Lady Zhao

Chapter 89

The weather in Daliang City in late winter still makes people shiveringly cold, and it is cold when the winter snow melts, but the sun is getting better day by day. Just jumped on the golden tile red wall of the Duke's Mansion, shining brightly.

Outside the Duke's Mansion, Princess Qingyang's car parked at the door in a mighty manner, causing people on the street to twist their necks to have a better look.

The two families had never had much friendship, and Che Mou was not familiar with him. The person in charge was a shrewd person, but he could tell from the guard of honor that it was a distinguished guest. Nianyuan, and the other secretly ran to Xiangzhuyuan.

When the gatekeeper's servant reported the report, Mrs. Ye frowned and sat up from the kang in surprise, her eyes flicked a few times before she came to a conclusion. Annoyed, I am afraid that the eldest princess is going to fight for her son in person this time.

What Ye could think of, Zhao Wenwan immediately understood it keenly after finding out about it. She just felt that the money was not in vain. Fortunately, the news came in time...

In Mingxu Garden, when the brocade curtain on the left side of the room was opened, an elegant woman was sitting on the carved kang facing the window here, with her hair in a bun like a cloud, and only a long hairpin of red gold inlaid with emerald and carved The collar and double-breasted large sleeves on her body are just the bright blue and dark flower cloud satin that she has always preferred. The cuffs and placket are embroidered with jade-colored honeysuckle, and a gray fox fur collar is hung on the neck. The slender chin is always raised slightly, and occasionally even the eyes are squinting when he sees people who don't like it.

On the kang covered with azure thick velvet blanket, Mrs. Zhao was also sitting, but behind her was a pillow of auspicious and wishful double flowers, and someone showed the eldest princess tea.

"Is the old lady in good health recently?" The eldest princess took a sip of the hot tea that was handed over by the servant girl,
Asked with a smile, it was superficial, and the smile in his eyes was invisible.

"Princess Lao is worried about it. The old man's body is still strong. Why is the princess free today..." Mrs. Zhao is also a human being, pretending to be ignorant.

The eldest princess put down the teacup upon hearing the words, "Fang came out of the palace, and heard the queen mother's concern, so she wanted to come over to check on her. The old lady is lucky if she is in good health."

Regarding the statement made by the eldest princess, Mrs. Zhao smiled and nodded in agreement. Naturally, she knew that the purpose of the eldest princess Qingyang's coming to the mansion was not for this point.After a while, I heard the report from the servants that Mrs. Ye and Mrs. Lin came to pay their respects together, so they invited them to sit down together, and only secretly gave a warning look when they glanced at Mrs. Lin.

Mrs. Lin accepted the old lady's warning, but she didn't take it to heart, she pretended to be honest, but her mind was alive. She said that the marriage failed, and she was afraid that the eldest princess would blame her, but she didn't mention it in a calm manner later, but I was always afraid that I would settle accounts in the future, and secretly thought that I must seize the opportunity to win a good one today.

"Looking at the time, Wen Wan and Wen Xi should come over. These two young ones are more caring than the other. The cook in Wen Wan's garden is a treasure. He often cooks some fresh snacks and eats, which makes people want to stop. I know what it will be today." Madam Lin interjected while taking advantage of the gap between her words.Although I don't like to see Zhao Wenwan very much, but compared to this vine that can be climbed by the eldest princess and Ping Nanwang, and the unhappiness of my niece, it is nothing to change the topic of the two girls who are waiting to be married in the house so smoothly. Of course, the focus is on Zhao Wenwan, whom the eldest princess likes.

Sure enough, upon hearing Zhao Wenwan's name, the Eldest Princess became interested. She glanced at Mrs. Lin in satisfaction, and chased after with a smile on the corner of her mouth, "If you say so, even I'm looking forward to it. Auntie's light is gone!"

Although she and the Empress Dowager are biological sisters, Princess Qingyang is not a descendant of the Empress Dowager Dou, and her nominal aunt relationship is not considered close.

