Chapter 86: Envy
Ji Xiaotang naturally read the sincerity from Zheng Gui's expression and tone.
"If you want to talk about blessings, Sister Gui is the least necessary to envy others." Ji Xiaotang said with a smile.
Among the three sister flowers of the Zheng family, the status of the noble concubine Zheng Rong is the highest, but people are the most envious and recognized as the most blessed, but it is Zheng Gui. There are many concubines in the backyard of King Su's mansion, but no one can pose a threat to Zheng Gui's identity. King Su and Princess Su are also recognized as love, and Princess Su Zheng Gui also gave birth to King Su's only son.
Even if Ji Xiaotang gave birth to a son, Qin Yu took up a long position and still had an advantage in the inheritance of the throne.
If there is no special accident, the little prince of the Su Wangfu is very likely to inherit the throne in the future, and by that time, Zheng Gui will be the queen mother who deserves the name.
The two complimented each other, Zheng Gui greeted Ji Xiaotang again, and as a person who came over, he said many taboos when she was pregnant~ pregnant.
"Our identities are different, and we have to be much more careful than ordinary women......" Zheng Gui said something, but he also stopped and did not continue to say deeply.
"Thank you, Sister Gui, for mentioning." Ji Xiaotang immediately realized it and thanked Zheng Gui.
"As long as you're willing to trust me." Zheng Gui looked at Ji Xiaotang, and her eyes conveyed the content that she was not easy to announce, "Sister Xiaotang, the prince and I have always been sincere to you. ”
In this case, Ji Xiaotang believes half.
Before she married Qin Zhen, Qin Lin and Zheng Gui both had sincere intentions for her. But after she married Qin Zhen. A lot of things just change naturally.
But Qin Lin and Zheng Gui seemed to her as always, such as the sincerity and trust expressed through Qin Yu. They still wanted to woo her, but not necessarily because of her.
"Thank you Prince Su and Sister Gui for their deep friendship. We are originally a family, and we should be honest with each other. Ji Xiaotang still said with a smile.
Zheng Gui raised her eyebrows slightly, she was a little unsure if Ji Xiaotang had received the message she wanted to convey. Ji Xiaotang is so smart, he should understand the meaning of her words. But Ji Xiaotang is so smart, he always doesn't leak a drop of water, and he doesn't leave his hands behind.
Could it be that Qin Zhen and that person like it. Is this Ji Xiaotang?
Zheng Gui doesn't think so. There is only one conclusion she can draw, the Ji Xiaotang in front of her is not the Ji Xiaotang in front of those two people.
And being able to hold the dragon and phoenix firmly in the palm of the palm of such a person is the most terrifying thing about Ji Xiaotang.
But. In any case, this world is for men. No matter how smart and powerful Ji Xiaotang is, the final destination is still not autonomous by her.
Zheng Gui was slightly distracted when he was talking to Ji Xiaotang. Ji Xiaotang soon found out. I secretly wondered in my heart. Zheng Gui would be distracted when talking to himself, this is by no means that Zheng Gui looks down on himself, but Zheng Gui must have something extremely important or extremely troubled in his heart.
Zheng Gui also realized that he was distracted, and immediately restrained himself from coming back to his senses. She chatted with Ji Xiaotang for a few more words, and then said goodbye to Ji Xiaotang.
"After all, I'm from here, what does Sister Xiaotang not know, or what is missing. Even if I send someone to find me, I won't disturb Xiaotang's sister here. lest Lord An blame me......"
"Sister Gui is willing to come to see me, not only me, but also the prince is very grateful."
The two said kind words, Ji Xiaotang wanted to send Zheng Gui, but was also stopped by Zheng Gui.
Zheng Gui left, but he left behind a lot of things, all of which were rare medicinal materials for pregnant women to replenish their bodies.
In the past two days, whether it is rewarded by the palace or sent by people, such things have been piled up in a room. But Ji Xiaotang didn't eat at all.
These foreign things will be put in the warehouse and stored separately. Now everything she eats has gone through layers of checks, and the things sent from outside can't reach her at all.
"This time, the princess can't be embarrassed, when she meets Princess Su, next time, the princess can use her physical discomfort as an excuse, and she doesn't have to bother with such a god." Mama Cheng brought Ji Xiaotang a bowl of bird's nest porridge with fetal medicine, and gave Ji Xiaotang a soft suggestion.
Ji Xiaotang nodded.
