Daughter of Hou's Mansion

Shangguan Miao was served by a black prince. Among the men in the Great Xia Dynasty, except for the emperor, he was the most honorable.

"My lord, you're back." Side Concubine Xiao greeted her gracefully, with the expression on her face that even Feng Shi who was following her was extremely admiring.

According to Shangguan Miao and Concubine Xiao's age, it is really not suitable for such a game, but Concubine Xiao's water-like pupils, who are already over [-] years old, are brighter than those stars, and they are full of admiration and reverence , full of fantastic colors.

Heroes are for admiration. Feng remembers that when she was still in the boudoir, her mother taught her this way. After she married into Prince Qin's mansion, in the back house, she admired her mother-in-law the most Concubine Xiao, who admires and plays with this set of heroes is a genius.

Concubine Xiao's body is very thin, and she is very close to the tall Shangguan Miao.She took the initiative to change Shangguan Miao's clothes.

Shangguan Miao's ice-like face didn't seem to have changed, but her knees were bent in coordination, otherwise Xiao Choufei's height would not be able to reach him at all.

After changing into homely clothes, Mrs. Feng came up to greet Shangguan Miao, said a few gossips, and left.

Side Concubine Xiao has already set the tea set on the table, whenever the prince comes to her Mingyue Pavilion, she will make tea for him by herself.

After delivering a cup of fragrant tea, the old prince opened his eyes slightly and said, "Thanks for your hard work."

Concubine Xiao smiled lightly, that smile was like a white lotus after the rain, fresh and elegant but with the shyness of a little woman: "What did the prince say, I really hope that every day I can make tea for you like this .”

The old prince took a sip of tea lightly, lowered his eyes slightly, but side concubine Xiao knew that her words must have made the old prince feel guilty.This guilt is for her, and of course it is for others, but that person has already become a dry bone, and she will not mind taking advantage of her.

The official body waits for the big press.Shangguan Miao has gone through three dynasties, and became famous when he was young. When he was a prince, the northwest border was unstable, and even the central government was occupied by various forces. No one was willing to let go of the big piece of meat in the northwest.

Later, the Rong people in the northwest took advantage of the mutual reluctance between the court and the middle to resort to a scheming plan to destroy thirteen cities in the northwest, which once plunged Daxia into a huge crisis.At that time, the position of Northwest General, which everyone was vying for, became a hot potato. No one had the confidence to pacify the Rong people and regain lost ground.

It was at that time that Shangguan Miao was ordered to lead the Northwest Army, which was not yet mature at that time, to fight against the soldiers. At that time, he had just married for less than a month.By the time he drove those Rong people out of Daxia's territory in one fell swoop and returned to Shangjing, his eldest son was already four years old.

At that time, Princess Qin was sick all over, took care of the children, and took care of the Prince Qin's mansion. She died of exhaustion within three days after Shangguan Miao returned to Beijing.

Concubine Xiao didn't know whether Shangguan Miao loved Qin Wangfei or not, because she hadn't entered the mansion at that time, but she knew that the prince felt ashamed. He gave up his small home for Da Xia and Northwest. When I saw the eldest son for the first time, the toddler who could already run and jump asked him, "Who is it?" This kind of shock was not insignificant.

Later, she entered Prince Qin's Mansion, and after giving birth to her son, she became No.1 in the palace of Prince Qin. Similarly, she only saw the prince once every few years. The service was done properly, without even a single complaint, this hard work is naturally deserved, but what he said about making tea for him every day made him feel guilty.

"However, I also know that this is impossible. The prince is the god of war in the hearts of the people of Great Xia. How can I do it for my own sake?" Xiao Concubine Xiao's voice was very tactful, with faint sighs. With a trace of sad.

At this time, Shangguan Miao had already raised her head, and keenly caught a tear falling from the corner of her eye.

