Chapter 332 My family has a girl who is growing up
Not to mention that after Shangguan Yu returned to the Han Dynasty Palace, the Han Princess exchanged greetings with each other, which made the Han Dynasty jealous. The father and son looked at each other secretly, which was completely opposite to the deep love between father and son at the border.
After Shangguan Yu learned that Princess Yayang might be a candidate for marriage, he only said one word to reassure Princess Yayang, but did not say whether he had any plans. That night, he issued several instructions to the secret guards.
The next day, Shangguan Yu was summoned by the emperor to the Imperial Study Room to inquire about border issues, and his lunch was also left in the palace.
Tomorrow is the birthday of the Queen Mother, and Princess Yayang no longer wants to return to the restricted palace, so she has to go back.
"Is Yayang seventeen this year?" After the formal birthday greetings, the Queen Mother looked at Princess Yayang and asked.
Suddenly, everyone's eyes fell on Princess Yayang. Some were sad for her, while others were gloating about her misfortune.
"Sister Ming Fei left early and was unable to watch Yayang grow up. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, it will be Yayang's birthday, and she will be seventeen years old. I have begun to take stock of the warehouse these days, so as to prepare a supply for Yayang.
A bigger dowry."
The queen's words were full of emotion as a daughter in our family has grown up.
"Your Majesty's grandmother is thinking of you. Yayang was born young and is only fifteen years old now."
Princess Yayang stood up and saluted the Queen Mother and the Empress respectively.
"Thank you, mother, for thinking about your son. It's just that my father once said that he would keep Yayang for a few more years and recruit a consort when he is twenty. However, the queen will have to take care of the extra things for a few more years."
Princess Yayang's face turned red. After saying this, she lowered her head and sat down, looking like a little daughter who was being teased.
The queen nodded with a smile, as if Princess Yayang's words did not hit her in the face, and she looked elegant and noble.
"I have also heard the emperor say that he wants to stay in Yayang for a few more years. Concubine Ming and sister are gone, and we sisters must look up to the empress and not wrong the apple of the emperor's eye."
Concubine Xiao and Concubine Ming were friends. Due to their status, both of them were favored by the emperor, but they were also a thorn in the eyes of other concubines, including the queen...
If anyone else had said these words, it would be to bring hatred to Princess Yayang.
But Concubine Xiao is well versed in the ways of the harem. Only those who are truly pampered, or those who are not pampered at all, can live a better life.
No one dares to offend the former, at least not openly, and the slaves will flatter him.
No one will pay attention to the latter. Although life is harder, the chance of survival is also greater, but no one wants to be the latter, which will mean ending up alone.
No matter what they think in their hearts, all the concubines can only say yes generously at this moment. There are many people who secretly hate Concubine Xiao for being troublesome, but Concubine Xiao doesn't care.
The emperor brought Shangguan Yu to Cining Palace to have lunch with the Queen Mother, and also took this opportunity to wish her birthday.
"When I was in the courtyard, I heard laughter. If you have anything to be happy about, please tell me." The emperor strode towards the Queen Mother and nodded in greeting.
"I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty."
"My son, I send my regards to my father."
Under the leadership of the empress, all the concubines and princesses paid their respects to the emperor, and the emperor waved his hand to excuse them all.
Shangguan Yu also wanted to pay his respects to the Queen Mother and the Empress, and others did not need to pay their respects alone.
"Give me a seat for Prince Shangguan," the emperor said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Shangguan Yu lowered his eyes slightly, not looking at anyone.
"Zi Yuan hasn't returned to Beijing for a long time, right? He looks more like your father when he was young." The Queen Mother said with a smile to show her affection.
"My mother and concubine often say the same thing, but Ziyuan has been in poor health since he was a child, and he will never be as good as his father in this life." Shangguan Yu replied sternly.
The Queen Mother said a few more words of concern, then stopped talking to Shangguan Yu and continued the previous topic.
