Phoenix Fight: The First Concubine

Chapter 70 Cold War
Now, the child will completely rely on Zhu's family, if he has a chance to become the throne in the future?

Zhu Shi, you are indeed a smart woman, everyone has been taken advantage of by you.

She, Murong Wei, was also used by her. Today she thought that she was smart and that she had broken the game, but everything was not as she thought.

It turned out that this was Zhang Yuqian's most desired goal, to remind Xiao Mingrui of his promise to give her a child, a son, to be adopted by the Zhu family, and to seize the power of the palace.

Maybe she wanted to frame Murong Wei today, but this was more important.

A man's love is important, but it is unreliable. Only having a son is the most important thing to her.

She succeeded, successfully raised the matter through Shui Lan's mouth, and made Xiao Mingrui feel guilty.

The corner of Murong Wei's mouth raised a smile, and she looked at Xiao Mingrui with a smile: "The prince is really a person who values ​​love, I admire him. But I don't understand, why does this maid think that no one is offering incense to Sister Zhu?"

When Shui Lan said those words, Xiao Mingrui's face turned ashen.

Shui Lan's words were almost threatening, and she uttered the whispers before the sick bed in public, and Xiao Mingrui was furious by being so frank in front of everyone.

How could a maidservant have the room to comment on what he was going to do, but she dared to accuse him of not keeping his promise in public, what was she!
How can he be controlled by others?

Do you think that if you act like this in public, he will do what she wants?
Xiao Mingrui's heart was full of murderous intent, when he heard Murong Wei's words, he immediately felt bad.

Seeing her smile like a flower but no longer warm eyes, my heart screamed for a moment.

Although this matter was only done temporarily when Zhu Shi was seriously ill, at the beginning, he just wanted to wait for a daughter to be adopted in the future.

On the contrary, this Zhang Yuqian is very courageous and ambitious, and she actually imagined that he would adopt her bastard son to Zhu Shi.

Xiao Mingrui would not understand what she did today, but he was still pretending.

What's more, today is different, he didn't meet Murong Wei back then, maybe it was possible for her to give birth to a child, but now, it is impossible!

Just looking at his beautiful wife like this, he must be angry in his heart.

He smiled wryly, and he never took this matter to heart, how could he have been exposed by a concubine.

Xiao Mingrui immediately turned his anger on Shui Lan: "Pull this unruly slut down and beat him to death!"

While speaking, he gave Su De a wink, Su De immediately understood what Xiao Mingrui meant, and immediately pulled the crying Shui Lan down.

"This matter..." Xiao Mingrui looked at her: "Of course no one will offer her incense. At that time, the princess was seriously ill, so this king agreed to her request."

Zhang Yuqian cried: "Miss, she was still thinking about it when she left. The slaves dare not forget it, so it turns out that the prince also remembers..."

Murong Wei glanced at Zhang Yuqian, her eagle-like pupils flashed coldly, and after a long time, she said: "My lord, naturally I will not keep my promise, and I will adopt a child to her."

Mama Liu was overjoyed. Zhang Yuqian was delighted to have obtained his promise. She was sure to turn around. Now that the concubine is not pregnant, as long as she can get a boy to give birth to an eldest son, then...

Murong Wei heard that he didn't deny it, so he admitted it.

Why didn't he tell her about it earlier?
Let her be tricked by a concubine, and now he is even more concerned about his original spouse, how can she feel so embarrassed?

Now that he actually said that he would keep his promise, Murong Wei only felt angry, so angry that one Buddha was born and two Buddhas were born in heaven.

He wants to keep his promise and be his gentleman, why, is he still planning to let Zhang Yuqian have a child?
Was she planning to let Zhang Yuqian's son take the position of her son's eldest son?
good good!
I make you affectionate, let you bully me!

Xiao Mingrui, I can't stop talking to you!
Murong Wei laughed back angrily, and Xiang Tao who was beside her also stared at Zhang Yuqian full of resentment, and turned back to support Murong Wei worriedly.

