Ajiu

Chapter 197

After the two families got married, all relatives and friends sighed for An'er.What a beautiful and likable little girl, it's a pity that she has to give in to Chen Lingyun, the bastard son of the Linjiang Marquis, just because she once discussed marriage with someone like Fei Xu.

However, fortunately, Chen Lingyun's biological mother has passed away, which is considered a blessing in misfortune.When An'er married, she only needed to serve Qiu's serious mother-in-law. There was no aunt and mother-in-law.For a girl like An'er, if she meets a concubine whose personality, talent, and appearance suit her wishes, it's not impossible to marry at all, but it's too embarrassing to deal with her husband's birth mother who is of a humble background as a young lady. .

Fortunately, Ann doesn't have this trouble.Relatives and friends felt sorry for An Er, and at the same time rejoiced for An Er.

Xiangshi arranged for her daughter's marriage, carefully prepared the dowry, and kept her feet on the ground.Often in the midst of her busy schedule, she would stop suddenly and stare blankly ahead, feeling empty in her heart.Pushed away the Pei family, negotiated with the Fei family, and finally settled on the Chen family for An'er, how would you treat An'er?If I had known this earlier...

Xiang's family is not satisfied with Chen Lingyun's son-in-law, but Chen Lingyun is very considerate. Since the engagement, he has been sending fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and shrimps to the Princess Longqing's mansion every now and then. "Ma'am, if you continue to act like this, my errands should be relieved, and the family doesn't need the kitchen to buy." Xiangshi was a little happy to be so flattered by the steward.

"Although he came from a lower family background, he still has a wink." Xiang smiled.

When Xiang gradually accepted Chen Lingyun's son-in-law from his heart, Jin Tongzheng heard a very bad news.The patriarch Ling Pan Qi and Second Master Pei came and went frequently, and also had a relationship with Jin Tongzheng on several occasions. After hearing about the engagement of Jin and Chen, he asked jokingly, "Ling Tan's biological mother There is a younger sister who is going to live with her in the future, does Brother Jin know?" Jin Tongzheng smiled politely, diverted the conversation, and did not answer directly.

When Jin Tongzheng and Chen Ling went to meet again, Chen Lingyun was very embarrassed to ask about it face to face, "Actually, that was just an excuse. Father-in-law, my biological mother does have a younger sister, but she has become a monk. How can I take it home?"

After Jin Tongzheng knew what was going on, he smiled and stopped mentioning it.

After Chen Lingyun said goodbye to his future father-in-law, he secretly wiped off his cold sweat.Originally, he planned to separate from his younger brother when he grew up, and take her back to raise her after the separation. However, it is impossible to separate the family now, let alone take her by his side.Qiu used the excuse that her younger brother was too young to support the concierge, and she never let herself leave the Linjiang Marquis Mansion.If one of the parents is still alive and disagrees with such a major matter as the separation of the family, it cannot be done at all.

"I'm not married yet, my father-in-law is already worried." Chen Lingyun thought with some shame: "If I bring her back one day, I'm afraid it will cause an uproar?"

"Birth mother's younger sister", how will An'er treat her?Thinking of these, Chen Lingyun felt confused.An'er is of course a good girl, elegant but lively, beautiful, generous, smart and cute, if An'er is to accompany her and be filial to her, would Aner be willing?
Chen Lingyun left with a heavy heart.

Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou were greatly displeased by the marriage between the Marquis of Linjiang and Princess Longqing.Ever since the two of them were reprimanded by Gao Jian according to the emperor's will, they almost didn't even have the courage to go out to meet people. They wished they could hide in the princess mansion for many years and pretend to be sick.However, the two of them are the first princess, the jewel in the palm of Empress Zhang, how can they bear the loneliness for years and years?After closing the door to thank guests for more than half a year, he came back again and integrated into the relatives.

"It's hard to see An'er, but he was picked up by the concubine of the Linjiang Hou Mansion." Princess Fushou was very annoyed, "It's up to him, and he is worthy? Elder sister, do you still remember this person, Concubine Qiu Guifei a long time ago?" I proposed marriage for him, and because of this I offended father, who was going to be promoted to emperor and noble concubine, but she couldn't be promoted."

It's really unreasonable for this brat who coveted the Crown Princess to marry An'er away.

Princess Ningshou sighed faintly, "Why don't you remember? Second sister, at that time, my mother was so anxious that I couldn't sleep well. I was afraid that Concubine Qiu would gain power and gradually bully the queen and prince, and I was even more afraid that my father would be a waste of the queen and Yi Chu. At that time, he doted on Concubine Qiu Gui and Xiao Shishi so much, who wouldn't be afraid."

