Chapter 169: The Drunkard's Meaning
Since he first entered the mansion, since Mrs. Ru made that time, nothing has happened between Xiaomi and her.
At the beginning, because of Xiaomi's temporary conscience, he didn't use Yin Zixuan to earn the money of those women, but later it was the arrival of Princess Caifeng, and there was something to do to pass the time.
In addition, Yin Zixuan's women originally had impure motives for entering the Xuan Palace, although they all had been moved by Yin Zixuan in their hearts, none of them dared to stir their minds to compete for favor.
On the one hand, I knew in my heart that the prince didn't take himself to heart at all. On the other hand, he was afraid that if he failed to compete for favor, the prince would be disgusted with himself and driven out of the palace.
At that time, even if the prince gave them a way to live, the original master would definitely not let them live after they went out.
Because, they know things they shouldn't know, and once they have no use value, there is only one end, which is death. Therefore, finding ways to keep yourself in the Xuanwang Mansion is the most important thing.
Even if Mrs. Ru was deflated by Xiaomi's hands, she could only hold a grudge in her heart, but she didn't dare to make trouble at all. In this way, no matter how much Xiaomi is in the limelight in the palace, it will always be safe and sound.
There are no princesses on Yin Zixuan's side, and even his birthday banquet is handled by Steward Yun, and several ladies are really like invisible people in the palace, except for those who are better fed and dressed than their subordinates, but they have no real power.
This time he was actually with Zhong Shangshu's wife, and the only explanation was that Mrs. Shangshu came to the mansion as a guest. The female concubine Yin Zixuan was not good at entertaining in person, so she had to hand it over to this Mrs. Ru.
Otherwise, it is difficult for Mrs. Ru and Mrs. Shangshu to be old acquaintances.
Facing such a meeting, even if it is only Mrs. Ru, Xiaomi's identity has to take the initiative to greet him, not to mention that there is a Mrs. Shangshu next to him.
"Hello ma'am." Near, Xiaomi greeted him. Originally, I was still struggling with how to greet Mrs. Shangshu, but it turned out that Mrs. Shangshu's eyes were too affectionate when she looked at her, and she made Xiaomi furious. I couldn't help but bow my head. This is thinking that her daughter has come up with a magic barrier!
"Miss Xiaomi, I haven't seen you for a few days, and I've grown taller again." Xiaomi lowered her head and waited for Mrs. Ru to speak, so she could leave quickly. I didn't expect the sound to ring in my ears. But it doesn't belong to Mrs. Ru at all.
No need to look up. She also knew who it was, not to mention the voice she had heard. Dizzy, the last time I met this lady Shangshu on the street was at the lantern festival in the first month. It's only been a long time, she actually said that she has grown taller again, what kind of eyes is this?
Xiaomi was struggling in her heart, and her hands were held by a pair of hands. The hands were soft and gentle, knowing that these hands were from a woman, and they were not hostile, but Xiaomi still instinctively quickly withdrew her hand.
When I looked up again, I saw a pair of sad eyes.
"Xiaomi, this is Mrs. Shangshu, it's your blessing to see you happy." Mrs. Ru didn't expect Mrs. Shangshu to do the same to this girl, but now she reacted and hurriedly spoke.
She is very smart, and no matter how much she doesn't like Xiaomi in her heart, she doesn't use a reprimanding tone, but says it with a smile. But in his heart, he was already thinking about whether he should inform his master of this matter when he turned around.
On King Xuan's birthday in previous years, Shangshufu just sent his eldest son to give birthday gifts, but this time Shangshu and his wife came together, which is already very abnormal.
"It's nothing, it's me who is abrupt and scares her." Mrs. Shangshu quickly concealed her sadness, and still looked at Xiaomi with a smile and said gently.
"The slave still has something to do, so don't disturb the lady." Xiaomi really couldn't stand Mrs. Shangshu's eyes, no matter how much, she tried her best to be very humble After speaking, she didn't wait for the two ladies to say anything, she saluted again and then raised her feet to bypass the person in front of her and left in a hurry.
Emma, what is this, I don't believe in evil when I cross over, thinking that even if I meet the prince, I will definitely not have anything to do with the princess.
How could I have thought that there was such a bloody scene waiting for me, Mrs. Shangshu thought that she was her daughter who was taken away many years ago? If that's really the case, wouldn't he become the princess of King Qinshu again? What an international joke!
What is the look of the person behind him, Mi didn't bother to think about it, and trotted to find the cloud housekeeper; "What's going on? Didn't you say that there was no minister for the prince's birthday? Then Zhong Shangshu, why are they here? She dragged Steward Yun, who was arranging things, aside and asked in a low voice.
During these days, because the cloud housekeeper helped Xiaomi conceal the rehearsal program, the relationship between the old and the young was much closer than before.
"You ask me, I ask who is going. No, you have to call someone to prepare quickly, Xiaomi, look at it, today's birthday banquet must be more lively than in previous years. The old housekeeper said to Xiaomi with certainty.
Xiaomi thought about it a little and understood what the cloud butler meant. In the capital, it is not only between the princes, but also between the ministers.
Guarding against each other and paying attention to each other. The news that Zhong Shangshu and his wife came to the Xuan Palace's mansion will spread soon.
