Eight hundred and fiftieth IX brothers and sisters (a)
The situation in the clan's mansion was changing, and the harem was also in turmoil.
After Empress Dowager Yu "recovered", Xiao Yuhan immediately and respectfully handed over the palace power: "...During the period when the empress mother was ill, the daughter-in-law was temporarily in charge of the palace affairs. She worked in fear every day, fearing that she would go wrong. The empress mother is in good health.
, a stone fell from my daughter-in-law's heart. I will hand over the palace affairs today."
When Empress Dowager Yu was ill, she called Sister Fu to keep her company almost every day.
With the word filial piety attached, Xiao Yuhan did not dare to be dissatisfied at all, and even shed tears of gratitude. He tried his best to take care of the palace affairs, putting Empress Dowager Yu's will first.
Queen Mother Yu was quite satisfied that Xiao Yuhan was so knowledgeable, but she said: "The Ai family is getting old, and taking care of trivial matters takes a lot of energy and effort. From now on, these things will have to be left to you and Mrs. Xie."
Xiao Yuhan hurriedly smiled and responded: "My daughter-in-law cannot bear what my mother said. My younger siblings are smart, capable, and decisive. When they take charge of palace affairs in the future, they will definitely be able to take care of everything properly. If there is any need for my daughter-in-law's help,
It is my duty as my daughter-in-law to do so."
Standing firmly behind Xie Mingxi.
Xie Mingxi opened her mouth and smiled at the right time: "Then I have to thank the emperor's wife first."
There is really no mud that can hold up the wall!
Although she promoted her everywhere in vain, Xiao Yuhan kept his head down and had no intention of trying to show off and compete with Xie Mingxi for power.
Empress Dowager Yu glanced at Xiao Yuhan with a smile but not a smile: "You two sisters-in-law respect each other, are humble to each other, and are harmonious and friendly. You can be regarded as a model for all people."
Xiao Yuhan pursed her lips and smiled: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for the compliment."
Xie Mingxi smiled slightly, meaning beyond words: "The emperor's sister-in-law has a noble character and is indeed worthy of respect."
When you need to retreat, you should retreat, and when you should give in, you should give in.
He is not greedy for power, so his face is gentle.
However, Empress Dowager Yu, who often claimed that "the family is old", took advantage of her status and tightly held on to rights that did not belong to her, with no intention of letting go. She even refused to let go of her close friends. She was insidious, despicable and shameless.
Queen Mother Yu could not understand the meaning behind her words, and a coldness flashed in her eyes.
The "disappearance" of Chief Gu Shan was a sharp arrow in Xie Mingxi's heart. Why not a sharp thorn in her heart?
In fact, her original choice was A Luo. However, the Prince of Shu's palace was heavily guarded and the inner palace was cleared. The men she sent to Shu could not get close to A Luo.
With Xie Mingxi's cold temperament, very few people really take it seriously. The rest of the people don't have such weight. Apart from A Luo, only Gu Shanchang...
Calculating the time, it has been more than a month since Mr. Gu Shanchang has been "missing". For more than a month, there have been constant turmoil in the court and harem. The dispute between the emperor and the empress has become increasingly fierce, which is shocking.
No one knows, but the cause is Chief Gu Shan who is far away in Shu.
Empress Dowager Yu changed the topic and suddenly mentioned the Xie family: "...Ms.
We are acquainted, so we can't help but feel a little regretful. The Ai family will summon them to the palace tomorrow, and you can also meet your brother and sister-in-law."
After a woman gets married, she is not allowed to return home easily without her mother-in-law's permission. During the years when Xiao Yuhan was the queen of the middle palace, she only had the opportunity to see her natal family on New Year's Day or her birthday.
Empress Dowager Yu took the initiative to order Xie Yuanting and his wife to come to the palace for an audience, just like a good mother-in-law who was "gentle and loving" and "sympathetic to her daughter-in-law"!
Xie Mingxi smiled and thanked her: "In that case, I would like to thank my mother."
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There was a precedent for Aunt Ding of the Que family of the Xu family to enter the palace. Empress Dowager Yu summoned Xie Yuanting and his wife to the palace this time without making a big fight. The princes, concubines and princesses did not come, and only summoned two feudal princes and a few concubines.
This time, Mrs. Mei felt much more at ease.
The emperor issued an order to put an end to the rumors. Out of shame, Empress Dowager Yu also issued a hush-up order in the palace. As expected, the rumors that had been spreading quickly calmed down.
At least, no one dares to gossip on the surface.
Xie Yuanting, who was lame on one leg, limped into Jiaofang Hall.
The young woman accompanying Xie Yuanting was none other than Xie Yuanting's wife, Mrs. Sun.
Mrs. Sun was born in a small family and had never been out of Lin'an in her life. Being summoned to the capital with her husband this time and then to the palace was as unbelievable to her as a dream.
Mrs. Sun, who used to be bold, bold and a bit rough, was now full of panic and anxiety. Her legs were shaking and trembling when she walked. When she stepped into the high threshold, she accidentally tripped.
In comparison, Xie Yuanting is much more stable than Sun.
Putting aside the quality of his character, Xie Yuanting grew up in the princess's mansion. He was once a noble son of the capital and had seen a lot of the world. Although he was nervous and apprehensive at this time, he had not lost his etiquette.
Xie Yuanting feared and hated Sun. They were just a couple. If Sun made a fool of himself, he would be embarrassed as well. He helped Sun without thinking.
Sun's face was red and she steadied herself, wishing she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
Xie Mingxi watched this scene with cold eyes, and her hatred towards Xie Yuanting subsided somewhat.
He was willing to reach out and help his wife who had made a fool of herself, and she finally looked like a human being.
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"The grassroots Xie Yuanting (the commoner's wife Sun) has met the Queen Mother, the Queen, the Dowager, and the Princess."
Xie Yuanting and his wife knelt down cautiously and made a grand ceremony.
Empress Dowager Yu glanced at her lightly: "Ping Shen."
Xie Yuanting had no official position and was only dressed in white. It was only because of his status as Xie Mingxi's brother that he was qualified to visit the palace.
Empress Dowager Yu did not grant her a seat, but said coldly: "Thank you, eldest son, there are some unpleasant rumors in the capital, involving you and the queen. The Ai family issued an order for you and your wife to return to the capital and enter the palace. Today, in front of the queen,
The Ai family will ask you personally. You must tell the truth and not hide a word."
Empress Dowager Yu's fierce and unparalleled momentum made people breathless.
Xie Yuanting lowered his head and responded.
Sun was so shocked that she didn't dare to open her mouth or move.
No one knows the character and temperament of her husband better than Mrs. Sun. He is cold, selfish, cold-blooded and ruthless. She suffered a lot when they first got married.
Later, she got angry and beat Xie Yuanting until his nose was bruised and his face was swollen, and he screamed repeatedly. Xie Jun, who was far away in the capital, specially sent people to bring generous gifts to the old house. From then on, she was like holding a Shangfang sword, relying on fierceness and brute force,
Xie Yuanting was treated honestly and docilely.
Two days ago, the couple arrived in Beijing.
For the past two days, Xie Yuanting has been staying in Lanxiang Courtyard. I don't know what Mrs. Xu and Aunt Ding said. No matter how she asked, Xie Yuanting refused to tell.
Because of this, Mrs. Sun's heart was like fifteen buckets carrying water, up and down. She was afraid that Xie Yuanting would talk nonsense and cause trouble for Empress Xie.
Queen Mother Yu's voice sounded faintly: "Master Xie, why were you sent to Lin'an's old residence back then?" (To be continued)
