Ajiu

Chapter 176
The crown prince acted coquettishly and shamelessly, and finally got his hand and got his wish.In the red tent, after some ecstasy and lingering, Ajiuxiang was dripping with sweat and her expression was drunk, the crown prince kissed her with a full face, "Little baby, Jiu Da."

How bad it is to admit to the Ninth Congress in this way!Ajiu hit him twice bitterly, but she didn't have the strength, and of course she couldn't hurt him, "Little Junior Sister loves me, she can't bear to hit me." He smiled triumphantly, hugged Ajiu in his arms and kissed him for a long time , Embracing and falling asleep.

The next morning the Crown Prince got up early and left the East Palace refreshed.The little frustration and disappointment he had had last night has been forgotten by him and will no longer be remembered.

It was midsummer, and the lotus flowers in the backyard of the palace were just in bloom. Empress Zhang planned to invite Princess Songning, Princess Longqing, Princess Xiping and others into the palace to enjoy the lotus.This is a gathering that happens every summer. It's nothing unusual. However, in previous years, princesses and relatives were invited to the palace, but this year it has changed.Because Empress Zhang's sister-in-law Cao was deposed as a commoner and could not enter the palace for life, Empress Zhang felt that it would be embarrassing for her to enter the palace, so she removed Zhang's family from the list.Since the royal family did not invite, the princess's family was also not invited, and the relatives were excluded from the lotus feast. "Just invite princesses and princesses." Queen Zhang thought helplessly.

She didn't want to do this either, but the Zhang family was first demoted from Jinxiang Hou's mansion to Jinxiang Bo's mansion, and then Mrs. Jinxiang Cao's wife was deposed as a commoner, and the Zhang family lost all face.In summer, Empress Zhang really didn't want to let the Zhang family's nieces and daughters-in-law enter the palace, and let the princesses and princesses watch the Zhang family's jokes.

"When one day I become the empress dowager, I will not only restore the title of the Zhang family, but also rise up to become a duke!" Empress Zhang's only hope is pinned on the future.

She ordered her servant to call Ah Jiu over, and Wen Yan told about the lotus feast, "...at that time, you bring Xiao Zhengyang over, and have a relaxing day with your aunts, aunts, and sisters."

Empress Zhang said these words naturally, gentle and kind, she didn't think much about it, she just felt that since there were guests in the palace, the Crown Princess would of course attend; since the Crown Princess came, of course Xiao Zhengyang would also come.This is a matter of course.

Ajiu smiled, "You ordered me, I must come. Whether the emperor's grandson can go with you, but you can't make the decision, and I can't make the decision. This is to ask His Majesty the father. The mother, he is The grandson of the emperor."

If Xiao Zhengzheng was only the eldest son of the Eastern Palace, it would be normal for Empress Zhang to order so.But Xiao Zhengzheng had already named the emperor's grandson, so this order of Empress Zhang was obviously out of date and overstepped.The emperor's grandson is the official crown prince, and Queen Zhang can't decide how to arrange the prince's schedule.

Empress Zhang was severely warned by the emperor, and she didn't dare to put on her mother-in-law airs in front of Ajiu.After being retorted by Ajiu, she was startled, "I didn't think of this, Xiao Zhengyang is still a child." He is usually under your control, but I asked you to bring him to a banquet?
Ajiu smiled politely, "Although he is still a child, he already has the title of grandson of the emperor, and he is the prince of the country. Don't worry, when I see His Majesty the father, I will personally ask for instructions." Queen Zhang thought After thinking about it, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty is so busy with so many things to do, you don't need to bother him with trivial matters at the banquet. You can come alone then." Ajiu agreed meekly, "Yes, Queen Mother."

Ajiu really wanted to tell Empress Zhang that if you let me come alone, you were going to bother His Majesty the Emperor, because I couldn't see Xiao Zhengzheng for most of the day, and I wanted to entrust him to be a temporary guardian.But, forget it, Empress Zhang won't understand, she doesn't know what Xiao Zhengzheng means to the emperor's father, she doesn't know how an emperor who is already in his twilight years will feel to the emperor's grandson who is only a few months old what kind of feelings.Otherwise, she wouldn't say what she said just now, and treat Xiao Zheng as an ordinary emperor's grandson.

