From the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, snow began to fall in the sky. It was a long night, and it didn't stop until the morning of New Year's Day. The snow is almost knee-deep.

In the year of Ruixue Mega, the snowfall in the New Year is a happy event. However, it is more inconvenient to travel.

Xu Jinyu dressed up and packed up before dawn, and waited until the sky was slightly bright, and the carriage of the Anguo Mansion arrived outside the door of Zou's house.

The people who came to pick up Xu Jinyu into the palace were Chen Yuanzhao's mother and son.

Seeing that the Ye family came in person, the Zou family couldn't help but be a little flattered, and said with a busy smile: "Mrs. Lao is running around so much, I really don't want to go in my heart." ”

Ye was wearing a mink cloak, her appearance was bright and beautiful, charming and moving, and she smiled before she spoke: "Mrs. Xu is too much to say this." After today, when the two of us meet again, we should call each other our in-laws. I came to pick up my prospective daughter-in-law in person, and I was very happy in my heart, what kind of tiring rush is this. ”

That's a very good thing to hear.

Zou responded with a few words of kindness.

Chen Yuanzhao didn't speak, his eyes fell on Xu Jinyu's body.

After turning this year, Xu Jinyu is already fifteen years old. It has faded a little bit of youth and immaturity, and it has become more and more girlish, more and more gentle and beautiful. Those bright eyes seemed to be able to speak, and they looked at him with a smile in their shyness

Xu Zheng coughed, interrupting Chen Yuanzhao and Xu Jinyu's gaze: "My sister is the first time to meet the queen, please take care of it." ”

Ye Shi responded cordially: "Since I brought Jinniang into the palace, I want to take good care of her and send her back safe and sound." You can rest assured. ”

Time is running out. After hurriedly saying a few words, Xu Jinyu said goodbye to her mother and brother and got into the carriage with Ye.

Chen Yuanzhao travels. Always on horseback, almost never in a carriage. Today, it was unusual, and he accompanied Ye to ride in the carriage.

Since Chen Yuanzhao was eight years old, the mother and son have become increasingly estranged, and Chen Yuanzhao took the initiative to accompany her in the carriage for the first time. Ye's heart was happy.

After Xu Jinyu got into the carriage, the Ye family quickly knew Chen Yuanzhao's real intention of coming in the carriage

"It's been a good day!" The son who has been cold to his temperament all the year round seems to have suddenly changed people. The tone is extraordinarily gentle.

Xu Jinyu smiled slightly: "Everything is fine." ”

"When you enter the palace today, you don't have to say anything, just follow behind your mother. Everything is handled by the mother. "Some unfilial son. earnestly advise the future daughter-in-law.

The future daughter-in-law glanced at herself a little shyly, and then nodded.

Then, Chen said with concern: "Today, the snow on the ground is very thick, and the weather is cold. Don't freeze."

Ye Shi watched coldly from the sidelines. It's not a taste of sourness in my heart.

Chen Yuanzhao was very cold to her, a mother, and couldn't say a few words when they met. It's also common to show her face. How has there ever been such a tender and considerate time now?

It is said that I forgot my mother when I married my daughter-in-law! This is good, before the daughter-in-law got married, her mother-in-law was already left out in the corner.

Xu Jinyu was the most careful and keen, and had already noticed that Ye's face was unhappy, and quietly glanced at Chen Yuanzhao.

Your mother is still on the side, it's better to be more restrained.

Chen Yuanzhao reluctantly stopped his mouth

Because of the snow, the streets are much harder to walk than usual. The speed of the carriage was not too fast.

Ye Shi opened his mouth to break the silence: "At this speed, it will take more than half an hour to reach the palace gate." It's definitely too late to enter the palace today. ”

I don't know if Queen Ye will make a fuss and deliberately blame and make things difficult.

Chen Yuanzhao's eyes flashed slightly. said lightly: "In this kind of weather, I can't get up fast if I want to." The queen mother is virtuous and generous, and she will definitely not be angry because of this little thing. Mother don't have to worry. ”

People have weaknesses.

Queen Ye's biggest weakness is to sell her reputation and reputation. has a virtuous reputation everywhere, and in front of everyone, it is impossible to have a bad opinion about the Ye family. Not only will there be no whispers, but also virtuous, generous, considerate and caring

The Ye clan was more familiar with Empress Ye's temper than Chen Yuanzhao, and a sneering sneer flashed in his eyes when he heard this.

Xu Jinyu was inconvenient to interject and hung her head silently.

There was silence again.

Chen Yuanzhao didn't like to talk, and Ye had the heart to chat with his son, but he didn't know what to say for a while.

Ye's eyes wandered and fell on Xu Jinyu, who was hanging his head: "Jinniang, why haven't you spoken?" Is it because you want to enter the palace to meet the queen, so you are nervous? ”

Ye made it clear that he had nothing to say.

