Red makeup against the world

Chapter 917 Showing Loyalty

Tu Manfen's heart was sour, and her eyes were blurred with tears.She held Xu Wanzhen's hand tightly, nodded, and said, "You're right, I lack the courage to look forward and backward."

"Cousin, don't worry, I will start again. Tomorrow, I will bid farewell to Mr. Ning and live at home to be married."

As soon as she figured this out, she couldn't help feeling a little shy when she thought of the upcoming wedding.In those days when her heart was ashamed, she never thought that she would be able to get married again.

Xu Wanzhen nodded and encouraged her: "Cousin Manfen is right to think so, life will definitely get better and better. A daughter is easy to get, but a lover is hard to find."

"Master Wang is so kind to you, cousin should cherish it."

Tu Manfen nodded in agreement, thinking of Wang Leyu's promise, her heart was filled with sweetness.

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Emperor Qinglong's guard of honor slowly passed Dingdingmen Street and walked towards Dingdingmen.

Some officials from the ritual department stood guard in front of Zheliu Pavilion.The elite soldiers led by the crown prince had already arrived. In order to cooperate with the ceremony, the Ministry of Rites asked him to stop fifty miles ahead.

When Emperor Qinglong led all the officials to Zheliu Pavilion, he asked the prince to go forward.At this time, appropriate cooperation is required.

Mrs. Zhuang took Shi Jingfu into the palace through the Fengxiang Gate of the imperial city.

Empress Cao received her post early in the morning, although she was a little surprised, but An Guogong's mansion is one of the four great princes, and Mrs. Zhuang has this qualification to enter the palace.

Shi Jingfu was wearing a light blue hunting suit, her hair was tied high with a jade ring on the top, neatly tied into a long ponytail.Although it is not in compliance with the rules, the whole person looks unique and energetic.

When the two arrived at Changle Palace, they were led by the maid to greet them, and Empress Cao gave them a seat.

Empress Cao gently caressed the patterns carved on the phoenix chair with her right hand, and her eyes fell on Shi Jingfu who had been carefully dressed.She was so in favor of her, Empress Cao understood most of the two people's intentions in just one thought.

"Look at tea." Empress Cao ordered.

"It's rare to talk to Madam like this, is your mansion still safe?"

Hearing these words, Mrs. Zhuang's heart shuddered.Empress Cao was clearly saying that she had never seen any loyalty to Duke Anguo's mansion in the past, and now that she sensed a crisis, she came here to hold her feet.

The inside of the hall was very warm, and Mrs. Zhuang was originally afraid of heat.She was anxious, and she didn't know whether it was cold or hot, and big drops of sweat flowed down from her forehead.

She leaned forward, and said the words she had prepared in her heart: "Thanks to my mother's concern, everything in the house is fine. It's just that my husband is grateful for my mother's kindness and has nothing to repay, so I took my daughter into the palace to thank you."

When the deposed prince and the former King of Qi were fighting fiercely, the Shi family stood by and watched.At this time, Madam Zhuang wanted to get close to her, and she was prepared in her heart to be made things difficult.

In any case, Anguo Duke's Mansion is one of the four great Dukes.As long as the prince has not ascended the throne for a day, Empress Cao will have to continue to recruit all forces for the prince.

Therefore, when the Shi family offered their daughter-in-law to the crown prince, An Guogong was sure that Empress Cao would accept it.

For the ultimate goal, what is it to suffer a little bit of trouble?
Empress Cao brought the teacup to her lips with a smile, lowered her eyes and thought in her heart.

Has she ever had any kindness to the Shi family?Mrs. Zhuang's words were just saying that if the crown prince accepted Shi Jingfu as his side concubine, Duke Anguo's mansion would wholeheartedly cheer for the crown prince.

The prince is now backed by the Cao family of the Dingguo government, and the Wu family of the Zhongguo government is loyal.If the Shi Family of Anguo Duke's Mansion is added, the Dukes of the Four Great Kingdoms will win the third place, which will create a trend of popular expectations.

Although the Shi family speculated a little, but because they were tired of the past, they didn't dare to bet easily on the fight for the reserve, so Empress Cao didn't plan to pursue it too much.

As long as you express your attitude now, you are also a loyal minister.

Putting down the teacup, Empress Cao smiled and said, "Ma'am, you are welcome. Is it Fu'er? You are already this big. Come, let me take a good look at you."

Mrs. Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Empress Cao no longer cared about the fault of the Shi family.

She turned slightly to Shi Jingfu and nodded to Shi Jingfu. Shi Jingfu got up neatly from the hu stool, walked ten steps in front of Empress Cao, and said politely: "I have admired your mother's demeanor for a long time. When I see you today, you will know that the past is far away." From a distance, it’s not right.”

She was dressed in a hunting outfit, and she didn't see her daughter's coquettish posture while walking, and her demeanor was neat and heroic.

Although Empress Cao knew in her heart that she was imitating Princess Zhaoyang's demeanor to please her deliberately.But this kind of flattery was so obvious that she really saw the demeanor of Princess Zhaoyang in Shi Jingfu.

The daughter she loved the most at that time, the daughter she was most proud of!

Empress Cao's eyes softened a lot, and she asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"

Unlike those well-behaved ladies, Shi Jingfu raised her face and said with a playful smile: "The empress is a hundred times younger and more beautiful than Fuer thought. It is because Fuer has too little experience, so it is wrong. I did not expect such an empress , to be worthy of the status of queen who is the mother of the world."

Her temperament is innocent and simple, although these words are flattering, but her eyes are pure, making people know that these words are from the heart.

Hearing this, Empress Cao laughed out loud.In any case, it is always a pleasure to have such a well-behaved woman who wholeheartedly pleases herself.

"Good boy. Did you know that the prince is returning to Beijing today?"

Shi Jingfu nodded suddenly, and said: "Of course I know! Thanks to the prince, the rebels were defeated and the Northland was pacified. Our little sisters have long been looking forward to the day when the prince returns triumphantly."

Seeing that her expression did not seem to be fake, Empress Cao turned to look at Mrs. Zhuang, and said with a smile, "Madam has raised a good daughter. I think there will be a celebration banquet in the palace soon, and you will come first with Fu'er." Come to Changle Palace."

The implication is that Mrs. Zhuang's request was granted.During the celebration banquet, it is necessary to make some arrangements first for the two to come first.

An Guogong's mansion wanted to send Shi Jingfu to the prince's side, so naturally they couldn't accept it quietly like they did to folk girls.Empress Cao wants to take the opportunity to build momentum for the prince.

Having achieved her goal, Mrs. Zhuang felt excited and sad at the same time, she quickly got up to salute and thank her.

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Outside the city, Zheliu Pavilion.

Not long after Emperor Qinglong arrived, he dismounted from the jade chariot and ascended to the throne in the colored shed that had been erected.

His health is not good, and the closest to him is the servant besides the accompanying imperial physician.Wu Guangqi held the herbal tea and stood bowed to one side, waiting for orders at any time.

Fortunately, this happy event was like giving Emperor Qinglong a shot in the arm.His face was ashamed and defeated, and there was hope in his eyes.

Although it was known in the good news that the prince was safe, this was the first time that the father and son had been separated for a long time since he ascended the throne.

Strange to say, when the abolished prince was around, although Emperor Qinglong knew that this son was good, he was calm and benevolent.But no matter what, he couldn't focus his attention on him. No matter how well he did, Emperor Qinglong took it for granted.

Perhaps, at that time, he understood.The abandoned prince is not as good-natured as him. If he pays more attention to him, it will pose a greater threat to the abandoned prince.

(End of this chapter)