"She's fine." When Ji Xiaotang said this, he was not completely sure that Zheng Gui would not harm her. If Zheng Gui wanted to harm her, he would definitely use more secretive means instead of going into battle in person.
This is also one of the important reasons why Qin Zhen was able to agree with Zheng Gui to see Ji Xiaotang with peace of mind.
"Even so, you can't be unguarded, and if you can't see it, you can't see it. Princess Su came over like this back then. Mama Cheng said again.
This is for the sake of himself and the child in his belly, Ji Xiaotang thought about it for a while, and nodded.
Just when Ji Xiaotang was about to completely close the door to thank the guests, another guest who was not easy to refuse came.
The Marquis of the Mighty Marquis Mansion came with a gift.
Ji Xiaotang listened to the report of his subordinates, and ordered someone to invite the Qin family in. Although Princess Qi died, she still left a Qin Ying, and the relationship between the Mighty Marquis Mansion and the Anwang Mansion was not broken.
And Ji Xiaotang, as the stepfamily, has no taboos about the Weiwu Marquis Mansion in her heart, and she hopes to continue the relationship between this relative.
The Qin clan soon followed the people in, she was still wearing plain clothes, but her face was much better than a while ago.
Now the situation in Zhenshanguan is very stable, and although Qi Younian has a heavy responsibility, there is no danger. The mighty Hou Ye has returned to Beijing, and after careful recuperation, he is slowly recovering his vitality.
The Qin family stepped forward and gave Ji Xiaotang a salute. Ji Xiaotang stretched out his hand and asked the girl to help the Qin family up.
"Mrs. Laofu comes, please sit down and talk." Ji Xiaotang has always been very polite to the Qin family.
"Thank you, Princess." The Qin family sat down with the support of the little girl, and said hello to Ji Xiaotang at the same time, "I know that the princess is pregnant, so I came to say hello." ”
"Thank you, ma'am, for your trouble." Ji Xiaotang smiled and asked people to accept the gift sent by the Qin family, "How is Master Hou recovering now?" ”
Speaking of the current situation of the mighty Hou Qi Xuan. The Qin family is mixed with joy.
“…… I was already able to get up and walk around, and I recklessly went to the school field to carry stone locks, saying that only by practicing more can I recover better and faster. ”
Ji Xiaotang once accompanied Qin Zhen to visit Weiwuhou. I have a good impression of the mighty Hou. Wei Wuhou is a tough guy who is not good at words, but he is iron-clad, and he understands it very well in his heart.
In addition to outstanding martial arts and loyalty to Great Qin, the mighty marquis of the past dynasties are all low-key people who are low-key but very clear in their hearts, otherwise the mighty marquis mansion will not always be in the emperor's heart and prosperous.
When Ji Xiaotang heard the Qin clan say that he was mighty and strong, he couldn't help but smile a little at the corner of his mouth.
"Then I don't know what the imperial doctors say?"
The doctors all said. Hou Ye was able to recover to his current appearance, which was beyond their expectations, and Hou Ye was still in good health. And because of the strong willpower. The imperial doctors didn't let Hou Ye work too hard, but no matter what everyone said, Hou Ye refused to listen. ”
The Qin clan was genuinely worried about this matter. In her opinion, it doesn't matter at all whether Wei Wuhou can get on the horse and lead the troops to fight in the future. The important thing is that he can live well.
"Lord Hou has always listened to the words of the prince. I also asked the princess to talk to the prince, it would be great if she could take the time to persuade the princess. The Qin clan looked at Ji Xiaotang expectantly.
"I'll tell the prince. The prince also told me yesterday that he wanted to visit the marquis. Originally, I was going to go with me, but I didn't expect ......."
"The princess is young, and she is the first child, and her body is the most important, so it is better to nurse in peace." Qin Shi immediately said.
"This first child is the most critical ......" next. Qin used herself as an example to tell Ji Xiaotang some taboos when pregnant~ pregnant. Most of them were listened to by Ji Xiaotang many times, but Qin Zhen was sincere, and Ji Xiaotang was willing to listen carefully.
"When I was pregnant with Ying'er and her mother, I accidentally injured my body, and many years later, I only had Ayou." Qin told Ji Xiaotang, "I'm annoying to speak, please forgive the princess." The princess is happy, there are successors to the princess, and Ying'er will also have brother support in the future, and I and the princess are really happy for the prince and the princess. ”
The Qin family told Ji Xiaotang that the mighty Hou was also going to come to the door in person to congratulate him, but because of his body, the imperial doctor strictly forbade him to go out.
