In the forbidden garden of the harem, Huayue was sitting in the wing of Xinyun Palace, wearing a palace uniform, holding a book in both hands, but looking at the dagger hanging on the wall.
A maid came to the door. Before she could announce her, Wan Niang's voice came from outside the door.
Huayue turned around with a smile and saw her daughter jumping into the room.
Wan Niang hugged Hua Yue and said happily: "Mother, there is a cultural gathering held in the front hall of the palace. Come and see it with me."
Huayue was silent for a moment, shook her head and said, "As you know, I don't really participate in those occasions."
Wan Niang: "My mother comes from Dashi, so she is not familiar with her in the palace. If she doesn't participate in these occasions on weekdays, I'm afraid she will be even more lonely."
Hua Yue rubbed Wan Niang's hair: "I still have you and your father."
Wan Niang sighed: "My father is busy with national affairs and is busy every day. We rarely even see each other."
Huayue: "Your father, it is normal for him to have ambitions in his heart, to be more involved in state affairs, and to take care of less family affairs."
Wan Niang: "If mother doesn't want to go to the cultural gathering, then let's go find Xie Jieyu and Song Meiren."
After hearing the names of these two people, Huayue hesitated and finally nodded.
When Xie Qin gave birth to her son, her vitality was disturbed due to the abnormal position of the fetus. For more than a year after that, she stayed in the palace to recuperate her body and seldom went out.
As Song Ruo'e is a close friend of Xie Qin, she often visits him on weekdays.
Now that Hua Yue has come to the palace, the three women who were in Bachuan Villa are gathered together.
In Xie Qin's residence, a maid had laid out fruits and snacks early.
Jie Qin's son Zhou Ji (Li Ji), who has just learned to crawl, is crawling around on the carpet. Wan Niang is taking Zhou Yi and watching over him.
The three girls Hua Yue, Xie Qin and Song Ruo'e were eating and chatting aside.
Xie Qin looked around and asked deliberately: "Have you not seen Xiao Meiren for a long time?"
Song Ruo'e was chewing courgettes. When she heard this question, she replied vaguely: "Xiao Qingchan just gave birth to a prince last year. Now she is busy getting to know the nobles. How can she have time to see us."
Xie Qin: "Acquaintance with noble people? What kind of noble people?"
Song Ruo'e: "Isn't Xiao Qingchan's sister Xiao Yingluo married to Qianniu Longwu General Luo Anyuan? The latter's father is Luo Nandou, Minister of Industry."
Xie Qin: "General Long Wu, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, is not a great person."
Song Ruo'e: "I haven't finished yet. Xiao Yingluo and Luo Anyuan have a daughter named Ai Qing. She has been studying with the prince in the palace since she was a child. The two have a good relationship. Now that they are older... the Luo family once came to the palace.
Say goodbye to the queen."
Xie Qin: "The Queen responded?"
Song Ruo'e: "I heard from the palace officials that the Queen did not reply, but her attitude was rather kind."
Although Xie Qin had been talking to Song Ruo'e, her eyes occasionally glanced at Huayue beside her.
Song Ruo'e said at this time: "Erlang once said that he is different from ordinary people in that he has an open attitude towards the marriage of his children. First, he does not care about his family background, and secondly, he does not care about his origin. As long as he has talent, learning, character, and common sense, he will agree.
."
"For example, the woman from the Jin family who came from Qiuci Town brought a daughter named Chaomu. The latter said that she fell in love with a childhood friend. The county captain Erlang who is now on duty in Ganzhou sent people to investigate.
After that, if you find that there is no problem, why don't you marry your daughter off as well?"
Hearing this, Xie Qin said: "The girl from the Jin family in Kucha Town, named Jin Fengniang, had a romantic relationship with Erlang in the early years, and the daughter they gave birth to was relatively distant. It's natural that Erlang didn't care much about her.
However, the prince is different, he is the crown prince, and the important matter of marriage cannot be a child's play."
Huayue had been listening, but here she suddenly said: "Erlang is sincere, whether it is a casual marriage or a first-time wife, he treats each other sincerely. If the prince likes it, and if the queen agrees, Erlang will most likely agree.
