The princess is beautiful and Ziye

Chapter 156 Two in One
The imperial concubine held tea in her hand and said with a smile: "When the matter of King Qi is completely resolved, this palace will feel at ease."

She took a sip of tea and clicked her tongue softly, "It's just that I didn't expect that this serious trouble would be eliminated so easily..."

Aunt Fang sneered and said, "King Qi played with fire and set himself on fire. It will only be a matter of time before he ends up like this. And Concubine Jiang, who used to show off her might and was unforgiving when she was in power, is now down and down. The group of people in Qixiang Palace are used to it. She will praise the high and trample the low, and the maidservant heard that her life is not easy now. She really complied with that sentence: what you sow, you will reap the fruit."

The imperial concubine was in a good mood. After drinking tea, she stretched her waist and said, "My sister is listening to scriptures these days, so I won't go to her. Let's go for a walk in Concubine Xian's palace."

"Yes, ma'am."

Aunt Fang helped the imperial concubine prepare the palanquin and went all the way to Zhongcui Palace.

Concubine Xian rushed to the main hall after hearing the report, and Concubine Huang Guifei had already sat down on the kang.

"Why didn't the empress come and send someone in advance to tell her that the concubine is ready to prepare tea and wait for the empress. The empress came in a hurry, and the concubine was also in a hurry."

Concubine Xian's face flushed slightly, she was introverted, and she was not used to getting along with people, so she felt even more embarrassed when she encountered such negligence.

The imperial concubine waved her hands loudly, "I'm here to talk to you, and I'm not here to discuss any confidential matters with you, so there's no need for such a big fanfare."

After what happened last time, Concubine Xian became very familiar with Concubine Huang Guifei, she sat down to talk to Concubine Huang Guifei with a smile on her face.

"My concubine remembers His Royal Highness, going to Tongzhou to suppress bandits soon?"

"That's right, after the incident last time, the emperor valued Yuan Ting very much, so he entrusted him with the task of suppressing bandits this time."

In fact, it was to deal with the affairs of the Jiang family, but people who didn't know about it thought so.

Concubine Xian nodded worriedly, "Please tell Your Highness to be careful in everything. Today's world is still dominated by villains..."

That incident really terrified Concubine Xian, even now when she occasionally sleeps, she would dream of the tragedy of her family being ruined and wake up from the dream.

For this reason, she also went to her brother specially, talked about these things with him, and advised him to be careful.

After the two chatted for a while, Nanny Pan came in from the outside.

She greeted the imperial concubine first, and then said to the concubine Xian: "Your Majesty, the princess's homework for today is over, Mr. Sheng is leaving the palace soon, I want to come in and greet my empress before leaving."

Concubine Xian nodded with a smile: "Let them in."

When Nanny Pan left, the imperial concubine who was gossiping winked at Concubine Xian and said with a smile, "Both children get along well?"

"I would also like to thank you for taking care of me." Concubine Xian said very gratefully, "Zhou Yao can have such a good support, thanks to your mother."

"I don't dare to take credit for it alone." The imperial concubine said with a smile.

"I should also thank the empress. I heard that the empress is listening to scriptures these days. My brother has an ancient book of scriptures. I will present it to the empress some other day."

"My sister will be very happy."

While the two were talking, Sheng Fuqing and Fu Zhaoyao had already walked in from outside the hall.

The imperial concubine looked around in front of the two, with a satisfied smile on her lips, she thought that the two looked really good for each other.

"Swagger has met the imperial concubine, mother concubine."

"The next official pays his respects to the imperial concubine, and to the virtuous concubine."

Sheng Fuqing is a foreigner, so he can only stand behind the partition and cannot enter the bedroom.

Concubine Xian and Concubine Huang came out from the inner hall and met Sheng Fuqing in the outer hall.

The imperial concubine smiled and said, "I feel a little wronged by Mrs. Xiao Sheng for letting you, a number one scholar, teach the princess about her knowledge."

Sheng Fuqing quickly said: "Where. Your Highness the Princess is full of talent and full of knowledge. You only need to flick a little, and the princess can understand it. There is no room for me to use my skills. On the contrary, I feel a little ashamed."

This is talking, and the smiles on the corners of the mouths of the imperial concubine and concubine Xian deepened a lot.

Due to the rules, Sheng Fuqing couldn't stay for too long, so the two empresses asked him a few words, and Concubine Xian said: "It's getting late, Master Xiao Sheng, go back and rest earlier."

Sheng Fu stood up lightly, lifted his robe and knelt down on the ground.

Without waiting for Concubine Xian to ask, he said: "Your Majesty, forgive me, I have something else I want to report to Your Majesty."

"You said."

"Tomorrow, I'm afraid I won't be able to enter the palace and teach the princess homework."

Concubine Xian frowned, wondering: "Why?"

For a while, in order to allow him and Fu Zhaoyao to spend time together, the emperor arranged many of his affairs to others.

It stands to reason that Sheng Fuqing should have nothing to do these days.

Fu Zhaoyao sighed, and said worriedly, "Lord Xiao Sheng's mother is ill."

