Inside the Qingsong Courtyard of the True King's Mansion.

"Princess, why haven't you seen the real king recently? Haven't you always been inseparable? Wang said.

Song Yi knew that Wang said these words to stimulate herself and wanted to see her own jokes, so she didn't want to answer her.

"Big lady, the prince is doing an errand arranged by the emperor, although he has been busy recently, and he can't see anyone when he goes out early and returns late, but he returns home every day. How did I hear that my eldest brother hasn't been coming home lately? What the hell is he up to? Do you know? When Cao opened his mouth, he hit Wang's weakness.

When Wang heard this, he was so angry that he almost broke the root of his teeth. Because of their daughter Zhu Chenxi's return to the house some time ago, the two husbands and wives had a quarrel about whether to send Zhu Chenxi back to Zhen'anhou Mansion, and her husband Zhu Yuanshan began to avoid the Wang family. Wang hadn't seen her husband for a long time. I heard that Zhu Yuanshan has been out recently and has not returned home, which is no secret. But Cao's saying it in public made Wang feel like he had been stripped of his clothes and humiliated.

Wang looked at Cao as if he were looking at a stranger. In the past, the Cao family would not speak for Song Yi. But how can he take the initiative to help Song Yi speak now? It all started with the fourth lady following Song Yi to learn housekeeping. The Wang family also had to suspect that this was a private collusion between Song Yi and the Cao family. Perhaps, the two have already joined forces. And she herself has been kept in the dark.

The more Wang thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong, and seeing Cao Shi like this, he couldn't help but sarcastically say, "Second lady, you don't have to be so realistic, right?" They just agreed to let the fourth lady follow and learn housekeeping. Do you really think that others will cultivate the fourth lady with their hearts? I think it's just wishful thinking on the part of you and Miss Four. Even if you learn housekeeping, how can you drop? Can the True King's Mansion still be handed over to the Fourth Lady? When the fourth lady gets married, maybe she will be like you of the Cao family, and you will only enjoy Qingfu without worrying about housework. Isn't it in vain that you are doing this today? Besides, before others have dripped much, you are in a hurry to help others speak. Don't go to the end, the bamboo basket is empty, but it was used as a gun"

Although Wang said to Cao, he actually kept looking at the fourth young lady Zhu Shanlei.

Wang wondered in his heart, "Why is this fourth young lady so unprincipled?" A person who knew what Song Yi was like, he dared to stick it on him. For the sake of a little profit, I will seek skin with the tiger"

Zhu Shanlei kept her head down and didn't speak. The old lady Du Shi in the upper position also saw the performance of everyone in the house.

The old lady Du Shi regretted it a little now, and felt that she should not have agreed to let the fourth lady help Song Yi as a housekeeper at that time. At that time, she also considered that Song Yi was pregnant and could take the opportunity to let people share power. She thought about it, but she hadn't decided who to choose to help with the housekeeper. At this time, the Cao family opened his mouth to say that the old lady Du also felt that if the fourth lady learned to be a housekeeper, she would be able to marry a better family in the future. So, I agreed.

Later, Song Yi did not object. Things were so easy, Du Shi didn't think much about it at the time. Now, it seems. This Cao is not as scheming as she seems, she must have gone to Song Yi early in the morning to talk about it. Then I came to myself to mention that Miss Four helped with the housekeeping. As long as Song Yi doesn't object, then this matter will inevitably come to pass.

However, in this way, Du felt that he was calculated by Cao and Song Yi. Otherwise, the Cao family in the second room would not change their normal behavior and help Song Yi speak. This incident also sounded the alarm for the old lady Du Shi, the three rooms are like three forces, check and balance each other, complement each other and cooperate, so that she can sit back and relax.

Of course, Du didn't want Cao and Song Yi to get too close, and after thinking about it, he said, "I heard that Princess Siam has arrived in Kyoto. The emperor sent the true king to receive the envoys of Siam. These days, it has always been the true king who accompanies the Siamese princess. An unmarried princess, let the real king accompany her all day long, what kind of system is this?"

"Old lady, I heard that the Siamese envoy was led by the Siamese prince, and the Siamese princess came with this time to recruit horses in the Qianchao. I also heard that this Siamese princess is not only very gorgeous, but also cheerful and unrestrained, and very endearing. In Siam, Princess Paula has many admirers. It stands to reason that Princess Paula will not worry about getting married in Siam. How could you come to our Qianchao to recruit relatives? Aunt Cui said on the side.

