This is the simplest and deepest worry as a mother.
The more Xianghui thought about it, the more funny she felt, but her face was tense, and she responded softly: "My queen, don't worry. The seventh prince's concubine is smart and powerful, but she is very good to His Highness. The husband and wife are loving and harmonious, and they have always been external. As for internal, they are also very kind.
We haven’t had any quarrels yet!”
If there really was a quarrel, it would be obvious that His Highness the Seventh Prince would be the first to bow his head.
This last sentence is the truth. It’s better not to tell Concubine Mei.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Concubine Mei's eyebrows suddenly relaxed, and there was a smile on her face: "Hong'er was very fond of Mr. Xie back then. When he married into the family, he should treat her well."
Xianghui responded with a smile: "Isn't that right? Your Highness and the Seventh Prince and Concubine are very good, I just need to relax."
Concubine Mei hummed, then lowered her voice and warned: "You are a member of Hong'er, and your heart must be for your Highness. Don't let Mr. Xie win over you."
Xianghui: "..."
Xianghui held back her laughter and responded seriously.
After appeasing Concubine Mei, Xianghui said goodbye and left.
Qin Se sent Xiang Hui outside Hanxiang Palace, and the two stood under the tree and whispered.
"Xianghui, does Your Highness really have to take the empress out of the palace to become a vassal?"
"Of course. When the time comes, you can also leave the palace with me. From now on, our sisters can get along and talk to each other every day."
"I'm also looking forward to this day. It's really hard to stay in the palace all day long. If I can get out of the palace in this life, I will die without regrets."
"Okay, let's talk about life and death. There will be a lot of good days in the future! It will be so sweet that you will laugh in your dreams."
Qin Se couldn't help laughing, and curled up her lips: "I'm so sweet that I laugh out loud now."
The two looked at each other and smiled, then whispered about the seventh prince's concubine.
"Is the seventh prince's concubine as good as you said?" Qin Se asked curiously.
Xianghui nodded affirmatively: "You can say it better than me. You will know it later."
Concubine Mei is the most generous master in the world, but unfortunately, her temperament is too weak. As a slave, she has to live with her in fear and hardship.
And Xie Mingxi may not be the most generous, but he is scheming and sharp. It is better to follow such a master and feel more at ease!
…
The first day, the second day, the third day...it wasn't until the sixth day that the third prince sent someone to deliver a letter to the palace.
"I report to the Queen, the late Emperor has been buried peacefully."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has led everyone back to Beijing."
"His Highness ordered the young horse to return to the capital to deliver the message. Now, His Highness and his party are halfway there, and they should arrive at the palace in less than a day."
You need to carry the coffin when you go there, and it takes three or four days along the way. After the burial, the return journey is much faster.
Thinking of Emperor Jianwen who was buried in the imperial mausoleum, Empress Yu's eyes flashed with sadness, and her heart felt like being pricked by needles.
After a person is dead, it is no longer beneficial to think about regrets or not.
Queen Yu calmed down and said calmly: "I know this. Please step back first!"
The prince's personal guards who came to deliver the message respectfully accepted the order and retreated.
Princess Changping, who was sitting aside, whispered: "As soon as the prince returns to the capital, he should ascend the throne. The queen mother..." Do you really plan to let the third prince ascend the throne easily?
All the unfinished words were clearly revealed in Princess Changping's meaningful gaze.
Queen Yu glanced at Princess Changping, who said nothing.
Afterwards, Queen Yu got up and went to the inner room.
Princess Changping also entered.
After all the maids had retreated, Queen Yu said in a deep voice: "With the maids here just now, how can I say some words freely?"
Even if Jiaofang Palace belongs to Empress Yu, there is no guarantee that even a single word will not be revealed. The third prince is a serious prince after all, and will be the emperor of Qi in the future. It is not difficult to bribe one or two palace maids.
?
Princess Changping was reprimanded and felt quite ashamed: "What the mother taught me is that my daughter has been too neglectful these days."
“It’s okay to be proud, but don’t forget your form.”
Queen Yu's expression was indifferent, but her words were as cold as a blade: "No matter how mediocre and incompetent the prince is, he is still a prince. No matter how smart and capable you are, you are only the eldest princess. He can only sit on this dragon chair. You want the imperial power
, you can’t reach out openly, you can only stand behind him.”
What their mother and daughter need is a puppet that can speak, move and be obedient, a tiger that has had its fangs and claws removed and has been tamed to be docile and obedient.
During these days, Queen Yu spared no effort to attack the third prince, just to make him understand who the real owner of this palace was.
If the third prince is willing to bow his head, the dragon chair will be his.
If the third prince fails to understand the situation, or tries to deal with them and their daughter, she will let him know what it means to regret!
Princess Changping felt awe-struck and responded in a low voice.
Queen Yu looked at Princess Changping and said slowly: "Also, it's okay for you to suppress the Xiao family, but don't be too arrogant towards the other princes and concubines."
"Changping, you are the eldest princess of Da Qi and the only legitimate daughter of the late emperor. Your status is noble and there is no need to say more."
"But in the eyes of the world, you are also a married woman. No matter how inferior they are to you, they are now princes and concubines. They are equally noble."
"You alone cannot suppress all the princes and concubines. When Xiao becomes the queen in the future, it will be even more difficult to suppress her."
"You have to lower your profile and win over the other princes and concubines. At least, when you and Xiao are in conflict, no one will stand behind you."
…
No matter how powerful a person is, he cannot make enemies everywhere.
Princess Changping grew up in the palace since she was a child. It's not that she doesn't know this truth. It's just that she was born noble and smooth. She only wanted to fawn over others and never had the need or opportunity to lower her status.
"What does the Queen Mother mean by asking me to show my favor to the Zhao family and the Li family?"
Princess Changping raised her thin eyebrows.
Queen Yu said calmly: "The point is to show your kindness to Mrs. Xie!"
Princess Changping: "..."
Among the princes and concubines, Li Xiangru was from the best family. Xiao Yuhan's natal family was also a prominent family in the dynasty and she would be the queen. Zhao Changqing and Yin Xiaoxiao were also from well-known families.
Only Xie Mingxi came from the lowest background.
The seventh prince, Sheng Hong, is the most low-key among the adult princes...
Okay! To describe it as low-key is to be polite. In fact, it is the weakest and the least threatening.
Queen Yu understood Princess Changping's disapproval at a glance, and said with a smile: "Changping, you underestimate their husband and wife too much."
"Whether a person is great or not has nothing to do with his origin."
"Sheng Hong has no intention of competing for the throne and has been keeping a low profile."
"Although Xie Mingxi is from a low background and is very shrewd, she is far better than Xiao Yuhan and others. Fortunately, they have no ambitions as a couple, otherwise, the fight for the heirloom would not be so smooth."
"Xie Mingxi has made it clear to me that she wants to become a vassal. The couple are willing to withdraw from the power struggle early, so why not let them do it. Remember, don't provoke a tiger that has shrunk its claws!"
