The Queen Mother naturally did not refuse Jia Lian's request for an audience.
However, when Jia Lian was led by the palace officials to Weiyang Palace again, he was told that the Queen Mother was changing clothes and was not allowed to see him for the time being.
Jia Lian had no objection and followed the instructions of the leading eunuch and walked inside.
I thought the eunuch was taking him to a side courtyard to wait, but unexpectedly, after turning left and right, I came to a small garden with flowers blooming and quiet fragrance.
Judging from Jia Lian's sense of direction, this place is probably close to the backyard of Weiyang Palace.
Not knowing what the Empress Dowager meant by this move, the eunuch seemed to have completed his mission, bowed slightly to Jia Lian, and retreated without saying a word.
Jia Lian, who had watched many palace fighting dramas in his previous life, couldn't help but speculate in his mind. Looking at this posture, could it be that the Queen Mother wanted to frame him in order to force him to submit?
Or, someone is trying to frame the Queen Mother... Could it be that if he walks further, he may accidentally break into the Queen Mother's dressing room and see something he shouldn't see? Just when the sky thunder stirred up the earth's fire, some concubine or the like lured the emperor to come and catch the traitor. Then the old emperor couldn't breathe and was so angry that he died, and the country was in chaos...
Before Jia Lian's guess was complete, he walked to an open place and glanced at it, and Jia Lian understood what the Queen Mother meant.
Walking to a pavilion with four corners and eaves in front, Jia Lian bowed to the woman in palace attire who was standing with her hands behind her hands, "Jia Lian, meet Her Royal Highness the Princess."
I have to say that the Queen Mother is really thoughtful.
What is this, creating an opportunity to be alone so that he can change his mind?
To be honest, if Wang Xifeng hadn't become more and more obedient, and if marrying a princess wasn't really against his lofty ideals and ambitions, he couldn't help but be a little tempted.
After all, this princess is really not ugly. If you marry her, you can also have people like the Queen Mother and the Emperor as your iron backers. Everything you do in the future will be as if you have divine help!
The people in the pavilion didn't seem to know that Jia Lian was coming. She turned around slowly when she heard the words.
Her beauty, which is not peerless, with her slender figure and waist-cinching palace skirt, she looks a little less handsome but more feminine than the well-dressed princess she saw in the Prince's Courtyard that day. Wonderful beauty.
"Long time no see, General Jia."
Princess Zhaoyang smiled at Jia Lian, and then asked with one hand, "I have prepared a pot of tea here. I wonder if General Jia can appreciate it and taste it with me?"
Although she changed into palace clothes, Princess Zhaoyang still behaved with a carefree and carefree manner similar to that of a man.
She didn't even show any court etiquette, as if she and Jia Lian were friends she hadn't seen for a long time, and simply invited him to the pavilion for tea.
Princess Zhaoyang was well-known, and Jia Lian had no ill feelings towards her. Therefore, facing such a gracious princess, Jia Lian held up his hands and smiled and said: "It is an honor for me that the princess is willing to give tea."
After saying that, he also walked into the pavilion.
There is only a stone table inlaid with jade in the pavilion, surrounded by low stools. There is a pot of tea and a tea tray on the table. In the tea tray, there are only two high-quality tea cups, which are simple yet elegant.
Seeing that Jia Lian was so knowledgeable and straightforward, Princess Zhaoyang's face showed a bit of joy. She once again made a gesture of "please". After Jia Lian agreed, she sat down generously in the host's seat.
Taking out a teacup, picking up the teapot and pouring tea into it gently, Princess Zhaoyang smiled and said: "The Imperial Grandmother gave me several complete sets of tea sets, but I'm not very good at making tea, so I didn't take them out for fear of being exposed. Embarrassing yourself in front of the general.”
Jia Lian laughed when he heard this. He naturally understood that Princess Zhaoyang was explaining why she would invite him to tea in such a simple and crude way as pouring tea from a big teapot.