Sensing that Miss's body is stiff, although her face is full of smiles, Xiang Tao is very familiar with her, how could she not know that Murong Wei is already furious at this moment?
Murong Wei smiled slightly, stepped forward and said: "Since it is sister Zhu's wish, the prince should fulfill it anyway. I feel like crying when I hear it. The prince's affection for sister Zhu is really touching. Oh, Aunt Zhang is still weak now, although it is not good for her subordinates, she will be punished, what does the prince mean?"

Xiao Mingrui's expression turned weird at what she said, and he hurriedly said: "Shuilan, this lowly maidservant, belongs to Mrs. Zhang. As her master, even though you were harmed, you can't escape the guilt. I will punish you to think about your mistakes behind closed doors and embroider diamonds." After the atonement, the monthly schedule is halved, and the people in your room are not working hard, so they all withdraw, as for you..."

He looked at Liu Ma, although he didn't know how to deal with Zhang Yuqian at the moment, but he still moved the people around her.

"Since I don't know how to take care of my master, what's the use of keeping you? Send it to Zhuangzi! Princess, I'll let you handle this matter."

Zhang Yuqian's expression changed. She never expected that Xiao Mingrui would replace all the people in her courtyard so ruthlessly. She didn't know how much effort it took to gather these people. If they were all replaced now...

What's more, Mama Liu is someone she has to use, how can she be sent away?

Seeing Mama Liu's panicked expression and the pleading gaze she cast, Zhang Yuqian, who felt that she still had some weight in Xiao Mingrui's eyes, begged beyond her limits.

"My lord, I really don't blame the servants for Yuqian's matter. I'm not used to the newcomers. Why don't I just punish them and leave them to wait on me? My lord, my concubine..."

Murong Wei said indifferently: "Why, does Aunt Zhang think that the servants I will send over in the future will not serve others? Or do you think that this princess treats you poorly? Isn't the prince in the inner courtyard left to the concubine?"

Xiao Mingrui said to leave it to her, why didn't she hear it?
Xiao Mingrui snorted coldly, and Zhang Yuqian's face paled suddenly: "Princess, I really don't mean that..."

Murong Wei smiled slightly, and looked at Madam Zheng: "Madam, tell me, the more you get out of the way, the lower the crime, what should you do? Is Aunt Zhang not good enough to learn the rules?"

Madam Zheng said expressionlessly: "My servant thinks that Aunt Zhang has not learned the rules well. This servant thinks that the princess can ask the mother of the palace to teach Aunt Zhang the rules in the mansion."

Zhang Yuqian looked at Xiao Mingrui pleadingly and nervously, like a frightened deer, with tenderness in her eyes, pear blossoms in spring and rain.

"If the concubine really wanted to punish my concubine, I wouldn't dare to talk too much. It's just that I really don't have that kind of thought. I just always put the prince in the most important position. I couldn't help it for a while. Please punish my concubine."

This is so true, hehe, what kind of man would not feel sorry for this beautiful woman who couldn't help himself?
Can't help it, it's really good.

Murong Wei looked at Xiao Mingrui with a half-smile, don't think that he punished Zhang Yuqian, forget it.

She won't let it go.

Xiao Mingrui, if you don't give me an explanation, you let me foolishly act like a monkey show, and if the mouse doesn't show its power, is she really a hello kitty?
Xiao Mingrui didn't seem to feel the beauty's tenderness, but stood up indifferently, "It seems that you didn't understand what I said. You really don't understand the rules. The princess sent some nuns to teach Auntie Zhang to learn the rules. She learns well."

Zhang Yuqian froze, feeling that although she had achieved her goal today, it was a big miscalculation.

Facing Mama Liu's eyes begging for help, Zhang Yuqian felt hatred in her heart, and looked at the calm Murong Wei.

She gritted her teeth, she could bear it, as long as she was favored by the prince, everything in the future would be easy.

Mama Liu, I can come back later.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuqian said submissively and nervously: "My lord, I'm sorry. I made a mistake. I must learn the rules. My concubine... I just hope that my lord won't be angry anymore..."

Xiao Mingrui replied lightly: "I don't want to hear any rumors about today's matter, let alone the matter of adoption. If I hear something..."

His eyes were full of evil: "Shoot to kill."

Zhang Yuqian trembled, lowered her head and dared not speak.

