Originally, Zhao Ruolan didn't take the concubine seriously. Even if she was a concubine, with the word "concubine", she was just a concubine, and she couldn't be on the stage. In the future, the third prince... wouldn't he still have concubines? That concubine has a much higher status than the concubine. How can I be a wise queen when I can't bear this now?
Just think of it as a bit of experience in advance.
However, when the concubine came to invite An Jing to tea the next day, Zhao Ruolan almost smashed the teacup in her hand when she saw the concubine's expression and appearance - it was so similar, not in terms of appearance, but in terms of the look in her eyes. The expression on her face was actually quite a bit like Zhao Zhilan's innocent and lively days before she got married, and also a bit naive.
If they didn't know about her rebirth, those who knew would never say anything. Zhao Ruolan would have thought that the Empress had sent someone to eavesdrop under her bed, or that the Empress was also reborn?
Zhao Ruolan was silent for too long. The concubine who was kneeling on the ground felt aggrieved and confused. She secretly looked up at Zhao Ruolan's face and met Zhao Ruolan's eyes. She was so frightened that she almost screamed. She quickly lowered her head and put her head to the ground. Cover up.
Zhao Ruolan put the tea cup aside with a stiff expression, then waved to Shi Yun to step forward and take the hairpin on the tray that Shi Yun was holding: "Serve Your Highness well, I hope you will blossom soon. "
After saying that, she got up and walked to the inner room. She was afraid that if she didn't leave, she wouldn't be able to control her emotions.
If she had known earlier... she might have been able to persuade herself earlier and be more open-minded. But now it suddenly appeared in front of her without any warning, and she couldn't resist it.
On the one hand, he was worried that the third prince liked Zhao Zhilan in his previous life and would fall in love with someone who was somewhat similar to Zhao Zhilan in this life.
On the one hand, it was anger. Why did he let the third prince know what happened in his previous life, and let the third prince know that he had liked someone like Zhao Zhilan? Why did God ruin her plan and layout even though he allowed her to be reborn? Why is it just such a person?
Zhao Ruolan walked back and forth in the room. She smashed a lot of things last time and was scolded by the third prince. From then on, even if she was angry, she did not dare to smash things randomly. Besides, although the third prince didn't like it, she didn't dare to smash things randomly. She, but did not deprive her of the right to manage the house. As the matron of the house, Zhao Ruolan felt a little reluctant to pay for the smashed things.
It is true that the third prince is too poor. Without the help of his mother and concubine, his annual income is only the salary from the court, and the Zhuangzi shop that the emperor had previously rewarded, his annual income combined is only about three thousand taels.
It looks like a lot, but what can you do? Calculate the annual expenses. When the eldest prince’s family gives birth to a son and is three months old, which year will he not be given money? The second prince has taken a concubine, and the wine is being served. As a brother, do you want to give him a gift to celebrate? The fourth prince got a daughter, and the whole package was a huge expense. The fifth prince is about to get married. As the elder brother, would you like to give him some money to help?
Furthermore, the third prince has a strong self-esteem, and he had the help of Yongyi Houfu when he built his mansion before. He had an account in his mind, and he had to repay part of it every year. In this way, the Prince's Mansion basically spent as much as it had, and even some could not make ends meet.
Zhao Ruolan was not liked by the third prince to begin with. How could she bother him with such vulgar things? She didn't want to disturb the third prince, didn't dare to ask, and wasn't willing to use her dowry to make up for it, so what should she do?
We can only reduce expenditures, but we cannot open up open source.
A set of tea sets in this house, if purchased from an official kiln, would cost three to five hundred taels of silver. If you buy it from a private kiln... With that face, if a guest comes to see the porcelain from your private kiln, word will spread that the third prince is really poor.
With worries, no matter what happens, Zhao Ruolan will never break things again. For the maids like Shi Yun, this is really a happy event.
"Princess, would you like to have a cup of tea first?" Shi Yun was so dizzy after thinking about it that she went to the tea to comfort her - this matter is dangerous. If Zhao Ruolan felt really angry, It must be vented, and whoever joins in will be unlucky. However, there is danger in not being comforted. Afterwards, Zhao Ruolan came to the conclusion that since you, a maid, are worse than a dead person, you might as well just become a dead person. At least it's not an eyesore if a dead person doesn't breathe.
Shi Yun didn't want to die innocently, so she would rather choose the former one, even if it was dangerous, as long as she didn't die.
Zhao Ruolan opened her mouth and asked: "I don't drink..."
Shi Yun quickly interrupted her and grabbed her hand to prevent her from attacking him later.
"Prince Princess, calm down. You said before that the more anxious and panicked a person is, the more likely they are to make mistakes. Please calm down, I don't know what happened..." Shi Yun said, if it still doesn't work, wait a moment. She had to hug Zhao Ruolan.