Besides, since the eldest princess married Queen Pingnan, who had allocated the territory of Yunnan, she only came back and walked around the New Year's day in a year, and rarely socialized.

Mrs. Zhao laughed, but she glanced sharply at Mrs. Lin. The latter pretended not to know, shrank back, and did not speak again.On the contrary, it was Mrs. Ye who took up the conversation, and thoughtfully changed the subject for the old lady, talking about what was popular in the circle of noble ladies recently, but secretly looking forward to Zhao Wenwan's ups and downs after Zhao Wenwan's arrival.

Sure enough, after a while, Zhao Wenwan lifted the curtain and entered the door. He was still stunned when he saw Sheng's face, and then he heard the voice of the eldest princess greeted enthusiastically, "This is Wen Wan, this pretty one, looks really handsome. .”

Zhao Wenxi, who came in behind Zhao Wenwan, just listened, with a smile on the corner of his mouth. After greeting his grandmother, he blinked and looked at the eldest princess curiously. Madam Lin pulled her to her side and introduced her with a smile. .

With a smile all over Ye's face, he seemed to be looking for a topic and casually mentioned the young junior, "Last time I heard Yuan Jin mention that the prince of Pingnan Prince's heroic appearance at the Qionghua Banquet, if he wanted to fight in all directions, he must be a tiger A father without a dog."

The eldest princess of Qingyang is a master who dotes on children. It seems that no one's son is as good as her own. What Ye said just touched the heart of the eldest princess. He said, "That's right, following his father and our own family, I will not be polite. It is no exaggeration to say that many young ladies in the family want to marry us both openly and secretly."

Ye's heart is secretly contemptuous, as far as the reputation of Pingnan Wang Shizi is concerned, how can a real powerful family be willing to push their daughter to Pingnan Wang Shizi? Those who want to attach themselves to King Pingnan's power may not be so many who really look at Prince Pingnan's son. Ye's face is not showing any thoughts, and he sighs with a smile, "Don't be too picky, princess?"

"Oh, I can't find any good ones." The eldest princess frowned, looking upset.

Mrs. Lin seized the opportunity, "Oh, the eldest princess must not have finished watching it yet. It's a long time coming, maybe the good ones are coming later." Mrs. Lin paused, and heard her mother coughing, she dared not look Mrs. Zhao's complexion continued: "I don't know which lady can be so blessed to be your daughter-in-law, the eldest princess." Mrs. Lin glanced at Zhao Wenwan who was still standing aside, pointing out something.

With a smile on the corner of Princess Qingyang's mouth, she followed Mrs. Lin's eyes and landed on Zhao Wenwan, and looked at Zhao Wenwan carefully, "I think Wen Wan is a good kid." The princess's eyes instantly became deep, and her son The vision is indeed not bad, the eldest daughter of the Zhao family, she looks good wherever she looks, she originally doted on her son, but that time when she heard that he would not marry the eldest daughter of the Dingguo Duke's family, she thought of getting married and wanted to come to the Duke's mansion The Pingnan Prince's Mansion is also not bad for her match. This child who has seen the real life is extraordinary and is suitable for her child, which also disgraces Zhao Wenwan's title of the number one beauty.

Zhao Wenwan shyly leaned towards the old lady like the reaction of most daughters. Originally, the meaning of these words was already obvious, and it was the eldest princess who said it on her own initiative. To give an excuse, Mrs. Zhao refused to answer the question. The atmosphere was awkward for a while, and Princess Qingyang's face instantly became unhappy.

Mrs. Lin quickly smoothed things over, and pulled Zhao Wenxi over, "There is a girl at home! The eldest princess just praised Wen Wan, but it didn't make this child sad. Our ancestors dote on Wenxi, and they are going to be sad." After some explanations, it seems that the eldest princess ignored Zhao Wenxi, so the old lady was unwilling to say anything.

Princess Qingyang calmed down a bit, "Look at me, I forgot that the child is still there." Then she pulled Zhao Wenxi closer to cover up the embarrassing displeasure just now.

