The concubine is addicted to the world

Chapter 314, Prince Qin's Mansion
Almost half a month later, the imperial edict came down, Princess Xinyang packed her things without any haste, and set off with the imperial envoy.

About a dozen carriages slowly drove out of Yongzhou City, leaving Yongzhou City where they had lived for many years.

On the other side, Lu Ning and Princess Xinyang walked lightly and took the maidservant and guards along the waterway.

Princess Xinyang put her hands on the women's temples, drank tea, and said leisurely, "King Qin is the youngest brother of the first emperor, so he is the son of the concubine. King Qin has four sons and eight daughters, two sons and two daughters, your father is the eldest son. .”

Lu Ning propped her chin with one hand and listened carefully.

"There are ten daughters-in-law in this generation. You only need to remember the number of the second wife. The eldest girl, Lu Yuan, is already married, and the third girl, Lu Ying, is 15 years old this year."

Princess Xinyang's voice was very pleasant, and Lu Ning listened carefully to each word.

It is much faster to go by water, and then change to a horse-drawn carriage when we arrive in Cangzhou, and wait until the evening of the third day.

Princess Xinyang suddenly received a letter and her face was gloomy.

"Hmph, what a car that turned its back on its back and ran into robbers on the road. It's really courageous. I dare to rob my car."

Princess Xinyang didn't hide it from Lu Ning either. Thanks to Lu Ning's reminder, before getting into the car, Lu Ning kept an eye out and changed to a waterway, bringing only a few confidants with her.

Lu Ning took the letter, glanced at it quickly, her red lips slightly curled up, "I guess I don't know this wave, and there are still many who wish their mother would never return to Beijing."

Princess Xinyang sneered, "Having kept a low profile for so many years, I will show them this time when I go back this time, and I am not someone to be provoked."

Lu Ning nodded and nestled in the arms of Princess Xinyang. In her memory, it seemed that her mother had always been strong and domineering, protecting her from growing up.

King Qin's Mansion

"An accident happened to the princess's carriage?" Princess Qin looked surprised. She was over fifty years old and well maintained, showing her grace.

"That's what the guards who followed said so. Passing through the Yuncheng area, they encountered robbers and turned their backs. I don't know what happened."

It was only half a month before Lu Shengyuan returned to Beijing, who knew that the imperial edict would be issued halfway, and there would be even imperial envoys to welcome him. Lu Shengyuan hadn't returned to Beijing for more than ten years, so a lot has really changed.

"Mother and concubine don't have to worry, I have already sent someone to meet her. The princess has many guards by her side, so nothing should happen."

Lu Shengyuan pretended to be worried, and Princess Qin nodded, "Bodhisattva bless you, I haven't seen you for more than ten years, why did something happen as soon as I came back, hey."

The second wife, Meng Shi, did not speak, a look of surprise flashed in the depths of her eyes, and soon disappeared.

It was the second master Lu Lizheng who said, "No one knew that the emperor would issue an edict suddenly, otherwise such a thing would not have happened with the elder brother around."

The second master, Lu Lizheng, was in his early thirties. He looked handsome and had an extraordinary conversation, with a bit of a literati air. There was a gleam in the depths of his eyes, which seemed to be mocking.

Those words seemed to say that Lu Shengyuan couldn't wait to return to Shengjing, implying that this matter might have something to do with Lu Shengyuan.

Princess Qin picked up the teacup and took a sip, her expression flickering slightly.

"Princess Qianjin, how dare you return to the capital without an edict. The situation in Shengjing has not been restored for a long time. The princess is worried about the emperor, so let me go back first. If I can predict that the princess is in danger, how can I come back?"

Lu Shengyuan glanced at Lu Lizheng with gloomy eyes. Although the two were brothers, they had always been at odds with each other and fought fiercely in private.

"Okay, let's not say a few words, the princess will be safe and sound, Xianfang, clean up the east courtyard."

Princess Qin said suddenly.

The second wife, Meng Shi, was slightly taken aback, "Mother Concubine?"

Princess Qin glanced at Mrs. Meng, who immediately shut up and nodded, "Yes, mother, please rest assured."

It stands to reason that the eldest princess should live in the eldest princess's mansion when she returns to Beijing, not Qin Wang's mansion, but if she lives in Qin's mansion, it means that the family is not separated, and Lu Shengyuan will compete with Lu Lizheng.

Meng's thoughts turned very quickly, but she didn't show half of it on her face.

