Traveling through the harem: the favorite concubine

Chapter 94

"Winebag and rice bucket?"

Huang Wenren pushed the door and entered, looked at the stubborn daughter kneeling on the ground, and said angrily: "So, do you insist on marrying Chen Wenhan?"

"I……"

Huang Jingting hesitated, and didn't answer right away. She was also at a loss, but seeing her parents angry, she said with a straight mouth: "My daughter wants to marry a talented man. Although Wen Han is from a poor family, he has outstanding talents. My daughter admires him." he."

"It's just utterly confused!"

Although Mrs. Huang has never met Chen Wenhan, although Huang Wenren mentioned him before, she still had a good impression in her heart at the time, but now that this happened, just because the other party dared to teach and accept in private, she decided that she was not a good person .

How can a serious scholar do such a thing.

Mrs. Huang looked up at Huang Wenren worriedly, fearing that Huang Wenren's mind would become confused, so she agreed to the marriage. Fortunately, Huang Wenren just looked at Huang Jingting with an ugly face, and didn't say anything, leaving two old people beside her Responsible for guarding Huang Jingting, she went out directly.

Mrs. Huang looked at Huang Wenren's disappearing figure, glared at Huang Jingting bitterly, but sighed deeply, and followed Huang Wenren.

Huang Zongbao worriedly stood outside the courtyard and looked at the situation inside. When he saw his third uncle and aunt came out with livid faces, he didn't know what to say for a while.

He is also responsible for this matter. If it weren't for him, how would the Huang family know Chen Wenhan, and Huang Jingting would not have the opportunity to associate with Chen Wenhan, but the big responsibility for this matter really cannot be blamed on him. Even the elder brother in the mansion has a lot of friends, and it is rarely reported that the eldest lady in the mansion will privately exchange with the elder brother's friends.

And Huang Wenren and Mrs. Huang didn't take their anger on Huang Zongbao, seeing Huang Zongbao's worried face, they comforted him: "Zongbao, this matter has nothing to do with you, go back, third uncle and third aunt will take care of it. "

"..."

Huang Zongbao looked at the haggard looks of his uncle and nephew, and knew that this matter had indeed broken their hearts, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

On the contrary, Huang Wenren was uncharacteristically, and said in a gentle tone: "The list will be released soon, you go back and prepare well, and you will have to face the saint when the time comes. I will ask your third aunt to cut you new clothes."

"Oh!"

Speaking of the thing that excited Huang Zongbao the most, Huang Zongbao couldn't cheer up right now. He let out a deep breath and knew that he really couldn't help right now, so he saluted. Turn around and leave.

Looking at Huang Zongbao's leaving figure, Huang Wenren also sighed heavily, and didn't know whether to show a gratified smile or a tired expression on his face.

"Ma'am, the emperor summoned me this morning and said that Zong Bao's talent and learning are the most outstanding among this group of tributes."

"Is that Zongbao the number one scholar?"

Mrs. Huang heard that, although she couldn't laugh at this time, she was still happy for her nephew.

"No." Huang Wenren shook his head, and said again, "The Emperor values ​​Zong Bao, but feels that Zong Bao's temper is not stable enough, and wants to hone him for two more years, so he only plans to give him a chance."

"So...is this a good thing or a bad thing?"

Mrs. Huang was a little stunned when she heard this, and was puzzled for a moment.

"Of course it's a good thing. Although Zong Bao has lost the title of champion, he has won the emperor's attention. Moreover, Zong Bao's temperament is indeed a bit simple and not calm enough. Now that he is entrusted with a heavy responsibility, I'm afraid it will cause him trouble."

Having said that, Huang Wenren thought of Chen Wenhan again, and said in a deep voice: "I thought he was just an ordinary scholar, but who knows that he has so many eyes. This incident is a lesson for Zongbao, but it must never be let Jing Ting made contact with him."

"However, Jing Ting communicated with him, if he spreads the word..."

When this topic was mentioned, Mrs. Huang was a little worried. At this time, what she had to consider was more detailed than Huang Wenren's. If Chen Wenhan spread the word, Huang Jingting's reputation would be damaged, and all of them would be affected. The girls in the entire Huang family.

However, she couldn't bear to let her daughter marry such a person so that she could settle down with her.

"Then you can't marry Jing Ting to such a person, and I want to see if that Chen Wenhan dares to spread the word." Huang Wenren was able to sit in his current position, and he asked himself that he was not a soft-hearted person. It's just a threat, if he is afraid, it will be a joke.

"His tricks are reserved for deceiving Jing Ting, an ignorant girl, just waiting for the list to be released, I'm afraid Jing Ting will regret it herself."

