The first thousand and sixty-three chapters of the heart (a)
After a while, Princess Duan came in with her daughter-in-law Princess An and a pair of grandchildren.
As soon as the children arrived, it immediately became lively.
This pair of twins are not yet one year old. They are both white and fat, with dark eyes and grinning mouths. They are really cute. Their nicknames are Brother and Sister Fang respectively.
Yin Xiaoxiao loved children the most and immediately smiled and reached out to hug the child.
Princess Duan was the most thoughtful and immediately winked at Princess An. Princess An had no choice but to give Sister Fang to Yin Xiaoxiao.
Yin Xiaoxiao was careless and didn't think much about it for a moment.
Then, Princess Duan personally picked up her brother and handed it to Xie Mingxi diligently: "The Queen hugs my brother to bring some joy."
Yin Xiaoxiao: “…”
There is indeed a saying among the people. If a woman without a son hugs someone else's son, she will be blessed. Maybe she will be pregnant and give birth to a child soon...
However, such behavior seems a bit subtle at this moment.
Yin Xiaoxiao resisted the urge to frown and quickly glanced at Concubine Duan who had an earnest look on her face.
Xie Mingxi smiled calmly and took over her brother: "That's what Princess Duan said. I will give you a hug now."
Despite the enthusiastic smile on Concubine Duan's face, she was actually quite nervous and uneasy. Xie Mingxi was very shrewd and difficult to deal with, and she had already learned this lesson. If Xie Mingxi was unhappy and suddenly turned against her, she would be a has-been concubine.
Only out of anger.
Fortunately, Xie Mingxi hugged her brother.
It can be seen that Xie Mingxi still likes her brother quite a lot.
The chubby brother had a soft body and showed a few small white teeth when he smiled. He was really cute. Xie Mingxi reached out and gently pinched the brother's fat cheek, and the brother immediately started to giggle.
Xie Mingxi also raised the corners of her mouth, her eyes full of smiles.
Princess An then quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
As soon as Concubine Duan relaxed, she started talking more and said in a nagging voice: "Those ministers in the court are not doing any serious work and are always looking at what the harem is doing. The queen is still young, and she might be happy soon and have several children in succession.
A prince."
Xie Mingxi smiled slightly: "I accept the concubine's good words."
Concubine Duan, who had a good face, spoke more and more vigorously: "I am speaking from my heart. The Queen and the Emperor have a deep relationship. If the Emperor refuses to accept the concubine, that is the Emperor's business. What if the ministers are messing with it randomly?
That’s what happened. And Sister Mei, it’s really inappropriate to get angry with the Queen over some trivial matter. The Queen is a first-rate virtuous and capable person..."
The sun is rising in the west today!
How come Princess Duan, who used to be the most annoying in terms of words, was here to fawn over her?
Yin Xiaoxiao was confused and looked at Xie Mingxi subconsciously.
Xie Mingxi had a smile on her lips, her expression was calm, and she could not see any real emotions.
Concubine Duan flattered her for a long time, until a pair of children started to cry when they were hungry, and then she stopped talking. She and Princess An held the children and left.
My ears suddenly became quiet.
Yin Xiaoxiao asked casually with a smile: "Concubine Duan is really attentive today."
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed and she smiled meaningfully: "I'm afraid the days of diligence are still to come."
Zhao Changqing has already begun to take action to bring the Zhao and Xie families closer to each other through marriage.
Concubine Duan saw this quick thinking in her eyes, and naturally she also started to think about it.
My brother is indeed a bit younger. However, Sheng Hong is young and energetic. Judging from his current physical condition, it will not be a problem for him to sit on the throne for another twenty years.
Instead of adopting an adult nephew, it would be better to adopt a young brother. Bring him into the Jiaofang Palace and raise him earlier, and he will be closer to the Queen.
…
Xie Mingxi's prediction about Princess Duan's thoughts was absolutely correct.
Concubine Duan happily led her daughter-in-law back to the palace. Brother Fang and sister Fang were carried down by the wet nurse. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law exchanged some thoughtful private words.
"From now on, you can often bring your children to the Jiaofang Hall to pay respects, and let your brother get closer to the Queen." Concubine Duan laughed softly and said, "In my opinion, the Queen still likes our brother very much."
Princess An lowered her head and remained silent.
Concubine Duan couldn't stand the look of her daughter-in-law, so she scolded her: "I'm planning this all for your sake. What are you doing with this look? Could it be that I'm still going to harm you, mother and son?"
"The Queen has not been pregnant in these years. I am afraid that like Queen Mother Yu, she will not be able to give birth to a son in this life. The Emperor does not accept concubines, so he will have to choose one of his nephews to adopt him."
"There are advantages to being young. My brother's mind is not yet developed, and he is ignorant. He can be brought up to his knees and he can be educated. Brother Ji and the others are all grown up. Their own fathers were given poisonous wine by the emperor and died. Maybe he has it in his heart.
Resentment."
"In my opinion, brother is quite capable of competing."
The more Princess Duan thought about it, the more contented she became, and the more she talked, the more excited she became: "You saw me today too. The queen hugged my brother and never let go. It shows that she also likes our brother!"
Princess An couldn't help but whispered: "The mother-in-law keeps talking, and the emperor's sister-in-law doesn't hold the child."
Concubine Duan was choked, but she was not angry. Instead, she was extremely friendly: "Anyway, today is always a good start. You can remember everything I said. Go to Jiaofang Hall in a day or two.
Sit down and talk, let me get closer to the queen."
Princess An couldn't bear it, and said with red eyes: "Mother, let's forget it! I really can't bear to give the child I gave birth to to others in ten months of pregnancy..."
"You worthless thing!" Concubine Duan was annoyed. She stretched out her finger and tapped Princess An's forehead hard: "You are so young and can have children. Are you worried about not having a son in the future?"
"The one who needs a son now is the emperor and the empress!"
"Besides, don't you want me to have a bright future? In the future, I will be appointed as the crown prince and sit on the throne. Can I still deny my biological father and mother?"
Princess An sobbed and cried: "For the past half day, my daughter-in-law has watched her brother being held in the arms of the emperor's sister-in-law, and her heart has been throbbing, as if her heart has been cut. Mother-in-law, my daughter-in-law does not want my brother to have this.
Great prospects. My daughter-in-law is looking forward to a peaceful life together as a family of four."
Concubine Duan: "..."
This stupid daughter-in-law!
Concubine Duan resisted the urge to curse and coaxed Princess An patiently for a long time.
After staying in the palace for most of the day, it was not until evening that Princess An led a pair of children back to Prince An's Mansion. By coincidence, Prince An also returned early.
King An glanced at Princess An's slightly red eyes and frowned: "What's going on? You entered the palace today, who made you angry?"
Princess An was aggrieved and recounted what happened in the palace today: "...I understand what my mother and concubine said. However, I just can't let go of my brother. When I opened my mouth, my mother and concubine scolded me for being ungrateful.
Cousin, can you please give some advice to my mother and concubine?"
