267. 268 Side Concubine
From this point of view, the wishful thinking in the queen's heart is naturally likely to fall short.
However, because Emperor Ming Xuan was still singing, and he showed a very appreciative look of Cheng Huan, the queen was not allowed to move for a while, so she had to take the morning tea offered by Cheng Huan with a faint smile.
"There are still things in the court, you can accompany the queen to talk more." After a few sips of morning tea symbolically, Emperor Xuan of the Ming Dynasty did not stay for long, so he got up and drove back to the palace.
As soon as Emperor Xuan's imperial driver left, Ouyang Gurong pulled Cheng Huan and planned to retire.
The queen looked at Cheng Huan's eyes with a faint hint of anger, Ouyang Gurong was not unable to see it.
It's just that because of the majesty of the queen's mother, and the queen used to treat Ouyang Gurong well, he didn't make a sound, but just planned to leave with Chenghuan so that she wouldn't be hurt.
However, he didn't expect Ouyang Gurong's actions to be one step late.
Just as Ouyang Gurong was about to say goodbye, a beautiful and gentle female voice sounded from outside the door, "Auntie, why did you summon Xue'er early in the morning?" ”
However, as soon as the woman entered the door, her eyes were fixed on the tall and handsome Ouyang Gurong.
Although it has passed the age of establishment, Ouyang Gurong's handsome demeanor has not weakened in the slightest.
On the contrary, because of the precipitation of the years, it has added a bit of mature and profound charm, so that Zhao Xuefang, who has the heart of a girl, missed a few beats when she saw it.
It's this man, this man who has been remembered in his heart since he was only three years old, this man who has always wanted to marry.
The secret agent with the queen two days ago is still vivid, and the corners of Zhao Xue's mouth unconsciously raised a smile of relief.
"Xue'er, your aunt understands your thoughts, after the prince takes that Jianghu woman, I will definitely ask the emperor to marry you as Rong'er's side concubine." The queen looked at the gentle and delicate Zhao Xue lovingly and said.
"But aunt, I heard that Brother Rong has a deep affection for that woman, wouldn't it be bad to do this?" Although Zhao Xue was happy in her heart, she still looked hesitant on her face.
"Rong'er is really becoming more and more rampant now, she doesn't have the demeanor of being a prince at all, and she just takes a woman back to the palace at will, it is said that the children are already ten years old, and they have no virtue as a woman." The queen held Zhao Xue's jade hand lovingly, and said earnestly.
"Auntie, this is also because I have nothing to do with Brother Rong, and I can't complain about others. I can't marry Brother Rong in this life, so let's go in the next life. Zhao Xue still said weakly and sadly.
"Poor child, I've really wronged you all these years, my aunt is still the master of the matter of setting up a side concubine, you can rest assured and wait to be the crown prince's side concubine." The queen stroked Zhao Xue's hand and said lovingly.
"But aunt ......" Zhaoxue seemed to want to say something.
The queen raised her hand slightly, and said in a cold voice: "As the crown prince, I will inherit the unification of my Yuntian Kingdom in the future, and it will not work without the three palaces and six courts to spread out for him!" ”
Hearing the queen say this, the corners of Zhao Xue's mouth also raised a sweet smile.
Unexpectedly, the queen always knew Zhao Xue's thoughts, as long as she endured a little longer, she would be able to accept Ouyang Gurong's concubine.
Although she is only a small side concubine, as long as she can be by the side of this man who she misses, Zhao Xue feels that she has no regrets in this life.
What's more, with the queen's will, even if Ouyang Gurong is unwilling to admit it, she, the side concubine, still has quite a backer.
In this way, I am not afraid that the Jianghu woman will be pampered and arrogant.
"Since the queen mother has guests, then we will not stay longer, and come to visit the queen mother another day." Glancing lightly at the brood-colored figure at the door, Ouyang Gurong said calmly.
Zhao Xue's stunned mind was pulled back by Ouyang Gurong's indifferent voice.
"It's all your own family, why bother to be polite, talk to the palace before leaving." The queen put down the teacup in her hand, got up and pulled Cheng Huanwu to sit on the side.
The queen had already taken herself personally, and she couldn't allow Cheng Huan to refuse again, so she had to sit down with a smile.
Ouyang Gurong saw that Cheng Huan was pulled by the queen, so he had to stop helplessly.
Leaving Chenghuan alone in the Chengqian Palace, how could Ouyang Gurong rest assured.
"Xue'er, hurry up and meet Prince Rong and Princess Chenghuan." pulled Cheng Huan to sit aside, and the queen also called the blue figure at the door to come in.
Cheng Huan looked at the petite and delicate woman quietly, she was obviously only sixteen or seventeen years old, just a delicate and gentle face, but she was born very cute.
"Zhao Xue has seen Brother Rong and Sister Chenghuan." Zhao Xue also blessed her body respectfully and politely.
"Rong'er, do you remember that Xue'er often ran after you when she was young, and she kept shouting ignorant that she wanted to marry you." The queen's words obviously meant something.
