The red candles were lit in the bridal chamber last night, and I waited in front of the hall to pay homage to my uncle;
After pretending, he asked his husband in a low voice, his eyebrows were dark and dark.
Knowing that she could not escape Yang Fan's clutches, Princess Gao Yang could only close her eyes tightly.
When I realized it, I heard a scream that spread far and wide in the silent night.
Under the gentle breeze and drizzle, the harp and harp sang in harmony until the rooster crowed at dawn.
Before she had rested for long, Princess Gaoyang was called up again.
There was no other way. I had to give my parents-in-law tea early the next morning to show my daughter-in-law’s hard work and filial piety.
These etiquettes and customs have existed since ancient times, and even Her Royal Highness the Princess is no exception.
Just when Princess Gao Yang wanted to move her body, the severe stinging pain made her frown slightly, she gave Yang Fan a complaining look, and said in surprise:
"My husband is too cruel. How can you let Gao Yang see people today? Wow...I will become the laughing stock of the entire Chang'an City."
The bride had no experience, so she was naturally very afraid of pain, but the more she cried, the injured area was pulled, and her face turned pale in pain, and she was about to cry.
Yang Fan was a little helpless, but there was nothing he could do. Who could control his enthusiasm?
So he quickly comforted him: "Don't worry, we are all members of the family, who dares to tell anyone? Besides, you are the wife of our Yang family, who dares to laugh at you, aren't you afraid of being kicked out of the house?"
Princess Gao Yang just sobbed softly, not believing it at all, and continued to complain: "Huh, I don't believe your lies. Last night you said it didn't hurt. Ugh... How can I walk today? I'm really shameless in front of others.
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Zheng Ruyu, who was waiting on the side, didn't know what to say, so she could only persuade him softly.
But Princess Gaoyang didn't listen to anyone, had no intention of getting up at all, and just started acting up.
Distraught by her, Yang Fan hugged Princess Gaoyang with the sheets attached.
This operation frightened Princess Gaoyang, and she said in horror: "What do you want to do? I'm not even dressed yet!"
Yang Fan ignored it at all and said with a ferocious smile: "Aren't you unwilling to get up? Then I will just carry you over."
In fact, Yang Fan didn't pay much attention to the etiquette of serving tea. After all, his biological parents had passed away and he only had one recognized godmother, Queen Mother Xiao.
But he couldn't tolerate Princess Gaoyang's little temper. Once something went wrong, wouldn't the entire backyard be in turmoil?
He must establish his majesty, even if the other party is a high-ranking princess.
Hearing Yang Fan's words, Princess Gao Yang's face turned pale with fright. If Yang Fan hugged her without even wearing any clothes, she would be so ashamed that she would die of shame.
I had to use all my strength to thrash about, but seeing no effect, I could only beg for mercy in the end: "Ugh... you bad guy, put me down quickly, can't I get up?"
After saying that, he looked at Zheng Ruyu with tears in his eyes and shouted: "If you don't hurry up and change my clothes and wash me, do you want to make fun of me?"
Zheng Ruyu suffered an unexpected disaster, but she could only rush to help and serve.
She knew that Princess Gaoyang's temper was not directed at her, but to find a place to vent her anger.
Seeing Princess Gao Yang's submission, Yang Fan comforted her and said, "Isn't it great that you had been so good earlier? Clean up quickly and I will carry you over later."
Princess Gao Yang pouted and could only acquiesce in Yang Fan's strength.
How dare Zheng Ruyu neglect washing, dressing, dressing...
After a while, Princess Gaoyang was dressed up into a beautiful beauty.
Compared with yesterday, it has a bit more mature charm and less girlish immaturity.
As soon as he carried Princess Gao Yang out of the courtyard, Yang Fan saw Princess Changle waiting at the door of the new house with the twin maids.
Logically speaking, she would also go to serve tea with Princess Gaoyang.
Seeing Princess Changle's apprehensive look, Princess Gao Yang could only quickly ask Yang Fan to let her go.
Of course, Yang Fan saw her arrogant character and quickly asked Zheng Ruyu to help her. Of course, he knew how lethal she was.
Several people came to the main hall and saw that Queen Mother Xiao was already sitting on the throne in the middle, while Wu Meiniang, Xiao Shiyun, Xu Hui... and other ladies were standing quietly aside.
