The tyrant opposite the door

Chapter 461: Chapter 471: Arrogance

On the stage, Yiyi babbled and sang to the point of joy, Yunran smiled and talked to everyone, and there was some unpleasant noise in the small flower hall next to it.

Qiao Jinzhang looked at Xu Nianci with a smile, thinking in his heart that it's no wonder the concubine asked her to bring these little girls, these three girls from the Xu family, except for Xu Chaoying, the other two are really not that good.

It's not that she doesn't like anyone, but that this way of acting is really unappealing.

"What Miss Xu said is really interesting. Maybe our palace temple can't accommodate a big Buddha like you." Qiao Jinzhang's winking eyes were like waves, and he squinted gently, with a natural style, and the sarcasm in his words was matched with There is an undeniable horror in this scene.

"I didn't mean that..." Xu Nianci suppressed his anger and said, "The maid in your mansion poured tea all over me, so I can't talk about it?"

"It's true that the palace will not be so domineering, but things in this world make sense. Are you Miss Xu?"

Under Qiao Jinzhang's gaze, Xu Nianci's face slowly turned red, and he clenched his hands tightly, and was about to say something when Xu Jiahui, who was next to her, grabbed her wrist, and said with a smile: "Qiao side concubine Xu It's a misunderstanding, my sister is outspoken and never knows where to turn, please forgive me."

"If that's the case, it's fine. I've heard that the Xu family in Jinling is famous far and wide. I think the girls who come to the family to teach are also very knowledgeable and reasonable." Qiao Jinzhang said lightly, stopped talking, and turned his head to look serious. I don't care about listening to the opera.

Over there, Xu Chaoying's face was dark, and she just felt that she was going to lose her face. Feeling the strange eyes staring at them, she wished she could find a crack in the ground and sneak in.

If he wanted to cause trouble, but didn't even look at the place, how could this Qiao Jinzhang be easy to get along with?
Xu Chaoying beat Yunran for a few months, and Yunran got married long ago because there was nothing he could do about the East Palace.It's not uncommon for her to be unmarried at her age, whether it's Qiao Jinzhang or Pang Shuyi, Xu Chaoying has heard a lot about these two.

Knowing that Qiao Jinzhang was not easy to get along with, Xu Chaoying had a vague idea that Yunran's intention was to ask Qiao Jinzhang to help her keep an eye on Xu Jiahui and the others.

Sure enough, watching Qiao Jinzhang push Xu Nianci back without any hesitation, without any politeness in his words, he knew that his guess was true.

As a concubine, Yunran has a high status, so naturally she can't entangle Xu Nianci and the others in front of everyone, otherwise she will fall into the eyes of others, and she doesn't know what she will make up.

But it was different when Qiao Jinzhang came forward, although Xu Chaoying couldn't figure out why Qiao Jinzhang was so obedient.

However, with Qiao Jinzhang here to frighten Xu Nianci and Xu Jiahui, she was still relieved.

"Miss Xu Er often makes this. It's only desserts made in the princess's small kitchen. I know you like it. The princess ordered it to be prepared for you." Qiao Jinzhang lowered his voice and smiled kindly at Xu Chaoying beside him. The dish with gourd pattern and bat pattern was pushed forward.

The extremely fast and translucent white jade cake is stacked on top, made into a plum blossom shape, and the rouge-colored sweet-scented osmanthus candy filling inside can be seen faintly, exuding a faint fragrance.

"Thank you, Concubine Qiao." Seeing Qiao Jinzhang taking the initiative to show her kindness, Xu Chaoying concealed her astonishment, thanked her with a faint smile, and took a piece of white jade cake into her mouth.

It really is a familiar taste.

Qiao Jinzhang knew that Xu Chaoying, although the eldest daughter of Xu Shilang's family was not a top-notch lady in the capital, she was also famous for her good temper.

In addition, the concubine treats their family close. In fact, when she wrote a letter to her mother's house last time, she turned a corner to test whether she could protect the marriage.

However, how could she dare to answer this, and thinking about the dissatisfaction at home, she was angry for a long time.

"I don't dare to take credit for it. It was the concubine who told me in private. Miss Xu wants to thank you, and I will thank our concubine some other day." Qiao Jinzhang told Xu Chaoying calmly that he was close to the concubine. The other party's expression softened again.