"My father said that he would keep Yayang for a few more years. Now the queen mother and other mothers and concubines are making fun of Yayang. My father can't bully my son at the same time, otherwise... Otherwise, my son and I will not dare to leave the palace."
After everyone in the audience laughed, Princess Yayang said.
The emperor took a deep look at Princess Yayang and said with a smile: "Young girls are not allowed to stay. Although my father is reluctant to let you go, there is a suitable candidate and he cannot miss it. Otherwise, how can he explain to your mother and concubine?"
"My father is the Son of Heaven, and I cannot go back on my words. I just want to stay with my father for a few more years. If my father refuses, I will go to Huangjue Temple to lead my practice and pray for my father and my grandmother every day."
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Princess Yayang said aggrievedly.
"Look at my mother, I don't know who this girl's temperament looks like! I have so many princesses, but she is the only one who dares to be a little temperamental with me." The emperor pointed at Princess Yayang and said, with a bit of helplessness in his words.
"That is also the emperor's favorite." The Queen Mother said calmly.
"My father and mother once said that the princess's temperament is most similar to that of my aunt." Shangguan Yu, a man of few words, spoke up.
The emperor frowned, seeming to think of the late Concubine Ming, with a hint of sadness in his brows.
The Queen Mother paused with her hands and waved the dishes in front of her to be removed. She obviously had no appetite.
Unlike before when Concubine Ming was mentioned, the atmosphere at this moment was obviously depressing, and no one was willing to be the first to break the silence.
It was originally a family banquet for the royal family, and it was not convenient for Shangguan Yu to stay for a long time.
After only sitting for a stick of incense, the cold king Shangguan Yu took his leave and left the palace.
Princess Yayang also wanted to leave, but her status did not allow it.
"Are you afraid of being sent away for marriage? I've heard that among the princes who came to propose marriage this time, two of them are very handsome and will have the opportunity to become heirs in the future." The daughter of the noble concubine, Princess Minya, lowered her voice.
road.
"Does the imperial sister hate getting married? Since the emperor thinks it's good, why not inform the emperor so that the emperor can get her wish?" Princess Yayang had always been at odds with Princess Minya, so she quarreled coldly.
go back.
"Your Majesty is not married yet, so where will it be my turn? Your Majesty really loves to joke." Princess Minya's expression changed a little uncontrollably, but she did not dare to speak loudly.
"The royal family has never paid attention to these rules. I am just a princess without a mother-in-law. The emperor's sister's mother-in-law is a noble concubine, and she has the support of her maternal family. I think it is more suitable for marriage. And I never like to tell jokes, especially to those who
People who like to be clever are better off being straightforward."
Princess Yayang picked up the wine glass, and her cold eyes were reflected in the reflection of the wine.
After Shangguan Yu left the palace, he originally wanted to find Bai Ling, but he met the third prince who was traveling with the prince of Fanbang, so he was invited to go with him.
"Zi Yuan came out of the palace at this hour, so he must have missed lunch, right? We just happen to be going to Hongming Restaurant to have wine and listen to music, will Zi Yuan go with us?"
The third prince was always very enthusiastic when facing Shangguan Yu.
"Hongming Restaurant? It belongs to the Duan family, the richest man in Zixiao City?" Shangguan Yu asked pretending not to know.
"Exactly." The third prince's eyes were locked on Shangguan Yu's face, as if he wanted to discover something.
"Is the Duan family's restaurant singing too?" Shangguan Yu frowned, dismounted and said, "Then let's join together."
"This is the eldest son of the Han Dynasty, Shangguan Yu." Although the third prince was surprised, he still dutifully introduced the princes from other countries.
The royal family of any country that pays attention to the Eastern Han Dynasty must be aware of the special nature of the Han Palace.
In particular, the issue of borrowing grain at the border has attracted much attention. The princes were also a little curious about Shangguan Yu, so the group walked to the restaurant to appreciate the street scene and culture of the Eastern Han Dynasty. (To be continued)