After returning to the house, Meng Shi pulled Lu Lizheng to talk about it, "Husband, what does mother and concubine mean?"

Lu Lizheng frowned, "Eldest brother is the eldest son and hasn't returned for many years. It's right for the mother and concubine to be out of the way for a while. In addition, the princess has a noble status, so don't worry. The princess and elder brother have never been of the same mind."

Lu Lizheng is not worried at all, "Brother has been pampering Ning Rouxue for ten years, and doesn't want to see the princess. The two have a deep rift, and the elder brother is also ruthless to the princess. A while ago, sister Ning almost fell into the water and drowned. Mother Xue and daughter are inseparable, the princess is suffocating, and the big house is already uneasy, we just need to wait and see what happens."

Lu Lizheng could see clearly that Lu Shengyuan was just a fool, looking at both sides, no matter who wins or loses, he only has advantages and no disadvantages.

Meng woke up in vain, and the corners of her mouth curled up, "What my husband said is that the princess is honorable and also a daughter-in-law, so she should respect her mother-in-law. As long as the princess lives unhappily and suffers wronged, the emperor will definitely take care of the big family."

Meng Shi is smart, and he immediately understood the key point.

"Xiaoyin's child looks good, and he seems to know how to be courteous. The set of sapphire jewelry he gave to his concubine is extremely exquisite. The concubine likes it very much. Even Sister Yuan and Sister Ying have prepared generous gifts. It can be seen that he is a smart child." Yes, I just don't know how Sister Ning is doing."

The Meng family suddenly sighed, originally in Prince Qin's mansion, Sister Yuan had the highest status after she got married, but now Sister Ning came and was directly overwhelmed.

If it's an idiot, that's fine, if it's like Lu Xiaoyin, the Meng family will never forgive her!

"If Ning Rouxue can help her up, then there will be a good show. It is not easy to be pampered by the eldest brother for so many years. If the princess's return to Beijing is not smooth, it may not be without her handwriting."

Lu Lizheng said suddenly.

Meng Shi nodded, "Husband, don't worry, I know."

Lu Lizheng had lunch, and he had to deal with political affairs in the afternoon, so he left.

At this time, a woman walked in at the door, wearing a goose yellow dress, her skin was as white as porcelain, her almond eyes were slightly curved, and there were two small dimples at the corners of her mouth when she smiled, she was sweet and pleasant.

She has a slender figure, with a charming, gentle and charming look between her brows, and a red jade bracelet on her wrist, which complements her white and tender wrists.

Whether it is food, clothing, or words and deeds, she is a standard lady, and her conversation is elegant, just like a blooming rose, magnificent and unparalleled.

When Meng Shi saw Lu Ying, there was a touch of gentleness and love in her eyes.

As soon as Lu Ying saw Meng Shi, she immediately clung to her, wrapped her arm around Meng Shi, raised her red lips, and displeasure flashed across her watery eyes.

"Mother, my daughter shouldn't be with a concubine. I don't care about giving me anything to please me. Seeing her contemptuous and vulgar body, my daughter feels uncomfortable standing with her."

Lu Ying didn't like Lu Xiaoyin at all. Girls from the countryside are so vulgar.

"As soon as Lu Xiaoyin came back, many sisters surrounded her, giving away a lot of things, like a nouveau riche."

Lu Ying covered her mouth and smiled slightly, her tone was a bit harsh.

Meng frowned, "Don't say that, sister Ning will come back in two days, you are not allowed to say these things, others don't know, but mother knows that the princess had a bad temper back then."

Lu Ying had heard the news that Lu Ning was coming back for countless times, and she was a little annoyed. In terms of status, Lu Ying was not as noble as Lu Ning.

The daughter of the eldest son, and the mother is the eldest princess, but Lu Ying didn't care about that, she was used to it since she was a child, and immediately frowned.

"Mother, so what if she's the princess' daughter? Mother is the eldest daughter of the Duke's Mansion. Her status is noble, and she is not inferior to the princess. One Lu Xiaoyin is enough to bother you. Another Lu Ning, hum, I heard that this Lu Ning is thick-skinned. Yes, you have a bad reputation in Yongzhou City, and you can't let go of a man, so what kind of guy is he?"

The corners of Lu Ying's mouth suddenly curled up, as if thinking of something, her eyes showed contempt.

"Sister Ying, don't make trouble for the first time when Dafang comes back, you just have to remember not to have a bad relationship with Lu Ning, but to befriend Lu Xiaoyin instead, let them fight, don't get your hands dirty, Lu Ning How do we not have to intervene, understand?"

