Knowing this news, the entire Prince Gong Mansion was shrouded in a layer of joy. Prince Gong has many concubines, and there are many of them. However, usually due to the rules, there are not many opportunities to meet the princess and the prince. Now that there is an opportunity, it can be said that everyone is working hard to drill the camp. Mama Zhao received the benefits a little softly. However, she was still very loyal to her duties, and whether she gave gifts or not, she was always brought to the princess. In addition to a few milk dolls who were still nursing, the princess left five or six young ladies of the same age as the county lord of Mingyu, and also left a brother. Several young ladies were very nervous in front of the princess, and one or two of them were bold, and they only dared to sneak a glance at the princess and the county lord. Prince Gong sighed secretly, it seemed that she had suppressed a little ruthlessly on weekdays. But in this position, it really can't be done without some means. However, I thought about my original intention, and I still left two eleven or twelve-year-old girls. One is Prince Gong's favorite concubine, who is also her former confidant Liu Ying, ranking fourth. The house is called the fourth lady, the name is Peiyu, the appearance is delicate and lovely, probably because of the close relationship between the mother and the princess, standing there is not timid. There is also a little girl who is better than beauty, her biological mother is not favored by Prince Gong, and she is extremely low-key on weekdays. The princess was attracted by her delicate appearance at a glance. Although her attitude is extremely respectful, there is a sense of arrogance in her bones. This is very much in line with the princess's wishes, and she specially called her to herself, and she saluted the princess respectfully: "Hongqi has seen the concubine!" "Because of the relationship between the county lord of Mingyu, there are many girls in the family whose names are jade, which also means a little extravagant. This girl's name is unique, although it does not use jade, but the word Qi also has the meaning of jade. "Is your name given by the prince?" Suddenly saw a special case, Prince Gong still has a little taste, the prince may have some differences with her mother? Hongqi shook her head and said, "Enlightening the mother, it is the grace that the aunt asked the prince for, and the aunt herself gave the child the name. "Oh!" Prince Gong and Princess Gong suddenly seemed to have such a thing. That concubine was the first concubine she had accepted for the prince after the side concubine died of illness. Originally, she was born in a scholarly family, and her father was a talented man, but because she was seriously ill and had no money for treatment, this woman voluntarily sold herself to save her father and entered the palace. Back then, Prince Gong saw that she was pure, kind, and innocent, so that she became the prince's concubine. However, she has always kept to herself, because she is not good at inviting pets and selling well, so Prince Gong was fresh for a while and threw it away. It was with Hongqi that she was her only daughter. Peiyu and Hongqi, who were left behind, had a little joy on their faces, especially Peiyu, with a little pride. Hongqi's face was relatively calm. Everyone else was disappointed, and one little girl couldn't help but cry. Mama Zhao was just about to reprimand the little girl who was crying, but she was stopped by Lord Mingyu. "You, the one who cried your nose, you stay too!" Lord Mingyu's straightforward identification made the little girl a little embarrassed, but then she was overjoyed: "It seems that Yu has thanked my sister!" "What's your name?" Like jade? "Lord Mingyu was a little stunned." That's right, like a flower. My mother wanted me to be as beautiful as my sister in the future, so she begged my father to give me this name. "The little girl who spoke was innocent and not distracted. Lord Mingyu nodded and said, "That's it?" But I think your name is too cheesy. Why don't you let your mother change one for you? Ruyu happily: "Okay, good, I also think my name is not very good, but it was given by my father, and I don't dare to change it." Princess Gong couldn't help but laugh when she heard this: "This girl is a straight intestine." "Call her to you right now, too. If you take a closer look, although she is not particularly outstanding, she is clever and small. He nodded and said, "I think it's good that your name is Lingyu." I'll tell the prince when I get back. Ruyu is indeed clever, and immediately bowed down to thanks: "Lingyu thanked the concubine!" Princess Gong's eyes flashed with joy. There are a lot of people in the palace. If you cultivate it yourself, you may also be able to help Lord Mingyu and their brothers and sisters in the future. I really want to thank Hu for inspiring me. After pondering for a while, he instructed Mama Zhao to inform everyone that even the young lady who was not selected to accompany the county lord today, if she had any outstanding talents in the future, she could show them in front of her. As long as she works hard, as a mother-in-law, she will not treat any of her daughters badly. After this order, everyone in the house was a lot happier.