Because Su Xiaoqin's belly is getting bigger and bigger, she has difficulty moving, and now she has been in the house to have a baby. Cui took the opportunity to often come to the old lady to fulfill his filial piety, as if he had regained the old lady's respect. Cui Shi speculated about Du Shi's thoughts, so he said what he just said. Although it is a few short sentences, the meaning of the expression does not fall at all. The words are full of mysteries, so that everyone has to think in other directions.

"I heard that this Siamese princess is not only white and beautiful, she has been a beauty embryo since she was a child, but also has been fine in calligraphy and painting since she was a child, and she is a veritable talented girl. Moreover, because the king of Siam only has one son and one daughter, the son was made the crown prince, and the princess was regarded as the pearl of the palm by the king, and she was very honored. So, Princess Paula has been a person with big ideas since she was a child. According to people outside, Princess Paula has always said to the outside world that her colt must be a true hero of the entire continent. It seems that Princess Paula didn't find a suitable one in Siam Elementary School, so she came to our Qianchao to find her favorite object."

Wang looked at Song Yi and said with a sneer: "People outside also say that our true prince and Princess Paula have long had a relationship. Therefore, this time the Siamese envoy entered Beijing, and Princess Paula named the emperor to ask the prince to accompany him. These days, the real king has been accompanying Princess Paula on a tour of the mountains and rivers. It seems that the rumors are not all false. Princess, do you know the relationship between the two of them? ”

Wang said coldly while looking at the expression on Song Yi's face.

"Wang, don't listen to the wind and rain. I believe that our prince is not the kind of person who sees things differently. What's more, now that the princess is pregnant, even if he really has a relationship with the princess of Siam, he will avoid suspicion. Protecting the princess of Siam is just a royal errand, princess, don't listen to other people's nonsense, peace of mind is to raise a baby"

The old lady reprimanded the Wang family on the surface, but in fact, she was also indirectly telling Song Yi that the real king did not keep a distance from the Siamese princess, indicating that the real king's attitude towards the Siamese princess was unusual.

Song Yi has mixed feelings in her heart, these days, she is already uncomfortable enough. Now facing the old ladies and them, Song Yi is not in the mood to entangle.

only replied: "The prince does all serious things." As a wife, it is natural to give her full support. The visit of Siamese envoys is naturally a major national event. The prince naturally has to do his best to share the emperor's worries. I fully believe in the character of the prince, and I also believe that he knows that the gentleman does something and does not do, so I will not harass the prince with those rumors and make him worry. In addition, I also advise you not to listen to the wind or rain, and to have your own judgment."

"The princess is indeed a generous person, but not everyone thinks as much as the princess. Although the wife should be generous, she can't ignore everything. The princess of Siam came to the Qianchao to recruit horses, if she liked others, it was fine, if it was really as rumored, she loved the prince. The question shouldn't be asked, can the princess really be as generous as she says now, and she doesn't care at all? If you pretend not to care for the sake of face, you will regret it later. Wouldn't it be better to ask questions earlier while the matter is still a foregone conclusion? ”

Song Yi knew that the Wang family was sowing discord now, so of course he was not fooled, and said with a sneer, "Thank you for the reminder from the eldest lady." In order not to repeat the mistakes of the past, I will learn from you"

"What did you say?" In the face of Song Yi's counterattack, Wang stood up from the stool at once.

"Okay" The old lady saw that the Wang family was not Song Yi's opponent, so she stepped forward to stop the loss, "It's all a family, out of good intentions, just remind each other." If you want to listen, you can listen, and if you don't want to listen, you can't listen. Why such a rivalry? ”

When Song Yi came out of Qingsong Courtyard, Wang stopped her in the back, "Princess, although you don't like to listen, but as a person who has come over, Mrs. Ben still has to remind you, don't be too confident, otherwise you will be slapped in the face one day." Also, a word of advice for you. The sparrow flies on the branch and thinks it can become a phoenix? I don't think so. After all, a bird is a bird, and if there is no real phoenix to compare, it may be able to bluff people. But when the sparrow and the phoenix are put together, a discerning person can tell at a glance who is the sparrow and who is the phoenix. ”

Wang's words were telling Song Yi. The princess of Siam is the real phoenix, and she is just a sparrow. The true king will not want a phoenix for the sake of a sparrow.

