Eight years later

In a quiet courtyard, Mama Chen anxiously urged: "Big girl, are you okay?" Lianxiang quickly replied, "Mama, I'll be here soon." Then Lian Xiang looked at Qi Yuxian, who was sitting in front of the bronze mirror, who was now fifteen years old, and was slim and elegant. A green silk with a butterfly step shake shallowly, the forehead of the pearl carved into a butterfly, emitting a faint light, white skin like a freshly peeled egg, big eyes flashed as if they could speak, small red lips and the white of the skin, more distinct.

A pair of small dimples are evenly distributed on both sides of the cheeks, a shallow smile, dimples loom on the cheeks, cute like a fairy, the face is like a hibiscus, the eyebrows are like willows, the eyes are more charming than the peach blossoms, and the skin is like snow. A little elegant, with cherry blue embroidered silk palace shoes, completely without losing the atmosphere. Simple and elegant, charming and graceful. The sideburns are lined with beads, and the eyes are like stars and the moon, and the fat window powder can distinguish people.

The pale red water-sleeved cardigan, the aqua green double-disc drizzle silk water skirt is covered with a light pink double-belt tassel light robe, and a white brocade belt is used to tie the slender waist that is unbearable, and a handkerchief with a self-embroidered pink butterfly playing flowers is lightly pinched. Graceful and graceful, talking and laughing, only less worldly manners. There is nowhere to find the elegance of the cut off generation, and only the fiber wind projection falls like dust.

"Big girl, you're so good-looking." Lianxiang unconsciously praised Qi Yuxian, Qi Yuxian turned around and lit Lianxiang: "You! I knew that I was coaxing, okay, Mama was urging outside, let's go out quickly. Lian Xiang quickly came back to her senses, kept up with Qi Yuxian's pace, and opened the door. The traces of time have slowly climbed up Mama Chen's cheeks, "Big girl, you can figure it out." My father-in-law has been waiting for a long time, so hurry up and enter the palace now. Don't keep your father-in-law waiting. "Mama, rest assured. I'll go now. ”

Mama Chen's worries, Qi Yuxian is clear, but her daughter always has to dress up when she goes out, and Lianxiang, a girl, has to dress up Qi Yuxian beautifully every time before she is willing to give up. Qi Yuxian was really helpless, and soon Qi Yuxian arrived at the gate of the courtyard, and a father-in-law quickly greeted her: "Miss Qi, our family has been waiting for a long time, let's go!" "I'm tired of waiting for my father-in-law for a long time. It's a little interesting, and please ask your father-in-law to smile. Qi Yuxian quietly stuffed the two silver ingots into her father-in-law's sleeves, and her father-in-law was not stupid, so he naturally took it.

In fact, my father-in-law likes Qi Yuxian very much, at least Qi Yuxian is much more sensible than ordinary girls. Knowing that bribing the father-in-law, the father-in-law liked this errand very much, and soon Lianxiang got into the carriage with Qi Yuxian and arrived at the gate of the palace. The father-in-law led Qi Yuxian into the palace in front, although he had followed Qi Yuxian into the palace many times. But Lianxiang was still worried. The atmosphere in the palace made Lian Xiang afraid, so she could only follow behind Qi Yuxian and did not dare to leave.

Every time before entering the palace, Mama Chen has to advise. Don't leave Qi Yuxian's side for half a step. Otherwise, Mama Chen would blame Lianxiang when she went back, and soon her father-in-law led Qi Yuxian to the queen mother's bedroom. "Miss Qi, please!" The father-in-law respectfully leaned over and invited Qi Yuxian to enter the inner hall. Qi Yuxian smiled and said, "Thank you, father-in-law." I quickly went in and saw the Queen Mother lying on the couch. The grandmother behind her leaned over with a smile: "Queen Mother, Miss Qi is here." The Queen Mother opened her eyes quickly. looked at Qi Yuxian who walked towards him.

"Xian'er, you're here, hurry up, come to the side of the mourning family. I haven't seen you in a few days! Mama helped the Queen Mother to sit up straight, Qi Yuxian walked to the Queen Mother's side and leaned over: "Xian'er meets the Queen Mother, Chitose Chitose Chitose Chitose." "You're welcome, sit down." The Queen Mother pulled Qi Yuxian to sit beside her, and the mother said with a smile: "Miss Qi, don't you know, these days, the Queen Mother has not been talking about you, since you are here today, you have to accompany the Queen Mother to talk, the slave maid has already asked the imperial dining room to prepare your favorite pastries, and the slave maid will urge now." ”

It has not yet been sent to the Queen Mother's bedroom, "Thank you, Mama." Qi Yuxian leaned over to thank Mama, and the Empress Dowager asked softly, "It's good to be a qiē lately." "The Empress Dowager Qi, Xian'er is fine." Qi Yuxian lowered her head obediently, "That's good, the mourning family has been thinking about it, by the way, does your master have any news?" The Empress Dowager asked casually, "Not really, but the master said that if he wants to return to the capital, he will definitely come to visit the Empress Dowager." Qi Yuxian's words, the Queen Mother liked to hear it very much.

