Naturally, the Queen Mother did not refuse Jia Lian's request for an audience.
However, when Jia Lian was led by the palace officials to Weiyang Palace again, he was told that the Queen Mother was changing clothes and was not allowed to see him for the time being.
Jia Lian had no objection and followed the instructions of the leading eunuch and walked inside.
I thought the eunuch was taking him to a side courtyard to wait for a while, but unexpectedly, after turning left and right, I came to a small garden with flowers blooming, fragrance and tranquility.
Judging from Jia Lian's sense of direction, this place is probably close to the backyard of Weiyang Palace.
Not knowing what the Empress Dowager meant by this move, the eunuch seemed to have completed his mission, bowed slightly to Jia Lian, and retreated without saying a word.
Jia Lian, who had watched many palace fighting dramas in his previous life, couldn't help but speculate when he saw this situation. Looking at this posture, could it be that the Queen Mother wanted to frame him and force him to submit?
Or, someone wants to frame the Queen Mother... Could it be that if he walks further, he can accidentally break into the Queen Mother's dressing room and see something he shouldn't see. Just when the thunder from the sky stirs up the fire on the ground,
There was some concubine or something like that, who lured the Supreme Emperor to catch the adulterer, and then the old Supreme Emperor couldn't breathe and was so angry that he died, and the country was in chaos...
Before Jia Lian's guess was complete, when he walked to an open place and glanced at it, Jia Lian understood what the Queen Mother meant.
Walking to a pavilion with four corners and eaves in front, Jia Lian bowed to the woman in palace clothes standing inside with her hands behind her hands: "Jia Lian, meet Her Royal Highness the Princess."
I have to say that the Queen Mother is really thoughtful.
What is this, creating an opportunity to be alone so that he can change his mind?
To be honest, if Wang Xifeng had not become more and more obedient, and if marrying the princess was not contrary to his lofty ideals and ambitions, he could not help but be a little tempted.
After all, this princess is really not ugly. If you marry her, you can have people like the Queen Mother and the Emperor as your iron backers. It will be as if you have divine help in everything you do in the future!
The person in the pavilion didn't seem to know that Jia Lian was coming. She turned around slowly after hearing the words.
Her beauty, which is not peerless, with her slender figure and cinched-waisted palace skirt, looks a little less handsome than the well-dressed princess she saw in the Prince's Courtyard that day, but more feminine.
Wonderful beauty.
"Long time no see, General Jia."
Princess Zhaoyang smiled at Jia Lian, and then asked with one hand, "I have prepared a pot of tea here. I wonder if General Jia can appreciate it and taste it with me?"
Although she changed into palace clothes, Princess Zhaoyang still behaved with a carefree and carefree manner similar to that of a man.
She didn't even show any court etiquette, as if she and Jia Lian were friends she hadn't seen for a long time, and simply invited him to the pavilion for tea.
Princess Zhaoyang was well-known, and Jia Lian had no ill feelings towards her. Therefore, facing such a gracious princess, Jia Lian cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It is an honor for me that the princess is willing to offer tea."
After saying that, he walked into the pavilion casually.
There is only a stone table inlaid with jade in the pavilion, surrounded by low stools. On the table is a pot of tea and a tea tray. Inside the tea tray, there are only two tea cups of high quality, which is simple yet elegant.
Seeing that Jia Lian was so knowledgeable and straightforward, Princess Zhaoyang also showed a bit of joy on her face. She once again made a "please" gesture. After Jia Lian agreed, she sat down generously in the host's seat.
Taking out a teacup, picking up the teapot and pouring tea into it gently, Princess Zhaoyang smiled and said: "The Imperial Grandmother gave me several complete sets of tea sets, but I'm not very good at making tea, so I didn't take them out for fear of being exposed. Make a fool of yourself in front of the general."
Jia Lian laughed when he heard this. He naturally understood that Princess Zhaoyang was explaining why she would invite him to tea in such a simple and crude way as pouring tea from a big teapot.