After saying these murderous words, when Xiao Mingrui looked at his lovely wife, his eyes softened: "Princess is also tired, and she is fine now, let me go back and rest with this king."

Murong Wei said respectfully: "Yes, my lord, I obey."

Seeing her respectful and submissive look, Xiao Mingrui felt a little helpless.

Leaving Zhang Yuqian's place, Xiao Mingrui was in front, and Murong Wei followed him half a step away from him.

The couple were speechless for a while.

Xiao Mingrui thought about how to explain to Murong Wei later, and coaxed her to forgive him.

He also thought about whether outsiders were involved in today's affairs, and his mind was confused for a while.

After returning to Tianxiangyuan, Su De came to report the incident, and Xiao Mingrui went to the front yard to discuss something.

After he left, the smile on Murong Wei's face became cold.

Nanny Zheng watched Murong Wei change her clothes and sit in front of the vanity mirror, silently, but the expression on her face concealed the anger lurking in her heart.

Xiangtao's eyes turned red with anger, "Miss, it was Xiangtao's mistake, she fell into the trap of that splasher, Xiangtao was so stupid that that splasher exposed the matter..."

Murong Wei's voice was ethereal, as cold as if it could go away with the wind at any time: "If you don't reveal it today, it will be revealed sooner or later. It's just that you can't be as frizzy as before. Here, but You will be used by others at any time. You remember this lesson, learn from Madam Zheng, if you can learn a little bit from her, that's enough."

Xiangtao was even more ashamed, kneeling on the ground and crying.

Madam Zheng sighed: "The concubine is over-rewarded, and the slaves didn't do much to help today."

Murong Wei looked back and smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "How come, you have helped me a lot. At least, I haven't been framed and ruined my reputation."

"But I still asked Aunt Zhang to tell the story. And the prince also admitted... Wangfei, this matter is not good for you. If she had an heir before the princess, the prince must value her, and she gave birth to the eldest son. If he is adopted by Princess Zhu...the princess should have made plans earlier."

Madam Zheng didn't ask her to give Aunt Zhang a child-killing drug or anything. She could see that today the prince clearly hated the maid for threatening her, but she never refused, so there must be a reason.

If Murong Wei made a move, or Aunt Zhang would have to die, if the prince knew about it, it would be detrimental to the reputation of the great lady Wangfei.

Now, the only thing to do is to firmly hold on to the prince, and let the husband give birth to an heir.

Moreover, even if Aunt Zhang is pregnant, it's no big deal if she can't give birth.

Murong Wei's face was a little tired, how could she not know the pros and cons of it.

It's just that everything actually lies in the man Xiao Mingrui.

If he doesn't want to, can Zhang Yuqian give birth to a child?
If he has the heart, no matter how defensive she is, what's the use of it!
The couple were newly married not long ago, and although she didn't believe that he would break his promise and betray her with other women, she was still angry that he didn't tell such an important matter early.

Let her be caught off guard.

I don't even know what his plan is, is he really planning to adopt a child to Mrs. Zhu?
Even if he doesn't adopt his concubine, does he still plan to adopt her child?

This is ridiculous no matter what.

Murong Wei felt suffocated in her heart, the more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

"Forget it, I'm very tired, I'm going to rest now, you all go down." She doesn't want to worry about anything now, she just wants to have a good sleep.

Seeing her, Madam Zheng knew that she must be in a state of disarray at the moment.

To be honest, Madam Zheng admired her quite a lot. Murong Wei has already performed very well today, but if she continues to look gentle and considerate with the prince, but is cold in her heart, it is really not good.

"My servant will serve you to rest first." The two stepped forward to serve Murong Wei to sleep.

Madam Zheng couldn't help but said: "Princess...the lord is the prince after all, there are some things you want to open up."

Murong Wei was stunned for a moment, seeing her retreat, it took a long time before she laughed at herself.

"The prince is amazing? I'm still the princess!"

She snorted, turned over and covered herself with a thin quilt embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water. Thinking about today's events, she felt sour, angry, bored and anxious.

Make up your mind, it won't be like this.

I don't know when, there was a movement in the room.