"You girl has a sweet mouth, and she likes to coax the mourning family to be happy." As soon as she took Qi Yuxian into her arms, Qi Yuxian lowered her head shyly and smiled, "Queen Mother, how is your body lately?" Qi Yuxian asked with concern, "The mourning family's body has been conditioned by you, and now it is almost better, so don't worry." If there is anything uncomfortable, the mourning family will notify you as soon as possible and relax. ”

Qi Yuxian breathed a sigh of relief, today I heard that the Queen Mother summoned Qi Yuxian, and thought that the Queen Mother was unwell, Qi Yuxian was still worried, and now listening to the Queen Mother's tone, it seems that there is something else. Qi Yuxian would not be naïve to think that the Queen Mother just wanted to see her. "Xian'er, you are not young anymore, when your master was leaving, he also asked the mourning family to have suitable family affairs, so I will help you pay more attention."

Listening to the words of the Queen Mother, Qi Yuxian couldn't help but feel a little guilty in her heart, Master, you go out to travel all over the world, why bother me. In front of the Queen Mother's words, Qi Yuxian could only keep her head down, and she was shy in the eyes of the Queen Mother. "Xian'er, you will be in time soon, and you should also consider family affairs. After a while, the grandson of the mourning family is here, you can take a good look. "The grandson of the Queen Mother, isn't that the prince.

"The Queen Mother, Xian'er can't climb high, please forgive the Queen Mother." Qi Yuxian got up from the arms of the Queen Mother without hesitation and knelt in front of the Queen Mother. "What can't you climb, Xian'er, what nonsense?" The Queen Mother reprimanded Qi Yuxian slightly, and gently helped Qi Yuxian to get up with one hand. I wanted to say something, and Mama walked into the dormitory with a smile on her face, "The Queen Mother, the third prince and the fourth prince have arrived." ”

The Queen Mother quickly said, "Hurry up and let them in." Saying that, she quietly motioned to Qi Yuxian to take a good look for a while, but the Queen Mother had prepared two candidates for Qi Yuxian to choose. I don't believe that Qi Yuxian can't take any of them, the queen mother is very confident in her grandson. Qi Yuxian stood beside the Queen Mother with her head bowed helplessly, and the third prince and the fourth prince entered the inner hall together to greet the Queen Mother.

The mother of the third prince is Concubine Xiao. I heard that when the saint went up and down the Yangtze River, he met Concubine Xiao Niangniang. The two of them made a good story in Jiangnan. Later, the plan of the saint to return to Beijing took Concubine Xiao back to the palace together, and the side concubine was the concubine. It is rumored that Concubine Xiao is beautiful. Although Qi Yuxian often enters the palace to condition the queen mother's body. But I have never seen Concubine Xiao, let alone the prince and princess.

Just abide by his duty, before leaving, the master had explained to Qi Yuxian, don't get involved in the affairs of the palace. Qi Yuxian is not stupid and understands what the master means. Now Qi Yuxian lowered her head, but the third prince and the fourth prince had been curious about the Qi girl who had been conditioning the body of the queen mother. I didn't expect to see it in the Queen Mother's bedroom today, and the two inadvertently exchanged a look, as for the status of the fourth prince, it was even more noble.

The fourth prince is the concubine of the middle palace, and the queen mother is the queen mother of the dynasty. The queen mother is very fond of the second son and the fourth prince. The saint attaches more importance to the prince, and the queen mother treats several princes equally, which is rare. Of course, these are just what Qi Yuxian said listening to Lianxiang, and Qi Yuxian doesn't know the specific situation. The Queen Mother hurriedly introduced Qi Yuxian to the third and fourth princes.

Qi Yuxian stepped forward without hesitation and leaned over: "I have seen the third prince, the fourth prince, Chitose Chitose Chitose!" "Miss Qi, excuse me." The third prince took the initiative to speak, and the fourth prince said with a smile: "I have always heard of Miss Qi's name, but I have never seen Miss Qi. See you today. Miss Qi was really shocked. The four princes can indeed speak, Qi Yuxian lowered her head, "Fourth emperor brother, in front of the imperial grandmother." Don't be abrupt. Helping Qi Yuxian to break the siege, the Queen Mother quietly observed the interaction between her two imperial grandsons and Qi Yuxian.

