Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

Although Wang is a rough woman, she is not stupid. Besides, she has been an official's wife for most of her life, and her mind is still stronger than that of ordinary women. When she saw the empress mentioned that she wanted to have a harem, she suddenly asked about her daughter. , how could Mrs. Wang not understand the meaning of this.

Just now she was just uneasy when she saw the noble man, but this time she was really scared.

She only has such a daughter, how could she be willing to let her enter the palace? Even though the current emperor is a wise king and the queen is tolerant, when the emperor was the heir apparent, he had no concubines. Now three years after he ascended the throne, there is still only one queen in the harem. Anyone with a blind eye can see that the emperor only cares about the queen, so he looks down on other women.

Besides, her daughters are all mediocre in terms of appearance and intelligence. Not to mention that they are worlds apart from the fairy-like queen in front of her. Even the maids in this palace are more handsome than her own daughter.

How can her daughter win the favor of a saint if she enters the palace? She is afraid that she will have to stay alone in an empty house for the rest of her life.

Wang's heart went back and forth a thousand times, and in the blink of an eye she scolded her husband a thousand times in her heart.

The smile on Mrs. Wang's face could no longer be maintained, and she replied with a grimace to Jing Shu: "I do have a daughter with Master Zhang, but the little girl's timid nature and appearance are ordinary, so I don't mind mentioning it. "

Jingshu still had a warm smile on her face, and she slowly replied: "Mrs. Zhang is being humble. Mr. Zhang has a good character and has been honest throughout his life. His daughter must also be a good person."

Mrs. Wang hurriedly replied: "How dare I talk nonsense to my ex-concubine? My daughter is indeed of mediocre qualifications and can't compare with those noble ladies in the capital."

Jingshu slowly picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then smiled at Madam Zhang and said, "To be honest, I am announcing Madam into the palace this time with the intention of letting Madam's daughter into the palace as a concubine."

When Mrs. Wang heard this, she was so frightened that even her breathing became rapid. She hurriedly replied: "I can't, I can't. My little girl is stupid and has a mediocre life. How can I serve the Holy Master?"

Jingshu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, he doesn't like beautiful women, nor do he like arrogant women. I also made this plan because Mr. Zhang's family is upright and his daughter has an honest temperament."

"I can't help you!" Wang was shocked and incoherent. She knelt down and begged: "I only have one daughter like this. Please take back my life. My daughter's qualifications are mediocre. She is really not the material to serve a saint."

Jingshu supported Madam Zhang with both hands and replied: "Madam, don't be alarmed. If Madam really doesn't want the daughter to enter the palace, I won't force you to do so. Since the matter is serious, you'd better go back and discuss it with Lord Zhang. Lord Zhang I wholeheartedly advise His Majesty to expand the harem, perhaps Lord Zhang’s ideas are different from yours.”

As soon as Mrs. Wang heard this, she understood in her heart. She bowed deeply to Jingshu and replied: "Mother, please put some more. I will definitely discuss it with my husband when I get back."

 That evening, Mr. Zhang came back from duty. As soon as he stepped into the house, he was punched in the face by his old wife.

“You **** old man, the emperor doesn’t want concubines, what the **** are you doing, you keep pestering her over and over again, now it’s okay, the queen actually wants our daughter to enter the palace.”

"I have a daughter like this. If you don't have a clear head and go all the way to the dark side, you will harm our daughter. If there is something wrong with your daughter, you don't think I will fight with you."

From the old wife’s shouting and yelling, the old minister also understood the whole story. He had always been afraid of the old wife’s power, so he turned around and ran away in fright.

So a lively and fierce battle broke out in Master Zhang's house.

The old man was running around in the yard begging for mercy. The old woman was chasing after him with a fire stick. Several old servants were so frightened that they ran out and started a fight to persuade them to make peace.

 For a time, there was a lot of excitement in Zhang Mansion, and people were on their backs.

This Mr. Zhang, who has been diligent all his life, did not come to court for the first time on the second day. Normally, this old minister is always the first to arrive no matter it is windy or rainy.

Later, some people heard that the old minister had been beaten by his wife the day before, which delayed the court meeting on the second day. Others said that the old minister, who had already reached the age of officialdom, somehow figured it out. , this time I finally plan to retire and return to my hometown. Some people say that the old minister is busy looking for a son-in-law for his only daughter. There were many rumors, but they disappeared after two days. However, from then on, no one persuaded Li Ling to expand the harem according to the ancestral system.

Li Ling's land enclosure reform was in full swing. He was worried that the lower states and counties would not be able to implement it well, so he sent many close officials to supervise the reform. Recently, the courtiers who were ordered to supervise the reform came back one after another.

On this day, before sunset, Li Xiang, who was sent out by Li Ling to supervise, also returned to the capital. He did not rush to the palace to recover, but returned to the palace first.

Li Xiang got off his horse, threw the reins to the boy, and strode towards Xianglin Garden.

He had only left home for a month, but he was very urgent at this moment. After he walked into the yard, Li Xiang's steps unconsciously accelerated faster, and he almost ran into the house.

When the girls in the house saw their master returning, they all greeted him with courtesy and hurried to prepare water to serve him to wash away the dust.

Li Xiang saw that Pingyang was not in the outer room, so he hurriedly entered the inner room, but still did not see his wife. Li Xiang looked disappointed and asked the maid, "Where is the madam?"

The little girl in the house replied: "As for the prince, my wife has gone back to her natal family in Yizhou."

 “When did this happen?”

Li Xiang asked eagerly, and his brows gradually furrowed.

“My lady has been gone for more than twenty days.”

Hearing this, Li Xiang stood blankly on the ground for a while, then rubbed his hands and walked around the house twice eagerly.

“Your Majesty, the water is ready. Do you want to wash up first?”

It wasn't until the busy girls came to call her that Li Xiang stopped. He asked, "Why did Madam suddenly go back to Yizhou?"

The girls in the house were just rough servants. A few of them shook their heads and replied, "You don't know this."

Li Xiang rolled his eyes at the girls and asked angrily: "Where are Yuzhu and Lantian? Call them two."

“Sister Yuzhu has returned to Yizhou with my wife, and sister Lantian is coaxing the young master to play in Baoxia.”

Just as he was talking, Lan Tian led several children into the house. Li Xiang saw Lan Tian. Without waiting for her to speak, he took two steps forward and asked hurriedly: "Why did Madam suddenly go back to Yizhou? Did she have any questions before she left?" What words did you leave with me?"

Lantian replied: "The Holy Master is sending my cousin to Northern Xinjiang. Before he leaves, he wants to return to Yizhou to visit his old father. My cousin is escorting me, so my wife will follow him back."

When Li Xiang heard this, his face immediately darkened: "Why didn't she tell me that she was going back to her parents' home?"

Lan Tian replied: "Madam originally planned to write to the prince to inform you of this matter, but you are on a business trip and have to inspect many states and counties, and your residence is uncertain, so it is not convenient for madam to inform you."