Houmen's step-wife

Chapter 18
I saw Mrs. Liao, the Marquis of Jinxiang, walking in with the two women in person.

A woman in her early thirties, with a cold appearance and a dignified body, is the wife of the British prince Ma Shi.

The other one is a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old, with a very delicate and lovely appearance, she is Su Qingxue, the daughter of Princess Shouning.Because she was born to the eldest princess when she was nearly forty, she was extremely favored.And because she is eccentric, mischievous and cute, and her voice is like a silver bell, she was specially named the Lord of Baoling County by His Majesty.

But to the former Su Wan'er, Princess Baoling was definitely not mischievous and cute, she was simply a life-threatening ghost. When she saw her, she reflexively felt nervous and afraid, wishing she would never see her again for the rest of her life.

Su Wan'er's emotions even affected the current Su Wan. Therefore, when she saw the figure of Princess Baoling and the others, Su Wan's body stiffened involuntarily.

But thinking that she was not the Su Wan'er she used to be, let alone allow her to bully her without daring to resist, so she quickly relaxed.

"Mrs. Tai, Baoling pays homage to you again. I wish you a long life and a long life." When Su Wan came back to her senses, she saw that the county lord Baoling had already walked in front of Mrs. Tai, with a slightly mischievous expression. Blessings, blessings, she said in her silver bell-like voice.

That quirky and cute appearance makes people like it from the bottom of their hearts, and it seems that their mood has improved a lot.

Mrs. Song Tai seemed to be no exception, with a wrinkled smile on her face, she quickly stretched out her hand to help her up and said, "The county magistrate will be excused, I don't dare to be an old man."

Mrs. Ma, the wife of the Duke of England, also greeted Mrs. Tai, and then said: "Bao Ling has been spoiled by us, and I hope Mrs. Tai will not be offended."

"Where is Madam Shizi, I like it before it's too late!" As he said that, he beckoned County Master Baoling to sit beside him with a loving face, and the joy was self-evident.

Sure enough, the Lord Baoling sat down beside Mrs. Song Tai, and stuck out her tongue at Mrs. Ma, as if protesting what she said just now.

Ma Shi smiled helplessly and let her go.

Sitting on a high place, Baoling naturally had a clear view of the people below. When she saw Su Wan, her face sank and she let out a cold snort.

Although the cold snort was soft, but the place was small, everyone could still hear it clearly.

Following the gaze of County Lord Baoling, and remembering Su Wan's current identity, everyone immediately understood, and there was inevitably some deep meaning in the eyes they looked at Su Wan.

Fortunately, it was time to go to Mrs. Song Tai's courtyard for a formal birthday celebration, so there was no chance for County Lord Baoling to make trouble and Su Wan escaped for the time being.

Palace, Palace of Diligence.

Emperor Xian De, who was reviewing the memorials in the West Nuan Pavilion of the front hall, suddenly asked on a whim: "Is it Nanny Song's birthday today?"

The eunuch Yang Yong, who was serving at the side, immediately said humbly and respectfully: "My lord, today is Mrs. Song Tai's birthday. A few days ago, the Ministry of Rites has sent the birthday gift to Jinxianghou's mansion. Now, even the empresses in the harem, the prince's son-in-law and the families of civil and military officials, who have made good friends with Jinxianghou's mansion, have also given gifts."

Emperor Xiande nodded, with no expression of joy or anger on his face, "Oh, how many families have gone to Jinxiang Hou's Mansion today?"

Although Yang Yong was a little confused about His Majesty's thoughts at the moment, he still said with a smile on his face: "The orders of Marquis Huining, Uncle Changxing, Marquis Changwu, the British government and the Anpinghou's mansion have all gone in person, and ..."

"People from the British government have also gone?" Emperor Xian De asked in surprise as he knocked on the table with his fingers.

"Yes, Mrs. Yinggong Shizi and the Lord Baoling have gone in person." Yang Yong is not only the eunuch of Bingbi, but also the chief eunuch of Dongchang. No matter what news in Beijing, it is impossible to escape him. eyes and ears.

Emperor Xian De smiled slightly and said: "It's strange, the British government and the Marquis of Jinxiang have a vague relationship, it must be because of the little girl Baoling that she will go today, it seems that she is still infatuated with Fu Li!"

"What your Majesty said is very true. It is exactly what the Lord Baoling wants to pay respects to Mrs. Hou Tai of Jinxiang's birthday." Yang Yong said with a smile.

Ever since Fu Li, commander of Jinyiwei, rescued Lord Baoling County two years ago, Lord Baoling County had taken a fancy to him and swore that he would not marry him in this life. County Lord Baoling was confinement, unexpectedly, County Lord Baoling went to the end with a single tendon.

Emperor Xian De frowned as if suddenly remembering something, and asked: "The people from Marquis Changwu's mansion also went, who went there? As far as I remember, Mrs. Marquis Changwu seems to have passed away."

Speaking of which, the deceased Mrs. Su was still her aunt and cousin!
"Returning to Your Majesty, Marquis Changwu married a new step-wife a year ago, and she is the one who went to Jinxiang Hou's mansion to celebrate his birthday this time."

"Huo Aiqing got married again, why didn't I know? Who is this newly married stepwife?"

"Your Majesty is busy with everything, so how can you forget about such small things." Yang Yong first complimented, and then explained: "This little Su family is actually from the same family as the Wuhou Mansion in Xianchang, but she was born in a branch of the British government. , my father is just a poor man, he passed away early, and my mother is sick in bed, and there is a younger brother in the family, and the family situation is quite difficult."

Emperor Xiande finally tasted something when he heard this, it seems that this little Su family is just a puppet introduced by the British government, but this is understandable, after all, the two sons of Marquis Changwu are still young Instead of letting Marquis Changwu marry a noble lady from a noble family, it is better to set up a puppet that can be controlled.

Emperor Xiande didn't sympathize with Xiao Su's, this matter was really nothing to him, so it was over after hearing it.

Few people who can successfully sit on the throne are kind-hearted and soft-hearted.

Emperor Xian De pondered for a moment, then stood up suddenly, and said: "The weather is fine today, and I happen to be bored in the palace too, why don't I go out of the palace for a walk, and also go to see Nanny Song and Fu Aiqing by the way."

This Fu Aiqing naturally refers to Fu Li, commander of Jinyiwei, not Fu Ming, Marquis of Jinxiang.

"Yes, I will inform the Imperial Horse Supervisor to make preparations." The emperor's travel support, security guards, etc., are all under the supervision of the Imperial Horse.

"There's no need to worry about it. I only need to bring a few personal guards. I don't need to make a fuss. I don't want people to find out my identity."

"Think twice, Your Majesty!" Yang Yong immediately knelt down when he heard this, and persuaded him earnestly: "Your Majesty, if you don't have a body of gold, what if someone bumps into your Majesty? Gong, after the empress dowager found out, she severely reprimanded the servants, if the queen mother knew about you...the queen mother would definitely not spare the servants!"

Yang Yong cried exaggeratedly.

The admiral of Dongchang, who is majestic outside, is just a humble servant in front of the emperor.

(End of this chapter)