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Chapter 249

Ever since Xiao Wang's tricks were found out, the Empress Dowager has often lived in the Qianhuo Palace, handling affairs with one of the brothers Yan Junxing.In the past, it was mostly Yan Junxing, but now Yan Junhang has focused on Xishan Daying, and that person has become Yan Junming.

Hearing that Qigui has entered the palace, Empress Dowager Yan hesitated for a while, and said: "Tell her to wait in Zichen Palace."

As he said that, he also called out Concubine Su Taigui who was serving Xiao Wang in the inner hall, and planned to go to Zichen Palace to see the return of chess.

Yan Junming was reading the booklet seriously, and now he raised his head and said, "Sister-in-law Wang, help me bring my little tenth sister-in-law a good one. If Guoguo enters the palace, you talk, you tell her to come to the fire palace Come with me."

Empress Dowager Yan couldn't laugh or cry.This child, should he be said to be innocent, or something else?She thought that there would be some rift between the two of them, and this stage was inevitable, and they would have to quarrel in court every day.That's why I avoided him and went to Zichen Palace by myself.

But he is good, he looks the same to his elder brother, but he is still the same to his elder brother's wife and daughter.

These days, Empress Dowager Yan has been worried that their brothers will completely lose their peace due to the throne, and now she feels a little relieved.He thought to himself, luckily Qigui is a good thing, if not, it will be a headache if there is a real trouble.

"The empress dowager is here! The empress dowager is here!" Following the announcement from the eunuch, many palace people surrounded the empress dowager Yan and the empress dowager Su and entered the palace.

Qigui and Guoguo knelt down to pay their respects.

Empress Dowager Yan stepped forward to help her up herself, and said, "Get up, what are you polite about?"

Qi Gui said: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kindness."

In less than a month, the Empress Dowager looked older than ten years, and gray hair grew on her temples.Qi Gui looked a little sad.The Empress Dowager cherished her appearance very much.

"Guoguo is here too. How is the stay in the nunnery? Is there anything inattentive about the Bodhi nunnery?" The queen mother asked after taking her seat.

Qi Gui said: "If you go back to your mother, I will live in the nunnery for a while, and the concubine thinks it is very good. All the masters in the nunnery are very kind, and there is nothing inconsiderate."

The queen mother smiled and said: "Then it's time to reward. In the name of Aijia, I will send some incense money to them as a reward for serving Princess Wuchang."

The female officer agreed and withdrew.

Qi Guixin said that Bodhi Temple is going to become famous now, and I am afraid that the noble ladies of the court will flock to it.But Master Huiyun is too peaceful, so I don't know if I like this result or not.

But I still have to thank you on the surface, this is the importance that the Queen Mother attaches to her.She said: "On behalf of all the masters, I would like to thank the Empress Dowager for her kindness."

The Empress Dowager waved her hand and said: "I just went to the nunnery, and I came back with a lot of extravagance. The Ai family asked you, you have been back for several days, and you have never thought of entering the palace to invite the Ai family. Ann? Why did you enter the palace today?"

Qi Gui blushed slightly, and said: "I should have come a long time ago. But the body of the concubine is not up to date, and I feel a little uncomfortable these few days, so it was delayed..."

The queen mother scolded with a smile: "There is no need to talk about routines."

She suddenly saw Guoguo, and said, "Zeng Baolin, take Master Weng to Qianhuo Hall, and Master Fu will wait on you."

Zeng Baolin responded, and retreated with Guoguo.Afterwards, the eunuchs and female officials in the main hall followed suit.

The queen mother said: "If you have something to say, just say it."

Qi Gui said helplessly: "Your Majesty, this concubine really came into the palace to greet you."

The queen mother didn't believe it, and said: "The Ai family still thinks that you are choosing a concubine for Xiao Shisan to marry."

Qi Gui said: "Young Lord has already opened a mansion by himself, and it is a good thing to choose a concubine. In case there is no woman in the mansion, it will not look like it. It is not easy for a concubine to meddle in the affairs of his mansion, let alone for this Baba has gone to the palace."

Grand Concubine Su suddenly said: "That's right, empress, I heard that when the young marquis held a banquet to choose a concubine, Lord Jingping was also there. I'm afraid it was Lord Jingping's idea. You are so kind Think about it."

What she meant was that the Empress Dowager felt that Qi Gui would come to her to scold Yan Junming for this matter, so she was really worrying too much.

The queen mother frowned when she heard this, and said, "Why are you so rash?"

She is going to be a princess in the future, but let a child decide the candidate?
Qi Gui muttered, "Who said it wasn't?"

The queen mother squinted at her and said, "You sister-in-law, don't care!"

You are not a sister-in-law either!

Qi Gui naturally didn't dare to contradict him, he just said: "Your Majesty, I can't control my concubines. Although the two of them grew up together, but now the young duke has opened a mansion and lived separately. Besides, the little duke I have always been stubborn, especially..."

"Especially what?"

"Especially in matters of marriage, I don't know who I learned from, so I don't allow others to intervene. In order to persuade him to marry Princess Qi, he even fought with our general."

The Empress Dowager covered her mouth and smiled, and said, "Who do you think you learned badly from?"

Qigui muttered, but didn't dare to answer.