Just as she was about to say something, she saw Gu Shuxuan walking over, sitting down on the empty chair beside her, and greeting them with a smile.

Qiao Jinzhang just nodded lightly, not affectionate.

Xu Chaoying and Gu Shuxuan actually didn't have much to say, after all, even if there was a close relative, it was because of Yunran, and she just smiled politely to Gu Shuxuan.

On the other hand, Gu Shuxuan was very affectionate, and she seemed to be very acquainted with the two of them without much effort.

There was a lot of excitement here, Mu Qinlan glanced here from a distance, then looked away, the sarcasm on his face disappeared in a flash.

On the contrary, Xu Jiahui, who had just calmed down, also took the opportunity to come over at this time, and chatted with Gu Shuxuan in a few words, and the relatives who had made many detours were able to talk to each other in the blink of an eye. surprise.

The smile on Xu Chaoying's face froze slightly, and Xu Jiahui said shyly, "Yes, the marriage has been settled."

"It turns out that what others said is true, that's good, we'll really be a family in the future." Gu Shuxuan said with a smile, the corner of her eyes glanced at Xu Jiahui's shy face, and the smile on her face became brighter and brighter.

Xu Nianci also came over there, Xu complained a lot to Qiao Jinzhang, he didn't give a single word out of the corner of his eye, and didn't respond to Xu Chaoying, he kept joking with Gu Shuxuan, not knowing what he was trying to figure out.

This Gu Shuxuan is just a concubine. It is really surprising that the two of them behaved like this on such an occasion due to their identities.

As long as Qiao Jinzhang keeps an eye on the people here, he doesn't care too much about other things, lest people think that the palace is a domineering place where he can't even say a word.

After singing a few plays, a girl from next door came over and invited Xu Jiahui with a smile, saying that the old concubine wanted to see her.

For a moment, everyone's eyes fell on her.

To test, to be curious, to look at.

It has long been heard that the Dong family is married to a girl from the Xu family.But I don't know which girl from the Xu family, now that the old concubine invited her over, everyone knew it must be for this reason.

The smile on Xu Nianci's face froze, originally thought that if the old concubine wanted to see Xu Jiahui, she would definitely meet with herself, but who knew that she didn't, sitting here really felt like sitting on pins and needles.

Especially after there were more and more eyes looking at her from around, she couldn't sit still anymore.

Qiao Jinzhang just glanced at him, and laughed in his heart. If he can't bear his temper, he really is a good tutor.

In front of everyone, Xu Jiahui walked to the flower hall next to her step by step, feeling everyone's eyes falling on her layer by layer.

The people sitting here are all respectable wives and wives in Beijing, Xu Jiahui straightened her back even more, she refused to be looked down upon.

"I've seen the old concubine." Xu Jiahui squatted down steadily, her body graceful.

Yun Ran's eyes fell on Xu Jiahui. Looking at her performance at the moment, she felt that she could really bluff people. The name of the Jinling Xu family is not for nothing.

"Good boy, get up quickly, come here and let me have a look." The old concubine said with a very kind smile, and waved her hand to let Xu Jiahui pass.

With a few words between the two of them, everyone knew that this was the girl from the Xu family who was going to marry into the Dong family.

Everyone's eyes glide over Mrs. Dong, and Mrs. Dong is smiling, making it impossible to see any flaws.

This pretentious kung fu, after a long time in the capital, even a wooden person can know three points, let alone a human being?
As long as it is not elm lumps, you will always learn a little bit.

Mrs. Dong is a shrewd and intelligent person. Seeing the way the old concubine treated Xu Jiahui affectionately in front of everyone, she smiled and said: "I like this child Jiahui very much. She is well-behaved, courteous, quiet and elegant."

Xu Jiahui's face was reddish, and she said with a little embarrassment: "You value me so much, I'm ashamed."

Mrs. Xu looked at her daughter's well-founded advances and retreats, and gave her a big face, and she felt happy in her heart, feeling a sense of elation.

"Don't praise her from everyone, there are many things to learn in the future." Mrs. Xu said with a smile, which was decent and generous.

The old concubine suddenly said at this time: "Speaking of which, Jiahui and the concubine have a lot of connections. Jiahui has good rules, and the concubine's rules are also very good. It seems that the Xu family really knows how to educate people."

Yunran has been looked after by Mrs. Xu since she was a child, and Mrs. Xu is the daughter of the Xu family.

