In Fuyuan Palace, Concubine Jiao Xian, who was dressed in palace attire and made up with exquisite makeup, looked at Wang with a picturesque face and said with gratitude,
"Thanks a lot!"
Wang pursed her lips and smiled,
"I'm very happy to be able to share your worries. It's not hard work. What's more, I dragged those two girls from the Ji family into trouble this time. You don't know how happy I am!"
A hint of calculation flashed in Concubine Jiao Xian's eyes, and she turned to look at her with distress and worry as she said,
"What will Mi'er do if she finds out? Will Mi'er blame you?"
Mrs. Wang snorted coldly when she heard this.
"He dares! Now I have made all these failed noble ladies hate the two girls of the Ji family. Mi'er dares to risk the disapproval of the world and get close to them at this time. He is rebellious! He doesn't care about his own reputation. We also have to care about the reputation of Duke Li and the Crown Prince!"
This time, Concubine Jiao Xian persuaded the Wang family and Li Fanling did not participate in the election.
Although Li Fanling had no interest in the third and fourth princes, and indeed did not want to marry into the royal family, the little girl's family always had a bit of competitiveness and curiosity in her heart, so Li Fanling was a little unhappy.
The little sisters all went to the palace to run for election, but she couldn't go because she knew her family had other plans.
Those who don't know may think that Li Fanling is really unlucky and "sick" at this time, and she is very sick.
Either she felt that Li Fanling must be ashamed of herself, and felt that she would not be chosen if she went, so it would be better not to go and save her face.
Wang and Li Fanling became more and more at odds with each other. Li Fanling was not very persistent at first, but she became tough and insisted on running for election!
Li Fanling said angrily,
"Shangguan Xue and Shangguan Xue Bi can go, why can't I go?"
There was no other way, so Wang had no choice but to ask Li Mi to persuade Li Fanling.
Li Mi knew about the "concubine selection" but didn't take it seriously at all.
Ji Jun and Ji Ni were determined not to participate.
Zhou Biao pretended to test the third prince unintentionally. If he chose on his own initiative, the third prince would definitely not choose Li Fanling.
As for the fourth prince, Li Mi felt that since the fourth prince was stable and mature, it would be a good idea for his sister to marry him.
But now that his mother has spoken, Li Mi doesn't want his family to be too close to the royal family. At least on the surface, not particularly close.
So he gladly accepted the task.
After all, Li Fanling is still a girl at heart, so Li Mi frightened her.
"As a pure-hearted concubine like you, if you meet a side concubine like Shangguan Xuesheng Shangguan Xuebi, how can you be their opponent? Your future husband's family, even if you marry into another prince's palace or a county prince's palace, once you leave, If you spoil your concubine and kill your wife, my father and brother will definitely be able to seek justice for you! However, if you enter the royal family, there will be nothing you can do!"
Li Fanling shuddered. She was still frightened by what Shangguan mother and daughter did to her brother that day!
Who is the brother? A man with both civil and military skills almost fell into trouble! You should not cry to death if you meet him!
The head of Jili County also helped at this time. Under Ji Jun's instigation, he came to Li Guogong's mansion and said to Li Fanling with hatred,
"Why are you getting involved! You don't like the third prince and the fourth prince, so why are you going to stir up trouble? Let me tell you, you must not tell others about the gossip I got from Yangxu. This time, third prince The fourth prince didn’t want to marry at all, but the empress and several concubines with little ones wanted to bring their families to the royal family! For example, Concubine Jiao Xian’s niece Jiao Feili wanted to marry the third prince, and Concubine Jiao Xian also had a concubine. His daughter, Jiao Zhiliang, is said to have also run for the election. Ningguo Gong has shown his favor to the fourth prince! You said, you compared them to others, and they don’t hate you to death? Especially Concubine Jiao Xian, they are not allowed to eat you alive? "
Li Fanling shivered again with fright!
Then, the Lord of Jili County leaned close to Li Fanling’s ear and whispered,
"I'm only telling you one person! I heard that the second prince also secretly told the queen that he wanted to choose a concubine, tsk tsk! If he falls in love with you, you won't have anywhere to cry!"
