Ajiu

Chapter 82
The Pei family was happy, but in the palace, Empress Zhang began to worry.Ever since the tenth prince was blocked at Pei's house, he has been depressed since he returned to the palace, without a smile on his face from morning till night.The beloved little son was angry with a stern face. Empress Zhang saw it in her eyes, how could she not feel distressed, how could she not be in a hurry.

"There really are people like Pei Kai in this world." Empress Zhang couldn't figure it out, "What is Xiao Shi's identity and status? She's just a little girl who is only five years old, and she insists on not being allowed to see each other! You Tell me, no matter how it is a girl's house, she is only five years old, what can Xiao Shi do if she meets her?"

"Pei Kai is abominable, but His Majesty really is, the Son of Heaven, he is so contemptuous by his officials, yet he doesn't get angry. He indulges his officials so much, it doesn't matter to others, but my little Shi suffers." Empress Zhang complained about Pei Shangshu , and blamed the emperor.It was these two people, the king was not like a king, and the minister was not like a minister, which caused her Xiao Shi to be wronged and sullen.

To Empress Zhang, Ajiu is an intruder, a little girl who sabotages her perfect plan, unwelcome.If there is no Ah Jiu, Empress Zhang should be full of ambition at this time, with a happy face, smiling as she watches her eldest son grow into wings, and one day sit on the throne of the emperor, supreme.As for the youngest son, when he grows up, he will marry a lady, and under the protection of his mother and elder brother, he will become a wealthy and idle king.How normal is it to be a king of wealth and leisure, how many beauties and pets you have around you.

"Even when the Qiu family is the most favored and my life is the saddest, Xiao Shi can still walk sideways in the palace. It's impossible to make my precious little son angry!" The more Queen Zhang thought about it, the more annoyed she became, and she slapped the table.

Empress Zhang rewarded Mrs. Fang with two pots of precious peonies, one pot of green waves of spring water, and one pot of jade seals reflecting the moon, one green and one yellow, which complement each other in an interesting way.After the reward was over, Empress Zhang waited peacefully for Mrs. Fang to hand over the sign and enter the palace to thank her.The palace sends out rewards, and the recipients will definitely give a thank-you book and enter the palace to thank them.Not everyone of these people would meet Empress Zhang. Some of them could go back after kowtowing outside the palace gate. Only those who were worth seeing could enter Empress Zhang's Kunning Palace.

When Mrs. Fang handed over the Xie En notebook, Empress Zhang smiled, "The wife of the second-rank senior member of the Fang family is getting older, and I want to treat her decently. At midnight tomorrow, I invite her to the Kunning Palace for tea. She There is a little granddaughter in the family who is very smart, and I ordered her to be brought into the palace too. Tell her that there are many interesting places in the palace, and her precious little granddaughter will not be bored."

The servant was ordered to go to Pei's house to spread the word.

Empress Zhang smiled slightly, called the tenth prince to the Kunning Palace, took his hand, and told him lovingly, "Xiao Shi, at the end of tomorrow, Pei Shangshu's wife, Mrs. Fang, will bring her little granddaughter into the palace to thank you." Zhang The empress has a gentle smile on her face, Xiao Shi, if you want to see her, mother will pass her into the palace, are you happy?

The tense little face of the tenth prince slowly relaxed, and the beautiful phoenix eyes were full of hope, "Really? Mother, my junior sister really wants to come?" Seeing Queen Zhang smiling and nodding, he regained his spirits, "Mother You're so kind!" His spirits brightened, and his whole person became radiant instead of gloomy again.

"My little junior sister is very greedy. When she eats dim sum, she must not only taste good, but also be small and cute." The tenth prince said excitedly, "Mother, can you ask the cook to make dim sum? It must look good."

"She doesn't like to use an adult's teacup, no matter how expensive it is. She likes small teapots, small teacups, mother, what do you have for tea sets here? Can you make a small and exquisite set to entertain my little sister. "

When Empress Zhang saw that he had become lively, she was very happy, and she was very willing to indulge him and follow him.He bowed his head and thought for a while, then ordered the waiter to fetch a set of Ru kiln sky blue tea set, and a set of Ding kiln red porcelain tea set, "Both of these sets are smaller than ordinary teacups." The tenth prince carefully picked out, "The sky blue color is elegant and light, The red porcelain is very bright, and my junior sister likes to wear bright red, let her use this set of Dingyao red porcelain, red porcelain is also rare." Dingyao red porcelain is very rare and rare.