The concubine tied the two together like this, because there are those who don't like Xu Jiahui, but who dare not tie up with Princess Luo are too mean, so naturally they will be a little bit higher to Xu Jiahui.

Yunran thought about how different the old concubine was, and she was helpless when she made a move.

Such flattery, but Yun Ran couldn't tell the difference directly, she was really aggrieved, she didn't want to be tied to someone like Xu Jiahui.

Thinking of this, Yunran smiled and said to the old concubine: "What the old concubine said is that my aunt is indeed very well behaved. She was raised in front of the old Fengjun of the Xu family and taught by the old Fengjun himself. Yes. After my aunt, Mr. Xu Laofeng didn't bother. If Mr. Feng knew that you praised your aunt like this, he would be very happy."

When everyone heard Yunran's words, their faces were a little subtle. Did Princess Luo just say it casually, or did she have something new?

Everyone's eyes flew all over and asked each other, only feeling that the current situation was a bit weird.

The old concubine could clearly see that she wanted to bind the girl from the Xu family with Concubine Luo, but Concubine Luo was indifferent, and her words were clear.

What does it mean that Lao Fengjun personally raised him?

That is to say that her current etiquette rules are well taught by the Xu family, but the Xu family was taught by Mr. Xu himself.

That's not the case with Xu Jiahui, the difference is here.

Back then, many people admired the clear name of the Xu family's old feudal monarch in Jinling.

The old concubine glanced at Yun Ran when she heard the words, but her eyes were slightly sharp.

Yun Ran didn't avoid the eyes of the old concubine, and greeted her with a smile. After an unknown amount of time, the two turned their heads together, as if nothing happened.

"I know you're a good boy. I'm so happy to see you today. Let's play with this little thing." The old concubine took Xu Jiahui's hand affectionately and said, and gave her a box wrapped in brocade silk.

Xu Jiahui looked at the old concubine with a happy face, and quickly thanked her, her heart was still beating "Putong" "Putong".

This means that the old princess is very satisfied with her treatment, right?
After receiving the gift, Xu Jiahui didn't leave, and the old concubine stayed by her side to talk and listen to the show.

This is a symbol, symbolizing the attitude of the old princess.

In the eyes of outsiders, the attitude of the old princess is still very important.

Yun Ran raised her eyebrows slightly, and smiled inwardly, but she didn't intend to make a move. Didn't the old concubine do this just to provoke her?
Sure enough, I heard the old concubine speak slowly: "In the future, when you have nothing to do, you will often come to the palace. You are closely related to the concubine, and you are not an outsider. You should walk around frequently."

When Xu Jiahui heard this, the smile on her face deepened, and she said: "Yes, the princess has always treated our sisters well. From now on, you are not afraid of me being around you, so I will often come to talk with you."

"I'm an old woman. I'm normal and have nothing to do. I'm very boring. It's good if you can come and talk with me."

I knew that the old concubine was going to have trouble, what do you mean by that?
Are you telling everyone that it is not good for Yunran to treat the old concubine normally?

Everyone looked at each other, although everyone's eyes were fixed on the stage, but their ears were facing this way.

Mrs. Xu frowned, and was about to speak, but was stopped by Mrs. Xu, but she looked at the old princess with a bright smile, and said bluntly: "It would be great if your old man would like someone to talk to you. , I always say that we, Yun girl, need to ask you for advice. But you are an old man who likes to recite Buddhism and read scriptures, and Yun girl never dares to disturb your purity. I never thought that Hui girl would have this blessing, which would make you break What about this example?"

Yun Ran couldn't help but applaud in her heart. If her aunt said this, she would inevitably be told that her family was eager to protect her.

However, it's different when Mrs. Xu Er speaks. If it's a joke, everyone can clearly hear the meaning of the words.

Mrs. Xu breathed a sigh of relief, and inevitably complained to the old concubine, what is she going to do, to embarrass our girl Yun in public?
Yun Ran met everyone's suspicious gazes, caught Tan's about to speak out of the corner of her eyes, and said before she could speak: "The old concubine washes up, no one in the palace knows, when the elder sister-in-law and second sister-in-law were both in the palace, no one dared to speak." Disturbed the old princess's cleanliness. Now that there is someone that the old princess likes, and she is willing to talk more, we are too late to be happy as juniors."

