Yan Shuzhe's funeral has passed its first seven days, and the Ji Le Fang case has come to an end. There was peace in the capital, but Jin Wang Xiao Yuanhui, Marquis Wen and Prime Minister Yan were still colluding.
Chen Tianshi, an old Taoist priest in Chongxian Temple, saw that the King of Jin was fine and no longer pretended to be ill. He went up to the court on behalf of the Daolu Department and said that Lutang, the legitimate daughter of Marquis Wen's second wife in Beining, was hit by an ominous evil star and must not be associated with the Jin Dynasty. His Royal Highness is getting married, and the one who is truly destined to the King of Jin is Wen Hongyao, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Beining.
In order to win over his compatriots and Marquis Wen, the emperor naturally followed the good deeds and corrected the memorial that he had left unpublished a while ago.
It was midsummer and the lotus flowers were in full bloom. Marquis Wen and his wife specially invited the King of Jin to come over and enjoy the lotus flowers.
There were no outsiders at the family banquet, so the banquet was held in the pavilion in the middle of the lotus pond, surrounded by fields of lotus leaves, covered with red lotuses and green leaves, which was charming and moving.
Xiao Yuanhui sat comfortably at the head, Marquis Wen and his wife accompanied him on the throne, and Wen Hongyao, dressed elegantly, sat beside Xiao Yuanhui.
After three drinks, everyone was talking and laughing. Xiao Yuanhui specially rewarded Wenhong Yao with rare treasures, and poured the wine himself to express his favor.
Dancers in front of the banquet were singing and dancing to add to the fun, and they were all singing new songs from the Jiangnan period. The Hou Mansion has its own musicians who write lyrics and sing on the spot, which is really lively.
Xiao Yuanhui was full of praise for the graceful dancing and melodious singing. Before Wen Hou could speak, Wen Hongyao quickly toasted and said with a smile: "These singers and dancers were trained by my maiden. If your highness likes them, I can send them to you to relieve your boredom."
Xiao Yuanhui took the wine cup from her hand and chuckled: "There is no need to rush now. Just wait until the wedding day and you can bring it over. Is it possible that this king can't pay back the favor?"
Wen Hongyao couldn't help but blush, and hurriedly sat upright, covering her face with a fan, and said shyly: "Your Highness is making fun of me."
At today's meeting, Lutang's status was awkward and she could no longer step forward. But after all, it was a family dinner, and Marquis Wen was the one who wanted to save face the most. She had no choice but to sit with all the concubines of Marquis Wen, and was arranged far away in the corner behind the pillar.
While watching the play, a lotus-picking boat with red lacquer and carved railings rolled past the shore. Zijian held the maid's hand and got off the boat to the pavilion.
Zijian is dressed magnificently, her whole body is in brilliant purples and reds, her head is covered with pearls and jade, and she wears golden bells and golden lace shoes at her feet, with lotus rings and jingling bells growing at her feet.
Wenhou, his wife, and Wen Hongyao immediately looked unhappy. Fortunately, Ziyuan had done a good job in giving gifts to her uncle and aunt, and then knelt down and worshiped Wen Hongyao as expected.
On the other hand, when saluting Xiao Yuanhui, he made a coquettish voice and squinted his eyes coquettishly: "I'm late, please forgive me. It's hot today, and I feel a little uncomfortable. I'm afraid that the heat will cause my stomach to ache." The child suffered because he came out late."
Although she had no name or identity, she already called herself "concubine", and both Marquis Wen and his wife frowned. Wen Hongyao was even more furious, and a little red rose on her cheeks, but she didn't dare to attack.
"I asked your uncle just now. He said that you were not well, and I told you not to come out. Don't worry too much. It's better to have a good life and maintain your health."
Xiao Yuanhui supported him with a smile, and Zi Daan hurriedly handed over his slender hand, but she couldn't stand, so she leaned against him softly, raised her head and whispered: "I am afraid that Your Highness is worried about the child."
How can such a fragile state not be pitiable?
Xiao Yuanhui held her waist, sat down at the same table beside her, and whispered slowly: "How have you been these past two days? Is your happiness syndrome better?"
"I was very sad in the past two days. Today I know that His Highness is coming, and I feel a lot more comfortable. I think I also miss His Highness and look forward to seeing you."
The two of them were whispering to each other, almost as if there was no one around.
Marquis Wen didn't take his concubine niece seriously at all, but he knew that Xiao Yuanhui deliberately slapped him in the face because of the matter of commanding the imperial army. At this moment, he just wanted to appease this ruthless master, so he just laughed it off.
Although Wen Hongyao was dizzy with anger, Yan Shuqin had warned her several times that she must not offend King Jin and did not dare to show anger.