The two princesses became more and more frustrated as they talked, and went to the palace to meet Queen Zhang, "Mother, why are we both depressed when Xiao Shi becomes the crown prince? We are his own sister."

Empress Zhang kindly persuaded the two of them, and said with a slight smile: "Now, it's just a matter of living longer. If I live longer, I will live a better life, and you two will have a better life in the future."

Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou understood what Empress Zhang meant, and her face turned pale.

If the emperor accidentally leaves one day, Empress Zhang will be promoted to the empress dowager and become the real master of the harem, and the entire harem will be in her hands.At that time, Xiao Shi must be filial if he is filial, and he must be filial if he is not filial. He must listen to his mother.Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou follow the rising tide, and will become the most powerful and popular His Royal Highness the Eldest Princess.

If Empress Zhang takes the first step, Ajiu will become the empress in the future, without the empress dowager on her head, she is the biggest in the harem.If that's the case, what should Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou be like? There will be no improvement at all.

"I hope father will live a long life and enjoy boundless happiness, but let him go before mother." Longevity Princess and Fushou Princess all prayed in this way.

They both hope that their parents are well, but they hope that their mother will live longer.

Because Concubine Qiu wanted to make decisions for Chen Lingyun, she forcibly got up from the hospital bed and met with her first sister Qiu Shi, Princess Longqing, Xiang Shi and others in person to ask about Chen and Jin's marriage.Because she had been ill for a long time and the imperial physicians were helpless, but she was able to get out of bed all of a sudden, which even surprised the emperor.After knowing the reason, I can't laugh or cry.Concubine Qiu Gui seems to be really... somewhat genuine.No, it's already this time, and I'm still thinking about "repaying my kindness".

Because Concubine Qiu was able to get up suddenly, the emperor also knew that Chen Lingyun was going to marry Jin Tongzheng's only daughter. "This kid is lucky." The emperor smiled.Born as a concubine, it is very lucky to be able to marry the concubine daughter of the eldest princess' mansion.

Among the sons of honorable nobles, there are many dudes and few who can fight tough battles on the battlefield, so the emperor still has some appreciation for Chen Lingyun.Compared to those who only rely on their ancestors to live, Chen Lingyun is much stronger.

Over the years, Chen Lingyun first followed Ningxia's general soldier Chen Zhuang, and later followed Wei Guogong closely. He was a very winking person.The emperor sighed for Chen Lingyun's good luck, but didn't think much about it.

In the winter of this year and the spring of the following year, the emperor chose the princess for the twelve princes and the thirteen princes respectively.Like the eleventh prince's concubine, the emperor also chose the daughter of a small official for them. Her family background was clean, her appearance was good, she was gentle and virtuous, she was well-educated, and her natal family had no power, nor did she have any outstanding and talented father, brother, or clansman.The emperor rewarded their father with the post of Commander of the Guards, with a false title, only a salary, not a real job.

After the twelve princes and the thirteen princes accepted concubines one after another, Yushi Xia Zhou wrote a letter requesting the three princes to join the vassal.The emperor ignored him, and let the three youngest sons still live in the Wangfu Street in the capital, and went to the palace to accompany him from time to time.Xia Zhou was a nerd with a stubborn temper. If he couldn't write one letter, he wrote another one with a very fierce tone.When the emperor saw Xia Zhou's second letter, a little duck was walking back and forth in the hall. Xiaozheng was sitting by the painting table in the corner of the hall, sometimes looking up at the little duck, sometimes lowering his head to draw.

He is drawing ducklings.

After reading the letter, the emperor snorted and threw it aside.He raised his head and saw the little duck waddling on the ground paved with gold bricks, he couldn't help laughing, "Little Zhengzheng, why do you have to draw a little duck?"

Xiaozheng put down his paintbrush, ran up to him, and told him seriously, "He's like a younger brother, fun."

Xiao Pingping is already learning to walk, waddling like a duckling.

The emperor smiled, "I see." I dare you to draw ducklings because my younger brother is toddling.

"If there is one thing you should do, but you don't want to do it, but others insist on persuading you, what will you do?" The emperor asked Xiao Zhengzheng with a smile, regardless of whether such a big child could understand.

After finishing speaking, the emperor added, "It's not a big deal. This person said it once, and you ignored him, but he said it again. Xiao Zhengzheng, this person has no winks."

Xiaozheng was looking at the emperor with sympathetic eyes, stood on tiptoe, stretched out his small hand and patted him gently, "Good boy, I understand, I understand, don't worry."

Although that matter is not a big deal, it should not be done in itself, but you have to do it.Then, when someone persuades you, whether it is once or twice, no matter whether the tone is aggressive or not, you can coax him.

Of course, you can coax him, but it's the same thing.