When Yunran opened her mouth, she blocked back Tan's words about making trouble, and told everyone clearly that Tan and Yu couldn't be treated like this by the old concubine in the palace for many years. It's nothing if she didn't do it. .

As for this Xu Jiahui, it can only be said that the old concubine favored her very much.

Mrs. Yu squeezed her handkerchief and smiled when she heard the words. Although she was a little timid in her heart, she still mustered up her courage to face the old concubine and said, "What the third sibling said is that I have always been clumsy and tongue-tied. I am very stupid, I am content not to make her old man angry. My sister-in-law is much better than me, and it is difficult to say a few words in front of the old princess for so many years. Miss Xu is indeed a lucky person to be liked by the old princess. No wonder it's fate to be able to marry the Dong family."

Mrs. Yu has always given the impression of being taciturn to the wives in the capital, and she never likes to cause trouble. When she said this, most people believed it.

Tan's heart was furious. She didn't expect that even someone like Yu's would dare to make fun of her. What if she dared to do it before?

But not only could she not be angry, but she had to keep a decent smile, she was almost pissed off.

The old concubine just wanted to show some color to Yunran, but who knew that one or two of them came to speak for her, which made the old concubine feel depressed.

It's just that after so many years, her image in everyone's eyes has been fixed. Naturally, she can't do anything that will damage her image at this time, so she can only recognize her with her nose pinched.

But Xu Jiahui didn't see the turbulent waves under the skin of laughter, she was secretly proud of herself, thinking that she won the favor of the old concubine, and would be able to enter and leave the palace in the future, this is a big face.

But she didn't expect that Yunran is in charge of the palace now, and whether she can enter this door, she has to go through her life first.

Mrs. Dong was still trying to get closer to Concubine Luo, but before she could say a few words, the person next to her changed the topic, which made her almost lose her temper.

Princess Xuan turned her head and said to Princess Ding beside her in a low voice: "I didn't expect the Dong family to be engaged to the Xu family."

Princess Ding heard the words, glanced at Princess Xuan, and said in a neutral tone: "What's so strange, there are so many flatterers in this world."

Concubine Xuan was choked for a moment, she didn't frown slightly, she swallowed what she wanted to say, and turned her head to look at the stage.

Princess Ding lowered her eyes and flicked her nails lightly, covering up the gloom in her eyes.

Princess Xuan's tone was really annoying, and Princess Ding didn't want to bow her head to her, she was so weird and annoying.

Don't you just want to find out the princess's attitude towards the Xu family's marriage?
She didn't know, and even if she knew, she wouldn't say anything.

Thinking of this, Princess Ding's frown slowly relaxed, and she looked at Princess Luo, who sat beside her with a smile on her brows and listened to the opera with a gentle expression. She was so calm at such a young age.

With such a calm and cautious temperament, he wants to hold a big banquet at such a time.

Concubine Ding remembered that when she was in the palace, Concubine Luo calmly got rid of the queen's calculations and took her to the imperial hospital for medical treatment.

Slowly lowering his head, he revealed a weird smile that no one else could see.

These people, all want to see Concubine Luo embarrassing and make mistakes, but she knows it's impossible.

A person who can escape unscathed on the queen's territory, is still afraid of such backyard tricks?
Princess Ding thought of the ripples in her calm eyes here, she was more inclined, Princess Luo was announcing to everyone that she cannot be ignored!

She can still believe that others are rampant.

Princess Luo?
She doesn't believe it.

But she did do such a thing, so, behind Princess Luo's behavior, is there a signal from King Luo?
Thinking of what her husband said to her before, "The timing of King Luo's rush to the border is too coincidental. I don't believe it if there is no trick. At this time, Princess Luo is holding a big banquet under the emperor's suspicious eyes. There must be something behind it. You can go and have a look."

So here she is.

Then, seeing that Princess Luo was calm and relaxed, and that the banquet was organized properly, without any discomfort, she knew that the capital was about to change!

Concubine Jing came to be a guest, as if she was really just a guest, her eyes were fixed on the stage, and she didn't care about other things, but it made those who wanted to test it come back with a feather.

Concubine Xuan is good at dancing and chatting happily with the people around her, and occasionally brings in Concubine Luo, looking cheerful.

After a while, the old concubine took a step forward because she was tired.Before leaving, Xu Jiahui specially asked Xu Jiahui to help her leave.

Madam Dong rolled her eyes, and immediately followed with a smile.

