Lady Changning

Chapter 18 Entering the Palace (3)

Mother Jiang and Mother Ding wiped their sweat aside, Xi Hanxue still looked confident, and the others who didn't know how to handle tea also thought that Xi Hanxue did a good job, only the emperor and queen frowned.

"The emperor please serve tea." Xi Hanxue thought she was unparalleled in beauty, and even the emperor was obsessed with it, but she didn't know that the emperor's stupefaction was due to her ignorance.

Xi Changning knew that the emperor would allow Xi Hanxue to enter the palace, on the one hand because of Xi Jian's request, and on the other hand to let Xi Jian assist him forever, without any second thoughts.If Xi Changning wants to defeat Xi Hanxue, he must get the emperor's attention.

Xi Changning calmly walked in front of Xi Hanxue to serve the emperor the teacup.

"Sister really likes to joke, how is this so? The sister taught by Mammy may have forgotten."

The ironing pot, the tea warming cup, the high brewing and low brewing, the serving of tea, and the serving of tea to Xi Changning were all done to perfection. When the tea lid was lifted, the fragrance of the tea was overflowing, and the emperor's eyes lit up.

Although Xi Hanxue hated her, she didn't dare to show it on her face, she could only pretend to be an innocent and virtuous elder sister.

"Changning has done a good job, and my sister is ashamed. Your Majesty, Hanxue is guilty. She originally wanted to make tea for the Emperor, but this is the situation."

Xi Hanxue's beautiful eyes were watery, and she couldn't afford to be blessed. She thought that even if she did something wrong, but she was beautiful, the emperor at least had compassion.Sure enough, she succeeded.

"Prime Minister Xi is blessed. His daughter is talented and beautiful. It can be said that he has both talent and appearance. What is the crime?"

The emperor's words made the lady's tense nerves relax. Although there are faults, but fortunately Xi Hanxue can read people's faces.Even Mrs. Jiang who was on the side looked at Xi Changning with admiration.

"Changning is smart, the prince will not be able to do it if he doesn't work hard in the future." The emperor deliberately praised Xi Changning alone.

"The emperor praised it absurdly. Chang Ning dare not take it."

Having been praised by the emperor, Xi Changning didn't want to worry about whether Xi Hanxue used her to win sympathy.At least she got what she wanted, and the emperor at least knew that there was a man named Xi Changning.

"What the emperor said is that, and the concubine also thinks so. Changning, it's a good day to dress up today. This exquisite hair crown looks good, and it suits you just right. Before, it was too plain. No matter how frugal Mrs. Xi is, she can't just save her children."

When the eldest lady heard what the queen said, she was slapped severely. It seems that the queen still remembered this matter. Although Xi Changning also dressed up, it was naturally not as expensive as her and Xi Hanxue's clothes.What kind of ability can Xi Changning make the queen do like this?
"The empress is joking, how dare I be a concubine? This child can dress as she likes if she wants to."

The eldest lady didn't want the queen to delve into this matter, so she simply shrugged off Xi Changning.

"It's a bit plain, but the red dress looks good. Madam Gu, bring me the glazed hair crown for my jewelry box. It should look great with the red dress."

"I really don't know if Xuan Yi should be jealous seeing you loving Chang Ning so much."

"The emperor really loves to joke, and my concubine wishes to have a daughter as smart as Changning."

The emperor and the empress are nothing more than talking about Xi Changning. Although it is much better than expected, it also makes Xi Changning worry. She doesn't really want to be in the limelight. Embarrassing, especially for Jiang Miaoer and Xi Hanxue, could it be that the emperor and queen are giving her a problem?

Nanny Gu obeyed the queen's order and presented the glazed hair crown. The workmanship is naturally much more exquisite than the exquisite hair crown Xi Changning wears. It must be beautiful and moving when it hangs on the forehead.All the people present were amazed by the beauty of this hair crown, and of course some people were jealous.

Although it is not a beauty pageant, it can be regarded as a compliment to the biggest master. If we meet in the palace in the future, it will be counted.Except for Xi Changning who was still calm and breezy, everyone else was secretly speculating about the Queen's thoughts, as well as Xi Changning's thoughts surrounded by contradictory temperament.

It was not until after the meal that the emperor was involved in government affairs and knelt down that everyone walked out of the hall together.Xi Changning and Mingyu walked behind the eldest lady without saying a word, and next to him was Xi Hanxue with a dignified expression.

Suddenly, someone pushed and shoved from behind, and Xi Changning was knocked aside.Seeing someone coming, she patted the dusty clothes beside her.No wonder Jiang Miaoer was bullied by Xi Hanxue in her previous life, so she couldn't hold her breath.

"Yo. Sister Changning, you should be careful when you walk in the future. It's not good if the thing that the queen rewarded you falls."

"Sister ** said that next time Changning sees you, she will definitely take a detour, so that she won't be afraid of being knocked down."

Jiang Miaoer raised her winking eyes when she heard this, and forcibly suppressed the anger in her heart.He leaned towards Xi Hanxue who was a few steps away.

"Sister Hanxue, is Changning always acting like this? It's really infuriating."

"Miao'er is serious, it's because of her sister's sloppy behavior, Chang Ning let her temper go, as a sister, she should give way." Seeing Jiang Miao'er speaking for her, Xi Hanxue deliberately pretended to be wronged.

