Reborn eldest daughter

In the middle of the night, the Qinzheng Hall was still brightly lit. Situ Lingzhi, the current emperor of the Dali Dynasty, was sitting there, holding a book in his hand and looking at it seriously. However, the book in his hand was not Memorial.After a while, Situ Lingzhi put down the notebook in his hand.

"Alas—" Situ Lingzhi let out a long sigh, he really couldn't see what was so special about this Zhao Keran, and why Xu'er cared so much about her.Although such an ordinary girl was born in a big family, her father has not yet inherited the title.Moreover, this woman has neither an alluring appearance nor amazing knowledge. At most, she wrote a poem at Mrs. Qin's birthday banquet that shocked people.He didn't understand why Xu'er fell in love with such a girl, but he knew very well in his heart that even if he objected, Xu'er would not give up. On the contrary, if she really fell out with him at that time, Xiao Xiao Zaitian's spirit will definitely blame him.

Thinking of this, Situ Lingzhi opened his mouth and ordered, "Li Fuquan, grind the ink."

Soon, Situ Lingzhi picked up a pen and began to draw up an imperial decree.Li Fuquan, who was waiting on the sidelines, felt very strange, usually the emperor would not write the imperial decree himself, what kind of imperial decree is it that the emperor is required to personally draft the decree?Thinking of this, Li Fuquan glanced secretly.In the end, he was taken aback. He didn't expect the emperor to draft such an imperial decree.However, he quickly realized that he quickly looked around, pretending he didn't see anything, but there was already an uproar in his heart.

I have to say that on the night of the fourteenth, no one slept well.Whether it's Zhao Song and Qin Xianghe who are scheming, Zhao Keren who is planning, Zhao Keran who is watching a play, or Situ Lingzhi who is worried about his son, they are all worried.It seems that the night of the fourteenth can really be regarded as a sleepless night!

However, no matter whether you slept well or not on the night of the [-]th, the [-]th will come on time, and you will definitely not be late.

On the morning of the [-]th day, every palace in the capital, as well as the mansion of the duke, was very busy.Although they entered the palace to attend a luncheon, they had to get up early in the morning to make preparations, and they didn't even have time to eat breakfast.

Naturally, there is no exception in the Zhenbeihou Mansion.At Maoshi, when it was still daylight, Zhao Lin, his two wives, Xiao Ling and Li Fei'er, had already woken up.After a round of bathing, dressing, and grooming, they were finally ready.

After preparing everything, they came to the gate of Zhenbeihou's Mansion and prepared to enter the palace in a carriage to attend the banquet.And all the masters in the Hou Mansion came to the gate to see them off.Not long after, Zhao Lin, Xiao Ling and Li Fei'er boarded the carriage and set off towards the palace.

Such a situation actually happens every year, but Zhao Song and Zhao Yong couldn't calm down for a long time.In fact, they had participated in this kind of Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet before. Before they got married, Zhao Lin would sometimes bring their legitimate sons into the palace to attend such Mid-Autumn Banquet, which was also allowed.But since they got married, they have never participated in this kind of Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.Although, with their identities, some palace banquets are still invited to attend, but such Mid-Autumn Festival banquets are a symbol of status.So every time they saw such a scene, it aroused their determination to win the position even more.Only when he becomes Marquis of Zhenbei in the future, can he enter the palace in a carriage to attend this kind of banquet that represents a status symbol.

Even if Zhao Keran wanted to hide from such a farewell scene, it was absolutely impossible, so she was pulled up early in the morning.Standing at the door to see him off, Zhao Keran still didn't catch a cold.She didn't understand, didn't she just enter the palace to attend a banquet?Why do you want everyone to see you off?Originally, Zhao Keran didn't understand, but after seeing the changing expressions of her father and second uncle, she seemed to understand the reason.

Seeing the changing expressions of his father and his second uncle, Zhao Keran only thought it was funny in his heart. It seems that this is probably the reason why his grandfather asked a group of them to see him off!It seems that it is fake for grandfather to ask them to come out to see them off, but the real purpose is to ask father and second uncle to take a good look at it! 13acv.

Zhao Keran had just come out with the purpose of his grandfather asking everyone to come out to see him off, probably to stimulate his father and second uncle!Let them see the advantages of being a superior, and then make their competition more intense. Only in this way can the most suitable successor be selected.Only the successor who wins this competition will be able to lead the Zhenbeihou Mansion to a better development.