Zhao Wenxi had a soft and beautiful face, and said with a faint smile: "I don't blame you, the eldest princess. My sister has always been outstanding and has a good reputation. Compared with her, Wenxi is much inferior."

Princess Qingyang nodded, "You are a sensible child."

Just as he was talking, suddenly, the curtain was lifted suddenly and made a pleasant sound. Several people in the room looked at that place at the same time, and when they saw that it was Mama Yang, they all showed different expressions.The latter held a bright red paper in his hand, seeing that the Eldest Princess made an apology first, and went out at Dao Chen, not knowing that the Eldest Princess was coming, and then seemed to feel that the timing was wrong, holding the paper and showing a bit of hesitation.

Zhao Wenwan was protected by the old lady, glanced at the things in Yang's mother's hand, and asked curiously, "What is Yang's mother holding here?"

Mother Yang, who was holding the paper, looked at the eldest princess without a trace, and estimated the time when her gaze stayed on the upper left corner of the paper where she deliberately exposed, and when Zhao Wenwan made a sound, she covered the paper and said with a smile that it's nothing important, It's just that the old old lady asked me to do something again, and then I asked the old lady to quit my busy work and make lunch.

Mrs. Ye could tell at a glance that the scarlet letter paper was written with the eight characters of birth and birthday. The girls are getting older and need to make a Geng post for marriage. Looking at Mama Yang's secretiveness, she guessed it belonged to the two girls in the room.

Zhao Wenwan looked at the eldest princess who had been a little taciturn since Mama Yang went out, and turned her eyes from herself to Zhao Wenxi, thinking about it, but she couldn't notice it if she didn't pay attention.

Not long after, the eldest princess offered to leave. Zhao Wenwan took the initiative to accompany Mrs. Ye to see her off. Passing by the rockery not far from Xiangzhu Garden, there was faint crying, and someone comforted, "Oh, I told you to avoid it. The zodiac signs of you and the young lady are in conflict with each other. From the beginning of the new year, bad things keep happening. The young lady is not easy to get along with. Look, this time you saw blood yourself, and even stained the young lady's clothes. I'm afraid. deserve a good punishment."

As soon as the words fell, the crying couldn't be stopped, Ye Shi frowned and shouted who was there, and saw two maids ran out in a hurry, knelt down to admit their mistakes and begged for mercy, one of the maids wrapped a coarse cloth around his wrist, Stained with blood, with a bloodless face, it was exactly Jin Ling.

"How dare you stay away from work, and dare to make arrangements behind your back, and go to the supervisor to receive punishment!" Mrs. Ye reprimanded sharply, and the majesty of the mistress of the Duke's Mansion was fully displayed.

"Madam, please forgive me." The two maids begged for mercy.

Zhao Wenwan also looked displeased, and only softened her tone as if she was begging Ye Shi, "She is a girl in my garden, she is so inconsiderate, can mother let me deal with it?" It was worse than going to the manager's place, and the two maids were even more frightened and trembling.

Guessing that she still wanted to send the eldest princess off, Mrs. Ye complied with Zhao Wenwan's request and sent the eldest princess out by herself, but found that the latter stopped where she seemed to be distracted, so she couldn't help calling out in a low voice.The eldest princess seemed to be awakened suddenly, her eyes fell on Zhao Wenwan for a long time, finally sighed, and left with Mrs. Ye.

After the person left, Zhao Wenwan stood there quietly with a suppressed smile, and then led the person back to her own garden.As soon as they entered the garden, Baochan couldn't wait to rush up, and said with dissatisfaction, "I can do what Jin Ling can do, maybe it will be more similar!"

"It's just that you put all your thoughts on your face, and you must let it go." Jin Ling also followed Zhao Wenwan for a while, knowing the eldest lady's temper, she boldly refuted.

Zhao Wenwan, who had settled the matter, was in a good mood. According to the eldest princess's belief in and understanding of fortune-telling horoscopes, he would find out that he and her son's horoscopes were not compatible at just one glance. With a bloody life, he must not dare to force a match, but Zhao Wenxi's horoscope... That's the best choice.

