Chapter One Hundred and Thirty The People Who Bring Flowers
"You said my mother is true. It's not that I really can't get married. Even if I really can't get married, there's no need to be so anxious. The families she's been looking at for me are all wealthy families, and the sons of those powerful people are all.
, all of them are so weak, it's enough." Wang Jinyan wailed twice, sighed, and then couldn't help complaining, "Do you know which three families she admires the most? Ning Ye from Prince Shunqing's Mansion,
Li Zhiyan from Li Mansion, and Liu Qiyan, the new top scholar."
Yun Shang's eyebrows moved slightly, and she looked at Wang Jinyan amusedly, "They are both good. Although Ning Ye and Li Zhiyan are young masters, it can be seen that Mrs. Wang still cares about you very much. The two of them have one thing in common, that is
They are all legitimate sons, but they are not the eldest sons. If you get married, you won't be too sad. The treatment of legitimate sons is much better than that of concubines. And, most importantly, you don't need to be in charge of the middle son, and you don't have to work too hard.
Not to mention the new top scholar Liu Qiyan. He is the top scholar in a new subject. His sister is now a beloved concubine with unlimited future. Moreover, she is an orphan with no father or mother at home. You don’t have to wait on her if you join her.
My parents-in-law, I feel relaxed and at ease."
The corners of Wang Jinyan's mouth twitched, and she lay on the beauty's legs, sighing for a long time, "I know my mother is doing it for my own good, but I really don't like them. Like Ning Ye, who doesn't know that his confidante is as good as ever?"
There are countless Jiangzhi crucian carp, haven't they been entangled with the most beautiful woman recently? Li Zhi looked down on the military attache, he looked like Prime Minister Li, and he didn't like it. As for Liu Qiyan, he didn't see it.
Yes, but since he is the number one scholar in a new subject, he must be a nerd."
Yun Shang laughed. Everyone in the imperial city was fighting for these things, but when Wang Jinyan said them, they were all so disgusting.
After a pause, Wang Jinyan said again, "But now there should be only two choices. Hehe, Ning Ye is not willing to marry me either. Haha, I heard from my brother that he accompanied his mother to the Yiren Building that day to choose jewelry.
When I was there, I happened to meet Ning Ye, who was choosing hairpins with a little beauty. Ning Ye greeted his brother and mother respectfully, but later, after his mother left, she found something left inside and went back to get it.
When I was there, I heard Ning Ye and the little beauty saying that Wang Shilang still wanted to marry his daughter to me, and that Wang Jinyan, a girl, knows how to brush a gun and use a stick, how can she have the tenderness and charm of the little beauty."
Yun Shang's expression changed. There was no doubt that Ning Ye had martial arts skills, and his martial arts skills were not weak. With his skills, he must have noticed that Mrs. Wang went back again, but he still said such things...
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"Yes, yes, Miss Wang is right, but your mother is not wrong to worry. At your age now, you should really think about life-long matters. Come, tell me, what do you want to marry?
What kind of person?" Yun Shang said with a smile.
Wang Jinyan suddenly lost his anger and leaned on the couch. After a while, he said, "I'm just telling you, I hope I can find an ordinary person. I'm lazy and don't like big houses."
There is intrigue in the house, and I have a bad temper, so I just hope he can tolerate me a little bit."
Hearing this, Yun Shang was silent for a long time, and then sighed quietly. The person Wang Jinyan mentioned may be the ideal husband of many women, but with the status of the Wang family, it may be difficult to achieve it.
After Wang Jinyan finished speaking, his face turned red, and after a while he said with a smile, "Oh, Chang'er, you are so bad, you only know how to trick me, so forget it. Anyway, my brother hasn't married yet. If mother talks about me, I will
I just use my brother to deal with her. If she is unhappy, I will quietly run away from home and find a man in the world."
Yun Shang shook her head, "Only you dare to act like this relying on your parents' love."
Wang Jinyan smiled and said, "By the way, you can also ask Prince Jing to see if any of his generals are suitable and introduce one to me."
Yun Shang laughed, "You're not ashamed either."
But even though she said this, Yun Shang took the matter to heart. As soon as she returned to the palace, she wrote a letter to Prince Jing to mention it. She also sent a special letter to Ning Qian to let her keep an eye on Ning Ye.
Yun Shang thought of what Wang Jinyan said just now and frowned, Ning Ye... who is it?