Although he is in a high position, there are only three women around him, one is his wife who died young, the newlywed, but separated for five years, the flower-like woman finally withered in his back house, and the other It was Concubine Xiao, Xiao Qin'er. Concubine Xiao's elder brother was his subordinate, and the brother and sister depended on each other for life. Later, Concubine Xiao's elder brother was seriously injured to save him, and entrusted this sister to him before he died.

When he saw Concubine Xiao for the first time, he didn't think about making her his own woman. This woman is so weak, even more delicate than the original wife. How can such a woman be in his palace? Survival, his palace can only ruin a woman's youth.

However, by accident, he and Xiao Qin'er became husband and wife. Xiao Qin'er expressed his admiration to him regardless of the face of the girl's family. In the end, he also violated his original intention and accepted Xiao Qin'er.

But such a dodder flower, which looked extremely weak, did not wither because of his neglect. She opened branches and leaves for him, and she took care of the palace for him. He was moved by the tenderness like spring wind and rain, because he knew very well that Prince Qin's woman is not easy to be.

And his other woman was the court lady who taught him back then, and she gave birth to a daughter for him. After her daughter got married, she led her to practice in the nunnery in the northwest corner of the palace, and never stepped out of the nunnery.In Shangguan Miao's view, it is probably because of his own reasons. Now he is 66 years old and spent 48 years of his life in the Northwest. The days when he returned to Shangjing in 48 are few and far between. Which woman would be willing to wait for him? 48 years.

Xiao Qin'er was the only one, so he gave her enough honor and respect, just because he knew that it was not easy for her.

"I'm getting old, so I don't plan to go back after I come back this time." Shangguan Miao said slowly.

Concubine Xiao stared at Shangguan Miao in disbelief for a while, and finally tears flowed out uncontrollably. She wiped her tears with a handkerchief, and was so happy that she could hardly speak. It was exactly the same when she was responsible for her. After decades, she still loves to cry like that, and the old prince's frozen expression slightly relaxed.

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When Mrs. Feng returned to her Luoxia Garden, she happened to pass by Tingtao Garden. Tingtao Garden was the most central seat in the entire Qin Palace, and it was the main courtyard of the Prince Qin's Palace. The people living in it were naturally the owners of the Prince Qin's Palace.Since the death of Shangguan Qin and his wife, it has been vacant for more than ten years, but now the gate of the courtyard is suddenly reopened, and Feng's eyes are almost reddened by the magnificent courtyard.

"Everyone, be vigilant, time is running out, and this courtyard must be tidied up before the end of the month."

When Feng Shi walked in, he just heard such a sentence from Butler Bai.Concubine Xiao has always been in charge of the affairs of the backyard, but when Taoyuan reopened, there was no sound at all before.

"Butler Bai." Feng called out to the old butler with gray hair.

This butler is the old prince's confidant. When the old prince was in the northwest, he would serve by his side, and when he returned to the capital, he would follow him back to the capital. Presumably there is really no one in this world who is better than him staying by the old prince's side. Long, so Feng didn't dare to push him too hard in front of him.

"Second Madam." Seeing Feng Shi, Butler Bai still bowed respectfully. The etiquette was not bad at all, but his expression was respectful but alienated.

"I heard that Taoyuan is going to rest again? Didn't I hear from my concubine beforehand?" Feng looked at the style of that courtyard. As the main courtyard of Prince Qin's Mansion, it had been vacant for more than ten years. Every flower and every grass is meticulously maintained, and there is only one possibility for repainting and tidying up. 13acv.

"This is the order of the old prince. I heard that Taoyuan will be the new house for the son to marry his wife." The housekeeper Bai told the truth that Feng had already expected but was unwilling to believe.

The main courtyard has always been lived by the owner of the palace. Back then, the old prince and the old princess lived there, Shangguan Qin and his wife lived there, and now it is Shangguan Jue and Wei Qingluan.Feng's hands in his sleeves were tightly clenched into fists, but there was still a smile on his face.

Although the old prince would perform martial arts with Shangguanjue every time, deep down in his heart, Shangguanjue was his own grandson, so what is their family?Feng thought angrily.