Before going to Mingxuyuan, she talked to Madam Yang for help. Originally, the old lady was helping her and Zhao Wenxi match up with the son of the family. Such an appearance did not arouse any suspicion, but Zhao Wenwan gave the Geng post. Yes, she didn't know Zhao Wenxi's birth date, so she just wrote it according to the best match, and cheated her hard.

At the same moment, inside Yanxi Palace.

The noble concubine Yue sat in front of the Linghua mirror, brushed her eyebrows, and hummed a little home tune. After she finished writing, she smiled brightly at the woman in the mirror. more happy.

"Mother Concubine, what's so interesting?" A cold voice came from outside the hall, and after a while, Gu Jing, who was dressed in crow blue and dark purple curly grass patterns, walked in, his eyes flickering, staring at Concubine Yue and said.

"Jing Xing, why are you here today!" Concubine Yue was even more happy when she saw her son, she put down her eyebrow pencil and asked the palace servants to busy pour tea and serve her. "On the Lantern Festival, I wanted to keep you in the palace overnight, but I refused. What's the point of being alone in the mansion!"

After finishing speaking, he was about to reach out to untie his cloak, but when he touched his chest, he heard a muffled groan, and realized that the complexion on Gu Jingxing's face was unusual, and after being held down by his hand, he became even more stubborn keep watching.

"Small injury, it's okay." Gu Jingxing said in a calm voice.

Concubine Yue's hands trembled, her eyes were filled with steam, and she murmured angrily, "It must be her, her son has become the crown prince, why won't you let you go, why..."

Seeing this, Gu Jingxing made everyone retreat, and said a few words of comfort in a soft voice, "Mother and concubine don't have to worry about me, my son came here for another matter."

"What's the matter?" Concubine Yue asked subconsciously. The child fell from her body, and she knew her temper well. Normally, she would hide from herself if she was injured, but this time... what could be more important than recovering from the injury? .

"The eldest princess went to Dingguo Duke's mansion after leaving you today. It must be what the mother concubine said, but no matter what the mother concubine said, this idea must be stopped."

Concubine Yue widened her eyes in surprise when she heard the words, and looked at him incredulously, then she heard the cold voice and said warmly, "From now on, she will only be your son's concubine, your daughter-in-law. "

"Her?! Last time you said that the girl you liked was Zhao Wenwan from Dingguo's mansion? Originally, I heard the rumors and didn't believe it. I was afraid that it was true, so I told the eldest princess..." Concubine Yue raised her voice and said no. After going down, he stared at Gu Jingxing with a good look, but after seeing him nodding, he suddenly lowered his voice and said, "I don't agree!"

Gu Jingxing seemed to have expected it, and was not in a hurry to speak.Concubine Yue met his calm eyes with fierce words of objection, and slowly stopped talking. The woman with bright makeup lowered her shoulders a little dejectedly, and sat opposite Gu Jingxing, took the table and was swept away by herself. The only teacup left on the table was filled with tea, and his eyes were deep and gloomy.

"You've made up your mind, come here today just to inform your mother and concubine." After a while, Concubine Yue looked at him sharply, her fingers holding the teacup were so forceful that they turned blue and white.

Gu Jingxing sighed helplessly. The concubine's impression of Zhao Wenwan was still at the beginning. If she didn't help, she would add to the trouble. If it wasn't for Feng Yuxiu's well-informed... reached out and covered Concubine Yue's trembling fingers Jian, said in a soft tone, "I hope to get the blessing of my mother and concubine."

Zhao Wenwan's domineering personality doesn't know how to take care of others, what her Jing Xing needs is a princess who can be considerate.

Concubine Yue directly withdrew her hand, stood up and cut off Gu Jingxing's words, with a hint of stubbornness, "I will definitely not agree. You don't need to say anything. I feel tired now and want to rest. You also come back Let the palace take care of your wounds, it won't be used to pay your respects these few days."

