Second marriage to the regent

Chapter 55: A bowl of water is flat
"I didn't know that your Majesty would come to visit me today, so I haven't had time to prepare some cakes to welcome you. I hope that your Majesty will forgive me."

Wang behaved elegantly and led Concubine Xian into the front hall.

At this time, the maid in the house has prepared tea for him to enjoy.

"I'm just here to have a heart-to-heart talk with you. It's nothing serious. Madam, you don't need to be so restrained."

Wang had a slight discomfort on her face, and she was obviously not very happy about Concubine Xian's arrival, because Concubine De had already sent someone there a second before she arrived.

Before she could talk to her, the concubine arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion shortly after.

Knowing that there are recent rumors in Kyoto that Prince Li Kun is about to choose a concubine, and coupled with the visit of envoys from the Western Regions, with the purpose of marrying the two countries, it is even more rumored that Li Kun is also choosing a concubine.

They originally thought that if the princess from the Western Region came to make a marriage, their precious daughter would be able to escape the fate of entering the palace, but even if they escaped the empress, they could not escape the virtuous concubine and the virtuous concubine.

The Prime Minister's Mansion has become a piece of meat that many people are vying for.

After the Xian Concubine took her seat, she smiled at Mrs. Wang and said, "Madam, if you have nothing to do on weekdays, you can come and sit in the palace. I don't even have anyone in the palace to speak my mind to. If Madam comes, it will be lively." Some."

Wang doesn't want to deal with others, so she has always been accustomed to staying behind closed doors. The same is true for her daughter Cao Lanxi, who also stays behind closed doors unless necessary.

But even if they keep hiding, others have no intention of letting them go.

"There are many rules in the palace, and my wife has been living in the deep courtyard for a long time. She is afraid that she will offend the empress if she acts carelessly." The Wang family has been deliberately alienating the concubine.

Concubine Xian also noticed that the person who arrived first said something to Wang, or that Wang didn't want to be with her, but she couldn't force it, so she could only take it one step at a time.

"There are not only many rules in this deep palace, but newcomers are better than old ones. Everyone has almost forgotten that I exist." Concubine Xian sighed, her eyes slightly sad.

Seeing this, Mrs. Wang changed the topic and said, "Someone has sent some pots of flowers to my house recently. Are you interested?"

Seeing that Wang deliberately avoided her topic and was not in a hurry to send her away, it was obvious that she had not reached an agreement with that person.

"How can I refuse Madam's invitation? Then I'll ask Madam to lead the way."

Wang set off and took Concubine Xian around the front yard to the back garden.

There are all kinds of flowers planted here, and the fragrance of the flowers is overflowing, which makes people happy both physically and mentally.

"The garden of the Prime Minister's Mansion is just like in the past, with all kinds of flowers vying for beauty, and I don't know which one will come out on top." Concubine Xian said after a week of inspection.

Listening to Concubine Xian's words, which were all testing her, Wang felt a little uncomfortable. She winked at the person behind her, and the maid brought out the flowers that someone had sent a few days ago.

Concubine Xian saw that these flowers had just bloomed, with tender pink stamens and lush green leaves, which was very pleasing to the eye.

However, there was only one pot that seemed to have withered long ago, but there were young leaves that had just emerged on some branches. Concubine Xian was a little confused and asked: "Why are other flowers blooming so beautifully, but this one is unique?" ?”

Wang smiled and said: "This flower is just like people, the timing of blooming is very important, it doesn't matter whether it blooms early or late."

Her eyes moved from the flower pot to Concubine Xian: "The prince is seriously injured right now, and the princess doesn't have an accurate answer, so the prime minister is not in a hurry to discuss Xi'er's marriage."

Wang said Ming Ming no longer covering up.

"Since the Prime Minister has made up his mind, I will not bother Madam."

Before she finished speaking, Concubine Xian didn't want to stay any longer and left with her people.

Watching the group of people leaving, the maid asked: "Are you going to see them off?"

Wang shook his head: "No need. How's it going over there?"

"Back to Madam, Concubine De sent someone to deliver an invitation, saying that she is inviting Madam and Young Lady to the palace for a banquet tomorrow night."

Ms. Wang refused: "My lady has suffered a lot during this trip. She needs to rest well when she comes back. When I go back, tell her that it is not convenient for me and my lady to go."

"I understand." After rejecting Concubine Xian today, if he turns around and attends Concubine De's banquet, wouldn't this be a confession that the Prime Minister wants to stand on the same side as Concubine De?
In order not to offend both sides, we can only hold a bowl of water in balance.

the next afternoon
After learning that Tang Zhili was injured and unconscious, the entire Hou family gathered at the door, waiting for Tang Zhili's carriage.

Tang Zhili's carriage had just come out on the street, and Mrs. Ye supported the old lady and hurriedly walked forward to check.

"Zhili, grandma's good grandson, how are you?" The old lady cried a little, her face even more haggard.

Tang Zhili was awake, but he couldn't get too excited and said, "My grandson is fine. Grandma doesn't have to worry."

Then he looked at Ms. Ye, whose eyes were red from crying, and said comfortingly: "Mom, it's better to help grandma back to the hospital first."

There were many people walking outside, and Tang Zhili was afraid of being laughed at by idle people.

Ye's eyes were filled with anger as she looked at Su Junxi and Li Wanwan who were unharmed.

Why was it that his son was seriously injured, but they were fine?

Su Junxi ignored the strange looks from others and took the two maids back to her yard.

Seeing her unconcerned attitude, Ms. Ye felt annoyed: "She didn't care when her husband was injured. How could there be such a heartless person?"

When Li Wanwan heard this, she added jealously: "I don't know what happened to my sister. When Master Hou was unconscious, he didn't even want to come and take a look."

After hearing what Li Wanwan said, Ms. Ye was even more angry and had nothing to do with her.

But the old lady was not too stupid yet, and she realized that this was just a trick used by Li Wanwan.

"Dong An Guo's Mansion has invited the imperial doctor to arrive in a moment. You go back to the study and wait. Grandma ordered someone to make some of your favorite food and bring it over in a moment." The old lady looked at Tang Zhili distressedly.

Tang Zhili thought that it must be Su Junxi's intention that Duke An Guo hire an imperial doctor for him.

She had always held a grudge against her for taking concubines one after another, but she didn't want to see herself like this. She had feelings for herself in her heart, but she just didn't want to admit it.

"Madam, you are tired from the journey. Please prepare some meals to send to the opera house." Tang Zhili ordered the housekeeper.

After hearing this, Li Wanwan felt dissatisfied and wanted to hold Tang Zhili for an explanation, but her hand failed. Tang Zhili had already gone to the study.

Just as she was about to follow him, she heard Mr. Ye say to her: "You should go back and rest too. Don't disturb Zhili's rest."

Madam Ye has already said this. If she continues, she will probably be dissatisfied with Madam Ye: "Yes, mother."

On the way back to Zhuyuan, Li Wanwan was very angry. He was so well served but could not get a kind word.

Su Junxi ignored him, but he turned around and told everyone that Su Junxi was tired, but she turned a blind eye.

If this man really loved Su Junxi, how could he provoke him?

"Let's see how long you can be proud!" Li Wanwan returned to the yard angrily.

Liyuan
"Mother, the child is here to see you."

Su Junxi had just finished washing when a young boy's childish voice came from outside the door.

"Jun'er is back." Su Junxi greeted him with a smile.

I saw Jun'er holding something in his hand, and he opened it when he got in front of her.

"This is the pastry that my son brought back from the western suburbs. He saw that his master liked it, so he thought his mother would also like it, so he brought some back. Please try it quickly!"

(End of this chapter)