After pondering for a long time, Yuan Qing Ling said: "I didn't dare at that time."
"Don't dare? This is really not a very good reason." Auntie Xi said.
Yuan Qing laughed and said: "Yes, it is indeed not a good reason."
However, she did have this thought. At that time, she was surrounded by enemies on all sides.
"So?" Grandma Xi asked.
Yuan Qingling sighed, "I don't know, the fate between people is very strange. When I entered the palace, I was covered in wounds. My grandma was the only one who was kind to me. I will remember this kindness forever.
"
These words, after experiencing Grandma Xi’s betrayal, were indeed untrue.
However, Aunt Xi was moved and seemed to have tears in her eyes.
"Forever," Aunt Xi murmured, smiling sadly, "A long time ago, someone also told me, always be good to me."
"He didn't do it?" Yuan Qingling asked. This person must be Chu Shoufu, right? Yes, how could Chu Shoufu like a palace maid?
"I don't believe it!" said Grandma Xi, with a confused look on her face. "Who believes it? Who is he and who am I? If I don't believe it, then I will never know whether it is true. This is great."
Schrodinger's cat.
If you don’t believe it and don’t try it, there will always be two answers.
Yuan Qingling sighed.
"This life has passed by in such a muddle." Grandma Xi said quietly.
"A very beautiful and sad story." Yuan Qingling said.
Grandma Xi smiled, "Really?"
Not beautiful, only the person involved knows, not beautiful at all, because she experienced those long years and long tortures bit by bit.
I have regretted it, but I don’t dare to let it spread uncontrollably.
Because once you are willful, you will have many fantasies, and you will not be able to live your life like this.
Although I am confused now, most of my life has passed peacefully, like a dead stream.
Yuan Qingling felt that the atmosphere was suddenly a little sad, so she said: "By the way, the prince said that today we are choosing a concubine for King Qi. Do you think this concubine will still be the daughter of the Chu family?"
"Not necessarily!" said Aunt Xi.
"Not necessarily?" Yuan Qing Ling Cuo was astonished, "Princess Qi is about to be given up by Chu Chief Fu. After all, she has stains now. This Princess Qi's position as the official concubine may not be able to sit firmly for a long time. Chu Chief Fu will not choose a Chu family member.
Will my daughter come to hold a seat?"
Aunt Xi said softly: "Chu Shoufu may not have chosen Prince Qi as the crown prince. Moreover, even if he chooses Prince Qi, if there is a better woman, he will still choose a better one."
These words surprised Yuan Qingling.
"If he doesn't choose King Qi, then who should he choose? King Qi is his grandson, right? Moreover, you said that even if you choose King Qi, if there is a better woman, he will choose a better woman. What are you trying to do?"
Aunt Xi was silent for a moment and said: "Actually, Princess, you don't have to think about him so complicatedly. In his heart, family, country and the world are more important than anything else."
Yuan Qingling didn't believe this.
A person who holds great power directly threatens the imperial power. Do you think he only values his family, country and world? Maybe so, but it depends on whose family, country and world he is.
A person's ambition will gradually expand, she firmly believes in this.
However, Chu Shoufu seems to be Grandma Xi’s idol, so don’t say too much.
The flower viewing banquet was held in the brightly lit Imperial Garden.
It was not broad daylight, and it was held in such a hurry, which really makes people doubt the queen's intentions.
When Yuan Qing Ling arrived, Princess Sun had already arrived. She stepped forward to say hello to Yuan Qing Ling. Yuan Qing Ling looked at the various girls under the lights, wearing pink makeup and wearing jingle rings. She saw Chu Mingcui from a distance, and sisters Chu Mingyang also looked at her.
Be present.
"It's so lively tonight!" Yuan Qingling said.
Princess Sun smiled and said: "Of course it's lively. Who dares not to come to the Queen's post?"
"Wouldn't it be better to hold it in broad daylight?" Yuan Qing Ling said.
Princess Sun said: "I heard from Qin Tianjian that it will rain in the next few days. These noble ladies will be in a panic if they get wet. Plus the empress is anxious, so naturally she won't be restrained at night."
I see.
Princess Sun and Yuan Qingling walked forward, and almost all the princesses were present.
Yu Wenling was very happy to see Yuan Qingling, and held her arm, "Let's go, let's go to greet the queen first, and then go to the concubine."
"Is the Queen Mother here? Do you want to go and pay her respects to the Queen Mother first?" Yuan Qingling asked.
"If the imperial grandmother is not here, don't disturb her," Yu Wenling said.
The Queen and several concubines were sitting and talking in the pavilion in the garden. Yu Wenling took Yuan Qingling over to say hello. Princess Sun had already done so, so she did not follow.
The queen, the noble concubine, the virtuous concubine, the virtuous concubine, and the concubine Qin were all there. Yuan Qing went over to pay homage to them one by one.
Yuan Qingling has become famous recently. The daughter of a down-and-out marquis has transformed into a princess. She has also won the high regard of the emperor and the emperor. It is said that she has a particularly harmonious relationship with the king of Chu and his wife, so naturally she has attracted special attention.
Except for the virtuous concubine.
Concubine Xian looked at Yuan Qingling from left to right, and she didn't like it.
Origin is a problem, but now I find that my behavior is not generous and decent, which is really embarrassing.
Look at the way she salutes, look at the emphasis in her words, look at her makeup, look at her eyes that don't know where to look, it's really disgusting to look at.
How could Yuan Qingling not know that Concubine Xian had been looking at her with disgust?
When you hate someone, even breathing is wrong.
Therefore, she tried not to have any eye contact with Concubine Xian. It would be really embarrassing if they met with such disgusting looks.
Yuan Qingling characterized this mutual dislike as the discord between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
The queen looked at Yuan Qing and said: "I heard that Princess Chu cured King Huai's tuberculosis. I am very pleased after hearing this. I have been busy with palace affairs and haven't had time to give out a reward..."
As she spoke, she took off the jade bracelet on her wrist and handed it to Yuan Qingling, "This bracelet has been with me for more than 20 years. It was given by my grandfather when I was in the palace. To me, it has
It has a very precious meaning. Now that I am giving it to you, it can be regarded as a thank you for saving my son."
Yuan Qingling looked at the bracelet and saw that it was really crude.
She had seen Lu Ya wearing a string of bracelets, and the quality was better than this one.
However, she couldn't dislike it, because people said it was given by her grandfather and she had carried it for more than 20 years. It was very precious. Even the bracelet given by her grandfather was given to her. In the eyes of everyone, it was really a supreme kindness.
Pampered.
Yuan Qingling quickly took it and pretended to be flattered, "Thank you, Queen Mother, for the reward!"
The Concubine Xian snorted almost inaudibly. Wasn't it just a vulgar bracelet that the Queen had casually fooled into? As for the attitude of being so surprised that she wanted to kneel down and lick the Queen?
What a shame!
Yu Wenling was simple. She frowned slowly while looking at the bracelet, but she did not dare to say anything. She only waited for Yuan Qingling to retreat before she said softly: "I have never seen my mother wearing this bracelet before."
, Moreover, this bracelet is not a good thing, I guess the Chu family will not give such a crude thing to their granddaughter, fifth sister-in-law, there is no need to treat this thing as a treasure."
Yuan Qingling looked at the sincere Yu Wenling, put her arm around her shoulders and walked out, "Princess, there is no need to say this out loud. We just need to understand it in our hearts. Misfortune comes from speaking out."