"The princess is joking, I'm a rough guy and I usually drink tea like this.
On the other hand, the wives and concubines at home like to play with those complicated and elegant things, but I don’t like them very much either, so I just pour them out casually and drink tea in a big gulp."
A group of wives and concubines...
No matter how informal Princess Zhaoyang is, she is still a woman. She is a woman, and it is impossible to pay attention to some things.
But when she raised her head, she saw Jia Lian's natural expression. He looked at her and nodded vaguely, as if in response to her doubts.
Valley Niao
Yes, I am such a libertine.
Princess Zhaoyang suddenly smiled knowingly, and she said, how can a man emphasize that he has more women in front of other girls? It turned out that he told her on purpose.
She knew that the Imperial Grandmother had interrogated Jia Lian in detail. If he really had a lot of wives and concubines, the Imperial Grandmother would definitely not hide it from her.
Thinking of this, Princess Zhaoyang wanted to laugh, but also felt pity.
He really doesn't care about himself.
"General Jia, can you tell me how you and your lady met? Was it a family marriage, or...?"
Princess Zhaoyang picked up the tea cup and handed it to Jia Lian. Without waiting for Jia Lian to thank her, she asked straight to the point.
Jia Lian took a quick look and saw the calm look in Princess Zhaoyang's eyes, and knew that this princess was really not an ordinary person. At least, her palace and magnanimity were definitely not comparable to that of Wang Xifeng.
Since she was not shy and knew everything in her heart and had no intention of hiding anything, Jia Lian was willing to be honest with her.
"My servant and Zhuojing are not just a simple family marriage, they have known each other since childhood.
When I was young..."
Jia Lian briefly explained the relationship between Jia and Wang's family to Princess Zhaoyang.
Princess Zhaoyang seems to be a sensible woman. If she can be persuaded to retreat, it will be a breakthrough to reverse the situation.
"So, Chen and Wang grew up together and can be called childhood sweethearts.
We have been married for several years, and although we dare not say that we know each other well, we can still be considered harmonious.
She governs the inside and I govern the outside. Although we occasionally have disagreements, we can always compromise and preserve each other."
When Jia Lian spoke, Princess Zhaoyang just listened with a smile and had no intention of interrupting.
It wasn't until Jia Lian finished speaking that he asked with a smile: "So, no matter what, you will not abandon her?"
Seeing Jia Lian's sincere nod, Princess Zhaoyang suddenly covered her mouth and laughed, saying: "Don't General Jia know that women are jealous? You made your relationship between husband and wife so desirable and expressed it in front of me.
She is so affectionate and loyal that people can’t help but want to take General Jia away from her."
Princess Zhaoyang did not believe that a woman as obviously shallow as Wang Xifeng could become a soul mate with someone like Jia Lian.
The reason why Jia Lian said this deliberately was just to get her to retreat from the difficulties, and even to persuade her to help them get out of the situation in front of them.
That’s why Princess Zhaoyang smiled deliberately.
When she said this, she moved the topic away.
Jia Lian looked at the cheerful and unconventional initiative in front of him, and also smiled, and replied: "I heard a saying, anything that can be said generously will not be an obsession that is difficult to let go.
I believe that even though Her Royal Highness the Princess is so handsome, she may not really appreciate the humble appearance of this minister.
Therefore, I have the courage to ask Your Highness to lend me a helping hand to persuade the Queen Mother to withdraw her order."
"Giggle."
Princess Zhaoyang smiled brightly and said after a while: "General Jia, you are such an interesting person.
However, the general said something wrong. In fact, Zhaoyang really admires the general's "Plum Blossoms and Willows". Otherwise, he would not have tried every possible means to beg the Imperial Grandmother to get you over for me.
But you came to ask me to help you persuade the Imperial Grandmother, but I lost my mind for a while."
Princess Zhaoyang narrowed her eyes slightly and stared at Jia Lian's face. For a moment, no one could see her true thoughts.