Queen Zhang smiled and obeyed him.

After picking out the tea set, the tenth prince earnestly begged Empress Zhang, "Mother, my little junior sister is very doted on at home. She can't see other people's faces, and can't listen to a harsh word. If she is naughty, don't be angry, gentle wind and light rain Teach her, okay?" Empress Zhang looked at him helplessly, "Xiao Shi, how dare you be so delicate as a little junior sister, why don't you confess her to me?"The tenth prince smiled embarrassedly, "I am older than my junior sister, and I always let her in. Mother, my junior sister has such a temper, I can't let her go."

Empress Zhang patted him gently, and agreed softly, "Okay, mother must not speak loudly when talking to your little junior sister." Xiao Shi, mother did this to make you happy, you have to let her, alas , according to you.

At Sishi the next day, Ajiu followed her grandmother and arrived at the gate of the palace on time.There is a time limit for entering the palace. If you are too early, you will not be able to get in. If you are late, you will be disrespectful. It is best to be on time.

Ajiu is wearing a vermilion brocade dress with silver-painted ruyi auspicious cloud patterns today, with jet-black hair and a snow-white face, she looks immature and delicate, cute and moving.Mrs. Fang was wearing a second-rank official uniform, which was luxurious and dignified. The grandparents and grandchildren got out of the car, followed the inner servants and walked to Kunning Palace hand in hand, walking neither fast nor slow, with neither humble nor overbearing attitude.

Yesterday, when the Pei family followed the instructions of Queen Zhang, Ajiu was very angry, "Hongmen Banquet." For the Queen Zhang who always disliked her, and the Queen Zhang who had ulterior motives for her to be sisters with Cao Huiyin, Ajiu was very angry. disgusting.

When they met for the first time, Ajiu only realized that Empress Zhang didn't like her, "You don't like me, and I don't like you!" Ajiu was just unconvinced and didn't think much about it.When they met for the second time, Empress Zhang mentioned that Deyin was Huiyin's younger sister, which annoyed Ajiu.No, when Queen Zhang was mentioned, Ajiu became annoyed.

Grandmother smiled and comforted her, "My dear girl, the queen is famous for her virtues." Nunnah, she has a virtuous name, and it's not a virtuous name for a day or two, but a virtuous name for many years.She has scruples about such a person, understand?
"The first rank of the official rank crushes people to death." Ajiu sighed, and came with her grandmother.

There were no outsiders in the Kunning Palace. Apart from Empress Zhang, there were also Crown Princess Tang, Princess Ningshou, and Princess Fushou. They were either Empress Zhang's direct daughter-in-law or Empress Zhang's direct daughter.Mrs. Fang took Ah Jiu to the side hall and met the queen. Queen Zhang said softly, "Excuse me." She ordered the maid to help Mrs. Fang up and sit down.Mrs. Fang politely declined, "There is no place for a concubine in front of Her Royal Highness." Queen Zhang smiled, "You are old, you should." Mrs. Fang refused, and sat on a black lacquered rose chair. standing next to grandma.

There is only a two-year age difference between Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou. Princess Ningshou is about [-] years old, and Princess Fushou is only [-] years old. Smiling, not majestic, but approachable and amiable.When they were born, Empress Zhang was still young and energetic. These two daughters were carefully raised by her since they were young, elegant and quiet, without arrogance.

Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou looked curiously at the little Ajiu beside Mrs. Fang, and smiled at each other.No wonder, this small appearance is really attractive, no wonder Xiao Shi... well, come to think of it, Xiao Shi is actually quite pitiful.To put it bluntly, although the Pei family has no foundation and is not an aristocratic family, the two generations of Pei Shangshu and Pei Xiu are all up to date. I heard that the third generation of the Pei family are all outstanding. It's booming.The family background is clean, and the little girl from the Pei family is so talented and beautiful, she is a good match for Xiao Shi.Unfortunately, she came a step late, and the mother already had a candidate for a young daughter-in-law in her heart, and she would never give in.

Little girl, it would be great if you came earlier.Or, the best thing to do is to settle for the next best thing. If you have a poorer family background, things will be easier.The two princesses looked at the cute little Ajiu, and they both had this thought in their hearts.

Come a step late, her family background is not high or low, she is on the rise, and her parents are still very strict and upright... Xiao Shi, poor Xiao Shi.

