==Chapter 133==

The inner study is built in an excellent location, next to a small lake in the south corner of the main courtyard.

The king of Chu has always had fine clothing, food, housing and transportation, and he likes a place with a wide line of sight, so he placed the inner study here at that time. At this time, it was early winter, the weather was suddenly cold, and the row of windows that had been wide open in the past were closed, leaving only one door, and you could vaguely see the quiet lake outside.

Jiu Niang squinted her eyes and glanced out the window, and continued to smile dryly on her face, looking at him left and right, just not looking at the King of Chu.

The king of Chu raised her chin and said again: "The princess of this king, how do you say you should make up for the loss of this king?" ”

Being forced by the King of Chu like this, Jiu Niang was also a little annoyed: "Isn't it also to deal with that side." The pink and tender lips pursed and pouted slightly, and seemed to be quite angry. We can't let the people over there come to us. ”

This 'we' seemed to make the King of Chu very happy, the corners of his thin mouth hooked up a shallow smile, and his usual deep eyes also lit up. Seeing her pink lips moist again, I remembered the low moan that overflowed from this mouth last night, and I couldn't help but darken my eyes and cover them. The big palm slid down the delicate waist, covering the plump, soft and firm, and even through the fabric of the shirt, you could feel the delicate and silky warmth like tofu.

The king of Chu was even more unbearable, and his demeanor couldn't help but be rough.

"You, what are you doing......"

It was not easy to say this sentence from his mouth, and his voice was thin and low, with a slight panting, as if he was afraid of being heard.

King Chu ignored her, his thin lips kissed the white and tender earlobe, and his big palm had already poked into the edge of the small jacket.

Outside the door, Chang Shun and Lianzhi were guarded.

Chang Shun is already nearly forty years old, and Lian Zhi is also an eighteen-year-old girl, both of whom are people who are waiting closely by the master's side, and they naturally understand this kind of movement in their hearts. But it was the first time I heard this kind of movement at this time and in this place.

Although there is no sun today, and the weather is a little cold, it is also daylight, and it is in the study. You can't think about the specifics of this, and once you think about it, it's a shame to death.

Lian Zhi's face was flushed, and he stood face to face with Chang Shun, not daring to raise his head, let alone looking at the movement on the face of the person opposite.

Chang Shun is getting old, and his sons are married to daughters-in-law at this time, but it is the first time he has encountered such an embarrassing situation. He didn't know Lianzhi well, and he had only met a few times in the main courtyard, and he knew that she was the eldest maid next to the princess, and that's it. And he's not a man, but it's embarrassing to be a man if he's not a man.

In the end, Chang Shun was thick-skinned, and coughed twice in a low voice: "What, it's cold outside, you girl's family, carefully be blown by the wind, find a place to shelter from the wind, I'll just guard here." ”

Lianzhi sighed quietly and hurried away.

Chang Shun breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at the room, and shook his head.

……

In the gilded incense burner of the Pixiu Xiang Beast, the incense used by the King of Chu is lit, and the room is quiet. On the spotless light brown wooden floor, twelve moon-white embroidered hibiscus flower dresses were casually thrown on the ground, and two white foot socks were scattered on the side.

After the bookcase, Jiu Niang sat pitifully on the lap of the King of Chu, still wearing the willow-green silk jacket, but when she looked down, she saw two thin legs hanging in the air, but the rest was covered by the hem of the King of Chu's robe.

King Chu stiffened his face, and a rare expression similar to embarrassment appeared on his face, not only was his face embarrassed, but his eyes were also a little sparkling. He wiped his face and said in a dumb voice: "Okay, don't be annoyed, it's all bad for this king." ”

"I won't have the face to go out to meet people again......"

Jiuniang really felt that she had no face to see people, no matter how bold she was, she did not reach the point of prostitution during the day, especially not in the bedroom, but in this kind of place.

"No one will know about it."

"Chang Shun and Lianzhi are waiting outside."

As long as Jiu Niang thinks of being known about this, she has an urge to find a crack in the ground.

