In June, there were two consecutive heavy rains, and the weather was much clearer than before.
On this day, Yao Tai went down to the Chaojin Palace to see the queen. It happened that the second prince came to Ronghua Palace first to pay his respects.
The queen knew her brother's intention, but the second prince was in front of her, so she couldn't say anything else. After saying a few words, she said: "The second prince's wedding will be in a few days. Although everything has been prepared, on the day,
I still need to be really busy. I can’t do it without reliable people. Inside this palace, there are me and the virtuous concubine. Outside, it’s up to you, brother, to make more decisions. I don’t trust it if I leave it to others."
Yao Tai said: "Don't worry, Madam. How can I not do my best for the Second Prince's happy event? Don't say that My Majesty has already given instructions. Even if I am not needed, I will rush forward."
When the second prince heard this, he was very grateful.
After talking for a while, the second prince stood up and left.
The queen said: "We are too busy outside now, and you have many things to do so you don't come to the palace. After all, come back and see Jiang Cairen!"
When the wedding is over and you enter the palace to express your gratitude, you will also take the bride to Suxin Palace to meet your biological mother. I will ask the emperor for instructions."
"My dear, thank you, Queen." The second prince bowed his head to the ground. He really missed his biological mother, Jiang Cairen, so much.
The reason why he chose to attach himself to Yao Ziyun in the first place was because of the deep grudge between the deposed Xu family and his biological mother Jiang family.
Yao Ziyun told him more than once that one day she would become a queen and she would definitely treat Jiang Cairen well.
Even when she really takes charge of the harem, she will definitely let Jiang Cairen come out of the cold palace to reunite with the second prince.
The real decision-making means that the emperor will be buried in heaven, the prince will succeed to the throne, and Yao Ziyun will become the queen mother of the dynasty.
After all, even as a queen, she cannot ignore the emperor's wishes.
But being a queen mother is different. How could the new emperor disobey his mother?
Besides, Jiang Cairen only hurt the emperor's heart, not the prince's.
When he becomes the new emperor, letting Jiang Cairen go will further fulfill his reputation of generosity and benevolence.
The queen ordered the maid next to her: "If you are lucky enough, give me a gift to the second prince."
When only the Queen and Liang Jing were left in the room, Yao Tai just stood up and said: "I was drunk and talked nonsense a few days ago. I really can't bear to do it to the Queen. I was even more rude to Manager Liang. I came here specially to enter the palace today."
To apologize."
After hearing this, Liang Jing hurriedly said: "Uncle Guo, I'm sorry for you. I'm the Queen's slave, and I beat and scolded you so much. I'm scared, because I'm afraid that Uncle Guo didn't scold me enough."
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"It's true that I have become immoral after drinking. Mr. Liang, please bear with me." Yao Tai said with a red face, "The older I get, the more shameless I become. After a few sips of wine, I don't know how high the sky is."
"Liang Jing is not such a stingy person, and he will not lose heart just because of your drunken talk." The queen smiled, "But brother, you are really serious. I remember that you lost your temper after drinking alcohol before. How did you change your temper now? This is not true.
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It’s nothing else. There is nothing against us. After all, we are all a family. But what if one day we get drunk in front of the Holy Father and say something that we shouldn’t say?”
"Yes, yes, that's what the Queen taught me. After I sobered up, the princess had been talking about me for several days, and I felt ashamed to see anyone." Yao Tai lowered his head and said guiltily, "But I'm glad, fortunately.
There are no outsiders. From now on, I will never dare to drink randomly, let alone talk nonsense."
"Okay, sit down quickly. I'm not so petty about your sister." After all, she is her own brother, so the queen just said a few words.
But Yao Tai did not sit down and said: "Of course we know that the Queen is the most tolerant. Even if I don't come to accompany this ceremony, you won't do anything to me.
But having said that, our families are not estranged from each other, and I still made the queen sad after I said something stupid."
When she said this, Yao Ziyun couldn't help but blush: "What I can say is, it's not easy for us brothers and sisters to survive today! I think when we were young, my father was honest and cowardly, even though he had the reputation of being a fifth-rank official.
Although he was a boss, he spent his whole life in Qingshui Yamen.
I still have to give some of my salary to my relatives back home, and I often live in debt.
Our family was always looked down upon and ridiculed by, and when life was tight, we could only eat one dry meal a day.
Houses in the capital were too expensive and I couldn't afford them. I had to rent a dilapidated house from others to live in. I bought some firewood in the winter but didn't dare to burn too much. My hands got frostbite.
At that time, you said fiercely that you would be a high official in the future, and you would not let your family starve and suffer from cold..."
Yao Tai also shed tears at the side and said, "I have been ambitious since I was a child. If you hadn't decided to come to the palace, how would the Yao family be as rich as it is today?"
"The Queen, my uncle," Liang Jing stepped forward and helped Yao Tai sit down, smiling and saying, "Blood is thicker than water, you two are brothers and sisters, is there anyone closer than you in this world?
We have been through so many storms and waves, but as long as we don’t abandon ourselves, outsiders will stare and bleed from their eyes, but they can only watch and dare not act rashly.”
"That's true, that's true," Yao Tai said, turning from sadness to joy, "I was just afraid that I would be separated from the Queen, so today I opened my heart, and my heart has been put to rest."
"It's so easy to come here, so let's have lunch here." The queen also smiled while wiping her tears, "It's just that there is no more wine for you."
At the same time, Concubine Xian came to Tong'an Palace to pay her respects to Concubine Rong.
"I heard that you were not feeling well a few days ago. I asked Ningcui to bring you some supplements. How do you feel now?" Concubine Rong asked with a smile.
"I asked the concubine to take care of her. I am much better now." Concubine Xian said softly, "I have kept the supplements you sent me. I will take supplements after the beginning of autumn."
"It's also because the weather is hot now, so it's not good to take too much supplement. On the contrary, you'll suffer." Concubine Rong said, "Try this tea quickly, it's the best."
"I'm telling you, there's a new person in front of you, Princess Tao Fei. This girl was originally from Sister Fu Fei's side, right? I had the tea she ordered over there, and it was first-class." Concubine Xian picked up the tea.
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"That's right, I won people's love after all." Concubine Rong said.
"What the concubine said is a joke. Sister Fu Fei has always been the most filial. Asking this girl to serve you is to fulfill your filial piety for her. None of us can ask for such a good thing, but it's a pity that we don't have the ability to do so.
You can win the eyes of the Dowager Empress." Concubine Xian finished speaking before going to drink tea.
"You naturally manage the people in front of you very well. It's just that I have been reclusive since I was a child, and I like very few things. It is indeed difficult for ordinary people to fall in love with me." Concubine Rong glanced at Xue Hengzhao and said.
Concubine Xian had two cups of tea with Concubine Rong and said, "I have been here for a while. Although I am reluctant to leave, it is time for Concubine Rong to rest."
"If you are not busy, you can come to my place every now and then like Concubine Fu. For no other reason than to at least have a cup of tea, right?" Concubine Rong said.
"Oh, I am so satisfied to have my ancestor say this." Concubine Xian said with a smile, "If you don't find me annoying, then I will come often."