[Chapter 5, Volume 5]

Section 175 Chapter 175 Xiang Fei

Since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Taizu has been known for his frugality, and the three emperors have also kept in mind the legacy of Taizu and did not dare to be extravagant and wasteful. The concubines in the harem did not dare to be too extravagant because of the favor of His Majesty the Emperor. Therefore, when Zhao Changyuan knew that Princess Jingrou had changed five sets of teacups and vases of porcelain items after ten days, his brows furrowed slightly.

Standing in the Guanghua Building, the highest in the palace, Zhao Changyuan looked at the Changchun/Palace where he lived in the distance, and said to Xiao Nian beside him as if he was talking to himself: "Shuxian is already in time, and it is not suitable to live with Concubine Xiang." Xiao Nian, isn't there a new mansion to the west of the palace, let the Ministry of Industry rebuild it and make a princess mansion for Princess Jingrou. ”

"The slave obeys." Xiao Nian gave Zhao Changyuan a salute before gently retreating. It didn't take much time for him to quietly come to Zhao Changyuan's side again. And when Zhao Changyuan got off Guanghua Tower and walked back to his bedroom, Xiao Nian always bowed his head slightly.

Zhao Changyuan glanced at Xiao Nian with squinted eyes, and then chuckled: "Xiao Nian, are you thinking why I let Princess Jingrou out of the palace?" ”

"The slave didn't dare. Your Majesty is far-sighted and has a gap in his chest, but it is not clear to the slave and maid. Xiao Nian knew Zhao Changyuan's temper, and bent down slightly, looking respectful.

Zhao Changyuan glanced at him again, and scolded with a smile: "You old thing, you have been with me for all these years, and you know what to say to please me." ”

"Back to Your Majesty, pleasing Your Majesty is the most important thing in the hearts of slaves and maids." Xiao Nian's tone did not fluctuate, but it made people feel that he was very serious.

Zhao Changyuan laughed again, and when the laughter fell, he said softly: "Father owes the Huo family, as long as I compensate." Moreover, Jing'er also liked that kid very much, and asked me to take care of him. What's more, the boy of the Huo family is an amazing talent, and he is still a person who values love and righteousness. I have to take good care of him, and after a hundred years of me, he can ...... with all his heart."

Zhao Changyuan didn't finish speaking, but Xiao Nian lowered his head. From the time Zhao Changyuan was still a prince, Xiao Nian was his close attendant. After so many years of getting along, even if Zhao Changyuan didn't say the following words, Xiao Nian could guess it, and Zhao Changyuan obviously knew this. Because of this, Xiao Nian didn't dare to be presumptuous, and followed Zhao Changyuan honestly. The more you know, it's not a good thing, this is what Xiao Nian has learned over the years.

"Pull a hair and move the whole body......" Zhao Changyuan walked with his hands behind his back, his face made people see nothing, but the depth in his eyes made people palpitate.

After a while, an inconspicuous black shadow slipped into Changchun/Palace. After a while, a proud female voice said in a tone of disbelief: "This is impossible, how can my father let me go out of the palace, why, why ......"

"Shuxian, shut up, have you forgotten that you are a princess?" Without waiting for Princess Jingrou's words to fall, a calm voice sounded. Although the voice did not have any ups and downs, and was a little soft, it had an aura that did not dare to make people resist.

When Princess Jingrou heard this voice, her eyes were full of grievances, and her face was also unwilling. But she still turned around slowly, bowed slightly to the lady behind her, and said softly: "What the mother concubine taught is that Shuxian has written it down." ”

"That's right. You must always remember that you are the favorite princess of His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The graceful and luxurious Concubine Xiang saw Princess Jingrou's performance, and her slightly stern face was instantly filled with warmth. Moreover, she also patted the soft couch beside her and motioned for Princess Jingrou to come over.

It is said that Concubine Xiang Niangniang was originally the cousin of King Chen of Jiangnan, and her appearance has the gentleness of a Jiangnan woman. After many years of harem life, he does not look old at all, and he has added a royal temperament and a unique charm that only mature women have. may be that Concubine Xiang's stunning appearance made her fall out of favor for a short time after King Chen's rebellion and defeat, and the scenery is still the same today.

When Princess Jingrou saw Concubine Xiang's face, she slowly walked over with a sense of relief. Sitting next to Concubine Xiang, Princess Jingrou did not have the slightest arrogance in front of outsiders, as if she was as obedient as a kitten. Gently leaning on Concubine Xiang's body, Princess Jingrou whispered: "Mother Concubine, the retainer is really unwilling. ”

"Sookhyun." Concubine Xiang heard Princess Jingrou's tone, and her face was blank and wanted to reprimand her. But after thinking of something, her tone softened again: "Your father and emperor have already built a mansion for you, don't you understand, it is impossible for you and Huo Qingsong to be together." Your father will never allow the young and promising Huo Qingsong to become the second 'Li Wenjie'. ”

"Mother, Li Wenjie can give up the throne for Zhao Shuping and voluntarily become a mediocre colt for a lifetime. Why didn't Huo Qingsong refuse, I really can't compare to Zhao Shuping. Princess Jingrou thought about it, a hint of fierceness appeared in her eyes, and her tone was also a little cold: "Even if Huo Qingsong is unwilling to marry me, I won't let him marry that little wine lady." ”