Mrs. Xu moved her butt, and finally suppressed her thoughts and continued to sit there, but her heart was full of anxiety, not knowing what the old concubine would say to Jiahui.

Not long after the old concubine left, Concubine Xuan got up to say goodbye, smiled and said to Yun Ran: "Go to my place for tea some other day, and I will also be the host to treat you to a banquet."

Yun Ran's eyes flashed, Princess Xuan is also going to hold a banquet?
"That's a good thing, I've heard about it a long time ago. Princess Xuan's sister has old wine, so don't be reluctant."

Everyone joined in the fun and sent Princess Xuan away.

Immediately after, Princess Ding and Princess Jing got up and said goodbye, and when they left, the other wives also got up and said goodbye.

Bai Suyi and the others were chatting and laughing in the small flower hall, seeing Yun Ran busy seeing off the guests, knowing that they couldn't take care of them for a while, they just sat around and talked.

Rong Xiru frowned and said, "That Xu...Xu Nianci is really annoying. She looks like her nostrils are turned upside down. I don't know, but I thought she was Yun Ran's own sister, but she's quite airy."

Han Huichu was married and knew a little more, so she whispered, "Yunran is not very close to the Xu family."

"What do you mean?" Rong Xiru asked straightforwardly without beating around the bush.

Bai Suyi looked at Han Huichu and frowned, as if she was thinking about how to answer, she said directly: "You don't know yet, the Xu family's eldest son came from Jinling a few years ago, and he didn't know about it after the year, and secretly followed her The Dong family accepted the marriage, and Yunran only knew about it after the fact."

Chang Ciyin exclaimed, "Really? I didn't hear any wind."

"Of course it's true. There are only a few people who know about it, and I also learned about it by accident." Bai Suyi said softly, "Didn't you find that the old princess' attitude towards Yun Ran is a bit weird?"

Everyone looked at each other, but really didn't notice.

"What's going on here?" Rong Xiru asked.

Bai Suyi shook her head, "I don't know the specifics, but I just thought about the marriage between Dong and Xu's family. Yun Ran is the person who relies on both sides of her husband's family and her mother's family. She was the last to know about it. Think for yourself."

Bai Suyi thought of the Sun family's unwillingness to give up and want to get married, and she felt extremely irritated.

Ever since Yunran hinted at that time, her family has thought about this marriage carefully, and it was originally a good one.Now that Prince Xuan's mansion is in the limelight, many people are thinking about this marriage, but her father said: "The Sun family is rushing over there, I'm afraid there is something wrong with it, so we have to look carefully before we talk about it."

Later, after investigation, it was found that the Sun family had some secret methods that were not open and aboveboard. Naturally, her parents did not want this marriage. Who knows what the Sun family thought, and they got involved again, which was extremely annoying.

Her mother was running around because of this matter, so she accidentally learned about Dong Xu's family.

It's just that if Yunran doesn't take the initiative to talk about it, it's not easy for her to come to the door and ask.After coming here today, she observed secretly, and sure enough, she found that Yunran's treatment of the third bedroom of Xu's family was not only indifferent, but almost like a stranger.

Seeing everyone's strange expressions, Han Huichu said in a low voice, "No matter what, it's good that Yunran knows this matter well, even if we are in a hurry, we can't help."

Don't stretch your hands too far for other people's housework.

Moreover, with Yunran's temperament, I'm afraid he won't suffer easily.

When the guests at Yunran's side were almost delivered, then they had time to come over and talk to Bai Suyi and the others.

Over there, Qiao Jinzhang helped Yunran send off the girls from each family, and Yu Shi helped send off the other wives.

Seeing Yunran approaching, they all stood up.

"Sit down quickly." Yun Ran said hurriedly, "I invited you here today, but I don't have time to talk with you, no wonder."

"Look at what you said, are we that kind of people?" Rong Xiru rolled his eyes, "It's fine if you want to, and we can have a small banquet alone some other day, and we'll have a drink to our heart's content to be serious."

Yunran just smiled, and agreed immediately, "When I finish my work, I will definitely invite you to come, let's have a drink."

Everyone looked at each other and smiled, and couldn't help being happy.

Bai Suyi said: "We are also leaving, you have been busy all day and go to bed early." He hesitated at this point, looked at Yun Ran and said: "If there is anything that needs our help, you must ask."

