Chapter 64: Dial Hongqi

Mama Zhao truthfully reported to the princess what her subordinates saw and heard. Princess Gong nodded and said, "I always said that she is a trouble-free, and it is really good." Those little hooves have been getting a little restless lately. Don't you know? With the help of the county lord, one by one they reaped the benefits of themselves. Since I have the confidence to let you give birth, I naturally have the ability to make it impossible for you to give birth! She sneered and said, "Mrs. Yu's eyes are really poisonous. After such a long time, when the prince saw her, didn't he recognize her at a glance? If I hadn't seen the opportunity quickly, that one would have been spoiled a long time ago, and I don't know what to do. But fortunately, she has never argued, and now I have to take advantage of her power to take care of the back house. Mama Zhao said on the side: "Princess, you have always been kind and virtuous, of course, you are the most tolerant." Seventh Miss Hongqi looks like the first one in the house! Prince Gong smiled and said, "In addition to the county lord, the prince's favorite is Hongqi, you all have to keep this in mind!" Mama Zhao nodded and said, "Slave and maid remember!" As he spoke, he brought a little girl with clear eyebrows and said to the princess: "This girl is the most careful, what do you think?" The princess glanced over, saw a delicate melon seed face, nodded, and said, "It's her." As for that Laixi, according to what Mrs. Yu said, send it to the back kitchen, and do rough work for two years first! Mama Zhao nodded yes.

As if by accident, Prince Gong was pacing in the back flower courtyard when he heard the faint sound of the piano coming from the near corner gate to the west. The sound of the piano accompanied by the drizzle at night brought a strange gravitational pull, and before he knew it, he had arrived at the small courtyard. The small courtyard seemed lonely and deserted in the night, but it seemed to have a taste of isolation. The courtyard is like a bean, and the dim light reflects a slender figure. "Xie Qinshu!" Prince Gong couldn't help but blurt out. Hearing the strange male voice outside the hospital, Mrs. Yu was startled, and when she opened the door, she found that it was the male owner of the house. She was about to kneel down and salute, but was stopped by Prince Gong. Following Mrs. Yu into the courtyard, he examined the furnishings and the people in the house with a critical eye. Because there are few people, the house is also very deserted. The owner of the house, who was intently playing the harp, apparently did not notice his arrival. He stood silently for a moment, then turned and walked away.

Mrs. Yu was suddenly called by Prince Gong and told her to pick a few people to serve and bring them back, and added a lot of furnishings to the house. The small courtyard, which had always been deserted, suddenly seemed to be a little full of flowers. Xie Qinshu was a little unaccustomed to it, and when he got up early to ask for peace, he excused himself from the princess, but he was very gracious. The joy next to him has long been replaced by a second-class girl Yutong. Different from Laixi's laziness and leisure, Yutong is diligent and refreshing, and speaks sensibly and fluently, which is very easy to use. For a while, it spread all over the house, and the seventh lady Hongqi won the eyes of the prince, and even her biological mother was treated preferentially. Xie's mother and daughter were in the limelight in the palace for a while. Hearing those gossip and seeing her mother's new look, Hongqi was a little proud: "Auntie, we finally got through!" Xie Qinshu was uneasy and said, "Although the prince values you, you still have to be careful." But don't make a mistake! My aunt has repeatedly said that if it's not your own, don't be greedy. Hongqi nodded impatiently and said, "Auntie always has a few words." Don't worry, my daughter will be careful. My daughter must study hard. Strive to make my father more satisfied! Xie Qinshu stroked her daughter's head and said distressedly: "Auntie knows that you are sensible, but your body is also very important." Don't get too tired. Auntie, here are some good bird's nests, which the princess has just rewarded, why don't you take them? Hongqi smiled and said, "Auntie, what do we have there?" Now the county lord has it, but I also have a copy! Xie Qinshu was taken aback when he heard this, and said, "How can this be made?" Isn't that too arrogant? Hongqi, quickly, listen to your aunt's words and return everything to the princess. We can only take what we deserve. Hongqi looked unhappy when she heard this, and said, "Auntie, this is what the princess personally ordered me." Mama Zhao came over and said in person, I am my father's favorite daughter except for the county lord. So you can't treat me badly, and I will have a share of what the county lord has. Xie Qinshu was even more anxious when he heard this, where is the princess holding Hongqi, this is putting Hongqi on the fire and roasting! Looking at Hongqi's complacent face, she had unspeakable sadness, blaming herself for being too indisputable and making the child so angry. But how can you let your children understand your own hard work? Hongqi's temperament, even if he is stubborn, nine cows can't pull it back. She said that she had a headache, so she sent Hongqi back.

