Expensive marriage: The concubine is begging for peace again today

Chapter 41 The Yan Family
At the gate of Fushou Palace, it was still Gao Yanyun who picked up Jiang Changning's master and servant.

"I have met the county lord, the county lord Wanan." Gao Yanyun saluted, "Congratulations to the county lord."

"Sister Gao, you're welcome." Jiang Changning helped her up, and stuffed her purse, "Congratulations."

Gao Yanyun pinched it lightly, it was a glutinous rice ball, and said with a smile: "The county magistrate, please go in, the empress is waiting for you inside."

After entering the palace gate, Gao Yanyun led Jiang Changning's master and servant to the east side hall where the Empress Dowager usually lives.

"Ma'am, the county lord of Chun'an is here." Gao Yanyun stood outside the door and reported.

"Let her in." The Queen Mother said from inside.

When Jiang Changning went in, he saw the Empress Dowager, wearing a dark blue uniform, sitting on the kang by the window, and beside the kang, there was a court lady kneeling, playing chess with her.

"Greetings to the Empress Dowager." Although Jiang Changning has a rank, she is here to thank her today, so she still has to give a big gift.

"Yan Yun quickly help him up." The queen mother smiled, "I remember you can play chess, play a game with me."

Gao Yanyun stepped forward to help Jiang Changning, Jiang Changning took the place of the maid, sat on the edge of the kang, and played chess with the Queen Mother.

Jiang Changning's chess skills are mediocre, mainly because she doesn't like to delve into it, and just occasionally uses it to pass the time.

"You two come out with me." Gao Yanyun took Xiulan and Liu Ye out.

The maid brought tea in, Jiang Changning picked up the cup and pretended to take a sip.

She kept in mind what Aunt Peng said, try not to eat or drink in the palace.

"Pa" the Queen Mother made a move on the chessboard, "Xiao Ning'er, why did you suddenly move out of the dealer?"

Jiang Changning stood up, "Go back to your mother's words..."

"You don't have to be so cautious, sit down and talk." The Queen Mother laughed.

Jiang Changning had no choice but to sit back on the kang, "If you go back to your mother, Changning's surname is Jiang. You can live in the Zhuang's house as a guest, but marrying from the Zhuang's house is out of courtesy."

"Isn't it because the dealer wants you to bring your concubine into the palace?" the queen mother asked sharply.

Jiang Changning's expression didn't change, and his lowered eyes showed light, "I didn't know that the dealer had this idea until I moved, and I didn't know that the dealer had this intention before."

"Xiao Ning'er, jealousy is a woman's taboo." The queen mother stared at Jiang Changning with sharp eyes.

"Ma'am, it's not that Changning is jealous, it's actually the dealer asking for favors, which makes Changning disgusted." There is something in Jiang Changning's words, but she has never asked for favors.

"That's right." The Queen Mother smiled.

Jiang Changning didn't care if the queen mother believed this statement, it was best if she could handle it, but if she couldn't handle it, she didn't care if the queen mother wanted to point out two more concubines.

After the queen mother took a few sips of tea, "Chun'an, why do I give you this title?"

"Back to your mother's words, Changning thinks that Chun is honest and simple; An is still and steady. Chun'an is simple and steady." Jiang Changning only said the literal meaning.

"It's good if you can be simple and safe." The queen mother crossed the topic, "Xiao Ning'er, do you still have to use the willow leaves?"

Jiang Changning leaned forward and said, "Go back to Madam, Liu Ye is very helpful."

For nearly a month, she deliberately put the willow leaves aside and ignored them.

Liu Ye is quite sensible and honest.

But now it seems that everything is just the surface.

"She has learned the rules well. When you marry into the palace, she can help you." The queen mother smiled.

In Jiang Changning's downcast eyes, there was a flash of clarity that Liu Ye was indeed placed by the Queen Mother to monitor her.

The queen mother will directly point it out, and she is sure that she can't resist.

Jiang Changning gently placed the chess pieces in his hand on the chessboard.

The queen mother may not underestimate people too much, the chess game has just begun, and it is still unknown who will win the game.

Liu Ye, she won't move for the time being, but if you want to monitor her, or override her, there is no way.