"Why am I being polite to you, I will definitely speak up if necessary." Yun Ran smiled, her brows and eyes stretched out, with a sense of comfort that spread from the bottom of her heart.

Several people chatted and laughed, as if they were back when they were classmates.

Yun Ran personally sent them out and watched them get into the carriage and leave.

Han Huichu was the last one to get on the bus. Before getting on the bus, he looked at Yun Ran and said in a low voice, "Be careful when the prince is not in the capital. If it spreads to the palace for such a grand event today...be careful."

Those who are officials' wives are more sensitive to the situation in the court than the other boudoir women.

Knowing that Han Huichu was really worried about her, Yun Ran held her hand, "Don't you trust me? Naturally, I dare to be extravagant at this banquet because there is a reason for it, so don't worry."

Han Huichu breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, that's good, I also know how to worry about it, you are a person with ideas in your heart, how can you be so frivolous. Also, pay more attention to Princess Xuan, now that the prince has gone to the border Regaining military power, King Xuan paid a visit to my father."

Yun Ran was taken aback for a moment, and when she came back to her senses, Han Huichu had already gotten into the car and waved goodbye to her.

The carriage gradually left, Yun Ran turned back to the palace, but what Han Huichu said just now was in his mind.

Did she want to tell herself that King Xuan had already started to win over the courtiers in private?
This thing is going to kill itself.

After this day's banquet, exhausted both physically and mentally, Yunran still insisted on thanking Yu's mother and daughter, and sent them away, and then went back to the yard to freshen and change clothes, and felt loose after taking a hot bath a bit.

At this time, Qiao Jinzhang had just helped Qiuhe put everything into the warehouse and made a book, and there was no other loss of items in the small flower hall except for the teacup that Xu Nianci smashed.

Qiu He took the booklet and went back to the princess, Qiao Jinzhang separated from Qiu He at the fork in the road.

All the way back to his own yard, Qiao Jinzhang didn't wash up, leaning on the big couch by the window with a soft pillow behind him, what appeared in his mind was Xu Nianci's arrogant face.

"Princess Luo and I are cousins, so our relationship is naturally very good."

"Are you blind? You actually poured tea on me!"

"That's right, the princess is very kind to us, which family girl are you from? It looks strange to me?"

"It's just a side concubine, what kind of spectacle do you put in front of me, believe it or not, I will tell the princess?"

"What are you, you dare to talk to me like this, do you know who I am?"

His mind was filled with the stupidity of the girl from the Xu family, Qiao Jinzhang let out a heavy breath, with a sarcastic smile on his face.

No wonder the concubine asked her to keep an eye on her. It would be embarrassing for such an idiot if he didn't keep an eye on him.

The Xu family in Jinling is well-known, and the girls they teach are nothing more than this.

She was happy that the princess was willing to use her, so that her future could be stable.

Especially now that something happened to Pang Shuyi, and she couldn't go back to the palace now. I don't know how many people are staring at Princess Luo's every move.

At this time, the princess uses her, she knows, not only to use her, but also for those people to see.

She is willing to be a knife in the hands of the princess, and there is no other way.

She didn't want to waste her whole life here, and she didn't want to be the footstep of the Qiao family like tarsus ants.

After thinking about it carefully, Qiao Jinzhang called someone in to freshen up after he saw that there was nothing wrong with what he did today.

On the other hand, Yun Ran raised his eyebrows after hearing Qiu He's report, "So Qiao Jinzhang didn't give Xu Nianci any face?"

"Yes, Ms. Qiao's words are well-founded, and she puts on the posture of a concubine, which is indeed very bluffing. Then the girl from the Xu family is just stern, and she will be more honest after being shocked by Ms. Qiao." Qiu He said.

Yun Ran sneered, "That's why I asked Qiao Jinzhang to come forward. She has a way to deal with such people."

"Yes, the concubine has sharp eyes, Miss Qiao is indeed a talent."

Yunran just smiled, and the smile on his face gradually faded, "People are very smart, but it's a pity..."

It's a pity that life is not good.

Seeing that the princess was not very happy, Qiu He immediately changed the subject and said, "Ms. Xu Jiahui stayed with the old princess for more than an hour before leaving. Among them, the little girl next to Mrs. Dong invited Mrs. Xu over and talked for a long time. After a while, I came out of the old concubine's courtyard."

"What did you say?" Yun Ran asked.

