Chapter 102 The Birthday Banquet of the Shunqing Palace
Emperor Ning stared at Yun Shang for a long time, then stood up, walked to the window and opened it, looking at the white outside the window, he sighed quietly, "It's a pity, you are a girl."
Yun Shang was startled. She didn't know why her father said that. She just looked at Emperor Ning who was lost in thought alone. Yun Shang lowered his head and didn't ask any questions.
"I know about this, but let's end it here. Is that palace maid named Bi Luo? I will issue an order later, saying that because Bi Luo hated Concubine Jin, she placed the moss from the well on the road without permission.
The concubine fell down, and later she was afraid that the incident would be exposed, so she jumped into the well and committed suicide." Emperor Ning's voice was a bit helpless.
Yun Shang was silent for a moment, then lowered her head and responded meekly, "Yes."
Emperor Ning turned his head and looked at Yun Shang's trembling earrings, "Why don't you ask me?"
After hearing the words, Yun Shang thought for a moment and then said, "My father is the king of a country, and Yun Shang is just a woman with little knowledge. She is definitely not as thorough as her father in thinking about things. Although Chang'er doesn't know why her father made such a decision,
It's just that Chang'er has seen clearly these days that the emperor cares about his mother and concubine very much. This matter involves too many people, including Concubine Ming, Miss Li, the emperor's sister, and perhaps more unknown people.
If you continue to investigate, the person who will be harmed in the end will most likely be the pregnant mother-in-law..."
When Emperor Ning heard this, his eyes became even more appreciative. He didn't know much about this daughter before. He only knew that she was frail and sickly and had a calm temperament, but now it seemed that she was smart.
"It's good that you know, but now is not the time..." Emperor Ning sighed, a coldness flashing in his eyes.
Yun Shang lowered his head, naturally knowing that now was not the best time to attack Prime Minister Li's family, so he did not call anyone else, but came to talk to Emperor Ning alone about the matter. The Prime Minister's family was very involved, and he would
Disintegrate it bit by bit, but now is not the time. If Concubine Ming and Li Yingying are brought out now, Prime Minister Li will definitely take the opportunity to fight back.
"Father, now we have announced to the outside world that the mother-in-law has had a miscarriage, but there are many people with bad intentions in this palace. Just a casual inspection will tell you that the mother-in-law's miscarriage is just a cover. When the time comes, I am afraid that the mother-in-law will be miscarried.
The concubine is in danger. The father has a palace in Fenglai City. It is better to let the mother and concubine go to the palace to wait for the childbirth in peace. Fenglai City is also close to Ningguo Temple, and my grandfather also lives nearby in seclusion and has some care. In this palace
Although it is heavily guarded, no matter how strong the guard is, it cannot withstand the tricks of the women in the palace."
Emperor Ning raised his head and stared at Yun Shang for a long time, "Have you met Mrs. Xiao?"
Yun Chang nodded, "Grandpa has some friendship with Abbot Wu Na. When Chang'er was recuperating in Ningguo Temple, grandpa visited Chang'er and also taught Chang'er some music, chess, calligraphy and painting."
Emperor Ning pondered for a moment and then said, "No wonder, I just said that the painting you painted at the palace banquet that day had a vaguely familiar style. It turned out to be the Taifu..." After a long pause, he continued, "Since it is
Tutor, I have nothing to worry about. According to what you said, let Shujin go to the palace in Fenglai City to recuperate, but there are some people in the palace who have to be careful..."
"I know that I will go to the palace tomorrow to explore the way, clean up the palace, and then send my mother and concubine there. What do you think, father?" Yun Shang said in a low voice.
Emperor Ning shook his head, "I'm afraid you will arouse more suspicion once you go there. So, I will ask Prince Jing to go quietly. In a few days, you will go to Ningguo Temple to pray. When the time comes, take your mother and concubine with you.
Now that Prince Jing is here, I feel more at ease."
Prince Jing? Yun Shang frowned, just thinking that with Prince Jing's presence, the safety of his mother and concubine could indeed be guaranteed, so he said no more, "My son, I obey the decree."
As soon as Yun Shang returned to the Qingxin Palace, Emperor Ning's decree came down. He only said that Bi Luo had harmed Concubine Jin. He was afraid that the matter would be exposed, so he committed suicide in fear of being punished. His body was exposed for three days and the body was thrown into a mass grave. Along with this decree, the decree was issued.
