On the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the Murong Mansion held a low-key wedding. The eldest son of the Murong family, Murong Shen, married a girl from the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment.
There was a war in Qingzhou and the prince was recuperating in the palace. At that time, how could the Murong Mansion dare to make it public? When Murong Shen got married and had a happy confinement, he invited relatives, friends and clan members to come to the house.
No matter what the situation is, it is a great joy. Murong Shen, who was already twenty-three years old, finally got married. The Murong family in Dongdu breathed a sigh of relief.
Mrs. Murong's face was radiant and joyful, and General Murong also put aside his seriousness and led his sons and nephews to greet the guests.
"The distinguished guest has arrived!" A soldier came quickly to report: "General, the Crown Prince of Beihai and his Crown Princess are here to congratulate you in person."
Xu Jing and Zhao Xiyan are both here?
General Murong frowned slightly, then returned to normal. He turned to Madam Murong and said, "Your distinguished guest is here. I will go with him to greet you."
That Zhao Xiyan, what kind of distinguished guest is he?
Madam Murong curled her lips and wanted to say something. When she raised her head, she saw her husband glance at her in warning, so she had to respond.
General Murong reminded lightly: "Miss Zhao Liu of the past month is no longer the noble concubine. When I meet her, I will speak more respectfully and do not offend the noble lady."
Mrs. Murong responded with aggrieved expression.
I remember when Zhao Xiyan first entered the capital, she went to the Zhao Mansion in a show of power. It turned out that instead of showing off her power, she was humiliated and became a joke among the ladies of the capital.
After that, Mrs. Murong never saw Zhao Xiyan again. However, Murong Yan and Zhao Xiyan were very good friends. They had several confrontations, and each time she came back crying with anger.
In short, old and new hatreds surged into her heart, making Mrs. Murong feel all kinds of things in her heart.
The one with a more complicated mood was none other than Murong Shen.
He knew Xu Jing would come, but he didn't expect that Zhao Xiyan would come too.
On the day when Zhao Xiyan and Xu Jing paid their respects, he stood beside the prince and saw the bright moon from beginning to end, and Zhao Xiyan would also watch him marry his wife and come in.
"Tomorrow will be my wedding day," General Murong's voice rang in his ears: "Be happy."
Murong Shen nodded, forced a smile, and went to the main entrance with his father to greet the distinguished guests.
Xu Jing Mingyue is wearing a scarlet brocade robe, with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, and a face like a crown jade, she is handsome and noble.
Zhao Xiyan, on the other hand, wore a light-tapered terrier because of the cold weather, and a thick cloak outside her skirt. The fluffy and soft red mink fur surrounded her beautiful face. Even without makeup, she was still as dazzlingly beautiful.
The young couple held each other's legs, smiling and looking at each other, both showing tenderness and affection.
Murong Shen raised his eyes and looked at the sky. Tomorrow's sunshine will be too dazzling.
Everyone saluted and greeted him.
Xu Jing smiled and said: "Everyone is exempt from courtesy."
Zhao Xiyan also said softly: "Colonel Mingyue Murong is very happy to be married. He came with the prince to congratulate him. It's a lot of trouble."
Mrs. Murong had to force out a smile and replied: "The Crown Princess has come in person to disgrace the dignity of the Murong family. Please take a walk in the outer hall."
For happy events, the male guests are in the front yard of the main hall, while the female relatives go to the back yard of the outer house.
Zhao Xiyan admired the embarrassment of Mrs. Murong having to bend down and lowered her head. She responded with a smile and walked slowly outside with the support of Hosta and Begonia.
In fact, she didn't have to come in the bright moon. However, it would not be pleasant to prick Murong Shen's eyes and add trouble to Murong's family in the east.
Mingyue came to the Murong Mansion to congratulate many female family members, including first- and second-grade concubines. As soon as Zhao Xiyan, the supreme concubine, appeared, all the concubines bowed down and saluted, giving up their first position.
Zhao Xiyan didn't give in, and walked away with a smile.
A wife is valued by her husband, and in the capital, the only one who can make her bow her head now is Empress Su.
What happened in the palace was tacitly understood by all the ladies. If Xu Jing really had great luck that month, the Zhao Xiyan in front of her would be the future crown princess.
None of the noble ladies are stupid, so when the time comes, it won't take much trouble to become familiar with each other first and say something nice.
"After the Crown Princess married into the Beihai Palace, she never came out and walked around. The bright moon finally showed her face." Mrs. Zhou said with a smile.
Another Mrs. Gaoming immediately took over the conversation with a smile: "The Crown Princess has a noble status and is young and tender-faced. Naturally, she is not like me, who has an old and thick-skinned face and walks around."
"It will be the New Year after a few months. When the time comes, they will go to the palace to pay New Year greetings to the Crown Princess. Don't think the Crown Princess is bothering them because they go so diligently." Another Mrs. Gaoming took over the conversation with a smile.
Everyone said something to me and others, and they praised and flattered everyone. Zhao Xiyan listened with a smile, and made mistakes in one or two sentences from time to time.
Seeing that scene, Madam Murong's nose almost twisted with anger.
Those imperial wives, all of them are trying to flatter others and act according to the prevailing circumstances. It is hard to say whether Xu Jing can be appointed as the heir apparent, and all of them are rushing to curry favor.
Pooh!
Mrs. Murong was unhappy.
Zhao Xiyan glanced over. Mrs. Murong managed to smile and complimented: "The Crown Princess is radiant in the moonlight and seems to be happy."
Zhao Xiyan smiled and said nothing.
Mrs. Zhou's heart moved, and she vaguely guessed something. The eyes of the other ladies glanced at Zhao Xiyan's belly intentionally or unintentionally.
Of course, they couldn't see anything.
The weather was cold, Zhao Xiyan was wearing thick clothes, and her lower abdomen was ordinary.
The wedding banquet started at noon. Zhao Xiyan took a few bites of something light and quickly put down her chopsticks.
My morning sickness has become much less severe recently, otherwise I would have lost my composure in front of everyone.
Mrs. Zhou saw it in her eyes, and she knew more and more. Mrs. Zhou took a peek and came to Zhao Xiyan's side, and laughed softly: "The Crown Princess must be more careful in her behavior."
The men form cliques in the court, and I fight with each other. When the female family members socialize, the same waves and undercurrents arise.
Xu Jing has been pushed into the public eye by the prince. She, the Crown Princess of Beihai, cannot back down and wants to deal with the complex and delicate situation together with her husband.
Hosta quietly came over and whispered a few words softly.
Zhao Xiyan nodded slightly, signaled softly to everyone, then stood up and left.
Xu Jing stood outside the hanging flower door waiting for her.
The afternoon sun was blazing, and Xu Jing's smiling face was more dazzling than the sun.
Zhao Xiyan pursed her lips and smiled and walked slowly forward. Xu Jing grinned and held Zhao Xiyan's leg: "The banquet is over, they go back to the palace."
Zhao Xiyan smiled and hummed, leaning against her husband affectionately.
The young couple walked in the carriage and slowly returned to the palace. As soon as they entered the palace, Xu Erwu came over quickly, his eyes shining: "Your Majesty, great news, Xu San sent someone to deliver a letter, they have captured Zhou Sui
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What?
Caught Zhou Sui?!
Zhao Xiyan was so excited that her whole body trembled, and she quickly stepped forward: "Give him the letter quickly."
