The reborn abandoned woman reigns

Chapter 170 Losing Face

The eldest grandson Jingrong didn't want to give Sima Xukong another chance to interrupt, so he said: "I asked the kitchen to prepare more dishes. The third prince must have not rested or slept well during his journey. Why don't you take advantage of this opportunity to talk to the princes?" How about getting together at the house?"

"Alright."

"Third prince, please wait again, the prince and I will go to prepare first."

"light."

Dazedly following his eldest grandson Jingrong out of the room, Sima Xukong still felt strange and murmured: "Why is the third brother so easy to talk to today?"

Glancing sideways at Sima Xukong, Changsun Jingrong snorted, "I think it's because you have communication problems."

"I have a problem? How come!" Sima Xukong refused to admit it, "I'm so smart, it's impossible!"

Too lazy to argue with this guy, Changsun Jingrong took a few maidservants and started preparing for the dinner.Due to the rush of time, many things were prepared hastily.Fortunately, Changsun Jingrong's maids are not ordinary people, and they prepared a table of delicious food within an hour.

But at the dinner, Changsun Jingrong saw the third prince's eloquence, and also understood why Sima Xukong was afraid of the third prince.

When this man gets serious, he will indeed be merciless, and he will stick to the things he believes in to the end, so when he argued with the second prince and the fifth prince, the sharp tongue was really exciting, and he was alone. The faces of the two princes were flushed and they were speechless.

However, although the eldest grandson Jingrong admired the eloquence of the third prince, the atmosphere became more and more tense. Every breath was filled with the smell of gunpowder smoke. The eldest grandson Jingrong felt that if he didn't do anything else, the people on both sides would probably be in danger. I'm afraid there will be a fight.

Smiling at a few people, Changsun Jingrong got up and said: "If it's just drinking, it's really boring, it's better than this. There is a piano tuner with excellent piano skills in our house. Let her come and play a song for all the nobles." Qu, how?"

Hearing this, Sima Xukong hurriedly echoed, "It's very good, it's very good. Jing Rong, go arrange it."

After a while, a woman in white sat behind a screen and began to play beautiful and elegant tunes.

When they got up, no one noticed what the woman was playing. This was just to give the two sides a little buffer time, each thinking about how to make this next move.

Staring at the woman behind the screen, Sima Xukang drank down a glass of strong wine and squeezed the wine cup tightly in his hands.

When Sima Xukang had inexplicable abscesses on his body before, he thought that he had accidentally contracted some evil disease, but the disease was so good and strange that he couldn't help but be suspicious.Later, after some investigation, Sima Xukang found out that he had gradually figured out whose maidservant he had offended, and how the maidservant's master was so jealous.So it was easy for him to figure out who was trying to make a fool of himself.So at this moment, Sima Xukang couldn't help but look at his eldest grandson Jingrong with a trace of hatred.

Amidst the melodious sound of the piano, Sima Xukang suddenly stood up, waved his sleeves in disgust, and said, "What kind of sound is this? It's really ugly! I said that the ninth princess's taste is not very good, do you think it's just something casual?" Find a sister Hua who can play the piano in the flower building, can you send us away!"

Sima Xukang originally wanted his eldest grandson Jingrong to make a fool of himself, although his feelings were understandable, but he should never have done anything wrong, so he still set his sights on his eldest grandson Jingrong, a woman who must take revenge.How could you let others use you as a gun?Naturally, he suffered a loss, so he will fight back immediately.

Gently putting down the cup in his hand, Changsun Jingrong first observed Sima Xukang's gaze, then suddenly smiled, and said, "It turns out that the fifth prince doesn't like this kind of elegant pleasure, but likes vulgar powder. I'm sorry, sorry, no It is indeed my duty to find out what the customer likes."

"Is there something wrong with your woman's ears? I've said it all. The sound of the piano is very vulgar, like a sister Hua in a flower house. How did you understand that I like such a melodious sound?"