Murong Wei, who was still asleep, knew that Xiao Mingrui had come in, her martial arts practiced steps were steady and powerful, always calm, she walked to the bed at this moment, and after a while, he also got into bed.

This bed was enough to sleep three or four people, it was already spacious, but now Murong Wei slept on the innermost side, wrapped in a thin quilt, leaving his back to him, and fell asleep facing the wall.

Xiao Mingrui felt a little helpless, got into bed, and stretched out his hand to hug her in his arms.

That small body struggled a bit and refused.

"Wei'er... believe me, okay?"

No one responded.

Xiao Mingrui turned her around with a wry smile, but saw her open her eyes, her dark pupils were full of surprise: "What's wrong with the prince? You have to go to bed early tomorrow, go to bed early."

When Xiao Mingrui stifled, he was afraid of her attitude. He would rather she lose her temper, than to be so submissive and normal but alienated and indifferent, right?
"Wei'er, don't be like this... This matter is my fault, but I won't break my promise since I promised it. But don't worry, I won't be like other women, I haven't forgotten me Promise to you."

Murong Wei was slightly puzzled: "Why does the prince say that, isn't it right for a gentleman to promise a thousand gold?"

Xiao Mingrui touched a soft nail, and felt powerless for a moment.

Xiao Mingrui was stunned for a moment, "I just said to adopt a child for her. As for the adopted child, it can also be an orphan of the clan. So, Wei Er, don't think too much about it."

"I didn't think much about it, I'm really sleepy, good night, my lord."

After finishing speaking, she turned her back to him, and fell asleep after a while.

He yelled a few times, but no one paid any attention.

After a long time, Xiao Mingrui also lay down, turned over, each muffled, and fell asleep.

Early the next morning, at only the fourth watch, Xiao Mingrui had already got up.

Murong Wei actually didn't sleep well that night, and was woken up by the sound of him getting up at this moment.

He glanced at the grandfather clock and saw that it was past four o'clock. It was a tossing to get up so early in the morning every day.

Murong Wei lifted the curtain and called the servant girl to come and serve her.

Xiao Mingrui saw that she was putting on a small jacket and stepped forward to help him put on the court clothes, he was still wondering if she had lost her temper after the night?
"Wei'er, go to sleep for a while, it's still early." He gently reached out and brushed away the strands of hair that were hanging down her cheeks.

Murong Wei took a step back, pushed his hand away, and smiled softly and considerately: "The prince is already up, how can I still lie still. Getting up in the morning and serving your husband for the morning meal is what a wife should do."

"Go down." Xiao Mingrui said in a deep voice.

Murong Wei frowned: "My lord, you let go of the concubine first, it's unreasonable."

Seeing that everyone was leaving, Xiao Mingrui looked at her, "Wei'er, don't talk to me like this again, this king can't stand this."

Murong Wei asked in surprise: "What's wrong with the lord, is there something inappropriate about what the concubine said?"

She blinked her jet-black pupils, and her bright eyes were full of puzzlement, as if she didn't know where he started talking.

When Xiao Mingrui was told by her, he felt like punching the air all over his body for a moment. This feeling was really uncomfortable.

Is she planning to continue fighting with him like this?
Don't look at her gentle and considerate appearance, but this well-behaved appearance is definitely not what he wants.

Not to mention her distant attitude.

Xiao Mingrui was a little annoyed: "What do you really think about me? I apologize and I apologize. I don't know how to tell you about the past. Although I promised Zhu Shi, I am not a person who doesn't care about the importance. I won't People threaten your status..."

Murong Wei had a cold face, and took a long time to bow her head: "My lord, publicizing prostitution in the daytime is not a sage's education. How can I treat myself and meet people by doing this? I also know righteousness, and I don't want my lord to be punished by others because of this." Criticism."

She sighed, with a serious face, and said righteously: "My lord, please respect yourself."

The atmosphere suddenly cooled down.

Xiao Mingrui was so choked by her words that he couldn't speak.

He looked seriously at his lovely wife in front of him.

He watched her be serious, persuading her husband like a virtuous wife praised by the world, watched her behave well and respect each other like a guest, watched her play the role of princess well in a gentle and considerate but alienated way.