Huang Wenren has indeed grasped Huang Jingting's mind, but he has not grasped his daughter's temper.

So also miscalculated the form.

The list was announced the next day, and the top three of the First Class were passed around with drums and gongs. They paraded through the streets with tall horses and red silk, and participated in the Qionglin Banquet in a splendid manner.The second and third class are a bit shabby, but they are also happy to be taken to the summer palace to participate in the Qionglin Banquet.

Of course, the taste is like a person who knows the temperature of drinking water.

Huang Zongbao boasted first, bluntly saying that he would win three yuan in a row, but he was defeated in the palace examination. Although he was a little ashamed, he has always had a strong self-healing ability, and soon found an excuse for his mistakes.

"The emperor must think that I am too romantic and suave, so he thinks the name Tanhualang is more pleasant."

Huang Wenren and Huang Zongsheng had something to do with Huang Jingting, but they were amused by Huang Zongbao, so they rarely smiled.

"Tanhualang, do you want to put a flower on your head at that time, so as to live up to your name as Tanhualang?"

Brother Huang Zongsheng put his hands on Huang Zongbao's shoulders, looked at the bright silk clothes on his body, and couldn't help being amused by his mother's eyes.Zong Bao wore this dress to attend the Qionglin Banquet tonight, and he would definitely become the most concerned person at the scene.

"Cousin, don't touch your hands, I have to go to the Qionglin Banquet later!"

Huang Zongbao looked complacent and proud, but he looked very unflattering, while Huang Zongsheng shook his head with a smile: "The middle-aged Tanhua Lang is so proud that I was reprimanded by my father when I won the second place. One meal!"

When Huang Zongbao heard the words, he glanced at his third uncle cautiously. It was indeed his third uncle who did this.However, when he looked up, he saw that Huang Wenren's face was not serious, he just urged: "Go and prepare for the Qionglin Banquet, don't waste time."

"Hey!"

Huang Zongbao's words should be extremely loud.

It wasn't until they watched Huang Zongbao leave that a smile fell on the faces of the Huang family.

Mrs. Huang sighed deeply, and said to Huang Wenren, "I'll go and see Jing Ting."

Huang Wenren nodded. He didn't object, but he didn't mention that he was going too, and even stopped Huang Zongsheng who wanted to go back together.

Mrs. Huang walked to the door of Huang Jingting's room, and the two servants who guarded her bowed to Mrs. Huang. Mrs. Huang nodded and watched the servants unlock the lock, but she didn't go in immediately, but asked One sentence: "Miss, haven't eaten yet?"

"Yes." One of the maids replied cautiously, "Every day the meals are brought in on time, but the young lady brought them out again without moving."

Madam Huang took a deep breath, suppressed the rising anger, and walked in slowly.

Huang Jingting was lying on the bed, looking at the carvings on the bed beam with absent-minded eyes. When she saw Mrs. Huang walking in, she also remained motionless and did not say a word.

Mrs. Huang walked slowly to the bed, seeing Huang Jingting's sallow and haggard face because of the hunger strike, her heart was distressed and full of anger.

"Jing Ting..."

Mrs. Huang paused, and wanted to speak in a gentle tone, but Huang Jingting interrupted her voice weakly but forcefully: "Mother, you don't need to talk, my daughter is not a fool when she grows up, she knows what is good and what is bad. "

"You know the good and the bad, you know the good and the bad, you and Chen Wenhan gave and received in private, and did such a scandalous thing!"

Mrs. Huang was suddenly provoked into anger, and shouted at Huang Jingting excitedly.

"My daughter is just planning for herself!"

Huang Jingting said with a sneer, but before the words fell, Mrs. Huang almost couldn't control her emotions, and wanted to reach out and hit Huang Jingting.

"Is mother going to beat your daughter?"

Huang Jingting slowly sat up, looking indifferent.

Mrs. Huang withdrew her hand, but covered her chest, panting heavily: "Are you without a father or mother? You say that, are you sorry that your father and I are planning for you?"

Huang Jingting still had a sneer on the corner of her mouth, and said nothing.

Madam Huang was completely heartbroken seeing this state, she said: "The list came down today, Lord Ninghou was the number one in high school, and the so-called talented Chen Wenhan you mentioned fell to the bottom of the third place. "

Huang Jingting's eyelids moved slightly, her face was still expressionless, but her hands hidden under the quilt couldn't help but tighten.

"Do you still want to go on a hunger strike and make a fuss about marrying that Chen Wenhan?"

Mrs. Huang said in a cold tone.