Song Yi was unhappy in his heart, but he still maintained a smile on his face, "Big lady, what you said is extremely true." There is no real phoenix flying in the chicken coop. The fact that sparrows can stay on the branches with phoenixes indicates that they are of the same species. Hens, on the other hand, can only be kept in cages and eventually become food on people's tables. Madame, don't you say? ”

Song Yi just told Wang that she was just a chicken. When Wang heard this, he gritted his teeth and scolded, "What are you?" It's just a little clever and demagoguery. Now there is a Siamese princess, and the real king is by the princess's side all day, where do you remember you? Don't be complacent, there will be a time for you to cry."

The Wang family cursed viciously, and Song Yi didn't take it seriously at all.

"Auntie, it seems that Dongmei in your courtyard is looking for you just now, I look at her, it seems that there is something urgent. You better go back quickly," Zhu Shanlei said to the Wang family belatedly.

Wang's suspicious gaze fell on the fourth lady: "Dongmei came to me?" Why didn't I see it? ”

"Auntie, how could I lie to you. Dongmei really went to Qingsongyuan to look for you, but you had already left, so she went back. I saw that she was in a hurry, as if she was in a hurry. That's why I'll tell you," Zhu Shanlei replied definitely.

Only then did Wang believe that he was afraid that Dongmei would be in a hurry to find him, so he turned around and left, and suddenly, as if thinking of something, he said to Zhu Shanlei, "Fourth Miss, I think you are a smart girl." A word of caution. It is said that 'those who are close to Zhu are red and those who are close to ink are black', you have to keep your eyes open, and don't learn from some people who are not careful. Otherwise, you won't know if you're sold, and you'll count the money for yourself."

"Auntie, thank you for the reminder. But I have no long-term things, who will take a fancy to me? I see that you are too worried," Zhu Shanlei said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

When Wang looked at Zhu Shanlei's appearance, he was determined not to look back, nor did he persuade anymore, but turned around and left angrily.

"Princess, aren't you worried about the princess of Siam's recruitment of horses?" After Wang left, Zhu Shanlei approached Song Yi and said.

Song Yi's eyes flashed, and he flashed back: "As the saying goes, when soldiers come, they will block the water and cover the earth." It's a non-existent thing, so why should I care? If it turns out to be true in the future, then we will think about countermeasures. It's just futile to worry about now."

"Princess, you are really different from ordinary people" Zhu Shanlei looked at Song Yi carefully for a while before saying this.

Song Yi didn't know whether her words were positive or negative. Let's just take it as a compliment.

On the other hand, Zhu Xi has been by Princess Paula's side these days.

Princess Paula is an energetic girl who is interested in everything. The first time I came to the Qianchao, I was extremely interested in the customs of the Qianchao. All day long, I spend my days shopping on the streets of Kyoto.

Zhu Xi did not dare to slack off, fearing that Princess Paula would have an accident in the Qianchao Dynasty and affect the cooperation between the two countries, so he personally protected her personal safety.

These days, Zhu Xi has long been angry with Song Yi. But because of government affairs, he hasn't seen Song Yi sober for a long time.

Because of the need to protect the travel safety of the Siamese envoys, especially the energetic Princess Paula, Zhu Xi could only leave early and return late. When he went out, the woman had not woken up. When he returned, the woman was already resting. How long has it been since the two husbands and wives have eaten or chatted together.

Song Yi didn't know that Zhu Xi would go to see her every day no matter how late he returned home.

Looking at the woman who was getting thinner and her belly was gradually bulging, Zhu Xi felt unprecedented satisfaction and happiness in his heart. These feelings, he did not say to women.

First, he couldn't bear it, so he woke up the sleeping woman and listened to himself; Second, he wanted to settle the matter between the Siamese envoy and Princess Paula as soon as possible, so that the woman could have other ideas.

Paula was very excited to see the lively scene on the streets of the Qianchao, especially the street juggling.

"Lord, look" As soon as Paula turned around, she saw the real prince smiling at the corner of his mouth in a daze.

Paula's eyes sank, and she instantly lost interest in the juggling in front of her.

Sure enough, the man was thinking about the princess again. For the first time in Paula's life, she felt such a heavy sense of frustration. has a great jealousy of the real princess who has never met.