The Crown Princess, Princess Ningshou, and Princess Fushou are all well-bred, and they talk to Mrs. Fang gently, without the arrogance of members of the royal family.Princess Ningshou seemed to like little Ajiu very much, and asked kindly, "What books do you usually read, and what do you do at home?" Ajiu answered in a regular manner, not unconventional.

We're just playing tricks, so I don't have to tell you the truth, do I?In fact, I don’t knit, embroider, play the piano, read books and play chess at home. I just love to play, play around, talk and laugh with family and friends, and run around in the garden. The blue sky, white clouds, green trees and red flowers are very pleasant!

While talking, the palace servants came to report, "The tenth prince is here." Empress Zhang smiled, "I know his sisters are here, so how could he not come." She ordered the servant, "Let him in."

Mrs. Fang sat steadily, her expression as usual.

Empress Zhang's heart is slightly sunburned, no matter how crazy you are, in my Kunning Palace, don't you just have to lower your eyebrows and behave well?Why do men and women not kiss each other, Xiao Shi wants to see your little granddaughter, can you stop it?Not only to see, I also want him to have fun with your little granddaughter, Fang, you can only watch.

The tenth prince walked in with solemn steps, knelt down and kowtowed in a proper manner.When there are outsiders around, he is neither mischievous nor coquettish, and looks like a little prince who knows the rules and etiquette.

Empress Zhang ordered him to get up, and pointed to him with a smile, "Look who is here?" The tenth prince saw the fair and smart little girl beside Mrs. Fang, his eyes lit up, little junior sister, finally saw you!He couldn't help walking over, "Little Junior Sister, you are here!"

Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou saw it with smiles in their eyes.Xiao Shi, you should come and say hello to your sister-in-law and sisters first, and then go to see your junior junior sister, okay? Really, when you see your junior junior sister, you don't care about anything.

Ajiu bent her knees, and politely called him "Your Highness the Tenth Prince". The Tenth Prince was so wronged, "Not even the Tenth Brother? Little Junior Sister, the Tenth Brother didn't offend you."

You didn't offend me, but your mother offended me.Ajiu thought silently.

The tenth prince wanted to take Ajiu out to play, but Ajiu refused, "It's not right. I followed my grandmother into the palace to thank you, so I have to leave now, so I can't stay for a long time." Her face was immature, but her expression was so serious that people had to Pay attention to what she says.

"You don't like to play with me." The tenth prince's face darkened.Mrs. Fang rejected him, Pei Shangshu rejected him. Although he felt uncomfortable, it was the discomfort of a person who had been going smoothly after encountering setbacks, but Ajiu's rejection made his heart ache.It turns out that Junior Sister doesn't like to play with him, it's too hurtful.

"It has nothing to do with whether you like it or not, you can't." Ah Jiu said old-fashioned.

I can't, understand.

Kind and upright, you were born in the wrong place.If you were not born in the palace, but a cousin of the Lin family, the Gu family, or the Xu family, I would like to play with you very much.Whether it's arguing with you or seeing you pampering me like an older brother, I like it very much.

However, you were born in the palace.Every time I meet you, it's either that you mobilize the crowd to bring a group of Jinyi guards to my house to disturb the people, or that I want to work hard into the palace to suffer foreign crimes, I don't want to do this.

Perhaps for ordinary girls in this era, this is nothing.But I am the only daughter raised by the Pei family. I have been so smooth since I was a child, and I am too spoiled. Even if there is the slightest discomfort, I don't want to bear it.

The originally bright eyes of the Tenth Prince suddenly dimmed, and Ah Jiu felt soft-hearted for a moment when he saw it.Kind and upright, poor little junior, I don't want to be like this either.

Seeing her son's frustration, Empress Zhang was very annoyed, and said lightly, "Xiao Shi, the little girl from the Pei family seldom enters the palace, don't neglect her, take her out for a while." My son asked you to go out to play, If you don't go, I've sent a message, but you still dare to screw it up.

Mrs. Fang stood up unhurriedly, "Your Highness, this concubine is entering the palace to thank you. I kowtow, thank you, and it's time to leave the palace. As for the concubine's little granddaughter, she is from a young girl's family. Princes and men are different, so it is really inconvenient to play together, please be considerate of Your Highness the Queen."

There is no taboo at all, and there is no euphemism, just tell Queen Zhang directly, my family is a girl, your family is a boy, and it is not appropriate to play together.I came to the palace to thank you, so I should leave after thanking you.