Xu Jinyu didn't want to answer, so she pretended to be shy and replied: "Yes." ”

Ye said with a smile: "When you enter the palace gate later, you just have to follow behind me." You don't have to be nervous if someone is looking. If you don't dare to speak, don't speak, keep your head down and look shy, no one will deliberately make things difficult for you. ”

Xu Jinyu responded softly.

Seeing Xu Jinyu so tame, Ye was quite satisfied.

Chen Yuanzhao has a cold and unruly temperament, and it is difficult to restrain and discipline. Fortunately, the daughter-in-law in the photo is soft and well-behaved, and she will marry into the Anguo Mansion in the future, and she will be her companion every day, and she can also relieve her loneliness and loneliness a little

If Chen Yuanzhao knew what Ye was thinking, he would definitely laugh secretly.

Xu Jinyu looks gentle, silent, and supple, but in fact, she is soft on the outside and rigid on the inside, very assertive, sharp and sharp, and when she opens her mouth, she is angry and does not pay for her life.

When I arrived outside the palace gate, it was already late.

Chen Yuanzhao was inconvenient to accompany him into the harem, so he sent Ye and Xu Jinyu to the palace gate, and left in a hurry. Today is the first day of the new year, and the emperor is going to lead hundreds of civil and military officials to worship their ancestors, and Chen Yuanzhao will also be present.

When you enter the palace gate, there is a long sandwich road. Xu Jinyu gathered her mind and followed behind Ye

Queen Ye sat in the main hall of Yanfu Palace, with dignified makeup and a smile on the corners of her lips, with the bearing of a queen in the world.

Empress Ye's subordinates sat on several high-grade concubines in the palace, and Concubine Ji Xian sat down the first one, whispering and laughing with Empress Ye from time to time. It seems to be very harmonious.

The ladies waited in the side hall, and according to their grades, they entered the main hall one by one to meet the queen.

Empress Ye was secretly strange in her heart. Duchess An Guo should have been the head of the Lady of the Decree. Why haven't you ever entered the temple for an audience?

Just thinking about it, I heard the palace maid whisper to report: "Queen Qi, Duchess Anguo and Miss Xu Er came to meet you." ”

After waiting for so long, it's finally here! Empress Ye's eyes flashed, and the corners of her lips raised with a smile: "Hurry up and let them in, this palace has been waiting for a long time." ”

The palace maid respectfully replied and withdrew.

A moment later, Duchess An Guo led Xu Jinyu into the main hall.

Everyone in the main hall looked at each other in unison.

The leading Duchess of Anguo, Ye. Although he is already forty years old, he looks like he is about thirty. Graceful and radiant. The eyes are moving, charming and moving.

Against the backdrop of Ye's stunning demeanor, the carefully carved concubines in the main hall were suddenly a little inferior. The older ladies were even more bleak.

Behind Ye's family, followed by a beautiful girl. The girl's eyebrows are picturesque. Gentle and quiet. Bow your head and look supple and quiet. This girl, of course, is Xu Jinyu.

"The courtiers left the house before dawn, and they were delayed on the road for some time, so they were late to enter the palace. Please don't blame the queen. Ye led Xu Jinyu forward to salute, Yingying was blessed, and his demeanor was in all directions.

Queen Ye was really not annoyed at all, and smiled generously: "It snowed heavily last night. There was a lot of snow on the road, so it's no wonder you're late. How can this palace be such a narrow-minded person? This little thing doesn't have to be taken to heart. ”

looked at the girl behind Ye again: "Is this Miss Xu Er?" ”

Ye replied with a smile: "Yes, this is Miss Xu Er, whose name is Jinyu." He turned his head to Xu Jinyu and said, "Jinniang, come and say hello to the queen." ”

Everyone's eyes fell on Xu Jinyu, and they were secretly surprised.

How could Miss Xu Er follow Duchess An Guo into the palace?

Could it be that the rumor is true, Duchess An Guo really intends to let Miss Xu Er marry Chen Yuanzhao? What is the purpose of deliberately taking Xu Jinyu into the palace to meet Queen Ye?

Xu Jinyu responded softly, stepped forward, and saluted: "People's daughter Xu Jinyu, please say hello to the queen." ”

Empress Ye smiled mildly: "No courtesy." Raise your head and speak, and let Hongu take a good look at you. ”

Xu Jinyu thanked her, got up and raised her head according to her words, her eyes drooped slightly, which could not only let Queen Ye see her face clearly, but also not look at Queen Ye and look disrespectful.

Just this small detail made Queen Ye look at it differently.

The daughter of an ordinary eunuch, she was not in a hurry when she entered the palace for the first time. This Miss Xu Er is indeed extraordinary. has a rare good appearance, and it is no wonder that Chen Yuanzhao, who is cold and cold, will be moved

"I have long heard that Miss Xu Er has outstanding appearance and extraordinary temperament." Queen Ye smiled and praised: "When I saw it today, it really deserved its reputation." ”

Xu Jinyu showed a flattered expression: "The folk girl doesn't dare to be the queen and praise it." ”

Empress Ye asked a few words cordially.