"The princess is joking, I'm a rough guy and I usually drink tea like this.
On the other hand, the wives and concubines at home like to play with complicated and elegant things, but I don’t like them too much, so I just pour them out casually and drink tea in large gulps. "
A group of wives and concubines...
No matter how informal Princess Zhaoyang is, she is still a woman. As a woman, it is impossible to pay attention to some things.
But when she raised her head, she saw Jia Lian's natural expression. He looked at her and nodded vaguely, as if in response to her doubts.
Yes, I am such a libertine.
Princess Zhaoyang suddenly smiled knowingly, and she said, how can a man emphasize that he has more women in front of other girls? It turned out that he told her on purpose.
She knew that the Imperial Grandmother had interrogated Jia Lian in detail. If he was really a man with many wives and concubines, the Imperial Grandmother would definitely not hide it from her.
Thinking of this, Princess Zhaoyang wanted to laugh, but also felt pity.
He really doesn't care about himself.
"General Jia, can you tell me how you and your lady met? Was it a family marriage, or...?"
Princess Zhaoyang held up the teacup and handed it to Jia Lian. Without waiting for Jia Lian to thank her, she asked straight to the point.
Jia Lian took a quick look and saw the calm look in Princess Zhaoyang's eyes, and knew that this princess was really not an ordinary person. At least, her palace and magnanimity were definitely not comparable to that of Wang Xifeng.
Since she was not shy and knew everything in her heart and had no intention of hiding anything, Jia Lian was willing to be honest with her.
"My servant and Zhuojing are not just a simple family marriage, but they have known each other since childhood.
When I was young..."
Jia Lian briefly explained the relationship between Jia and Wang's family to Princess Zhaoyang.
Princess Zhaoyang seems to be a sensible woman. If she can be persuaded to retreat, it will be a breakthrough to reverse the situation.
“So, Chen and Wang grew up together and can be described as childhood sweethearts.
We have been married for several years, and although we dare not say that we know each other well, we can still be considered harmonious.
She is in charge of the inside and I am the outsider. Although we occasionally have disagreements, we can always compromise and preserve each other. "
When Jia Lian spoke, Princess Zhaoyang just listened with a smile and had no intention of interrupting.
It wasn't until Jia Lian finished speaking that he asked with a smile: "So, no matter what, you will not abandon her?"
Seeing Jia Lian's sincere nod, Princess Zhaoyang suddenly covered her mouth and laughed, saying: "Don't General Jia know that women are jealous? You made your relationship between husband and wife so desirable and expressed it in front of me. She is so affectionate and loyal that people can’t help but want to take General Jia away from her."
Princess Zhaoyang didn't believe that an obviously shallow woman like Wang Xifeng could become a soul mate with someone like Jia Lian.
The reason why Jia Lian said this deliberately was just to get her to retreat from the difficulties, and even to persuade her to help them get out of the situation in front of them.
That’s why Princess Zhaoyang smiled deliberately.
By saying this, she moved the topic away.
Jia Lian looked at the cheerful and unconventional initiative in front of him, and also smiled, and replied: "I heard a saying, anything that can be said generously will not be an obsession that is difficult to let go.
I believe that even with Her Majesty’s heroic appearance, she may not really appreciate the humble appearance of this minister.
Therefore, I have the courage to ask Your Highness to lend a helping hand to persuade the Queen Mother to withdraw her order. "
"Giggle."
Princess Zhaoyang smiled brightly and said after a while: "General Jia, you are such an interesting person.
However, the general said something wrong. In fact, Zhaoyang really admires the general's "Plum Blossoms and Willows". Otherwise, he wouldn't have tried every possible means to beg the imperial grandmother to get you over for me.
But you came to ask me to help you persuade the Imperial Grandmother, but I lost my mind for a while. "
Princess Zhaoyang narrowed her eyes slightly and stared at Jia Lian's face. For a moment, no one could see her true thoughts.
