what they want to do, going out to be guests, entertaining guests at home... and other things!
You can make a request and hand it over to Mother Qian. Even the most complicated ones will be answered within three days."
"Your Majesty, that's all for now. Our family has a small population, so everything can be adjusted easily."
Li Cheng said: "Well! You all understand, right? If you understand, then leave! Enter the palace!"
He stood up, walked to Lin Zhixiu, pulled her and said softly, "Let's go!"
He Qingyu felt a little exhausted after working all day.
Although I knew that entering the mansion would not go smoothly, I did not expect that it would be like this...
Pang Yuan was a little heartless. She was scared just now, but she felt better now. She ignored Heqing and followed Cheng Wang and Lin Zhixiu with a smile.
Feng Jinling did not leave, but stood there waiting for Heqing.
What can He Qing do? Grandma Wang helped her up distressedly, "Mother, let's go!"