"Coax him, let's do it." Xiaozheng said calmly.

The emperor was startled and laughed.

Xiao Zhengzheng, you don't need your grandfather to teach you, you are born to be an emperor!

In the spring of this year, Lu Wen, the governor of Guangxi, was transferred back to Beijing to present his adopted daughter Ning Xin.Ning Xin is a snow-skinned beauty, who is in the [-]th year, as bright as the moon in the sky.The emperor personally summoned Ning Xin, praised her greatly, and rewarded her with many gold and jewels, but did not leave her behind.

According to Lu Wenwen, the adopted daughter was also to invite favor, and she was delighted to see the emperor's approval.As for whether Ning Xin was accepted or not, it didn't matter.As long as His Majesty the Emperor knows that he is loyal, it will be fine.

Because of this incident, the emperor specially taught the crown prince his experience, "That woman is beautiful, she looks like she has a plan. Xiao Shi, concubines in the palace can be beautiful, but they can't have city mansions or ambitions. In the future, you If you want to pamper a concubine, you should choose someone who is fresh and tender like a delicate flower, but you should not choose someone who is beautiful, intelligent, and courageous."

"They are useful as long as they accompany you and entertain you for a moment."

Crown Prince Weiwei.

Seeing Xiao Shi's perfunctory look, the emperor suddenly became angry, "Did you listen to what Dad was talking to you? Don't make any noise."

"Father, you are really hard to fool." The Crown Prince was picked on, took two steps back, and muttered unconvinced, "You clearly know that I am wholehearted in my junior sister, but you taught me how to choose a concubine. I don't even need it, you said I learned what does it do."

It's not my fault to deal with it, it's all your fault for meddling in your own business.

The emperor was so angry that he beckoned him to come forward, "Xiao Shi, come here, get close to daddy."

After hearing this, the crown prince looked at his father vigilantly, and took two steps back.

The emperor changed to a new weapon, instead of smashing it with something hard, he reached out to remove the silk shoes on his feet, trying to lure Xiao Shi over so that he could beat him.

Xiao Zhengzheng ran in cleverly, looking curiously at the things in the emperor's hands, "Grandfather, what are you holding?" The emperor coughed, "It's nothing, it's nothing." The upper wearer, the waiter Gao and the others watched silently, seeing that the emperor wanted to put on shoes instead of beating people, so they rushed over to serve and re-adorned the silk shoes for the emperor.

Xiaozheng was eager to come over to help, and the emperor was very happy, "No need, good grandson, as long as you have this kind of heart." Xiaozheng was looking at the emperor's feet seriously, "Grandfather's feet are very beautiful." The emperor laughed He couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear, "What's so good about your feet?" He was born obese, and he didn't like to listen to lies, so he rarely heard people praise him for his good looks. Hearing Xiao Zhengzheng's praise like this, he felt elated.

The emperor is not about whether he looks good or not, but if he looks good, wouldn't it be better.

"It's pretty. My brother's feet are just like that. They're pretty." Xiaozheng said braggingly.

Xiao Pingping can already walk a few steps crookedly, and can utter a few words from time to time. Now that his younger brother can walk and talk, Xiao Zhengzheng will no longer discriminate against him, and get along with him.Xiao Pingping's hands and feet are very beautiful, like handicrafts. Xiao Zhengzheng likes his brother's hands and feet. He often runs over to play with his brother after he takes off his clothes and goes to bed. In fact, he plays with his little hands and feet.

When Xiao Pingping was mentioned, the emperor smiled more kindly, "Xiao Zhengzheng, Xiao Pingping, both are good boys."

Xiaozheng was talking with the emperor, and the emperor was smiling happily, very amicably.Just now he was so determined to clean up Xiao Shi's matter, he had already forgotten that he was outside Jiuxiao Yunwai.

The emperor forgot, but the crown prince was stubborn. He carried forward the spirit of not being afraid of being beaten or dying, coaxed Xiao Zhengzheng away, and continued to argue with the emperor, "What did I say wrong, and you are going to be violent? I am the crown prince. I am the prince of the country, tell me, do I have to sell myself, do I have to admit one after another beauties even though I am clearly not happy?"

You have to sell yourself to be a crown prince, you have to sell yourself to be an emperor, you obviously don't like it, but you still want to marry a concubine?

Come and explain this to me.

"You don't need to sell yourself." The emperor gave him a cold look, "If you don't like it, no one can force you. But Xiao Shi, you still have a long life to live, and in the future, I'm afraid it will be you who will change. "

Now you and Ajiu are both young and beautiful, it is the time when love is strong, after ten or ten years, will you remain the same?

If you don't change, bah, who can force a woman onto the dragon bed.

(End of this chapter)