Concubine Xiang listened to what Princess Jingrou said, her heart moved, but her tone was not unusual: "Shuxian, don't mess around." Although that little wine brew was born in poverty, don't forget that behind her now are the Song family and the Huo family. Even your father and emperor have improved Concubine Song's sleepless illness because of the wine of the little wine lady, and he has a good impression of her. ”

"Mother, don't worry, after what happened before, the sons will definitely not mess around. Erchen is a princess, how can she lose her dignity. The corners of Princess Jingrou's mouth lifted, and her whole face was a little cold. Concubine Xiang heard Princess Jingrou's tone and nodded slightly: "It's good that you remember." ”

As soon as the words fell, a eunuch came outside the door to report, and He Ya, the little lady of the He family, came to greet the concubine. Concubine Xiang was overjoyed in her eyes, and immediately said to Princess Jingrou: "Shuxian, your cousin has come to paint a portrait of me." You talk to her first, and I'll go and change my clothes. ”

"Erchen knows." Princess Jingrou watched Concubine Xiang leave with the two palace maids, so she got up with a smile on her face and greeted her 'cousin' who had met her several times.

Since the failure of King Chen's rebellion, all the Xiang clan in Jiangnan have been connected. The only thing Concubine Xiang can rely on now is the He family, and the He family is also very close to Concubine Xiang and the second prince, and has never distanced herself from Concubine Xiang because of King Chen's rebellion. It is said that when He Pei, the imperial master, and his deceased father, he loved Concubine Xiang's biological mother the most. Therefore, for Concubine Xiang's niece, He Pei is also very fond of her. It is also because of this that the second prince Zhao Chenggao will have the strength to stand opposite to the crown prince.

With the He family's inseparability, Concubine Xiang is also good to the He family. Especially He Ya, who has just been found and is still a little similar to Concubine Xiang. Concubine Xiang is very fond of her, and every once in a while Concubine Xiang will let her enter the palace. If you don't talk about poetry and lyrics with He Ya, you will talk about the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River.

Princess Jingrou also knows this, so she will have a good face for He Ya. What made Princess Jingrou even more enthusiastic to greet He Ya was that when she heard that He Ya was in the Liao family in Jiangling, she was relatively close to the pair of brothers and sisters of the Lu family. Princess Jingrou, who wanted to know the Lu family's brothers and sisters very much, hit He Ya with her idea.

"The people's daughter He Ya pays a visit to Her Royal Highness the Princess." Seeing the beautiful and noble Princess Jingrou, He Ya's calm eyes brought some warm color, and she bowed gently. But Princess Jingrou immediately pulled He Ya up, not at all like her true colors. Her behavior made Chunxi on the side very surprised.

Princess Jingrou took He Ya's hand, walked to the soft couch and sat down, and chuckled: "Cousin, you are Shuxian's cousin." If the concubine knew that Shuxian had been worshiped by her cousin, she would reprimand Shuxian again. Cousin, you have been back in Jingshi for so long, and it is the first time that Shuxian has met her cousin, I hope that my cousin will not complain about Shuxian. ”

It's strange to say, Princess Jingrou had seen He Ya a few times before, but she didn't say a few words, just looked at it from a distance. In this close contact, the arrogant Princess Jingrou was very close to He Ya. made her almost forget what she wanted to ask He Ya.

And when He Ya heard Princess Jingrou carefully ask her about Lu Hong and Lu Xiang'er, her expression did not change at all, and her tone was the same, but she picked up some unimportant things to tell her. Seeing the joy in Princess Jingrou's eyes, He Ya wanted to say something, but in the end, she could only sigh softly in her heart, and let Jingrou leave the palace happily.

With He Ya's methods in Jiangling Mansion and scheming, how can she not see what Princess Jingrou is calculating. Although He Ya didn't want Princess Jingrou to clash with Lu Hong and Lu Xiang'er, she didn't have any position to make Princess Jingrou change her mind. Besides, even if she did this, she wouldn't believe He Ya with Princess Jingrou's temperament.

Do you want to tell him and let him know that Princess Jingrou wants to plot against him and Xiang'er? He Ya stood at the door of the palace and quietly looked at the outside of the palace. It may be that you only know that you regret it when you miss it, and you will remember it vividly. Now, when He Ya thinks of Lu Honglai, she feels very sad.

"Ya'er, what's wrong with you, why do you look so sad?" Concubine Xiang, who had already changed her clothes, had actually been hiding in the dark and watching He Ya talk to Princess Jingrou. It wasn't until she found that He Ya exuded a heartache around her that Concubine Xiang walked out with a tight handkerchief.

He Ya heard Concubine Xiang's voice, and hurriedly turned around to salute: "He Ya greets Niangniang......

"Hurry up." Concubine Xiang didn't wait for He Ya to bend down, so she pulled He Ya up. At the same time, she also said to the palace maids and eunuchs in the palace: "You all go down, I want to talk to Ya'er." ”

"Obey the order—" As the voice echoing in the palace dissipated, only Concubine Xiang and He Ya were left in the hall.

After pulling He Ya into the inner hall, Concubine Xiang waited for her to sit down, and then looked at He Ya quietly. And He Ya, who lowered her head slightly, let Concubine Xiang look carefully, and did not take the initiative to say a word. After a while, Concubine Xiang sighed lightly: "Why don't you speak, you hate me?" ”

When He Ya heard this, a complicated look immediately appeared on her face, and she whispered, "You shouldn't have taken me to Jingshi......"