There was also a decree from the Queen, naming Concubine Jin as Concubine Jin. She also said that Concubine Jin was injured and needed to rest, and she would set off to Fenglai Palace on a certain date.
"Princess, the murderer is obviously not the palace maid, why did the emperor insist on saying it was the palace maid?" Qianyin frowned. He went to inquire about it that day. The little palace maid had never left Changchun Palace at all and had no time to go.
Do something like that.
Yun Shang raised the corners of her lips and smiled, "There is no need to mention this matter again. The real murderer is still unable to move, but once this incident comes, they will have another crime in the heart of the father. When their crimes become more and more serious,
When it happens more and more, it becomes impossible for the gods to save them."
Qianyin didn't know what Yun Shang was referring to, but she secretly felt sorry for Yun Shang.
"Qianyin, please tell us to go down and have our people in each palace watch carefully what actions each palace has taken these days. If anything unusual comes up, report to me. There is not a single vegetarian in this palace." Yun Shang closed her eyes slightly, her heart slowly drifting away.
There was a hint of coldness in him. He wanted to put his hidden stakes in various places as soon as possible to form his own sources of information. While taking precautions, he could also find the right opportunity to disintegrate Prime Minister Li's power bit by bit.
Lose.
The next day, when Yun Shang went to Qiwu Palace to pay her respects, the queen deliberately asked Yun Shang to stay until the end. After all the concubines left, the queen smiled and took a post from Xiu Xin beside her and said, "This is by the way.
The post sent by Prince Qing's Mansion, tomorrow is Princess Shunqing's birthday. Prince Shunqing is the late emperor's younger brother, and Princess Shunqing is also older. Fortunately, Prince Shunqing's eldest son and county prince are outstanding.
The characters, the prince concubines and the county princesses are all very nice. You have been back in the palace for so long and have not had much contact with the ministers and their families. Since the emperor has given you and Prince Jing a marriage, you will also be a princess in the future.
If you get in touch with these people more early, it will be good for you in the future."
When Yun Shang heard this, she was secretly surprised. In her previous life, what the Queen disliked the most was that she had too much contact with the officials' families. Now why did she suddenly think of this and actually asked her to have more contact with the officials' families?
There's something fishy about this...
Although she was secretly guarded in her heart, Yun Chang's face showed meekness, "Yes, Chang'er just listens to the mother's arrangements."
"Hmm." The queen tugged on the brocade handkerchief in her hand, coughed slightly, and said, "By the way, it's your first time to attend such a birthday banquet, so you can't be careless about the birthday gift you give to the old princess. The old princess is also a member of the royal family, so what?
I have seen all the treasures. I know that your palace has limited examples, and I am afraid that I can't find any outstanding gifts, so I asked Xiuxin to prepare them for you." The queen said, then turned to Xiuxin and said, "
Go and bring the things to the princess."
Yun Shang's heart tightened secretly. When did the queen become so kind?
Xiu Xin moved the things in and placed them in an exquisite sandalwood box. The box was carved with fine begonia flowers. Yun Shang stepped forward and opened the box, and saw a fine jadeite placed in the box.
The jade made of longevity peaches is extremely transparent green, and it can be seen at a glance that it is a peerless treasure. Yun Shang stretched out her hand to touch the longevity peach in the box, and exclaimed, "This is the first time that Chang'er has picked up such a transparent jade.
, and such a big one, it must be priceless, the old princess will definitely like it, thank you very much, Chang'er, Queen Mother."
The queen smiled extremely dignifiedly, "That's natural. The old princess is considered a prominent figure in the imperial city. Chang'er, you must remember that you must try your best to please the old princess. If the old princess looks at you differently,
, all the ladies in this imperial city must respect you."
Yun Chang nodded, "Shang'er knows, Chang'er will definitely behave well, but Chang'er has never met this old princess, and Chang'er doesn't know what the old princess likes."
The Queen smiled and said, "Old Princess Xu is getting older. She likes peace and quiet, and she also likes more elegant colors, especially cyan and blue. She likes to drink Dahongpao, and her favorite dish is anchovy fins. Remember
Just stay put..."
Yun Chang listened very seriously and nodded repeatedly, "Shang'er understands."
After talking about Princess Shunqing's preferences, the queen asked Yun Shang to leave Qiwu Palace. Yun Shang took the jade peach back to Qingxin Palace, took it out and looked at it carefully, "It's really the best quality, it's really bright and lustrous."
, this kind of workmanship is very rare.”
Qin Yi was a little worried, "But princess, the queen asked you to go to Prince Shunqing's Mansion, but I always feel that something is wrong."
