Since it was decided that Concubine Jing would be the guest of honor at the wedding ceremony, some of the previous arrangements in Danyang had to be slightly changed.
Therefore, Danyang stood up to see the guests off and said:
"Thank you for your love. But now that you have been appointed as the guest of honor, all the rituals need to be more solemn. Therefore, I forgive you that I cannot stay with you for a long time. Zizhu, see off your queen for me."
Concubine Jing just felt a sense of pleasure in overpowering Princess Danyang, but she didn't expect that the other party would turn around and give her a blow!
But before she could get angry, Aunt Liu immediately stepped forward, held her arm and persuaded her with a smile:
"Your Majesty, you don't need to worry about the Princess. If there is any shortage or if you need manpower, the Princess will send someone to ask your Majesty for help."
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Because now Xiao Ni is still shouldering the important tasks assigned by Concubine Jing.
If Grand Master Feng hadn't been alerted by her worries, Concubine Jing was also wary of him, so it wouldn't be a big deal to just step into the inner hall.
But for now, it's better to err on the side of caution. Not only did he not cross the Thunder Pond, Xiao Ni did not want to touch the edge of the Thunder Pond at this moment.
For Concubine Jing's impatient temper, he showed that he was looking for something, and deliberately kept her waiting for an extra moment with the intention of retreating. This could actually affect Concubine Jing's mood. Let them be curious and anxious, and their alertness and suspicion will be reduced a lot.
While Xiao Ni was waiting in the outer hall, Concubine Jing in the inner hall, after hearing the news that the seventh prince Xiao Ni asked for an audience, couldn't wait to wave her hand and asked the palace maid to quickly call the seventh prince Xiao Ni into the palace.
But she gave the order without thinking. When the palace maid took the order and left, Concubine Jing lowered her eyes and suddenly realized that the "counselor" sent by her father was still looking at her!
"Well, what's your name? What did daddy tell you about the people and things in the palace?"
Concubine Jing inquired about the other party's details as if gossiping.
Although she knew that the people sent by her father would be loyal to her and Yan'er, there was no denying that this middle-aged woman came from the Grand Master's Mansion and was her father's subordinate. In other words, before she became loyal to him, she was her father's spy.
Concubine Jing was not wary or suspicious of Mrs. Feng. It's just that she is used to being the only one in the harem, and Mrs. Feng's demands and various advices on her...
It would be annoying to death if this person was always watching and reporting every detail to his father when nothing happened!
Concubine Jing looked at the kneeling woman. As soon as her thoughts turned to this point, she saw the woman kowtow to her again, then raised her head and said with a smile:
"Replying to your Majesty, my husband's family name is Liu and he is from Yanjiao. Now there is only one daughter left with me. Madam, don't worry. Before I sent you to my palace, I know everything you need to know by heart."
After finishing his words, he said slowly, as if he had read through Concubine Jing's thoughts, and as if he was following Master Feng's instructions:
"The master has told this slave to enter the palace and serve the queen. The slave is the queen's. Not only must the queen be the first priority in everything, but one must also be loyal to the queen. If the queen is also satisfied with the slave, please accept the slave. I am an only daughter, let my little girl serve in Shufang Palace together with my slaves."
As she spoke, Mrs. Liu took out a few Suxuan sheets from her arms and raised her hands above her head.
Obviously the stack of paper should be the deed of prostitution of mother and daughter, etc., and maybe there is a portrait of Liu's daughter. Because Concubine Jing was very particular about the appearance of her maids.
After Concubine Jing heard this, she glanced briefly at Mrs. Liu who was still charming and dignified. After changing her posture, she raised her hand to signal Caixia, who was serving at the side, to take the stack of paper.
"Okay. It's hard for dad to put in all the trouble for me, so I'll let you stay with me for the time being and see the consequences."
Although she didn't explicitly say what qualities she wanted to test for the Liu family, in fact, apart from loyalty, there was no need to worry about the abilities of the people selected by her shrewd father.
At this moment, the seventh prince Xiao Ni, led by the maid, bypassed the screen and entered the inner hall.
Concubine Jing squinted her eyes, looking at Xiao Ni who was bowing to greet her, and then towards Mrs. Liu who had just stood up.
Hiss, maybe Lao Qi came just in time.
She raised the corner of her mouth as if with ill intentions, and after sparing the seventh prince Xiao Ni, she slowly said the next sentence as if to introduce him:
"Xiao Qi, come and meet me. This is the new deacon next to me, Mrs. Liu. If I am not available in the future, just tell Grandma Liu about the progress of your "stealing jade and fragrance"."
What Concubine Jing said about stealing jade and fragrance was exactly what it meant - stealing the dragon and phoenix pendant that Emperor Xuande had just given to Princess Danyang.
But to people who don't know the details, these words sound as if Concubine Jing is instigating or condoning the prince's misbehavior, starting with chaos and eventually giving up.
But Concubine Jing knew this, but she had no intention of explaining it. She even thought it was troublesome to say another word. She turned around and urged the seventh prince Xiao Ni, saying:
"Tell me, besides saying hello, what else do you have to do here?"
At this time, Xiao Ni was as calm as ever, and also had no urge to explain. She just bowed politely and reported to Concubine Jing:
"Returning to the empress. I estimate that it is almost time to get close to Princess Danyang. So, I come to ask you to give me a try. Can I leave the palace now and go to the princess mansion?"
"oh."
When Concubine Jing heard this, she immediately remembered what Xiao Ni had reported to her last time, that she had taken an opportunity to get close to Princess Danyang.
Although I'm not happy with this guy, he casually borrowed her name from Yan'er. But it is undeniable that the effect of the plan is still very satisfactory to her.
So after simply punishing Xiao Ni, Concubine Jing took over the mess and allowed Xiao Ni to continue according to his own ideas and plans.
Now, is it time to take the next step?
"Very good, what else do you need? Caixia, I will send Xiaoqi out of the palace in a moment."
Concubine Jing doesn't care what Xiao Ni wants to do at any time, as long as she can achieve her wish, there is nothing wrong with her.
The impatient Concubine Jing, after asking Xiao Ni perfunctorily, immediately turned around and ordered her confidants to remind them to follow up on this matter.
Especially remember to ask about the progress immediately after Xiao Ni returns to the palace.
When Caixia bowed and said "yes", Xiao Ni also bowed and rejected Concubine Jing's "kindness".
Just when the two of them were about to leave together, Mother Liu, who had been like a log and had not spoken since Xiao Ni entered the inner hall, suddenly took a step forward and asked Concubine Jing:
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is kind. I also want to send His Highness the Seventh Prince out of the palace together. I also happened to listen to His Highness talk about the ins and outs of the matter, so as not to miss the important event of Your Majesty."
When Concubine Jing heard this, she smiled with satisfaction and nodded in agreement.
Not to mention whether Mrs. Liu will inform her father, Mrs. Feng, in the future. Just say that she didn't make a fuss and didn't try to stop any of her actions.
Concubine Jing was very satisfied, and because of this, her impression of the servant changed slightly and she began to have a favorable impression.