"Then mother and concubine should have a good rest first." Gu Jingxing's complexion was slightly restrained, and he exited the palace after saluting.

Concubine Yue's chest heaves uncontrollably, why is it Zhao Wenwan...

When it was time for dinner, Gong'e came to report cautiously, asking the empress what she would like to eat today, and said that the prince has been standing outside the hall until now.

"What? Why didn't you come in and report earlier?"

"My lord said you were resting...so..."

Before Gong'e could finish her sentence, Concubine Yue got up anxiously and hurried to the outside of the palace. When she came out, it was the freezing air, and the long figure of Xin was gradually swallowed up in the afterglow of the setting sun. The fur-collared cloak stood quietly outside, with a straight back and firm eyes.

"Are you so hard-pressed with your mother and concubine for a woman?" Concubine Yue said painfully, clutching her heart.

"For these years, my son has been looking for nothing, living a dull life. I never knew that after that person appeared, he would become so different." Gu Jingxing's eyes were clear, and the paleness of his face was set off like ink spots like lacquer. And the woman who was attached to her heart unconsciously bent her lips, "She may not be the best in the eyes of the world, but in the eyes of children, she is unique, and I don't want to embarrass my mother and concubine..."

"Just thinking about what I can't ask for in this life makes my heart ache. Concubine mother, in this way, are you willing to fulfill the child?"

Concubine Yue Qing Lingling's eyes stared directly at him for a while, and the latter's frank and unfaltering affection made her move away after looking at it for a while.

"What kind of psychedelic technique did she use on you?" Although she was cold and unpopular before, but now it's disgusting!Concubine Yue disliked Zhao Wenwan more and more from the bottom of her heart, thinking that she was a little fairy who knew magic tricks, and she was so fascinated by her son that she lost her soul.

Gu Jingxing smiled but said nothing, listening to her tone, but also knew that she had listened.

"Forget it, you never make decisions lightly, and once you make a decision, no one can stop you." Concubine Yue opened her mouth quite recklessly, seeing that he was still weak, her brows darkened with worry, "Standing outside for such a long time, you are still hurt. Go back to recuperate with peace of mind. Since the concubine mother has agreed to what you have done today, she will not obstruct you any more."

Then he paused, and couldn't help but say, "If you are willing to listen to a word of persuasion, accept..."

Divide the territory, stay away from the turmoil of the capital, Gu Jingxing interrupted before the concubine Yue finished what she said, with a faint smile on her face, "Mother, concubine, don't bring up this old topic again, this time it's my son-in-law." If you're not careful, it won't happen next time... Erchen, I regret my life now."

Concubine Yue's eyes were fixed, foggy again, mixed with heartache, floating up and down in her eyes, she and Yongping stayed in the palace for a day, he would not leave, in the end it was her dragging down, in terms of scheming and family background, he would not leave. The one in the palace couldn't even protect her own child, so she asked him to protect herself instead.

"My son is fine, mother and concubine don't put on a downcast face, I will listen to you, go back and take good care of her, and I won't be able to come to the palace to accompany you during this period."

"Well, Sister Lan went to the Imperial Medical Office to get the best medicinal materials, including external nourishing ones, so you take them back."

Gu Jingxing did not refuse, and complied according to his words, and when it was time to leave, he turned around and said, "The important things in the life of the minister will be talked about by Concubine Lao and the emperor."

"..." Concubine Yue Gui, who had changed her mood a little, was bored again because of this sentence. She only said that she would not hinder the two of them from being together, and would not obstruct it. When did she agree to help match the match!But looking at Gu Jingxing's smiling face, the words of refusal stuck in his throat, and he snorted for a while, which was regarded as a reply, showing a little awkwardness.

The smile on the corner of Gu Jingxing's mouth spread, and in his eyebrows and eyes was the flying look that Concubine Yue had not seen for many years. As soon as he turned around, he backed out, leaving Concubine Yue's mind full of thoughts, both relieved and chest pain, all because of Mother's complex state of mind.