Thinking of the second prince's "wine, sex and wealth" appearance, Li Fanling completely gave up the idea of running for the election, having fun and watching the excitement, and she felt infinite pity in her heart for the little sisters who were eager to run for the election!
After all, she is a boudoir lady, and Li Fanling has no scheming intentions. Her brother and cousin are quite effective in intimidating her like this!
In this way, Concubine Jiao Xian and Mrs. Wang were very satisfied.
Concubine Jiao Xian wanted the fifth prince to marry Li Fanling in the future. In this way, she would get closer to Duke Li's palace.
Also, as a result, the fifth prince will no longer be eligible for the throne, but as the son-in-law of Duke Li, he will be the mainstay of the future court!
Hum hum, Concubine Han De actually wanted to pay homage to the eldest lady of the Duke’s Palace and live out her spring and autumn dream!
Hearing Mrs. Wang talk about Li Jie, Concubine Jiao Xian's heart skipped a beat. She pretended to inadvertently pick up the tea cup and took a sip, saying,
"How are the Duke and the Crown Prince doing lately?"
When Wang heard this, he sighed softly and said,
"The imperial doctor just said that the condition has not progressed, but there seems to be no obvious signs of improvement. He has not spoken much to me for many days recently. He has mainly been with Mi'er. The father and son spent a long time discussing matters. .”
There was a trace of pride and a trace of disappointment in Concubine Jiao Xian's eyes.
Whenever she heard that Li Gao was not getting along with the Wang family, she was always very happy.
Facing such a stupid and mediocre woman like Wang, Concubine Jiao Xian sometimes felt sorry for Li Mi, but more often she was secretly happy.
I am more beautiful than the Wang family, smarter than the Wang family, more resourceful than the Wang family, and stronger than the Wang family in every aspect, except for my family background!
When Li Gao returns from his dream at midnight, he will think of his own beauty when he thinks of Wang's misfortune!
This time when choosing a concubine, Queen Nangong asked Concubine Jiao Xian to be responsible for the specific matters.
Because Concubine Han De was the biological mother of the fourth prince, she naturally had to think about her son. However, the third prince had no biological mother and had to step aside in order to avoid suspicion.
Although Concubine Shangguan Shu had raised the third prince, she originally wanted to take this opportunity to show her face and build some "connections" for her daughter, Princess Tong'an.
However, Concubine Jiao Xian said,
"I have two princes under my name, and I want to gain some experience by helping their brothers choose concubines. Sister Shangguan, don't argue with me! Anyway, you don't have a son, so you are just a mother-in-law. Enjoy your life. Isn’t Qingfu good?”
Her words, every word spoken, were sure and accurate, and they hit Shangguan Shufei's lungs hard!
Being childless is a pain that Shangguan Shufei will never be able to erase in her life!
Concubine Shangguan Shu was aloof and upright, so she walked away in anger!
Concubine Jiao Xian strongly recommended Wang to be the "examiner". One of the reasons was that none of the daughters and nieces of the Duke of Li State participated in the election. Therefore, Wang could treat every noble daughter who participated in the election fairly and fairly!
This reason is also very good! Looks very powerful!
In accordance with Concubine Jiao Xian's instructions, Mrs. Wang secretly eliminated in the first round those ladies who they didn't like, whose family backgrounds were too high to offend, and who didn't show any extra courtesy to Concubine Jiao Xian!
As long as Queen Nangong and Concubine Han De have no objection, everyone else will be ignored!
Taking this opportunity to create another wave of hatred for the Ji sisters! What a great achievement!
In Dangui Garden, Bao Chang asked Ji Jun and Ji Min weakly,
"Then do you dare to swear?"
Ji Min sneered,
"Swear? Why should I swear? For you?"
Ji Jun guessed that Wang might have used the words "My niece mentioned you, Balabala" as a "secret code" to imply that other judges gave the noble girl in front of her a low score.
As long as one or a few of these unsuccessful people believe Wang's words, they can cause a lot of trouble for themselves and Ni'er!
