Under the dim glazed lamp, the surroundings were silent. Liuying kept combing Ruiniang's satin-like black hair. She was really happy for Ruiniang: "Today, the old lady made it clear, girl, slave. Although the prince and you have not met each other for a few times, the way he looks at you is very happy."
"Silly girl, the more this happens, the less likely we are to be together. The old lady is putting me on the fire. Originally, she didn't say that, and even if things didn't work out, I could still kiss her, but she Having said that, if things don't work out, I won't be able to stay here any longer. Besides, since we got along, I always feel that I treat my cousin as my brother." Ruiniang thought of Guo Miaoyi's eyes again for some reason. If she and She is not afraid of her beloved going against her uncle and aunt, but since she and her cousin have been in contact these days, there is no feeling of thunder from the sky stirring up fire on the earth, so it is impossible for her to fight with her life.
It was good that the marriage was done. After all, it was a kiss. No matter how much her aunt disliked her, she was very confident that she could handle the relationship well when she walked in. But even if it didn't work, she would just come to the capital for a tour. She had seen the big world and could move forward and retreat freely. She didn't have to force it.
But when the old lady comes out like this, I'm afraid she will be in a dilemma from today on.
"Liu Ying, turn off the lights and sleep peacefully."
The lights in Xiangxueyuan were quickly extinguished, and the same was true in Hemerocallis Hall.
But Mrs. Han did not fall asleep. She was talking to Mother Zhao in the dark, seeming to feel more at ease.
"The couple are still trying to compete for savings. It's really shocking to see." Mrs. Han saw her daughter-in-law's warm attitude today and she understood more than before.
Mother Zhao said: "Old madam, what do you think? You made it clear tonight. If they still pretend to be confused, why don't you go to the palace to ask for an order."
Mrs. Han said helplessly: "If I could have invited her, I would have done so. My sister is a master at wielding power. In the past, when the late emperor ascended the throne, he doted on young concubines after he ascended the throne. Do you still remember the concubine Yang Guifei and Concubine Song Mao? They all gave birth to little princes, and they scolded my sister like an old woman because of their love. The late emperor also didn't like the current emperor. He thought he was weak and thought of deposing the prince several times. But when the late emperor summoned the ministers to write When the prince's edict was being abolished, it was my sister who broke in and the matter was dropped. Later, when the current emperor ascended the throne, the sons of Concubine Yang Guifei and Concubine Song Mao were killed, and the two concubines and their natal families also died tragically."
"I don't want our family to get involved. I am the direct eldest son of the court, and the second prince will not occupy any of them. Even if we really want to fight, we have to wait until the eldest prince falls. Who do the couple think they are? The Queen Mother's rights are now being overturned. The emperor has gathered a lot of people, and this is the time to stir up the troubled waters. I wish they could live an honest life, but they just want to wave the flag and shout, thinking that they are doing a good job."
Mother Zhao said sadly: "They don't understand your painstaking efforts at all."
Mrs. Han said with a smile: "So if you ask me to come to the palace to ask for an order, my sister will never agree. She doesn't want the princes to fight with each other. Instead, she wants to get close to her grandmother, and by the way, she can evade the emperor and make her even more powerful. , how could you agree to it?"
So, Zhao's mother asked urgently: "But the Queen Mother and the Emperor are biological mother and son?"
"So what, the emperor is already very dissatisfied with the Pang family. Back then, the Pang family helped the late emperor ascend the throne and was full of glory. Now the emperor has secretly promoted many officials promoted by the Pang family. The Queen Mother has taken Wu Zhao and Empress Lu as an example since she was a child, but the emperor believes that women are involved in politics. Si Chen, both of them have forces behind them. Even if they don't fight, there are forces behind them that make them fight." Mrs. Han saw it very clearly, and just because she knew it, she also knew how much her Tai'an uncle weighed. He just wants Han Xian to marry Ruiniang.
Ruiniang has such an outstanding appearance and good temperament. She and Han Xian are cousins. The Meng family has been in the military for generations, and her father and brother are also capable. As the saying goes, marrying a virtuous wife only depends on the family status of the moment, not the character of the girl. Alas, marrying an unvirtuous wife will ruin three generations.
Mother Zhao has been serving Mrs. Han since she was just the second lady of the guard family. She has a deep understanding of Mrs. Han. It is precisely because she has seen too much darkness that she does not value glory, wealth, power and status as much as Mr. and Mrs. Yongning.
In the past, when Empress Dowager Dou was still alive, she was like another Empress Lu. Princess Dou was the main concubine. She was such a charming and charming person. Even the current Empress Dowager Pang would grovel at the feet of Princess Dou. Princess Dou's family background was so prominent that she gave birth to four sons in one breath. She was the exclusive favorite in the Changle County Prince's Palace. Some people even said that if Concubine Pang was not given by the Holy God, the Prince of Changle County would not take a concubine.
But when Prince Changle was proclaimed emperor, he was the first to kill Princess Dou, and also killed his four sons one by one.
"Old lady, do you think the uncle and the princess will do what you want this time?" Zhao's mother asked with a hint of hope.
Mrs. Han did not answer directly, but said quietly: "The virtue of a gentleman will be cut off in three generations. There is a certain number of blessings for people. Even Qin Shihuang may not be able to live forever. What's more, we are mortals, but some people do not overestimate their abilities. I am already enjoying happiness, and I wish I could enjoy power and wealth forever.”
Mother Zhao also sighed a few times.
Princess Yongning and her husband Uncle Han were caught off guard by Mrs. Han, and they were thinking about countermeasures worriedly, for fear of ruining their plan.
The happiest person this night was Han Xian.