Looking at Xie Qinshu, who was crying in front of Prince Gong, Shen Rong was secretly surprised in her heart. This has always been those concubines who are trying to compete for favor, but I have never seen anyone so desperately push out the benefits. When I heard Xie Qinshu's sentence: "To collect pets in one body is to collect grievances in one." Hongqi is still so young, and she doesn't know anything about the world. I hope the princess will let her go, Qinshu is the princess from top to bottom, and if the princess has any dispatch, Qinshu will do her best! Shen Rong couldn't help but look at her deeply. originally thought it was just a plain woman, but after a closer look, I realized that it was such a glorious person. She may not be glamorous and attractive, but she is superior in her temperament. Princess Gong smiled faintly and said to her: "If you say that, it proves that you are a smart person." Don't worry, Hongqi's girl is indeed a top-notch, and I just want to train her well. But, really, I want you to promise me one thing. Xie Qinshu hurriedly said: "No matter what the princess says, the concubine will agree!" Prince Gong said, "Okay, that's what you said." Then, let me tell you, what I want you to do is actually very simple, which is to gain the favor of the prince. In the house, you have to be the first one! Do you understand? Xie Qinshu was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth and nodded: "The concubine understands!" It's just that the concubine has a request, I hope the princess can give the concubine a peace in the future! Princess Gong nodded and said, "In this mansion, in fact, everything else is easy, but peace is the rarestest." However, since you are so sensible, of course I will promise you! Xie Qinshu thanked the princess and got up to leave.

Looking at her figure gradually drifting away, Shen Rong couldn't help but think of her biological mother Liu. If it was in the palace, Liu's behavior, I'm afraid that it would have been calculated and cleaned up long ago, right? After being in the palace for so long, she has seen too much of those methods to compete for favor and profit. She also saw her mother-in-law's methods, which were not a grade higher than the Hu family. Of course, she is also really happy for her biological mother Liu, fortunately, Liu met the kind-hearted Hu family, if it was a mother-in-law, it is estimated that there would be no scum left. As if seeing the fear in Shen Rong's eyes, Prince Gong said in a low voice: "What? Scared? In the future, you will also have to take on a royal mansion, this is a royal mansion, and there are many things that are not as good as ordinary civilian homes outside. If you want to live well, you still have a lot to learn! It's not just kindness. Shen Rong hurriedly nodded to indicate that she was taught: "What the mother concubine taught is that!" Princess Gong looked at her respectful appearance, and suddenly remembered her cynical son, sighed, and said, "Haven't you ever been to you?" After all this time, you should be a little expressive. At first, it was reasonable to be angry for a few days, but now that you are a serious princess and the lord of Panlong, do you want to be underestimated? I have high hopes for you! Shen Rong's face turned red all of a sudden, and she said, "My daughter-in-law knows her mistake!" The daughter-in-law will definitely find a way! Don't let the mother down! Princess Gong looked at her and seemed to be more transparent than before, so she didn't say more, and said: "This weather is getting hotter and hotter, and I have only sat for this moment, and I am a little bored and panicked, and I want to be light." Don't be restrained, go to your sister's yard and relax! Shen Rong hurriedly responded, said goodbye to her mother-in-law, took the red silk, and walked all the way into the courtyard of the county lord of Mingyu.