"How old are you?"

"Back to the queen's mother, the people's daughter has passed the fifteenth day of the New Year."

"Have you ever read a book or read a word?"

"The folk girl has been reading and learning with her father since she was a child, and she is not proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics, but she is slightly involved. Reading and writing is fine. ”

"Do you have any other pastimes besides reading?"

"The folk girl once apprenticed to learn female red embroidery, and she likes to do some embroidery work on weekdays."

Queen Ye asked casually, and Xu Jinyu answered them one by one. The attitude is respectful, neither humble nor arrogant.

Empress Ye's eyes showed a look of approval.

Among the concubines sitting on the side, someone smiled and opened their mouths to make fun: "Since Miss Xu Er has entered the eyes of the queen's mother, why doesn't the queen give Miss Xu Er a marriage, and she can also achieve a good story?" ”

The concubine who spoke was usually the head of Queen Ye. Of course, it will not be a temporary intention to say this.

Everyone finally came to their senses.

It turned out that Duchess An Guo had the idea of giving marriage, so she led her future daughter-in-law into the palace for an audience. Otherwise, with the Xu family's background, Xu Jinyu would not be qualified to enter the palace at all.

Empress Ye smiled and said, "This proposal is not bad. Hongu is also happy to be a matchmaker. As he spoke, he looked at Xu Jinyu again: "Second Miss Xu, Chen Yuanzhao, the nephew of this palace, is young and heroic, and he has not yet been married. This palace wants to protect the two of you, are you willing? ”

There was a sudden silence in the main hall.

How decent it is to be able to get Queen Ye to open her mouth to marry herself!

Everyone's gaze was complex and subtle, mixed with two eyes that implied jealousy.

Ye Qiuyun, the princess of Chu, who had just married the king of Chu, and the crown princess, the princess of Qin, and the princess of Wei, stood beside Queen Ye respectively. Since Xu Jinyu entered the main hall, Ye Qiuyun's eyes have never left Xu Jinyu.

Queen Ye gave Xu Jinyu and Chen Yuanzhao a marriage, Ye Qiuyun had vaguely known something before, and she was both jealous and angry. At this time, witnessing this scene with my own eyes, I was even more jealous in my heart.

She has admired Chen Yuanzhao for many years, but Chen Yuanzhao is cold and indifferent to her.

What means did Xu Jinyu use to fascinate Chen Yuanzhao?

Xu Jinyu's pretty face blushed slightly, and her shyness was mixed with a little joy: "Everything is up to the queen." ”

Empress Ye raised the corners of her lips and said with a smile: "Since you are willing, then the palace will issue a decree to give marriage after the Shangyuan Festival." Sister, this palace has set a family affair for Yuan Zhao on its own initiative, you won't blame this palace in your heart! ”

Ye immediately replied with a smile: "Niangniang personally gave the marriage, which is not only the dignity of Yuan Zhao, but also the dignity of the Anguo Mansion. How could a courtier be upset. ”

As soon as the words fell, Mrs. Decree immediately opened her mouth to say congratulations: "Congratulations to the Duchess of Anguo, General Chen is young and promising, and Miss Xu Er is beautiful and gentle, which is a match made in heaven." ”

"Don't forget to invite us to the door for a wedding drink, so that I can be happy."

"Yes, you can't miss our invitation when you have a wedding banquet."

Ye's wish was fulfilled, and he was in a particularly happy mood, changing his previous reserved and arrogant attitude, smiling, and responding one by one.

Xu Jinyu doesn't need to say anything, just bow her head and pretend to be shy.

Empress Ye looked coldly at the proud Ye family, secretly sneered in her heart, and opened her mouth unhurriedly: "Speaking of which, Yuan Zhao is not too young. After this year, it will be twenty-one! At this age, others have long been fathers. He should also get married earlier, and it is only right to spread the branches for the Chen family. ”

intentionally or unintentionally, the word "Chen family" was aggravated.

Ye Shi was poked in the sore spot, and he was very angry in his heart, but his face was silent: "What Niangniang said is reasonable." The courtiers also looked forward to Yuan Zhao getting married as soon as possible. However, Jin Niang has a brother who has not yet married, and the brother has not yet married, so he can't be the first to be a sister. Therefore, this marriage will probably have to wait for a year or two. ”

"I have to wait another year or two, so wouldn't Yuan Zhao not be able to marry until he was twenty-three years old, and it would be too late." Queen Ye frowned slightly: "At his age, there should always be someone around him who knows how to know cold and hot." ”

Ye smiled.

Xu Jinyu also heard that something was wrong, and she sighed in her heart.

What does Queen Ye mean by that? (To be continued......)