King Chu coughed: "They don't dare to say it." ”

"But—"

"Don't." The king of Chu interrupted Jiu Niang's words, held her to his chest, caressed her back with his big palm, frowned, but his voice was soft and light: "You are the princess of this king, and it is normal for husband and wife to be in London." You are good, don't cry, this king is also pleased with you, and I can't help myself for a while. ”

Jiuniang's face was red, and she buried her head in the arms of the king of Chu, she was ashamed, and a trace of joy came out of her heart, and she was in a strange mood. King Chu picked up Jiuniang and picked up the dresses scattered on the ground, "You put on the skirt first, and I will call someone to serve you." ”

Jiuniang was choked and hurriedly said, "Don't." The voice turned small, "I'll do it myself." ”

Finally put on the scattered clothes, Jiuniang confirmed that she couldn't see any abnormality, and picked up the messy bookcase, and then went to the side of the soft couch to sit down, picked up the tea on the side, and made a casual appearance.

The king of Chu sighed helplessly, knowing that she was thin-skinned, he couldn't bear to say anything, and he himself was a little embarrassed, so he tidied up his messy clothes and called someone in.

Chang pushed the door in accordance with the sound, and saw the two people sitting far away, his eyes flashed, but there was no expression on his face.

Lianzhi came in after him, she was not as calm as Chang Shun, and she didn't dare to look up to see the situation in the room, until Jiu Niang said goodbye, and then hurriedly stepped forward to help her and go out.

Along the way, the master and servant didn't speak, and when they returned to the room, Jiuniang asked someone to prepare water for bathing, and after changing their clothes, they were a little less embarrassed.

*

On the other side, Mrs. Hu returned from the wolf and told the experience of the Chu Palace.

Duchess An Guo was angry and angry: "I just said that she had hard wings and was separated from her family, but you still said no." ”

Aunt Hu lost her face today, and tossed again, and her face was also full of dejection at this time, "The slave didn't expect that the Nine Ladies would be like this." ”

After a pause, she said again: "Old lady, what do you say should be done now?" ”

Duchess An Guo rubbed the corners of her forehead, "How is it good, how do I know what to do?" If I don't drink water, I can't force her. This little thing is a white-eyed wolf that can't be raised, and because I've been protecting her openly and secretly, I should have let Chongyue Pavilion kill her in the first place. ”

This look is just talking angrily, and Aunt Hu doesn't dare to answer.

"Even the person I gave her didn't put around, and pointed out that she could do things for the family? That one is also a white-eyed wolf who can't be raised, married the daughter of my Xiao family, and doesn't even fight face-to-face, these two white-eyed wolves get together...... I really miscalculated at the beginning, I shouldn't have married someone who was too assertive......"

This marriage was given by Emperor Chengyuan, and it is not up to the Xiao family to decide whether Xiao Jiuniang marries or not, and the Duchess of Anguo is also angry at this time, so she will say such things.

Aunt Hu peeked at Duchess Anguo, and said loudly: "Old lady, the slave maid has a sentence that I don't know whether to say or not?" ”

"You say."

"You are a woman, the slave is also a woman, and so is the Nine Niangzi. How can this woman not be jealous and jealous, such as the jade, at a glance, you can know what it does, and she doesn't want to have a few flower-like maids around her, how can Jiu Niangzi be comfortable in her heart. No, I want to get people away. We didn't know the queen's plan at first, but now that we know, do we want to change our thinking, what is the difference between putting an old woman and a few beauties, since Jiu Niangzi doesn't want beauties, let's just do what she wants, after all, her surname is Xiao, and it is impossible for her to really fall out with her family, which is not good for her to gain a foothold in the Chu Palace. ”

Duchess An Guo thought about it, and felt reasonable, and discussed it with Aunt Hu before slowly making a decision.

*

When it was dark, the Anguo Mansion came again.

This time, I came to report that the Duchess of An Guo was sick.

This morning, Mrs. Hu was sent away, and the Duchess of Anguo fell ill on the back foot, only to say that Jiuniang was bold and sick to her grandmother.

After receiving the letter, Lianzhi and the others were very worried and did not let Jiuniang go back to the Anguo Mansion. But the people who reported the news are here, if they really don't go back, it will be a little too much, and Jiu Niang also wants to find out what is going on over there, so she ordered the people below to prepare the frame, and she wants to go back.

The king of Chu did not stop her, but just asked Chang Shun to go with her. Jiu Niang did not refuse, with Chang Shun by her side, if there was really something, she was not afraid. Although she thought that there should be nothing wrong, who knows if the other party will jump off the wall in a hurry.

I took a carriage all the way to Anguo Mansion, and when I arrived, a servant woman with a good face led Jiuniang and others to go inside, but instead of going to Anrong Courtyard, I went to the courtyard of the big house.