According to Empress Zhang's temperament, I really want to say a few words, "Wouldn't it be deserted if you come alone? If there are many concubines in the East Palace, you can bring three or five of them casually, and it will be lively." However, her words can only be deep. Hidden in my heart, I have nothing to do with Ah Jiu.Although Empress Zhang wanted to show off her prestige as a mother-in-law, she cherished life and her status as a queen even more.

"Wait until one day I become the empress dowager..." Empress Zhang could only comfort herself with this.

Seeing that Empress Zhang had no other orders, Ajiu politely took her leave.

Empress Zhang was depressed for a moment, reached out to pick up the banquet list and looked at it, frowned slightly, "Why isn't Lord Qingbo on it?" She picked up a pen and added the name of Lord Qingbo.

She was granted the title of county head, so she can be regarded as a daughter of the clan, and she is eligible to participate in this lotus appreciation party.

The servant quickly went to the Linjianghou's mansion to pass on the queen's words, and told the date and time of the banquet in front of Mrs. Tai and the Qiu family, and ordered Chen Lingwei to go on time, "This is a royal family gathering, and only the royal family will be present. Members, don't take it lightly." After hearing this, Chen Lingwei's face glowed, and she agreed in surprise and joy, "Yes, I dare not neglect, I will definitely be on time." Mrs. Tai and Mrs. Qiu also thanked each other with smiles on their faces. He stuffed his purse into the servant, and sent the servant away respectfully and with a smile on his face.

Mrs. Tai was so happy that she could not close her mouth from ear to ear, "Ah Wei is promising, and she can go to the palace to have a banquet with concubines and princesses. Ah Wei, although you are not as good as the princesses now, you are much more noble." Qiu The surname smiled, "Yes, it is much more honorable. When you arrive in the palace, please be careful with your words and deeds, and don't cause trouble for the Linjiang Marquis." Chen Lingwei was full of joy, regardless of what Qiu said. , Is the tone sarcasm, and agreed with a smile.Mrs. Tai didn't agree, "Ah Wei is very sensible, how could she cause trouble for the Linjiang Marquis?" Qiu said indifferently, "I'm just reminding you for nothing." Chen Lingwei didn't like to watch them fight, so she used the excuse of tidying up her clothes Jewelry, back to the room.

"I can also go to the princess's party!" Chen Lingwei spun around a few times, her long skirt fluttered, which was really pretty.The maid reminded her, "Second Miss, for such an important party, hurry up and pick out the clothes and jewelry, and dress up." Chen Lingwei thought it made sense, so she stopped circling, and ordered the maid to open the closet, picking out the clothes with great interest , "What do I wear? What do I look good in?"

Mrs. Tai stopped fighting with Qiu Shi, and forced Qiu Shi to open the warehouse, take out the good materials collected by the Hou Mansion to make new clothes for Chen Lingwei, and then go to the jewelry store to pick out the latest styles of jewelry.Qiu's heart was contemptuous, "Old Fengjun, don't you have enough private houses? If you want to hurt this girl, you take out your own private house yourself. Just suppress me." Even so, I also know that Chen Lingwei entered the palace It is the face of Linjiang Marquis's Mansion, and he took out the best materials of Marquis's Mansion, ordered the sewing room to work day and night, made clothes suitable for Chen Lingwei, and went to a familiar jewelry store to pick out a water head for Chen Lingwei. The jasper hairpin, a pair of old pit glass full of green water bracelets.It's summer, it's not fashionable to wear gold ornaments, but jade ornaments.

Mrs. Tai was a little satisfied seeing her like this, and no longer deliberately picky, "You look like a aunt like this." Qiu's heart sank slightly, "What do you know? You can mess around."

Chen Lingyun was originally just a concubine son of the Hou family who had some promise, so it was nothing to worry about for the Qiu family.After saving the thirteen princes but giving the reward to his younger sister, he gained a good reputation, "This young man is affectionate, friendly, and considerate of his mother and sister, and he is considerate of her." Even the civil servants who have always looked down on Jinwei They all started to praise him.The concubine had gained a good reputation, and Qiu's mother-in-law immediately became alert, "at this time, people can't be caught as a reason for telling the truth", and she became extremely cautious in her words and deeds.Chen Lingwei's clothes and jewelry, she naturally refused to engrave buttons.