Thinking of this, Zhao Keran had to admire his grandfather, no matter what time, he would seize every opportunity to intensify the competition between his father and his second uncle, so as to choose the most suitable candidate.I have to say that my grandfather is really an old fox!

In fact, Zhao Keran's guess was pretty close, Zhao Lin really did this for this purpose.He has always been very aware of the open and secret struggle between Zhao Song and Zhao Yong, but he has never stopped it. He added fire when necessary, in order to choose a suitable successor. Only in this way can he lead Zhenbei The Hou Mansion moves towards a better tomorrow.

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Soon, the carriage had arrived outside the palace gate.According to the regulations, unless there is special permission, horses and carriages are not allowed in the palace.So when they arrived at the palace gate, Zhao Lin, Xiao Ling and Li Fei'er got out of the carriage and got into the sedan chair prepared in the palace.

Zhao Lin had to go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and together with other dukes and princes, and princes, kowtow to the emperor.Xiao Ling and Li Fei'er wanted to go to Qifeng Hall where the queen lived, and bow down to the queen first.This is the etiquette that must be performed every time you enter the palace for a banquet.

After all the proper etiquette had been performed, it was not yet time for the banquet to start. Zhao Lin and several other princes gathered together in a palace to drink tea, chat and wait.Xiao Ling went to the Empress Dowager's Palace to pay her respects.And Li Fei'er went to Shuhui Palace to find her daughter, the emperor's concubine—Concubine Shu.

As soon as she entered Shuhui Palace, Li Fei'er saw a woman wearing a light green palace dress sitting on the main seat of the hall.A light blue long dress with light blue peonies embroidered on the cuffs, a few auspicious clouds drawn out by silver thread, a row of blue sea clouds at the hem, a wide piece of light yellow brocade on the chest, and her gestures are like the wind. She is as graceful as a fluttering willow, and she is dressed in a simple and elegant way, but without losing her softness.This is her daughter, the current Concubine Shu——Zhao Mei.

Seeing Zhao Mei, Li Fei'er hastily performed a kneeling salute, "My wife sees Concubine Shu, and concubine Shu is blessed and safe."

Seeing Li Fei'er saluting, Concubine Shu quickly winked, and asked the nurse beside her to help Li Fei'er up, "Mother, why bother to be so polite? We are mother and daughter, why should we care about these trivial rituals?"

Concubine Shu said it nicely, but if Li Fei'er really didn't need to salute, she could have said it at the beginning instead of opening her mouth hypocritically after Li Fei'er finished her salute.

Of course, Li Fei'er is well aware of this, but her face is still full of smiles, "What are you talking about! Although we are mother and daughter, there are differences between monarchs and ministers. Etiquette is still indispensable."

Li Fei'er understands very well that the daughter in front of her is not only her own daughter, but most importantly, she is also the emperor's concubine, the current Concubine Shu.Moreover, in fact, I was not allowed to enter the palace to participate in this kind of palace banquet before.Because she is not an official wife, but only an ordinary wife, and an ordinary wife will not have imperial orders, so according to the law, she is not allowed to enter the palace to attend any banquets.However, fortunately, after her daughter entered the palace, she was favored and promoted to concubine.Even she was sealed for this reason, and could enter the palace to attend various banquets if she had the opportunity.In addition, if Yong'er wants to become the Marquis of Zhenbei, he will definitely need the support of Concubine Shu. Therefore, Li Fei'er pretended not to know the tricks about the matter of saluting.

After hearing Li Fei'er's words, Concubine Shu covered her face and smiled, "Mother is so polite. Sit down first! Come and give me some tea."

Soon, a court lady brought out the tea.Li Fei'er picked up the tea, took a sip, and winked at Concubine Shu. Concubine Shu naturally knew that her mother should have something to say to her today, so she would wink at herself, so, She opened her mouth and commanded,

"Okay, you all go down first! Ben Gong and mother have some personal things to say. No one is allowed to come in without Ben Gong's order."

"The slave (servant) obeys!"

Soon, all the court ladies and eunuchs had retreated in file.

After everyone had retreated, Concubine Shu asked, "Mother, do you have something you want to tell me, right?"

Li Fei'er nodded, and said, "Do you know what happened recently? I'm talking about the marriage between Zhao Keren and the Zhongyi Houfu. Have you heard about it?"