The courtyard of the lord of Mingyu is in the southeast direction of the palace, and it is full of all kinds of famous flowers and plants. Walking in, there is a burst of floral fragrance. The county lord lived in a small two-story building. The small building is delicate and elegant, every time Shen Rong comes over, the inside of the small building is very clean. Because the county lord doesn't like to come into contact with people, the servants in the small building are also very quiet. But today, it is obvious that the small building is very lively. I heard a crisp female voice say non-stop: "Sister Mingyu, I can't embroider this flower, can you let Mr. let me go?" Next time, I'll ask the little crow to make a flower basket for you! "The sound was so innocent and funny that everyone who heard it couldn't help but laugh." The little crow made it up, how can it replace your favor? You were born as a young lady in the palace, and you can't even embroider a flower, what do you look like? I'm embarrassed to let the county lord intercede for you! "The voice is crisp, it's another delicate and bright voice." Sister Peiyu, you're the best. Otherwise, you can embroider it for me, and I'll give you that piece of almond crisp to eat. "That little girl is still coquettish. The girl named Peiyu smiled and said, "You want to buy me for a piece of almond cake?" I'm not going to do it. Hongqi's needlework is the best among us, and you still let her teach you to be serious. didn't wait for the little girl to speak, but heard a cold voice say: "I have this time to pester others, and I have already thought about it." Don't ask me, I can't figure out my own affairs! Don't be lazy next time your husband is in class! It was Hongqi who spoke. When Shen Rong heard this, she knew that a few little girls might be about to quarrel, so she hurriedly said loudly: "Is Sister Mingyu here?" I haven't seen you for a few days, but you're bustling here! For a moment, the room was quiet. Mingyu came out of it: "Sister-in-law, why did you come over today?" I haven't seen you in days! Shen Rong saw that her expression was much more relaxed than before, so she smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for a few days, but your complexion is much better." Mingyu smiled: "They were all noisy by them." Every day with me, I have to quarrel when I come back. I'm getting impatient. Shen Rong smiled: "It's annoying like this?" Sisters are in the same place every day, how can there be no one who doesn't talk a few words? That's why we make love. When the time comes, I can't get out of the cabinet like this, and I can't get together with my sisters like this for a day. I'm thinking about my sisters now, but that's what I'm thinking. She did feel these words. Although she often had some small conflicts and disputes with Shen Fang and Jinyu at her parents' house that day, she only felt warm and cordial when she thought about it now. "Sister-in-law is here, come and help me see this embroidery." It was Peiyu who spoke. Peiyu's personality is gentle and gentle, although her mother is the princess's side, she never takes it big. This is much better than Hongqi's pride. Shen Rong has always been very kind to her because of the princess. Hearing her say this, he smiled and leaned over, glanced at it, and shook his head: "To tell my sister, I'm not good at female workers." It's the first time I've seen this kind of trick. Seeing that she was not clumsy, Peiyu was a little surprised, her face flushed slightly, and she whispered: "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I'm rude." I don't have the heart. Shen Rong smiled: "What is this, it will be will, it will not be not." I'm not good at working as a woman, but my girl can do it both ways. Or, let my girl see? Peiyu was even more surprised: "My sister-in-law's girl is so capable?" "Even Mingyu is a little curious." This suit was just taught by the female gentleman a few days ago, and the sister-in-law's girl actually understands it? "Since this lady was invited by the palace, she is naturally not an idle person. The things she taught the women were naturally not casual. Shen Rong admitted bluntly that they wouldn't, they didn't think it was strange, but when it came to the girl next to her, they couldn't help but be curious. A hint of pride flashed on Shen Rong's face, when it comes to needlework, there is really no one who can compare to the girl named red silk beside her. This girl has an unusual talent for female workers, and she is naturally a little obsessed with needlework. No matter how difficult the needlework is, it will be done by the eye. Therefore, Shen Rong handed over all the fine embroidery work in her yard to her. She wasn't usually around Shen Rong, but it happened that there was something else in the green vein today, so she was called to replace her temporarily. So he called the red silk and showed her the pattern. Seeing the embroidery pattern, a hint of surprise flashed on Hongsui's face: "The county lord let the slave take a closer look!" As he spoke, he took the embroidery sample and held it in his hand and couldn't put it down. After watching it for a long time, Lingyu was a little impatient, "This girl has been watching for a long time, but has she seen some Taoism?" Shen Rong glanced at her, but did not answer. Hongsilk didn't seem to hear it, and after another moment, Fang Cai reluctantly put down the embroidery pattern and said to Shen Rong: "Miss, this pattern is a little complicated, but it's not very difficult." The slave can embroider a skirt for you in the same way. But that stitch is really rare. The slave and maid did benefit a lot from it. "Just by looking? Lord Mingyu and Peiyu were stunned. Hongqi was even more surprised, knowing that she learned this embroidery, but it really took a lot of hard work. Not only did the master concentrate on teaching, but he also practiced unremittingly after that, which was a little stronger than a few sisters, at least he could embroider the statue. This girl will watch it for a while? couldn't help but be unconvinced: "It's not enough to just talk and not practice." Why don't you embroider it for us now? Red Silk's face was red, and she was clumsy and could not speak. Glancing at Shen Rong, Shen Rong nodded at her and said, "Okay, red silk, you can embroider it for everyone to see." "When she was in her mother's house, she was a person who didn't admit defeat. Now seeing Hongqi's face full of dissatisfaction, he can't help but arouse his temperament. I have the heart to suppress this sister-in-law who doesn't know the height of the sky. At that moment, someone had already taken the needle and thread and handed it to the red silk. When the red silk got the needle and thread, a person calmed down, as if she had changed a person, and saw her sit upright at the table, embroidering quickly one by one. Her hand is light and nimble. The needle and thread seemed to come to life in her hands, and everyone couldn't help but be amazed. After a while, Hongsu stopped and handed the things in his hand to Shen Rong: "County Lord, it's done." Shen Rong took it and took a look, then handed it to Mingyu: "How about sister?" A few little girls went up to watch. I saw that the embroidery was exactly the same as the embroidery, and it was better than the stitches, which added a lively meaning. can't help but praise each other. Hongqi couldn't help but press the dissatisfaction in her heart, and bowed to the wind. Shen Rong glanced at everyone's faces and knew that everyone was impressed, so she took the opportunity to say: "In fact, the inch is short, and the ruler is long." Everyone has their own strengths, but no one can be the best at everything. Even if you are in the same scenery for a while, you must know that there is a sky outside the sky, and there are people outside the world, and there will eventually be people who are stronger than themselves. So I think you don't have to compare yourself with each other, as long as you follow your own heart, you are your perfect self. As soon as she spoke, Mingyu nodded secretly, Peiyu and Lingyu were also touched. Only Hongqi was stunned, and after a long time, he said to Shen Rong: "Sister-in-law, forgive me for being stupid." What you say is certainly reasonable, but if we are not excellent, how can we be seen, and how can we get the opportunities that should be our own? Looking at Hongqi, who was still unconvinced, Shen Rong felt as if she had seen her young self, and she couldn't help but feel pity and emotion. Back then, the Hu family had this elegance to accommodate themselves, and the current princess and mother-in-law are not easy to get along with. No matter how good Hongqi is, he can't get rid of his identity as a concubine. Although she is a concubine of the prince's mansion, she is also a concubine in the end. It's so good, how many of the genuine daughters of the royal palace in the capital eat dry rice? And there are so many aunts in the house, how many of them will tolerate Hongqi to stand out? So he smiled and said, "Why should people see that they are excellent?" The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. My sister is such a smart person, and I don't need to say more about such a simple Taoist ideal. Hongqi was still a little unconvinced, but after hearing it, his face became solemn. Peiyu and the others seemed to hear the words, and their faces became solemn. Hongqi nodded at Shen Rong and said, "Thank you sister-in-law for mentioning it!" Hongqi knew what to do. Shen Rong smiled and said, "I'm just saying a few words in vain, don't be too serious." One by one, they were lazy, and they had to say that I instigated it. The words made everyone laugh again. Lingyu is the most clever, and took the opportunity to say: "Sister-in-law's words today are the most worthy of my heart!" I don't have to work hard anymore. Just be that lazy self. This is called a return to the heart. It caused everyone to laugh. For a while, there was continuous laughter and laughter in the small building, but it washed away the loneliness and coldness before.

