In the hustle and bustle of Beijing, there are many people and things to do, and countless things happen every day.
The fact that Wansheng Pastry Shop was framed was a trivial matter in the huge capital. Except for neighbors who met and asked for a few words, almost no one mentioned it again.
These days, what people are talking about is the righteous deed of Concubine Ning of Prince Chen’s Mansion to set up a porridge shed together with Daxiangguo Temple.
Some people even compiled the story into a book and had storytellers tell the story in teahouses and restaurants.
"Prince Chen is so lucky to have married a concubine who is gentle, honest, beautiful and intelligent."
"Who says it's not the case! For someone like Concubine Ning, her family background is slightly lower, so she has to settle for being a concubine. If her family background were better, she would be more than enough to be a principal concubine."
"Who says it's not the case? A concubine who cares about the common people is really admirable. Prince Chen is indeed very lucky!"
Ning Wei was sitting in the corner of the Lezhai Hall, listening to the discussions of the people at the table.
"Miss, Miss Jiang is here." Ruoqing reminded him in a low voice when he saw Jiang Xingyu and Jinxin.
Ning Wei looked up at the door and saw Jiang Xingyu coming in from the outside with Jin Xin.
Jin Xin saw them first and turned to remind Jiang Xingyu.
Jiang Xingyu stopped, turned around and looked over. After seeing Ning Wei and Ruo Qing, he walked towards them.
After Jiang Xingyu came closer, he said apologetically: "Ah Wei, how long have you been here? Why are you sitting here? There is a private room upstairs."
Jiang Xingyu asked Ning Wei to get together here, but he arrived late.
"I just arrived. I'll wait for you here." Ning Wei stood up and took Jiang Xingyu's hand to walk upstairs.
The two entered the private room. Ning Wei took off the curtain hat on his head and handed it to Ruo Qing behind him.
Then while untying his cloak, he asked, "Why do you have time to date me today?"
Jiang Xingyu handed the cloak to Jin Xin and walked to the soft couch with Ning Wei. "I miss you. I asked you to come out and sit down."
Ning Wei turned her head to look at Jiang Xingyu, saw her eyebrows raised and beaming with joy, and asked, "Is there something happy?"
Jiang Xingyu pulled Ning Wei to sit on the soft couch, smiled and shook his head: "That doesn't really count."
Ning Wei was about to speak, but she stopped when she saw the waiter coming in with tea.
When the waiter left, Ning Wei pushed the teacup in front of Jiang Xingyu and said, "It's not a happy event, so why are you happy?"
Jiang Xingyu picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, and said: "I watched a big show today, and I can't wait to share it with you."
"Oh? Big show? Whose?" Ning Wei put down the cup in her hand and looked up at Jiang Xingyu.
Jiang Xingyu said with a smile: "I entered the palace today. Guess who I met in the palace?"
Ning Wei shook her head, "I can't guess who I met? Ning He?"
Jiang Xingyu smiled and nodded, "Well, it's Concubine Ning. In addition to Ning He, there is also Miss Liu Wu from the Liu Xiang Mansion."
Ning He is the concubine of King Chen and the daughter-in-law of the imperial concubine. Miss Liu Wu is the niece of the imperial concubine. It is not unusual for the two of them to enter the palace.
Ning Wei asked with a smile: "What? These two people had a quarrel in the palace?"
Jiang Xingyu smiled and nodded, "Absolutely."
"Why are they arguing?" Ning Wei asked curiously.
Jiang Xingyu leaned back and found a comfortable position for himself to lean on.
He sneered and said: "What can you do, for the position of princess. It is said that the imperial concubine intends to let King Chen marry Miss Liu Wu as the princess."
Ning Wei twitched her lips and said: "Concubine Ning has been very popular recently. When I was waiting for you downstairs, many people in the lobby complained about her, saying that she is gentle and honest, beautiful and intelligent, and has both political integrity and talent. Being a concubine would be a waste of her talents.
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Jiang Xingyu said with a smile: "This voice is not only popular among the people, but also in the court.
The Queen held a banquet in the palace today, and at the banquet, Concubine Ning was specially commended."
"Banquet? What banquet? Why haven't you heard of it?" Ning Wei asked.
Jiang Xingyu said calmly: "Your Majesty, it was an impromptu idea. I received the message last night.
At the banquet, the empress spoke very calmly, saying that we hadn't been together for a long time and wanted to have a lively atmosphere, so she invited everyone into the palace to talk, but I don't think so."
"Oh? How do you say it?" Ning Wei became interested and looked at Jiang Xingyu intently.
Jiang Xingyu sat up straight and leaned toward Ning Wei, "It's not too early or too late for me to go today.
Concubine Ning arrived relatively late. When she arrived, many people had arrived.
The Queen gave Concubine Ning a seat and asked Concubine Ning to sit next to her."
Ning Wei was surprised and said: "Did the empress give her a seat? Just give her a seat?"
Jiang Xingyu nodded, "Yes, give her a seat alone!"
Ning Wei said: "That is an honor! It seems that this banquet was specially held for Concubine Ning."
Jiang Xingyu agreed and said: "Who says it's not the case! The empress did not just give Concubine Ning a seat.
Both the words and the words are full of praise for Concubine Ning. Anyone with a discerning eye can see it at a glance."
Ning Wei smiled and said: "With Concubine Ning's current momentum, it is expected that she will receive the Queen's commendation, but she is so favored that some people may be unhappy."
Jiang Xingyu nodded and said, "Yes, during today's banquet, the imperial concubine kept a straight face throughout.
By the way, Mrs. Zhao is also attending the banquet today.
When the Queen concubine commended Concubine Ning, she also commended Mrs. Zhao, saying that she had taught her daughter well.
Ah Wei, you haven't seen Mrs. Zhao's proud look, she looks like a villain who has succeeded, you can't stand it."
"Ms. Zhao also went to the banquet?" Ning Wei was surprised.
Jiang Xingyu nodded, "Yes, Mrs. Zhao also went.
Except for Madam Xiao Zhao, everyone present is a member of the royal family."
Ning Wei smiled and said: "Look at what you said, the Zhao family is now also a relative of the emperor!"
"Yes, the concubine is also a concubine. I forgot about it."
Jiang Xingyu took a sip of tea and continued: "During the banquet, many people followed the empress's words and flattered Concubine Ning, praising her to the best of her ability in heaven and on earth."
Ning Wei could think of that scene and said: "They are all like human beings. Since the queen has made it so obvious, the others must have followed the queen's wishes.
When did Miss Liu Fifth confront Concubine Ning?"
"During the banquet, Concubine Ning went to the palace. As soon as Concubine Ning left the banquet, Miss Liu Wu also got up and went to the palace.
I saw them both going, so I followed them.
As a result, I saw them carrying each other in the bride's room.
Miss Liu Wu advised Concubine Ning to keep a low profile.
How could Concubine Ning listen to Miss Liu Wu? Because of this, the two of them had a quarrel, and neither one gave in to the other."
Ning Wei asked: "Does the Queen know about this?"
Jiang Xingyu shook his head first, then nodded. "I don't know, I should know.
Is there anything in the palace that you can hide from your empress?
However, they did not quarrel in front of the queen."
After hearing this, Ning Wei said quietly: "Concubine Ning's temper has calmed down a lot."
Jiang Xingyu nodded, "Then Concubine Ning is no longer as brainless as before. Ah Wei, tell me, will King Chen straighten Concubine Ning?"