Cui Shi sat in the hall with a depressed face, leaving only two servants to serve on the side. Seeing that Jiu Niang had arrived, he left everyone behind and pulled her straight to the inner room. Chang Shun wanted to follow, but Jiu Niang gave him a look, and he waited outside with Xiaocui.

Sitting down on the hibiscus couch, Cui Shi took Jiu Niang's hand with a very complicated expression.

Seeing that she was silent, Jiuniang had to ask, "Grandmother, she is an old man, right?" ”

Cui Shi smiled reluctantly: "It's not a big deal, it's also an old problem, I can't be angry, this anger, the old problem is committed." ”

Duchess Anguo has an old problem of heartache, but this Jiuniang knows it.

"My niece brought some medicinal herbs back from the palace, and I don't know if I should use them properly, so I will send them to Anrong Courtyard later."

"Jiuniang, you have such filial piety, the old lady must be very happy, this happiness, maybe the illness will be cured." Cui Shi glanced at Jiu Niang, and said: "Actually, the eldest aunt invited you over first, but there is no other meaning, your grandmother's illness this time is not because of you, but because the people below are not ignorant." Today, Aunt Hu went to the Chu Palace, and the eldest aunt also knew, never thought that the people in our house were so ignorant, and they actually caused trouble in the palace, this is because it is in the Chu Palace, there is Jiu Niang, your own family in the way, if you don't make a fuss, others should say that our Xiao family has no way to rule. ”

"It's not like my aunt should say that."

Cui Shi took her hand and was very affectionate: "Why shouldn't you say that, our Xiao family relies on the harmony of the whole family, unity and friendship, and a positive family style, who doesn't praise a few words when you go out." Your grandmother is old, and it is inevitable that she will think too much, and when she comes back to listen to what Aunt Hu said, she is angry and anxious. There are already some misunderstandings between the family and His Royal Highness the King of Chu that have not been resolved, and such a fuss should be misunderstood by His Royal Highness the King of Chu. ”

This is the first time that the Xiao family has mentioned the word 'misunderstanding' in front of Jiu Niang, and Jiu Niang asked in a voice: "Misunderstanding?" What misunderstanding? Is there a misunderstanding between the family and His Highness? ”

Cui Shi made a look of embarrassment: "That's it, this matter has nothing to do with your juniors, but now that you are married to the King of Chu, you still have the right to know." The eldest aunt will tell you, you should know that His Royal Highness the King of Chu's mother Concubine Diefei is also the daughter of our family, right? ”

Jiu Niang nodded.

"Siniang back then was a well-behaved and obedient person, and she also had a close relationship with the eldest mother, that is, the queen's mother today. Siniang had a bad background, and the old lady felt sorry for her, so she recorded her in her name and raised her like a daughter. At that time, the queen mother was pointed out by the first emperor to the king of Wei as a side concubine, because of some things happened at that time, Siniang's reputation was not good, and it was not a good family matter. The queen felt sorry for this sister, so she discussed with the old lady to let Siniang follow her, and it happened that the two sisters had eaten and lived together since they were children, and they could continue to love the sisters in the future. ”

“…… His Royal Highness the King of Wei has to ascend to the throne, and our family has two palace ladies at once. After that, the queen mother gave birth to the king, and the butterfly concubine also gave birth to the king of Chu, and now our Xiao family has a long face outside. But the good times don't last long, Jiu Niang, you also know the situation in the palace, there are many women, there are many right and wrong, everyone's eyes are fixed on that place, our Xiao family has two concubines at once, it's not a sight to behold......"

“…… Later, the Butterfly Concubine died, and His Royal Highness the King of Chu became a motherless child, and the Queen Mother was his aunt, and it was good to have a small relationship with the Butterfly Concubine, so he begged His Majesty to put His Royal Highness the King of Chu by his side. At first, it was very good, the queen really loved His Royal Highness the King of Chu, and the king of Chu had it, and the king of Chu should have a lot. But I don't know which broken mouth said something in front of His Royal Highness the King of Chu, but he actually said that the death of Concubine Die's mother was related to the queen, and the king of Chu and the queen became estranged......"

Cui's face was full of sighs, and when he mentioned the death of Concubine Die, he even shed two tears.