After talking about it, Ji Xiaotang asked people to find Qin Ying.
The Qin family and Qin Ying's ancestors and grandchildren were very happy to see each other. The Qin family also instructed Qin Ying a lot of words.
"Your mother is pregnant, no more than usual, you have to be more well-behaved and obedient, don't bother your mother, and don't make your mother angry."
Regarding Ji Xiaotang's pregnancy~ pregnancy, Qin Ying accepted it quickly, and was novel and happy, and was very happy to finally have younger brothers and sisters.
"I know it all, grandmother." Qin Ying happily agreed, "But they said that I have to wait ten months to see my little brother, and I can't wait." ”
Qin Ying said a childish language, and everyone in the room couldn't help laughing.
The Qin clan came happily and left happily.
Except for Zheng Gui and Qin, no more female guests came, but Ji Xiaotang did not come forward, and only let the people from the palace receive them.
Ji Xiaotang raised the fetus with peace of mind, and outside of King An's Mansion, only the people of Xinhuatang could see Ji Xiaotang.
Mrs. Ji Er is the most diligent, and then there is Master Ji San.
In the past few days, Master Ji San is about to leave the capital and prepare to go to sea again, so he came to King An's Mansion more often.
"I didn't expect that before I went to sea this time, I could see that Xiaotang was pregnant!" Knowing that Ji Xiaotang was pregnant~ pregnant, Master Ji San's happiness never slowed down. "That's a good sign. We will definitely have a big harvest when we go to sea this time! ”
Master Ji San was full of interest.
In the upper room of Xuchun Hall, Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen sat on the couch, listening to Master Ji San with a smile on their faces.
"There's just one thing I don't think I'm very satisfied with." Master Ji San suddenly had a bitter face again.
"What's that makes Uncle dissatisfied?" Ji Xiaotang immediately asked.
Too many people are staring at the sea trade, and under Qin Zhen's maneuvering, Master Ji San and the Wanjia fleet have retained their status as the leaders, but this time they have to bring some "burdens" to the sea.
Ji Xiaotang thought that Master Ji San was dissatisfied with this matter.
"I went to sea this time, at least a year and a half, and I dare not say more. I can't see Xiaotang's child born...... "This is the only thing that Master Ji San regrets, waiting for him to come back from the sea." Ji Xiaotang's child doesn't know how old he is.
Such an answer made Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen look at each other and smile.
"Uncle, can you come back before your nephew is a year old?" Ji Xiaotang asked Master Ji San.
"Yes. Definitely. Master Ji San immediately came to his senses, "Xiaotang, my nephew, must be as smart as you, when I come back, you must have taught him to call him Uncle Ancestor, right?" ”
Master Ji San's eyes were blazing and looking at Ji Xiaotang.
Ji Xiaotang understood. This is the request made by Master Ji San.
"When the uncle came back, he was afraid that he was still under the age of one, and his uncle was too difficult for him."
Master Ji San's originally radiant face suddenly collapsed.
Ji Xiaotang smiled.
"Still. It should be no problem to learn the third grandfather. ”
In the customs of Qingyuan, children are used to calling their grandfather as their grandfather, and Master Ji San, the maternal uncle, shouts according to the ranking. It's the third grandfather.
"Good. Good. Master Ji San immediately smiled again, "It's more cordial to shout like this, I like it, so it's decided." Xiaotang, don't worry, wait for me to come back with a carload of rare things to celebrate my grandson's birthday. ”
"Okay, uncle, then we'll settle it." Ji Xiaotang responded with a smile.
The agreement with Master Ji San. Although it is to make Master Ji San happy, there is a deeper meaning.
The sea is unpredictable. People who go to sea face countless dangers every day. Ji Xiaotang hopes that because of this agreement, Master Ji San can come back safely.
Ji Xiaotang's thoughts, Master Ji San also understood in his heart.
Master Ji San has been coming to King An's Mansion in the past few days, in addition to looking at Ji Xiaotang, he also has serious matters to discuss.
The question of who will go to sea has only been finalized in the past few days.
There is naturally a share of the Empress Dowager Han, but it is not the Empress Dowager Han who comes forward, but another "mysterious" figure who comes forward. He didn't explicitly say that he represented the Empress Dowager Han, but since he became a shareholder, everything has gone smoothly.