Yun Shang smiled and said, "Of course something is wrong. When has she, Li Yiran, been so kind and explained to me Princess Shunqing's preferences one by one?"
Yun Shang waved to Qian Yin, "Send the message out and ask people to find out what Princess Shunqing likes and dislikes. Remember, the more detailed the better."
Qianyin responded, turned around and walked out the door.
Yun Shang's eyes fell on the jadeite, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Princess Shunqing's fiftieth birthday, Yun Shang got up early, and Qianyin walked in with water, "Princess, the news has come in, what the Queen said about Princess Shunqing's preferences is correct."
"Oh?" Yun Shang raised her eyebrows, picked up some water and washed her face. She took the brocade handkerchief handed over by Qianyin, wiped her face, and sat in front of the dressing table.
Qin Yi came over and picked up the comb to dress Yun Shang.
Qianyin hung up the brocade handkerchief and then walked over and continued, "Princess Shunqing likes cyan and blue the most, so most of her clothes are cyan and blue. What Princess Shunqing hates the most is when someone talks to her.
The colors of his clothes clashed with each other, so clothes of these two colors must never be worn."
"I see..." Yun Shang smiled slightly, "If anyone else knew that Princess Shunqing liked these two colors the most, they would definitely try their best to please her, and in terms of color, the easiest thing to please is clothes. However,
If I really dress like this, I'm afraid Princess Shunqing will secretly hate me. The Queen Mother is very thoughtful, and what she said is absolutely correct, but..."
Qinyi combed her hair, picked up a plain hairband from the dressing table, and tied it into a bow in her hair. She frowned slightly and said, "It's just the princess. Could it be that the queen asked the princess to go to Shunqing Palace to celebrate her birthday just to make the princess happy?"
Wearing clothes of the wrong color to challenge the princess? If the princess doesn't wear any clothes, will her plan be ruined soon?"
Yun Shang's eyes fell on the sandalwood box, and she said with a smile, "Of course not..."
"Then princess, it's better not to go. I'm afraid that the queen has evil thoughts, and she's in the Shunqing Palace. If something happens to the princess, she can't be blamed." Qin Yi only felt a little uneasy in her heart.
Something happened to the master. If something happens to the princess again, what should I do?
Yun Shang turned around, held Qin Yi's hand and said, "I can't always stay in Qingxin Hall and be a coward, right? I will be careful, Qin Yi, you can rest assured."
Qinyi nodded, turned around and got a water-pink dress for Yun Shang, waited for Yun Shang to put it on, and brought a large cloak of the same color, tied it for Yun Shang, and then hugged the sandalwood box
Followed Yun Shang out of Qingxin Palace.
When they reached the palace gate, the carriage was already waiting. Qianyin helped Yun Shang get into the carriage, and the master and servant headed towards Prince Shunqing's Mansion.
"Princess Huiguo has arrived..." Following the announcement, everyone in the garden looked towards the door.
A woman about thirty years old came over with a hearty laugh, "I was just saying that I heard the cry of magpies early in the morning. Someone must be coming. But as soon as I finished speaking, I heard the princess coming.
.”
Qianyin walked behind Yun Shang, lowered her head and said softly, "This is Crown Princess Wen Ruxin, the wife of Princess Shun's eldest son, and the eldest daughter of the Minister of Household Affairs."
Yun Chang nodded, raised her eyes and said with a smile, "Auntie is so polite, this is really embarrassing for Chang'er."
The woman seemed to be stunned when she heard Yun Shang calling her so affectionately, but she quickly realized it. She walked up to Yun Shang and took Yun Shang's hand and said, "Look, let me tell you, although Princess Huiguo
She is young, but she is a real beauty. These ladies and ladies are still doubtful, saying that they can't compare with Princess Huajing. In my opinion, Princess Huiguo is the most beautiful."
There was a burst of laughter from the side, and Yun Shang raised his eyes and saw that there were many people whom Yun Shang had met in his previous life.
Yun Shang squinted her eyes. Although the woman in front of her seemed to be straightforward, she was just a thief. She caught her unawares. Yun Shang smiled slightly and said, "Auntie is talking nonsense, although Chang'er
In the deep palace, I also know that the imperial sister is recognized as the most beautiful woman, and Chang'er is not even one-tenth of the imperial sister. Aunt, you are always good at comforting people, but if you hear it like this, it is a lie. Chang'er
I won’t be happy if I hear that.”