"Men, don't they all like to talk irony? I guess, the fifth prince must be embarrassed to say it clearly, so he woke me up with irony. Don't worry, we will not be prejudiced against the fifth prince because of this. After all, personal preference, It's hard for anyone to tell."

"You woman..."

"Fifth brother, what is this woman, she is my wife, your younger brother and sister!" Sima Xukong said displeasedly, "If you drink too much wine, go and rest, we will wait for you for a while."

Sima Xukang hated people saying that he was drunk, so he waved his sleeves and hummed: "Hmph, I'm not drunk at all, I'm sober, it's you, one or two of you were deceived by this woman! Isn't she Is she a business girl? What qualifications do you have to be a princess? I don’t know what kind of unscrupulous means were used to get this seat! I think Xue Lingruo was pretty good before, and she also has friendship with you. Why don’t you look down on her? , but married such a vulgar woman!"

"I……"

Changsun Jingrong interrupted Sima Xukong, who was about to refute, and said with a smile instead of anger: "It turns out that the fifth prince has such a big resentment towards the arrangement of the empress dowager. Then tomorrow we will enter the palace and report to the empress dowager." Talk about it!"

Sima Xukang's face was grim, and he asked in a cold voice, "Why is the Empress Dowager involved in this matter?"

Looking at Sima Xukang slowly, Changsun Jingrong said slowly: "Because the Empress Dowager pointed me to the Ninth Prince, if you oppose me, you are opposing the Empress Dowager?"

Although Sima Xukang was a little drunk, he also knew that he could not offend the Empress Dowager at this time, so he defended himself: "Hmph, who knows what method you used to deceive the Empress Dowager?"

"It turns out that in your eyes, the Empress Dowager is a stupid person who is easily fooled by business girls."

"You...you're confusing the public! I've been talking about you all the time!!" Sima Xukang thought to himself that this woman is really capable, and she can always bring things about her to irrelevant people, what a idiot. sharp-tongued.

"It seems that the fifth prince is deeply dissatisfied with me? But I don't think I have done anything that is not well taken care of. When you come to the Ninth Prince's Mansion, you have always used the best and eaten the best. I didn't expect This will also lead to complaints!" His eyes glanced at Sima Xukong with a little sorrow, and the eldest grandson Jingrong said leisurely, "Actually, I also understand that the fifth prince was angry in the palace for some reason, so he wanted to find someone to vent his anger. Let it out. But the fifth prince can't just slander people like this indiscriminately! While taking care of everyone, I have to bear such infamy, I really don't understand what the hell is going on!"

Seeing Changsun Jingrong's aggrieved look, Sima Xukong was also angry. He patted her on the shoulder comfortingly, and at the same time looked at the Fifth Prince angrily, and said angrily: "If you brothers don't like our palace, you can directly Say, let the Empress Dowager find you another place to rest, why bully Jingrong?"

Sima Xukang widened his eyes in surprise, and said, "When did I ever bully her?"

"Fifth brother, look at what you said just now, the second brother and the third brother both heard it."

Seeing that there was no end to this farce, Sima Xurun stepped forward and said, "Okay, there is no need to quarrel over such a trivial matter, it will hurt the harmony between brothers."

And this sentence also seemed to hurt Sima Xukong's sore feet. He frowned and looked at Sima Xurun, and asked: "Second brother, how is this a trivial matter? If I insult the second sister-in-law, will you just sit idly by?" If that’s the case, what kind of man is he?”

Seeing how Sima Xukong dared to talk to Sima Xurun, Sima Xukang couldn't help but angrily said: "I said you boy, you will not let go of this matter today, right?"

"The one who started the incident first, it was obviously you, Fifth Brother!"

He reached out and patted the table, and the third prince frowned and said, "Okay, is it time to argue about these things now! Fifth brother, you drank too much, hurry up and apologize to your sister-in-law!"