Zhao Ruolan was originally very angry, but now her face looked a little strange: "You said you don't know what happened?"
Shi Yun nodded, and Zhao Ruolan's expression became even weirder: "It's so obvious, can't you see it?"
What do you see? Shi Yun's confusion was true. She only knew that Zhao Ruolan started to stiffen after getting the concubine's tea cup. She thought there was something wrong with the cup of tea. Later, Zhao Ruolan didn't even touch it.
"Did the concubine drug you?" Shi Yun guessed, Zhao Ruolan suppressed her anger: "Didn't you realize that the concubine's appearance and demeanor are somewhat similar to someone?"
Shi Yun frowned and thought about it for a moment, not sure: "Somewhat similar to Aunt Bai?"
Zhao Ruolan's anger was like a pot of cold water poured on a fire - Aunt Bai and Aunt He were both carefully selected by her for the third prince, and they were somewhat similar to Zhao Zhilan in appearance. There's nothing wrong with those two, so why would she have a problem with the concubine? Do you still have to be so angry?
Thinking of this, the expression on her face slowly calmed down. The looks of Aunt Bai and Aunt He were part of her plan for the third prince. The concubine was not brought about by her. It was outside of her plan. It would make her feel out of control, so why was she angry?
Zhao Ruolan slowly walked to the table and sat down. Shi Yun quickly put the tea cup into her hand.
Zhao Ruolan took a sip, and the slightly bitter tea finally calmed her down. She thought about it over and over again, and then she concluded that her anger was not directed at the concubine's appearance and demeanor.
But three things.
One was the recent cold treatment of her by the third prince. She vaguely judged in her heart that even if she was the prince's concubine, if she was not favored, she might not be able to sit on the position of queen in the future. Even if she is the original wife, it only takes a moment for her to be deposed. As long as the current queen or future queen mother said she was unfilial, the third prince could immediately depose her.
The second one is the anger towards the queen, the old witch... If it weren't for her, how could he be in this situation? As a result, she was like this, so the old witch still wanted to find a way to get another concubine to come over to trouble her and put a nail in the third prince's house.
The third one is for Zhao Zhilan. If he doesn’t take good care of himself at the border, he has to go back to Beijing.
Zhao Ruolan was already in a state of disarray in this capital city, and now Zhao Zhilan was coming back to add to the chaos.
Everything collided together, so Zhao Ruolan's temper built up. Now, it's like a firecracker. As long as a little spark ignites the thread, it will explode in an instant.
Zhao Ruolan took a deep breath. She couldn't be angry or angry. Although there were many things, they were not fatal. She could always solve them if she took her time.
The first is her status as the third prince's concubine, which requires her to please the third prince. As long as the third prince treats him well and can be as devoted as his wife, then the queen in the palace won't be a problem. Firstly, she still has many years before she becomes the Queen Mother, and secondly, she always prefers her own son. The third prince's kindness to her will wear off sooner or later. There are times when a biological mother and son fall out, let alone a half-way mother and son who are full of calculations and exploitation.
Then there is Zhao Zhilan. As long as the third prince likes her, Zhao Zhilan will already be married. If the third prince does not want to ruin his reputation, then Zhao Zhilan has nothing to fear.
In the final analysis, the third prince still needs to stand by her side to support her. If the third prince wants to like her, he must value her.
Zhao Ruolan put the empty teacup aside, and Shi Yun quickly filled the teacup with a wink.
"Don't I have to copy Buddhist scriptures during this period? In addition, I haven't been feeling well these past two days. Since this concubine is also on a jade plate..." Zhao Ruolan said slowly. Shi Yun quickly interrupted her: "Princess, if you are sick now, I'm afraid the queen in the palace will think too much about it."
Zhao Ruolan paused for a moment before the concubine came in. She, the main concubine, fell ill, which must be because she was dissatisfied with the concubine. The key is, where did the concubine come from? After the queen selected her, she specially issued a decree to marry her in.
"Then I think it's not sincere to copy Buddhist scriptures in the mansion. I want to go out and stay at Huguo Temple for a few days." Zhao Ruolan said again, but then she realized that it was not appropriate. This was still an expression of gratitude. The queen is dissatisfied.
This can't be done, that can't be done, Zhao Ruolan's face darkened.
Shi Yun comforted her: "We can't be anxious. You always said before that if you are anxious, you will make mistakes. Let's take it slow first and wait a few days..."
Zhao Ruolan was silent for a while, and then suddenly said: "We cannot let Mr. Concubine give birth to a child. If it is a aunt, even if it is a child, it is not a big deal if the background is too low. But if the Concubine gives birth to a son, the status will be different. .”
Shi Yun blinked, not quite understanding what Zhao Ruolan meant. Can Zhao Ruolan still control the pregnancy and childbirth?
