Died In Infancy! My Wife Is Actually A Villain

at the same time.

Gu Chen has already brought Jiang Heyan to Yong'an Palace where the Xiao family is located.

When getting out of the car, Jiang Heyan's eyes obviously stayed on Gu Chen's face for a few seconds longer, and there was a feeling in her eyes that even she couldn't describe in detail.

"Let's go!"

Gu Chen led the way, and then reminded: "My mother-in-law has a good impression of you. You don't need to be too nervous when we meet, just let nature take its course."

"good."

Jiang Heyan nodded slightly and didn't ask any more questions.

When the original owner insisted on marrying Jiang Heyan, in addition to her beauty, she also had Xiao's suggestion.

Duke Zhenguo is a veteran of the imperial court, a high-ranking minister, and highly respected in the court. Even His Majesty has to give him a little favor.

Jiang Heyan's father, Jiang Quan, is the Minister of Rites and a third-rank official.

Marrying the other party will also be of great help to Gu Chen himself.

To put it simply, Xiao is paving the way for him in advance and laying the foundation for his future fight for the throne.

As soon as they entered Yong'an Palace, a palace maid said: "Your Highness, Princess Zhuang, and the empress are already waiting in the main hall."

"Um."

Gu Chen nodded, and then led Jiang Heyan towards the main hall.

Soon, the two came to the main hall of Yong'an Palace.

"coming."

A melodious voice sounded.

I saw the noble concubine Xiao sitting upright on a high chair. She wore a royal dress from the inside to the outside, with a dark blue robe open to the outside. The chest and back of the robe were embroidered with cloud and dragon patterns, and the waist was tied with a large belt of red thread, and the periphery was decorated with gold and jade. A gold and jade pendant with a dragon pattern hangs under the Xia pei, a gold Zhai Xiang dragon crown is worn on the head, and a pair of gold soil coral bead rings are worn on both ears.

His appearance is graceful and luxurious, and his every move gives people a sense of dignity and grandeur.

In fact, Mrs. Xiao is not very old. Gu Chen is nineteen years old. Mrs. Xiao was pregnant with him when she was sixteen, so she is only thirty-five years old now.

Now, this can be considered a contemporary young woman.

"My son, I brought He Yan over to pay my respects to my mother and concubine."

Immediately, Gu Chen bowed his body and landed on his knees. Jiang Heyan followed closely, kneeling in front of Mrs. Xiao respectfully.

She is also the daughter of a noble family and is well-known. She has met many princes and nobles in Kyoto.

But whether it was Xiao's temperament, conversation, or some inconspicuous actions, they could invisibly give Jiang Heyan an indescribable sense of oppression.

She actually knew that the other person didn't mean to dislike her, but as long as she stood next to him, she couldn't help but become nervous.

It's like bloodline suppression.

——This may be the most relatable feeling that many new daughters-in-law feel when they meet their parents-in-law.

Mrs. Xiao first glanced at Gu Chen, then moved her gaze to Jiang Heyan next to her, and then ordered the palace maid: "Please tea."

In the Dazhou etiquette, on the second day of the wedding, the man must bring the woman to serve tea to the parents-in-law.

On the one hand, it is for the woman to change her story, and on the other hand, it is for the parents-in-law to check whether the woman is suitable or not.

As a member of the royal family, Gu Chen naturally pays more attention to the rules in this area.

It's just that his father is the current His Majesty, so Xiao can only do the tea serving.

Of course, there was another reason why the emperor didn't come.

The queen is upright and is regarded as the mother of the country. Even if Gu Chen is born to the Xiao family, he should respect the queen as his mistress.

Therefore, according to the rules, when serving tea to his parents-in-law, Gu Chen should first take Jiang Heyan to the Central Palace to serve tea to the queen, and then return to Yong'an Palace.

The emperor couldn't take any side, so he simply didn't come.

Soon, the maid handed over the tea and placed it on the mahogany table next to her.

In Dazhou tea ceremony, in addition to tea leaves, red dates and lotus seeds are also required. It means good luck and prosperity.

