Chapter five hundred and fifty seventh identity exposed
March 3rd is Xixia’s Daughter’s Day.
On this day, all the ladies in the city can go out of their homes, fold a willow tree or carry a flower basket, which not only means praying for blessings, but also is the Dating Day for men and women of the right age in Xixia.
Since the birth of the iron mine, the attitude of the King of Xixia has been unclear and unpredictable. What shocked everyone even more was that as the third princess regained his favor, Tuoba Mingge's confinement was in vain. He returned to the border just after the new year.
The queen's people sent her a letter yesterday. Jiang Ru tossed and turned all night. This morning, she combed her hair into a woman's bun and went out on the street with her green hair.
The flower basket in her hand contained more than a dozen irises. The blue-purple petals were blooming gorgeously, but there was no joy on the owner's face.
Qing Niao followed her, looking at Jiang Ru several times along the way.
This woman is too quiet today.
Could it be that in the absence of the Lord of Heaven these days, she has no one to back her up, so she doesn't dare to be arrogant anymore?
Qing Niao sneered silently, the master is a man with great ambitions, how could he hang out with a weak little lady all day long, not to mention that no matter how many women in the outer courtyard can't compare to their imperial concubine.
Who doesn't know that with the birth of the master's iron mine, the news that the fifth imperial concubine bought high-yield crops and grain seeds from Dayan also spread throughout the royal city.
With these grains, they will have a good harvest in Xixia this year. The master is stationed at the border, and the imperial concubine benefits the people. They are a match made in heaven, and there is no better match.
The greater the reputation of the fifth imperial concubine in the capital, the more she made Jiang Ru and the other women from the outer courtyard only try to be jealous and unable to gain publicity.
Qing Niao's mind was racing with thoughts, and she looked down upon the woman in front of her more and more.
And Jiang Ru, who was spurned by her, was not as calm as on the surface.
Today she wanted to meet the rumored fifth imperial concubine, her rival.
Jiang Ru wanted to take her place, but the recent reputation of Nalan Xinya made her a little afraid.
This woman doesn't seem to be simple.
That's right, she is not an ordinary person who can secure the position of the fifth imperial concubine by virtue of her status as the daughter of a minor official.
The corners of Jiang Ru's mouth were straightened, and the knuckles holding the flower basket were a little white from the exertion.
No matter how simple it is, she has the identity of Jiang Zhe's daughter, and with the support of the queen, she has secured the position of the fifth prince's concubine!
Along the bluestone road, the further you go into the city, the more prosperous it becomes.
Because of the Women's Day, the shops on both sides of the road had pulled up red silk and hung all kinds of fresh flowers. Jewelry and clothing stores even sent waiters outside to attract customers.
Some young ladies went in together, and there was laughter and laughter all around. It was so lively.
Jiang Ru walked among the crowd, with a gloomy aura that was incompatible with her surroundings. Her eyes quickly looked around, as if she was looking for something.
Yesterday the queen gave her the news that Nalan Xinya likes to go to the largest restaurant in the royal city every year on Women's Day, where she can sit with a group of housekeepers and wives, drink tea and chat, which is also a good opportunity to exchange feelings.
Jiang Ru had a clear goal and took Qing Niao to the Skylark Tower.
Qing Niao looked at the place she was going to, her expression obviously stagnant. There might be five imperial concubines inside. The two of them had bumped into each other. I'm afraid...
She was anxious and wanted to stop Jiang Ru, but Jiang Ru was heading towards Nalan Xinya, so there was no way she could stop her.
By the time the two of them arrived, the Skylark Tower was already full of people.
With her status as the fifth imperial concubine, Nalan Xinya was certainly in the box.
After Jiang Ru came in, she found a place to sit in the lobby and was not in a hurry to find anyone.
Seeing that she was still calm, Qing Niao felt a little relieved.
She glanced at the box upstairs and gritted her teeth at the woman drinking tea in front of her.
"Many of the people going out today are rich or noble. Be honest and don't rush into anyone, otherwise even the master will not be able to protect you."
When you've had enough, hurry back and don't run into the Fifth Princess.
Although the fifth imperial concubine has never met Jiang Ru, it is best if she does not cause trouble.
The master was guarding the border and specifically asked her to look after good people. Naturally, Qing Niao didn't want Jiang Ru to cause trouble in her hands.
"Um."
Jiang Ru lowered her eyes, noncommittal.
The Skylark Tower is gradually getting lively, and wherever there are people there is gossip. Now the most lively people in the royal city are Tuoba Mingge and his wife.
"We, the fifth prince, are really amazing. We can actually discover so much iron ore and make it into weapons. Dayan can capture it. Maybe next year we can go to Dayan's capital to visit..."
"Yes, I heard that the capital of Dayan is more prosperous and lively than our royal city. There are all kinds of food, clothing and jewelry. I have a cousin who is a merchant. He brought back some clothes from Dayan before. The workmanship is really exquisite.
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"I also have a glass mirror I bought from Dayan at home. It can illuminate people so clearly that I can see even a hair."
Women's favorite thing is rouge and gouache. Although Xixia and Dayan are at odds with each other, merchants still travel between the two places and buy a lot of fresh items from Dayan to Xixia.
Most of them are fragrant pearl jewelry under the name Jiang Miao, and there are even long-lasting dried meat and preserved fruits, which are sold out every time.
Therefore, many ladies in the royal city have a slight yearning for Dayan. Once Xixia captures Dayan, they will be able to visit Dayan often.
"With the fifth prince here, it is estimated that it will not take half a year. There is nothing to fear at the end of the Yan Dynasty."
"The five princes are brave and the five emperors are gentle and virtuous. They have given so much grain to the people of the royal city. With these two, Xixia will surely prosper."
These words were almost enough to say that Tuoba Mingge and Nalan Xinya were the next kings and queens. There was a huge buzz in the Skylark Tower, but no one had any objection.
Jiang Ru listened to everyone's words. She didn't expect Nalan Xinya to be so prestigious, and a look of solemnity flashed in her eyes.
At this moment, an inappropriate word suddenly rang out from the crowd, causing the bustling restaurant to freeze for a moment. Even Jiang Ru was stunned in place, with chills all over her body.
"Ha! The fifth prince you call is so ambitious that he even dares to raise Jiang Zhe's daughter in the outer courtyard. If you ask me, he may have colluded with Dayan a long time ago. It is not certain whether this iron ore can be used on the battlefield!
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"Jiang Zhe's daughter? How could it be!"
There was a tall man sitting by the window. There were several bottles of wine placed in front of his table. When he spoke, his voice was so deep that everyone in the restaurant could hear him.
Even the middle window in the private room upstairs was quietly opened.
Nalan Xinya lowered her eyes and held the cup tightly in her hand. The official lady next to her who was originally joking now looked at her with a surprised look on her face.
Does the fifth princess know about the fifth prince and Jiang Zhe’s daughter?
Naturally, Nalan Xinya didn't know. There were countless women outside Tuoba Mingge, and most of them got tired of it after a while and couldn't get in front of her at all. This was the first time.
Especially Jiang Ru's identity is a surprise to Xixia. As everyone said, why did Tuoba Mingge raise Jiang Zhe's daughter?
Could it be that he really colluded with Dayan?
At this time, Jiang Ru's face turned pale, and a few drops of cold sweat fell on her forehead.
