Chapter 344: Gift of Beauty (1)
The arrival of Xiao Yuan made the days of King Jing's Mansion more lively, and with a Kong Xuzhe who reported on time every day, Yin Qianhua felt that the peaceful days were gone.
Xiao Yao didn't know if others welcomed Kong Xuzhe, but she looked at Kong Xuzhe with the attitude of a thief.
Xiao Yuan is not allowed to be alone with him, he is not allowed to get close to Xiao Yuan, and he is not allowed to ...... Kong Xuzhe's fear and complaint against Xiao Yao now has reached an unprecedented height, he complained once in front of Yun Yi, but was dismissed by Qing Piaopiao: "Since you have so much dissatisfaction, don't come tomorrow." ”
How can it be done, Kong Xuzhe knew that ten of himself, or even a hundred, could not compare to Xiao Yao's position in Yun Yichen's heart, so he had to shut up.
"You are much better than me now, the number of times I talked to Yaoyao alone before I got married, I can count it on one hand, did the old man find someone to beat you? Has Xiao Sanye's family been hostile to you? Did those brothers of the Xiao family reject you? What else do you not be satisfied with? ”
Speaking of which, he has a stomach full of bitter water, and so far Yun Yichen has not seen anyone around him who is more troublesome than marrying a daughter-in-law.
"And you regret it now?" Or complain.
Yun Yichen shook his head firmly, he was only glad and had no remorse, even if he did it again, ten times, or a hundred times, he would persevere. Thinking of his little wife, all Yun Yichen's grievances disappeared in an instant, she was worth everything, and a little setback and suffering was nothing.
Kong Xuzhe saw that Yun Yichen's face was becoming more and more gentle, and he knew that he was thinking about his daughter-in-law again, so he gave him a punch and said sourly: "You are not saved, you are really ashamed of the man." ”
Yun Yichen really wanted to reply to him, you have a chance, why are you still chasing my cousin with a dead face!
Xiao Yao not only guarded against Kong Xuzhe, but whenever she had the opportunity, she would take the trouble to remind Xiao Yuan that if she dared to meet Kong Xuzhe in private, she would go home to her grandfather to complain.
Xiao Yuan never hated her sister chattering in her ear, she hugged Xiao Yao and smiled: "If my sister is still not at ease, I can move to live in the Opposite Moon Pavilion." ”
"As long as your cousin agrees, I have no problem." It's not that Xiao Yao looks down on her sister, she has been fighting with Yun Yichen for almost two months, and it's not like she's lost.
In the palace, what Xiao Yuan is most afraid of is his cousin, he and his sister were just cold to people before they got married, but now they are cold and disgusted with themselves, and he thinks he can't see it!
Even if he is disliked, he will not leave, he will not let his sister accompany him at night, and he will not want to see anyone during the day, who is afraid of whom! Yin Qianhua watched her son and niece fight openly and secretly and did not stop it, she could understand her son's obsession and infatuation with his daughter-in-law during his newlywed years, but she was even more distressed and pity Xiao Yao.
Let them fight! It's good to stand aside with your daughter and daughter-in-law and watch the excitement.
At ten o'clock dinner that day, King Jing announced that the 70th birthday of the Empress Dowager Han was approaching, and at that time, except for his wife, the rest of the family would enter the palace.
This news is bad news for Xiao Yao, and she can't say no, her husband's grandmother has a big birthday, and she can't say anything if her granddaughter-in-law doesn't show up.
Yun Yichen squeezed Xiao Yao's hand under the table, he had already known the news, and he wanted to wait for the day before Empress Dowager Han's birthday to tell Xiao Yao this "unfortunate" news, but he didn't expect his father to open his mouth first, and now the little wife was going to be depressed again.
Xiao Yao silently said that it was no big deal, and continued to eat, the Empress Dowager Han's path was like that, either to let herself be more tolerant and generous, or to stuff a woman for Yun Yichen. This kind of thing mainly depends on Yun Yichen's attitude, he will never humbly please her husband, or acquiesce to other women entering the door, and the worst outcome is just separation.
Even if you leave the palace, you have to walk out with your head held high, and you will never let people look down on you.
Empress Dowager Han's birthday is May 18, Fengxiang Palace is dressed up, and her old man is wearing a palace dress with a dark red cloud brocade and flowing cloud Baifu pattern, which is luxurious and festive.
Xiao Yao and Yun Ruonan went out early as granddaughters and granddaughters-in-law, and when they arrived, some of the Han family and some of the emperor's concubines had already taken their seats in Fengxiang Palace, for them, Xiao Yao and Yun Ruonan were not very popular people.
"My granddaughter visits the imperial grandmother and wishes you a long life, prosperity and health."
"Granddaughter-in-law to meet the emperor's grandmother, may your old man's family be as happy as the long flowing water of the East China Sea, and live longer than the old pine of Nanshan."
Xiao Yao is too lazy to think of new tricks to please the Empress Dowager Han! She also has self-knowledge, even if she does everything she can, the queen mother still won't like her granddaughter-in-law who robbed the Han family girl of the princess. Anyway, Yun Yichen said that there are his people in Fengxiang Palace, as long as there is something, he will definitely arrive in time.
Empress Dowager Han glanced coldly at the two people kneeling below, one was the child she hated the most from a woman, and the other was a fox who had occupied the position of the princess, if she could, she really wanted to blast them out.
I also prepared a gift for my grandson and granddaughter-in-law, and on this day, I believe they don't have the courage to disobey themselves on this occasion, and the show is about to be staged.