Duke Hua kept his promise and went to the palace to meet Emperor Ning the next day. However, Yun Shang sent many people, but they were unable to find out Duke Hua's true intention of coming to the imperial city. However, Duke Hua seemed to be like
In a decent manner, he asked Prince Jing to help him get a lot of portraits of his daughter's family in the imperial city, and it seemed that he was really here to choose a princess for the Crown Prince of Xia.
Yun Shang curled her lips slightly. Prince Xia is the eldest son of the step-empress of Xia. That day, King Jing said that he was extraordinary-looking and majestic. It was true that Prince Xia was a person who liked to practice martial arts.
His martial arts skills seem to be good, and he is very brave in leading troops in battles, but his intelligence seems to be somewhat lacking, and he is just a rough and tumble man who does not know how to foresight.
Compared with Xia Houjing, they seem to be two extremes.
The preliminary election for the Flower Appreciation Festival has passed, and the Flower Appreciation Banquet is getting closer. Yun Shang actually begged Emperor Ning to let Hua Jing come out for a walk before the Flower Appreciation Banquet. Although Emperor Ning felt a little bit
Doubtful, but did not refuse, maybe he also knew that if Hua Jing did not appear, then it would be difficult for the drama to continue. Because both Xia and Yelang came for the purpose of marriage, and now Ning
Although there were two princesses, and both of them were unmarried, they would never dare to let them compete with Prince Jing. Therefore, Hua Jing was the best choice. Although Hua Jing had been married before, she had
There was still such a scandal in time, but it didn't matter, she was always the eldest daughter of Queen Ning Guo, and she also had a grandfather who was the head of hundreds of officials.
Hua Jing was released from the ban three days before the flower-viewing banquet. Although it was only said that she was recovering well, many people already knew about the day of the hunt and tacitly did not mention it again.
When Yun Shang went to greet the queen the next morning, she saw Hua Jing. Hua Jing had changed a lot. Maybe it was a big blow this time. Hua Jing lost a lot of weight and exuded a sense of self-consciousness.
With a feeling of pity, he stood beside the queen, his eyes timidly, as if with tears in his eyes, and his voice was much softer. When he saw Yun Shang, he also called out politely, "Emperor sister."
Seeing this, Yun Shang raised her eyebrows, quickly moved forward, took Hua Jing's hand, sighed, and said with a bit of heartache, "Sister has lost so much weight due to this disease, and she has suffered so much.
The servants of the Princess Mansion have not been serving you well these days. It makes Chang'er feel bad to see her. Why don't you move into the palace and live there for a few days? My mother misses her so much these days. When my sister fell ill, even my mother lost weight.
It just so happens that my mother can talk to my sister more."
When the Queen heard this, she also nodded, "What Chang'er said is absolutely true. I will report to the Emperor later and ask Chang'er to stay for a while."
Just as he was talking, he heard Emperor Ning's voice coming over, "I have already heard it. In this case, let Hua Jing stay in the palace. The flower appreciation banquet is coming soon. Hua Jing has not participated in such a banquet for a long time.
Ask some more nuns to teach her some rules."
Everyone hurriedly greeted him.
When Hua Jing heard this, a flash of hatred flashed in his eyes. After a while, he gritted his teeth and saluted Emperor Ning, "Thank you, Father. I will definitely live up to Father's expectations and be a good example."
Yun Shang felt relieved when she saw Hua Jing's appearance. She thought that Hua Jing had learned a lesson after suffering a blow. It turned out that it was just a superficial effort and it didn't matter.
Emperor Ning sat on the main seat and nodded, "Everyone, get up." Then he looked at Hua Jing carefully. Seeing her desolate look, he didn't show any other expression.
They all said lightly, "I have indeed lost some weight. There is also a small kitchen in the Qiwu Palace on the left and right. You can just live in the Qiwu Palace and let the servants prepare some food according to your preferences. These days,
Spend more time with your queen mother."
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. As soon as the words fell, both the queen and Hua Jing looked a little stunned. The queen quickly adjusted her position after a moment, but Hua Jing seemed a little unwilling, but Ning
The emperor's eyes were blazing, and he no longer had the care he had before, leaving her unable to speak.
I sneered secretly in my heart, I just want her to get married, why bother to say it so tactfully, asking her to spend more time with the queen. However, if they really get married, I'm afraid it will be really difficult to see each other again.