In a small courtyard near the corner gate in the west of the palace, the woman in the green cloth dress looked at her beloved daughter coquettishly in front of her, and her face was full of helplessness: "Qi'er, how many times have you said that in this mansion, just try to keep to yourself." Mother doesn't ask you for anything else, just ask you to be safe! A hint of determination flashed on Hongqi's little face: "Mother, why are you an aunt, you have to be a head shorter than others?" I'm just not convinced! In terms of seniority, how many of them are above you? Even in terms of appearance, you don't lose to them at all, why do you always have to step on them? I have now chosen my mother to accompany the county lord, and I will definitely behave well and let everyone know that you have a daughter as good as me! Xie Qinshu sighed, this child is really a teenager, in this complex palace, how to explain to her that people's hearts are sinister? I have seen too many women who invite pets and sell well-behaved, and what kind of fate did the competition end up in. Since the day she entered the palace, she has kept in mind the four words her mother gave her: "Keep the minutes and be safe", so she has lived peacefully all the way to the present. Hongqi is her only child, and she is very happy to see her handsome and beautiful day by day. Her greatest wish has always been that her beloved daughter can grow up safely, and in the future, she will ask the princess for a favor and plan a better husband for her daughter, and she will be satisfied. But who would have thought that the princess would suddenly choose a few children to accompany the county lord? What is the identity of the county lord? Stay by the county lord's side, if one accidentally offends her, how can you bear it? So many people were scrambling to send their daughter to the county lord, but she didn't want Hongqi to join in the fun. But the child still let Mama Zhao take it, and she was actually selected. You can imagine what kind of expressions those concubines who usually see her eyes higher than their foreheads will be. They shouldn't dare to deal with Hongqi secretly, right? When thinking like this, Xie Qinshu, who has always been gentle and harmless, flashed a trace of resoluteness on her face, she can also work hard for her daughter.

Lord Mingyu is happier than ever before. On the west side of her courtyard, Princess Gong arranged for the little sisters to live in a courtyard, and the name of the courtyard was Jifangyuan. Every day, the little girls would go to the county lord of Mingyu, or study with the female gentleman, or do needlework and chat together. Lingyu is the youngest, but her mouth is the most lively, as long as she is there, there is always laughter and laughter in the house, so she is also the most popular with the county lord. Peiyu is the most steady, everything depends on the county lord, and her words and deeds are very in line with the county lord's wishes. Only Hongqi, who is nominally here to accompany the county lord, spends most of his time studying and practicing desperately. Therefore, most of the time, she is the best one to complete the homework that the female gentleman has done. In this regard, the county lord of Mingyu did not have any opinions, but there were quite a few people around her who did not like Hongqi. "I really think of myself as a serious lady. learned so well, compared to the county lord, I don't know what kind of heart I pressed. Someone muttered in front of the county lord, and was reprimanded by the big girl next to the county lord: "The county lord is also chewing your tongue?" What does it mean to compare the county lord? Is the county lord casually compared? So someone instigated in front of Peiyu and her little sisters: "Hongqi won the first place in everything, so she wants to compare you all." You all have to be careful! Lingyu was a trouble-free, and replied directly: "I don't care so much, my mother asked me to accompany the county lord's sister, and I didn't bother to pay attention to those homework!" She was direct, although Peiyu was also a little uncomfortable in her heart, but seeing that everyone didn't care, she didn't care. Princess Gong had a few words in her ears, but she didn't make her angry, but instead called Hongqi's mother and daughter, and rewarded Hongqi generously in front of everyone. "Although we don't care about the fame of talented women in our palace, we still have to praise Hongqi for working so hard. In the future, if I have the opportunity, I will take her into the palace, and let the nobles in the palace see the girls in our palace! As soon as she said this, many people immediately shut up. Looking at Hongqi's mother and daughter, there was a lot of envy and jealousy. Xie Qinshu is a little unaccustomed, she hasn't shown herself in front of people like this for a long time. However, Hongqi's face was full of pride. That's what she wants!