“…… You say that this person's heart, how did it become like this, those people want to disturb the peace of our family...... His Royal Highness the King of Chu is getting colder and colder, and he still walked around home in his early years, but now he can't come. We originally thought that you were married to the King of Chu and could ease up a little, but who would have thought that it seemed to be useless......"

When the words fell, Cui Shi looked at Jiu Niang, and Jiu Niang's face was full of shock: "Jiu Niang really doesn't know about this." ”

Jiu Niang really didn't know, in her previous life, she only knew that the King of Chu and the Xiao family were not on good terms, and it may have something to do with his mother, but the specific situation is not clear.

But this doesn't mean that she will believe in the Cui family, one after another, the fox's tail is finally revealed, and the Xiao family is already using her to ease relations with the King of Chu, and even wooing the King of Chu to make up this touching story, which doesn't seem to be very unusual.

Cui Shi patted her hand, "Naturally, you don't know about this old past, so today your grandmother heard Aunt Hu say that His Royal Highness the King of Chu was annoyed, so she was angry and anxious." is so angry that the subordinates are ignorant, and they are so anxious that they are afraid that His Highness will misunderstand again. Your grandmother has also explained to those subordinates, and tomorrow she will quietly order someone to go over and bring them back, so that you will not be embarrassed. It's just that you still need to explain to His Royal Highness the King of Chu during this time, don't let him make another mess with the family. ”

Cui Shi picked up the tea cup on the side and took a sip of tea, giving Jiu Niang plenty of time to digest Fang Cai's story. Seeing that the shock on Jiu Niang's face gradually faded, she put down the teacup, took her hand and said: "Actually, your grandmother is also thinking about you, if you think about it, as the king of Chu, it must be impossible to have only one woman." We women are looking forward to a lifetime and a couple, but there are a few who can really make it. The poor people are okay, who is a little richer who is not three wives and four concubines, and there are a lot of women in the backyard, let alone the prince. ”

"You see that King Cheng, King Zhao and King Qi, not only married a concubine, but also was given a side concubine, but His Royal Highness the King of Chu did not have it for the time being. But he is the prince, how can he be an exception, your grandmother can't help but think more for you, if there is really a side concubine in the future, you are young, I am afraid that you will not be able to stand, so I thought that there are a few people around you who can help, and I am not afraid of her when the time comes, who would have thought that you were a girl who misunderstood. ”

Well, even the handmaid who gave her beautiful wife has been explained, and this explanation is extremely reasonable and considerate.

"Auntie......" Jiuniang clenched the corners of her clothes, her face was red, and she couldn't speak.

"Okay, the eldest aunt is also a woman, so she naturally understands your mood at this time. Since you don't like it, send those few people back, but you need to be considerate about the future. Although the status of the side concubine is not as good as yours, it is different from those concubines and slaves or something, and she is going to go to the royal jade, and the eldest aunt is afraid that you will suffer. After sighing, Cui stood up: "Auntie won't delay your time, let's go to Anrong Courtyard to see your grandmother." ”

Jiu Niang stood up with her and walked out of the house.

When I arrived at Aneiwon, there was a strong smell of medicine in the air.

After being informed, the two went to the inner room.

Duchess An Guo was half-lying on the bed with a weak face, with a forehead wipe on her head, and she was letting Aunt Hu feed the decoction spoonful by spoonful.

"Jiu Niang, are you here?"

Jiu Niang threw herself in front of the bed, her face full of guilt and anxiety: "Grandmother, it's all Jiu Niang's bad and angry with you." ”

Duchess An Guo waved her hand weakly, "I don't blame you, I just blame the people below for being ignorant." Your aunt should have told you, and tomorrow she will order someone to bring them back quietly. But those few maidservants can be brought back, and the others will stay with you. It's not that my grandmother said you, you married into the Chu Palace, and your heels haven't stood firm, so you have to have your own people to help you. No one knows when the next newcomer will start, you have to take charge of the housekeeping in the house, so that you are not afraid of anyone in the future. ”

Jiu Niang lowered her eyes and did not speak.

Cui Shi hurriedly stepped forward and played a round game: "Okay, Ah Jia, the children have their own thoughts, and you are also in a hurry, Jiu Niang can understand your kindness." None of us came from this time, and we will be able to figure it out slowly. ”

Duchess An Guo sighed and shook her head helplessly: "Okay, it's not too early, you better hurry back to the house, after all, it's a bride, and it's not good to stay in your mother's house for a long time." If she hadn't wanted to mention you, Grandmother wouldn't have ordered someone to call you back. Don't worry about grandmother, it's an old problem, just drink a few days of decoction and medicine. ”

Jiuniang cared a few more words, and then went out with Cui's family.