This is Yin Zixuan's birthday, once the other ministers' people learn that Zhong Shangshu and his wife have come to the Xuan Palace, then how can they sit still.
There are still a few hours left until the birthday banquet in the evening, and there is time to do a lot of things, and the cloud butler must be even busier. Because, prepare more tables for feasting.
"By the way, Xiaomi, the one you prepared, is it still according to the plan?" Steward Yun remembered and asked in a low voice.
"Of course, anyway, it is specially prepared for our prince, there are more guests and fewer guests, what does it matter, let alone some ministers, even if the emperor comes, it will be according to the original plan." Xiaomi finished speaking very resolutely, and suddenly realized that the cloud housekeeper's expression was wrong, as if he was a little nervous.
"What? But what's wrong? Xiaomi asked puzzled. Because I knew that the guests who came were all princes and princesses, even if the ministers had a big official position, in terms of status, they were still the second generation of the emperor, right?
The cloud housekeeper looked at Xiaomi with some helplessness; "Ahem, I didn't mean that, old man. But millet you, you must be careful not to get trouble out of your mouth, especially this one.
What do you mean that the emperor is coming, and it is also according to the original plan? You don't mean to be disrespectful to the emperor, but if you listen to someone who cares, it will be bad for our master. ”
"Oh, I remember." After Xiaomi understood the reason for the cloud housekeeper's nervousness, she hurriedly assured him. It's not that I'm not afraid of the emperor, no matter how bold I am, I haven't reached that realm.
I just said that, but I just blurted it out. If the emperor really comes today. My original plan must have changed. At most, that show, when the guests are gone, just perform it alone for Yin Zixuan to see.
"That's right. Where is our prince now? Millet remembered and asked. I feel that Yin Zixuan should not receive that Shangshu in Yalanju.
The cloud housekeeper sued her. The prince should be in the main hall at this time.
Over there in the main hall? That is to say, King Qinshu should also follow, and Xiaomi decided to go back to Yalanju first. It's safe. After separating from Steward Yun, Xiaomi didn't even dare to take the main road, and returned to Yalanju from the small road.
"Uncle Min, Uncle Min?" At the door of Yalanju, he whispered.
I thought that his voice was too small, and Uncle Min didn't hear it when he was old, but he didn't expect that as soon as he shouted twice, Uncle Min appeared, with a new dress on his body, but the expression on his face was the same as in the past, in Xiaomi's words, I don't know when he owes him the money and doesn't pay it back.
"What are you sneaking at me for?" Uncle Min frowned and asked, feeling worried, in the past, he relied on the pampering of his master and did not follow the rules.
However, what kind of day is this, all the guests who came, even the Zhong Shangshu couple came. Grandma, you can settle down today!
Uncle Min really wanted to give Xiaomi a stick, and then lock her in the house until the guests left.
"Uncle Min, isn't that diligent prince here?" Xiaomi has long been accustomed to the old man's attitude towards himself, asking in a low voice while looking around vigilantly.
Xiaomi felt as if she had become a piece of meat now, being targeted by three big bad wolves, one was the King of Qinshu, and the other two were Zhong Shangshu and his wife, which was really bad.
"Well, Lord Shangshu is here, and the master will go to the main hall, and of course King Qinshu will also go." When Uncle Min heard Xiaomi's question, he suddenly felt much better, well, it seems that this crazy girl still knows what to expect.
"Oh, got it." Xiaomi got the exact answer, and was also relieved, and walked into the threshold and went straight to his small wooden building.
When he arrived on the second floor and lay down on the soft couch, Xiaomi was a little depressed and talked to himself; "yes, I'm going to be so sneaky for Mao?" I couldn't help but feel a little resentful of the three wolves that were staring at me.
What about tonight's lunch, Chef Xu must have gone to the big kitchen. Millet was lying down and struggling, and heard someone greet him, and listened to the sound of the wind.
She got up and walked to the window, poked her head out to look, and saw Fengyu standing with a food box.
Haha, I know that Uncle Xu remembers himself. Xiaomi happily ran downstairs, opened the door, reached out to catch the food box in Fengyu's hand, and asked Fengyu; "Thank you, Uncle Xu, for me."
The wind whispered a blank look at millet; "What do you mean by thank you, Uncle Xu? Obviously, the master is afraid that you will starve, so he ordered me to send it. ”
"Huh? Is it the prince? "Xiaomi was a little surprised, on a day like this, King Qinshu came to visit in advance, and Zhong Shangshu and his wife came unexpectedly, he actually had time to think about whether he would be hungry?
Fengyu looked at Xiaomi's expression, very speechless, in the whole palace, the prince cared most about her well. The dishes in this food box are not made by Chef Xu after they are served to the guests.
If this is known to the King of Qinshu or Zhong Shangshu, what kind of mood will they have! One is the prince, and the other is the important minister in front of the current emperor, and his status in King Xuan's heart is not as good as a little maidservant?
Of course, Fengyu knows that Xiaomi's girl is a lifesaver for her master!
"Brother Fengyu, have you eaten, do you want to join us?" Millet took the food box and asked politely.
"Ahem, I haven't eaten yet, but I have to hurry back to my master. You, take your time. After Feng Yu finished speaking, he turned around and strode away.
Really, think anyone is as idle as you? It's all good luck from you, just stay honest after eating, just don't go out and get into trouble...... (To be continued......)