"When discussing the date of marriage, Mrs. Dong also said that it would be best if Mrs. Xu could invite you to add the first dowry to Miss Xu Jiahui."

Yun Ran sneered, "The first to carry the dowry?"

It's a beautiful idea.

With Yunran's current status, it is indeed a very honorable thing to take out an object with good meaning and value, as long as the value is enough, to be the first dowry, and to walk outside in the name of Concubine Luo.

The Dong family came up with this idea, but they wanted to tell everyone that the daughter-in-law who married into the door was a sister that Princess Luo valued very much, and she forcibly painted gold on her body.

Seeing the concubine's sarcastic smile, Qiuhe couldn't help but light some wax for the Dong family and the Xu family.

"Is there any movement from the old princess?"

"Mother Luo went out through the back door when it was dark, but she came back in half an hour. I don't know what the slaves did, but I'm afraid I'll have to ask Manager Fei."

Yun Ran nodded, "Then go ask."

"Yes."

Qiuhe turned around and went out.

Yunran sat there, opened the hidden compartment on the kang, and took out the letter written to her by Sikong Musheng.

Yunran my wife, it's like seeing a letter.

It's been more than a month since we've been apart, and I miss you so much. Everything is going well at the border. Don't miss it...

Sikong Musheng's letter was written just like his temperament, straight-forward, even if there were some missing words, his writing was a bit more cold and reserved.

Yun Ran couldn't help smiling when she saw it, and stretched out her hand to stroke the writing on it. There was a passage about today's banquet.

The emperor sent the supervising army to the border, obviously worried about Sikong Mu Sheng.Even though the supervising army does not pose much threat to Sikong Mu Sheng, it will certainly be a hindrance.

Therefore, when Yunran wrote to tell him the intention of the old concubine and that there was going to be a banquet in the mansion, Sikong Mu Sheng asked Yunran to hold it.

The more extravagant and lively it is, the better.

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inner palace.

"A banquet of 120 four dishes, almost all the rich and powerful families in Kyoto?"

"If you go back to the emperor, yes." The imperial guard knelt on the ground and bowed his head and replied, and described in detail the situation of the banquet held in the Luo Palace.

The emperor's haggard face was tinged with blue, with a pair of stern eyes, which made people dare not look directly at him under the candlelight.

"Sikong Musheng has always been cautious, and he never got involved with others when doing things. I didn't expect to be a little impatient now. Without his permission, Princess Luo would not dare to be the master."

Hearing the emperor's words, the imperial guard lowered his head, tensed his whole body, and said in a low voice, "What the emperor said is, I'm afraid that King Luo thinks that the emperor prefers the son of King Xuan and has no hope. Naturally, there is no need to be restrained in this act." .”

"Hum!" The emperor snorted, neither saying yes nor no.

Sikong Muqi's temperament is so deep that even he can't see through it. Maybe the guards are right about such a grandiose banquet this time, but it's just that he has no hope for the son of Prince Xuan, so he regained his original nature?
In the eyes of the emperor, Sikong Mu Sheng who is so arrogant and unabashed is reassuring.

The news sent back by the supervising army at the border also said that Sikong Mu Sheng was patrolling the border day and night, and two days ago he met Xue Dingyu by chance at night and started a war.

When it comes to fighting, there is indeed no one in the DPRK and China who can compare with Sikong Musheng.

With him around, Beiming became much more honest once he arrived at the border.

Sikong Musheng also has royal blood, be it the son of King Xuan or the son of King Jingding, none of them can compare with Sikong Musheng.

If Sikong and Mu Sheng hold a big hand...

The emperor shuddered, how could he have such an idea?
He loathes Sikong Mu Sheng to the extreme, and will never let him sit on the throne that he once did.

But then I think about King Xuan's recent behavior, and think about Sikong Mu Sheng who was ordered to guard the border for the Jin Dynasty when he was in danger...

The emperor's expression was instantly livid, his throat was itchy, and he coughed immediately.

He unfolded the veil covering his mouth, it was dotted with scarlet, and there was more blood than last time.

How could the country of the Jin Dynasty fall into the hands of those stupid and incompetent people? How could he face his ancestors under the nine springs?

But... besides Prince Xuan's son, there is only Sikong Musheng left.

Give it to Sikong Mu Sheng?

The emperor was startled by his own thought, and coughed violently again.

(End of this chapter)