Concubine Sheng Chong

Chapter 171 It's Balance

In the Ningde Hall, Xiang Tea held a large box of gift lists and said with a smile: "Master, look, this is from the concubine Xian, and the jade pomegranate, which means many children and blessings... and this, from Meng Zhaoyi of Mingren Hall The ones that come here are all good mattresses..."

At this time, He Lan was reclining on the couch wearing a thick fox fur cloak, and she stroked her belly peacefully.

Although my lower abdomen is still very flat, it can already make me feel very relieved.

Listening to the gift list, He Lan suddenly thought of the musician from Wangyuezhai, and asked, "Where's Ye Guiren?"

Xiang Ming pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Ye Guiren's foundation is a bit weak after all, but he gave a yellow-glazed and red-colored lotus-shaped gourd bottle, and a few hairpins..."

He Lan nodded slightly, "This is neither outstanding nor vulgar..."

This nobleman Ye is a very good man.

"Sister Lan..."

A low cry brought back He Lan's thoughts.

Seeing Wen Chunxiao, several maids in the house hurriedly saluted and said, "I have seen Mrs. Wen."

Wen Chunxiao nodded and said with a smile, "Everyone get up."

He Lan turned sideways and smiled, "Why did Chunxiao come here at this time?"

Wen Chunxiao said to Mengyun who was behind him: "Why don't you present the hundred sons and longevity pictures I embroidered?"

Meng Yun smiled and took a step forward, unfolding a pair of embroidery, "Lan Zhaoyi is well, this is embroidered by our master for several days, just for your pleasure."

This embroidery is so exquisite that even the word "Fushou" is like splashing on it, which is extremely beautiful.

He Lan took Wen Chunxiao's hand and said, "Sister, why bother, be careful to burn yourself out."

Wen Chunxiao sat on the edge of the bed and said with a smile, "My sister is so lucky that my sister also wants to get a little bit of it. This embroidery is not so delicate, it's just my sister's wish."

He Lan smiled gratefully, "That's...but let me not know what to say."

Wen Chunxiao pursed her lips and smiled, "Sister, what are you talking about? We're on the sidelines."

As she spoke, she chatted with He Lan about the food and stuff in winter, and then left.

He Lan looked at her back and sighed, "I thought she was... ah... I was wrong..."

Xiang Tea at the side hurried forward and said: "Master, you don't know that the nobles have always sent people to ask about your situation these days. Several times when you came here and you were taking a nap, I told my servants not to wake you up."

He Lan smiled, "Next time, I'll treat you nicely."

Xiangming answered with a smile.

When Wen Chunxiao came out of the main hall, he asked Meng Yun who was on the side: "You go to the Punishment Department later, that's what I mean, let Eunuch Qin there be more agile, and definitely want Yuwen to recognize him as soon as possible." committed suicide after committing the crime."

Meng Yun nodded, "Your servant understands, it's just... that Eunuch Qin of the Punishment Department is also the prince's man?"

Wen Chunxiao nodded slightly, "Go, be careful, don't let anyone see you, remember to let Eunuch Qin do everything clean, otherwise... let him go and plead guilty to the prince himself!"

In Prince Duan's mansion, the palace servants who came to deliver the wedding invitation said beamingly: "My lord, this is a wedding invitation sent by our princess' servants."

Zhou Chengrui nodded lightly, "Go back and tell your princesses, the king will go of course."

This is the difference between a concubine and a concubine. Although they are all from the royal family, or even brothers and sisters, they still have to send invitations to a wedding banquet...

Zhou Chengrui's complexion was not very good after all, the palace man put down the wedding invitation and walked away awkwardly.

But a prince who is not valued, why should he show his face to himself? !

At this moment in Yijing Palace, Princess Huaiqing was caressing her wedding dress, whispering softly: "It's only a few days."

Thinking of Xiao Ziyan's unusual appearance and identity, a blush rose on her face.

"Hui Chen, have all the posts been sent out?"

The maid at the side hurriedly replied: "Don't worry, Your Highness, they have all been sent out."

Then Huishen asked in confusion: "Princess, do you really want to invite Miss Jiang to be the hairpin inserter at your funeral? Her status can't afford it..."

Princess Huaiqing looked down at the golden phoenix on the hijab, "You, did you really not understand, tell me...why did I invite her to come last time?"

Hui Chen thought for a moment, "Princess, aren't you afraid that after you leave, there will be no people in the palace to check and balance Concubine Li? But... But she is just a little daughter of the Marquis Mansion. If you want to find an identity Tall ones, it's not like there are none..."

Princess Huaiqing glanced at Huichen, "She is not a simple daughter of the Hou family. If you want to find a woman with the same intelligence as her, I am afraid it will be extremely difficult. Why do you have to stand by Bengong's side? Bengong can't give much..."

Hui Chen said thoughtfully: "Your servant understands, you have spotted the festivities between Miss Jiang and Princess Huaishu!"

Princess Huaiqing smiled and said: "Not only that, Mrs. He Gui from Ningde Hall... Oh, I almost forgot, now it is Lan Zhaoyi... This Lan Zhaoyi is her cousin, if the two of them work together , this harem can be more stable."

Hui Chen let out a low cry, "So... isn't it going to confront Concubine Li's power?!"