Sima Xukang looked surprised, pointed at himself, and said in disbelief: "You want me to apologize? Why should I apologize to that woman! She's just a businesswoman, can she bear my apology!"

Thinking of the torment and surprises he had suffered in those two days, Sima Xukang wished he could break this woman's neck right now.

Frowning deeper, the third prince said displeasedly: "Just saying this to you, you should apologize! No matter what your sister-in-law's status was before, she is now the ninth princess. If you question her, aren't you questioning the empress dowager?" Is it the decision of the first emperor? I think you drank too much today, so don't talk too much!"

"I……"

Before Sima Xukang finished defending himself, Changsun Jingrong said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Isn't the cause of today's incident just because of playing music? I'll find another one and let the matter settle down." Alright."

Seeing the appearance of grandson Jingrong who was about to cry, Sima Xukong said unwillingly: "Jingrong, why do you have to be wronged alone."

The eldest grandson Jingrong was only silent for a moment, then silently retreated.Seeing that the woman he loved was wronged, but he was helpless, Sima Xukong looked at Sima Xukang reproachfully, his eyes were full of anger.

But Sima Xukang, who received the accusation, still refused to admit defeat, and murmured: "Hmph, I think she would have left long ago. There is no reason for a woman to sit beside a man to discuss matters!"

"The fifth younger brother, tell me, how did you decide what we just discussed?"

His expression froze for a moment, Sima Xukang began to excuse that he drank too much just now and now he has a headache.

Seeing his appearance, the third prince turned his attention to the second prince, and a new round of game started between the two men.

Less than half an hour later, the sound of the piano sounded in everyone's ears again.But this time, the sound of the piano is incomparably wonderful, with a touch of elegance and refinement, which makes people forget what night it is today, and completely immerse themselves in the beautiful sound of the piano.

Unknowingly, everyone stopped arguing, and no one wanted to interrupt the sound of the piano. It seemed that in the world of music, troubles and sorrows would be forgotten, and a piece of pure sweetness would be obtained.

Suddenly, the sound of the piano stopped abruptly, making people fall from the clouds to the ground and return to reality.

"I don't know if the Fifth Prince likes the piano sound this time?"

Sima Xukang was stunned, and then realized that he was talking to himself. He hurriedly looked back, and saw the eldest grandson looking at him with a smile on his face, but he was like a foolish boy, totally indifferent. Know how to react.

Amid all the gazes, Changsun Jingrong walked slowly to Sima Xukong, and said, "This qin is Hua Zhangxu Qiuqin, and the strings are the East China Sea Fish and Dragon Line. The player is Suhua girl who is well-known in Kyushu. The incense is Jiuhua red inlaid wood. None of these are common things, I believe all princes should have heard of them. It’s just that I don’t know if the fifth prince is satisfied with these arrangements?”

As mentioned by Changsun Jingrong, each piece is priceless, and it is even more difficult to get it together.But for Changsun Jingrong, it only took half an hour to prepare these things, how could this not surprise people?Especially the Fifth Prince, not to mention that these things are in his fiefdom, even when he was a prince in the capital, he never had the chance to see them, and now he is only surprised.

However, the eldest grandson Jingrong did not have any emotional fluctuations, and said in a calm voice: "Although I do not have a prominent position and no outstanding talents, I am very rich! If you are rich, you can enjoy things that others cannot enjoy. life, including what you call elegance!"

Sima Xukong knew Changsun Jingrong well, and knew that she was angry now, so he hurriedly supported her by the shoulders, and whispered in his ear: "Jingrong, let me send you back to rest first."

"Okay, anyway, I'm tired too, and some people don't want to see me, so staying here will only get in the way." Changsun Jingrong lowered his brows and smiled, bowed to everyone, and then followed Sima Xukong. leave slowly.

Seeing the figures of those two people going away, the third prince turned his head, looked at Sima Xukang and asked, "Fifth brother, why do you want to be your sister-in-law? What is the festival between you?"