Thinking of this, he felt even more sad. His eyes fell on Yun Shang who seemed to have nothing to do with him. His hatred became even worse. All of this was her fault. It was all thanks to her. How could she not
Hate or not, Ning Yunshang, don't think that you can sit back and relax just because I'm leaving. Even if I go to get married, I have to take revenge before getting married.
Yun Chang felt Hua Jing's malicious gaze and remained calm. She looked at Emperor Ning with a smile and said, "Father is partial. That day, Chang'er saw her father's osmanthus cake in Qinzheng Hall and she was so greedy. Father,
They don’t want to give it to me either.”
After hearing this, Emperor Ning looked at Yun Shang, who was sitting quietly beside him. His eyes were gradually filled with warmth, and he scolded softly, "You are my daughter. I don't know what your plans are? Jing."
The king sends you a lot of sweet-scented osmanthus cakes every few days into the palace, thinking I don’t know? You are just teasing me because you see that the sweet-scented osmanthus cakes are made by a concubine. Your temper is becoming more and more lawless.
"
Yun Shang chuckled, turned her head and held Empress Yuan Zhen's arm and said, "Mother, look, Chang'er is jealous of how my father protects the elegant concubine."
The concubine on the side looked a little panicked, but Yun Shang couldn't get in the conversation with the queen, so she lowered her head and said nothing.
The Queen raised her lips and smiled, with a dignified expression, "You are so old, you are so coquettish with the Emperor, and you are not afraid of being laughed at by so many people. If you like to eat sweet-scented osmanthus cake, I will ask the kitchen to make it and send it to you.
.If you like Yabi’s cooking, she is naturally not a stingy person. If you want to eat, just tell her."
Yabi quickly said "yes" with a hint of fear.
When Yun Shang heard this, she laughed and said, "My mother still loves me."
Emperor Ning shook his head, a little helpless, "You are used to finding a backer for yourself. By the way, yesterday I received a letter from Abbot Wu Na, asking how you were. He also said that some time ago, I found out that you met
For your destined marriage, let me say congratulations to you."
Hearing this, a faint blush appeared on Yun Chang's face, and she lowered her head and said, "Shang'er takes the medicine that the abbot gave to Chang'er every day. Although her body is still relatively weak now, she has basically not gotten sick again.
Chang'er may not have visited Ningguo Temple for a long time to visit Abbot Wu Na. Chang'er will never forget the kindness the abbot showed to Chang'er. When the flower viewing party is over, Chang'er will go to Ningguo Temple to see Abbot Wu Na.
I also want to stay in Laifeng Palace for a while, as my mother-in-law is about to give birth, and Chang'er wants to be the first one to see her younger siblings."
When Emperor Ning heard this, he seemed to think of Concubine Jin, with a hint of concern in his expression, "Abbot Wu has been so kind to you. You should visit him often. You are a grateful person. My father is very pleased. However,
If you want to be the first to see your brothers and sisters, that's not possible. After those envoys have left, I have to go to the palace to stay. Of course, I have to be the first to see my children."
Yun Shang couldn't help but feel a little amused when she heard Emperor Ning's words. She looked at the people present and saw that the smile on the corner of the Queen's mouth seemed to have frozen. It hung there for a long time without any anger at all.
, while Hua Jing lowered his head, holding his hands tightly, and looked at the concubines here, some were indifferent, some were faintly jealous, and there were all kinds of expressions...
Yun Shang said goodbye to the Queen and Emperor Ning, and returned to Qingxin Palace with Qian Yin. As soon as Qian Yin entered the palace, she told Qin Yi in detail what happened in Qi Wu Palace just now, with a hint of emotion in her expression.
He gloated, "Sister Qinyi, you didn't see that the expressions on the faces of Queen Cai and Hua Jing just now were really wonderful, but Hua Jing was a little calmer and not as stupid as before."
Yun Shang smiled. Hua Jing is not a stupid person. Judging from the previous methods, he is also scheming. It's just that Hua Jing has been pampered since he was a child, so he is naturally a little bit pampered, and a little less scheming.
Forbearance.
If she had learned to be patient, she would have been an opponent that could not be ignored. Unfortunately, at least she has not fully learned it yet.
When Qin Yi heard Qian Yin talking about Yun Shang's teasing about Emperor Ning, her expression moved slightly and she said hesitantly, "Princess, Lady Yabi...will she be angry if you say that?"