After ordering the palace maid to help the two of them, Empress Dowager Han spoke: "It is said that Ping An is ingenious, so didn't you bring some novel and unique gifts to the imperial grandmother?" ”
If she dares to say yes, she can pick out the bones in the egg, if she says no, she is not caring about herself, the imperial grandmother, and she does not really regard herself as an elder.
Xiao Yao covered her lips and replied with a smile: "Daughter-in-law granddaughter-in-law is just some careful thinking that can't be put on the table, how dare you show off on an occasion like today, my grandfather said, let granddaughter-in-law don't be ugly on a day like today, and the gift will be presented by him in person." ”
If you want a gift to your grandson, I'm just in charge of birthday worship, and nothing else has anything to do with me. Xiao Yao thought so in her heart, and the meaning of her words was quite obvious.
"I heard you're a good embroiderer."
"The granddaughter-in-law has studied with a double-sided embroidery master for a few days, if your old man does not dislike the granddaughter-in-law's clumsiness, the granddaughter-in-law is willing to embroider a handkerchief, make a shirt, embroider and wipe your forehead for you......" Xiao Yao counted as seriously, these things she said were all personal things, how could a cautious person like Empress Dowager Han accept it casually!
Empress Dowager Han thought that Xiao Yao would shirk it, so she could take the opportunity to make a fuss, or let her embroider a big piece, and pestering her grandson every day, so that her plan would be better implemented.
I didn't expect her to agree so happily, and the following words are really hard to say. At this time, a palace maid was attached to the Empress Dowager Han and said something, so I saw her nodding with a smile, her eyes patrolled, and finally fell on Xiao Yao.
I don't know what she has in mind, Xiao Yao pretended not to feel Empress Dowager Han's gaze, and talked to Yun Ruonan in a low voice.
"The people here are the people closest to the mourning family, although there are songs and dances when they go to the main hall for a while, but unfortunately there is nothing new in those people's performances, and that's it. A few days ago, someone sent a few dancing girls to Fengxiang Palace, they are from outside the Saiwai, and the songs and dances performed are guaranteed that you have never seen them. ”
Someone hurriedly flattered below: "What can make the Queen Mother praise it must be worth seeing, and please let the Queen Mother feast her eyes on the concubines." ”
Four scantily clad women, with their arms and calves exposed, bells tied around their waists, and barefoot, surrounded a veiled figure who was barefoot, but whose arms and calves were tightly covered.
Could this woman be a simple dancing girl? How could it be so simple for the person who could make Empress Dowager Han go to such great lengths and launch it so ceremoniously! Just watch it quietly.
The dance danced by these people was very exotic, Xiao Yao felt a little like Xinjiang dance, and when she was still silently commenting in her heart, the music ended, and several dancers stepped aside.
"What do you think, the mourning family was stunned when they saw it for the first time, their posture is graceful and their gait is light, and they are no worse than our Central Plains women."
A series of echoes sounded below, and Xiao Yao and Yun Ruonan hung their heads, competently being the listeners.
"Daughter-in-law Achen, do you think they dance well?"
Here, Empress Dowager Han did all this to get her attention! Then one of the dancing girls should be the one wearing a veil and given to Yun Yichen as a little wife, old-fashioned, no new at all. Xiao Yao stared at a pair of innocent, clear big eyes and said sincerely, "Good-looking."
It seems that this girl is just a good-looking face, as long as she brings people back to King Jing's Mansion today, things will be more than half successful. As long as Liji catches her grandson's heart, there will be nothing to do with the Xiao family in the future.
Empress Dowager Han smiled lovingly at Xiao Yao, stretched out her hand to beckon the veiled woman and introduced to everyone: "This is Liji, the granddaughter of a patriarch, this child envies the Central Plains culture, and has to come to our Kyoto to recruit a son-in-law, she said that as long as the other party is good enough, even if she has a wife and a concubine, it doesn't matter, Liji is the most easy-going, and the most generous, I believe that no matter who she is a sister with, she can get along." ”
Xiao Yao sneered in her heart, her face was ignorant, like an audience watching the excitement, ready to pretend to be stupid to the end.
Everyone else is willing to cooperate, but this granddaughter-in-law doesn't know whether she's really stupid or stupid, she actually looks ignorant, thinking that if she doesn't open her mouth, she will forget it? If you don't speak, won't I ask?
"Liki, take off the veil for everyone to see."
The girl lifted her slender hand and gently removed her veil.
Everyone looked over with her movements, and couldn't help but take a breath, another stunning beauty, phoenix eyes, peach cheeks, Qiong nose, and diamond lips, at first glance, it looked like Xiao Yao was fifty percent similar.
If you look closely, you will find that Xiao Yaosheng has fair skin, and his eyes are like a clear spring. Ligi's complexion is slightly darker, but her eyes are like silk. One of them is like a fairy who strayed into the mortal world, and the other is a natural stunner, which can make men have a strong desire to possess.
Yun Yichen is really blessed, Xiao Yao felt a pain in her heart, and then regained her calm, even if Yun Yichen asked for this woman, she must not show a sad appearance, which makes people look down.
"Daughter-in-law Sun, what do you think of Liji's appearance?"
"Beautiful."
The princess is stupid! Until now, no one can see what the queen mother means, she still praises her rival for her good looks, and the girl who was pampered and raised is really not suitable to be a royal daughter-in-law.
The ladies below were sitting precariously, all waiting to see the jokes of Xiao Yao and the Xiao family.