The head wives have to serve tea to their mother-in-law, so naturally they, the concubines, cannot be absent.
What's more, after Gao Yang and Changle offer tea, concubines like Wu Meiniang will also serve tea to Gao Yang and others.
Changle, Princess Gaoyang and their entourage entered the main hall, and Xing'er and Wan'er presented them with fragrant tea.
Chang Le and Gao Yang did not act like princesses. They stepped forward to stand in front of Empress Dowager Xiao, knelt down Yingying and said respectfully: "Please have tea with your godmother."
According to past etiquette, if you are Princess Shang, you do not need to kneel down when serving tea to your parents after the princess gets married.
However, Yang Fan is marrying a princess. Although the princess is a wealthy woman, since she is marrying, of course she must follow the etiquette and customs of marrying a daughter-in-law and support her elders with the courtesy of descendants. This is the way of human ethics.
Empress Dowager Xiao's face was full of joy. She first took Yang Fan's tea cup with both hands and took a sip. Then she took Gao Yang and Princess Changle's tea cup and took a sip as well.
Although Empress Dowager Xiao was a little resentful of Li Tang taking away her kingdom, she was still very satisfied with these two daughters-in-law.
Of course, the foundation of all this is based on Yang Fan, her godson, because she saw a glimmer of hope in Yang Fan.
Empress Dowager Xiao asked Yang Fan to marry the two princesses Changle and Gaoyang together, and also designed an entanglement between Yang Fan and his eldest grandson Wugou and Concubine Yang.
Rather than saying that he has revenge, it is better to say that he wants to increase Yang Fan's background.
Although Yang Fan has made rapid progress in the past two years, he is in a high position at a young age, and he has a cornucopia of Junyangfang.
But these things are just external things. Compared with those aristocratic families that have accumulated for thousands of years, there is still a big gap in their background.
The fact that Changle and Princess Gaoyang were married together not only increased the Yang family's heritage, but also allowed others to see that His Majesty Li Er attached great importance to Yang Fan, which was an intangible resource.
What's more, Princess Changle is gentle, virtuous, well-educated, and has an excellent reputation. Princess Gaoyang is also deeply loved by His Majesty Li Er.
It can be said that these two princesses are His Majesty Li Er's favorite daughters. Compared with several princes, their status and status are not low.
With such a marriage, using the identities of Chang Le and Gao Yang to pull off the tiger's skin would be a huge weapon.
Empress Dowager Xiao had a smile on her face, stretched out her hand to pull Princess Changle and Gaoyang up, and looked at them up and down. The more she looked at them, the more she liked them.
Pulling Chang Le, Princess Gaoyang's two daughters sat next to her, one on the left and the other on the right, greeting her and caring for her, lest the new daughter-in-law might feel uncomfortable when she entered the house.
Then he took out two pairs of green bracelets from his arms and put them on the wrists of Chang Le and Gao Yang respectively.
The emerald green bracelet is turquoise and transparent, and the white wrist is like frost and snow. The two contrasting colors make it look extremely beautiful.
In this way, it is equivalent to recognizing the identity of the mistress of the two houses.
Changle and Gao Yang saluted together and said happily: "Thank you, godmother."
It's just that if the two girls knew that Empress Dowager Xiao had plotted against Zhang Sun Wugou and Concubine Yang, I wonder if they would be so happy.
Wu Meiniang on the side looked envious, but she didn't feel the slightest bit jealous.
One is that his status cannot be compared with the two princesses, and the other is that he is just a concubine sent by the emperor.
The reason why there is no jealousy is that in Wu Meiniang's opinion, no matter how good a jade bracelet is, it cannot compare to a jade seal.
After all, Yang Fan gave her the jade seal given to him by Empress Dowager Xiao for safekeeping, so what else could Wu Meiniang be dissatisfied with.
Besides, if the Yang family wants such jade bracelets now, there is no shortage of them, so there is no need to worry about them.
The reason why I am a little envious is just because of the status of Chang Le and Gao Yang as ladies.
Of course, there is a more important point. His Majesty Li Er is their biological father, and the future emperor will either be their elder brother or younger brother. Wu Meiniang has such a solid backing, and it is too late to win over them. How could she be so stupid as to go with the two just because of a pair of bracelets?
Against a princess?
Wu Meiniang watched the two princesses finish serving tea, raised her teacup, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to my husband on marrying two noble princesses. Now that you have a family and a career, you should act more safely in the future."