"Your Highness is coming over today, please make the decision for me." Zi Yuan nestled in Xiao Yuanhui's arms, timidly covered her face with a fan, and said shyly: "I have been favored by His Highness, and I am already pregnant. She will show her pregnancy in two months. It doesn't matter that I am a humble concubine, but the child in my belly is His Highness's only biological child and is of royal blood. I dare not let him suffer the slightest injustice. I beg Your Highness to accept me as a concubine and serve as a concubine. Serve His Highness..."
As she spoke, tears filled her eyes. She delicately and delicately buried her face in Xiao Yuanhui's arms, too embarrassed to raise her head.
Lutang looked at it from a distance and felt goosebumps all over his body.
Seeing that she was as weak as a lamb, Xiao Yuanhui hugged her and comforted her for a few words, then smiled at Wen Hongyao and said: "Zi Yuan is young and weak-tempered, so she has to rely on you to take care of her. You are the future Princess Jin, and I leave these matters to you. Cooking.”
Everyone thought that Xiao Yuanhui was going to comfort Wen Hongyao for a few words anyway, and then discuss how to take Zijian over to the house. Unexpectedly, he was so shameless that he left the entire matter to his fiancée to resolve.
Wen Hongyao was stunned, wishing he could tear this bitch Zijian to pieces on the spot. Seeing the deep sullen look in Xiao Yuanhui's eyes, he felt a chill behind him, so he had to calm down his anger.
"My daughter is loved by His Highness, appreciated by His Majesty, and given the marriage as His Highness's concubine. Of course, His Highness must be the most important thing, and the propagation of the royal bloodline must be the most important thing. Zijian is originally the concubine of the court lady. Since she is pregnant, for the sake of His Highness's reputation, she must It would be better to send it to the palace as early as possible. Your Highness, don’t worry, my servant has determined an auspicious day and will send the purple genk to the palace on the sixth day of next month."
Wen Hongyaoqian stood up, bowed to Xiao Yuanhui twice, and said with a smile on his face: "Zi Daan has been sensible since she was a child. She has served His Highness very docilely and is not picky about her status. I will not belittle my cousin as a maid." . My daughter wants to be granted the title of Young Envoy. After giving birth to a child, I will ask the Jin Dynasty to grant me the title."
Xiao Yuanhui responded with a smile: "I have such a good wife, what more can I ask for? In the future, the harmony between you and your sisters will be my blessing." After that, he pushed Zi Daan's waist and coaxed: "Your sister has promised to send you there. Fu, why don’t you say thank you quickly?”
When Zi Yu heard the title of "Young Envoy", her eyes turned red with anger.
The prince's wives and concubines, with the principal concubine being the most noble, followed by the side concubine, all need to be granted marriage by the Holy Spirit. Only the daughters of wealthy relatives can be granted the concubine with the marriage ceremony.
The next two concubines, although they all have imperial titles, must be the daughters of officials. The last eight minor envoys were chosen from among the sons of good families.
Xiao Yuanhui promised her to be his concubine several times between the sheets. Until now, she had endured the humiliation of being unmarried and pregnant, and was actually suppressed by Wenhong Yao to become a "young envoy"!
Tears immediately filled her eyes, Zi Daan knelt on the ground, looking at Wen Hong Yao's eyes with a fierce look, she could only secretly hate her.
Wenhong medicine suppressed the purple coriander, and then turned back to pour wine with Xiao Yuanhui. The drum music started again, and the dancers changed into light green gauze and danced the "Lotus Plucking Dance".
After three rounds of drinking, Xiao Yuanhui was taken in turns by everyone. He was quite drunk, so he got up and went to lie down in the small flower hall at the back to sober up.
Zi Daan's eyes had been staring at him for a long time, and she quickly caught up with him.
Wen Hongyao deliberately refused to allow her to go, but Mrs. Wenhou held her back, secretly shaking her head and saying: "Now that things have come to this, we must not lose the dignity of a virtuous daughter."
Wen Hongyao watched Zi Daan hold up the hem of her skirt and follow her into the flower hall.
It’s this flower hall again!
Lutang was licking the lotus seed in her mouth and looked at Susu next to her.
Susu also remembered what happened that day and curled her lips in disgust.
In the previous life, it was Lutang who was forced to fall into the devil's cave. In this life, those who voluntarily jump into the sea of fire become purple coriander.
"Your Highness makes the decision for me!" As soon as she stepped through the door of the flower hall, Zi Yuan hugged Xiao Yuanhui's legs, knelt softly in front of her knees, and begged softly: "I really don't dare to fight for the position given by my eldest sister. But the child in my belly is His Highness’s first child, and I dare not wrong him.”
"Well, being a young envoy and a concubine is pretty much the same. With me favoring you, how could I wrong your child?"
When Xiao Yuanhui heard "first child", a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
Zi Qian had vaguely heard rumors that several maids in the Jin Palace had been pregnant in the past few years, but it was a pity that the children were never saved. Because of this, she felt that she could get more benefits by relying on her pregnancy.
