Chapter 99: The Ning Family's Invitation
"Why is it at this time, if it is a few months late......" Qian stared at the invitation from the Ning family, and kept rubbing his temples. If it was later and the situation at home eased a little, Qinqin would be able to cope with these feasts with ease. ”
Now the family background, I don't have the confidence to speak outside. The head of the family went out drinking and having fun all day long, without thinking about the children in the family.
"It's better to let the little lady decide whether to go or not." Mama Lin suggested: "Little Miss grows up day by day, and she always has to go out to banquets to make friends. ”
"I'm afraid that the person who comes is not good! Qinqin is young, if she can't prevent the hidden arrow, she will be the one who will be injured! What's more, this banquet invited many nobles in Beijing. She doesn't learn the rules and etiquette properly, and once she loses her manners......"
"Madame, let's take this opportunity to talk to the little lady. Mrs. Yu has been busy with the affairs of the Bofu this month, and she hasn't spoken to Miss Xiao for a while. Mama Lin looked worried.
"Something happened to Qinqin?" Qian stretched out his hand, grabbed Mama Lin's wrist in front of him, and said anxiously: "Mama Lin! You're the person I trust the most, don't hide it from me! ”
"The little lady doesn't like to talk lately, and she always leans against the window and looks out in a daze. Looking at the appearance, there is something on the mind. ”
Qian let go of his hand and said softly, "You call her...... No! I'll shout again after I've freshened up. ”
Mama Lin helped Qian re-straighten the hairpin, beat it with powder, and slapped it with rouge. The haggard color was hidden, and the pale face was more bloody. Looking at it from a distance, it is still the glamorous Mrs. An Yuanbo's mansion.
After Li Jiangqin was called, she obediently saluted to Qian, and then stood there quietly waiting for Qian to speak. In the past, Li Jiangqin had already pounced on him and hugged Qian's waist to be coquettish. With just one glance, Qian understood that something was wrong with his daughter. I had to hold back the tension in my heart and said softly: "How are you doing these days?" ”
"I'm worried about my mother, it's Qinqin's fault."
"Are you blaming A-Niang for ignoring you these days? Why are you angry with these unfamiliar words? Qian Shiqiang smiled and beckoned to Li Jiangqin, "Come here!" Let A-Niang see you! ”
After a few days of not seeing her, Li Jiangqin's stature was a little taller. The baby fat on the face has not faded, and it is still a round face of flesh.
"A-Niang got an invitation with your name written in it."
Qian nodded Li Jiangqin's nose and said gently: "I think you are young and are not in a hurry to go out to the banquet to socialize. But after thinking about it, my family Qinqin will grow up sooner or later, this time I won't make up my mind for you, you decide for yourself. ”
The Qian family sent the post of Ningfu to Li Jiangqin's hands. The payment on the post surprised Li Jiangqin.
"The Ning family?"
"Yes."
Li Jiangqin more or less knew that the Ning family had done bad things to An Yuanbo's Mansion at the Zhou family's flower banquet, but he didn't know the details. At this moment, I saw the invitation and was confused.
"Isn't our family having nothing to do with them? How could it be ......" The little face was full of confusion.
"This is not a small gathering of friends in the girl, Ning Mansion has almost invited all the nobles in Beijing with a face. As for the intention, A-Niang is not very clear. The first time you show your face in the noble women's circle and choose someone else's banquet, it is still a noble family like the Ning family, which is not a good thing for you. ”
Li Jiangqin stared at the invitation for a long time.
"You are a guest, and Miss Ning is the master. For guests, you should avoid its edge and not be in the limelight. ”
Li Jiangqin shook her head, and said with a smile: "Is A-Niang afraid that I will be young and vigorous and collide with other noble girls?" If you're just afraid that I won't be able to make a splash, A-Niang can rest assured. ”
Li Jiangqin took a step forward and hugged Qian's waist, and said in a sweet voice: "The young lady of the Ning Xiang family is willing to invite me, isn't this a great opportunity?" But not all noble ladies can enter the garden of Ning Mansion. ”
"......"
"A-Niang has a lot of concerns, is it because Qinqin is not good enough?"
"What did you say!" Qian interrupted forcefully: "How can my Qinqin be bad? ”
"Then don't worry, Auntie." Li Jiangqin put the post away, smiling like a flower, "Qinqin will not lose A-Niang's face, A-Niang don't worry!" ”
Li Jiangyun and Li Jiangwei's posts were sent to Xiaoxiang Courtyard and Qingxue Courtyard respectively. Li Jiangwei, who happened to be in Kavin, wrote down the time of all the major events that happened in Beijing in these days, and sorted out the events that happened all the way south. Li Jiangwei, who was looking for inspiration, found something amazing.
In addition to a series of incidents caused by strange beasts, the deepest implication between Shimoe and Jingzhong is the pursuit and rumors. Yue Kang once mentioned to Li Jiangwei that those who chased and killed Yu Yongyi seemed to use the Nanlin knife method. And the Nanlin Sword Method was an army led by the Confucian family when the Gong Kingdom was founded, and the Confucian family is now in the camp of the three princes. The rumors also pointed to the identity of the princess's woman, and there was a meaning of forcing the emperor to abolish the prince.
If it weren't for Yue Kang and his special abilities, I'm afraid that Yu Yongyi would have died several times on the way south. And Yu Yongyi is a big help by the emperor's side, and she is an indispensable existence.
These two things are weakening the power of the imperial concubine, and they are clearly aimed at the imperial concubine.
So who will be the one who targets the Imperial Queen? The Three Princes?
Li Jiangwei also thought so in the past, only the third prince had the motivation to do such a thing. Once the emperor is deposed, he is the one with the most hope of becoming the prince.
What she can think of, the emperor can't think of? As soon as Yu Yongyi dies, the emperor's trust and favor for the three princes will be weakened. And the rumors are aimed at the emperor everywhere on the surface, but in fact, they are using the mouths of the people to force the emperor to make decisions. A Ninety-Five Venerable would certainly not be forced to compromise by this, and would definitely order a thorough investigation into the source of the rumors.
Whether these two things are successful or not, they will not be of much benefit to the three princes. The third prince is not like a stupid and dull person, so it can only be someone else.
Then came the matter of blessing in Fuyang, and the three princes could not get out, but they pushed the five princes out.
The fifth prince and the third prince are brothers of the same father and mother, and unlike his two brothers, they are extremely low-key. If it weren't for Fuyang, Li Jiangwei wouldn't have heard the news about the five princes once a year.
Is it possible that the Five Princes did it?
Because this person is not known, it is difficult to rule out his suspicion. The connections of the third prince are almost equal to the connections of the five princes, which means that he can also contact the Kong family, and he also has the opportunity to contact the old department of Nanlin. The three princes and the imperial concubine had an accident at the same time, and Yu Yongyi made it clear that he did not want to enter the court. The battle for the prince may not be without opportunities.
It's okay if you don't analyze it, the more you analyze Li Jiangwei, the more she feels that there is something wrong with the five princes!
At this time, looking at the Ning family's post again, Li Jiangwei smiled lightly.
"It's time to find out about the Ning family's plans."
If the third prince and the fifth prince want to compete for the position of prince at the same time, how should the Ning family choose?