Empress Dowager Han didn't seem to care about the profits brought by going to sea, but the "mysterious" figure was extremely fond of it.
In addition, Qin Lin's side, because of Qi Younian, also participated, as well as the Zheng family and the Song family, who also participated.
This is the result of a game of forces in all directions, which has basically reached a temporary equilibrium.
In this way, it is easy for the uncle to control the ...... at sea" Although many people participate in the shares, there are only a few who really send weighty people to follow to the sea.
Among these few are the Zheng family. The Zheng family is going to go to sea with Zheng Mian, a cousin of Zheng Mian.
"I know." Speaking of business, Master Ji San's expression also calmed down. "In the capital, I had to follow them, but when I got to the sea, it was my world, and it was easy to take care of them. It's not nice to say, their little lives are in my hands. ”
Master Ji San's words were domineering, and even a little ruthless.
Ji Xiaotang didn't like it, and he wasn't afraid, but he felt a little sad. After all these years outside, Master Ji San didn't know how many dangers he had experienced.
"Uncle can do it cheaply." Qin Zhen said without hesitation.
This is to give Ji San Master Shang Fang the sword, Ji San is naturally happy, Ji Xiaotang glanced at Qin Zhen.
"Life at sea is unpredictable, and they refused to let them eat dry shares, and if something happened, no one is to blame. Uncle is not a god, Buddha and Bodhisattva, and he can't rob people with Lord Yama. "Qin Zhen has given Master Ji San the right to dispose of those people at will.
Since Qin Zhen said so, he was completely sure that he could end it.
The part of going to sea to trade belongs to the Ji family and Qin Zhen of the Anwang Mansion, and Qin Zhen does not intend to let others interfere. The distribution of profits and people is also a temporary expedient measure.
Ji Xiaotang understood in his heart, so he didn't ask.
"I know that my uncle is used to being outside, but I still have to be careful in everything and return safely." Master Ji San said goodbye, and Ji Xiaotang sent it out, while instructing in a low voice.
"Don't worry, Xiaotang, I'll be fine." Master Ji San said.
Qin Zhen gave Master Ji San a section, and because there were guests coming, he went to Duofuxuan.
Master Ji San looked left and right, and when he saw that there were no outsiders, he lowered his voice a little more.
“…… There has been no news of Ayo recently. ”
Qi Younian regularly sent it to the capital, but he didn't send a private message recently. In April, the north has entered spring ploughing, and Qi Younian is busy with Tuntian, so he should really not be free.
"This kid, sometimes I think he's changed, and sometimes, I think he's not changed." Master Ji San sighed deeply. "He should know that I am going to sea at this time, and he has no time to write a letter, so he should give me a message."
"I think Uncle will receive Ayou's letter soon." Ji Xiaotang said.
Qi Younian is a loving person, he knows that Master Ji San is going to sea, and there will be a letter.
Ji Xiaotang was right, Qi Younian really sent someone to send a letter, but it was not given to Master Ji San, but directly to her.
The person who came to deliver the letter was still Cheng Dazhong.
Cheng Dazhong is now a thousand households under Qi Younian, but he is still Qi Younian's personal soldier. He was ordered by Qi Younian to send a song to the capital, and at the same time sent a letter back to the Weiwu Marquis's Mansion, and then rushed to the door of King An's Mansion.
Cheng Dazhong posted a post in front of King An's mansion, explaining that he was visiting Ji Xiaotang.
In fact, it is a bit shocking to do this, but the people of the palace seem to be accustomed to seeing the world, or have been instructed, and they did not show the slightest surprise, nor did they leave it difficult to become loyal, but immediately sent the post inside.
When Ji Xiaotang saw Qi Younian's post, he was surprised and delighted, and when he heard that Cheng Dazhong was coming, he hurriedly asked Cheng Dazhong to bring him in.
Qin Zhen was in the mansion, and Ji Xiaotang also sent someone to send a letter to Qin Zhen.
Ji Xiaotang met Cheng Dazhong in the front hall of Xuchun Hall.
Cheng Dazhong had obviously bathed and freshened up carefully, his face was not dusty, and his clothes were obviously new clothes that had just been changed.
When he arrived in front of Ji Xiaotang, Cheng Dazhong immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Ji Xiaotang.
"My subordinates have seen the county lord, and I will say hello to the county lord." Cheng Dazhong did not call Princess Ji Xiaotang. (To be continued.) )