The Qiu family prepared new clothes and jewelry for Chen Lingwei, while Chen Lingyun took a lot of trouble and hired an old lady from the palace from the suburbs of Beijing to make up for Chen Lingwei's palace etiquette.Chen Lingwei is not stupid, she is a fast learner, even though she only studied with this old nanny for a day or two, she also benefited a lot.

"Ah Wei, in fact, you bear the name of a county lord, and marrying your brother's former army robe is a good destination. If you don't like such a marriage, you must be high-ranking, and you must pay attention to each one after another. At the banquet, show your gentleness and courtesy, so that those princesses and wives of high families are willing to marry you as their daughter-in-law." Chen Lingyun explained.

"I know, brother, I know." Chen Lingwei's mind was full of beautiful new clothes and graceful and elegant princesses, and she didn't think much about those who were married or not.However, whatever her brother said, she just nodded obediently.

"It's best not to see her." Chen Lingyun was silent for a moment, and then explained again.

"I won't go there often, brother don't worry." Chen Lingwei said annoyedly: "She always likes to talk about how wonderful it is to be a noble concubine, as if if I don't enter the palace to be a concubine, I will feel sorry for my natural beauty. I listen I just want to slip away." His Majesty the Emperor is getting old, and His Highness the Crown Prince only guards the Crown Princess, where do you want me to be a concubine?In a dream?

Chen Lingyun smiled wryly.She was like a fish in water in the backyard of the Linjiang Marquis's Mansion, but when Concubine Qiu gained great favor, the Qiu family gained confidence and calmly dealt with her cruelly.She was probably inspired by this, she always felt that the beloved concubine in the palace was too high-spirited, and even her family followed the chickens and dogs to heaven.

"Is life in the palace easy? You actually want to send Awei to that kind of place." Chen Lingyun shook his head in disapproval.

"Well, she still asked me, when will you get married, when will you separate, and when will you pick her up?" Chen Lingwei recalled her explanation, and asked for her.

"It's nowhere in sight." Chen Lingyun said briefly.

Qiu's own son is still studying in the Imperial College, how can he let him, the eldest son, leave?If the Marquis of Linjiang didn't separate the family for a day, it would be impossible for him to take her back.

Chen Lingwei stuck out her tongue, "I brought the words with you." He ordered the maid to take out the newly made clothes, and looked at them with eyes full of admiration.Seeing her charming appearance, Chen Lingyun smiled slightly, and patted her kindly, "Ah Wei, I can do it for myself." Chen Lingwei agreed casually without looking back.

When the day came, Chen Lingwei dressed up meticulously, bid farewell to Mrs. Tai and the Qiu family, and happily got into the carriage.A royal party is exciting just thinking about it.

Ajiu took Xiao Zhengzheng out and sent them to Qianqing Palace, "Son, dear, how about you and grandfather today?" The emperor heard that she was ordered to reward the lotus, so he ordered Xiao Zhengzheng to be sent to the Qing Palace. Qian Qing Palace, "My Xiaozheng is the one who does great things, and doesn't entertain those concubines and princesses." Although there are palace officials Fu Mu waiting to follow, he is still worried, so he specially asked Second Master Pei to come too.Second Master Pei was at home looking after his grandson all day long, so he was very familiar with children. The emperor couldn't help but admire Second Master Pei on this point.

Ajiu sent Xiao Zhengzheng away with the happy mood of "I can take my child to the nursery today, and I can be lazy for half a day".Xiao Zhengzheng didn't seem very happy today, he refused to smile at her, he put on a serious face, and he was still the same after seeing his grandfather and maternal grandfather.The emperor was very satisfied, "Look, my little Zhengzheng is so young, so majestic." Second Master Pei looked at his precious grandson carefully, and asked Ajiu quietly, "You didn't bully the child, did you?" Ajiu said righteously, " What do you mean, father, he is my own." Seeing your suspicious appearance, I am not a stepmother.Second Master Pei stared at her speechlessly, and softly teased his grandson, "Baby, is this white jade ball good-looking? You can put your little hand in and grab it." He specially asked a skilled craftsman to make a hollow white jade ball , Xiaozheng can put his fingers in and play with it.

When Ajiu happily bid farewell to the Emperor, Second Master Pei, and Xiao Zhengzheng, Xiao Zhengzheng was playing with the small hollowed-out white jade ball in his hand and ignored her.

(End of this chapter)