Qi Yuxian inadvertently raised her head and quickly glanced at the third prince, handsome. The face is as carved as the facial features are distinct, and the angular face is handsome and abnormal. It looks like a bohemian on the outside. But the inadvertent light in his eyes makes people dare not underestimate it. With black and dense hair, there is a pair of slender peach blossom eyes under a pair of sword eyebrows. Full of affection, people will fall into it if they are not careful. The tall nose and the moderately thick red lips have a dizzying smile at this time.

It seems that Concubine Xiao is indeed captivating the country and the city, otherwise the saint would not have taken Concubine Xiao into the palace. The third prince seemed to realize that Qi Yuxian was looking at him, and stared at Qi Yuxian quietly. Qi Yuxian kept her head down, and the fourth prince walked to Qi Yuxian's side at this time: "Miss Qi, I'm just joking, I believe Miss Qi won't be angry with me!" Cautiously waiting for Qi Yuxian's answer.

Before Qi Yuxian could speak in a hurry, the fourth prince wrapped his arms around the empress dowager's arm: "Imperial grandmother, the grandson said the wrong thing, which made Miss Qi unhappy, and asked the imperial grandmother to help the grandson speak." The Queen Mother helplessly nodded at the head of the fourth prince: "You! Just know that it's nonsense, okay, Xian'er, don't be like Jue'er. He speaks without proportion, and the mourning family will help you teach you a good lesson. ”

Saying that the Queen Mother mercilessly patted the back of the fourth prince Li Chengjue, Qi Yuxian quickly knelt down: "The Queen Mother, how dare Xian'er blame the four princes." The third prince hurriedly came out to relieve the siege, and the queen mother couldn't help but smile happily. Although there are not so many restrictions between men and women, they cannot meet each other. But Qi Yuxian really didn't want to face the two princes alone, especially the Queen Mother, like watching a play, didn't help Qi Yuxian at all.

Qi Yuxian felt very embarrassed, so she could only keep her head down, and occasionally the third prince asked herself, and Qi Yuxian replied one or two sentences. As for the four princes, they chatted with the Queen Mother while observing Qi Yuxian. Qi Yuxian's name has long spread in the palace, but the Queen Mother has always protected Qi Yuxian. No one dared to disturb Qi Yuxian and go against the Queen Mother, the Holy Lord listened to the Queen Mother's words the most, if he angered the Queen Mother, the consequences would be unimaginable. Soon the Queen Mother asked the third and fourth princes to leave, and waited until they left.

"Come, Xian'er, come to the mourning family." Holding Qi Yuxian's hand with a smile, "You girl, why are your hands still cold, and you have to give the mourning family back to regulate your body." Why hasn't your body been well conditioned, and when your master comes back, the mourning family will have to talk about your master. The Queen Mother rubbed Qi Yuxian's hand with her hands distressedly, and Qi Yuxian smiled lightly: "Thank you for the Queen Mother's concern, Xian'er is fine." ”

"You! You know that your mouth is hard, okay, the mourning family won't tease you anymore. What do you think of the two grandchildren of the mourning family? The Queen Mother looked at Qi Yuxian directly, and Qi Yuxian's scalp was numb. How to answer the Queen Mother, Qi Yuxian lowered her head shyly. "Xian'er. If you're embarrassed to answer the mourners, then you have to make it clear. Whether you like the third prince or the fourth prince, the mourning family should be prepared. ”

Qi Yuxian couldn't help but feel a little helpless. I also fancy the third prince and the fourth prince. The two princes may not have taken a fancy to Qi Yuxian is the right way, and knelt directly in front of the Queen Mother: "The Queen Mother, Xian'er has climbed a lot of two princes, please forgive the Queen Mother!" "Keep your head down, if there is a hole, Qi Yuxian can't wait to get into it. The Queen Mother quickly let go of Qi Yuxian's hand, "Xian'er, do you know what you're talking about?" ”

If it weren't for the Queen Mother watching Qi Yuxian help her take care of her body, she would also be afraid of Master Qi Yuxian's affection. The Empress Dowager would not consider letting Qi Yuxian see the third and fourth princes. But Qi Yuxian is good. actually didn't receive the love of the Queen Mother, "Qiyu Queen Mother, Xian'er knows, Xian'er's status is low, and she knows that she is not worthy of the two princes, and the Queen Mother's good intentions are remembered by Xian'er." ”

"Xian'er, look up." The Queen Mother ordered Qi Yuxian, and Qi Yuxian raised her clear eyes without hesitation to look at the Queen Mother, "Xian'er." Then what kind of person do you want to marry? In this way, the mourning family can help you pay attention, otherwise where is your master, the mourning family will have no way to explain. The Queen Mother relented. Qi Yuxian followed easily, just don't enter the palace, Qi Yuxian doesn't want to be so tired in this life.