Yun Shang smiled slightly and shook her head, "Ya Bin is also someone I have trained for a long time. Naturally, she will not get angry with me because of such a trivial matter. Instead, I can help her. I see the queen wants to
I have taken her under my command, but I can't completely trust her for a while. If I target her intentionally or unintentionally like this, I'm afraid the queen will trust her even more."
The two maids nodded and stopped talking about this matter. Qinyi said softly, "Princess, just now the master's people sent a message to the slave. The master reminded the princess to be more careful with the people in the Li family, saying that now
The envoys are all in the imperial city, and I am afraid that Prime Minister Li will target the princess. There are many people installed by the Li family in the palace, so we must be extra careful."
Yun Shang felt warm in her heart. The mother-in-law was raising her fetus in Laifeng Palace, but she still paid attention to the trends in the imperial city and warned Yun Shang.
Yun Shang smiled slightly, "I understand."
Although Yun Shang deserved it well and had indeed strengthened some defenses, she did not expect that the Li family would still have their thoughts on Yun Shang, in a way that Yun Shang had never thought of.
On the first day of the Flower Appreciation Banquet, Prime Minister Li entered the palace. Soon, Yun Shang was brought to the Qinzheng Hall by Manager Zheng. When Yun Shang changed her clothes and arrived at the door of the Qinzheng Hall, she saw the same man who was also rushing there.
King Jing.
Yun Shang was thinking deeply, but she didn't know what Prime Minister Li was doing. After King Jing and Yun Shang entered the Qinzheng Hall together, they saw Prime Minister Li sitting aside with a serious face, talking to Emperor Ning.
As soon as Emperor Ning saw the two people coming in, he smiled and waved, "The emperor's brother and Chang'er are here, please sit down."
Yun Shang sat down with Prince Jing, and then heard Emperor Ning say, "I asked you two to come here today because of one thing. Every year at the flower viewing banquet, a man and a woman are required to be the flower guides. The original plan was
The third son of Prime Minister Li's family and the young lady of the Minister of Rites, but the young lady of the Taiwei Mansion suddenly got smallpox and could not come. It was not that there were no suitable people in the imperial city, but time was short and there was no time to look for them, so
You two go. Being a flower inducer is a very honorable thing, and I think now only you two are suitable."
Yun Shang had never participated in a flower-viewing banquet, so he didn't know what the person who led the flowers meant, so he looked at Prince Jing with some confusion. King Jing noticed Yun Shang's gaze and said softly, "This person who leads the flowers"
They are the ones who serve as etiquette at the flower viewing banquet. Before the banquet begins, they have to worship on behalf of the contestants, and then guide the woman who presented the flowers to come forward and explain the flowers she presented and her talent show."
Yun Shang nodded, understanding a little. But she sneered in her heart. The young lady of the Ministry of Etiquette was so ill at such a time. It happened to be the day before the flower viewing party. It was really hard not to speculate.
Well. I'm afraid that Prime Minister Li has already laid a trap here, just waiting for the two of them to take the bait.
However, this matter was brought up by Emperor Ning. Even though Yun Chang had some guesses in his mind, he did not dare to refuse. He raised his eyes and looked at Prince Jing for a moment, then said softly, "This is Chang'er's honor. It's just that Chang'er had previously
I have never participated in a flower-viewing banquet, so I don’t understand many things very well, so I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble the Prime Minister to explain them more.”
Li Cheng saw that the two of them had no objections, so he quickly said, "This is the duty of a humble minister."
Immediately afterwards, Prime Minister Li proposed that Yun Shang and Prince Jing go to the place where the flower viewing banquet was held to get familiar with each other, and then have someone explain to them in detail what they needed to pay attention to.
Yun Chang responded and said that he needed to go back to Qingxin Palace to change his clothes. After asking about the place, Emperor Ning asked Prince Jing to send Yun Chang back to Qingxin Palace.
"Needless to say, I also know that he has a conspiracy, but I don't know what his intentions are." Yun Shang curled up the corner of his mouth with a bit of disdain.
Prince Jing lowered his head and looked at Yun Shang, but what he said had nothing to do with this matter, "I heard that Abbot Wu Na said that you have found your destined marriage?"
Yun Shang was stunned for a moment. She didn't know why the conversation had turned here. Then she heard Prince Jing chuckle, "I am very happy to be recognized by Abbot Wu."
Yun Shang's ears were a little red, "I and (to be continued)
