happy match

Recently, the third prince's affairs in the court hall were not going well, and every time he came down from the court, he was often sullen.When I came to Concubine Zheng, I wanted to complain and vent my dissatisfaction.But with Mrs. Zheng and others present, some things were hard to say, so I had to restrain myself.

The third prince was casually chatting away gossips, but the depressing scene that made him vomit blood unconsciously appeared in his mind.

At his suggestion, Qian Shilang formally proposed the land tax reform plan at the court today.The original land tax system is indeed flawed, but the new reform measures have not been tested and are not very convincing.Gu Xinian confronted each other mercilessly, hitting the nail on the head with every sentence.Qian Shilang was stupid, he was not an opponent at all, and his face was reddened by the rebuttal after a while.

Although the mocking eyes of the courtiers were not directly aimed at him, this feeling was enough to make the third prince, who had always been a good man, depressed and annoyed.

"Zhang'er," Concubine Zheng's concerned voice sounded, "Your complexion doesn't look very good, did you encounter something unpleasant?"

The third prince gathered himself together, smiled casually and said: "It's just some troubles in the court, mother and concubine don't have to worry."

Although it was an understatement, the gloomy eyes were not the case at all.In front of Zheng Shi and others, Concubine Zheng couldn't ask too many questions, so she had to suppress the doubts in her heart first, and casually changed the subject.

While talking, the maid came to report again: "Imperial concubine, Gu Shilang is asking to see you outside."

When Ye Qinglan heard this name suddenly, her heart beat faster.My ears felt a little hot.Fortunately, she kept her head down, but no one noticed her strangeness for a moment.

Concubine Zheng was surprised, and said with a smile: "Please come in and talk." The maid respectfully took the order and retreated.

Concubine Zheng then smiled and said to Zheng Shi: "Xi Nian seldom visits this palace on weekdays. I probably heard that you have entered the palace today. This palace has been honored by you."

Zheng was amused.Ye Qingning knew who Gu Xinian was here for, and couldn't help but secretly envy her.The cousin who never puts any woman in his eyes really cares about the tenth sister...

There was a trace of coldness in the third prince's eyes.What does Gu Xinian mean by showing up at this time?To show off, or to demonstrate?In the past few years, he spent so much time lobbying, but Gu Xinian just pretended to be deaf and dumb and refused to agree.It's fine now.He actually stood upright in the court hall, standing next to the prince who should have turned his eyes into hatred...

Gu Xinian walked in amidst the subtle eyes of everyone who had their own thoughts.

Not long after he came to court, Gu Xinian was still wearing a black official uniform, but he was even more elegant.The black eyes under the thick eyebrows swept lightly, and quickly passed over Ye Qinglan's slightly drooping pretty face.Then with a slight smile, he greeted Zheng Guifei and the third prince.

Leaving aside the court disputes, Concubine Zheng Gui is Gu Xinian's biological aunt, so she is naturally a little affectionate when they meet each other.As for the third prince, he did a good job on the surface, no matter what he was thinking in his heart, his face was amiable.He even joked with a smile: "My aunt just arrived not long ago. You rushed over here, and the news is really well-informed."

This sounds normal.In fact, there was a hint of sarcasm.The fact that Gu Xinian was so well informed about the affairs in the palace was naturally because of Empress Gu.

Actually, the third prince wronged Gu Xinian this time.Gu Xinian received a message from Ruomei last night, knowing that Ye Qinglan would enter the palace with Ye Qingning and the Zheng family, so after leaving court today, he didn't even go to Empress Gu's Fengyi Hall, and went directly to Concubine Zheng Here it comes.

Gu Xinian just acted like he didn't understand anything.Responding to the past casually.

The third prince had suffered a lot before, and now he must be full of anger.but.Judging from the third prince's pretentious temperament, he would never lose his composure in front of so many people.So... just let the Third Prince be sullen all by himself.Anyway, he is the one who has the upper hand now.

Having been together for many years in the previous life, he is very familiar with the third prince's temperament.Seemingly easy-going and amiable, he is actually very proud. He is determined to do something and never gives up halfway.This is the advantage of the third prince, but if he makes good use of it, it will be an out-and-out fatal flaw.

In terms of land tax reform, the third prince was unlucky and fell into a disadvantage.However, he can be sure that the third prince will never stop here.Instead, it will continue.

This time, he made a good plan to make the third prince fall hard...

Gu Xinian's casual eyes met the third prince's in the air. Under the gentle and calm appearance, there were actually turbulent waves hidden.However, only the two of them knew it well.

Everyone was talking, but no one paid attention to Ye Qinglan's side.Ye Qinglan was finally able to secretly breathe a sigh of relief, and quietly glanced at Gu Xinian.

After the last time we parted, it was more than a month since we last saw each other.

To be honest, she didn't toss and turn and miss him day and night.She even tried her best not to think of him, but her life was more peaceful and pleasant.It wasn't until the moment she saw him that she realized that she actually missed him very much.