Huang Jingting didn't speak for a long time, she lowered her head. Mrs. Huang thought she was sad. Looking at her thin body, she felt sad and sad, but she couldn't help feeling sorry for her. She just wanted to say a few soft words , reached out to hug Huang Jingting to comfort her, and reasoned with her, but she hadn't waited for her to take action.

But Huang Jingting's tone was cold and indifferent, but she said firmly: "The imperial examination can't prove anything, it's just that the emperor doesn't know how to appreciate Wen Han's talent!"

Mrs. Huang was laughed out of anger again. She pointed at Huang Jingting and said, "The emperor doesn't know how to appreciate it, but you know how to appreciate it! Well, since at this time, you would rather fight with your parents and marry that man, I will grant you! "

As soon as Mrs. Huang said the words, she already regretted it, but unexpectedly, Huang Jingting raised her head, looked at Mrs. Huang and said coldly: "Thank you, mother, for getting married."

As soon as these words came out, it was impossible for Mrs. Huang to take back her previous words.

"Okay! Okay! From now on, I won't take care of your affairs. I raised you so much. Since you can make up your own mind and find someone else, I will give you a dowry as your father's parents. It's just a marriage." The water splashed by the daughter who went out."

The Qionglin Banquet was held in the garden in front of Qingzhai, the largest part of the Summer Palace, hosted by the emperor and accompanied by ministers. Of course, the protagonists were the group of Jinshi who were about to enter the officialdom.

At the banquet, Jinshi gathered in small groups, laughing and drinking, and after ten or even decades of cold windows, they finally flourished, and the feeling of it is needless to say.And this group of Jinshi seems to have a little bit of a clear distinction.

The first, second, and third members are each a small group. Obviously, before the appointment is made, the hierarchy is already clear.After all, this ranking is very clearly divided, the first class is regarded as Jinshi and the second, the second class is from Jinshi, and the third class is only from the same Jinshi.

There are three people in the first class, and the No. [-] pick in the second place is the road to Qingyun.

What's even more rare is that this time, the top three are all young people, and the No. [-] Scholar has already enhanced his title. Although the No. [-] No. [-] is not from a family background, he is also a rare talent. Tanhualang Huang Zongbao is even more frequently watched by the emperor.

When the banquet was halfway through, Zhao Qingze, supported by Deng Xian, led a group of Jinshi to tour the garden.

Although it was night, the lanterns hung high in the courtyard, the place where people walked was like daylight, and the distance was even more hazy. There was a special artistic conception. The three people in the first class and the first few people in the second class followed Zhao Qingze, or accepted Zhao Qingze Asking, or reciting poems, racking your brains in an attempt to show yourself in front of the Holy One.

But for the rest of them, it is difficult to even squeeze in the opportunity to show their faces.

Chen Wenhan's eyes fell enviously on the people standing beside Zhao Qingze who was dressed in a golden dragon suit, but there was a bit of gloom.He looked at the magnificent scene in the summer resort palace from a distance, sighed deeply, but showed a gentle and elegant expression.

Although everyone followed the holy driver, they also knew that there was no chance for them to show their faces at this time. There are people who are tolerant, and there are people who stop to enjoy the scenery, but Chen Wenhan was not able to make himself relentless. He also stopped and turned his eyes Falling in the distant scenery of Kyushu Qingzhai.

From a distance, one can vaguely see the busy scenes of palace people shuttling back and forth.He unconsciously lost his eyes, and he didn't come back to his senses until the person beside him reminded him.

"Brother Wenhan, Shengjia is going far away, let's hurry up!"

Chen Wenhan nodded slightly, but couldn't help turning his head to look at the scene over there again: "Is that the emperor and imperial concubine's bedroom?"

"If the emperor lives there, it will naturally be the bedroom of Concubine Zhao."

Others laughed and said that the emperor and concubine Zhao lived together, so it was only Chen Wenhan's curiosity about this charming royal secret.

"It's a pity that I don't have the chance to meet Concubine Zhao, otherwise I would really like to meet this wonderful woman who made the emperor "take one scoop for three thousand weak waters"."

When Chen Wenhan heard the words, he just lowered his eyelids and said nothing.

The Qionglin Banquet this time was said to be normal, but two good things happened because of the golden words of the current Holy Majesty.

One is that the emperor gave Princess Anrui a marriage to the No. [-] Scholar Ninghou Ye, and they chose a date to get married.It attracted the envy of other Jinshi present. If it is said that the scholar who often plays in the play won the first prize and married the princess, it left room for all scholars to imagine, but many people who really passed the exam here know that this situation It is extremely rare.But this is really lucky for Lord Ning, the emperor not only intends to reuse him for the number one scholar, but also marry his younger sister to him and become his brother-in-law.