Moreover, there are many rules when serving tea, such as the saying that "tea is too full to deceive others, seven teas are eight full". Furthermore, when serving tea, the younger generation must present the tea with both hands to show respect.

Gu Chen stood up first, handed the cup of tea on the left to Mrs. Xiao, bowed and said, "Concubine, please have some tea."

"Um."

Mrs. Xiao took the tea cup, opened the corner of the tea lid with her left hand, took a gentle sip, and then put the tea cup back on the table.

Seeing this scene, Gu Chen quickly picked up another cup of tea and handed it to Jiang Heyan behind him.

Jiang Heyan took it carefully and walked to Mrs. Xiao's side with a little uneasiness in her heart. She bent down and said, "Mother...Mother, please have some tea!"

Her voice was light and tinged with a hint of panic.

"Haha not bad."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Xiao's face suddenly burst into a friendly smile. She glanced at Jiang Heyan with satisfaction, and then took the tea from her hand.

Before she even drank tea, she changed her tune, which made her even more fond and affectionate towards the young daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo.

Combined with her current subtle behavior, being reserved and shy, she will be a good wife and mother in the future, and Chen'er should be able to conquer her.

Then, she took a sip of the tea handed over by Jiang Heyan, drinking a little more than the cup Gu Chen had.

Jiang Heyan next to her blushed, obviously realizing that she had shouted the wrong thing just now.

After drinking tea, Mrs. Xiao looked at Gu Chen again, "Chen'er, yesterday was your wedding, but you two still get along well."

Gu Chen said politely: "Excuse me, mother and concubine, for your condolences. Yan'er and I have a very good relationship."

"Well, that's very good."

After saying that, she looked at Jiang Heyan beside her and said with a smile: "Heyan, since you changed your story just now, my mother-in-law will regard you as recognizing her identity as Princess Zhuang."

Then she took off a golden hairpin on her head and gave it to Jiang Heyan, "This golden hairpin is called Fengdie Liu. It was given to me by my grandmother when I got married. Now I will give it to her." You, you have to take care of yourself."

Jiang Heyan hesitated for a moment, but subconsciously looked at Gu Chen.

Gu Chen naturally noticed the look in her eyes, and then said: "Just accept what my mother-in-law gave me."

"Thank you, concubine."

Jiang Heyan took the gold hairpin and thanked her politely.

As for the scene just now, Mrs. Xiao naturally noticed it and fell in love with this little daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion even more.

After all, Chen'er had to be asked for his opinion on matters such as the ceremony, so he naturally recognized the other party from the bottom of his heart.

But what about reality?

Jiang Heyan just felt that this gift was too valuable, because it was passed down from Xiao's grandmother, and although she had the name of Princess Zhuang, she did not have the actual status of Princess Zhuang, so naturally she did not dare to accept this gift.

"He Yan, since you and Chen'er are married, you can be considered half of my daughter. If Gu Chen doesn't treat you well in the future, just come to Yong'an Palace to find your mother-in-law, and she will make the decision for you."

Then she looked at Gu Chen and reminded: "Chen'er, He Yan is your married wife. How should you get along with He Yan in the future? Don't you need to be reminded by your mother and concubine?!"

"My son understands that I will treat Yan'er with respect and unswerving commitment in the future." Gu Chen promised.

The mother-in-law is obviously playing a bad role here, and the purpose is to hope that Jiang Heyan can wholeheartedly be the Zhuang Princess in the future.

But Gu Chen knew that this woman had no self at all.

So those assurances just now were just pure farts, used to make the mother and concubine feel at ease.

Jiang Heyan next to her couldn't help but look at Gu Chen's extremely serious face.

If it weren't for last night's experience, she might really believe it now.

But she had to admire him for telling lies without blushing at all.

"Okay, I've asked what I need to ask, and I've said what I need to say. You guys should go back to the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion later, and I won't let you be guests here."

Halfway through her words, Mrs. Xiao looked at Jiang Heyan again and said with a smile: "Heyan, if you have time in the future, come and sit here to talk with your mother and concubine and enjoy the flowers."

"Well, my daughter-in-law will definitely come here often in the future." Jiang Heyan said.