The eldest princess Huaiqing said slowly: "It is the balance of power that is called balance... Besides, she is now the wife of Zhen Guohou, and when Zhen Guohou's class teacher returns to the court, she will ask the emperor to give a marriage decree. , Jiang Jinyan and Concubine Li will have to confront each other, and then will be the time when the palace can rest easy."

After thinking for a while, Hui Chen said again: "Your Highness, the maidservant still doesn't understand why you always stare at Concubine Li? No matter what, she is just a concubine, can she show off her prestige for a few years?"

Putting down the hijab in his hand, Huaiqing said in a low voice: "I just don't believe it, but Concubine Li has a son... how can she lose her mind?!"

Hui Chen hurriedly looked outside, and when he saw no one, he persuaded him: "Ah... Your Royal Highness! You...you can't talk nonsense..."

Princess Huaiqing lowered her eyes and remained silent.

Even if no one believes in me, I still dare not relax.

In this deep palace, the more impossible something is, the more dangerous it is...

The mother's long-term residence in the Buddhist hall has already let go of the government. Only I know Chengyou's hardships. How can I tolerate someone coveting this position? !
Thinking of the queen mother, she sighed helplessly, "Is there any news from my queen mother?"

Only then did Hui Chen heave a sigh of relief, "Miss Yutong came here to send a lot of things, and there is also a string of Canaan rosary beads of excellent quality. According to Miss Yutong, it was recited by the empress dowager for a long time in front of the Buddha. Princess , the Empress Dowager misses you..."

Huaiqing bit her lip and tightened her hands.

Missing myself?

But why has the queen mother always ignored herself and Chengyou all these years? !
I don't say it on my face, but how can I not feel a little bit sad in my heart?

I always hated Huai Shu, how could there be no element of jealousy in it?
I am precious as a golden branch and jade leaf, but who knows the sadness in it?

She let out a long sigh...

At this time, in the Jingxin Hall, the Queen Mother was offering incense devoutly in the Buddhist hall.

She was still dressed in crow-blue plain clothes, and her clean face was still as delicate and gentle as when she was young. She didn't go out for a long time, and she was so white that it was ridiculous.

Yu Tong quietly entered the Buddhist hall, lit the incense in her hand and handed it over for the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother whispered: "Where is Huaiqing... did you say anything?"

Yu Tong forced a smile and said: "Sister Huaiqing said that she is very happy, but she is busy now, so I will come to see you in person later."

The queen mother bowed three times cautiously, and then put the incense in her hand into the incense burner, "You girl, do you remember...don't tell lies before the Buddha?"

Yu Tong bit her lip, "Sister Huaiqing just..."

The Queen Mother closed her eyes, and said lightly: "Everyone knows about Aijia, and she is complaining about Aijia in her heart."

Yu Tong hurriedly said: "Queen Mother, you love Elder Sister Huaiqing very much, why didn't you tell her..."

The Queen Mother waved her hand, "Forget it, the Ai family is also a shady person now, don't say it, the Ai family understands your intentions, and go and send the picture of five blessings holding a birthday in the Ai family's house to Yijing Palace."

Yu Tong nodded, "Understood."

The empress dowager had been embroidering that piece for a long time, and it turned out to be for Princess Huaiqing.

The Queen Mother said again: "The news that came back last time, which family's girl is it that is said to be pregnant?"

Only then did Yu Tong laugh and said, "It's the concubine daughter of the He family who has just been promoted to Zhaoyi in Ningde Palace."

"It's a person who doesn't show his identity. I'll tell you to go on and reward him twice as much as the old system. After all, this is the first child in the harem in the past few years. Please tell Haosheng to take care of him, and there will be no mistakes."

Yu Tong nodded, "The congratulatory gift has been prepared long ago, just waiting for your order."

The Queen Mother felt a little futile, "I didn't expect that the Holy Majesty would have a child so soon..."

It's really fast.

She paused, then asked again: "The marriage you mentioned last time... the third young master of Duke An's mansion, which family's girl did you choose?"

Yu Tong was a little puzzled, and thought it was the queen mother who asked casually, and replied: "The third young master of An Guogong's mansion, Zhen Guohou Ding, is the eldest daughter of the Jiang family of Jing'an Hou's mansion, although the status is a bit lower, but I heard that Miss Jiang is very good-looking and has a beautiful heart, and I heard that she was chosen by Zhen Guohou himself."

When it comes to happy events, the atmosphere is naturally harmonious, and the Queen Mother smiled lightly: "Oh? Didn't I hear that the Marquis of Zhenguo is deserted, so why did you get married so quickly?"

Seeing that the Empress Dowager was interested, Yu Tong was delighted in her heart, and said: "I don't know about this Tong'er, but because Miss Jiang is in mourning... the engagement was simplified, but the betrothal gift was a lot of effort. Tong'er really wants to meet Miss Jiang!"

With a smile on the corner of the Queen Mother's mouth, she thought for a moment and said, "Did Miss Jiang be invited to Huaiqing's wedding banquet? If Tong'er wants to see her, I will invite Miss Jiang to sit in the Jingxin Hall on the fifth day of the lunar new year. Aijia I'm also curious as to what kind of character this is..."

After hearing this, Yu Tong was stunned for a moment.

When did the queen mother become interested in a little daughter of the Hou family?

(End of this chapter)