Haitang couldn't stand listening anymore and said seriously,
"Miss Baochang, if the wife of the Crown Prince of Li Kingdom said such words to dozens of noble ladies, do my ladies have to go and swear to them one by one?"
Ji Jun was a little annoyed and said,
"If you believe it, believe it, if you don't believe it, don't believe it! Ni'er and I have never done anything, and we have a clear conscience. However, we will not swear."
Ji Jun turned to look at Ji Min and saw that her attitude was resolute. Although her expression was a little sad, she was not very sad. Her mood suddenly felt particularly comfortable, and she felt that Ni'er had really grown up.
If it were in the past, I would probably lose the golden beans out of grievance.
Ji Jun thought for a while and said,
"Sister Baochang, although I can swear, I don't think it's worth it for such an old woman! Sister Baochang, just go out and tell everyone that you said I was scolding the crown prince's wife, Wang, for being a completely confused old woman. She She's talking nonsense, she's full of lies, she's sanctimonious!"
Ji Jun originally wanted to say that Wang's death would not be a good one, but he thought that she was Li Mi and Li Tan's mother and Ni'er's aunt after all, so he decided to forget it!
Hum hum, why should I swear by my own life or my reputation?
If I wanted to swear, I would have to curse the Wang family!
Wang framed us like this, and I still used my own revelation. Am I out of my mind?
Shaoyao is dissatisfied,
"Miss Baochang, don't you have to swear? It's easy! I swear, if our lady says bad things about you, I won't be able to find a pillow when sleeping, or chopsticks when eating! I won't be able to pick up any money when I go out! Okay! Alright?"
All right!
Ji Jun felt very happy that he couldn't find a pillow or folded clothes!
If you don’t have chopsticks, use a spoon! If that doesn't work, just grab it with your hands!
If you are not careful, you can earn jade bracelets, banknotes, and money!
Bao Chang was choked by Ji Jun and Ji Min's words. She didn't expect the two people to react like this.
Bao Chang thought in her heart that she would gain something from coming to Danguiyuan.
Someone told her that if she cried with the Ji sisters, the two sisters would go to the Crown Prince's wife to argue with them in order to prove their innocence.
Either the Crown Prince and his wife will feel guilty and help you arrange a good marriage to compensate you.
If it doesn't work, I will still clear your name.
At least the Ji family sisters will help you to some extent to calm the trouble.
So, Baochang came to Danguiyuan with the little thought of "If you don't come, you won't come in vain; if you come, you won't come in vain."
Ji Min's complexion looked a little better now, and she said seriously,
"Sister Baojiang, don't take yourself too seriously. We are always busy and don't have time to think about framing you or saying bad things about you."
After a short pause, Ji Min said again,
"We have no grievances in our lives. Although I know you don't like our sisters, at least we have no direct evidence now that your sister Baochang has harmed us like Su Jin did. But this does not mean that We must sympathize with you, help you, and satisfy you!"
Ji Jun nodded silently, what he said was really good. It was your fate that Baochao failed to be selected, and it was also your fate that you met the Wang family!
We have no responsibility or obligation to pay for your loss and Wang’s nonsense!
Ji Min continued,
"Sister Baochang, it is understandable that you want to run for the throne and become the princess. People always want to go to high places, and water flows to low places. Now you are not favored by my aunt and other noble ladies, so you have failed to be elected as the emperor. Concubine, we understand that you are in a bad mood now, but please don’t go too far. No one stipulates that you, Hong Baojiang, must be the imperial concubine or choose the imperial concubine! We have no reason to pay attention to you or frame you! Likewise, we also There is no obligation. When you lose the election and when you are unhappy, we have to help you be happy. You don’t deserve what we do!”
A faint smile appeared on the corners of Ji Min's lips, like apricot blossoms blooming quietly in spring.
In the sparse shadows of apricot blossoms, play the flute until dawn!
It blooms so quietly, without being ostentatious or showing off, with the breeze blowing and the gentle rain fragrant!
(End of chapter)