Of course, after everyone was envious and jealous of this matter, they also handed over their hands in good manners to congratulate.

But the second beautiful thing really made everyone envious.The emperor appointed the number one Yuan Long and Tanhua Lang, who was quite his favorite at the Qionglin Banquet, to accompany him in front of the imperial court.It also almost set the road for the two of them to rise to the top.You know, most people who have been admitted to Jinshi are usually assigned to study in the Imperial Academy at the beginning, and they will be assigned official positions to actually do things after studying for a period of time.And a small number of those who rank lower will be directly sent by the emperor to various places as small officials. This part is basically difficult to make further progress in the officialdom.

As for the imperial escort, it is obvious that these two people have already caught the eyes of the emperor.

Ruyi and Princess Anrui were sitting in the back hall and talking, but the news from the front hall slowly came back through the people below.

Ruyi looked at Princess Anrui who blushed when she heard the marriage offer with a bit of amusement in her eyes, and couldn't help but teasingly said to Shaoyao: "Shaoyao, hurry up and get my jewelry box, I have to choose carefully." Pick a few pieces for the princess as a dowry!"

"Sister-in-law..."

An Rui's ears were almost red.

Seeing this, Ru covered her mouth and laughed, while Shao Yao stood aside and couldn't help laughing.

An Rui realized that he was being laughed at, but he calmed down and stopped blushing: "Sister-in-law Huang wants to give An Rui something, don't let Anrui pick one, she is reluctant to part with it."

"Where am I such a stingy person?" Ruyi laughed again when she heard the words, stretched out her hand to greet Shaoyao and said, "Quickly pick out the precious ones from my box and show them to Anrui."

Shaoyao smiled and retreated, of course she would not do what Ruyi ordered, although she carefully selected the ones that Ruyi likes, the ones that are commonly used in daily life, and the ones that Zhao Qingze gave, and brought them to Princess Anrui .

When Princess Anrui saw that she really wanted to give it away, she panicked and waved her hands again and again: "Sister-in-law, I'm just joking, my dowry will be prepared by the House of Internal Affairs."

Ruyi smiled and pushed the box, and said: "The palace bought it for you, it was bought by the palace, and what I gave here is my heart."

An Rui couldn't recommend it, but he didn't dare to choose the best ones. Instead, he chose a few of the most common ones.

However, these few items satisfied Anrui. The items in Ruyi's jewelry box were carefully selected and delivered by Zhao Qingze, and all of them were uncommon high-quality goods.

Ruyi looked at the pieces that Anrui had chosen, and felt confident. Although she didn't say anything, she planned to pick another set of jewelry for Anrui when she got married.

Here, An Rui accompanied Ruyi until the banquet in front was over and Zhao Qingze came back before going back to his residence.

Shaoyao looked at Anrui's far away figure, and whispered to Ruyi: "Mother, Princess Anrui seems to be very different from the princess that the servant girl thinks of."

Ruyi just smiled and didn't explain.It is not easy for women in ancient times to live. Even a princess with a noble background is not easy, and An Rui's birth mother is also from a humble background. Not much better.

Those with a little bit of brains naturally have to restrain their temper and plan carefully for themselves.

"No matter what, Anrui is still a princess. Her life after marriage is much more comfortable than that of ordinary women. As long as her children are safe and she is married, the consort's family will not despise her."

Especially now that Anrui seems to be quite popular in the palace, the son-in-law's family will not be contemptuous.Although the status of the princess is not high in this dynasty, there is one thing that is excellent. After the princess is married, the concubine is not allowed to take concubines openly, unless they are over [-] years old and they still have no children.

Moreover, after the princess gets married, the palace will build a princess mansion for the princess. If it is really difficult to live with the consort or her family, the princess can ask the consort or move to the princess mansion by herself. Of course, very few princesses will move to the princess mansion. Live in the princess mansion.

Thinking of this, Ruyi felt a little envious of Princess Anrui in her heart. After all, she was happier than most women in this era.

However, she is envious of others, and knows that many people are envious of her, so there is nothing to compare.

Ruyi smiled and said to Shaoyao: "Go to the dining room and see if the hangover soup I prepared for the emperor is ready."

Zhao Qingze probably drank a lot of wine during the Qionglin Banquet.

Ruyi heard the voices from the people outside the house from a distance, and knew that Zhao Qingze had returned. She stretched out her hand to support the small table beside the couch, and was about to stand up, when suddenly she felt her eyes darken, her body shook twice, and she fell down suddenly. Back on the couch.

(End of this chapter)