The Crown Princess burst out laughing and said quickly, "No matter how bold I am, I don't dare to deceive the princess. The old princess is entertaining guests in her yard. Princess, please follow me to visit the old princess first. If you know that the princess is coming,
She must be very happy."
Yun Chang nodded and said with a smile, "Then Chang'er will ask Auntie to lead Chang'er the way."
The Crown Princess quickly said several times, "No trouble, no trouble." Then she took Yun Shang out of the garden.
Prince Shunqing's palace did not look very luxurious, but it was also full of elegance. The pavilions and pavilions were actually built according to the gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, giving it a unique sense of elegance. Yun Shang praised it, and the imperial concubine's eyes showed a hint of elegance.
Proudly, he said with a smile, "This was designed by the old prince himself. The old princess is from Jiangnan. The old prince was afraid that the princess would not be used to leaving home, so he made a special trip to repair the palace like this."
"Oh?" Yun Shang turned to look at the Crown Princess, "The prince and the princess have a very good relationship, which is really enviable."
Hearing this, the Crown Princess laughed and said, "Princess wants to get married, right? I heard from the prince that the emperor has granted marriage to the princess and Prince Jing. Prince Jing is the husband of many daughters in the imperial city. Princess
That’s the real blessing.”
Yun Shang followed the Crown Princess around several gardens and walked into a courtyard built by the water. In the courtyard was a two-story pavilion. One side of the courtyard faced the water. There were many bamboo forests planted in the courtyard. It was indeed a typical Jiangnan water town.
Style.
"Princess, please come inside. The old princess is right here." The Crown Princess smiled and walked in with Yun Shang.
Yun Shang saw several old ladies and several young ladies sitting in the room. On the mahogany chair at the end was a kind woman, wearing a dark blue dress embroidered with bamboo, with a faint smile on her face.
With a bit of fierceness.
"Mom, Princess Huiguo is here to wish you a birthday." The Crown Princess smiled and stood aside.
Yun Shang walked forward with a smile and said, "Chang'er wishes the princess eternal blessings and longevity." Qinyi on the side quickly handed over the sandalwood box. Yun Shang opened the box and said, "Chang'er also
I didn’t know what to give to the princess, so I asked my mother for this jade longevity peach, borrowed flowers to offer to the Buddha, and gave it to the princess.”
The old princess stared at Yun Shang with burning eyes and said with a smile, "The best gift is for the princess to come and celebrate my birthday..."
A voice from the side came, "The quality of this jadeite longevity peach is really good. Looking at the jadeite, the water color is really excellent, almost transparent, and the appearance of this longevity peach is also lifelike."
The old princess smiled and asked the nanny on the side to take the sandalwood box, and said with a smile, "Yes, this is the first time I have seen such beautiful jade. Princess Huiguo is really thoughtful." After that, she continued.
Pulling Yun Shang to ask some questions, Yun Shang answered them one by one, and the old princess said, "There are some old ladies here in this palace, which are very boring. Princess, you might as well take these ladies to play in the garden, let's
It’s really hard for these young people to come and listen to our chatter.”
The old ladies below heard this and smiled, then said to the young woman beside them, "In that case, you can go play with the princess."
Yun Shang smiled and led the women out of the garden. Then a beautiful woman walked up to Yun Shang with a smile and said, "Princess, you are so beautiful. I have never seen such a beautiful person in the past."
Yun Shang heard a secret voice coming from behind her, "The daughter of Taichang Temple, Jing Wenxi."
Hearing this, Yun Shang was about to answer, but she heard another voice with a bit of sarcasm, "Jing Wenxi, you are really shameless. Is there anyone in this imperial city who doesn't know that you like Prince Jing? The emperor just gave him
Prince Jing and Princess Huiguo are getting married. I advise you to put away those dirty thoughts of yours. Are you still thinking about trying to please the princess so that she can convince Prince Jing to marry you back as a concubine? Haha.
,Innocent."
Yun Shang didn't know that there was such a hidden meaning in it, so she turned around and looked at the woman who spoke out with a smile, but saw that the woman had an extremely beautiful face, and her frown was the scenery. She just said
The words were really hurtful.
Jing Wenxi gritted his teeth, but ignored the woman who spoke. He just frowned and looked at Yun Shang with an aggrieved look, "Princess, I didn't think so in the past."
Yun Shang smiled and was about to say a few words of comfort when she heard a cold voice, "It's useless even if you think so, I will not marry anyone except Chang'er..." (To be continued)