"Although our family now has two princesses supporting us, in the officialdom, the various forces are intertwined and complex. Sometimes it is really not something that can be solved with fists. We also have to distinguish who is far away and who is close."
"Mei Niang is very happy that the two princesses have entered the palace this time. I specially offer this tea to Her Royal Highness Princess. If Mei Niang does not do well in the future, please forgive her."
"Meiniang is so polite. The Yang family will rely on you more in the future!" Princess Changle quickly stood up and took the tea cup.
She could guess some of Wu Meiniang's thoughts.
This young lady obviously wanted to please them in order to increase her weight in Yang Fan's heart.
Seeing Princess Changle finish the drink, Queen Mother Xiao looked at Yang Fan, who was extremely satisfied with her godson.
She thinks that this son does have good eyesight. During her time in the Yang Mansion, Wu Meiniang's skill has been obvious to all.
Empress Dowager Xiao admired how a weak woman could manage the huge Yang family in an orderly manner.
More importantly, judging from her usual words and deeds, this concubine has a very high political talent and sees problems very accurately. With her help, Yang Fan can save a lot of trouble.
To be honest, in the opinion of Queen Mother Xiao, sometimes Yang Fan does not act like a man in officialdom.
After all, if you want to achieve something in the officialdom, how can you resort to violence if you are unhappy?
The more senior a person is in a position, the more he knows how to balance and compromise, and if he hits others at every turn, his achievements will be limited.
Now that he is married to a princess, he is even more afraid that Yang Fan will get carried away.
Thinking of this, Queen Mother Xiao reminded: "Son, what Mei Niang said is true. From now on, you need to be calmer and don't get angry when something happens."
"In addition, whether she is your wife or your concubine, she is your woman. You must respect, love and treat her as an equal. This is the way to prosper your family business."
Wu Meiniang smiled broadly.
Looking at Empress Dowager Xiao with a look of reverence on her face, she is indeed a first-generation empress with great skills.
However, for Wu Meiniang, she just wanted to fight for her own right to speak. She did not want to fight for the royal wife, nor would she take it for granted that her status was equal to that of the two princesses.
Although she became Yang Fan's bed partner before Chang Le and Gao Yang, but since she was gifted to Yang Fan by the emperor, she was destined to be a concubine.
Fortunately, Yang Fan was open-minded and instead of looking down on her because of her status as concubine, he handed over all the financial power to her.
Not only that, she was also allowed to hold a secret intelligence organization, so that no one in the Yang family dared to despise Wu Meiniang. This was simply unparalleled trust.
Everyone in Guanzhong knew that Wu Meiniang was Yang Fan's most favored concubine and Yang Fan's most trusted wife. This was the thing Wu Meiniang was most proud of.
Although sometimes she is a bit unwilling to accept her identity as Wu Meiniang, she can accept it.
After all, the royal ladies are the two most beloved princesses of the emperor.
Looking at the world, who else has a higher status than the two princesses of Changle and Gaoyang?
Besides, she knew Yang Fan's temper well.
He seems to be easy-going and carefree in his work, but in fact he has a stubborn heart. He hates the drama of having a restless family and competing for favor among wives and concubines.
He took the initiative to show his goodwill and expressed peaceful coexistence. No matter what the result was, it would definitely be recognized in Yang Fan's heart.
As for Changle, could Gao Yang not like her controlling the Yang family's financial power and want to rob her of it?
Wu Meiniang hoped that they would not be so ungrateful.
Wu Meiniang is not arrogant, Junyangfang and the trading center are getting bigger and bigger, not only do they control the entire Guanzhong business, but they have even gradually developed to the entire Tang Dynasty.
As Yang Fan goes south to open up a waterway, the scale will inevitably grow greatly.
The personnel, business routes, sales, accounts involved...
If it were another person, Wu Meiniang would definitely not be able to do better. This is where her confidence lies.
As long as Junyangfang and the trading center are in her hands, she will be able to occupy a place in the Yang family, instead of being a little girl who can only rely on her beauty to please others.
To entertain people with sex, the sex fades and love dies. Wu Meiniang does not want to make such a vase.
Although Yang Fan is not a heartless person, even if Wu Meiniang does not think about herself, she still has to think about the future of the Yang family and her children.
