"Spiegel is very suitable, but it's a pity that this happened." Mingjing is three years older than Yuan Er, and his family education has been very strict since he was a child, and he understands the rules and understands people's feelings. If Yuan Er does anything inappropriate, he will take the initiative to point it out, and he will not be afraid of him because Yuan Er is the crown prince, and he is neither humble nor arrogant.

Chunyu thought for a while, "Niangniang, the slave saw Concubine Zhuang's nephew a few days ago, named Zhuang Qing." I don't know if Niangniang is still impressed? ”

"Zhuang Qing?" Ye Qingyan thought for a while, and suddenly said, "He, Yuan Er likes him very much, and he gave him a person." Originally, he was also a candidate for companionship, and even Concubine Zhuang was very willing. As a result, Zhuang Zizhou, the elder brother of Zhuang Concubine, was unwilling, and he did not agree to Zhuang Qing as the prince's companion. In the end, the matter was abandoned, and Spiegel was chosen. ”

"That kid is now studying at the famous Mingde Academy in Beijing. I heard that his grades were very good, and he was among the top in the entire academy. ”

"No matter how good you study, if you are not assertive, it is difficult to be a companion. The companion book is to urge the master to read. ”

"I really need to inquire about this."

Durian Li entered the hall and replied to Ye Qingyan: "Niangniang, Concubine Zhuang is here." ”

Ye Qingyan looked at Chunyu, "This is really casual chatter, as soon as she talked about her, she came over." ”

Concubine Zhuang entered the hall and saluted Ye Qingyan respectfully, "Concubine to Niangniang, how is Niangniang's health?" ”

"Good. Lookouts. Ye Qingyan asked Jinglin to move an embroidery stool for Concubine Zhuang.

After Concubine Zhuang sat down, she saw that Chunyu was also there, and said with a smile: "Mrs. Chen has added another daughter, and now she has both children and daughters, congratulations." Can the body recover? ”

Chunyu smiled a little shyly and replied: "Thank you Concubine Zhuang for your concern, it's already good." ”

The three women are easy to talk to, lively and lively, and they can't break the topic. But it's mostly about children.

Ye Qingyan listened to Concubine Zhuang talk about some interesting things about Zhuang Qing and understood the purpose of her coming over this time. It should be that he wants to ask the prince to accompany Zhuang Qing to read. In the past, Zhuang Zizhou did not agree, and they couldn't force Zhuang Qing to be a companion. If Zhuang Zizhou can agree, Zhuang Qing is indeed a good candidate.

After thinking about it, he asked directly, "Zhuang Qing is a good boy, it's a pity not to go to the emperor's school." ”

Hearing Ye Qingyan mention Huangxue, Concubine Zhuang was overjoyed, she came here this time for Zhuang Qing's business. Since the last time the queen wanted Zhuang Qing to be her companion, but her brother made trouble in front of His Majesty and refused, this matter has been counted. But her father, who was also angry, lay down for two days, and she was so angry that she almost vomited blood. Zhuang Qing's good future was cut off by her brother. Now that Spiegel is gone, her nephew has another chance to compete for the prince's companion, and this time she will get the prince's companion no matter what. Otherwise, after her father returns to his hometown in the future, how will she gain a foothold in the harem, with her stubborn and incompetent brother, she will wait to drink the northwest wind.

"Thank you Niangniang for your grace, Zhuang Qing is willing to study imperial studies." Concubine Zhuang knelt down directly for Ye Qingyan.

Ye Qingyan knew that she was a delicate person, even if she wasn't before, she had almost practiced to help her take care of palace affairs over the years.

"If Zhuang Qing is willing, and your brother Zhuang Zizhou agrees, Zhuang Qing can enter the imperial school at any time."

"If you go back to Niangniang, Zhuang Qing will study in the imperial school, and there will be no problems." Concubine Zhuang assured.