After hearing Li Fei'er's words, Concubine Shu let out a mocking smile, "This matter has been raging in the capital, how could I not know about it? However, that Zhao Keren must have been a blessing in disguise! It turned out that only the stall Such a good marriage. It's just that Zhao Keran was pitiful, but he was secretly attacked by his sister."

Li Fei'er nodded, "It's because of this that I'm worried."

After hearing Li Fei'er's words, Concubine Shu raised her eyebrows and asked very puzzled, "Mother, what do you mean! We all knew about this marriage at the beginning. Originally, this marriage belonged to Zhao Keran. Now it's just Zhao Keren, it's not bad for us! You weren't worried at the beginning, so what are you worried about now?"

Li Fei'er frowned, "You don't know, this marriage was decided by the late Lord Zhongyi. When Zhao Keran was originally betrothed, I was not very worried, because with Zhao Keran's talent and appearance, probably Shuan I don’t want to live with Shizi Lin. So I don’t worry about it anymore. But, you have to know, it’s Zhao Keren who is engaged now. With Zhao Keren’s talent, appearance, and ability, I’m afraid he will fascinate Shizi Lin. At that time, if the entire Zhongyihou Mansion is on Zhao Song's side, it will be very unfavorable to us."

After hearing Li Fei'er's words, Concubine Shu also frowned, "Mother is right, but there is nothing we can do now. We must not destroy this marriage again!"

Li Fei'er shook his head and said, "No, the change of this marriage is already very reluctant for the master to agree to, if we are still making trouble, if the master finds out, we really can't bear to walk around gone."

After hearing Li Fei'er's words, Concubine Shu frowned, "Then mother, is there anything you can do to help second brother? If it really continues like this, second brother may really miss the throne."

Thinking of this, Concubine Shu was actually very anxious.For a long time, although the Zhenbeihou Mansion has lost its previous splendor, it still occupies a considerable place.So the Zhenbei Hou Mansion has always been her biggest backer.You must know that it is very important to have a strong background in the palace.If her own brother does not inherit the title in the future, it will have a great impact on her and her son's future.

Thinking of this, Concubine Shu couldn't help complaining, "It would be great if the second brother married a wife with a better background. I really don't understand what is so good about that Zhou family. Although she is the daughter of Zhou Guogong's family, but It’s not from the concubine, but from the concubine. You see, how Zhao Song will choose! He married the eldest daughter of the Duke of Qin’s mansion. You see, Qin Xianghe’s elder brother can already inherit the title and become the Duke of Qin .Also, coupled with the fact that Mrs. Qin of Duke Qin's mansion has a good relationship with the Queen Mother, this should be a great help to Zhao Song! So I really don't understand why the second brother chose such a wife. Be kind to him No help either."

The lights are on at night.After hearing Concubine Shu's complaint, Li Fei'er's expression became very ugly.In fact, what Concubine Shu was talking about was the constant pain in her heart.At the beginning, she had always opposed Zhao Yong's marriage to the Zhou family. After all, the Zhou family's status and status were absolutely unsuitable.Just a concubine, although Zhou Guogong is also one of the four princes, compared to the other three, it has declined particularly sharply.In addition, the status of a concubine is not high, so it is of no use to his future.

When Zhao Yong proposed this marriage at the beginning, Li Fei'er was firmly against it, but later, Zhao Yong forced him to die.In the end, Li Fei'er had no choice but to compromise.But since they got married, she hasn't given Zhou a good face, and even stuffed Zhao Yong with a lot of women.But I don't know why, in these years, except for the Zhou family, no concubine has given birth to a child, not even a daughter.For this reason, she thought it was Zhou's envoy, but she had already sent many doctors to see Zhao Yong's concubines, but none of them saw anything wrong.In the end, this matter can only let it go.

However, Li Fei'er hated Zhou Shi more and more.However, she still likes the pair of children born to the Zhou family very much, after all, they are also her own grandsons and granddaughters.

Seeing Li Fei'er's complexion turned bad, Concubine Shu also knew that she had said something wrong, so she quickly changed the subject, "Mother, is there anything you can do to help Second Brother?"

Concubine Shu's words made Li Feier wake up from her own thoughts. After thinking about it, she said, "It seems that there is still a way, and that is to let King Yun marry Keping."

"What, Keping?" After hearing Li Feier's words, Concubine Shu was taken aback.

She was very clear about Li Fei'er's words, she wanted her son to marry the second brother's daughter.That's right, the Keping that Li Fei'er was talking about was Zhao Yong's daughter - Zhao Keping.And the King Yun mentioned just now is her son, the current Eighth Prince - Situ Yun.