"How much does Xiao Ning'er know about the Prince Jin's Mansion?" asked the Queen Mother.

"Returning to your mother, after receiving the marriage proposal, Changning asked someone to inquire about it, but the Jin Palace has strict rules and limited knowledge." Jiang Changning frowned slightly, with a troubled expression on his face.

"This concubine of the Jin Dynasty is a powerful person, of course you can't find out." The queen mother laughed.

Jiang Changning raised his eyes to look at the Queen Mother, and begged, "Your Majesty, tell Changning."

The queen mother laughed, "The concubine of Jin's family name is Yan, what did you think of?"

Jiang Changning pondered for a moment, "Shu County Yan." Jiang Changning replied.

"Prince Jin's concubine is not only from the Yan family of Shu County, she is also the niece of Emperor Zhaoxian, if not for Emperor Zhaoxian's childlessness and early death, it is still unknown whether Guangzong can take this position."

Jiang Changning's eyes moved slightly, he didn't expect the Queen Mother to talk about court secrets so bluntly.

Guangzong, that is, the first emperor.

He has been in power for 16 years, and he is not considered a wise or benevolent monarch, nor is he a faint or tyrant.

Based on what he did during his reign, future generations of historians will not evaluate him too highly.

Not only is he mediocre, but he also reuses his relatives so much that he can't lose his tail, causing Chenglong's troubles.

"The old king of Jin had a total of four concubines and seven wives before and after. However, except for the two sons born to the Yan family, the Jin king's mansion has nothing else. The Yan family's methods can be seen from this."

Jiang Changning frowned slightly. The concubine of King Jin is certainly capable, but isn't the old King Jin too lustful?
If there is a father, there must be a son. Jin Wang is also a lustful person if he wants to come.

"Mr. Yan once wanted to marry her niece to the eldest son, but Emperor Xiaozong pointed out Mrs. Qiao's daughter to He Lianfeng. Mrs. Mrs. Qiao is the successor of the founding hero Qiao Fu. It is said that she is respectful and docile." ridicule.

"I haven't heard of this, but I heard that she is good at managing the family." Jiang Changning smiled.

The Empress Dowager said with a straight face: "Changning, that is Prince Jin's Mansion, you are the justifiable Princess of Jin, and you should be in charge of Zhongfei, do you understand?"

"Changning understands." Jiang Changning bowed, not just to let her compete with the mourning concubine for the right to give.

"Qiao's family has been married into the palace for nine years, and its roots are deep-rooted, but you don't need to be afraid. I will marry you to King Jin, so I won't watch others bully you."

Jiang Changning stood up and knelt down, "Thank you, Ma'am, for your love for Changning, Changning will never forget it."

"Good boy, get up quickly." The Queen Mother smiled with satisfaction.

When the queen mother has said what she wants to say, the game of chess is over.

"Changning resigns." Jiang Changning took the gifts from the queen mother and led the two maidservants out of the palace.

As soon as she left, the emperor came back.

The emperor saw the teacups on the maid's tray, "The Queen Mother's guests have already left?"

"Let's go, emperor, do you know who it is?" the Queen Mother asked with a smile.

"Who is it?" the emperor asked casually.

"It refers to the Lord of Chun'an County, King Jin."

"Master Chun'an County, Gang'erchen even talked about her with King Jin. Listening to the meaning of King Jin's words, he complained a little bit about his mother, saying that marrying an orphan girl with no background would save the family's worries. Now there are It’s a troublesome thing if you get a fief and a title.”

The queen mother smiled triumphantly, "I just want him to be troubled, just to make him restless."

The emperor also laughed, "The queen mother's chess move is brilliant."

"The vassal lords were in chaos in all dynasties. Although Xiaozong did not allow the princes to become vassals, even if they were trapped in the capital, they would not be able to keep themselves safe. It is very necessary to guard against the vassal kings."

The emperor deeply agreed, "What the queen mother said is true."

King Jin has a serious problem in his heart. Only when King Jin is resolved can his throne be stabilized.

King Jin, who was feared by the mother and son, left the palace and went to the Langhuan Bookstore on Dingfu Street to the east.

(End of this chapter)