The queen mother was completely amused, and the long-standing depression was also dispelled. She smiled and said, "Who else can I be with, isn't it just with your little ten? Neither of the brothers is reassuring. Ai's family is in the palace. It’s hard for you too.”

Qi Gui sighed, as if it was really difficult.

Concubine Su Taigui said: "This happy event seems to be scheduled for tomorrow, right?"

Tomorrow, I will marry two side wives through the door, and the concubine will just carry it in through the back door.

This is a bit too hasty, after all, they are also officials, so in such a hurry, can they marry decently?

The queen mother said: "It is their greatest dignity to be able to marry into the Marquis Fu's mansion. Don't say that they are in a hurry, even if they are asked to run into the mansion, they have nothing to say."

Although I know that Yan Junming is going to catch up with Xiao Wang before he dies...

Thinking of this, she was very sad again.

Glancing at Qi Gui, he said: "What are you doing in the palace now? Don't tell Ai's family that you are here to greet Ai's family. Ai's family doesn't believe you."

Is this stuffed or something?
Qigui had no choice but to say: "Well, that's what I mean. The matter of the young master makes me a little confused. Although this is in a hurry, it's still marrying a concubine. I always feel that this is weird. , It’s just that there is something wrong. I don’t know whether to give gifts or not, whether to go to the mansion or not... I want to come to the empress to have a look and see how the empress is doing. "

"...You are really full and panicking."

Grand Concubine Su was also amused, and said with a smile: "I was in a hurry, but there will be no shortage of rewards from the palace. The title has already been rushed out by the Ministry of Rites as soon as possible."

Marquis' side wife has a title, and her rank is two levels lower than that of the main wife, which is the third rank.It is the only concubine of the Great Yan Dynasty who can enjoy the title besides the concubine of the king.

Qi Gui muttered: "The concubine also has to go and see the ceremony."

As he spoke, he thought about it for a while.

The Empress Dowager said: "That's why you came here? If you have something to say, tell me as soon as possible, the Ai family doesn't have the time to hang around here with you."

Qi Gui hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "The concubine really came here for this matter, why don't you believe me, Madam?"

The Queen Mother laughed and scolded her for being too idle, and took Su Taigui Concubine away, leaving her to visit her son by herself.

On the way back to Qianhuo Palace, the Empress Dowager did not sit in the sedan chair, but walked over with Concubine Su, as a way to relax.But she was a little restless, and said, "Do you think she really came here for this?"

Concubine Su Taigui smiled and said: "It looks like walking between ordinary sisters-in-law."

The queen mother said nothing.

Concubine Su said: "Your Majesty, if you are really worried, you can ask someone to inquire about the recent movements of the two houses. But looking at the attitude of the young master, the two families don't seem to be falling out."

Although Yan Junxing led troops to encircle the palace, he couldn't stop the Empress Dowager's people from going out.

The queen mother couldn't believe it.The matter involves a battle for the throne... Let alone enemies, there are many people who can kill each other.She knows the blood behind that position better than anyone else.

"Aijia saw that the two brothers were arguing more and more fiercely."

"Arguing is quarreling, but did you insult each other?"

"That's not true. Lao Shi usually gives way to his younger brother."

She thought for a while, and added: "It's because Old Ten's temper has improved since he came back from playing chess. Little Shisan also..."

Concubine Su Taigui smiled and said: "I look more cheerful. I saw that I lost a lot of weight a while ago, but now I feel more energetic."

The queen mother said: "It seems that a woman needs to be in charge, and the old thirteen should get married. Zeng Baolin, when he gets married tomorrow, you can order a few congratulatory gifts. The two side wives, just another Please give me two pieces of Xiaoyu Ruyi."

Zeng Baolin agreed.

Qi Gui played with his fourth son and Pu Yu for a while, then left.

When I was leaving the palace, I bought some rouge powder from the rouge shop on the street, and went to a small shop to buy some food.

The news was reported to the Queen Mother, but the Queen Mother couldn't laugh or cry, did she really come out for a stroll, and wandered into the palace by the way?

Back at Marquis Wu's mansion, Qi Gui asked Guo Guo, "Your Uncle Wang married a wife, what shall we send there?"

Guoguo seemed a little dazed, and after a while, he said, "Two side wives, a few concubines, there is nothing to embarrass. Gengma can take care of this matter."

Qi Gui squinted at her and said, "Are you unhappy?"

Guoguo said: "No..."

After a while, he said dejectedly: "Mother, Guoguo is not a good boy."

"how?"

"Guoguo just wants Uncle Wang to play with Guoguo, and he wants Uncle Wang to get married, so he can't come here often. But Uncle Wang always wants to get married. Guoguo can't be so selfish. Does it mean that Uncle Wang can't marry a wife for the rest of his life? ?”

Qi Gui couldn't help teasing her: "Then why don't you grow up quickly and just marry Uncle Wang yourself!"

"Mom!" Guoguo was so angry that her eyes were red, she stomped her feet, turned around and ran away.

Qi Gui laughed for a while, then suddenly felt something was wrong, and immediately scolded his mother in his heart.Now she has accepted some reality, but when she thinks of those three wives and four concubines, she feels displeased.

(End of this chapter)