However, although there was nothing wrong with Xia Luotong's etiquette, those who disliked her and looked down upon her origins obviously felt offended.
The charming concubine sitting among the four concubines was the first to speak: "Today is the first time for me to see Princess An. I didn't expect that she was far from the rumors. It's really like this. He is as proud and fiery as the clothes he wears."
Although the concubine was smiling, the smile did not reach her eyes. At first glance, what she said seemed to be praising Xia Luotong, but after a while, she didn't like it anymore.
Isn't this an insinuation that she is arrogant and arrogant, relying on her status as Princess An to be arrogant?
You can't find fault with her openly, because there is nothing wrong with her etiquette, so you can only use sarcastic words like this.
Xia Luotong looked for the sound and saw the beautiful appearance of the concubine. After comparing the situation in the palace that Lin Dong had described to him these days, he immediately guessed the identity of the concubine who spoke. She was the fourth concubine. One of the concubines.
Concubine Shu is already in her thirties, but she is well-maintained and looks as if she is only in her twenties. She is exceptionally radiant. In terms of appearance alone, she is the best among the four concubines. In addition, she is quite capable. He will please the emperor, so his favor has never ceased.
It's just that this concubine's belly is not up to par. She only gave birth to a princess and was unable to give birth to a prince. I heard that she had worked hard for this matter, but now the emperor is old and wants to have a new prince. It was no longer possible for her to be born, so she gradually gave up her thoughts.
In addition, among the information Lindong told Xia Luotong, there were two pieces of information that caught her attention. One was that the concubine Shu had defected to the queen's camp because she had no prince under her knees and had no chance to compete for the throne; The second is the sixth princess Wu Xuanmeng born to this concubine.
She still remembers that when she left the house for the first time, she was almost injured by a man riding a horse. She happened to be saved by Zuo Xiyan who was passing by, so she got to know Zuo Xiyan, and the man riding a horse in the street was exactly the same. It is the sixth princess born of this concubine Shu, the most beloved princess of the current emperor - Wu Xuanmeng!
At first she didn't know the identity of the person riding the horse, but later she happened to hear the comments from passers-by around her, and then she realized that the person riding the horse was the Sixth Princess.
As the emperor's favorite princess, the sixth princess Wu Xuanmeng is undoubtedly the most famous among all the princesses, but her fame is not just because of being favored, but also because of her unruly and willful temperament, such as the horse galloping in the street that day , with no regard for the safety of innocent passers-by...
Xia Luotong's eyes flashed slightly and he looked at Concubine Shu who had spoken. Although there was a smile on her face, her words were full of ridicule: "It turns out that Concubine Shu meets other people for the first time through them." The clothes you wear to judge your character are more magical than those fortune tellers. If you want to become a Japanese concubine, you must ask Concubine Shu for advice on this magical skill."
As soon as Xia Luotong said these words, everyone present was shocked. Even the Queen and Concubine Wu were stunned. No one thought that Princess An, who had a humble status in the eyes of everyone, would dare to act like this. On such an occasion, in front of everyone, he unceremoniously retaliates against Concubine Shu, one of the four concubines!
Not to mention these people who met Xia Luotong for the first time, even the Li family, mother and daughter, who had met her before and already had a certain understanding of her, did not expect that she would be so bold. !
However, not everyone in the hall was surprised by her words, including Xi Menghan and Si Hanyan, as well as the Queen Mother, who had always had a faint smile on her face since seeing her.
The Queen Mother did not have any obvious thoughts about her grandson-in-law, whom she had only met once. Although she had some favorable impressions, the favorable impression was mostly because she could detoxify her grandson Wu Zechen, nothing more.
But after that, with her grandniece Si Hanyan and Mu Jinyu, who she also regarded as her grandson, the two would talk about the granddaughter-in-law Xia Luotong from time to time, which made her gradually My interest arose and I paid more attention.
But to say that she really had a good impression of her, it was because of Wu Zechen. In the past two months, whenever Wu Zechen came to the palace to pay her respects, she could clearly see that he was from her most beloved grandson. The change.
From the cold and cold nature at the beginning, which made people feel distressed, recently it has gradually become a little more smoky, and is no longer as cold as before. Especially when talking about this granddaughter-in-law, the emotion in the eyes is completely different. Can't hide it from her eyes.
The Queen Mother saw Wu Zechen's transformation. She was gratified and happy that her grandson, who had suffered so much since childhood, had such a change. Therefore, she also expressed her gratitude to the grandson's daughter-in-law for allowing her grandson to have such a change. She also gradually developed a good impression.
Because of her attention, coupled with Si Hanyan and Mu Jinyu's descriptions, she already knew a lot about this grandson-in-law. As for her attacking Concubine Shu so forcefully at this time, the smile on the Queen Mother's face did not change at all. He didn't show any disgust.
As the woman who helped the late emperor win the throne, the Queen Mother was naturally an extraordinary woman, so she also knew very well how dangerous Wu Zechen was in such a position. For Wu Zechen in such a position, a wife who was too weak and incompetent would be Not a good thing.
It's just that whether this grandson's wife can win her support remains to be investigated.
Xia Luotong didn't know what the Queen Mother was thinking, but he would not shrink his head and let her suppress her at will, otherwise she would be in trouble in the future in front of so many people. Do you think she is easy to bully?
Concubine Shu also didn't expect that this humble woman with the status of Princess An would dare to mock her like this. After a brief moment of daze, her pretty face instantly became a little darker. She gritted her back molars and spoke with a smile. With a bit of displeasure, she said: "Princess An's little mouth is just like the rumors, she is very tough and unforgiving."
Looking at Concubine Shu's displeased face, Xia Luotong was in a good mood, and the smile on her face became a little thicker: "I didn't hear any news in the palace, but Concubine Shu was still in the palace. I really admire you for knowing so much about things outside the palace."
As soon as Xia Luotong finished speaking, Concubine Shu's expression became a little ugly again. Her words implicitly implied that she was snooping on news from outside the palace. This matter was really big or small.
Unexpectedly, Princess An was as unforgiving as the rumors said! Very straightforward and sharp!
Concubine Shu secretly gritted her teeth. If she hadn't been in Cining Palace now and the Queen Mother was nearby, she would not have spared this woman so lightly! You don't even know what kind of vulgar status you have, how can you deserve to talk to her like this? !
Concubine Shu, who felt that she had been humiliated in public, now really hated Xia Luotong, and it was no longer just because of the queen's wishes.