When Prince Gong came in from outside, he saw a girl standing in front of the princess with a tall figure like a green bamboo, smiling like a flower. The girl looks a little familiar, but it's not Mingyu, who is this little girl? Prince Gong's eyes narrowed. Seeing Prince Gong enter the house, everyone in the room hurriedly gave him a salute. He noticed that the little girl saluted him and said, "My daughter Hongqi has seen her father!" "Hongqi? He remembered that the daughters of the royal palace were all named with jade. This girl? His bewildered eyes froze at the sight of the turquoise figure. Xie Qinshu, right? This little concubine, he almost forgot that there was her in the palace. However, after seeing her for the first time, he reacted quickly. Unlike other concubines' invitations and flattery in front of him, this woman is faint every time she is by his side, and there is no joy or sorrow. He privately commented to the princess that she was too small jasper, and occasionally it was fresh, and she often felt tasteless when she was around. So he spoiled it for a while and then forgot about it. Now I saw it again, but I saw that the clothes on her body were as simple as usual, but her eyes were clear, and the look on her face was still as clear as a girl. Standing in the midst of a group of princesses and concubines dressed up in fancy clothes, she was not submerged, but let people see her at a glance. So he raised his hand and said, "Is Hongqi your daughter?" You taught very well! Xie Qinshu was praised by the prince in person, and he was very flattered. Hurriedly bowed his head and said, "The concubine doesn't dare to take credit without permission." It's all the credit of the princess's painstaking training. Princess Gong smiled and said, "Then you have to teach Hongqi well before you can enter my eyes." The prince said hello, you are good. How did the prince come here today? She said the first sentence to Xie Qinshu to relieve the siege, but the next sentence was said to Prince Gong. Prince Gong rarely goes to the princess when he returns home, and usually chats with some doormen in the study, or asks a few concubines to come over to enjoy a song and dance. Because he knows his temperament, ordinary concubines are just decorations in his place, so Prince Gong and Princess Gong have always been happy and generous. As for the so many children in the palace, there were not many who had been in Prince Gong's heart before, so Prince Gong rarely asked. There are a lot of concubines and concubines for each prince, anyway, the concubines will not inherit the title, and when the palace is divided in the future, each person will be divided into a routine belongings, and it will be over. It is easier for the concubines to do it, they can be used for marriage, or they can be sent at will. It depends on their personal performance and conduct. Prince Gong came over today, and he should have something serious to discuss with the princess. Everyone in the house was obedient, and after seeing the prince, they said goodbye to the princess and left the house one after another.

Hongqi lives next to the county lord's courtyard, not far from the princess's main house. Xie Qinshu lived in the courtyard in the western corner of the palace. The mother and daughter have not seen each other for several days, and today they finally met, and they will be separated after walking a few steps, Hongqi is very reluctant. Xie Qinshu gently stroked his daughter's shoulders and said, "It's rare that princesses value you and like you, you must cherish it, don't be petty." Don't work too hard to learn things, as long as you are safe and sound. She had already heard some rumors from other aunts, saying that Hongqi was so strong that she didn't even pay attention to the county lord, and sooner or later she would be left out in the cold. So when I saw Hongqi this time, I couldn't help it, but I still persuaded him with good words. Hongqi pursed her mouth and said, "Mother, what are you doing with what the housekeeper said?" Didn't my father, the king, and the princess all praise me? If I don't work hard, how can I learn what my husband taught me? As I said, we must behave well, so that people don't dare to bully our mother and daughter again! Xie Qinshu shook his head helplessly and said, "This kid, why can't he listen at all?" The princess chose you to accompany the county lord. You don't pay attention to the county lord, but you only care about showing your face, what is it? Hongqi frowned impatiently, and said: "It's not that there is no one around the county lord, there is no more than me, and there is no less than me." Anyway, I just don't rush into her and offend her, right? Mother, it's not too early, I have to go back to practice for a while. Tomorrow Mr. will take the school exam. As he spoke, he accompanied the little girl beside him and flew away. Xie Qinshu looked at her back and sighed helplessly. This child, but he can't understand her hard work at all. "Why is my sister sad? Hongqi is giving you a long face today! My sister is still unhappy after being praised by the prince, does my sister want the treatment of the county lord? Jiaosheng came over is a concubine who has been favored by the prince for the past two years, with a seven-point posture and three-point means to occupy a place beside the prince, and often rely on the prince's favor to bully Hongqi's mother and daughter. But she usually does some petty evils, and the princess doesn't take her seriously. Xie Qinshu had a big head when he saw her, obviously she was the same identity, and this green aunt always wanted to appear superior. When I came to say these words today, I must have seen Hongqi get face in front of people, and I was jealous. So he hurriedly smiled and said: "My sister's mouth is unforgiving as soon as she opens her mouth." Where can I compare with my sister, where does my sister live, where do I live? The prince spoils his sister so much, so my sister shouldn't make fun of me. Aunt Green raised her eyebrows and said, "That's not necessarily, just now the prince praised you as soon as he opened his mouth, and the princess valued Hongqi so much." Sister, I didn't expect your means to be really high. I don't have the ability, but I gave birth to a daughter with such ability. However, in my opinion, no matter how good Hongqi is, he is just born in your belly, and no matter how he is, he can't compare with the county lord. Sister still collects the point, don't annoy the princess, there will be no good fruit to eat in the end! Xie Qinshu was angry and hated by her, and wanted to reason with her a few more words, but she didn't speak. Holding a handkerchief to cover his face, he walked quickly back to his small courtyard.

