As the youngest daughter of Beihai County Sheriff, Xie Jiao has a charming appearance and is also first-class in talent and learning. Wherever she goes, she is admired and praised by everyone.
As a maid of honor in Beihai County, besides Xu Wan, the county lord of Beihai Palace, who else can surpass her?
Just then Zhao Xiyan appeared.
Except for her background, appearance and talent, she was completely overshadowed by her. What was even more annoying was that Xu Jing had a cold and indifferent attitude when he saw her, but he smiled at Zhao Xiyan with an eager face. This
How can Xie Jiao not be jealous?
Xie Jiao raised her chin slightly, with a hint of contempt in her eyes: "So Miss Zhao Liu is also here today."
Zhao Xiyan lowered her head calmly and looked at Xie Jiao: "Yes, a little earlier than Miss Xie."
This was obviously a pun, deliberately intended to annoy her!
Xu Ying married into the Xie family four years ago, and she only met Xu Jing four years ago. Zhao Xiyan met Xu Jing when she was five years old, and they grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Wasn't it "slightly earlier" than her?
A flash of fire flashed in Xie Jiao's eyes, and she looked at Xu Jing aggrievedly: "Brother Chunsheng, she deliberately bullied me, are you just looking at her like this?"
Of course we can’t just watch!
Xu Jing gave a stern look: "Can you call me brother Chunsheng? I'm not that familiar with you!"
Xie Jiao: "..."
Xie Jiao was hit hard, tears rolled in her eyes: "Brother Chunsheng, how could you do this to me?"
Xu Jing was impatient with being pestered and ignored her, and said to Zhao Xiyan: "Every time the third sister comes back, Miss Xie will come with her as a guest. In fact, she and I haven't spoken a few words in total, not even a single word."
Not familiar."
A prince's son and a governor's daughter, in fact, they are a suitable couple.
Zhao Xiyan ignored the slight pain in her heart and smiled: "Miss Xie and the prince are related by marriage, so we should get closer to each other more often."
Xu Jing: "..."
Xu Jing raised his right eyebrow. Anyone familiar with Xu Jing's temper knew that Xu Jing was really angry.
Xie Jiao didn't appreciate it at all and snorted from her nose: "Hypocritical!"
Xu Jing glared at him: "What did you say?"
When he was angry, the volume was really not low.
The stewards who greeted guests and the distinguished guests who got off the carriage looked over one after another. Those who had not yet got off the carriage also poked their heads to watch the excitement.
Feeling aggrieved and embarrassed, Xie Jiao turned around and threw herself into the arms of her eldest sister-in-law Xu Ying: "Sister-in-law, they ganged up to bully me."
Xu Ying was a little helpless.
She got off the carriage just a few steps late, so why was she so noisy?
His father had always admired the Zhao girl, but his mother was very picky and refused to nod at first. Xu Jing's heart was with Zhao Xiyan. In order to beg his father and mother to agree to the marriage, he even knelt down.
All these things have been done.
She has already hinted in front of Xie Jiao several times, but Xie Jiao just can't listen and refuses to give up. Now it's better to humiliate herself!
Xu Ying was not in a hurry to comfort her sister-in-law. She first smiled apologetically at Zhao Xiyan: "She has been spoiled at home and is squeamish. Don't take it to heart."
Then he urged Xu Jing: "Stop standing here stupidly and lead Miss Zhao to the main hall quickly."
When Xie Jiao heard this, she became anxious and immediately raised her head: "I want to go too."
Xu Ying: "..."
Yes! It was wrapped around his back like brown candy. No wonder Xu Jing was angry and unhappy.
With Xu Jing's temper, he has not completely fallen out so far, all because he is concerned about the face of her third sister.
Xu Ying had no choice but to smooth things over with a smile: "Okay, let's go in together."
Taking advantage of the situation, Xie Jiao and Xu Jing were separated.
Zhao Xiyan naturally came to the other side of Xu Ying and distanced herself from Xu Jing without leaving any trace. Xu Ying was a little surprised and glanced at Zhao Xiyan. Zhao Xiyan responded with a polite smile.
Xu Jing's eldest sister, Xu Fang, and second sister, Xu Zhi, both married away in the capital. Traveling far away was quite inconvenient at this time, and Xu Fang and Xu Zhi had not returned to their parents' home for several years.
When he arrived at Xu Ying, he simply married in Beihai County. The County Sheriff's Mansion was only two streets away from the Beihai Prince's Mansion, and it was just a matter of time to have a cup of tea.
Xu Ying is six years older than Xu Jing, with an oval face, beautiful appearance, and gentle temperament. The eldest sister and the second sister married early, and Xu Jing and the third sister Xu Ying have a deep relationship, so they are willing to endure Xie Jiao for Xu Ying.
Obviously, Xu Jing's patience has limits.
Seeing Xu Jing's expressionless face, Xie Jiao felt a little scared and didn't dare to say anything anymore.
My ears are finally clean.
…
The group of people entered the main hall and saluted King Beihai and Princess Beihai one by one.
Xie Jiao was well prepared, and after waiting for Xu Ying to salute, she deliberately stepped forward first. The beautiful girl of fourteen or fifteen years old, delicate and soft, had a sweet smile.
Princess Beihai smiled pleasantly and said, "Jiaojiao, please get up quickly."
After Xie Jiao thanked En, Princess Beihai took Xie Jiao's hand again and asked her questions.
Zhao Xiyan was not in a hurry, and waited until Princess Beihai and Xie Jiao had exchanged greetings before stepping forward: "Mother Zhao, I have met the prince and the princess."
The King of Beihai chuckled: "Six girls, no courtesy, please get up!"
In the two hundred years since the founding of the Jin Dynasty, the emperors on the dragon throne have changed eight times. When the third emperor was on the throne, a feudal king once raised an army to rebel, and the imperial court sent a large army to quell the rebellion. This battle lasted three times.
In the year, a huge amount of military pay was spent, 30,000 soldiers died in battle, and the national treasury was drained.
After that, the life of the vassal kings was not so easy.
You don't have to worry about wealth, clothing, food and clothing. It is enough to support a feudal king with the tax and financial resources of a county.
The vassal princes were in their respective vassals, far away from the political center of the capital. Moreover, the vassal princes had no military power and only had 500 personal soldiers. Once the personal soldiers exceeded 500, it was regarded as self-respecting and rebellious.
The civil affairs of the vassal territory were also managed by county guards sent by the imperial court.
Therefore, when Zhou Sui attacked Beihai County in the previous life, he was not afraid of Beihai Palace at all, and even came for the property accumulated by Beihai Palace for decades.
The King of Beihai is the cousin of the current Emperor. In terms of blood, he is a serious royal prince. The Princess of Beihai comes from a well-known family in the capital. Within two years of marrying the King of Beihai, she joined the vassal with the King of Beihai and stayed in Beihai County for more than thirty years.
Zhao Xiyan thanked her, and when she looked up, she caught a glimpse of Princess Beihai with a somewhat critical look in her eyes, and she understood.
Princess Beihai has always disliked her.
No problem.
She doesn't need to please anyone.
Princess Beihai said: "I heard that in more than three months, the sixth girl will get hairpins. It's a pity that your biological mother died early, so you have to invite another distinguished guest to give you haircuts at the wedding ceremony."
What he said was really mean and rude.
The only thing missing was the words "You are not worthy of my son" written on his forehead.
King Beihai glanced at his old wife with some displeasure.
Xu Jing's eyelids twitched and he was about to open his mouth when Zhao Xiyan responded with a smile: "The princess is in charge of the palace and educates the prince. She also has to worry about the Zhao family's affairs. It's really hard work."
