In the main courtyard, except for bursts of music, there was almost no sound at this evening time.
The sound of the piano came from the flower hall, with a hint of resentment.
This princess's mansion was not so deserted originally. During those years when Concubine Wu was favored, even though she restrained the people under her and kept a low profile as much as possible, she could not conceal the aura of blooming flowers.
The daughter that Concubine Wu and the emperor loved was naturally the most noble girl in the world. Let alone any precious jewels, even if she wanted the stars and the moon, Concubine Wu and the emperor might not be able to satisfy her.
But now, the owner of the Princess Mansion is no longer as doting as before, and the Princess Mansion seems to have declined, giving off a sense of desolation.
In the flower hall where the sound of the piano could be heard, there were only Concubine Wu and Princess Xinping, no one else.
The palace maids and chamberlains who used to be with them were all sent away.
Concubine Wu was dressed in plain clothes, and she still looked beautiful and peaceful, but if you look carefully, you can see that her wrinkles, which were not obvious at first, have appeared around the corners of her eyes.
She also lacks the calmness and calmness she had when she was truly favored. Under her seemingly calm appearance, there is a faint anxiety of being at a disadvantage.
Concubine Wu never spoke, she just sat there, quietly listening to the sound of the piano.
When the song ended, Concubine Wu opened her eyes and looked at the girl who was kneeling and playing the piano.
The girl had raven hair, only decorated with a jade hairpin. Her body was also plain color, but her hands were as white as jade. As another piece of music was played, Concubine Wu knew that her daughter was paying her respects to her in this way.
Protested and refused to communicate with her.
After a long time, Concubine Wu finally couldn't wait any longer.
She sighed quietly and said: "Xinping, your father has forgiven you. If you go to the palace to apologize and sue, your father will issue an order to reset you and choose a horse for you. You can also
Not young anymore…”
"It's actually your father's wish that I can come out today. Otherwise, I want to ask for grace to see you, but I'm afraid I won't be able to do so."
After all, once you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea. Not to mention her, even if she is as noble as a queen, still she will be trapped in the palace day and night?
This princess mansion is not something that a concubine like her can just come to if she wants to.
She also really felt sorry for her daughter. Her daughter was so stubborn and refused to give up on this matter for so long, which made Concubine Wu feel very troubled.
Princess Xinping stopped, stood up slowly, turned around, and looked at her sitting mother-in-law.
She is a little older, but she has lost a lot of weight compared to that time. Just a smile, and she no longer has the high spirits of the past.
However, the sorrow of separation and the resentment have a lot more charm.
Seeing that she didn't answer, Concubine Wu suddenly became more and more annoyed. She wanted to persuade her a few more words, but she glanced around and suddenly stopped at one place.
I saw something seemed to be placed on the table.
When she arrived, her daughter was playing the piano. She came in and waited for so long without moving around.
Concubine Wu didn't notice it before, but now, she seemed to feel something. She stood up and stepped forward to pick up a scroll from the table. She saw a poem written on it!
"Standing in the dangerous building, the wind is blowing softly. I look at the spring sorrow, the sky is gloomy. The grass color and smoke are still shining in the sky. I am speechless, who can rely on my thoughts.
I plan to get drunk on my madness. I sing to the wine, and the strong music is still tasteless. The clothes are getting wider and wider, and I will never regret it. I feel haggard because of the beauty."
Concubine Wu's original anger suddenly turned into complex emotions. She looked at the poem for a long time, then looked at her much thinner daughter, and couldn't help but sigh.
"This is his work? He deserves to be the number one scholar."
When she said this, she paid attention to her daughter's expression.
Sure enough, when she said these words, Princess Xinping's expression was slightly startled, as if she was remembering someone.
At this moment, Concubine Wu suddenly resented that person. She was obviously related to Xinping, so why did she have to harm her daughter like this?
But thinking about her daughter's infatuation and the attitude of Dai Wang towards her daughter, she really couldn't say that this was caused by Dai Wang's deliberate guidance.