Over there, Manager Bai didn't bother her when he saw that she seemed to be lost in his own thoughts, and still ordered everyone to tidy up the courtyard at a leisurely pace.

Feng just stared blankly for a while, until the servant girl behind her worriedly stepped forward to remind her that she suddenly woke up.

"The prince's marriage is a major event in the palace, so I won't bother Mr. Bai." Feng said with a smile.

Amid Mr. Bai's words of "Second Madam, walk slowly", Feng Shi helped the maid's hand and left the courtyard that she had been thinking about for more than ten years.

When he returned to Luoxia Garden, Mrs. Feng directly overturned the tea on the servant girl, and sat on the seat with a livid face. Shangguanjue, but relying on the blood of his direct line, what is so good about him? Comparable to her son, why didn't the old prince see it, why did he support that lump of mud?

"Ma'am, don't be so angry." Lan Yu, the close maid, stepped forward to persuade her.

Feng said with a sneer: "We haven't entered the door yet, and we are going to overwhelm all of us. Now that we have officially entered the door, there is no place for us."

Lan Yu knew that the person Feng was talking about was Wei Qingluan, so she said: "Who is she? Madam is her elder, there is no reason to disrespect elders."

"Respect? Have you ever seen that dude respect me?" Feng said angrily.

"My son is someone who doesn't want to be famous. How can the concubine want not to be famous? If she is like this, how can the old prince tolerate her." Lan Yu's words made Feng's heart feel a little better.

While talking, a person walked in outside, Feng hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Master is back."

Shangguan Yu is in his early forties, tall and tall. As the blood of God of War, it is almost natural to practice martial arts. Shangguan Yu has shown extraordinary talent in martial arts since he was a child. It is a pity that he will always have a superior Shangguan Qin above him. The difference of eight years meant that Shangguan Yu could only look up to Shangguan Qin. It wasn't until Shangguan Qin lost his life on the battlefield that Shangguan Yu began to show his prominence. Now he is Minister of the Ministry of War and the official position of the second rank.

Shangguan Yu's complexion was not good-looking, Feng guessed that there was something unhappy outside, so he didn't dare to bother him too much, after changing into homely clothes, he asked the maid to bring a bucket of soaked herbs, and personally served Shangguan Yu Foot massage.

Feng's thoughtfulness greatly benefited Shangguan Yu, and gradually the hostility on his face dissipated a little.

Feng wiped Shangguan Yu's feet with a clean handkerchief, and asked tentatively, "Master, is something bothering you?"

Shangguan Yu didn't hide anything from Feng Shi when he arrived, and said: "During the morning court today, my father and the emperor resigned as Marshal of Northwest China and handed in the commander's seal."

Feng said "ah", full of surprises, the old prince is old, but Feng thinks that the old prince will retire from the position of Marshal of the Northwest Army after death, so the old prince will retire. After coming down, who will be in charge of the Northwest Army, the legendary invincible army.

"The emperor also agrees?" Feng is not only a woman who only sees the inner house, even Shangguan Yu often discusses with her the affairs of the court. The court is the world of men, and the inner house is the battlefield of women. However, these two battlefields In fact, they are closely related.

"The emperor will not agree immediately, but I think the father seems to be determined. If you can't do it once, you will definitely go to the table twice or three times. In the end, the emperor will definitely agree. The Prince Qin's mansion has been in charge of the Northwest Military Camp for so many years. How can the emperor not be afraid, he tried his best to support that dude Shangguan Jue, and what he valued was his uselessness." Shangguan Yu said.

"After the father retires, there must be someone to step up to him. Who does the master think it will be?" Mrs. Feng added tea to Shangguan Yu. After all, the Northwest was run by the Qin Palace for many years, and those soldiers were almost all cultivated by the old prince. However, if Li'er can be sent there, when he has enough qualifications, he may not be better than the short son.

