Concubine Wan is not as calm and carefree as she appeared in Furong Garden.

When she returned to the palace, she lost control of her emotions and smashed the cup in her hand.

She took a deep breath and said, "Pick it up."

"...Yes." The palace maid responded with a trembling voice.

What Concubine Wan meant by picking up was to pick up the debris with her hands without borrowing the handkerchief. Be sure to pick it up clean, it is best if it bleeds.

Concubine Wan likes to see this the most.

After looking at him calmly for a while, the anger in her heart would dissipate.

Such a master may be said to torture people, but the masters of other palaces torture people even more severely.

But the palace maid could not help but tremble in her heart.

Half a moment.

The palace maid was stabbed by broken pieces of porcelain and cried out in pain, and her blood flowed uncontrollably.

Concubine Wan Wan finally looked away and called her personal maid to the inner room.

"Why do you want to be angry with them? One is a queen, the other is about to lose the emperor's favor, and the other is just a little girl..." Mammy advised.

The first one talks about Duke Zhao, the second one talks about Princess Jinque, and the third one is naturally Xue Qingyin.

"Little girl?" Concubine Wan sneered, "It was because of this little girl that she fell so hard that we ended up in such a situation today. Even His Majesty was alarmed!"

Mammy said: "Fortunately, your Majesty's favor has not diminished."

Concubine Wan's face condensed slightly: "Mommy, do you really think so?"

Mammy affirmed: "This is natural. Mr. Zhao Guogong is in such a posture today. How could anyone else calm down so easily?"

Concubine Wan murmured: "Do you think the Xu family received a light punishment today?"

Mammy asked doubtfully: "Isn't it light? Your Majesty is very favored, and your elder brother was also highly relied upon in the previous dynasty, and the rewards are never less. Nowadays, the fine seems harsh, but what effect does it actually have?"

Concubine Wan: "... Duke Zhao Guo must also think so."

Grandma was puzzled.

So what?

Concubine Wan Gui did not speak any more.

The nanny around her was very loyal, but she seemed clumsy because she had gotten used to the smooth sailing life over the years.

Concubine Wan always had a hidden worry in her heart.

And that worry was confirmed when she took the initiative to ask the eldest son of the Xu family to ask for marriage to Xue Qingyin, but was rejected by His Majesty.

She was afraid...afraid that when the content of today's punishment was spread...

As the saying goes, you can know the elegant meaning by hearing the string.

She was afraid that others would think that this was a sign that the Xu family was losing power.

Inside Hibiscus Garden.

Duke Guo of Zhao and Emperor Liang De, the current sage, were sitting in the pavilion opposite each other.

Zhao Xufeng's cry came from the distance: "Aniang, Aniang!"

The scream was very shrill.

Emperor Liang De looked in the direction of Zhao Xufeng and whispered: "In the early years, I tried to persuade you to renew your marriage, but you refused. You see, Ah Feng still hopes to have a mother."

Zhao Guogong shook his head and said in a low voice: "What he wants is the pearl, not someone else. If I renew my string, the pearl will not recognize me when I get to the underworld."

"Pearl" is the name of Zhao Guogong's wife.

"Then why do you call the Xue girl 'mother' today?"

"It's the Xue family girl who knows how to coax people." At this point, Zhao Guogong's mind wandered away. It's rare to meet a girl who doesn't dislike his son...

Emperor Liang De seemed to have seen through his thoughts and said: "This Miss Xue is quite good. If you want to..."

Zhao Guogong said hurriedly: "If someone marries in, it will be no different than jumping into a fire pit. She is not old yet, she is enough to be Afeng's daughter."

Emperor Liang De smiled and said, "You have a kind heart."

After that, he stopped smiling and lowered his tone: "I know you are dissatisfied, but now Xu Qin's students are gradually sitting in high positions. I intend to curb their momentum, but I have to take it slow."

All the grudges in Zhao Guogong's heart disappeared immediately. He frowned and said, "The Xu family's power is indeed too great. It's a pity that this is not on the battlefield. Otherwise, even though I am old, I would still be willing to wear armor for Your Majesty."

Emperor Liang De patted him on the shoulder: "I know your heart."

"Ning is indeed the best student taught by Xu Qin, right? He will return to Beijing soon to report on his work." Zhao Guogong suddenly remembered.

"Well." Speaking of Ning Que, Emperor Liang De's expression was a little complicated. "This person has done an outstanding job as governor of Bianzhou. I will promote him to an official position in the near future."

"I have also heard of his name... This man has a well-mannered manner and a great talent for governing. He is well-loved by the people. He is said to be a man with a cool face and a majestic appearance. Wouldn't it be great if he could be used by Your Majesty? "

Emperor Liang De put down the chess piece in his hand: "...It's a pity."

This person has no weaknesses, so how can Emperor Liang De feel confident about using him?

After the two of them finished playing a game of chess, Emperor Liang De stood up and asked the palace attendant beside him: "Has King Xuan left?"

The palace servant said: "Your Majesty, I don't know. I will go find His Royal Highness King Xuan right away."