She is like a princess, but not like his wife.

He didn't want her to be like this, and she didn't want her to become a well-behaved and serious look in front of him.

But she is so reticent, what exactly does she want him to say?
Xiao Mingrui's expression changed a few times, and he turned around after a long time, seemingly regaining his composure.

"Come on."

For a moment, Murong Wei watched the man serve him and had breakfast. When she arrived at the door, she smiled slightly and said gracefully: "I will send my lord off, my lord has a good journey."

Xiao Mingrui froze, did not speak, and left in a muffled voice.

Sitting in the carriage, he rubbed his temples with a headache.

For the first time, he regretted his decision at the time.

He understood why he did things very well. He agreed to Zhu Shi to fulfill the kindness of husband and wife. Death is the most important thing. He can't let her die like that.

This is a responsibility that a person should fulfill. Once he has promised, there is absolutely no such thing as breaking his promise.

Since this is his conduct, how can he destroy the promise.

A gentleman is as good as he is, and he has his own rules.

Now he regrets it very much. At that time, he didn't think deeply about why the Zhu family let him choose Zhang Yuqian's child as his heir.

It was only now that he discovered that his ex-wife's actions in this way really put the latecomers in danger and their status was greatly threatened.

Now it is difficult to ride a tiger.

If this covenant is broken, it would be a great breach of trust, not to mention how it was known to others.

A person who can't keep his promise, how can anyone support you.

He never promises easily, but since he promised, he will fulfill it no matter what.

It's just that this matter can't threaten Murong Wei's status, otherwise he would never agree.

Zhang Yuqian dared to play those ridiculous tricks in front of him. Could it be that she thought that she was under his command and could not be manipulated by her!

How could he let her wish?
Xiao Mingrui is newly married and has no plans to tell Murong Wei about this matter, but only wants to talk about it in the future after she has their child, then she can find an orphan in the clan or someone else to adopt, it doesn't hurt to adopt.

Doing good without threatening his child's status.

There are many things he doesn't want to tell her, they are a man's business, he doesn't want his woman to be troubled, and she doesn't want her to worry about troubles.

She married him to enjoy happiness, not to suffer.

But looking at it now, she obviously minded that he didn't tell her about it, and agreed to the adoption.

Could it be that she still doesn't believe in herself and thinks that Xiao Mingrui will betray her?
"Wei'er, Wei'er, how long are you going to fight with me?"

Xiao Mingrui began to miss his little wife who was sometimes smart, sometimes delicate and playful.

He doesn't want such a good wife, no, he only wants his sweet wife.

Xiao Mingrui went up to the court, and his face was sullen all morning, his body was depressed, so that the people around him didn't know what happened to him, and they all looked sideways.

The King of Chu was also there, Xiao Mingrui had asked people to ask about it yesterday, but Princess Chu was fine.

He glanced at King Qi and saw that King Qi smiled and nodded at him, so he didn't say anything else.

Xiao Mingrui snorted in his heart, my good brother, it's better that you didn't get involved in this matter.

If your hand is so long that you dare to stick it into the backyard of my Luo Palace, I will definitely give you a big gift.

After the court, Xiao Mingrui went to find Xiao Mingchen.

"Second brother, what's wrong with you, who made you angry, my brother will teach you a lesson!" Xiao Mingchen was surprised when he saw the expression of his second brother, it can be said that he rarely saw Xiao Mingrui so happy and angry in these years.

Xiao Mingrui sighed, what could he say? Could it be that he couldn't tell his brother about the inner courtyard of his family?
He's not that short-sighted.

"It's nothing, I just heard that big brother has been moving a lot recently, and his hands are stretched too far."

Xiao Mingchen was startled, he knew that this might not be the case, but his elder brother didn't want to talk about it, he might not let him know about it.

Xiao Mingchen didn't ask any further questions, and said with a smile: "I'm afraid that he won't make trouble. Isn't this a wonderful thing? Second brother, we can mobilize people, and the court officials will create momentum for the fourth child. It's best to create as much momentum as possible. When the time comes, Royal Father ..."

(End of this chapter)