Even if she is the mother-in-law of Princess Xinping, this matter has little to do with King Dai. He cannot be held responsible for it just because King Dai has saved his daughter or helped his daughter, or even because he is too good.
Bar?
There is no such truth in this world!
Not to mention, Daiwang is the son of the crown prince, and Xinping is Daiwang’s aunt!
Under such a relationship, Wang Dai already has a wife with whom he has a good relationship. How could he have any thoughts about Xinping?
Xinping is obsessed with things and has gone too far.
But we can't blame Xinping. King Dai himself has seen it once, and he is indeed a handsome gentleman. His charm and literary talents are all first-class.
I had even thought about asking the emperor to grant me a marriage, so how could I blame Xinping for falling in love at first sight?
She sighed and continued: "I also understand what you are thinking. If he is only the number one scholar, I will sacrifice my face and hurt my virginity, but I am also willing to break up my original wife and ask the emperor to grant you a marriage."
"But he is not, he is the son of the prince. Not only will your behavior be fruitless, it will also cause disaster..."
At this point, a female official hurried in from outside with a strange expression. This female official was from Orchidaceae. She looked young and had a slender figure. Her expression attracted Concubine Wu's attention.
At this time, Concubine Wu did not realize the seriousness of the matter, but when Lancao finished reporting, Concubine Wu's expression changed.
In the past, Concubine Wu, who had been restraining and persuading her daughter even though she was concerned about ethics, never forced herself to do anything to her daughter.
But at this moment, her face changed drastically, she suppressed her panic, and said coldly to Princess Xinping: "Xinping, you can stop thinking. From now on, you are not allowed to copy the poems of the king, and you are not allowed to leave the princess's house!
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After finishing speaking, without waiting for a rebuttal, he said calmly: "Come here, call the manager and steward of the Princess Mansion over. I have something to say."
The people around him suddenly knew something was going on and acted cautiously.
After a while, someone came in. According to the court system, the Princess Mansion has one person who is the official, starting from the seventh rank, one person who is the chief minister, one who is the eighth rank, and one person who is recording the affairs, who is the ninth rank. In addition, there are also managers, each in charge of the affairs.
Regarding matters such as property, farmland, and entry and exit, the magistrates and magistrates are all eunuchs, but they are normal people in charge.
At this time, we salute together.
Concubine Wu directly ordered: "Now, you all obey my orders."
"Yes!" The hierarchy in the palace is very strict. Most of the people in the Princess's Mansion are owned by the palace, and most of them are even sent by Concubine Wu's palace to her daughter. Therefore, when the old master orders, everyone bows their heads respectfully and obeys the order.
"From now on during the Chinese New Year, Princess Xinping is not allowed to go anywhere except the palace and the princess' mansion. If she wants to enter the palace, she must be escorted by your people in person!"
"Did you hear it and understand it?"
"Yes!" All the eunuchs and maids immediately responded respectfully.
"Xinping, do you understand yourself?" Concubine Wu turned around and said sharply.
In the flower hall, if it had been before, Princess Xinping would have exploded a long time ago, but now, although her face was darkened by Concubine Wu's words, she did not get angry immediately, she just frowned.
What did Lan Cao say just now that made the mother-in-law so shocked?
It's a pity that in the past, she had useful people under her command, so she didn't have to be detained in this princess's mansion. Naturally, she could get a lot of information.
Unlike now, the latest news is often not delivered to her immediately.
Seeing that Concubine Wu seemed to have heard the news about the acting king, and feared that it was bad news, Princess Xinping became a little anxious, but she knew better that after her mother-in-law had just given the order, it was not convenient for her to resist immediately, even if she wanted to give the order
Whatever people do, at least they cannot do it now.
Daiwang...what happened?
Princess Xinping lowered her eyes slightly, suppressed the emotions in her eyes, and just said calmly: "Concubine, I understand."