Concubine Liuhuang asked Sui Hong, who was guarding outside the palace, to summon Dan Tang and Lu Lin to come over, and instructed them to lead Xiao Xuan to play outside the palace. Xiao Xuan was put down on the ground but said that she missed Mama Zhang, so Concubine Liu asked them to lead Xiao Xuan to see Mama Zhang.

"I originally entered the palace today to tell you something, said that Mama Zhang is not young, you also entered the palace a few years ago, I rewarded her for her grace and the whole family got rid of slavery, let her go out of the house and live well with her family. Fortunately, her children and grandchildren are also angry, and she should go out and enjoy happiness after serving me all her life. But you Huai Yu'er didn't look good at that time, I wanted to come to the palace to accompany you, but it just so happened that I also got the epidemic at that time, and I became a sick man, where can I still enter the palace to harm you. It was also she who gave up the idle life at home and took the initiative to find me and said that I would enter the palace to serve you. ”

Seeing that Xiao Xuan was hugged and walked away, the eldest princess of Yongshou turned her head and said solemnly to Emperor Liu's concubine

"yes." Concubine Liu Huang thought of herself at that time, and she was not without emotion in her heart. "After Mama entered the palace, my life was indeed much lighter."

At that time, Concubine Liuhuang, who was only sixteen years old, was pregnant with her first child, and she was alone in the deep palace. Her first pregnancy was very difficult, but the eldest princess of Yongshou was seriously ill at the same time as her, and the family could only stay at home to serve the sick, and they couldn't take care of her.

The doctor said that she was frail, and the fetus in her womb was also quite congenitally deficient, so she was prepared to not be able to keep the child. She had to hold up her face in front of people, and she could only cry secretly in the middle of the night.

But early one morning, Sui Hong suddenly ran into the palace with a happy face, saying that her nurse Mama Zhang was coming into the palace.

After that, Mama Zhang carefully conditioned her after entering the palace, and cooperated with the imperial doctor to protect her fetus, she not only gave birth to her eldest son safely, but also gave birth to a son and a daughter safely.

"Fortunately, Yu'er and Jun'er have almost grown up, and Xuan'er is now four years old." The eldest princess of Yongshou took the hand of Emperor Liu's concubine and said. "It's also time, I think about letting Mama Zhang go out of the palace to rest and recuperate."

"What my mother mentioned is also what I think in my heart." Concubine Liu Huang thought about it for a while and responded. "It's just that although there is no shortage of dedicated people around Xuan'er, there are no people like Mama who can hold some identities."

"Xuan'er is my granddaughter, since I came to tell you about this, I have already chosen the next candidate for you." The eldest princess of Yongshou has already arranged the follow-up, and said clearly. "Your cousin Shufu is a good candidate."

"Shufu?" Concubine Liu asked in surprise. "Didn't Shufu marry into Shuzhong?"

Liu Shufu is the daughter of the younger brother of the concubine Liu Shaoqing, one year younger than the concubine of the Emperor Liu, the year after the concubine entered the palace, she should be married to Shuzhong in the following year when the family was a child for her.

"You know, Shufu's husband has always been in poor health, and he has been sick for several years since she got married. There was a snowstorm in Shuzhong at the end of last year, and her husband couldn't get through it. Her in-laws wanted Shufu to give the family property to her brother-in-law, and Shufu was willing to follow, so she sold all the family property she could sell on the second day, and took a pair of children to the imperial capital day and night. The eldest princess of eternal life said. Your third uncle was stupid in reading, not only did he not let Shufu enter the door, but he said that he would let Shufu's children return to his father's house, and at the same time let Shufu keep her chastity and martyrdom. Shufu had no choice but to find the eldest princess's mansion and find me. Fortunately, your third uncle is pedantic, but he doesn't dare to come to my house with a knife to kill his daughter. ”

The Liu family has been a family of poetry and books for a hundred years, and although the cousin is a concubine, she was also carefully raised by the family. The piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are all excellent, and even the housekeeper's skills have been learned since he was ten years old.

The Liu family is harmonious, and the eldest princess of Yongshou also takes great care of the children of the Liu family. The young ladies in the family are often taken to live with the eldest princess for a while, especially Liu Shufu and Liu Huang Guifei are the best.

"How can the third uncle do such a thing, now that even His Majesty is vigorously promoting the remarriage of widowed women, how can he let his daughter be buried for a person who has been hanging on the ginseng soup all year round." When Emperor Liu heard this, her face could not hide her anger. "Mother's plan is to let Shufu enter the palace to help me bring Xuan'er, but what about her children?"