"
When Jie Qin heard Hua Yue finally speak, a smile slowly appeared on his face and said: "Erlang and Madam Hua Yue have a deep relationship. As soon as you came to Liangcheng, you sealed Zhao Yi. After everyone else heard about it, they all
be surprised."
Huayue: "It's just a false reputation, why bother."
Xie Qin: "It's always good for Erlang to care about his wife. Take the Quanhu Villa in the palace as an example. All the buildings and furnishings are made with reference to Bachuan Villa. Even Erlang and Huayue Lady were
The other courtyards of life are exactly the same."
When Hua Yue heard this, her face finally moved. She nodded unconsciously and said, "Erlang, thank you for your trouble."
Xie Qin: "Besides, Xiao Qingchan has been thinking a lot more since she gave birth to the prince. In the final analysis, what she is doing now is not to get to know noble people, win favors, and pave the way for the future of her children? Besides, I heard
It is said that Erlang set up a propaganda hall, allowed women all over the world to study, and even said that women can also participate in the imperial examination. Depending on Wan Niang's ability, one day, she may really become the first in the history of the Tang Dynasty.
It’s possible that a female champion will leave her name in history.”
Hearing this, Hua Yue looked at Wan Niang, who was teasing Zhou Ji not far away, with a smile on her face.
Seeing this, Jie Qin came closer and lowered her voice and said, "Moreover, if Lady Huayue has a prince in the future..."
Huayue was stunned and paused.
Xie Qin changed the topic: "No one can predict what will happen in the future, but having many friends and multiple paths is always right."
Hua Yue turned around and looked at Jie Qin.
Contrary to Jie Qin's expectation, Hua Yue's eyes were clear and there was no doubt at all.
Hua Yue waved to Wan Niang and said to Jie Qin: "You are not fully recovered yet, please rest more."
Xie Qin thanks.
Looking at Huayue's retreating figure, Jie Qin frowned and remained silent.
Song Ruo'e asked: "What did you just say? Why did Lady Painting the Moon go back suddenly?"
Xie Qin leaned her body on the folding chair and said: "Even a woman like Xiao Qingchan knows how to take advantage of the situation. If you and I want to live in the palace, how can we not learn to be smarter?"
Song Ruo'e: "What are you talking about? Why can't I understand?"
Jie Qin lowered her voice and said: "In the harem, the queen is very powerful. Originally, I had no other thoughts, but against all odds, Lady Painting the Moon actually came back from Dashi."
Song Ruo'e: "So what if she comes back?"
Xie Qin: "There are some things that you may not know... When Hua Yue first came back, Erlang wanted to make her a concubine, but the queen objected. Later, she retreated and settled on Zhaoyi. Hua Yue was with Erlang.
The weight in my heart is no less than that of the queen, and even slightly exceeds it. If these two people compete for favor, what will happen to the palace?"
Song Ruo'e was still puzzled: "Even if they compete for favor, what does that have to do with us?"
Xie Qin: "When there is competition for favor, there is confrontation. Once confrontation occurs, mistakes will occur and opportunities will appear. Mistakes will displease the emperor, which will disrupt the stagnant water in the harem. And opportunities are
It was left to the kind of people who had never been involved before, giving them a chance to take advantage of it... It's a pity that Huayue is so smart. I just made a vague click, and she figured out all the connections in an instant, and finally left.
Gone."
Hearing this, Song Ruo'e took a deep look at Jie Qin and said after hesitation: "There is nothing wrong with the palace now. Erlang is affectionate and righteous, and the children are smart and sensible. Why should we cause trouble again?"
Jie Qin turned his gaze to Zhou Ji aside and murmured: "If you ask me the reason, I don't know...if you really want to say it, maybe it's because you are unwilling to do so."
Song Ruo'e: "Not willing?"
Xie Qin: "Since Ji'er was born, there have been many disasters. We, mother and son, have endured so many disasters. Since the fate is so bad, how can we be willing to give up the fight and settle for the status quo?"