Seeing Concubine Shu seemed very surprised, Li Feier nodded, "That's right, if Keping becomes a princess, it will definitely be a big help for Yonger. Isn't Zhao Keren and Zhongyi Hou Has the government made a marriage contract? If Keping can also make a marriage contract with King Yun, then she will definitely not lose to Zhao Keren."

After hearing Li Fei'er's words, Concubine Shu smiled very reluctantly. That's right, if her son married Keping, it would definitely be a big help for the second brother.But for his son, it is definitely not a good thing.You must know that the second elder brother has not inherited the title yet, and is just a small minister of the Ministry of Rites.His son is not only the eighth prince, but has already been crowned king.If his son married Keping, what good would it do to his son's future!

What's more, my mother only thinks about my second brother, and doesn't think about her. It's very difficult to climb to this position by myself.How much help did my mother and second brother give me back then!Now that she has become Concubine Shu and gave birth to King Yun, now they want to marry King Yun, how can there be such a good thing!If my second brother is now the Marquis of Zhenbei, then I can still think about it.However, the second brother has not yet ascended the title of knighthood!If something unexpected happened in the future, if the second elder brother hadn't become Zhenbeihou, wouldn't the future of his son be worrying?

Thinking of this, Concubine Shu smiled unnaturally, "Mother, I'm afraid this is not good!"

After hearing Concubine Shu's words, Li Fei'er's face sank, "If there's anything wrong, I think it's pretty good. Keping and King Yun grew up together, and there is a foundation of affection between the two of them. Moreover, They are still cousins, isn't that great? Besides, Keping, you watched her grow up, don't you think she is not worthy of King Yun?"

Of course it is not worthy!Concubine Shu thought secretly in her heart, but she couldn't say it like this, because after all, she didn't know what would happen in the future. If her second brother really ascended to the title, then she would still have to ask him for help in the future, so Can't tear the face off just yet.

Thinking of this, Concubine Shu's face was full of smiles, "Mother, what are you talking about, how could Keping not be good enough for Yun'er? You would say it too, I watched Keping grow up Yes, she is indeed a good girl, this Gong is very clear. If it is really not good enough, it must be that Yuner is not good enough for Keping!"

After hearing Concubine Shu's words, Li Fei'er nodded in satisfaction, "That's good, since you also think that Keping and King Yun are very suitable, then it's decided. Just choose a good day and let them get engaged first! After Keping and Ping, let them get married."

After hearing Li Fei'er's words, Concubine Shu kept cursing secretly, but she put on a very embarrassed expression on her face, "Mother, I actually agree with what you said, but you should also know , Yun'er is not a child of ordinary people, who can arrange marriages casually. You have to know that even this palace has no way to decide Yun'er's marriage."

Li Fei'er frowned, and looked at Concubine Shu suspiciously, "Then what do you mean—"

After Concubine Shu smiled, she said, "Mother, you also know that since ancient times, marriages have been ordered by parents and matchmakers. You must know that Yun'er is not the son of only one person in this palace. He is still the son of the current emperor. Therefore, Yun'er's marriage is not only a matter for me alone, it is also the emperor's matter. So, you should also know that Yun'er's marriage is not for anyone except the emperor. They can’t be the masters, even this palace is the same.”

After hearing Concubine Shu's words, Li Fei'er frowned, "Then what you mean is that you have no way to decide who Yun'er will marry now, right?"

Concubine Shu nodded, "Yes, mother, you have to know that the marriage of the princes is not a trivial matter, but a matter of the country. How can I intervene in such a matter?"

After hearing Concubine Shu's words, Li Fei'er frowned even tighter, "Could it be that we have nothing to do."

Concubine Shu said, "Mother, how about I find a way to test the emperor!"

As if a person in the desert saw the source of water, Li Fei'er's eyes lit up, "What you said is true."

"Of course," Concubine Shu replied with a smile, "but I don't guarantee that it will happen."

"It doesn't matter, as long as you are willing to try."

Concubine Shu nodded. In fact, although she said so, she would never ask. She would not let her son be a wife who is not helpful.I said this just to let my mother know that I have tried my best and the result is beyond my control.

"Okay, mother, the banquet is about to begin." Concubine Shu stood up, "We should also set off."

Soon, the two of them got into the sedan chair and headed towards the banquet.