As expected, Shangguan Yu and Feng Shi have been husband and wife for many years, and they both thought of going together: "I want Li'er to go to the Northwest to practice first, even if his current qualifications are not enough, those officers and men will not do it for the sake of their father. I will mention him a lot, and when he has made meritorious service, even my father will understand who is the most suitable person to entrust this palace to."

When Feng thought of Tingtao Garden, he couldn't help but said a little discouraged: "The old prince personally ordered Mr. Bai to open Tingtao Garden, saying that he would move to Tingtao Garden when that dude got married. I can't understand how hard we are working. I can't shake that dandy's position in my father's heart, and I don't know what my father is thinking in his heart, every time he is so angry that he whips that dandy, but in his heart he defends him the most, what good is that dandy?"

Feng complained casually, but heard a "pop", it was Shangguan Yu who crushed the teacup in his hand, and the porcelain shards pierced into his palm, dripping blood.

Feng Shi was taken aback, and hurriedly stepped forward to break Shangguan Yu's hand and said, "Master is angry, how can he vent his anger with his body?" After speaking, he hurriedly brought the medicine box, and carefully picked out the medicine box. Those broken pieces of porcelain bandaged the wound.

Shangguan Yu had a sinister smile on his face: "No matter what that dude does, won't he be disappointed? Father, are you really blind? How can the mud help the floor to the wall?"

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The old prince resigned five times in a row, and the emperor had no choice but to accept Shangguan Miao's resignation in the end, but let the original mighty general go to the northwest to take over the Northwest Army.This mighty general was a confidant single-handedly picked up by the emperor after he ascended the throne, and he had never been to the Northwest. This behavior also made everyone understand that the emperor did not trust his uncle as much as he had shown.

But it is also easy to understand, which king can tolerate a war god general who is more famous than his own emperor, not to mention that the northwest side has been run by Shangguan Miao like an iron bucket, even if there are soldiers every year. People's invasion would not cause any major obstacles, so Shangguan Rui dispatched his confidants with confidence. Of course, he will also pay the price for his decision in the near future.

Qingluan secretly feels pity for the old prince, but this is how it is in the court, as a king, he has long been used to this kind of thing of "cooking the rabbit to death, and hiding the bird with bow".Thinking about how the old prince spent almost all his life fighting for the Northwest, even though he was dissatisfied with his attitude towards Shangguanjue, Qingluan still admired this prince in his heart.

The Qin Prince's Mansion, a legendary existence of the Great Xia Dynasty, what is left after surrendering the military power?

Looking at the snowflakes falling outside the window, Qingluan doubts from the bottom of her heart whether the emperor's favor for Shangguanjue is true or because of Shangguanjue's "uselessness". Luan's face is slightly solemn, so is Shangguan Jue's name of a dandy to confuse the people in Xiao's side concubine or the high-ranking king?

The snowflakes outside seemed to be getting tighter and tighter, but Qingluan felt chills in his heart.

She still remembers when Shangguanjue talked about the scene when she lived with the emperor and the empress Yuan before she was five years old. At that time, they were like a family of three. After reaching a high position, he had to be suspicious, the Tian family was ruthless, Qingluan saw it again, and felt sad for Shangguanjue's loneliness in his heart.

"Girl, it's getting colder these days, don't stand by the window." Behind her, Xia Zhi took a cloak and put it on for Qingluan. She didn't know what her girl was thinking just now, but for a moment she felt that The back is exceptionally lonely.

The thick cloak is covered with a layer of fox fur. It is bright red and has no stray hairs. This is a betrothal gift from Shangguan Jue a few days ago.

The betrothal gifts of 24 sets almost blinded the eyes of the people in Shangjing. The tall red coral bonsai, four boxes of purple, pink, white, and black longan-sized round pearls...everything is worth a thousand gold. But Shangguan Jue ordered everyone to carry him to the Marquis of Weiyuan. At that time, even Wei Che was a little stunned. Shangguan Jue's generosity was several times bigger than marrying a princess in the palace.

ps: There is one more update, I didn't wash my hair first.