Empress Zhang has been in the middle palace for all these years, she has never seen a woman like Mrs. Fang, and her hands trembled with anger.She stretched out her hand and slapped the table angrily, "Mr. Fang, you are bold!" Madam Fang went to the middle of the hall and knelt down, kowtowed respectfully, "I have nothing to say, Your Highness the Queen wants to be killed, I have nothing to say. However, even if the concubine dies here, the little granddaughter will not be able to play with the Tenth Prince."

Queen Zhang was almost fainted by Mrs. Fang.She is a queen, it is very easy to punish a married woman, but why?Dishonored in front of the palace?It's a good excuse, but it's too intriguing.Besides, the emperor just reused Pei Shangshu, so she punished Mrs. Fang, which seemed to be against the emperor. After the last setback, Empress Zhang really didn't dare to be too casual.

Once again, she would be punished for taking off her hairpin, perhaps it would not be the Tenth Prince's shameless Sapo who could have saved her.

I am a queen, but now I just want your little granddaughter to play with my son!If you refuse to agree to such trivial matters, do you still respect me as a queen?Too much deception.

Princess Ningshou winked, seeing that Empress Zhang was dizzy with anger, and the situation in front of her couldn't force Mrs. Fang, so she hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "Mrs. Fang just loves her little granddaughter, and the queen mother is kind, so she will be considerate." She also smiled softly, "Yeah, it's all about loving the child." Princess Fushou is usually favored and courageous. After thinking for a while, she stood up and went to help Mrs. Fang up. Kill someone who is about to be cut, why do you end up here?" Helping Madam Fang to sit down, she comforted her with gentle words.

Ajiu and the tenth prince were dumbfounded.Hey, it's so serious, the two of them suddenly looked at each other at the same time, with a sense of confusion in their eyes.Fushou Princess Fufang sat down, saw the expressions of the two children out of the corner of her eyes, and sighed in her heart.They are still children, what do you know?Adults fight, but they suffer innocently.

From Princess Fushou's point of view, whether it's Empress Zhang or Mrs. Fang, it's all for face.Empress Zhang nodded her head to the Cao family before, and because she was Xiao Shi's biological mother, she never changed her mind.As for Mrs. Fang, a noble civil official, she said that she could not allow her granddaughter to associate with the tenth prince when she knew that the tenth concubine was someone else.

Who really thought about the two children?Princess Fushou is not partial to her own mother, but she is quite critical of Queen Zhang and Mrs. Fang.

The two children usually play well, but when the adults join in, it's over.

Mrs. Fang sat for a while, said goodbye and left the palace.Ajiu followed her grandmother, and the tenth prince sent them to the gate of Kunning Palace, and ordered the servants to carry the sedan chair over, "Madam is getting old, so go out from here, the journey is still far away." He was relieved now, Bin Polite, no longer in a daze.

Mrs. Fang thanked her, got into the sedan chair, and walked away.

Before getting into the sedan chair, Ajiu turned her head and waved at the tenth prince as a farewell.Junior brother, we played happily, you are still a very kind child.

The Tenth Prince didn't expect the little junior sister to turn around, and was stunned. When he understood, Ajiu had already got into the sedan chair and was about to leave.There was a big smile on the tenth prince's face, and he remembered later that the little junior sister had disappeared, so he couldn't help feeling sad.

Sending away Mrs. Fang and Ajiu, the Tenth Prince didn't go back to Kunning Palace, but went to practice martial arts.

Empress Zhang was very angry. She was getting old. Princess Ningshou and Duke Fushou sat next to her and persuaded her patiently, "You have already settled on the Cao family girl. The Pei family does not want to associate with Xiao Shi. It is human nature to be angry." "A noble civil servant values ​​reputation the most, and if his family's girl is made a second concubine, they will feel ashamed and would rather die than accept it."

Empress Zhang was even more annoyed, "Are you here to comfort me, or to anger me?" Princess Ningshou stuck out her tongue, "To comfort you." Princess Fushou smiled, "We are telling the truth, but we didn't lie You, you, since you are optimistic about the Cao family, don't provoke the Pei family, it's so boring."

"Could it be that I just watched Xiao Shi feel sad?" Queen Zhang groaned angrily.

"Then just ignore the Cao family and treat the little girl of the Pei family wholeheartedly!" Princess Fushou said simply.

Either take care of your face, or take care of Xiaoshi's wishes, you choose the one.

(End of this chapter)