"You have to understand your grandmother's heart." Cui Shi patted Jiu Niang's hand and sent her to the carriage.

A piece of heart?

Jiu Niang, who was in the carriage, hooked her lips sarcastically.

A long, long time ago, she knew that none of the Xiao family was simple, especially the Duchess of An Guo and the Cui family. Many things in the previous life have long been blurred in memory, and this is the first time in this life that the Duchess of An Guo and the Cui family have teamed up to fight such a complicated battle with Jiu Niang.

took advantage of the illness of the Duchess of Anguo to bring Jiuniang back. didn't take her directly to Anrong Hospital, but Cui Shi came out to say so much to her.

first told a story of the old past and Jiu Niang knew, after Jiu Niang knew about it, whether it was out of wanting to invite favor in front of the King of Chu, or out of wanting to help the family solve the misunderstanding, she would mention it in front of the King of Chu. Presumably, King Chu didn't know about many things that the Xiao family did secretly, and even if he knew, it wouldn't be so comprehensive. A sentence of instigation by others and scheming can breed many associations.

Later, he kindly crowned the behavior of the Duchess of Anguo with a big hat for her good and her sake. These statements are indeed very considerate, and they are also full of care for the daughter at home and worries about the future, and they are completely from the position of Jiuniang and her interests.

If it were an ordinary person, he would definitely be grateful to the Xiao family, and even hesitating to smear his liver and brains.

can also say that he is an ordinary person, and Jiuniang is not an ordinary person.

And during this period, the biggest omission of the Xiao family is that Jiu Niang has two lifetime memories, as well as the relationship between Jiu Niang and the King of Chu, they only know that the King of Chu looks at Jiu Niang differently, but they never thought that as early as when Jiu Niang first returned to Chang'an, he secretly contacted the King of Chu, especially for some of the current situation, Jiu Niang also knew it, and how could they fall for it.

What side concubine, what newcomer to enter, if Emperor Chengyuan really has this kind of idea, I am afraid that at the beginning of the marriage, people will give it.

If there is anyone in the world today who doesn't want to add new people to King Chu's side, Jiuniang is one, and Emperor Chengyuan is probably another.

The reason why Jiuniang was unexpectedly given marriage to the king of Chu is because she is hindered by the heir, if there is a woman who is easy to give birth to, and the king of Chu has an heir, can he still be loyal to Emperor Chengyuan wholeheartedly, or to the crown prince?

Emperor Chengyuan would not allow this to happen.

*

When Jiuniang returned to the Chu Palace, it was already time.

The king of Chu was waiting in the room, he was dressed in light homely clothes, half-lying on a soft couch, his long hair was not tied in a bun, but draped over his shoulders, and he looked like he had been bathed and washed.

Seeing Jiu Niang come back, he glanced up at her, and then moved his gaze back to the scroll in his hand.

Jiu Niang went to the screen first and changed into light clothes, and then dinner was served. After dinner, she went to the bathroom to bathe and freshen up, and then went to sit down next to the king of Chu.

The king of Chu put down the book in his hand and sat up: "It's not too early, go and rest." ”

Seeing this, Jiuniang waved her hand, and a few lotus branches and Chang Yuguan withdrew by the way, leaving only the husband and wife in the room.

The two went to the bed and lay down, and Jiu Niang told all the things she encountered after she went to the Anguo Mansion in a smooth tone.

From the mention of Concubine Die, the King of Chu was very silent, and he didn't say anything until the matter was finished.

The night was very quiet, and just when Jiu Niang was about to fall into sleep, the king of Chu suddenly spoke up.

"I'm afraid they didn't tell you, my mother looks like the first queen."

Jiuniang suddenly came to her senses, and her brain was spinning rapidly.

The first queen? Even if she died, Empress Xiaoxianhui still occupied an extremely important position in Emperor Chengyuan's heart? In fact, when this person died, he was only a princess, Princess Wei. But after Emperor Chengyuan ascended the throne, he was posthumously named the queen, and the queen of the dynasty, even if it is the current Empress Xiao, she has to retreat in the face of this person.

Well, it's not just a place to retreat, it's not a place to compare.