Donggong Zhangjiao

Chapter 372 Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared
No matter what everyone thought, the Lantern Palace Banquet on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month was held smoothly.

In previous years, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month was all a family banquet, with no foreign ministers.

But this year is special. Daqi won the battle, so just like the New Year's Eve banquet, all civil and military officials and their families were invited to the palace.

Officials of the third rank and above from the imperial court all attended with their families, and it was a lively event.

The queen's belly is six months old, and she was also six months old when her last baby had an accident. It must be an old incident that makes her worried, so she pays special attention to it.

Just keep quiet, just take care of the baby and take some time off, leaving all the unimportant things out.

As for Concubine Yang, when she was just pregnant, she still wanted to show off her strength and plan this and that, but after three months of being full, she actually calmed down.

Although she never told anyone, Fang Yun knew that this was because of fetal uneasiness.

After all, I was conceived with the help of medicine. When the month is light, it won’t show anything, but as the month gets older, the problem will gradually become apparent.

If I remember correctly, according to Dr. Zeng's description, Concubine Yang should feel sleepy and tired every day now.

Of course, pregnant people always like to sleep and are lazier, which is normal, but there is nothing unusual about the pulse.

It was certainly a relief to not have Concubine Yang jumping up and down, but the Queen was no longer busy, and Fang Yun, who was co-manager of the Sixth Palace, had almost become the person in charge of the Sixth Palace. She was tired.

The other tasks can be divided out to Jin Bin or Song Lingyi, but the entertainment at the dinner cannot be divided.

So after a dinner party, Fang Yunxiao's face went numb.

The Queen and Concubine Yang went back to rest early in the middle of the dinner.

Fang Yun couldn't help but sigh, carrying one in his belly was indeed very convenient sometimes.

After sitting in the hall for a long time, he felt a little bored, so Fang Yun got up and went out for some fresh air.

Unexpectedly, he met two young ladies from the Duke of Qin's mansion in the corridor outside.

The eldest wife, Wen Shi, and the second young wife, Zheng Shi.

When the two of them saw Fang Yun, they also came over to salute.

"My wife, please see your empress."

"Ma'am, please get up quickly." Fang Yun said hurriedly, and supported the two of them with his own hands, "I didn't see the Duke's wife coming to the banquet today, and I was worried because I never had the chance to talk to the two young ladies. , it’s a coincidence now, how is the Duke’s wife?”

Outsiders only know that Concubine Zhao, who was favored by the Sixth Palace, killed all the Fang family members in a righteous way. This is why she has been favored by the emperor since he ascended the throne. For those who don’t know better, they may have thought that Fang Yun was a beautiful and ruthless woman. Unexpectedly, when they met today , but gentle and dignified.

As the eldest daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wen hurriedly leaned over to answer.

"Thank you for your concern. My wife was originally wearing mourning and should not go out to the banquet. It is really the emperor's consideration that my wife can only enter the palace. However, my mother-in-law is too sad and lingering on the bed. Now she really can't get up."

"The old Duke and the eldest son went there one after another. I couldn't bear to hear what I heard. The emperor was even more sad for many days, not to mention how uncomfortable the Duke's wife was. I looked at the two young ladies and they both looked haggard. It's heartbreaking, but fortunately, the army has won the battle and will return to the court soon, so it doesn't disappoint the two generals."

Fang Yun's eyes showed sincere respect and condolences, and his tone was gentle and full of comfort.

Thinking of her late husband, Wen couldn't help but shed tears and hurriedly wiped them away.

"My wife has behaved inappropriately. My Majesty, please forgive me."

Mrs. Zheng's eyes were also slightly red, she took out her handkerchief and handed it to her sister-in-law, and then leaned towards Fang Yun.

"Don't be surprised, Madam. My eldest sister-in-law and my eldest brother were often separated from each other, but now they are separated forever, and they have a pair of young daughters at their knees. These days, my mother-in-law is sick, and my eldest sister-in-law still has to take care of the affairs of the house. I’m really exhausted physically and mentally.”