In Dingguo Mansion, in Xiangzhu Garden, Zhao Wenwan, a little goblin who had been sneezing all afternoon, asked Xueyan to drink a pot of ginger tea, and finally couldn't take it anymore, and hid in Zhao Yuanli's study in Qingfengju. Zhao Wenwan occupied Xiaobijiangshan, because Zhao Yuanli was afraid that she would be bored, so he deliberately collected anecdotes, and there were many miscellaneous ones involved.

When Zhao Yuanli came back, he saw that Zhao Wenwan was reading a book of anecdotes with great interest, and he didn't even realize that the cloak he was wearing fell to the ground.

"What are you looking at so engrossed in?"

Zhao Wenwan only looked at the person at this time, and called out to Big Brother happily, still a little immersed in the world in the book, and asked excitedly, "Big Brother, are all the things written in it true, like Bai Xiaosheng, Shenji Pavilion Does such a person as the Lord really exist?"

Zhao Yuanli paused alertly, then stared at her and said, "You won't want to become a chivalrous woman again just like you did when you were a child?" .

"..." Zhao Wenwan felt that he should be considerate of Zhao Wenwan's middle school sophomore period in the script, who hasn't, hehe.

"It's not big brother, I'm just asking casually. Look, it's like the owner of the Shenji Pavilion. The book says that he has an elegant temperament, is proficient in rhythm, and is unsurpassed. He is known as the world's number one counselor. Isn't that comparable to Zhuge Kongming?" character?"

"There are mountains beyond mountains, and there are people beyond people. There may be people with amazing talents. I have also heard about the master of the Shenji Pavilion. His talent, intelligence and resourcefulness are all above me. If I have the opportunity, I would like to ask for advice." Zhao Yuanli said truthfully. "It's just that this person's whereabouts are erratic, and he didn't want to, and most of them have no chance to meet."

"Really..." Zhao Wenwan murmured in a low voice, lowering his eyes to hide the dark light and shock in his eyes.In the script, Gu Jingxing struggled to find this person, and because of Zhao Wenxi's aura, he got the help of Zhao Wenxi's former second bedroom department and invited him out of the mountain. Since then, Gu Jingxing has become even more powerful, and because of this, he has become more considerate and indulgent to Zhao Wenxi.

This time, if it happened again... just thinking that Gu Jingxing would owe Zhao Wenxi a favor because of this, immediately felt extremely bad.

"Wanwan, what's wrong with you?" Zhao Yuanli, who misunderstood Zhao Wenwan's expression, covered her forehead with concern, "It doesn't burn."

Zhao Wenwan shook his head, indicating that he was fine, and seeing the dust on the hem of Zhao Yuan's robe, he didn't look like he came out of the palace, so he asked, "Where did eldest brother go today?"

"It's a coincidence that when I was about to leave the palace, I met Mr. Feng, and I mentioned that the owner of the Plum Blossom Forest just came back recently, so I wanted to ask for a drink, so I made an appointment to go together."

Zhao Wenwan took a sniff, and sure enough, he smelled a faint and familiar smell of wine. Thinking of the glass of wine he overturned in the plum blossom forest, he couldn't help but deliberately frowned, and said narrowly, "Then the owner's daughter is beautiful? Is it for the wine or for the wine?" I went for a human being, so tomorrow I have to discuss it with the princess."

Zhao Yuanli twitched the corners of his mouth helplessly when he heard the words, "I just let you arrange it like this in private. If you say it, you may cause some trouble. The identity of Master Merlin is much stronger than we thought. As for the girl you mentioned, You are also a dignitary, so don't talk nonsense."

"Okay, big brother, I was just joking, I won't dare to do it next time." Zhao Wenwan saw Zhao Yuanli's serious expression, and hurriedly admitted the wrong way, but this matter was just to make fun of big brother, seeing him so serious, naturally I won't mention it again, and I don't take it to heart.

(End of this chapter)