In the main hall, the Queen Mother sits on the top, and the Queen and Concubine Qi sit on the left and right. The Queen Mother is face is kind, smiling softly at the three of them, looking very kind, but there is a faint taste of not being angry and arrogant, although the queen on the side also has a smile on her face, but she has a sense of majesty, and there is still an obvious gap compared with the Queen Mother.

Qi Guifei's face was pale and cold, and her eyes did not linger too much on the three of them, but the affection in her eyes was more than anyone else, and it was even more heartwarming.

Jiang Xiaoyu and the three of them saluted the people above in turn, and the Queen Mother smiled and asked them to sit down and talk.

Jiang Xiaoyu will not be familiar with Concubine Qi, but because he is Zhao Yan's biological mother, he always feels that if he can educate Zhao Yan with such a bright and upright character, she must also be a great mother, and the two of them are closer in their hearts. Although Qi Guifei's expression was cold, like an ice beauty, through her pure eyes, she could feel the softness and warmth in her heart.

And the opposite of Qi Guifei's silence and coldness was the queen's enthusiasm, she had a smile on her face, but that smile was so deliberate that it didn't reach the bottom of her eyes at all, and it made people feel uncomfortable with coldness.

Jiang Xiaoyu met the meaningful gaze cast by the queen, and she did not deliberately avoid it, but greeted it. Compared with the cowardly concubine ten years ago, the imprint of the past ten years on her body is particularly obvious, she has the atmosphere of a mother's world, and she has the majesty and nobility of her body.

If when she came to the palace for the first time ten years later, she decided that the queen's summons was an irrational willfulness, she did not regret her decision, after all, someone still had to remind her, and someone would always remember the events of that year.

"It's really not easy to meet the little fish!" The queen smiled and said in a joking tone, "Last time, I invited Xiaoyu to sit in the Fengqi Palace of the main palace, Xiaoyu was still reluctant to come, and I finally saw this girl today!" It's been ten years in a flash, and that little girl has grown into a big girl! No, I'm about to get married to the son, and this time flies so fast! ”

"More mothers still remember the little fish!" Jiang Xiaoyu lowered his eyes and said, "Xiaoyu is grateful!" ”

"I heard from this palace that Xiaoyu went to the northwest, are you okay? Can you get hurt? You're still the same girl as before, naughty! It's a pity that this time he came back safely, otherwise the prince would be more worried! The queen taught in the tone of an elder, "Speaking of which, you are messing around in the northwest this time, but there is more protection from the second prince!" Seeing that you juniors can be happy together, this palace is also comfortable in my heart! ”

As soon as the queen's words fell, several people in the room felt a little uncomfortable in their hearts, she clearly said that Jiang Xiaoyu's trip to the northwest, but secretly hinted at the relationship between Jiang Xiaoyu and Zhao Yan, as if Jiang Xiaoyu went to the northwest because of the second prince.

Zhao Yan clenched his fists and said: "Niangniang misunderstood, Xiaoyu didn't go to mess around, but helped Erchen a lot, if there was no Xiaoyu to help, Erchen didn't know if he could come back safely!" And the father also praised Xiaoyu......"

Before he finished his words, he saw a palace person enter the queen mother's ear and said a few words, the queen mother waved his hand to let him retreat, and looked at Jiang Xiaoyu with unknown meaning, her eyebrows were slightly raised, and a faint smile appeared on her lips, but people couldn't see the feeling of joy, but a little creepy, took Zhao Yan's words and said: "Your Majesty has more than praise for Xiaoyu, this Your Majesty has named Xiaoyu as the marquis, this woman is the marquis, it is the first time in our Great Zhou!" ”

"What! How can a woman be a marquis? This is the only thing in the eternity, what does Your Majesty think! The queen said in surprise, this time Jiang Xiaoyu has too many parts of their actions that have violated His Majesty's taboo, and it is already their luck that they have not been punished, how can there be a reward? This woman is a marquis, there is such a saying, isn't it messing up the rules of the ancestors!

The Queen Mother glanced at the queen lightly, and the queen knew that she was speechless, so she lowered her head and didn't say anything more.

The queen mother didn't seem to hear the queen's words, and then said: "This woman is the first time to be a marquis, and Xiaoyu has a long face for us women!" This marquis...... This marquis is small, but Your Majesty still hopes that you and your wife can live a good life! ”

"Yes!" Jiang Xiaoyu lowered his eyes and said, "The Queen Mother's words, Xiaoyu has taken them all to heart!" ”

"Imperial Grandmother!" Zhao Ling once again played his role, like a child, he had to sit next to the Queen Mother, and said coquettishly, "Xiaoyu is also a female marquis now, you have to make her not able to bully me!" ”

"You monkey, will anyone dare to bully you?" The Queen Mother was really in a good mood, "This is your family matter, and the imperial grandmother can't take care of it!" ”

After the queen's initial surprise, her heart slowly came back to her heart, how many soldiers fought the battlefield and did not get back a marquis, but His Majesty easily gave Jiang Xiaoyu, I am afraid that it is for others to see, His Majesty has recognized Jiang Xiaoyu's identity and separated her from the Bai family, and no one can make a fuss about her and the Bai family again, and she can only affirm and agree with her affairs in the northwest, otherwise it will be a slap in the face of Your Majesty!