Emperor Liang De smiled: "Let's have dinner in the Furong Garden today and invite King Xuan to come over."

The palace man searched around but couldn't find anyone.

Emperor Liang De's face suddenly fell.

Emperor Liang De sat in the pavilion for a while and suddenly said: "King Xuan is not young anymore. It is time to choose a dignified, virtuous and noble girl as his wife."

…

He Songning was still talking to Xue Qingyin this time: "The emperor's move does not mean that he really let go of Concubine Wan."

Xue Qingyin thought to herself, King Xuan also said the same.

It seems that all of you are smart people.

"To retreat in order to advance, this will put Zhao Guogong and the Xu family on completely opposite sides." He Songning said in a low voice.

Xue Qingyin is a very good listener.

He Songning did not avoid her, but directly analyzed the pros and cons with her.

After all, now, he and Xue Qingyin are on the same side.

He wants to use her to go deep into Prince Wei's palace.

For a while, the two of them were talking about the moon hanging on the branches.

Xue Qingyin lazily yawned and said: "Then according to what eldest brother said, the Xu family may collapse in the future. Then why should I marry into Prince Wei's house?"

"The King of Wei is His Majesty's biological son after all. It was the Xu Mansion that collapsed. What does it have to do with him? If one day, the King of Wei also dies." He Songning looked at her and said: "You will be the master of the Prince of Wei's Mansion. Wouldn't it be nice to have countless gold and silver?"

Xue Qingyin was so excited that she suddenly woke up.

Hurrah.

How dare you think about it!

Is this all planned for me?

Don't tell me, I was really moved after listening to it.

Who wouldn’t like to be a rich widow?

She was just afraid that if the emperor really took action one day, she would have to die with King Wei.

Although thinking about it, it shouldn't be the case.

The emperor did not like his relatives, and this has been the case since ancient history. But it was never seen that his son was also Tutu. Besides, everyone knew that the emperor really loved the son of King Wei.

Seeing her staring, He Songning showed no trace of fear, and a smile appeared on his lips.

He was extremely satisfied with the fact that Xue Qingyin was bold.

"It's getting late, you should have a good rest." He Songning stood up and left.

After leaving the yard, He Songning thought for a moment and still didn't go to Xue Qinghe's place.

It's too late.

So as not to disturb her sleep.

In the blink of an eye it's a new day.

On this day, Shi Ning, the governor of Bianzhou, came to Beijing to report on his duties.

On this day, the news that the emperor was going to choose a princess for the princes also spread in the capital.

At this time, Princess Jinque posted a message inviting her daughter to visit the lake.

Every family couldn't help but secretly guess whether they wanted to take advantage of the lake tour to choose a suitable girl?

At that moment, all the noble ladies couldn't help but burst into joy.

Xie Yiyi, that is, the daughter of Guozi Jijiu who was selected as the fourth princess's companion along with Xue Qingyin.

She was sitting at a place admiring the flowers with the lady she had become friends with.

At this time, someone suddenly said: "Have you heard? Xue Qingyin went to Furong Garden."

"What?" All of a sudden everyone else gathered around.

Xie Yiyi was stunned for a moment.

Furong Garden......

She couldn't go.

Xue Qingyin actually went...

Is it true that she is even more envied by others than the fourth princess who rewarded her?

Recalling that before, she was afraid that Xue Qingyin would be jealous of her, Xie Yiyi suddenly felt ashamed on her face, and felt a little embarrassed in her heart.

"Don't you know yet? For some reason, Princess Jinque is very attached to her. I must have invited Princess Jinque to Hibiscus Garden."

"Yes, I heard that Princess Jinfeng also rewarded her with a box of jewels. A box full of jewels!"

Xie Yiyi couldn't sit still anymore, she just felt that these words were sarcastic to her.

The fourth princess rewarded her with a glass cup from the Western Regions, and she was overjoyed.

Xue Qingyin has a box...

What's more, Princess Jinque has a title. Everyone knows that she has been loved by His Majesty since the death of the Prince Consort. As for the fourth princess, although she can get a sense of status by being raised under the knee of Concubine Wan, she does not have a title after all. If you don't open a mansion by yourself, you won't be able to compare to Princess Jinque.

"Princess Jinque has an arrogant temperament, how can you be friends with her?"

"Who knows." Do we also want to learn from Xue Qingyin's unruly spirit? The ladies secretly murmured in their hearts, feeling a little jealous of Xue Qingyin and feeling that they looked down upon her.

Here, Xue Qingyin got up to dress up in the morning, and her mother-in-law came to hurry her up.

"I don't know what kind of luck our family has been following recently. The nobles are coming one after another."

Xue Qingyin looked back in confusion: "Ah?"

"My girl, don't be in a daze. There are people from Duke Zhao's residence again. Also coming are those from Princess Jinque's residence and those from Prince Wei's residence."

As the mother-in-law spoke, she couldn't help but grin from the corner of her mouth to her ears.

Which girl can have such pomp and circumstance?

Xue Qingyin couldn't help but smacked her lips. Neither King Wei nor Princess Jinque were surprised.
Chapter completed!