Looking up to drink a glass of wine, Sima Xukang was feeling aggrieved, thinking to himself why this woman's life is more nourishing than his own, and she can immediately enjoy the sound of the piano if she wants to?But after hearing the third prince's question, he suddenly came to his senses, and said with a slightly gloomy expression: "What can I have with that woman, but I just don't like her identity."

The third prince would never believe that Sima Xukang was embarrassing his eldest grandson Jingrong for such a simple reason, but he didn't ask any more questions, he just pointed out: "I don't care why you hate my sister-in-law, she is also the ninth princess now. , don't overdo it."

"I see."

Glancing at Sima Xukang, Sima Xurun smiled and said, "It's getting late now, I don't know where the third brother is going to rest tonight?"

"I still have to go back to the palace. The soldiers and horses of General Zhen Guo should arrive in the middle of the night."

"I see. Then I won't delay you, go back to the palace quickly."

The third prince nodded and said: "You should think about what I discussed with you today. We are all relatives of the royal family, so we can't stand by and watch."

The two people looked at each other, then Sima Xurun smiled and said: "Actually, we think that the ninth brother is the most suitable for pursuing Xu Zizheng. Only he and Xu Zizheng have fought against each other. To that guy I am also familiar with the routine, if we go instead, we will have to re-adapt to everything, and while wasting time, we will also miss good opportunities, it is better to let the ninth brother go."

Raising his brows invisibly, the third prince said, "But the ninth brother has too little experience and is impetuous, so I'm really worried."

"Then you can let the veterans assist you," Sima Xukang said from the sidelines. "There are so many experienced generals in the court, and you can definitely send one of them to help the ninth brother. You see that the ninth brother is not young, but He has never had much fame and fame, and if he talks about it, everyone will only think that he is a dandy with a bad reputation. If he can take advantage of this opportunity to feel proud, it will be a good thing for the ninth brother in the future!"

"Sending a general there would be too much of a waste of manpower." No matter what the third prince thought, he felt that this was not the best way, so he also refused.

Sima Xurun was not willing to give up this good opportunity, so he said with a little regret: "Since the third brother feels reluctant, then we will not mention this matter again. It's just that the time waits for no one. If Xu Zizheng doesn't run away , I really don’t know when I will catch him next time.”

"Okay, what you said, I will consider it." The third prince said something casually, turned around and was about to leave the palace.

The second prince and the fifth prince saw the third prince off at the door, and after he left, Sima Xukang looked at Sima Xurun beside him and said, "Do you think the third brother will agree with our proposal? I always feel that he seems to be What are you hesitating about?"

"I don't know why he is hesitating, but you almost ruined something big today!" Sima Xurun frowned and looked at Sima Xukang, and asked, "What's wrong with you today? Why are you holding on to your eldest grandson Jingrong? No, you still have to worry about your injury!"

Clenching his fists, Sima Xukang said: "That's right! This woman dared to plot against me. Of course I have to retaliate and give her some color! Today is just an appetizer, and there will be more of her in the future." Accept it!"

Seeing Sima Xukang's serious appearance, Sima Xurun comforted him: "Why bother with a woman, even if she plots against you, wouldn't it hurt your life? In this eventful autumn, you must not cause trouble, you know !"

Sima Xukang endured it, and then said: "Yes, I got it!"

Seeing Sima Xukang's unwillingness, Sima Xurun could only shake his head silently.

After those two also left, a figure jumped away from the grass behind the two of them, and ran straight to Changsun Jingrong.

Before entering the room, Lei Qing'er said hastily: "Miss, I just heard that the second and fifth princes are trying their best to persuade the third prince to let our prince lead troops to pursue Xu Zizheng!"

The eldest grandson Jingrong was sitting at the table drinking the ginseng soup sent by Bihe. He frowned when he heard the news, and asked, "Are you sure, you heard right?"

(End of this chapter)