Two days later, a lively baptismal ceremony was held in the East Palace.
All the princes, princes and grandsons came to celebrate. A bunch of princes, princesses and princesses surrounded the child, vying to praise him.
In fact, how can a baby who is just three days old look good when his whole body is bright red? The East Palace is so powerful that everyone is rushing to fawn over him and show his favor.
Princess Ninghui was also among them, and beside her was her daughter-in-law Zhu Qing.
Princess Ninghui turned to Zhu Qing and smiled and said: "Look at Concubine Grandson, what a blessing she is. She is very happy to have given birth to a pair of dragons and phoenixes. Go and hug the baby and feel happy."
Zhu Qing did not come forward, but laughed softly: "The child is so small, and I am clumsy, so I don't dare to hold it!"
The baby was just three days old, a little tall, small and soft. If it got bumped or fell, how could she, a married daughter of a clan, afford it?
Princess Ning Hui felt a little unhappy and glanced at Zhu Qing.
Zhu Qing lowered her eyes.
The niece marries into her aunt's house and becomes her daughter-in-law, so they become closer to each other. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are her biological aunt and nephew, so they are easy to get along with. Just like Yuan Min, he and the Crown Princess are as close as mother and daughter, and they are very harmonious.
However, not all aunts are like princesses.
It has only been less than two months since Zhu Qing came to the marriage that Princess Ninghui had tried so hard to get, and she has already experienced a lot of hardships.
Prince Fu and his concubine also came today. Seeing this scene, they felt very annoyed.
He is like this in front of everyone, but he is still mean and difficult to deal with in private.
She only regretted that this marriage was the decision of Prince Fu. She was powerless to object and watched her daughter marry into the princess's mansion.
The Crown Princess of Prince Fu calmed down and said with a smile: "Not everyone has the blessing of happiness when they enter the house. I remember that when the Crown Princess married His Highness, it took two years before she became pregnant. It can be seen that everyone has his or her own destiny.
Blessing and destiny."
These words were clearly meant for Princess Ninghui.
Princess Ning Hui's smile faded, and she responded with a smile: "Sister-in-law said so."
If there are more women, there will be more gossip.
This small episode passed quickly.
When Concubine Cao Guifei and Concubine Tian Shu arrived, it really became lively.
Concubine Cao holds the phoenix seal and is in charge of palace affairs, only missing the title of queen. Although Concubine Tian Shu is old and wan, she is also the biological mother of King Zhao and a serious palace concubine.
There are also a group of young concubines accompanying each other, which can be described as a mighty formation.
Everyone stood up in a hurry to salute and exchange greetings, which was a lively scene.
Concubine Cao glanced at her and said with a smile: "Where's the child? Come over and let me take a look."
Both children were wrapped in small and exquisite quilts. One was red and the other was blue.
Concubine Cao reached out and hugged the blue one. She looked at it with a smile and praised it a few times. Her long nails scratched the child's tender face.
A red mark suddenly appeared on the child's delicate skin.
Wow!
The child suddenly started crying.
The Crown Princess' eyelids twitched heavily, and she quickly stepped forward and snatched the child from Concubine Cao's hands. When she saw a red mark on her precious grandson's little face, the Crown Princess was anxious, angry and distressed, and she turned over at that moment.
Face: "The child is so young, how could you do this? You are really as heartless as a poisonous scorpion!"
Concubine Cao was also annoyed and frowned: "I accidentally touched the child with my fingernail. This mark will disappear after a while."
"Such a trivial matter, does the Crown Princess deserve to yell at you? She also said that I have a heart as poisonous as a scorpion! You really don't take me seriously at all."
The Crown Princess had never been afraid of anyone, so she replied with a sullen face: "Don't say anything. My child, don't even think about touching me again, you are not welcome in the East Palace."
He even opened his mouth to chase Concubine Cao away.
Everyone was shocked!
What Concubine Cao did just now was not very kind. However, it was not really hurt, so it will be over after a while. After all, she is the Concubine, and she has the support of Empress Dowager Cao and the Emperor.
Who would have thought that the Crown Princess could be so fierce?
Concubine Cao did not expect that the Crown Princess would break out in front of her. She was shocked and angry: "Ms. Yuan! Don't dare to be so presumptuous just relying on the Crown Prince's favor."
The princess's eyes widened: "I'm going to be reckless today, how about that?"
Concubine Cao: "..."
Concubine Han's forehead was dripping with cold sweat. She hurriedly stepped forward to support Concubine Cao, who was trembling with anger: "Mom, please calm down. My second sister-in-law has always been a straight-tempered person. She said whatever she thought of and said it without meaning. It was not intended to target my concubine."
Princess Qin also quickly stepped forward to smooth things over: "Second brother and sister, today is the baptism of the child. It's a great day, so don't make it unpleasant. The imperial concubine is the elder, please tell me that you are wrong, she has a broad mind, she will not do it
I'm arguing with you."
Princess Zhao reacted a little slower and nodded in agreement.
Concubine Tian Shu was eager to see the excitement, so she opened her mouth to add insult to injury: "Princess, although the concubine is not your serious mother-in-law, you can't ignore the concubine. Why don't you apologize to the concubine as soon as possible?"
"Otherwise, the noble concubine will get really angry and file a complaint to the emperor, accusing you of being disobedient, unfilial, and disrespectful to your elders. It would not be good for the noble princess to have a reputation of being unfilial!"
The Crown Princess glanced at Concubine Tian Shu who was fanning the flames: "Concubine Shu is fanning the flames like this, aren't you afraid that the fire will burn you?"
Concubine Tian Shu: "..."
Concubine Tian Shu failed to instigate her, so she was disappointed and shut up.
The Crown Princess looked at Concubine Cao again, with no concealed disgust in her eyes: "Why don't you leave!"
Concubine Cao was almost going crazy.
She had been in the palace for more than 20 years, but she had never experienced such humiliation and sullenness. Even the queen who died early that year, for the sake of Empress Dowager Cao's face, was very courteous to her.
This Yuan Xiang!
How dare you do this to her!
There are overt and covert fights in the harem, they are all underhanded, they are talking in front of each other, and you are going back and forth with each other. How can you drive people away so openly and openly?
If she really leaves today, how will she have the dignity to stay in the harem in the future?
Concubine Cao glared at each other angrily and gritted her teeth: "Ms. Yuan! You disrespect your elders and despise the palace rules. I can't spare you!"
The Crown Princess still said: "Are you leaving or not?"
Concubine Tian Shu was speechless just now, and now she doesn't want to say anything anymore.
The princes and concubines looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
Although Concubine Cao is not easy to mess with, the Crown Princess is also really brave! No one wants to be caught in the middle and be cannon fodder.
Princess Han is the daughter-in-law of Imperial Concubine Cao. She can't hide even if others don't say anything.
Princess Han forced herself to smooth things over: "Today is the child's baptism. Don't be upset on this big day. It won't sound good if it spreads. Second sister-in-law, you are a junior, I am not as good as you..."
Why don't you give in?
Before the next few words were spoken, the Crown Princess retorted: "The elders are not kind, but they want the younger ones to be gentle and filial. There is no such reason in the world."
Concubine Cao's head is steaming with heat!
At this moment, a familiar voice sounded: "What's going on?"