It's just a false name, so there is no threat!

Although the queen comforted herself so much, her hand tightened her sleeve, and the moment she looked at her, she understood that this girl was not a peaceful person, but she was afraid that it would bring a lot of trouble, she vaguely regretted it, she shouldn't have scrupled too much in the first place, and stopped the assassination of her, if it continues, maybe this scourge has been removed, then when the second child is in the northwest, maybe he can't come back!

A small decision will cause a series of consequences, the queen secretly gritted her teeth, I am afraid that this girl will be like the second child and Zhao Ling, she will not be able to relax for a moment, but she will not be able to do it under the nose of His Majesty, it seems that she has to come up with some other ways to get rid of this girl unconsciously!

"I heard that all three of you are injured, and the injuries are not light!" The Queen Mother said, "Let the imperial doctor show you later, you have to take a look, otherwise the mourning family will not be at ease!" ”

She waved her hand to let Zhao Yan get closer, and saw that the two grandsons were dark, thin, and haggard, and couldn't help but feel a little moist in her eyes: "They told the mourning family about you, either a natural disaster or an assassination, and the mourning family's heart is about to jump out!" But it's good to come back safely, it's good to come back safely! ”

Everyone comforted the Queen Mother, and Zhao Ling's gag finally made the Queen Mother smile again, but she remembered another thing that she didn't understand, and said: "By the way, the marriage of the son of this world has been decided, and the marriage of the second child has not yet been decided!" Your father's meaning is that Chen Guo intends to send the princess to Da Zhou and relatives, you match the identity of the princess, the age matches, the appearance matches, the princess is a rare talented woman, I think she is worthy of the baby grandson of the mourning family, the mourning family wants to ask you what you mean! After all, four years have passed since the events of that year, and everything that should be forgotten should be forgotten, and what should be looked forward should be looked forward! ”

As soon as the Queen Mother's voice fell, everyone's eyes naturally focused on Zhao Yan's body, and he was silent for a moment and said: "Grandson is only afraid that he is not worthy of Princess Chen Guo, and I hope that the emperor's grandmother and father will choose another lover worthy of the princess!" ”

"This matter is related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries, how can it be said that it will be exchanged!" The smile on the Queen Mother's face did not change in the slightest, as if she expected Zhao Yan's reaction, "Besides, you are the grandson of the mourning family, the son of His Majesty, and the prince of the Great Zhou, there will be a woman in this world that you are not worthy?" Don't say that again! Can't you forget what happened back then? ”

"It's not that the grandson can't forget the things of the year, it's just that the grandson thinks that the marriage is a big event, it should be a happy relationship, and the grandson and the princess of Chen Guo have never met, how can they be sure that they can give her happiness? Isn't that delaying people? Zhao Yan said earnestly.

"I see!" The Queen Mother didn't reproach Zhao Yan's naïve thoughts, she glanced at Concubine Qi, "You are the second eldest concubine, what is your opinion?" ”

"As a mother, the concubine naturally hopes that Yan'er's marriage can be harmonious and beautiful, although the diplomatic relations between the two countries are important, but the outstanding man of Da Zhou is not Yan'er alone, but this matter is not impossible to both! As long as Your Majesty does not select the people who are friendly to these two countries for the time being! Qi Guifei said lightly, "The concubine heard that in a few days, the princess of Chen Guo will come to Da Zhou, and let Yan'er personally greet her, not only can she show her importance to Princess Chen Guo, but you can get along along along the way, maybe this princess can really get into Yan'er's eyes?" If you really can't force it, it's not too late to decide on someone to marry the princess when the time comes! ”

"Well, you have a point!" The Queen Mother nodded and said, "Just find what your mother says!" ”

After this delay, it was already lunch time, and the Queen Mother left Jiang Xiaoyu and the three of them in Fengxi Palace for dinner.

Su Xuan has already cooperated with the palace people to take care of everything, and the Queen Mother said approvingly: "The marriage between Su Xuan's girl and the third child is settled, but this girl has been by the side of the mourning family for so long, if this is really married, the mourning family is really a little unaccustomed!" ”

I don't know who these words are about, but they fell into the ears of Jiang Xiaoyu and Zhao Ling, and there was something more or less bad in their hearts.

"That Xuan'er has always stayed by the Queen Mother's side, and has always been by the Queen Mother's side!" Su Xuan helped the Queen Mother sit down and said.

"Silly girl, there is a girl who does not marry and accompanies this old woman of the mourning family!" The Queen Mother smiled, "You will become the granddaughter-in-law of the mourning family in the future, and you will be closer to the mourning family!" ”

"Let's eat! The three children rushed back, but they were afraid that they were hungry! Hurry up and eat, eat more, you are hungry like thin monkeys, and when you are full, let the imperial doctor check your body! The Queen Mother said, "Everything has to be done, and the mourning family can rest assured!" ”