Ye Qingyan nodded, "Okay, then Ming'er will meet this child Zhuang Qing in this palace?" ”

"Yes, Niangniang, the concubine will arrange it." Concubine Zhuang was overjoyed, and she couldn't wait to grow wings and fly to her mother's house, catch Zhuang Qing to Kunyuan Palace, and show Ye Qingyan a look.

Chunyu knew that as long as Zhuang Qing entered the palace, there was a good chance that Zhuang Qing would be selected for this companion.

It didn't take long for Xiao Changqi to know that Concubine Zhuang entered the Kunyuan Palace and wanted to ask Zhuang Qing for the prince's companionship.

It happened that Ye Hongbo was there, so he asked, "How is Zhuangzi Zhou now?" ”

Ye Hongbo didn't remember who Zhuangzi Zhou was, "Zhuangzi Zhou? ”

Xiao Changqi saw his blank appearance and said with a smile: "Zhongshuling's son." Originally, he was compiled in the Hanlin Academy. ”

Ye Hongbo really didn't have much impression of this person, but when he heard Xiao Changqi mention it, he also remembered that Zhuang Zizhou was demoted to a small county magistrate because of his collision with His Majesty, and now it has been four or five years.

"Now he is a county magistrate in Liaoyang County, and I heard that he is very popular with the local people, which should be good. But there is also a rumor......"

"Rumors? What rumors? ”

"Zhuangzi Zhou took a concubine in Liaoyang County, and also gave birth to a son, and he doted on the mother and son, that is, during the Chinese New Year this year, Zhuangzi Zhou stayed in Liaoyang County and did not return to the capital."

"Oh?" Xiao Changqi was surprised, "Aren't this Zhuangzi Zhou and his wife a famous loving couple in the capital?" A couple for a lifetime, and when they get married, they swear and promise in front of all relatives and friends. ”

But the promise made at that time only worked at the time. Time has passed, and things are no longer people. ”

"Heh, was it just then?"

……

A thin young man with a very handsome appearance and a natural nobility stood in front of Ye Qingyan.

"Zhuang Qing, when you first met in this palace, you were only six years old, do you still remember this palace?"

"Back to the queen, the courtier remembers." Zhuang Qing replied in a proper manner.

Concubine Zhuang looked at Zhuang Qing with pity in her eyes, after all, she was her own nephew, connected by blood, and had strong family affection.

Ye Qingyan said to Jing Lin: "Let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince come over." ”

"Yes, sissy." Jing Lin went out.

Ye Qingyan asked Zhuang Qing again, "Are you willing to study at the Imperial Academy?" ”

Zhuang Qing looked at Concubine Zhuang and saw that she strongly hinted that he agreed, so he lowered his head and responded: "The courtier is willing." ”

"Do you really want to? And not for other reasons. If it was for the family, naturally his answer could only be yes. But serving Yuan Er must be sincere.

Zhuang Qing hesitated.

Seeing that Zhuang Qing didn't answer, Concubine Zhuang suddenly became a little anxious and wanted to say something. Ye Qingyan's eyes floated over, and when he came to his mouth, he swallowed again, and couldn't spit out half a word.

Rongxi Hall is very close to Ye Qingyan's main hall, Yuan Er is bored fiddling with machine toys, and when he heard Jinglin say that Ye Qingyan was looking for him, he immediately came with a small machine man.

"Queen Mother, you are looking for your son."

Ye Qingyan beckoned to him, "Come here." ”

Yuan Er walked towards Ye Qingyan.

When he passed by Zhuang Qing, he also glanced at him, but Zhuang Qing kept his head down and couldn't see his appearance clearly.

Concubine Zhuang stood up from the embroidered stool and saluted Yuan Erfu, "Concubine greetings His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

Although the two Yuan are small, their status is noble, and Concubine Zhuang should salute.

Zhuang Qing also saluted, "Courtier Zhuang Qing, knock on His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

Yuan Er said to Concubine Zhuang: "Concubine Zhuang is exempt." Then he looked at Zhuang Qing again, "You look up and look at it alone." ”

"Yes, Your Highness." Zhuang Qing raised his head.