Ouyang Gurong only replied lightly: "Lord Zhaoxue is young, and he is unscrupulous. ”
Cheng Huan on the side listened quietly, and at this time, she also heard the clues from the queen's words.
The so-called gossip is often fake, and taking the opportunity to set up a side concubine for Ouyang Gurong must be true.
No wonder when Emperor Fang Ming Xuan left, he finally glanced at Cheng Huan meaningfully.
According to Cheng Huan's concept of a lifetime and a couple, he would not be able to accept Ouyang Gu's accommodating the side concubine no matter what.
However, the queen deliberately chose a woman from her own family line to be the side concubine, presumably the deep meaning of it, and the emperor naturally knew it.
Ouyang Gurong is now the crown prince, if nothing else, it is likely that the unification of the entire Yuntian Kingdom will be inherited by Ouyang Gurong in the future.
The Feng family behind the queen has always been the most powerful team among the royal concubines in the Yuntian Kingdom.
Since the founding of the Yuntian Kingdom, five of the queens have been from the Feng family, and the Feng family has enjoyed the glory of being almost equal to the royal family.
Now that the storm has passed, the candidate for the prince has been decided again, and it can be regarded as the candidate who everyone expects.
Therefore, the queen naturally wanted to take this opportunity to marry the daughter of the Feng family to Ouyang Gurong.
Even if he can't get the name of the main concubine, if he becomes a side concubine before Ouyang Gurong ascends the throne, the power in his hands will be greater in the future.
The Feng family's position in the royal family must not be lost. This is also the family motto of the Feng family for hundreds of years.
After clarifying the stakes one by one, Cheng Huan only felt that the corners of his forehead were suddenly beating again.
Even if she marched and fought, it was impossible to stump her, but in the face of the strategic calculations in the palace, she could only bow to the upper hand.
The personnel involved in the palace have always been complex and mixed, and Cheng Huan had been mentally prepared before.
But today, a sense of powerlessness suddenly rose in Cheng Huan's heart.
Because in such a situation, does a woman have to divide even her husband's love equally among several other women?
So what's the use of such unfocused love?
Cheng Huan's heart was full of dissatisfaction, but his face was just that quiet and indifferent.
I only hope that Ouyang Gurong, who gave up her free life for her, will not be such a man.
"Xue'er is now of marriageable age, and your position as the crown prince has also stabilized, it's time to consider accepting a few side concubines to spread out for you." The queen didn't give Ouyang Gurong a chance to breathe, and then said aggressively.
Hearing such a sentence, Cheng Huan's pair of ink-splashed pupils couldn't help it, Huo Ran raised his head to look at the smiling queen, and the concubine's cheeks were smeared with a layer of crimson again.
"Queen Mother, you are too anxious, I have just gotten married, and the matter of accepting the concubine will be discussed later." Ouyang Gurong hugged Cheng Huan quietly and replied lightly.
Hearing the words "let's discuss later", Cheng Huan's splashed ink pupils became more and more prosperous.
Could it be that even Ouyang Gurong, whom she trusted, was like those ordinary men, wanting to come to a place with three palaces and six courtyards, and the rain and dew were all wet.
If that's the case, then there's nothing to be happy about.
"But the rules set by the ancestors, the prince should have a main concubine and two side concubines, but thinking that you have only returned to the palace not long ago, the queen mother does not plan to force you, only one side concubine is." The queen moved out of the rules of the royal family to make a statement.
"Rules, rules! I don't know if there are rules in this dynasty, if the man is not specialized, the woman can cancel the relationship between husband and wife by herself! At this time, Cheng Huan couldn't hold back any longer, and sneered and teased.
In Cheng Huan's words, the meaning couldn't be clearer.
If Ouyang Gurong couldn't do the life and couple that he had promised before, then Cheng Huan would no longer be willing to stay in this golden cage and live a life without freedom.
Hearing Cheng Huan say this, Ouyang Gurong's face also condensed.
Cheng Huan has always been resolute, since he dares to say it, he will definitely be able to do it.
This is the imperial city, if it weren't for Cheng Huan's willingness to stay, and if he wanted to come to those so-called rules, he wouldn't be able to keep Cheng Huan.
"You girl is so bold, you don't know any rules!" Hearing Cheng Huan's words, the queen couldn't help it, and immediately shouted.
Cheng Huan was not afraid, and raised a pair of ink-splashed pupils to look at the graceful and luxurious queen coldly, and the tranquility on her face finally disappeared inch by inch.
If you want Cheng Huan to be like these women, stay in the cold palace, plan and calculate, and see which day the emperor's blue eyes will fall on him.
If it's such a begging love, Cheng Huan would rather not.
"If the crown prince has to accept this side concubine, I have no opinion, presumably the position of the princess is more suitable, I should abdicate and make way for Xian!" Cheng Huan also replied coldly.
And the four words of abdication and resignation were said loudly by Cheng Huan.
"The palace has its own palace rules, where is your turn to intervene, listen to what you, the good princess, have to say!"