Sheng Hong categorically stated that he would never accept a concubine.
Concubine Mei's attitude was equally resolute. Either Xie Mingxi would become pregnant and give birth to a child, or she would have to accept the concubine into the palace. The position of crown prince must not be left aside.
The mother and son, who were very close to each other, had to argue about this matter every day. It often ended with Concubine Mei crying and making a fuss. After Sheng Hong returned to the Jiaofang Palace, he had to comfort his wife and daughter distressedly, especially when she was angry.
Sheng Aluo.
After half a month, Sheng Hong suffered from headaches and lost weight.
The feud between Concubine Mei and Empress Xie spread throughout the palace and inside, and no one knew about it.
Yin Xiaoxiao and Zhao Changqing both have sons, so it is inconvenient to open their mouths to comfort Xie Mingxi at this time. Xiao Yuhan often comes to Jiaofang Hall to sit for a while, chatting with Xie Mingxi to relieve his boredom.
However, Xie Mingxi was really good at hiding her true emotions, and she was chatting and laughing as usual. Xiao Yuhan wanted to comfort him, but he couldn't open his mouth.
Xie Mingxi was well aware of Xiao Yuhan's intention, and laughed in a low voice: "I understand the concern of the emperor's sister-in-law. I can still handle some small things. The emperor's sister-in-law does not have to worry about me."
Even the shrewd, profound and ruthless Queen Mother Yu was defeated by Xie Mingxi. She was just a mere Queen Mother, and she really was nothing.
After the words were spoken, Xiao Yuhan no longer concealed anything: "I know what you are capable of. However, after all, Concubine Mei is the biological mother of the emperor. You can't deal with the concubine like you did with Empress Dowager Yu."
Therefore, as a biological mother, I have the confidence and qualifications to do whatever I want!
Xie Mingxi smiled lightly: "I know what's appropriate."
If you can't use conspiracy and trickery, just wear it out slowly and see who is more patient.
Xiao Yuhan's eyes fell on Xie Mingxi's calm face. After hesitating for a long time, he said softly: "You and the emperor have a deep love for each other. The emperor does not want to have a concubine, and he is devoted to you. However, you have to think clearly. From now on.
There will always be a day when you can set up a savings account. What will you do when the time comes?"
Are you really willing to choose a nephew to adopt?
Although a concubine is not as good as a legitimate son, but without a biological son, a concubine is still better than a nephew!
Xie Mingxi was noncommittal and smiled casually: "Let's talk about the future."
The matter involved the establishment of a crown prince, and it was taboo to talk too much about it. Xiao Yuhan stopped talking and said no more. He quickly changed the topic and chatted with Xie Mingxi.
Xianghui came in with a smile and reported: "To the Queen, Mrs. Xu has come to the palace to pay her respects. She is waiting in the side hall!"
Xiao Yuhan stood up and left knowingly.
Xie Mingxi sent Xiao Yuhan out, and then summoned Xu for an audience.
…
When Mrs. Xu usually enters the palace, she usually brings Mrs. Sun or Xie Zijin. Today, she unexpectedly brought Miss Xie Rouxi into the palace.
Xie Rouxi is sixteen years old this year, and she is as delicate as a flower. She has willow eyebrows and apricot eyes, and is gentle and beautiful. Wearing a goose-yellow skirt, she stands there pretty and charming, which is very pleasing to the eye.
Including Xie Yunxi, who has passed away many years ago, Xie Jun has three daughters and two sons. Regardless of whether they are smart or not, their children are all good-looking. Of course, Xie Rouxi is not as beautiful as Xie Mingxi when she was young, and she is also a rare beauty.
"Rou Xi has met the Queen." Xie Rouxi's voice was delicate and sweet.
Xie Mingxi quite liked this docile and obedient sister. She smiled and said, "No need to be polite, just sit down and talk."
Xie Rouxi thanked her for the kindness and sat down next to Mrs. Xu.
Xie Rouxi lowered her head, unable to see clearly the expression on her face.
Mrs. Xu has lived a long life, and has a demeanor of becoming more energetic and tough as she lives. She first greeted Xie Mingxi with a smile: "I haven't been to the palace for a while. I always miss the Queen in my heart. When I see you today,
The Queen's style remains the same as before, and I feel comforted in my heart."
There was something in Xu's words. Xie Mingxi could clearly hear it and smiled slightly: "I'm sorry, grandma is worried."
Can you not worry about it?
The Empress of the Middle Palace had a quarrel with the Dowager Empress, and the Dowager Empress refused to see her for half a month. Who else doesn't know about this?
As a daughter-in-law, she is inherently at a disadvantage when competing with her mother-in-law. No matter how smart and powerful Xie Mingxi is, she cannot attack her biological mother-in-law, as she will only suffer the consequences.
Everyone in the Xie family became anxious and angry.
Xu coughed and looked around.
Xie Mingxi glanced at them, and Xianghui and others withdrew. Without the palace maid beside them, it was much more convenient to speak freely.
Mrs. Xu still lowered her voice: "I heard that the Queen and the Dowager had a dispute over the palace concubine, and they haven't reconciled yet. Ajun was also very anxious, and asked me to go into the palace to ask about the Queen.
What is the plan?"
Xie Mingxi didn't answer but asked: "What does father think I have planned?"
Xu: "..."
Xu subconsciously glanced at Xie Rouxi beside her.
Xie Jun's plan is obvious.
Xie Mingxi has no children, and sooner or later he will have to choose a concubine for the emperor. Everyone has experienced this. Rather than taking advantage of outsiders, it is better to take advantage of his own sister...
Xie Rouxi did not raise her head, and her body trembled slightly.
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed with sarcasm, and she suddenly said: "Fourth sister, I have something to say to my grandmother, please step aside for now."
Xie Rouxi seemed to be slightly relieved, agreed in a low voice, and retreated.
Xu's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly had a not-so-good premonition.
…
Sure enough, as soon as Xie Rouxi left, Xie Mingxi turned cold and spoke as sharply as an arrow: "Is it just for this day that my father has been delaying the engagement for the fourth sister?"
"Afraid that I will never be able to give birth to a prince, and that my position in the palace will be unstable, so you want my biological sister to enter the palace as a concubine and bear children for my husband? Do you want me to learn from the Empress Dowager Yu back then?"
Even though Xu was thick-skinned, his face was hot with ridicule.
The Xie family has a queen, and Xie Jun has become the Minister of Etiquette. The Xie family is now a new noble in the capital. It is not difficult to choose a good marriage for Xie Rouxi.
Since Xie Rouxi and Ji, there have been many official mediators who have come to propose marriage. Empress Xie is only a biological sister, and by marrying Xie Rouxi, she becomes a brother-in-law to the emperor. There are many people who are tempted by such a good thing.
However, Xie Jun never responded and quite intended to keep Xie Rouxi in the boudoir for two more years.
It wasn't until today that Xie Jun's true feelings were revealed.
Xie Mingxi's sneer sounded: "The Xie family has a queen, which is not enough. I want to have another palace concubine. It is best to give birth to an heir as soon as she enters the palace, and then be established as the crown prince. The Xie family becomes the crown prince's aunt.
, it will become more prominent. By then, it is natural for my father’s grandfather, who is the crown prince, to be granted the title of Duke. My father’s calculation can be described as a well-intentioned one!”
Xu's forehead was covered with cold sweat after hearing this. She could not sit still, so she immediately stood up and apologized: "The Queen, please calm down. The Xie family has no such intention. Please calm down, the Queen."