He even asked the boy next to him again: "Sure enough, did the old lady really say that?"
"Yes, everyone present heard the imperial concubine's decree clearly. When they went out, they held the cousin's hand and praised her again and again." The boy was also happy for his master.
When it comes to Miss Guo Biao and Miss Meng Biao, in terms of family background, Miss Guo Biao is of course the better one. She is also very impressive. No matter where she goes, she will be cheered by everyone. She speaks fluently and acts decisively. Ten men may not be able to compare with her! But she was too powerful, and she was meddling in things before she even entered the house. Unlike Miss Meng Biao, she is kind-hearted and kind-hearted, generous with her actions, and elegant in conversation. She is also very polite to the boys like them.
Han Xian was so happy that he couldn't sleep. He just felt that he was finally free from Guo Miaoyi. Even if the servant waited on him to go to bed, he was still happy lying on the bed.
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After the birthday banquet, Ruiniang paid her respects to Mrs. Han and then went to Princess Yongning. At this time, Princess Yongning was drinking Ganoderma lucidum water. It is said that she had people grind Ganoderma lucidum into pieces, add water to decoct it and take it once in the morning and evening. .
"Auntie." Ruiniang bowed in greeting.
Princess Yongning glanced at Ruiniang and lowered her eyes: "You are here. You have worked hard for the birthday banquet these days."
Ruiniang smiled and said: "What can I say about my aunt? When it comes to hard work, it's you who have the hardest time. I'm just staying with the old lady. Even if it's like this, I can't bear it."
"You young people are like this. You are young and too immature. You are not like us who are used to it. Even if you are struggling in your heart, you still have to look good on your face. When you reach my age, you will have to stand even if you can't stand." Princess Yongning said.
Ruiniang came this time, of course, to make it clear to Princess Yongning, so she sat down and said, "Even if I reach my aunt's age, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it. Yes, speaking of which, I have something to ask my aunt. "
"Oh, I wonder when it was?" Princess Yongning thought to herself, not knowing what you were up to.
Ruiniang said: "Speaking of it, it is still a matter of my eldest cousin. She and Li returned home and said that Princess Ningguo wanted to surrender to Mr. Ying Liulang. This matter should not be in my daughter's family originally, but my aunt is not an outsider, so I took the courage to do so. Let me ask, has the emperor granted me the marriage?"
Unexpectedly, when Ruiniang asked about this, Princess Yongning didn't know her intention, so she considered it and said: "The emperor has ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works to build a new mansion for Princess Ningguo. We just don't know whether she has anything to do with Ying Liulang. Understood, no one dares to discuss royal affairs?"
"Yes, the Ying family and our family are related by marriage. Although the two families have not turned against each other now, they have stopped contacting each other. The world is in a cold world, and human relationships are just like this. I have already looked away, but this time when I came to my grandfather's house, my grandmother I am so grateful to my uncle and aunt for being so considerate to me. Now, my grandma’s birthday has passed, and it’s time for me to leave Beijing and go home. But I can’t bear to mention my grandma’s kindness to me directly, so I want to wait until the end of the year. After the ice and snow melted, I wrote a letter to my mother and returned to our hometown in Xiangyang. I just wanted to trouble my aunt about sending the letter..." Ruiniang pretended to be uneasy.
Princess Yongning immediately stood up and said: "Good boy, your uncle has already said that when you are in our home, it is just like his own home. You are making trouble to leave, but it does not mean that I am not good at greeting you as your aunt."
Ruiniang also stood up and waved her hands quickly: "Look at what my aunt said, my aunt couldn't be nicer to me. It's just that my mother lives alone in the hometown. As the saying goes, parents are here and don't travel far. I came to ask my aunt because I don't want my grandmother to blame me. So. , please ask my aunt to fulfill my wish."
After that, he took out another letter and put it on the table.
Princess Yongning looked at the envelope. On the rightmost line, it said, "I beg you to come to Meng Taibao's residence, the third largest Sikong archway in the east of Xiangyang Prefecture, Huguang." On the middle line, it said "Mother, Ci Jian." On the far left, it said, "My second sister Meng pays my respects."
The Meng family's grandfather was the crown prince Taibao, one of the three princes, and his uncle was eventually granted the title of Minister of the Ministry of Industry. This Minister of the Ministry of Industry was also known as Da Sikong. The handwriting of the letter is so light and smooth that it is definitely not that of an ordinary boudoir woman.
Princess Yongning declined, but when Ruiniang insisted, she accepted with a look of appreciation on her face. In any case, this girl is still aware of current affairs and knows to leave.
Ruiniang also left with a lot of gratitude. After leaving, Princess Yongning opened it with a bamboo strip. It was indeed as Ruiniang said. She wanted to go back to the Meng family and ask the Meng family to send someone to pick up Yunyun.
After seeing this letter, she felt relieved. This Ruiniang was smarter than Mrs. Han. Now she expressed her attitude to her and asked to return home. It seemed that she still knew the current affairs.
Mrs. Han was also talking about this matter with Mother Zhao: "I think the princess will be very aggressive towards Ruiniang. You can help her keep an eye on her."
Mother Zhao said anxiously: "Old lady, I just got the news. Miss Meng asked the princess to go home and gave all the letters to the princess. Look at this..."
"This girl is really smart." Mrs. Han smiled.
Mother Zhao didn’t understand at first, but later she laughed.
It is already snowing in Beijing, and all the ships on the canal have stopped. This letter will not be sent until next spring, and from now until next year, Miss Meng will be safe.
Originally, Mrs. Han was worried about the princess dealing with her, but she didn't expect that she could solve it herself now.
From the end of the year to the beginning of spring, it is enough for Mrs. Han to operate.