"How can I blame you?" Fang Yun waved his hands hurriedly, "I can't go to the house to mourn in person, it's because I failed to fulfill my etiquette."

After saying this, he turned around and gave instructions to Qingrong.

"Sending someone to fetch the Buddhist scriptures handwritten by me, and letting the two young ladies take them back to the palace and burn them in front of the two generals' souls, is a small gesture of my heart. In addition, there are also the emperor in my warehouse. I also packed some of the fine medicinal herbs that I received as a gift." "Your Majesty, you are so polite. How can this be so good?"

The two sisters were about to refuse, but Fang Yunwen stopped them.

"You two, don't refuse. This Buddhist scripture was originally copied by me for the heroic spirit. I'm sorry for bothering you two ladies and bringing it back to the mansion."

Hearing this, Wen and Zheng didn't say anything more.

Fang Yun didn't lie this time. She had indeed copied the Buddhist scriptures and was going to send someone to send them to the Duke's Mansion.

The coffins of Duke Huo Chong of Qin and his eldest son Huo Mingxu were sent back to Kyoto from northern Xinjiang. They stopped and walked along the way, accepting spontaneous worship from the people along the way. Now there are still two days before they arrive in Kyoto.

I was going to wait for the coffin to arrive in Beijing before sending someone to deliver it. I didn't want it to be a coincidence today, so I just took advantage of the situation.

And opportunities always come to those who are prepared.

That night, Wen and Zheng's sisters-in-law returned to the Duke of Qin's mansion and relayed the story to their mother-in-law. Mrs. Duke of Qin was also quite touched.

Looking at the Buddhist scriptures copied by Fang Yun himself, he sighed immediately.

"Even if Concubine Zhao did this to win over and make friends, she really put her heart and soul into it. It took a lot of effort to write this down stroke by stroke, which shows her sincerity."

"What does mother-in-law mean? We and Concubine Zhao." Zheng asked in a low voice.

The elder sister-in-law, Wen, lost her husband, and her children were still young, so it was impossible for her to ascend to the title. Although her husband saved his life, he was missing an arm and was not in good health, so he probably would not be eligible for the title.

I'm afraid this title will go to the third oldest, Huo Mingxuan.

In the past, everyone was harmonious. That was because the father-in-law was still here and a bowl of water could be balanced. But now things have changed. Both Wen and Zheng felt somewhat weak due to their husbands' situation, and they were afraid that they would not get along with their uncle Huo Mingxuan in the future. Okay, so now I am working very hard to please my mother-in-law, Mrs. Qin Guogong.

Ask about everything.

Mrs. Han, Duke of Qin's wife, couldn't see how cautious her two daughters-in-law were, so she just said this.

"Since you two have come to talk to me about these things, you must think that Concubine Zhao is someone you can get close to. Now that I am sick and my second son is also sick, the house depends on you two to support me. The third child is young and can't care about this, you just make up your mind."

Hearing this, Mrs. Wen and Mrs. Zheng looked at each other, saluted in unison, and then retreated.

Then the sisters-in-law discussed it and gave Fang Yun a thank-you gift in the name of the Duke of Qin.

Giving gifts is not the key, the attitude is the key.

Only when you respond is you willing to make friends.

But what the two sisters-in-law didn't know was that the Duke's wife also had her own plans.

In order to protect his second son, he cooperated with Fang Yun, but he didn't want fate to play tricks on others, so he tied his third son with Fang Yun's adopted brother.

Fang Yun may not know it yet, but Mrs. Qin Guogong knows that her only good third son, who will be the leader of the family in the future, has become a brother in adversity with Liu Qin, Zhao Fei's sworn brother.

When the class teacher returns to the court, everyone will know.

At that time, the Duke of Qin's Palace and Concubine Zhao will inevitably be linked together.

So instead of waiting until then to show goodwill to Concubine Zhao, which seems to be forced, it is better to accept Concubine Zhao's kindness now.

During these times together, Mrs. Qin Guogong also saw in her heart that Fang Yun was a man of success and assurance.

It shouldn't hurt to be friendly with her.

(End of this chapter)