King Qi never imagined that Su Qingyu would suddenly shout loudly, and he wanted to reach out and cover her mouth.
But, it's too late.
Many of the people in twos and threes who were admiring the flowers not far away looked over.
King Qi laughed twice: "Haha, my brothers and sisters really love to joke. How can I instigate you to steal things? You heard wrong!"
Everyone found it strange that King Qi, who had never dealt with King Ling very well, was actually talking to Su Qingyu in the pavilion.
But no matter what, this scene is not as attractive as the queen's desire to find a wife for her silly son.
Everyone turned around and continued the topic:
"Although His Royal Highness Prince Fu is your Majesty's eldest son and has a distinguished status, who girl is willing to marry him?"
"Prince Fu was born stupid. His position in this life must have nothing to do with it, but this does not prevent him from enjoying endless glory in his lifetime."
"When Miss Li says this, she must be sure to win the position of Princess Fu? How about this? Let's all help Miss Li say some kind words in front of the Queen."
"You...I didn't mean that! Don't try to ruin my reputation!"
...
Seeing that everyone was no longer paying attention, King Qi took back the smile he forced on his face and stared at Su Qingyu fiercely.
"you do this delibrately!"
Su Qingyu spread her hands: "How could it be!"
"I've always been timid. You couldn't borrow something from my prince, how could I borrow it? So I thought you wanted me to steal it!"
King Qi looked extremely ugly: "You still won't shut up!"
He originally wanted Su Qingyu to handle the matter quietly, but now that it was done, the two maids standing on the left and right must have heard it.
This plan seems to be unworkable.
"Since it's not stolen, then it must be borrowed!" Su Qingyu looked guilty: "I misunderstood you. So, you tell me what you want to borrow, and I will go to my prince to lend it to you after I leave the palace. you."
King Qi was so angry that he rolled up his sleeves and wanted to leave: "No need!"
"Then, if I don't want to borrow anything anymore, are you still willing to let that miracle doctor treat my prince's leg?"
Su Qingyu stood up immediately, her black and white face filled with some kind of expectation and determination.
Seeing her terrifying face at such a close distance, King Qi was so frightened that he took two steps back: "Wait...wait for me to go back and have a look. If the miracle doctor hasn't left yet, I will ask him to go to Prince Ling's Mansion to have a look." Two eyes.”
What a miracle doctor, but he was just using it to deceive a fool like Su Qingyu. Since the plan failed, the miracle doctor naturally no longer existed.
Su Qingyu nodded repeatedly, her eyes full of gratitude: "Prince Qi and my prince have a deep brotherly relationship. However, my prince has been treating illnesses all year round, and the family has long been in poverty. Therefore, His Highness Prince Qi can help pay for the medical expenses when the time comes."
King Qi, who had already reached the steps, stumbled and almost fell to his knees.
Due to the presence of so many people, he just swallowed it.
Mingyue, who had always been indifferent, finally raised her head, and after looking at each other, Caiwei couldn't help laughing.
In terms of irritating people, it has to be their princess.
"The Queen has arrived! Concubine Hui has arrived!"
Following the eunuch's loud shout, everyone came to both sides of the gravel road as quickly as possible, stood with their eyes lowered, and saluted respectfully.
Su Qingyu came down from the pavilion and was about to pass by when she suddenly bumped into a hurried palace maid.
"This slave deserves to die! Princess Ling, calm down!" The little palace maid knelt down in fear.
Probably because she was worried that she would be punished, she even deliberately lowered her voice for mercy.
Seeing that the queen and her party had appeared at the corner, Su Qingyu could only wave her hands and say it was okay, and then the maid thanked her profusely and left as if she had been granted amnesty.
The Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet is called Autumn Chrysanthemum Appreciation, and it is actually for the purpose of choosing a wife for King Fu.
King Fu is already twenty-eight years old this year, but he has yet to marry a wife because of his foolish nature. The queen devoted her whole heart to her only son, and she did not hesitate to eat fast and pray for him, hoping that his stupid illness would be cured.
As time passed, the right to control the harem naturally fell into the hands of Concubine Hui. Everyone knows that the queen now has only a name but no real power.
After the ceremony, the queen kindly asked everyone not to be formal and just enjoy the flowers and tea.
Everyone gathered together again in twos and threes, but they all chose a place slightly away from the queen. Instead, they tried to please Concubine Hui, as well as the unhappy-looking Concubine An behind Concubine Hui, Su Qingxue.
Su Qingyu saw the formality at a glance, tilted her head and asked: "The queen wants to choose the main concubine for Prince Fu, and does Concubine Hui also want to choose the concubine for Prince An?"
Mingyue bent down and explained: "My subordinates only learned yesterday that Concubine Hui does have plans to marry Prince An's concubine."
Caiwei asked curiously: "How did the princess know?"
Su Qingyu drank tea and was happy to watch the show: "Look at those noble ladies, they are trying to fawn over Su Qingxue, but Su Qingxue is still unhappy. It's just that Concubine Hui is still there, so it's hard to get angry."
"Queen, since we are here to appreciate chrysanthemums, why not let all the girls compose some poems on the theme of chrysanthemums to add to the fun. What do you think?"
Concubine Hui's attitude was very respectful, and she seemed to always be following the Queen's lead.
The queen's graceful and kind face always had an anxious expression, but after hearing Concubine Hui's suggestion, her eyes suddenly lit up.
"Concubine Hui is still thoughtful, so I'll do as you say!"
Although she has asked capable people to check the temperaments of these noble girls, the girl's family is always in the backyard for a long time, so there are very few things that can be found out. Among them, there are many news that those officials deliberately fabricated to prevent their daughters from being selected as Princess Fu.
If there is this method of testing talents on the spot, and if one by one comes up for her to look at carefully, she will definitely be able to choose the best princess for Prince Fu!
So, Concubine Hui gave the order, and the girls, who were originally happy and had their own thoughts, all stood there, a little at a loss.
If you do well in poetry, you may have a chance to become King An's concubine, but you may also have a chance to become King Fu's main concubine.
But if you deliberately let yourself perform poorly, wouldn't it make Concubine Hui think that she has no ideas?
Seeing the girls struggle from the beginning to gritting their teeth and making a decision, Su Qingyu only felt sad.
Everyone wants to be the concubine for King An, but not the main concubine for King Fu. This shows how unique King An's position in the court is now.
"I heard that Princess Ling was also a talented woman praised by everyone in the past. I wonder if the Queen and I will have this opportunity to see your poems?"
Su Qingyu really didn't expect that she could eat melon and eat it on herself.
But when she saw Su Qingxue's obviously pale face, she immediately guessed that Concubine Hui probably doubted Su Qingxue's original reputation as a 'talented woman'.
Ever since the original owner was disfigured, she has been locked up in the backyard without even taking a step outside.
Su Qingxue didn't let her have a good meal, but let her have access to various collections of books, just to ghostwrite for her, a 'talented woman' who wanted to make a name for herself in the capital.
Unexpectedly, this matter would arouse Concubine Hui's suspicion.
But what Su Qingyu doesn't quite understand is that even if Su Qingxue's reputation as a talented girl is fake, their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are now in the same camp. Why do they want to expose this matter in public?
She stood up from her position and headed towards the pavilion, being polite and thoughtful.
"My wife's false reputation made the empress laugh. My wife has never been a talented woman. The real talented woman is actually someone else."
Su Qingyu stood there calmly, but just a fleeting look could make Su Qingxue panic.