"Although Shufu got married a year later than you, the pair of dragon and phoenix fetuses she gave birth to are now twelve years old. I have consulted with your father, and the boy will be sent to our Liu family's clan school, and the girl will be with me. The eldest princess of eternal life said. I have also discussed with Shufu, and she is willing to enter the palace. I entered the palace today to tell you about this, and if you want, I will go and tell the Duan clan. ”

"When she was not married, Shufu and I were the most compatible, and I also knew her personality and skills." Concubine Liu Huang is also at ease with her cousin, and her mother also holds her cousin's children in her hands, and she adds a little insurance. "But I'm going to bother my mother to talk to the queen."

The eldest princess of Yongshou came out, and things naturally went smoothly.

Originally, the queen heard that the eldest princess of Yongshou came over from the palace people, and thought that she had come to Xingshi to ask about the guilt, so she immediately got up and greeted her in person.

As a result, after the eldest princess of Yongshou sat down, she didn't say a word about yesterday's events, and the queen was secretly relieved.

The eldest princess of Yongshou said that she would take Mama Zhang out of the palace to raise her, and arranged for a nurturing grandma to enter the palace to serve the second princess.

The queen carefully looked at the expression of the eldest princess of Yongshou, and indeed did not see displeasure. The queen didn't know why the eldest princess of Yongshou, who had always protected her shortcomings, didn't take advantage of yesterday's incident to make a big fuss about her Zhaoyang Palace, but only hurriedly responded to the request made by the eldest princess of Yongshou.

A month later, Mama Zhang recovered from her injuries and left the palace, and Xiao Xuan cried and chirped and followed her out of the palace gate of Yihua Palace.

"Your Highness, don't cry." Mama Zhang looked at the girl behind her who grew up with one hand, and couldn't help crying. She handed the burden to the little palace maid on the side, leaned down and took out her handkerchief to wipe Xiao Xuan's tears.

"Mama, Mama, where are you going?" Xiao Xuan blinked her eyes, and big tears fell on her white and fat cheeks, which was very cute.

"Mama is old, and it's not good to wait for His Highness." Mama Zhang patiently explained to Xiao Xuan. "It's time to leave the palace now, but the eldest princess has already found another suitable candidate to serve Her Highness."

"Then I.... Then I don't want my grandmother to carry me out of the house. Xiao Xuan threw herself forward, hugged one of Mama Zhang's arms, and said in a consultative tone. I'm grown up, I can walk on my own, and I don't have to worry about my grandmother anymore. ”

"Where did Your Highness grow up?" Mama Zhang touched Xiao Xuan's head and said with a smile. "I'm still a villain."

At this time, Liu Shufu and his party, who were sent to pick up by Emperor Liu, also happened to come over.

"The courtiers greet the second princess." Liu Shufu saw Xiao Xuan and Mama Zhang who were standing outside the palace gate, and stepped forward to bow slightly. "I've seen Mama Zhang."

Liu Shufu and Liuhuang Guifei are similarly old, and Liuhuang Guifei has a bright and delicate appearance, like a begonia in full bloom. Liu Shufu's eyebrows and eyes are light and graceful, more like an orchid in the night.

Xiao Xuan has never seen Liu Shufu, but she is lively by nature and is not afraid of people.

Mama Zhang put away the veil and got up to return the salute. Xiao Xuan held the hem of Mama Zhang's clothes in her hands, staring intently at the visitor.

"Your Highness, this is Mrs. Liu, the cousin of the imperial concubine." Mama Zhang naturally knew the purpose of Liu Shufu's entry into the palace, so she took Xiao Xuan and took a few steps forward and said. "Mama is old and no longer has the energy to accompany His Highness, so Mrs. Liu was specially invited by the eldest princess and the imperial concubine to continue to accompany His Highness."

"The mother's sister?" Xiao Xuan looked up at Liu Shufu and asked. "Shall I call your aunt then?"

"Your Royal Highness is of royal blood and noble status, but it is not necessary to call me this way." Liu Shufu smiled gently, squatted down and said to Xiao Xuan. "The imperial concubine took pity on Mama Zhang's old age and frailty, and arranged for Mama Zhang to leave the palace to raise her. I have a relationship with my mother, and I also know a little bit of writing and etiquette, so my mother arranged for me to replace Mama Zhang into the palace to accompany Her Royal Highness the princess. ”

Xiao Xuan looked at Liu Shufu's kind face, because of the same bloodline of the Liu family, although Liu Shufu's eyebrows were not as stunning as Liu Huang's concubine, they were also born a little like her, so they couldn't help but feel close. Looking at Mama Zhang, who was a little rickety on her back beside her, Xiao Xuan was reluctant to let go of the little hand holding the corner of Mama Zhang's clothes.

