Tu Manfen's heart was sour, and her eyes were hazy with tears. She held Xu Wanzhen's hand tightly, nodded, and said, "You're right, it's because I lack the courage to look ahead." ”

"Don't worry, cousin, I'll start over. Tomorrow, I will say goodbye to Mr. Ning and live at home to be married. ”

As soon as she figured out this verse, she couldn't help but feel a little shy when she thought of the upcoming wedding. In those days when her heart was like ashes, she never thought that she would be able to marry again.

Xu Wanzhen nodded and encouraged her: "Cousin Manfen is right to think so, life will definitely get better and better." A daughter is easy to get, but a lover is hard to find. ”

"Lord Wang is so good to you, cousin should cherish it. ”

Tu Manfen nodded in response, thinking of the promise made by Wang Leyu, her heart was full of sweetness.

……

Emperor Qinglong's guard of honor slowly passed through Dingdingmen Street and walked towards Dingdingmen.

Some officials came out of the ceremonial department and stood guard in front of the Oriyu Pavilion. The elite soldiers led by the crown prince had already arrived, and in order to cooperate with the ceremony, the Ministry of Rites asked him to stop fifty miles ahead.

When Emperor Qinglong led a hundred officials to the Zheliu Pavilion, he asked the prince to move forward. This time needs to be coordinated.

Mrs. Zhuang took Shi Jingfu into the palace from the Fengxiang Gate of the Imperial City.

Empress Cao received her post early in the morning, although she was a little surprised, but the Anguo Mansion was one of the four major princes, and Mrs. Zhuang had this qualification to enter the palace.

Shi Jingfu was dressed in a light blue hunting suit, her hair was tied up high on top with a jade ring, and she was neatly tied into a long ponytail. Although it is not in accordance with the rules, the whole person looks unique and energetic.

When the two arrived at Changle Palace, they were led by the palace maid to greet them, and Queen Cao gave them a seat.

Empress Cao's right hand gently stroked the carved patterns on the phoenix chair, and her eyes fell on Shi Jingfu, who had been carefully dressed. She voted for her own favor like this, and Queen Cao understood most of the intentions of the two in just one thought.

"Look at the tea. Empress Cao commanded.

"It's rare to talk to Madame like this, is your mansion okay?"

Hearing this sentence, Mrs. Zhuang's heart sank. Empress Cao was clearly saying that she had never seen any allegiance to the Anguo Mansion in the past, and at this time, she sensed the crisis, so she hugged her feet when she came.

The hall was warm, and Mrs. Zhuang was originally afraid of heat. In a hurry, I don't know if it was cold or hot, and big drops of sweat flowed down her forehead.

She leaned over and said the words she had prepared in her heart: "Thanks to my mother's thoughts, everything is fine in the house." It's just that my husband is grateful for his mother's kindness, and he can't repay it, so he asked me to take my little girl into the palace to thank you. ”

When the fight between the abolished prince and the original King of Qi was at its most intense, the Shi family stood by and watched. At this time, wanting to get up, Mrs. Zhuang was ready to be troubled in her heart.

In any case, the Anguo Mansion is one of the four major princes. As long as the crown prince has not ascended the throne for a day, Empress Cao has to continue to gather all forces for the prince.

Therefore, the Shi family offered their concubine to the crown prince, and An Guogong was sure that Empress Cao would accept it.

For the ultimate goal, what is the point of being a little difficult?

Empress Cao smiled and brought the teacup to her lips, lowering her eyes and thinking in her heart.

What kindness did she have to the Shi family? Mrs. Zhuang was just saying that if the prince accepted Shi Jingfu as a side concubine, the Anguo Mansion would wholeheartedly cheer for the prince.

The crown prince now has the Cao family of the Dingguo Mansion as the backing, and the martial arts of the Zhongguo Mansion as the allegiance. If you add the Shi family of the Anguo Mansion, the four major mansions will be three, and it will create a trend of public expectations.

Although the Shi family speculated a little, they were tired of old things and did not dare to bet easily on the matter of competing for the crown, and Empress Cao did not plan to pursue it too much.

As long as you show your attitude now, you are also a loyal servant.

Putting down the teacup, Empress Cao smiled and said, "Madam is polite." Is it Fu'er? It's so big, come, let Hongu take a good look at you. ”

Mrs. Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, it seemed that Empress Cao no longer cared about the fault of the Shi family.

She turned sideways slightly and nodded to Shi Jingfu, Shi Jingfu got up neatly from the stool, walked to Queen Cao's ten steps in front of her, and saluted: "The courtiers have admired the demeanor of the lady for a long time, and when I saw it today, I realized that what I saw from afar in the past was not right." ”

She dressed up in hunting costumes, and she didn't see her daughter delicate between walking, and her demeanor was neat and heroic.

Although Empress Cao knew in her heart that she was imitating Princess Zhaoyang's demeanor and deliberately currying favor with her. But this flattery is so obvious, she really saw Princess Zhaoyang's demeanor in Shi Jingfu's body.

At that time, she loved her most daughter, and she was the proudest daughter!

Empress Cao's eyes softened a lot, and she asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"

Unlike those well-behaved ladies, Shi Jingfu raised her face and said with a playful smile: "Niangniang is a hundred times younger and more beautiful than Fu'er thinks." It's that Fu'er has too little knowledge, so it's not right. I didn't expect such a mother to be worthy of the queen status of the mother's world. ”

Her temperament is innocent and simple, although these words have a flattering element, but her eyes are pure, so that people know that these words are from her heart.

Hearing this, Empress Cao laughed. In any case, it is always pleasant to have such a well-behaved woman, who pleases herself wholeheartedly.

"Good boy. Do you know that the prince is back in Beijing today?"

Shi Jingfu nodded abruptly and said, "Of course I know! Thanks to the crown prince, he defeated the traitors and pacified the northern land." Our little sisters have been looking forward to the day when the prince will triumph. ”

Seeing that her expression didn't seem to be fake, Empress Cao turned her head to look at Mrs. Zhuang and said with a smile: "Madam has raised a good daughter." I think that soon, there will be a celebration banquet in the palace, and then you will take Fu'er to Changle Palace first. ”

The implication is that Mrs. Zhuang's request was granted. During the celebration banquet, letting the two of them come first must make some arrangements first.

The Anguo Mansion wants to send Shi Jingfu to the prince's side, so naturally he can't quietly accept it like a folk woman. Empress Cao wants to take the opportunity to build momentum for the crown prince.

After achieving her goal, Mrs. Zhuang was excited and sad in her heart, and hurriedly got up to give thanks.

……

Outside the city, the Oriyu Pavilion.

Soon after Emperor Qinglong arrived, he got off the jade chariot and ascended to the throne in the colorful shed that he had built.

His health is not good, and the closest to him except for the accompanying physician is the chamberlain. Wu Guangqi held the medicinal tea, bowed to the side, and listened to orders at any time.

Fortunately, on this happy occasion, it is tantamount to giving Emperor Qinglong a boost. His face was swept away with a look of disgrace, and his eyes showed anticipation.

Although he knew that the crown prince was safe in the good news, this was the first time since he ascended the throne that the father and son had been separated for a long time.

Strange to say, when the abolished prince was there, although Emperor Qinglong knew that this son was good, he was calm and generous. But no matter what, he couldn't focus on him, no matter how well he did, he was taken for granted by Emperor Qinglong.

Perhaps, at that time, he understood very well. The Abolished Prince's temperament is not as good as his, and if more attention is paid to him, it will pose a greater threat to the Abolished Prince.