"Sister Hanxue is kind, but now she has let the villain get on top of her. I don't know how domineering she will be in the future." Jiang Miaoer said in a low voice.

Thinking that she, Jiang Miaoer, is also the eldest lady of the official family, but today she let a concubine make fun of her.Even Xi Hanxue, whom she has always admired, was disturbed by this girl. It seems that the life in this palace will not be lonely in the future, and she must treat this girl well.

When Xi Changning saw that Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Jiang did not see Jiang Miaoer's behavior, it was considered tacit agreement.The officials' wives and young ladies who were stalking at the side all wanted to flatter the prime minister's wife, but they pretended not to see it. In addition, even the eldest lady seemed to acquiesce, and a few big orders began to speak rudely. Fortunately, Xi Changning didn't want to listen to their nonsense. Her thoughts were also emptied with the distant view, so when someone came, she didn't react.

"See His Royal Highness."

Recovering, Xi Changning was the only one present who didn't salute. She saluted without rushing or slowing down, it was all wrong anyway.

"The queen mother has grown your courage." The prince seemed to be joking, but also accused.

But no matter what it is, the prince doesn't seem to like Xi Changning, and even hates it a little.

"It's Changning's fault, please punish the prince." Although he had doubts, he still couldn't forget the etiquette.

"How dare I punish you, I hope you don't blow wind in the queen mother's ears in the future."

Hearing that, Xi Changning was slightly taken aback, but he didn't expect that the most troublesome thing now is actually the crown prince.

The eldest lady and Xi Hanxue at the side were overjoyed when they saw the prince's attitude towards Xi Changning. It seemed that even if the queen liked Xi Changning, the prince would not be offended if he didn't like it.The two exchanged glances.After Xi Hanxue understood it, she asked.

"The prince still hopes to let Changning go, Hanxue is willing to be punished instead of Changning."

What is hypocrisy and hypocrisy is really explained by Xi Hanxue.punishment?In the end, it wasn't her Xi Changning's fault?She has earned a virtuous reputation.

"Unexpectedly, the eldest lady of the Xi family is not only beautiful in person, but also beautiful in heart. She is polite and virtuous." The prince's expression of being shocked by Xi Hanxue's beauty was too deliberate.

Xi Changning didn't understand what the prince was thinking, but looking at the current situation, the expressions of the eldest lady and Xi Hanxue seemed to be grabbing some kind of gold and silver treasure, and the other wives also kept praising Xi Hanxue, leaving her aside.

Saying goodbye to the prince, all the families returned home by carriage.Da Furen and Xi Hanxue were still smiling from ear to ear, and it was Da Furen who wanted Xi Hanxue and the prince to be a match. Now the prince is also very interested in Xi Hanxue, how can we not make them happy.

"Changning, if the prince still treats you like this in the future, you can ask Hanxue to tell the prince."

"Yes. Mother said so."

"Mother, how can I convince the prince. Maybe the prince just thinks that Changning is rude."

rude?Did Xi Changning understand what the mother and daughter were talking about?

"My sister is very lucky. The prince thinks my sister is very good. I am afraid that the prince will bow down under my sister's pomegranate skirt in a short time."

She wanted to see if the prince was really bewitched by beauty, or if he did it on purpose.

When they arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion, the eldest lady and Xi Hanxue had no time to take care of her. They were very happy and probably rushed to announce the good news to Xi Jian, because this was the result that Xi Jian had always wanted to see.

Xi Changning was peaceful, but he didn't want to be stopped by the doorman.

"Miss Si, Young Master Yan came here just now and said that Miss left something on him, so he is waiting by the bridge outside the mansion."

Xi Changning looked at Mingyu, and Mingyu shook her head, indicating that nothing had fallen.Then it would be suspicious for Yan Xiufeng to seek her out, could it be because of what he said in the morning?

"But who else knows that Young Master Yan is looking for me?"

The servant shook his head.Mingyu didn't know what the lady was worrying about, so she took a step forward and took out some pieces of silver from the purse.

"Mom Qian forgot things. If she hadn't missed the lady's hour in the morning, don't bother Young Master Yan. She must have left in a hurry and the umbrella dropped. Don't tell anyone else, lest everyone think it's Miss. It's late." Mingyu handed over the silver.

"The young ones naturally understand that Qian's mother was still crying at the door this morning."

Seeing that the servants had been dismissed, Mingyu pulled up the brim of the cloak for Xi Changning, and walked towards Jieqiao.

The street bridge is not a bridge, but a pavilion for passers-by to rest. However, when this place was not an official street in the early years, there was a small bridge connecting the most prosperous street. Later, the land was changed to prevent bad people from entering the official residence. , so the streets and bridges were gone and the pavilions were changed, and the roads were cut off. If you want to go to the streets, you can only pass through the only avenue.

A carriage was parked by the side of the street bridge, and the groom in the coir raincoat also took off his coir raincoat in the morning, waiting quietly beside the carriage.Seeing Xi Changning walking, he brought a ladder and pulled up the curtain.Seeing the people in the car curtain, Xi Changning was slightly taken aback, and entered at random, leaving Mingyu to wait outside.

"Changning sees the Third Prince."

Huangfu Shenqian didn't immediately get Xi Changning up, Yan Xiufeng came to him in a hurry this morning, and what he said was endless, and finally he was surprised by Xi Changning's intelligence when he put it all together.

(End of this chapter)