In the past eight years, Qi Yuxian has been taught a lot. Much more than a few years in the Dingguo Mansion. The Queen Mother can ask Qi Yuxian like this, it is very reasonable. Qi Yuxian was very grateful to the Queen Mother. Since ancient times, marriage has been a major event, and the life of parents. The words of the matchmaker. In fact, there is no need to ask Qi Yuxian's own opinion, but the Queen Mother can ask Qi Yuxian's opinion, and she must really thank the master.

It's just that the Queen Mother asked Qi Yuxian nakedly, and Qi Yuxian really didn't know how to answer for a while? In the previous life, she was retired by Song Nandong before she got married, and Qi Yuxian will never forget it. The Queen Mother hadn't seen Qi Yuxian for a long time and replied: "Xian'er, haven't you thought about it yet?" Qi Yuxian could only nod silently, and the Queen Mother breathed a sigh of relief: "You! It's really careless, and from now on give the mourning family a good thought. The mourning family will not force you for the time being, but you have to think carefully and tell the mourning family in a few days. Today, the mourning family is also tired, you should go back to rest early, don't be tired of your body. ”

The Queen Mother patted Qi Yuxian's jade hand distressedly, "Thank you for the Queen Mother's concern, Xian'er knows, but the Queen Mother also needs to rest more." The Queen Mother watched the back of Qi Yuxian leaving, and she didn't come back to her senses for a long time. Lian Xiang followed Qi Yuxian out of the palace and got into the carriage. "Big girl, it's really terrible in the palace." Lianxiang whispered in Qi Yuxian's ear, and Qi Yuxian smiled lightly: "Then I won't take you into the palace next time." ”

"Big girl, don't, don't take the slave and maid, the slave and maid will follow the big girl into the palace to protect the big girl!" Lian Xiang straightened her chest, and the flower branches that made Qi Yuxian laugh trembled. Lianxiang pouted: "Big girl, what are you laughing at?" "You! Don't say anything to Mama Chen when you go back, remember no. "Mama Chen has also suffered a lot with Qi Yuxian over the years, especially in the past two years, Mama Chen's gray hair on her temples has become more and more.

Qi Yuxian couldn't bear to let Mama Chen worry about it anymore, and Lian Xiang suddenly nodded seriously: "Big girl, don't worry, the slave knows and won't tell Mama Chen." Soon stopped at the gate of the courtyard, and the father-in-law in the palace also returned to the palace to resume his life, every time Qi Yuxian entered the palace and returned to the courtyard, the carriage in the palace sent Qi Yuxian. This was ordered by the Queen Mother, and Mama Chen saw Qi Yuxian and Lianxiang coming back, and hurriedly greeted her.

"Big girl, you're back." "Mama, just stay in the house and rest, we'll be fine." Qi Yuxian took the initiative to comfort Mama Chen, and Mama Chen smiled slightly without squeaking. Mama Chen was worried that Qi Yuxian would be in trouble in the palace, and now that she saw Qi Yuxian come back safely, Mama Chen was much more relieved. Back in the house together, Qi Yuxian rested in the house, and Mama Chen mysteriously pulled the lotus incense aside.

"Did anything happen to you and the eldest girl when you entered the palace today?" Mama Chen was not at ease, Mama Chen's two eyelids kept jumping early this morning. Facing Mama Chen, Lian Xiang shook her head: "Mama, there is nothing to do, just like before, let the Queen Mother take a look." Really, the slave didn't lie, and if Mama didn't believe it, the slave could swear. ”

"I don't need to swear it." Listening to Mama Chen's words, Lianxiang felt a lot more relieved. knew that Mama Chen would not let herself swear ruthlessly, but Mama Chen's words were not finished yet, "We are all for the good of the eldest girl, if there is anything unusual, you can't hide it from me, otherwise I won't be able to spare you when I know." Looking at Lianxiang again, Lianxiang raised her head with some hesitation.

Mama Chen knew, "Is there something else?" Lian Xiang quickly lowered her head: "Mama, the slave didn't mean to hide it from you, but the eldest girl told me that I couldn't let you worry about it." "Not letting me know is what makes me feel even more, so you hurry up and say, what happened?" "Mama, it's the slave maid who saw the third prince and the fourth prince outside the queen mother's bedroom today." Without hesitation, Lianxiang still sued Mama Chen, Mama Chen gasped, and Qi Yuxian saw the two princes. (To be continued.) )