Concubine's Survival Handbook

Chapter 374
Everyone heard the words and shouted for Shengming, and the palace banquet officially started.

"This time when Xiao Lin led the troops to fight, the young lady of the General's Mansion must be worrying about it, right?" Concubine Ji Gui who was beside the emperor looked at Jing Ning, with a smile on her bright face, and she was very concerned in her words.

This concubine Ji is the younger sister of Ji Ming, Shangshu of the Ministry of War. She became a celebrity in front of the emperor not long after she entered the palace, and she was directly promoted from Chang Zai to the position of concubine. Love is also evident.

Jing Ning and Concubine Ji were not familiar with each other, so doubts arose in her heart immediately, but she remained calm and replied respectfully: "Thank you, Concubine Gui, for your concern."

"Young Madam and General Xiao have been married for some time, but they have never had a son and a half daughter. The general's residence is a bit deserted." Ji Guifei's eyes are gentle, but there is something deep in her words.

Jing Ning's heart skipped a beat, and dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes. Although she was not pregnant, how could it be her turn to talk about this matter?Although he was unhappy in his heart, Jing Ning didn't show it in the slightest.

"The elders in the mansion are friendly and tolerant, the younger sister is obedient and smart, and the girl is also very smart, and there are many affairs in the mansion, so it's really not deserted." Jing Ning's tone was flat, and she replied to Concubine Ji's words in a calm manner. She deliberately didn't mention it. Regarding the child's matter, in order to prevent Concubine Ji Gui from making any fuss about this issue.

Concubine Ji nodded with a smile, she didn't care much, which surprised Jingning a bit.But she was not very relieved, after all, the method must not be simple to climb to the position of imperial concubine in such a short period of time.

"What does she want to do?" Lan Yao also noticed the meaning of Ji Guifei's words and asked in a low voice.

"Let's just wait and see what happens. We won't give another woman to the General's Mansion." Jing Ning's tone was a little mocking. When she met her, her eyelids twitched, she curved a faint smile and looked away.

At this moment, the dancers retreated one after another, and four young eunuchs brought up a big drum, and then a woman in pink came lightly. , she has a slender figure, and her slender waist is as soft as a weak willow.The hair fluttered with her dance, looking very agile.

"This woman looks so familiar." Lan Yao stared at the woman's face and muttered to herself, suddenly her eyes widened, and a little excitement appeared on her face.

"I remembered! Isn't that Master Ji's young daughter Ji Qing!"

"Ji Qing?" Jing Ning raised his eyebrows, he was very unfamiliar with this name.Lan Yao nodded and briefly talked to Jing Ning.

Several families have a son and a daughter. Ji Qing is Lord Ji's youngest daughter, but she has been weak and sick since she was a child. When she was five years old, she was sent out of Kyoto by Master Ji and found a place with beautiful mountains and rivers to recuperate. Lan Yao once had a relationship with her when she was young. After some interaction, I didn't expect to see her here today.

"It seems that Miss Ji is recovering from her illness." Jing Ning looked at Ji Qing who was flying in the field lightly, and said with deep meaning.

The music gradually died down, and Ji Qing also put away his water sleeves, and bowed to the emperor.

"The courtier Ji Qing kowtowed to the emperor, kowtowed to the noble concubine." Ji Qing's voice was like a warbler's cry, very sweet.

"This is?" The emperor showed some appreciation on his face, and turned his head to look at Concubine Ji beside him.

Concubine Ji looked at Ji Qing lovingly, and said in a warm voice: "Reporting to the emperor, this is my concubine's niece. Although everything is kept simple during the Mid-Autumn Festival, it would be deserted without dancing, so my concubine arranged for Qing'er to dance this festival." Zhiwu, I hope the emperor will not blame the concubines."

The emperor nodded with satisfaction, not only rewarded Concubine Ji, but also made Ji Qing the princess of Ning'an.

Jing Ning frowned, faintly feeling that this matter was not simple.Sure enough, Concubine Ji immediately looked at her.

"What does Young Madam think of my niece?"

Jing Ning looked at Ji Qing, Ji Qing smiled with crooked eyebrows, looking innocent and harmless.

"Miss Ji is very beautiful, she is a rare beauty." Jing Ning praised sincerely.Indeed, Ji Qing had a good appearance, with bright eyes and bright teeth, weak willows supporting the wind, as pure as snow lotuses on an iceberg, making people feel good at first sight.

Ji Qing's face turned reddish when he heard the words, and he bowed to Jing Ning as a thank you.Concubine Ji nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Qing'er is also very obedient on weekdays. I see that the young lady has a predestined relationship with Qing'er, so why not let Qing'er stay in the mansion for a while, so that she can be with the young lady as a companion?" Son."

Jing Ning's face suddenly darkened, Ji Guifei obviously wanted to put her niece into the general's mansion.One Wanxi in the mansion is enough to upset her, if there is another Ji Qing, what kind of chaos will happen.Although that Ji Qing seemed docile and obedient, but the women of several families should not be as ignorant of the world as they appeared on the surface.

Just when Jing Ning was racking his brains to politely reject Concubine Ji, the emperor suddenly spoke.

"This matter is very good, then let Qing'er go to the General's Mansion to stay for a while, Jing Ning, you can't neglect my niece." The emperor fixedly looked at Jing Ning, the expression on his face was not angry but majestic .

Jing Ning pursed her lips, it seemed that this matter was entirely the emperor's intention, and she was probably pretending not to know about Ji Qing's existence.Since the emperor spoke, Jing Ning naturally couldn't refute, otherwise she couldn't afford to be accused of disobedience and disobedience.But the current situation is not that bad, the emperor did not directly award Ji Qing to Xiao Lin, so she still has a chance.If Xiao Lin returns triumphantly, Ji Qing will probably live in the General's Mansion this time.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Jing Ning endured the displeasure in his heart and bowed to the emperor.The emperor raised his hand symbolically.And Concubine Ji beside him smiled brighter and more charmingly.

Lan Yao sighed, she patted Jing Ning's shoulder lightly, she knew that Jing Ning must be feeling uncomfortable at this time, but the emperor's order was hard to break, she couldn't do anything, she just hoped that Ji Qing would not act like Wanxi That's annoying.

Jing Ning looked at Ji Qing, Ji Qing raised his glass to her from a distance with his eyes bent, Jing Ning also picked up the teacup, and took a sip with a slight smile.

After the palace banquet, Jing Ning and Lan Yao parted ways at the gate of the palace, and she and Wanxi took the same carriage back to the General's Mansion.

Wanxi raised her eyes from time to time to look at Jing Ning's complexion. Jing Ning was already in a bad mood, but being watched by Wanxi made her even more bored, so she looked straight at Wanxi.

"What do you want to say to me?" She said indifferently, without any superfluous expression on her face, obviously very impatient.

Wanxi snorted softly and said: "You are still so proud now, when my helper will live in the mansion, let's see what you can do."

Jing Ning's eyes suddenly turned cold, she stared straight at Wanxi, wishing to throw her out of the carriage, but rationality finally overcame impulse, after all, the palace is not far from here, it's always bad to be seen by others.

(End of this chapter)