Two days later, there was another happy event in the palace.

The new Li beauty in Qixia Palace was diagnosed as pregnant by the Tai Hospital, and the emperor was overjoyed, and ordered that the Li beauty from the seventh grade be directly promoted to three levels and named Jieyu from the fourth grade.

Now, Zhou Shixian, who is over forty years old, can add another imperial heir, and he is inevitably proud in his heart.

It is a good thing for the emperor, but for the concubines in the palace, it is the most upsetting and annoying thing.

Meng Xilan was originally an outsider, and because she lived in Cining Palace, she would inevitably hear some rumors in her ears.

Seeing that the harem is full of turbulence and undercurrents, the Queen Mother is a little powerless, and she just wants to be quiet.

Meng Xilan also knew in her heart, according to the memory of her previous life, Zhou Shixian only had nine sons and one daughter under her knees, so there was not much chance that the child in Li Jieyu's arms could be born safely. So perhaps, it won't be long before another innocent little life will be harmed, but unfortunately, she can't help it.

There are always a lot of accidents in the palace, and it is impossible to prevent them at all.

There are a lot of things to worry about, and the Queen Mother has been worshipping the Buddha for longer than usual recently.

Zhou Youning has never liked the smell of sandalwood and lamp oil, so the Queen Mother never let her accompany her to worship the Buddha and chant sutras. And Meng Xilan used to do this at home before, so she let her accompany her every day.

Inside the Buddha hall, it is as quiet as water.

Meng Xilan knelt on the futon behind the Queen Mother, closed her eyes slightly, and folded her hands.

In the silence, the Queen Mother said slowly: "Xilan, what did you just ask the Bodhisattva for?" ”

Meng Xilan was slightly stunned, opened her eyes, and thought for a while before saying, "The folk girl prays to the Bodhisattva to bless His Royal Highness and her father and brother with a safe and smooth trip, and to go early and return early." ”

The Queen Mother still closed her eyes: "You're not greedy, why don't you ask for something for yourself?" ”

Meng Xilan smiled slightly: "The people's daughters don't dare to be greedy, the people's daughters are now blessed by their mother's grace, and they have no desires and no desires." ”

After hearing this, the Queen Mother turned her head, glanced at her with deep meaning, and continued to turn the Buddha beads in her hand, "If everyone is as content as you, then the days in the palace will be peaceful." ”

Meng Xilan's smile did not change, her eyes looked at the Buddha statue lightly, and she continued to recite the scriptures silently.

What she wants in her heart is not only this one, but thousands and hundreds of things...... But those things, she can't tell the Queen Mother, between heaven and earth, only the Bodhisattva can know.

In the evening, the Queen Mother lost sleep again, so she asked the palace maid to turn on the lamp again and flipped up the list in her hand.

She had a long list of candidates who were qualified to become the crown princess.

The crown prince's body has almost recovered, and it is time to start choosing a concubine for him.

According to the ancestral system, the candidate for the crown princess must be selected from the concubines of officials above the third rank in civil and military affairs. The list of all candidate women must be attached with the eight characters of birth date and the physiognomy drawn by the court painter for the emperor or the queen mother and queen to choose slowly.

Now, the emperor's mind is all on Li Jieyu, who is pregnant, so she is in charge of the selection of the crown princess.

The Queen Mother wanted to choose the best, but unfortunately, she couldn't make up her mind for a long time.

Gonggong Lu stepped forward to serve tea to her, and when he saw her frowning, he hurriedly said: "Niangniang, are you having a headache again for the selection of the crown princess?" ”

The Queen Mother closed the list and threw it on the table, "Although all of them are outstanding girls, it's a pity that it's not easy to find someone who can lower the prince." ”

Gonggong Lu thought for a while before saying, "Niangniang, you have already worried a lot about the prince. This time the matter of choosing a concubine, it is better to go with the flow. ”

Go with the flow......

The Queen Mother seemed to smile: "If the mourning family really left it alone, then the prince of our Beiyan would not be him a long time ago." ”

After Gonggong Lu was silent for a moment, he asked again: "What is the right person in Niangniang's heart?" ”

The Queen Mother sighed slightly: "The mourning family does have a suitable candidate in their hearts, but it's just ...... It's too much trouble. ”

"Niangniang is talking about Miss Meng." Gonggong Lu understood.

"Well......" The Queen Mother sighed lightly: "She is a good child, with a calm temperament and can take care of people." Moreover, the mourning family wanted to keep her in the palace all the time. ”

Gong Lu nodded his head clearly: "The slave understands." However, if Niangniang wants to keep Miss Meng by her side, she only needs to say a word. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is arrogant, and if he marries a woman who has been engaged to be married, he will be annoyed and angry. ”

The Queen Mother said lightly: "Is he still qualified to pick and choose now?" However, the mourning family is just thinking about it. Even if the prince is willing, the child may not be willing. ”

Even if it was just for that face similar to Changle, she didn't want to force her.

Gonggong Lu picked up the list again, knelt on the ground and said, "Niangniang, since this is the case, please nominate one on the list." ”

The sooner this matter is settled, the better, because no one knows how long Zhou Youlong can stay in the position of prince.

The Queen Mother put down the teacup, glanced at the names one by one, and finally raised her hand and pointed, "Then her." ”

Gonggong Lu looked at it, was slightly taken aback, and nodded hurriedly in response: "The slave will first thank the Queen Mother for the grace of His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

……

Early the next morning, after Meng Xilan got up in the morning, her right eyelid kept jumping.

Zhulu was a little superstitious and said: "As the saying goes, the left eye jumps wealth, and the right eye jumps disaster." Today, it's better not to go out, just stay in the house. ”

Meng Xilan smiled indifferently: "You also believe these unreasonable words." ”

It was noon, and Meng Xilan's eyelids still jumped again.

Zhou Youning was punished by Mrs. Sun for being distracted in class, and Meng Xilan had to stay with her.

Seeing that it was about to be past lunchtime, Meng Xilan hurriedly instructed Zhu Lu to fetch some snacks, so as not to make Zhou Youning feel hungry for a while.

After a cup of tea, Zhulu not only brought back the pastries, but also brought a big news to Meng Xilan.

"Girl, the candidate for the crown princess has just been decided......"

Meng Xilan saw that she looked anxious and a little flustered, so she frowned: "What if you settle down?" What are you anxious about? ”

Zhu Lu swallowed a mouthful of saliva: "The person who chose the crown princess is the second miss of the Chu family, and Miss Jingwen ......"

Silence! Meng Xilan was so shocked that she dropped the brush in her hand and ruined the entire article, she stood up suddenly, and said loudly: "You say it again." ”

Zhou Youning, who was next to him, was confused, looked at Meng Xilan's shocked appearance, and listened carefully.

Zhulu slowed down her tone: "The Queen Mother personally made an edict today, saying that she chose the second miss of the Chu family, and Miss Jingwen was the crown princess!" ”

The candidate for the crown princess is actually Chu Jingwen? It's impossible......

Meng Xilan's body shook slightly, her hands supported the edge of the table, her mind was like a mess of paste, all glued together, and she didn't have a gap to sort out at all.

Chu Jingwen is her best friend, and her fate shouldn't be like this! Prince Zhou Youlong will be defeated sooner or later...... If you marry him, wouldn't it be tantamount to jumping into a fire pit from which you will never recover!

"No...... It's definitely not going to work......"