The people chatting below exchanged glances and became quiet.
Shen Xiyun's eyes moved slightly and looked at the Crown Princess.
The concubine smiled slightly, "Since you're here, please come in. It's cold outside, so don't freeze anyone."
"yes."
The maid went out for a moment, then opened the curtain and came in a slender beauty, it was Shen Lansui.
She wore a sapphire green skirt and jacket, with the top and bottom of the same color, and a mutton-fat jade pendant on her waist, with silver-blue tassels hanging down, which swayed gently as she walked. Among the bright red and sapphire blue, her dress was plain. It’s a bit off, but it’s really eye-catching to see.
She didn't look sideways, and after entering, she saluted the Crown Princess, "I have met the Crown Princess, and wish you well."
"I heard that Marquis Mingying married a very beautiful and outstanding lady. Rong Zhao also said that you have a good temperament. You are indeed well-deserved after seeing her today."
The Crown Princess stood up and helped her up personally. She held Shen Lansui's hand and looked at her gently. She smiled and said, "If you are free in the future, please come to the palace more often. Shen Cairen and you are sisters, Rong." Zhao Ye talks about you, we are all a family, it’s better to move around more often.”
Shen Lansui was a little surprised by her attitude, but he still responded with a smile, "Of course I will come to pay my respects to the empress when I have time."
The Crown Princess nodded with satisfaction, patted the back of her hand and said, "You and Mrs. Fang Si are also sisters. How about sitting next to her?"
Shen Lansui glanced sideways and met Shen Xiyun's gaze. Shen Xiyun smiled and said, "Fifth sister, come -"
Shen Lansui walked over and sat down in the empty seat next to her.
The Crown Princess did not hold her back and kept talking. After sitting down, she started talking to others again. Shen Lansui observed for a while and found that she chatted with almost everyone for a while, trying not to ignore everyone and not going too far. Hot and warm, every detail is just right.
She couldn't help but sigh, this is the legitimate daughter raised by a rich family. Her conduct and behavior are faultless. Even if she is not the most beautiful among the flowers, she is still the most attractive.
The position of the Crown Princess is suitable for her to take.
At this point, her doubts just now were answered.
Such a standard noblewoman from an aristocratic family was raised according to the specifications of a crown princess. She will be the mother of a country in the future. How could she be so incompetent that Shen Hanfang has a grudge against her?
What she values more is the Mingying Hou Mansion that she represents behind her.
"What are you looking at?" Shen Xiyun's voice suddenly sounded in her ears, scaring Shen Lansui's heart.
She turned her head and looked at her, "Second sister came so early?"
"I came directly from the uncle's house, so naturally I came a little earlier than you."
There was nothing unusual in Shen Xiyun's tone, and Shen Lansui looked slightly sideways, "How is Fourth Sister? You should be very happy when you get married, right?"
"Happy?" Shen Xiyun smiled vaguely and did not answer.
Shen Lansui frowned quickly. Why did she feel so weird today?
I really hate these Riddlers. They can't speak directly when they have something to say. They talk in a roundabout way. What kind of screws were they in the previous life?
She maintained her standard fake smile, retracted her gaze and looked forward, no longer talking to her, and instead listened to others chatting.
In fact, when a group of women get together, they talk about nothing more than rouge, gouache, clothes and jewelry. Those with children talk about their children, and those without children talk about their husbands.
What a coincidence, Shen Lansui now has neither.
The husband is out of town and the children are in the future.
She could only sit there.
Fortunately, the princess would say a few words to her from time to time, so that her sitting was not too boring.
Finally, someone came in to remind me that it was time.
Shen Lansui is still a little confused, when? During meal time?
The princess stood up and said with a smile: "It's time, let's go see Shen Cairen."
Shen Lansui suddenly realized that he was going to see Shen Hanfang.
She stood up and Shen Xiyun walked beside her and whispered: "Be more careful later, as a family, don't let others see the joke."
Shen Lansui raised her eyebrows, "I'll leave this to you, second sister. I wasn't the one who started what happened last time, right? Have you remembered that we are a family now?"
Shen Xiyun was speechless, and her face looked weird for a moment, as if she wanted to explain something, but everyone was walking out, and now was obviously not a good time to speak, so she could only swallow it back.
*
Shen Hanfang sat in the bedroom, not daring to move or walk around, feeling expectant and tormented in her heart.
Daukou suddenly opened the door and came in, looking a little nervous, "Miss, the Crown Princess and the others are here, get ready!"
Shen Hanfang was startled and quickly sat up straight. She looked down at her clothes and made sure there was nothing wrong with her clothes. She tried her best to smile and asked Daukou in a low voice, "Is this okay with me?"
Daukou nodded, "Okay, I just saw the Crown Princess for a while. Miss, you must remember to salute and change your title, especially not to offend the Crown Princess!"
"I know." Shen Hanfang was not that nervous at first, but she was a little worried after being reminded like this.
There were footsteps outside the door at the right time, as well as the friction of clothing, and Shen Hanfang's heart beat faster and faster.
The slave at the door said: "Greetings to the Crown Princess."
"No gift."
The Crown Princess smiled and said, "I just came here to take a look. Don't be nervous. Just open the door."
"yes."
The slave opened the door and Shen Lansui took a look inside. The new house looked good, but it was far from the atmosphere of a wedding. There were no wedding candles or cups of wine. There were several plates of dried fruit preserves and peanuts and longans on the table. and snacks, but there were a few red candles lit around, which was a little less interesting after all.
It was also the first time Shen Lan saw someone take a concubine, and she suddenly understood what it meant: she would rather be a poor man's wife than a high-class concubine.
This treatment is really too different.
She followed the princess inside and saw Shen Hanfang sitting by the bed. She didn't even have a red hijab or a phoenix crown. She only had a hairpin full of hairpins and beads and flowers. She didn't have a bright red wedding dress or harem on her body. The wedding dress was Pink.
Shen Hanfang did not look at her. She stood up and bowed to the Crown Princess: "I am the Shen family, and I have met the Crown Princess."
The Crown Princess looked at her for a moment, then leaned over to help her up, and said in a gentle tone: "In the future, you and I will be sisters. There is no need to be so polite. Someone -"
She called out, and the maid immediately came forward with a box. The princess handed it to Shen Hanfang, "This is a pair of Dongzhu. I had someone make them into earrings earlier. See if you like it."
Dong beads are rare, and this pair of Dong pearl earrings are not only made of Dong beads, but also embedded with two round jade beads, which are exquisite and dignified.
Shen Hanfang's eyes lit up, she took it and said with a smile: "Thank you, empress, I like it very much."
She stood up and glanced out of the corner of her eye, and suddenly saw Shen Lansui standing with Shen Xiyun, her face stiffened for a moment.
The Crown Princess looked over and said without changing her expression: "Come in and sit down. Go and bring some chairs over."