Because she is not favored, and her family background is shabby, there are not many people around her. Those who are clever enough to come have already watched Gao Zhi climb away. Now there is a Yu Pozi around her, and a little girl is happy. Mrs. Yu was given to her by the princess when she first entered the palace, because her temper was stinky and hard, and she was very unpopular with her master. But human loyalty is rare. She is easy to talk to, so it is rare to get along with Mrs. Yu. After a long time, Mrs. Yu also had some feelings with her. Lai Xi is the little granddaughter of Yu Pozi, because she has a birthmark on her face, so she can't find any first-class messengers, so she follows her. When Aunt Green snatched her just now, the little girl whispered with a group of family children she knew, but she was not by her side. When she found that her master had gone away, the little girl followed from a distance. Back in the courtyard, Mrs. Yu asked her aunt why she was unhappy, and she naturally didn't know. Mrs. Yu hated and picked up the soles of her shoes and was about to whip her. "Little conscienceless, that is, Aunt Xie, if you want to change the master, will you try? Errands won't be! Go back to your mother's house early! Laixi was scolded by her, crying, and said: "Your old man thinks of her as a master." Which of those aunts in the family is not wearing gold and silver, eating and drinking spicy food? This one, who is not as good as other people's girls! Look at what we eat every day? It's all left of the people. In Aunt Ying's house just now, there are so many snacks that I can't even name! It's the same aunt, this difference is too big, right? That one never knew how to fight. With such a master, my life is at the end! Mrs. Yu was so angry that she fell back and pinched Laixi twice, "Let you be full of nonsense!" More and more lawlessness! You were born like this! Look at me and teach you a good lesson! Laixi was beaten by her and cried, crying, and said: "Your old man is killing me, I have to say it too!" When Miss Hongqi left, you could have let me go, but it was cheaper! The finch's moon silver is always money! I still only have 500 dollars! With the same background, why did your old man's elbow turn outward? Yu Pozi hated no way, raised her hand, wanted to fight, but couldn't fight. My granddaughter, how can I not want her to be good? But the birthmark on this girl's face, no matter what, can't go to the main house. And with Hongqi, with such a shallow temperament of this girl, it is estimated that a few faces will be calculated. So she still thinks it's the most appropriate thing to keep her by her side. But this girl didn't appreciate it at all. If you want to blame, you still have to blame your son and daughter-in-law who are not angry. has no ability at all, but the snobbery is the same as those people in the palace, so this little granddaughter is also like this. "Mother Yu, the child is not sensible, don't beat her. It's all my fault, and after so many years, it's hard for you. Xie Qinshu came out of the room with a piece of fabric in his hand: "Come to Xi, don't cry." I have a piece of material here, which was given to me by the princess the year before last. Take it and make a dress to wear. Laixi glanced at the color of the moon, and disliked it too plainly, but quickly took it in his hand: "Thank you, aunt!" The tears on his face quickly put away. Yu Pozi jumped anxiously: "How can this be done!" Auntie, you're going to spoil the child! Xie Qinshu sighed and said, "It's just a piece of fabric, it's not worth anything." Mother Yu, I don't like to fight with others. It's rare that you have always treated me and Hongqi so sincerely. For so many years, Hongqi is also thanks to you for helping me watch. Speaking of which, I'm really ashamed that I can't let you be like others. At this, a trace of tears flashed across her face. Mrs. Yu hurriedly comforted: "Auntie, don't say that!" The old woman is unpleasant, but fortunately she met her aunt, so she can have a place in the yard. Otherwise, he would have become one of those rough women in the yard. Being able to accompany my aunt is actually a blessing for my wife! My aunt has always been kind and soft-hearted, and my wife has always seen her actions, and if she says something arrogant, the old slave feels that as long as the prince has a heart, it is a matter of time before she values her aunt. Xie Qinshu sighed and said, "I can't hide it from my mother, I've seen a lot of all kinds of things in the palace for so many years, but I really don't want to be that favored." When the princess was willing to give me a bite to eat, I was already satisfied. So I never thought about anything in particular. Now, my biggest wish is that my Hongqi can be safe. Mrs. Yu nodded: "Auntie has a good mentality like this." The old woman has lived most of her life in this house, and she has seen a lot of those who are hollowing out their minds to climb up, but there are few people like you. However, climbing high will fall heavily, and it is not a good thing for my aunt to grow old safely like this. Come and enjoy this girl, the people's congress is big, and the heart is big. In a few days, the old slave will help you find another one, right? Come to Xi, let her go to the back kitchen to learn some crafts, right? Xie Qinshu nodded and said, "It's good to go to the back kitchen to learn some skills." Laixi's hands and feet are very clever, but his temperament still has to be sharpened. Otherwise, it's too unreassuring. Yu Pozi nodded: "I should let her suffer a little." If she doesn't endure hardship, she doesn't know what happiness is. The servant and the master chatted for a long time, but they didn't notice a dark brocade figure outside the house.