After marrying a powerful minister, the female partner was pampered

Chapter 215 The marriage is abandoned
Lu Xingzhi paused for a moment and then said: "Today is the emperor's birthday, and the queen mother wants to choose a concubine for the emperor at the banquet."

Qiao Jingjing was surprised, then thought of something and was a little surprised, "So the Queen Mother doesn't really want to see her parents. What she wants to see is actually Shuangshuang. She wants Shuangshuang to also participate in the selection of concubine?"

"Yeah." Lu Xingzhi frowned.

"But if the Fu family is interested in both of them, they are coming to propose marriage..." Qiao Jingjing reminded.

Lu Xingzhi said helplessly: "When I found out what the Queen Mother meant, I already informed the Queen Mother about this matter, but the Queen Mother said that it was just verbal. After all, the Fu family has not formally appointed someone."

Qiao Jingjing frowned, "But the Fu family is already choosing a date. If nothing goes wrong, they will come to recruit people in the next few days, and the Queen Mother seems to be very interested in Shuangshuang. What should I do? "

Lu Xingzhi suddenly asked: "On the way back this time, did the Queen Mother ask you about Shuangshuang?"

Qiao Jingjing was startled, "I asked a few questions..."

At this point, she suddenly realized.

The Queen Mother is interested in Shuangshuang. Is it because of her?
At that time, she didn't know about the Fu family's matchmaking.

If she had known that the Queen Mother had that intention, she would have said that she was already married to her.

"The Queen Mother just asked a few questions casually, and I didn't think much about it." She was very annoyed.

"I know, this matter has nothing to do with you." Lu Xingzhi patted her shoulder comfortingly, "The Queen Mother is only interested in people from Xingzi Village."

"Ah?" Qiao Jingjing was stunned.

Lu Xingzhi paused for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand to caress her face, "Madam, she has good looks and elegant manners, and she knows a lot of fun that others don't know. Naturally, the Queen Mother felt that Shuangshuang, who also came from Xingzi Village, wouldn't let people know. disappointment."

Qiao Jingjing realized belatedly that he was praising her.

She couldn't help but feel dumbfounded.

Just now I asked him to say a few more words to praise her, but he refused, so he ended up going in a big circle, waiting for her here.

She pursed her lips and smiled, and said coquettishly: "When did this happen? You are still looking for pleasure in me."

"I'm telling the truth." Lu Xingzhi looked at her with a smile.

Qiao Jingjing blushed slightly and coughed lightly, "According to what you said, the Queen Mother will be interested in both of them. She must think that your husband is excellent and your sister is not bad either."

"No matter what the reason is, since the Queen Mother has spoken, both of them must enter the palace today." Lu Xing knew.

Hearing this, Qiao Jingjing became a little worried, "What if the emperor takes a fancy to Shuangshuang..."

Lu Xing knew: "There are many ladies attending the banquet today. As long as both of them don't show their heads, the emperor and the queen mother may not be able to see her."

Qiao Jingjing nodded, "That's right."

Seeing that the time was almost up, Lu Xingzhi was about to tell his servants to see if Mother Lu and others were ready, but at this moment, the maid Zhiyi from Dexintang came over.

"Sir, madam, the old lady asks you to come over."

Lu Xingzhi agreed and took Qiao Jingjing to Dexin Hall.

When they arrived, Lu's father, Lu's mother, and Lu Shuangshuang were all there.

The three of them were obviously nervous about entering the palace suddenly.

Especially Mother Lu.

There was obvious panic on her face, "Why do we have to enter the palace too?"

"The Queen Mother wants to see you." Lu Xing knew.

Mother Lu frowned, "Can't you just go?"

"I'm afraid not." Lu Xingzhi shook his head.

"Isn't it okay to claim that you are sick?" Mother Lu asked unwillingly, "Your father and Shuangshuang can go." Lu Xingzhi paused and explained: "When the Queen Mother talked about it this morning, I already refused it once for you, and now I'm talking about feeling unwell. , The Queen Mother will definitely know that this is our excuse, and it will not be appropriate to offend the Queen Mother."

When Mother Lu heard this, her lips moved, but she said nothing more.

But the constant movements of twisting the handkerchief revealed her inner uneasiness.

Qiao Jingjing thought she was nervous because it was her first time entering the palace.

But now it seems that Mother Lu is not nervous, but uneasy, as if she is afraid of something.

Father Lu shook Mother Lu's hand and whispered, "Don't worry, everything will be fine."

Mother Lu sighed and said with concern: "The Queen Mother's summons is too sudden. If we had notified us in advance, we could still find someone to learn the rules and etiquette of entering the palace. Now it is too late to find someone to learn the rules and etiquette of entering the palace. I'm afraid." When the time comes, he enters the palace and behaves inappropriately, causing displeasure among the nobles in the palace.”

Qiao Jingjing paused for a moment. Was she worried about rules and etiquette?
Lu Xingzhi comforted him and said, "Mom, don't worry, the Queen Mother knows our family's situation and won't embarrass you on this matter.

Moreover, there is also Jingjing.

On her way back last time, she stayed with the Queen Mother for a few days and got to know the Queen Mother somewhat. You can just follow her. "

Hearing this, Qiao Jingjing also said: "My husband is right. Although there are many rules in the palace, as long as we talk less, nothing will go wrong. The Queen Mother is actually quite kind."

Mother Lu seemed to finally feel relieved and nodded, "Well, as long as you are here, we are not afraid."

Lu Xingzhi then mentioned a few more words to a few people, then they all got on the carriage and set off to the palace.

Arriving outside the palace gate, several people got off the carriage one by one.

As soon as he stood still, a young man came over and bowed to Lu Xingzhi, "Mr. Lu."

Lu Xingzhi turned around and saw it, nodded slightly, "Master Fu." Then he introduced to his family, "This is Master Fu, the editor of the Hanlin Academy."

The person coming was none other than Fu Nanxiu.

He didn't expect to meet several people outside the palace gate. The joy on Jun's face was obvious. After Lu Xingzhi introduced him, he was about to say hello to Lu's father and mother, but when he saw Qiao Jingjing beside Lu Xingzhi, his expression suddenly changed. .

The other party was wearing official uniform and was obviously a married woman.

How could this be?
Isn't she Lu Xingzhi's sister?

Thinking of something, he quickly glanced at Lu Shuangshuang, who was standing next to Father Lu and Mother Lu.

Seeing that her eyebrows were somewhat similar to Lu Xingzhi's, he immediately understood.

This is Lu Xingzhi’s sister...

Realizing this, he couldn't help but look at Qiao Jingjing again, and then asked in a serious tone: "Master Lu, this is..."

After asking, he held his breath, still holding on to the last glimmer of hope in his heart.

Seeing his reaction, Lu Xingzhi frowned, but still introduced him: "This is my wife."

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Fu Nanxiu's face turned pale and he took two steps back.

Father Lu and Mother Lu had never met Fu Nanxiu before, and they were very happy to meet him. Just when they were about to speak, they saw a huge change in his face, and they were deeply surprised and puzzled.

Lu Shuangshuang followed her parents, her head slightly lowered, with a look of shame on her face. She had obviously guessed who Fu Nanxiu was.

"Sorry, I'm feeling a little unwell, so I'll take my leave now." Fu Nanxiu finished speaking in a hurry, then staggered away.

The Lu family was confused.

"What's wrong with Mr. Fu?" Father Lu couldn't help but ask.

Lu Xingzhi paused and glanced at Qiao Jingjing, but didn't say anything more. He just said, "Let's let the marriage go."