Zhou Chang'an exempted Lin Wan from the courtesy, and Concubine Yu helped Lin Wan up, and said angrily: "Wan'er, you have been back from Dongli for several days, and you have been so busy that you have not had time to enter the palace to see me." I think, these days, several of your brothers and sisters are in a hurry to get married, and you are also quite busy. But I didn't expect that when I entered the palace today, I didn't come to see me. ”

Lin Wan coquettishly hugged Concubine Yu's arm and said flatteringly: "Aunt Yu, can you wronged Wan'er, Wan'er has been thinking about you in her heart." Tomorrow is the day of Sister Biyun's wedding, Wan'er knows that you, who are aunts, will definitely go to participate, and I will be able to see you then. Moreover, after tomorrow, Wan'er will have to be idle, and she can also come into the palace to stay with you for a few days, pestering you every day, pestering you until you are annoyed with Wan'er, and Wan'er will go back. ”

Concubine Yu covered her lips and smiled, and said lovingly: "Aunt Yu doesn't bother you, Aunt Yu is afraid that you won't bother Aunt Yu and forget Aunt Yu." ”

Lin Wan hugged Concubine Yu's arm, and her little head rubbed on Concubine Yu's shoulder, like a kitten, wrinkling Concubine Yu's clothes, which made people feel both cute and annoying.

Zhou Changan and Zhou Changying looked at the intimacy of the two, and couldn't help but smile at each other again, and picked up the tea bowl and drank it. Subsequently, Zhou Changan talked about the affairs of the court in the past few days, and Zhou Changying listened quietly, and from time to time put forward some suggestions for Zhou Changan's reference; the two sisters and brothers often coincided, and also gave Zhou Changan great support and affirmation.

Concubine Yu and Lin Wan sat together and laughed in a low voice, and sometimes listened carefully to the conversation between Zhou Changan and Zhou Changying, not disturbing them, just listening quietly.

Before dinner, Qizhen walked in from outside the hall and invited everyone to the dining room for dinner.

Zhou Chang'an, Zhou Changying, Concubine Yu and Lin Wan finished this warm dinner in a very harmonious atmosphere, which made Zhou Changan and Zhou Changying feel the warmth of their families and the feeling of home.

Gonggong Qi came back from Xingfu to resume his life and reported to Zhou Changan that he had gone to Xingfu to announce the decree. The happiest ones were of course Xing Han and Zhao Jing'er, and the most surprised was Xing Dewu, who couldn't understand why the emperor had such an arrangement.

And the most unacceptable of this was Meng Xiangqin, the eldest lady of Xing, who even dared to question Gonggong Qi's false decree, and blurted out in a frustrated manner: "Gonggong Qi, is this really the emperor's will? Are you mistaken? How could the emperor appoint Akan's wife as the commander of his guards? How could the emperor suddenly make such an unreasonable will?"

Gonggong Qi looked at Meng Xiangqin coldly, snorted disdainfully, and asked lightly, "I wonder if Mrs. Xing suspects the false transmission of the holy decree of the He family, or does she doubt the emperor's wise decision?"

As soon as these words came out, Meng Xiangqin's face turned pale with fright, and she hurriedly explained: "Please don't misunderstand Father-in-law Qi, the concubine body does not mean this, how dare the concubine body question Father-in-law Qi and question the emperor? As he spoke, he stuffed a bulging money bag into Father-in-law Qi's hand.

Gonggong Qi checked the weight of the money bag, and was quite satisfied, so he let go of Meng Xiangqin, smiled coldly, and said, "Mrs. Xing, you may not know much about the situation in the capital because you have stayed in Shandong for a long time. Don't blame the family for not reminding you, marrying a daughter-in-law like Miss Zhao is your blessing, don't be in the midst of happiness and don't know the blessing, delaying the future of Lord Xing and Gongzi Xing. ”

Meng Xiangqin was stunned when she heard this, although she didn't quite understand the meaning of Father-in-law Qi's words, but she knew that Father-in-law Qi was reminding her not to treat Zhao Jing'er badly.

Father-in-law Qi didn't wait for Meng Xiangqin to come back to her senses, she had already turned around and left Xing's mansion, got into the carriage, and returned to the palace to resume her life.

However, after Meng Xiangqin went through this incident, she finally understood that no matter how powerful her husband and son are, no matter how big the officials are, they can't be as big as the Son of Heaven, how dare she offend the royal family and those close ministers of the Son of Heaven?

As long as the emperor says a word, Xing Dewu and Xing Han's official positions may be lost at any time, and Zhao Jing'er's grandfather is a scholar of the Criminal Department, and his father is a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, both of whom are errand workers around the emperor.

Don't say any of this, just talk about Zhao Jing'er's cousin Lin Wan'er. Lin Wan'er is not only the princess Wanxin who was personally named by the emperor, but also Lin Wan'er's father is the prime minister of the right court, and he is a real minister of the Son of Heaven;

Thinking of this, what else does Meng Xiangqin not understand? No matter how strong she is, no matter how hard she wants to fight, she can't compete with these big shots, and she can't fight for her life!

Meng Xiangqin glanced at Xing Han, who was as excited as Zhao Jing'er, and felt even more uncomfortable. This son, who was raised by himself with hard work, is now a talented and a weapon, and there is only one other woman in his heart? What do you want to fight with this woman and fight with this woman?

Xing Dewu looked at his wife, whose face was full of frustration and death, and knew very well in his heart that Meng Xiangqin must be very uncomfortable at this moment. However, what can he say? Let Meng Xiangqin recognize the reality earlier, for Meng Xiangqin, there are only benefits, not harms.

That night, Meng Xiangqin fell ill, and Xing's mansion announced to the public that Mrs. Xing worked day and night for the marriage of Xing Han and Zhao Jing'er, and finally became tired and sick and bedridden. Therefore, he decided to recuperate in his room for a few days, and even his son and daughter-in-law were closed.

After listening to Gonggong Qi's report on the situation of going to Xingfu to announce the decree, Lin Wancai finally completely relieved his heart, bowed to Gonggong Qi, and said gratefully: "Gonggong Qi, Cousin Wan'er Daijing thank you." With your few words, it will be useful to say as many words as Wan'er wants. ”

Gonggong Qi shook his head with a smile and said, "Princess Wanxin is too polite, she really tortures the slave." The slave is just a messenger, and Princess Wanxin still has to thank the emperor. The slave also hopes that Mrs. Xing can figure it out as soon as possible, and don't let Lord Xing and Gongzi Xing not be able to concentrate on doing things for the emperor because of the restlessness of the family. ”

Lin Wan nodded with a smile, and said to Zhou Chang'an: "Father, you have a loyal minister like Gonggong Qi by your side, why worry that the Great Feudal Kingdom is not prosperous and powerful?"

Zhou Chang'an laughed and said, "Wan'er is right, I am surrounded by loyal ministers and good generals, and there are family members like the imperial sister, Yu'er, and Wan'er who are dedicated to helping me, so what else is there to worry about?"

Concubine Yu said with a smile: "It all depends on the emperor's wisdom to be able to be close to the virtuous ministers, far from the villain, and win the hearts of the people." Let the country and the people live and work in peace and contentment. ”

Zhou Changan listened to Concubine Yu's words, his heart was even happier, his face smiled, he held Concubine Yu's hand, looked at Concubine Yu's world-class face, and his eyes were full of tenderness.