But at this moment, he was clearly sitting across from her, but she couldn't look at him openly, and didn't even have a chance to speak...

Ye Qinglan felt an inexplicable sour feeling in her heart, and secretly sighed.

Gu Xinian seemed to have sensed Ye Qinglan's depression, and looked over soothingly.Their eyes were fixed for less than a second, and they quickly moved away as if nothing had happened.

This short moment of staring at each other can be regarded as a small comfort.Ye Qinglan cheered up, pricked up her ears to listen to everyone...mainly to Gu Xinian.You can't look at him openly, but it's okay to listen to him!

Gu Xi Nian doesn't talk much on weekdays, but he is actually very eloquent. Even though it's an insignificant gossip, he can still say it with wit and wit.The amusing Concubine Zheng and Mrs. Zheng both pursed their lips and chuckled.

According to the practice in the palace, only the empress is eligible to call relatives into the palace.It is very difficult for ordinary concubines to see their family members.Concubine Zheng's status is only below that of the empress, she can call relatives into the palace, and she has to report that she has the empress' approval.This time, when Zheng Shi and others were called into the palace, they had already obtained the consent of the queen.The imperial dining room has already been instructed, and at noon someone will bring exquisite meals, and the maids will go to the dining room to arrange tables.

Concubine Zheng said with a smile: "Xinian, it's rare for your aunt and cousin to enter the palace once, so don't leave at noon, stay and have dinner together before leaving!"

Gu Xinian smiled and said: "I would like to follow the imperial concubine's will." This sentence amused Zheng Guifei.

According to the rules in the palace, men and women have different seats.Obviously there were only six people eating, but they were divided into three groups.The third prince and Gu Xinian were seated together, and Concubine Zheng and the Zheng family were seated together.As for Ye Qingning, together with Ye Qinglan, they were led to eat in the room next to the dining room.

Ye Qingning couldn't wait for this, as soon as she sat down, she let out a long breath of relief.Then, taking advantage of the maids serving at the side not paying attention, she whispered in Ye Qinglan's ear: "Fortunately, I don't need to come often, otherwise I would have to suffocate people to death."

When you are a guest in another house, although you have to be more reserved, there is always a chance to speak quietly.Unlike just now, he didn't even dare to breathe.The gorgeous and majestic palace has a depressing atmosphere everywhere, and even the ordinary maids have solemn faces.

Ye Qinglan pursed her lips and smiled lightly, and replied in a low voice: "Be patient, I don't think we will stay for too long. After we have dinner, we will probably be able to go back."

Ye Qingning nodded, and whispered in her ear: "I really didn't expect my cousin to come today."

There are too many subtexts in this sentence.Ye Qinglan only felt that her cheeks were getting hot, but she responded nonchalantly: "Yeah, I was surprised too!"

Due to the fact that there were a few strange court ladies around, Ye Qingning couldn't make fun of her, so she just laughed a few times.

The food in the imperial dining room is naturally delicious.However, no matter how delicious it is, you can't eat it with your belly open.Otherwise, it would really be a joke among the court ladies.

Ye Qingning's eating was very refined and elegant, and she stopped chopsticks after only one or two bites of each dish.Ye Qinglan was well educated, and she only ate a little and half full.

"Don't worry, go to my place after you go back, there are plenty of snacks." Ye Qingning whispered in Ye Qinglan's ear.

Ye Qinglan almost laughed out loud, but nodded solemnly on her face.

The maid who was serving at the side secretly admired it in her heart.As expected of the nieces of the imperial concubine, look at these two ladies, the table manners are really impeccable!

The two sat idle for a while, and Concubine Zheng sent someone to call them over.This time, neither the third prince nor Gu Xinian showed up.

Concubine Zheng smiled and said: "Zhang'er and Xi Nian both have business to do, so I let them go back first. Sister Ning rarely comes to the palace once, and it's too boring to stay in this palace all the time. Can someone from the palace take the two of you to the Imperial Garden for a walk?"

He said he wanted to let them go out for a walk, but he actually wanted to distract the two of them so that he could have a private conversation with Mrs. Zheng.

Ye Qingning responded with a smile.Then, a woman in court dress about twenty years old stepped forward and led Ye Qingning and Ye Qinglan out of Concubine Zheng's bedroom.Then go to the imperial garden.

At this time, when the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, the imperial garden is competing for beauty, and all kinds of exotic flowers and plants are dizzying.Ye Qingning and Ye Qinglan watched with great interest, but felt much more comfortable than before.

When passing by a rockery, Ye Qinglan only felt that it was indescribably familiar, and couldn't help laughing.

Isn't this the place where Gu Xiyu and Shen Changan met?In a blink of an eye, half a year has passed.But looking back now, it's still vivid.

Now Shen Changan is still suppressing bandits in Shandong.It's been so long, and there is no news.I don't know when I can come back...

"Cousin Ning!" A slightly familiar girl's voice suddenly sounded in front of her.

Ye Qingning was startled, and hurriedly looked over.

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