Mrs. Meng hurriedly told Lu Ying, for fear that she would not be able to think about it for a while and provoke Lu Ning.

Lu Ying was at a loss, and Meng told Lu Ying the key point.

Lu Ying suddenly realized and nodded, smiling sweetly, "Mother, don't worry, my daughter knows."

Only then did Mengshi heave a sigh of relief.

East Court
"Auntie, Prince Qin's mansion is slightly bigger than my daughter imagined, and it's no different than the princess. There are many sisters in the mansion."

Lu Xiaoyin curled her lips, "Although Lu Ying, the third elder sister, looks good, she has an arrogant and unpleasant personality. The sisters in the house are a little afraid of her, but it's just because of her status as a descendant."

Just as unruly and willful as Lu Ning, Lu Xiaoyin has been trying to curry favor with Lu Ying all afternoon, but the two have a bit of a similar taste.

In addition, they are about the same age, so they can chat, but it's a pity that Lu Xiaoyin always feels inferior, if Ning Rouxue is not a concubine, it would be great, a good daughter of the first wife, but she wants to be a concubine.

In the past, she and Lu Ning were the only ones in the Princess Mansion, and they hadn't felt anything about the concubine for so many years. This was the first time that Lu Xiaoyin felt the difference between the concubine and the concubine. She lowered her head and didn't speak.

Ning Ruoxue didn't realize it, "The third girl is the second daughter of the first wife, not as calm and generous as the eldest daughter Lu Yuan. It's normal to be spoiled. You are new here, so you have to bear with being neglected for a while."

Lu Xiaoyin nodded and didn't feel wronged, "It's okay that Lu Ying looks down on me. After two days, Lu Ning will come and I'll see how arrogant she is. Once Lu Ning's temper comes up, it's not clear who will win between the two. Hmph, don't be complacent!"

Lu Xiaoyin smiled, faintly expecting this to happen.

Ning Rouxue also followed suit with a smile, "It's right to keep an eye on this mansion. She is obedient and docile in front of the princess. If Lu Ying is willing to show off, you let her do it. Wait a few days for the banquet, and you can make some more confidantes." Girl, only when you get married can you feel proud."

Ning Rouxue's greatest hope in this life is to be able to sit in the main room, even dreaming of it.

Lu Xiaoyin nodded, with a determined face, "Auntie, don't worry, my daughter will definitely live up to her expectations and never fall behind.
Ning Rouxue was very pleased, "Good boy, Auntie will be counting on you in the future."

When it was time for dinner, Lu Shengyuan also brought Ning Rouxue there.

The whole family sat at the table without eating or sleeping, and King Qin, who hadn't shown up for a long time, also appeared.

Calm and domineering, the first impression is that Lu Shengyuan is very unsmiling, like King Qin, and he can save words if he can.

Meng shi stood aside to serve Princess Qin, and with a wink from Princess Qin, Meng shi knew what to order.

Ning Rouxue hadn't returned to Shengjing for a long time, she was not used to it for a while, she had never served anyone a meal before, so she felt awkward standing aside.

Meng shi lowered her head and glanced at Ning Rouxue, she was really good looking, the two were good friends before they got married, Ning Ruoxue's status was not low, but it was a pity that Princess Xinyang stepped in and became a concubine due to bad luck.

The Meng family looked down on Ning Rouxue, but she never showed it in face.

Ning Rouxue stood at the side, serving Lu Shengyuan, and because the eldest daughter had few daughters, Lu Xiaoyin was also lucky to sit on the table.

The whole family ate with their heads down, and their actions were extremely complicated, and they were a little uncomfortable. Lu Xiaoyin frowned slightly, and only ate a small part of the food.

After King Qin put down their chopsticks, everyone put down their chopsticks one after another, and the servant girl immediately came over to clean up.

After returning to the house, it was already two hours later, Ning Rouxue was still dripping water.

Lu Xiaoyin even ate several pieces of snacks, "Auntie, there are too many rules in the palace. Even the second aunt has to serve grandma. I don't know if the princess will serve grandma when she comes back in a few days."

Ning Rouxue smiled, "In terms of identity, the princess is a king and concubine or a minister, so the princess doesn't have to serve her. But in terms of seniority, the princess is a mother-in-law and a princess is a daughter-in-law, so she should serve her."

(End of this chapter)