Once she has children, only if she, Wu Meiniang, has a status in the Yang family, will her children be taken seriously.
Even if the son of Princess Changle and Gaoyang is the heir to Yang Fan's title, Wu Meiniang doesn't want her children to do nothing.
She has to pave a way for her children, at least to be financially worry-free. This is the most basic requirement.
After paying homage to Princess Changle, Princess Gaoyang, Yang Fan’s legitimate wife, followed.
Seeing the tea cup handed over by Wu Meiniang, Princess Gao Yang couldn't help but feel a little funny. She never expected that the smart Wu Meiniang would also give in.
Originally, the relationship between the two was relatively good, so naturally they would not care about Wu Meiniang's petty thoughts.
With Zheng Ruyu's support, he personally accepted the tea from Wu Meiniang.
It's just that the steps are not easy when walking, probably because of some pain.
Wu Meiniang smiled knowingly, stood up and went to greet him.
Who else knows Yang Fan's abilities better than her?
What's more, she lived in the backyard last night, not far from the new house.
There was no noise that could not be heard last night.
Not to mention Yang Fan's wolf-like endurance, his strong physique alone is enough for Princess Gaoyang to drink a pot.
I was put through a lot of trouble back then, and even as I became more and more experienced, I still didn't dare to deal with it alone.
"Your Highness, please have tea!"
Wu Meiniang felt sympathy for Princess Gaoyang in her heart, but she was not slow on her feet. She took a few steps forward and handed over the tea cup.
Holding back her discomfort, Princess Gaoyang forced a smile and said softly: "Mei Niang, you don't have to be polite. We are not outsiders. We don't need these false courtesy in the future. From now on, you and I, sisters, can do whatever we want."
Of course Wu Meiniang would not be ungrateful. She knelt in front of Princess Gaoyang, raised the tea cup high with both hands, and said respectfully: "How dare the slave family be worthy of the princess and her sisters? Doesn't this mess up the dignity?"
"The state has national laws, the family has family rules, Your Highness loves you so much, and the beautiful lady understands it, the slave family will remember it for the rest of their lives."
This is the brilliance of Wu Meiniang.
If she is worthy of being a sister of Princess Gaoyang, doesn’t that mean she wants to compete for favor?
With His Majesty standing behind them, how can we fight in this era when imperial power is supreme?
Since there is nothing to fight for, it is better to recognize the reality and make good friends.
Wouldn't it be better to rely on the previous friendship between the two to pull the tiger's skin and pull the banner?
Moreover, deliberately showing weakness can bring people closer to each other.
Sure enough, Princess Gaoyang took the tea cup offered by Wu Meiniang with a smile, took a sip, and then said with a smile: "Meiniang, you're welcome, we are sisters to begin with, how can we talk about inferiority? My godmother just said
As I said, we are all equal."
Princess Gaoyang is a little careless because of her personality, but she is not stupid inside.
Based on Yang Fan's current status and the height he can reach in the future, it can be foreseen that there must be many women who have been stuffed into the Yang family's backyard for various reasons.
Instead of having to deal with the women sent by various forces in the future, why not now recruit Wu Meiniang to form a united front.
Wu Meiniang was in charge of almost all the property of the Yang family, and she was not just a concubine.
Princess Gaoyang is self-aware. Neither she nor her sister Princess Changle have business acumen.
If they were asked to manage a huge business, they would be completely confused and unable to do it at all.
As a princess and Yang Fan's wife, there is no need to argue with Wu Meiniang.
Since there is no conflict of interest, it would be a smart idea to form an alliance to deal with possible opponents in the future.
Wu Meiniang was so smart that she quickly understood what Princess Gao Yang meant, and immediately smiled and said: "From now on, I will listen to Her Highness the Princess."
We are all smart people, and we established an offensive and defensive alliance in just a few words.
With the status of the two princesses and the resources controlled by Wu Meiniang, it may not be that easy for any girl from any family to enter the Yang Mansion's back house in the future.
Yang Fan couldn't help but be a little surprised when he saw how the several women had a harmonious relationship and were talking happily.
I originally thought that this girl Wu Meiniang might have some thoughts, but it seems that it is really hard to guess a woman's thoughts.
However, Yang Fan was too lazy to care about the affairs between women.
In his opinion, women, as long as they don't cause chaos in the family, then let them do whatever they want.