Sheng Fu lowered his eyes lightly, and said in a dull voice, "My mother started to have a fever last night, and it hasn't improved until this morning. Every time I think of my mother, I don't have the heart to teach the princess. I feel that my mother is still ill, but I can't serve her. By the bedside, I feel deeply unfilial. Therefore, I ask the empress to allow me to take care of my mother at the mansion tomorrow. Until my mother recovers, I will return to the palace to teach the princess well!"

"You are so filial, so I can't deny it. Alright, tomorrow you can stay at home and take care of your mother."

Sheng Fuqing quickly thanked her, and left in a hurry, apparently very worried about her mother's condition.

The imperial concubine withdrew her gaze and said with a smile, "He is a filial child."

Moreover, it is impossible for Sheng Fuqing not to know what it means for the emperor to stop what he was doing and specifically ask him to teach Fu Zhaoyao.

If it was someone else who was determined to climb the dragon and attach the phoenix, he would definitely not let go of any opportunity to develop a relationship with the princess.

And Sheng Fuqing's decision not to have this opportunity in order to take care of his mother's sickness is enough to show that he doesn't have that kind of intention.

It seems that this marriage can be settled.

After sending the imperial concubine away, Concubine Xian took Fu Zhaoyao to the palace and asked her what she meant.

"Mother Concubine and Imperial Concubine's meaning can be settled. Mr. Xiao Sheng has a good character and appearance. These days, Mother Concubine sees that you get along very well. It's better to make a decision as soon as possible. It's better to call Mother Concubine and Concubine" Your father is at ease. Swagger, what do you think?"

Fu Zhaoyao lowered his head and pursed his lips slightly.

To be honest, Fu Zhaoyao really felt pretty good getting along with Sheng Fuqing these days.

But she still couldn't make this decision in her heart. Whenever she wanted to agree, she would always think of what Xie Tinglan said to her.

She clenched her fingers, raised her eyes and said, "Mother, just wait a little longer. I don't think Sheng Fu has that kind of intention in treating me lightly. I'll try again."

Fu Zhaoyao lied about this, and Sheng Fuqing's attitude towards her in private was clearly on her mind.

On the contrary, it was Fu Zhaoyao, because of Xie Tinglan's words and his own wild thoughts, his attitude was not as close as when they first met.

"Mother and Concubine, I want to leave the palace tomorrow and go to Sheng's house to see Mrs. Sheng."

Concubine Xian is still not very satisfied with Fu Zhaoyao's rejection, but she respects her daughter's choice, maybe it's because the defense in her heart is not easy to break through, so she can only give her some time.

Concubine Xian nodded, "Concubine Mother asked Nanny Pan to prepare some supplements. Tomorrow, you will help Concubine Mother bring them to Mrs. Sheng and express your affection."

Fu Zhaoyao nodded.

At this time, Fu Rui's bluffing voice sounded outside the hall: "Concubine Mother! I'm back! Look who's here!"

Qiu Rong, dressed in a strong blue outfit, followed Fu Rui into the hall.

He clasped his fists in salute, nodded slightly, "I've seen your mother."

"This child, what are you calling your mother in private? Come and sit down."

Qiu Rong answered yes, and when he raised his eyes, the end of his eyes looked at Fu Zhaoyao inadvertently.

Fu Zhaoyao was also looking at him, and they happened to look at each other.

Qiu Rong froze for a moment, pursed his lips unnaturally, and said softly: "The fifth princess..."

Fu Zhaoyao tilted his head and smiled, "Why is my cousin so alienated from me? It's still the same as before, just call me Zhaoyao."

Looking at her smile, Qiu Rong was in a daze for a moment, then smiled.

"Swagger."

His voice was not clearer than before, but a little hoarse and deep, and when he called her name, his tone was slightly drawn out.

Like a feather sweeping through the cochlea, Fu Zhaoyao blinked unnaturally, then lowered his head as if fleeing.

She clenched her fists, thinking to herself why she was so disappointing?
When my cousin was not on the expedition, he was often called into the palace by Concubine Xian.

Because Fu Zhaoyao has no sisters of similar age, and his brothers have no time to talk to him, so Fu Zhaoyao often likes to pester Qiu Rong and let him play with him.

Qiu Rong has always been responsive to her requests, and has been with her until he goes off with his father.

Before leaving, Fu Zhaoyao cried for a long time. Although it happened many years ago, Fu Zhaoyao remembered it very clearly.

At that time, she and her cousin were still on good terms, why did she feel restrained everywhere when she saw her cousin again this time, unlike before?

Fu Zhaoyao twirled his fingertips and sighed a little disappointed.

As the weather became hot, Concubine Xian deliberately iced the watermelon in advance to quench Fu Rui's thirst after practicing.

Fu Zhaoyao put a watermelon into his mouth, and asked curiously, "Why is my cousin in the palace? Is there nothing to do in the forbidden barracks?"

Just as Qiu Rong was about to answer, Fu Rui was chewing ice watermelon, and hurriedly said: "I begged my father to let my cousin come! I want to learn martial arts! Like uncle, cousin, and prince brother! When I grow up, I will be a general." ! Protect the common people, mother concubine and imperial sister!"