When she returned to her house, Shen Rong ordered someone to take a penny and reward her with red silk. He dismissed everyone and asked Greenvein: "Is the little prince's behavior the same as before?" "Green Stripe is Shen Rong's most intimate confidant, and he was arranged by Shen Rong early this morning to find a way to spy on King Rui's movements in the courtyard. Now that there was no one left and right, he stepped forward and said, "Cuiping's mouth is very strict." But I still had a word from a little girl on her side. The little prince has been mostly in Tai** recently. It doesn't seem to go to Ziyan much. In the courtyard over there, Cuiping has always been serving the prince closely, and it is unknown what the specific situation is. It is said that Cuiping is a person who serves the prince since she was a child, and the princess has previously asked the little prince to take her into the house. It's just that the little prince hasn't nodded. That's all the slave and maid heard. Shen Rong rubbed her eyebrows and said, "So much is enough." He's guarding against me. I know that the princess is not easy to do. But now that I've come to this point, I'm going to have to go ahead. Send someone to keep an eye on it, and the little prince will report to me as soon as he comes back, but he can't come, just let me go! Without a child by her side, my status as a princess is estimated to be unstable! Looking at her depressed appearance, Green Stripe couldn't help but feel sorry for her, and said, "Miss, the little prince won't keep hanging on to you." At the beginning, he asked for the marriage himself. Shen Rong sighed and said, "What if he asked for it himself?" After all, I am just a concubine of the Gao family after all. How many people don't say I'm climbing today? He has always been famous, how many people can't see it? Speaking of which, I still think too highly of myself. The loneliness in her tone was something she had never seen before. You must know that in the previous life of her mother's family, she has always been the daughter of Master Gao's sole favorite, although she is a concubine, she has never been underestimated, let alone neglected. Even if he has been disciplined by Master Gao for a period of time, Jinyu is still very measured in the end. And no one in the house dared to show her face. And now in the palace, Xia Ci snubbed her at the beginning, even if Prince Gong and his wife did not express their position, in the end, those subordinates no longer looked at her before. On the surface, he is respectful, but behind the scenes, he says everything. On the contrary, Cuiping of the Cui Pavilion seems to have become the object of the Manfu recently, and they all say that the little prince intends to raise her as a side concubine. And depending on how much King Rui relies on her, she may have to preside over the middle feed of the palace in the future! Although these rumors are unfounded, they still sound very perceptive. After being trained by the Hu family, Shen Rong is much more stable than before. So she has been holding back, and now, it's time for her to make a move.