"Your Highness is thinking that I haven't left the palace yet, so for the sake of Your Highness being pregnant with the child, please take more care of my mother and child."
Ziqian walked a few steps and fell on Xiao Yuanhui's lap, her aggrieved pink hairpin slipping. With tears in her eyes, she held the man's hand and pressed it on her soft belly, speaking in a delicate and innocent tone.
"I beg Your Highness on behalf of the child. Your Highness touches it, and the child is also begging."
She was kneeling on the ground, with a pretty face that was pink and white, delicate and smart, her skin was as smooth as white jade, and she was wrapped in a bright-colored tulle skirt.
She was sobbing and tangled in front of her knees, pulling people to rub her chest and belly, making her clothes rumpled and her collarbones slightly exposed, looking very romantic and charming.
Xiao Yuanhui was already having a bad time these days, and just now he saw Wen Hongyao pretending to be more angry, and now he was already smelling of alcohol.
The desire in his belly was rising and he couldn't get rid of it. He laughed secretly and backed away, making Zi Yu kneel forward. He chuckled and said: "It's just the position of concubine. I think you are an innocent daughter, how can I not give it to you? As long as you give birth to a child. If you give birth to a boy, I will allow you and your sisters to live side by side, regardless of who is above or below."
Ziqian was overjoyed and hurriedly served her, undressing and undressing her, kneeling down in front of her and flattering her, no longer caring about the word "shame".
After a quarter of an hour, Xiao Yuanhui was aroused by her. Regardless of his gorgeous clothes and his head full of pearls, he carried the person onto the flower bed, took off his skirt and took off his clothes, doing whatever he wanted.
Zi Daan asks for help from others, and she is gentle and charming.
Because of the sultry weather, she was afraid that Xiao Yuanhui would catch the heat, so she didn't even close the window pane. She held a silk handkerchief in her hand, wiping the sweat of the man on her body, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Highness, please be gentle, for fear of hurting the baby in your belly." , it’s my fault.”
Xiao Yuanhui became even more excited when he saw her contemptuous appearance, and said forcefully: "It is his good fortune that the child has such a lovely mother like you!"
Zi Daan could still hold on at first, but after being tossed and turned by him for a long time, she was sweating profusely and begging for death. Because she only thought about her position in the palace, she gritted her teeth and forced herself to look happy.
But I don't know how long it took before Xiao Yuanhui got up as fast as he could. Zi Xianqiang supported him to help him put on his robe, and then knelt in front of the couch, begging in a delicate voice.
Xiao Yuanhui felt relieved, lazily called the boy, and invited Wenhong Yao over.
Wen Hongyao came with her maid. As soon as she entered the door, she saw the soft pillows on the couch in the flower hall were rubbed to pieces.
Xiao Yuanhui was sitting on the couch, his belt and robe had been rearranged. Zi Daan was kneeling beside the couch, her hairpin ring in disarray and her clothes not covering her body.
This scene was so unsightly that Wen Hongyao collapsed and closed his eyes. He calmed down for a long time before swallowing back his tears.
Xiao Yuanhui was satisfied and indifferent, and laughed softly: "I thought about it for a while. Zi Yuan is your cousin after all, and she is pregnant. Don't be too harsh. Just give her the position of concubine. You can take her into the palace in a few days." After meeting the palace family members, I will send someone to make a decision."
With a few casual words, he not only promised Zi Yuan the position of concubine, but also held a grand wedding!
The original promise was that only at Hong Yao's wedding ceremony, Zi Daan would be appointed as a concubine, and the two sisters would get married on the same day, one facing the other.
But now, Xiao Yuanhui is going to marry Zi Daan alone as his concubine, and he has to go beyond Hong Yao as the main concubine!
"I would like to thank Your Highness for your mercy." Zi Yuan was filled with tears. Regardless of her messy clothes, she walked forward on her knees and said softly, "I will definitely take good care of the children. I will help my eldest sister and serve Your Highness with all my heart."
Wen Hongyao was forced to kneel down and agree. She couldn't help but raise her head and cry, calling out: "Your Highness..."
Xiao Yuanhui lowered his head to look at Hong Yao's gorgeous face with tears on his face. He felt his heart move slightly, but his eyes were very cold. He smiled and said, "I know you are virtuous and you take good care of Zi Daan's pregnancy. You are sharing my worries for me."
By this time, Xiao Yuanhui had lost interest.
Seeing that he was about to leave, Ziqian rushed forward to help put on his boots, and walked to the door hand in hand. She said in a soft voice: "I can't change my clothes in time, so I can't send His Highness out. Your Highness, please forgive me."
Xiao Yuanhui pinched her cheek, whispered a few words, and then walked away.
