I still remember that after sending Xiao Peiying away, I went to Sister Lingxi’s place before leaking fluid. As soon as I entered the door, I said: "Sister, I am willing to give it a try."
It shocked Sister Lingxi, but she quickly realized what I meant, and hurriedly dismissed the palace attendants, and complained to me: "You are too impudent to do this."
I lowered my head and said nothing. If I hadn't taken advantage of this opportunity, I was really afraid that I would shrink back.
Fortunately, Sister Lingxi didn't blame me too much, but thought about it and said, "As long as you are willing, let Ping'er do the rest."
I was a little surprised and said: "Although it has always been the man who proposes marriage, the royal rules are different. Which royal sister comes out is not always the fault of the father, the queen and the queen."
Lingxi smiled and said: "We haven't entered the door yet, but we have to turn our elbows outward first."
After many years of "care" from Concubine Demu and Concubine Zhenmu, I was confident that I was very thick-skinned and would take any jokes in stride, but this time I still felt ashamed for some reason and cut out my soul.
My sister looked at me and stopped talking.
Fortunately, Lingxi herself was also a bride-to-be, so this joke was enough. She said to me: "Zipei, you and I grew up together. My sister knows that Concubine Jiang's position is not as high as that of her mother. You are sandwiched between me and me."
It's actually very hard with Xue Po. But now that we are all grown up, you really don't have to belittle yourself. You think the queen mother loves her only nephew and wants to marry a high family for Zhiping, don't you?"
After many years of "care" from Concubine Demu and Concubine Zhenmu, I was confident that I was very thick-skinned and would take any jokes in stride, but this time I still felt ashamed for some reason and cut out my soul.
My sister looked at me and stopped talking.
Fortunately, Lingxi herself was also a bride-to-be, so this joke was enough. She said to me: "Zipei, you and I grew up together. My sister knows that Concubine Jiang's position is not as high as that of her mother. You are sandwiched between me and me."
It's actually very hard with Xue Po. But now that we are all grown up, you really don't have to belittle yourself. You think the queen mother loves her only nephew and wants to marry a high family for Zhiping, don't you?"
Under her gentle comfort, I became bolder and said, "I have no disrespect to the Queen Mother, but isn't that the truth?"
"It's true and it's not," Lingxi rarely talks eloquently. "Although my grandfather was an official in the imperial examination and became a court official, it is undeniable that the Zhen family prospered because of his mother. There is a saying among the people that 'three royal wives, the eldest man is the master'. Anyone who has ambitions
No man is willing to bear the reputation of being a nepotistic minister for the rest of his life, so both his uncle and Zhiping have the ambition to show off their ambitions as men. If this is the case, the wife they are looking for should not be of too high a family, but should be affordable.
If there is help, I must be smart and capable, is that what you think, right?"
"However, the Zhen family is now too prestigious and extremely prestigious, so naturally they can no longer seek power. My uncle didn't understand this principle back then, and that's why he suffered a big setback. Now Zhiping has been practicing abroad for several years, and he clearly got an 'excellent' in the assessment.
They also want Baba to take leave and come back to be idle. They all understand that at least in the emperor's generation, the Zhen family must stay away from high positions and real power in order to maintain peace. It's not like you don't know that when the emperor was choosing his concubine, there were many rumors about the mother-in-law.
She intends to imitate Empress Dowager Zhaocheng and establish Su Ling as empress, which shows that people are afraid of her."
Lingxi said it calmly, but it made me have some doubts. It's not that I despise my fifth sister, but she has a quiet nature and is troubled by love. When it comes to what she sees in the court, she has never paid attention to it. But today's words have completely changed the situation of my maternal family.
The analysis is so emotional and reasonable, how much has changed in the process? But what I care about more at the moment is not that. But after finishing the thought, I became worried again and said: "If this is the case, I am afraid that I will not be suitable for him.
"
Lingxi became softer and said: "No, if Zhiping marries you, he will be the consort. Although the consort can discuss politics, he cannot hold important positions. This is an unwritten rule. In this way, the Zhen family can live more smoothly.
Wouldn't it be better to leave the center of power?" She paused and said: "Besides, it is more important for two people to be happy than anything else. Since it does not conflict with the general trend, Zhiping will not think too much about the pros and cons.
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I was a little moved after hearing this, but I didn’t know how to say it. It took me a while to think of it and ask: "Is there nothing I can do now?"
Lingxi smiled and said: "Why not? After you go back, go to Concubine Demu first and then say this."
The flower garden is low-lying and there are lush flowers and trees. After staying there for a while, I felt stuffy and hot. My gauze was soaked with sweat. I also had something on my mind, and I felt more and more restless. Yun Xuan said hurriedly: "Emperor Ji, I'm here as a slave."
Well, you go and have a rest."
No matter how thick-skinned I am, I am too embarrassed to go over and listen to the Queen Mother talk about my destination at this time. I was about to refuse, but I heard Concubine De calling out: "Huaishu, come here quickly, the Queen Mother has something to ask you."
What is supposed to come will always come. I adjusted my breathing, lowered my gaze, stepped forward, and walked up to the Queen Mother according to the rules. I heard her say: "Huaishu, this child is shy. Please raise your head to show the Queen Mother."
look."
I did as she asked, and saw the Queen Mother looking at me with a smile, and said: "Sister De, you just love taking care of your children, but you will be 17 years old in winter, and it's time to settle the big things, but
Ah, don't be shy. Marriage is a lifelong matter and must require harmony between husband and wife. You should first tell your mother what kind of son can be attractive to you."
I answered in a very standard way, saying: "On matters related to marriage, children and ministers have to rely on their mother and queen to make the final decision."
Concubine Demu said angrily: "Queen Mother, please take a look quickly. This child is still shy. You can say whatever you think to your elders. Otherwise, what the old lady likes is not suitable for the little girl."
It’s too late to cry.”
Concubine Deok Mu has such an ability. She can liven up a dull conversation with just a few words. I basically didn’t even need to speak, and she was able to lead the Queen Mother to recall the interesting story of how Empress Dowager Zhaocheng acted as matchmaker for the current Princess Pingyang. The Empress Dowager
His tone became a bit cheerful, and he said: "How about this? Huaishu's hairpin ceremony has not been done yet, which is also the Ai family's neglect of duty. It just so happens that the weather is not very hot now, and there are no major events inside or outside, so why not take care of it for my daughter?
When one of them gets haircut, when the married women gather together, they can also hear about the talents in the capital who are worthy of the emperor's daughter."
This can be regarded as an unexpected blessing. Concubine Demu and I thanked each other.
It is said that the Hairpin Ceremony should be held on March 3rd every year, Women's Day, or around my birthday. However, both of these are during the filial piety period of the mother and concubine, so it is naturally inappropriate. If this is postponed for another year,
It's even more unworthy. Fortunately, the Queen Mother mentioned this matter and personally said that she would celebrate it this summer, which makes it even more reasonable.
There are a lot of things to prepare for the haircut ceremony, but this was what my mother-in-law had been thinking about during her lifetime, so she naturally prepared a lot. Aunt Rujuan kept all of these things. As soon as she heard that I was going to hold a ceremony, she quickly asked me to go with her.
Look, it’s just hairpins and hairpins, but the auspicious clothes are a bit old.
Rujuan was so anxious that she asked: "All slaves deserve to die. They have been trained to be entrusted by the concubine. But how should we make up for it now?"