Fu Zhaoyao was quite moved when he heard it at first, although the chubby man in front of him was not as tall as her shoulders.

Qiu Rong looked at Fu Zhaoyao and said, "In my spare time, I will go to the palace to teach Rui'er martial arts. If you want snacks from Zhenxiufang, just tell me, and I will bring them to the palace for you."

Fu Zhaoyao blushed, she really loved the dim sum from Zhenxiufang, just like before.

Unexpectedly, after so many years, Qiu Rong still remembered.

Fu Zhaoyao was not pretentious, he smiled and said, "Thank you cousin."

Concubine Xian blinked her eyes, and frowned as if drinking tea.

On the other side, Shengfu
In the main room, Sheng's mother, who claimed to have been ill all night, had a rosy face, and was leaning on the soft couch to eat grapes, while a maid was fanning her.

"The young master hasn't come back yet?"

"No, old lady. Why don't you go out and have a look?" the maid said cautiously.

Mother Sheng was about to nod when she saw Sheng Fuqing appearing in the yard.

She quickly sat up, "Baby, you're back!"

"How is it?" Mother Sheng asked.

"It's already been said. The fifth princess should come tomorrow." Sheng Fu said lightly.

Sheng's mother beamed and clapped her hands together, "That's great!"

Sheng Fuqing was still a little worried, the matter of pretending to be sick was brought up by Sheng's mother herself.

She wanted to see Fu Zhaoyao, but had no other choice, so she came up with this trick. If the princess was still filial, she would definitely come to see her.

At that time, she can take the opportunity to inquire about the princess's virtues. If there is no room for her to train her, then forget about the marriage.

Sheng's mother smiled and asked: "Baby, are you hungry? The meal I made is still warm. Lixiang, go and bring it to the young master."

Li Xiang, the maid who played the fan for Sheng's mother, went in a hurry.

When the others went out, Sheng Fuqing said softly to Sheng's mother: "Mother, if I marry the fifth princess, I will definitely move to the princess mansion. At that time, don't take Li Xiang with you. Although she is obedient and honest now , but if you have other thoughts someday, something bad will happen."

No matter how much she eats and wears, this Lixiang is an ordinary maid, but in fact she is not, she is the girl that Sheng's mother trained Sheng Fuqing a long time ago.

When I have something to do, I live in Sheng Fuqing's yard, and when I have nothing to do, I take care of Sheng's mother.

Because of the concealment, no one except their mother and daughter knew that Lixiang was actually Sheng Fuqing.

Li Xiang is a little silly, probably because of this, she is also honest and responsible, Sheng's mother loves her very much.

After hearing Sheng Fuqing's words, Sheng's mother pursed her lips in displeasure, "It is a woman's responsibility to pass on the family line to her husband. The fifth princess is already a waste, and sooner or later she will help you find someone to continue the incense. Mother listen to you, when It's time to put Lixiang out first. The princess should be sensible, and then mother will find a way to bring her back. This girl is sensible and obedient, and mother likes it."

Sheng Fu sighed lightly, "I have wronged you."

"For the sake of my baby, it's nothing for my mother to be wronged."

Sheng Fu smiled lightly, then suddenly remembered: "Mother, have you dealt with Ji Fu's matter?"

Mother Sheng frowned in disgust, "I'm looking for someone."

"What happened? How did Ji Shu provoke Li Zheng's family?" Sheng Fu frowned slightly.

"Mother has checked it out. It was Ji Shu who was looking for trouble! The young master of Lizheng's family fell in love with Ji Fu and wanted to take him as a concubine, but he didn't dislike Ji Shu and agreed to let her be a maid at home. Who knows Ji Fu's mother and daughter are ignorant, Li Zheng's family gave a dowry to carry her, Ji Fu threatened to hang herself, Ji Shu beat the robbing Mr Li Zheng, his head was broken, but fortunately he did not die. "

Sheng Fuqing felt a little nervous.

It's just that he doesn't like Ji Fu, and he used to be husband and wife with Ji Fu, but now he hears that his wife has been favored by others, and he feels really uncomfortable.

However, he scolded viciously: "Slut. She must have been restless in the room and deliberately seduced her. Otherwise, with her beauty, how could she attract the young master of Lizheng's family."

"That's what I said. I didn't admit it after I did it, and I acted like a chaste and strong woman. Isn't it because I still miss you and be the official wife!"

Sheng Fu asked lightly, "How did you solve it in the end?"

Sheng's mother smiled very sinisterly, "You just wait. Mother has thought about it, Ji Fu and Ji Shu, keeping Ji Fu and Ji Shu is always a serious concern. What's more, you are going to marry the princess. If you can't handle this matter well, then The disaster of destroying the family. Then Ji Fu has been with you for many years, and mother is not a bad person. Since there is a good way out, she can't make a decision, so mother will help her."

Sheng Fu understood it lightly, and with a distorted expression, he replied: "Mother, she married me, even if I don't want her now, she is still mine, how can..."

"rest assured."

Mother Sheng said meaningfully.

(End of this chapter)