Xiao Xuan insisted on giving Mama Zhang another ride, and the orange beside her could only go to Concubine Liuhuang, and Concubine Liuhuang naturally agreed.

Sui Hong came over to pass the word for Emperor Liu's concubine, and watched Xiao Xuan and Mama Zhang leave after their party left.

"Mrs. Liu, the imperial concubine has specially ordered the slave maid to welcome you." Suihong is an old man who followed Emperor Liu's concubine out of the mansion of the eldest princess of Yongshou, and Liu Shufu is also an old man. "Come in with the slave and sit down and have a cup of tea."

There was a beautiful woman standing by the window, wearing a homely dress with ink flowers. She leaned against the lattice, her eyes downcast, not knowing what she was thinking.

"Mother." At this time, the little palace maid guarding the door opened the curtain for Suihong. Suihong saw the concubine Liu Huang standing by the window, and saw that she was in a trance, so she called her in a low voice. "Niangniang, the slave maid has welcomed Mrs. Liu over."

"Oh." Emperor Liu's concubine was not dressed up, but only asked people to insert a white magnolia hairpin in her sideburns, which was still an old thing in her boudoir. She heard Suihong's voice, came back to her senses and hurriedly said. "Bring her in for tea."

Sui Hong hurriedly responded, and Yibi instructed the palace people to bring tea and pastries, and Yibi turned around and led Liu Shufu into the door.

"I've seen the imperial concubine." When Liu Shufu entered the door, she immediately bowed down and saluted.

"Shufu, get up." Concubine Liu rushed forward and personally helped Liu Shufu without fake hands. "Speaking of me, since I entered the palace, our sisters haven't seen each other for decades, and I haven't even gone to marry you in Shuzhong."

"yes, it's been all these years." In those years in the boudoir, the sisters of the Liu family, only the two of them were close in age and had the most compatible personalities. When they met again after many years, both of them couldn't help but have tears in their eyes. "The mother's face is more prosperous than when she was in the boudoir, but she has not changed in the slightest."

"But you look a little haggard, and you think you have suffered a little." Emperor Liu's beautiful eyes were tearful, and she couldn't help choking. "I've listened to my mother talk about your affairs when she came to the palace, but I've suffered you all these years."

"I'm fine, but fortunately, the eldest princess is willing to shelter me and my children, and the matter is finally over." Seeing that Emperor Liu's concubine was crying, Liu Shufu hurriedly took out her handkerchief and handed it over. "Isn't Niangniang, the world always thinks that the harem is a good day full of flowers and rich and unspeakable, who can really understand the pain of Niangniang in it."

"Well, let's not talk about that." Emperor Liu wiped away her tears, changed the topic and said. "You've already seen Xuan'er?"

"Yes, I have already met the second princess. Looking at Yuxue's cuteness, it is very similar to Niangniang when she was young. Liu Shufu also stopped her tears and smiled. is also a very polite and affectionate good boy. ”

"You say she's good now, don't make a fuss about her in the future. She was spoiled by her two brothers and His Majesty, and she lost her temper quite badly. Speaking of Xiao Xuan, Emperor Liu couldn't help but laugh. However, because my two sons are princes, they have to live in another palace when they reach their age, and I can only leave Xuan'er by my side. She is already a princess, and she doesn't need me to ask for a noble life in the future. I don't want to be too restrained by her, but you also know the situation in the palace, and I have to find someone who is safe to be by her side. It's so tiring that you and your children won't be able to see each other often in the future. ”

"A few days ago, the eldest princess had already told me about her mother's situation. Fortunately, now that my children are older, I don't need to take care of them day and night. Besides, the boy who entered the Liu family school also has an uncle and uncle who will be self-supervised in the future, and the girl can stay with the eldest princess for a long time, which is also a great benefit to her future. Liu Shufu said to comfort Emperor Liu's concubine. It was difficult in the palace, and since I agreed to enter the palace, I came voluntarily. I may not have any other skills, but I am willing to promise that I will take good care of Her Royal Highness the princess for my mother. ”