Chapter 171 Newcomer
The sedan chair was carried to the autumn moon of Pinghu, and the bride helped Shen Xiu get off the sedan chair.
The side concubine does not need to worship the hall when she enters the door, as long as she marries into the door. As for the groom's official, after entering the Yanwang Mansion, he went to greet the guests.
The pomp and circumstance of the banquet is also the dignity of the side concubine. It is said that this time it was a big banquet guest, and she was given enough face.
The noise was still endless, and the bride was about to say something auspicious, when Shen Xiu lifted her hijab.
"Side Concubine Niangniang......" Xi Niang couldn't help but speak.
Generally speaking, the bride's hijab is lifted by the groom's officer.
Of course, most of the side concubines' hijabs are lifted by themselves, and their husbands may not come over.
"It's okay." Shen Xiu said, instructing Yin'er, "Change clothes." β
She didn't know when Han Xiao would come, but the other side concubines, ladies, and concubines were afraid that they would come soon.
Just now, Cheng Yuanniang, who is the princess of the world, is in the winter sunset, and she, the side concubine, should first cheer up and survive in this back house.
Yin'er stepped forward to wait for Shen Xiu to change clothes, and as soon as she took off the phoenix crown, she saw Wei Yu, Ye Wei, Ye Fu, and the three of them coming in together.
Seeing that Shen Xiu was changing clothes, Ye Wei hurriedly said, "I'm in a hurry to meet Concubine Shen, I didn't expect to disturb me." β
Shen Xiu smiled slightly and said, "Nothing to disturb, please come in." β
Cheng Yuanniang didn't fall into the river, and she definitely won't come. Wu and Wei Ling must greet guests outside, and Nian Ruolan is willing to be a background board, and if they don't compete for favor, they will naturally not come.
When Wei Yu, Ye Wei, and Ye Fu are more colorful, they naturally have some expectations for the future.
"Concubine Shen is really kind." Ye Wei said with a smile.
Saying that the three of them entered the door, the mother-in-law beckoned the three of them to sit down outside. Although the courtyard of Pinghu Qiuyue is not large, the five upper rooms have two ears and are very spacious.
Shen Xiu took off the phoenix crown and xia cloak, took off the makeup on his face, and then went outside to greet him.
"It is said that Concubine Shen has outstanding appearance, and she is the first beauty in Qingyang. When I was selected last time, I didn't have time to take a closer look, but when I saw it today, I was really ashamed of my sisters. Ye Fu said with a smile.
Although it is very unwilling, it is indeed true.
She and Ye Weisheng are exactly the same in appearance, and they were very confident when they were selected.
But when they saw Shen Xiu, they all felt defeated. In terms of appearance, it is indeed a few orders behind.
"Aunt Shen is too modest." Shen Xiu said with a smile.
Wei Yu said with concern: "We all heard just now that the sedan chair of the side concubine is on the Ruoshui Bridge...... Alas, although I should not say this, but the princess ......"
"The princess?" Shen Xiu looked at a loss and said, "Isn't it that the subordinates are not strictly restrained, how can they have anything to do with the princess?" β
"Alas, Concubine Shen doesn't know yet." Ye Fu sighed and said, "What kind of place is the palace, and it is not in the crop field, how can there be a big dog suddenly rushing out to stop the sedan chair." The chief steward has found out that it is the princess who committed the murder. β
"That's how it is." Shen Xiu was shocked, but then she wept and sighed, "It must be me who is not good and makes the princess angry." β
Wei Yu was a daughter at home, and she was relatively naΓ―ve, so she persuaded: "Concubine Shen has just entered the door, where will she anger the princess." It's just a princess, after all, it's a princess......"
How can there be absolute fairness in the world, in this backyard, the princess is the main room, if there is a conflict with the other main house Wu, maybe you can tell who is right and who is wrong.
But these are just concubines, they are side concubines, and their status is more noble, which is also relatively noble.
If you really want to fight with the princess about right and wrong, I'm afraid that it won't end well in the end.
"Well, it's all my fault." Shen Xiu said, "I just hope that the matter will pass like this, and never mention it again." β
Ye Wei said: "Concubine Shen just wants to, but I'm afraid it's difficult." You don't know in the sedan chair that the princess was wearing the clothes of a little girl at that time, mixed in the crowd, and fell into the water in the chaos. β
"Huh?" Shen Xiu was taken aback again, "In such weather, falling into the water is not fun." β
"Not really." Ye Wei said, but lowered her voice, "Concubine Shen also knows, the princess is Princess Cheng's maiden niece." If one of them comes, I'm afraid the princess will ......"
This is the privilege of a high-ranking person, even if Cheng Yuanniang maliciously harms people, she has a high status and a big background.
Even if the victim kills himself, the background has to find trouble for the victim, this kind of divine logic is also common.
"This ......" Shen Xiu said with a helpless face: "If this is the case, I can only appoint, alas, it is my life." β
"Concubine Shen, don't say that." Wei Yu said, "It's not that you took the initiative to cause trouble, how can it be counted on your head." Even if the princess is noble, she can't be unreasonable. β
"yes, yes." Ye Wei also said, "We have just entered the door, although we have no foundation in this mansion." If Princess Cheng really blames Concubine Shen for this, we will definitely cry out for Concubine Shen. β
Shen Xiu knew it in his heart, and said, "Thank you." β
It turned out that the three of them said so much, and it turned out that they came to sell favors. Of course, it would be nice if I could make an alliance.
Although she is a side concubine, Han Xiao has already put on a favored posture. Princess Cheng just wanted to punish Cheng Yuanniang for falling into the water, and most of this punishment could not fall on her.
It's the three of them, newcomers who have just entered the house, their mother's family is not strong, their husbands don't like it, and they need backers.
Newcomers who are not very favored and have expectations for the future form an alliance and pull her again. I don't dare to say anything about the plot, as for selling it first, I can also come to her when I need it in the future.
You don't have to pay anything, and you can get the favor by moving your mouth and mouth, and it's really a good idea.
However, forget about the Ye sisters, after all, there is really no background. Wei Yu also came, her sister Wei Ling, but Princess Cheng hand-picked.
Or is it true that as the rumors say, the Wei family's sisters are not in harmony. Wei Yu's mother was furious when she learned that her concubine was elected as a side concubine, but her own daughter was just a lady.
"Concubine Shen is too polite, we are all sisters." Ye Wei said with a smile.
Shen Xiu said: "But for such a big thing, I think about returning to the prince." Otherwise, I will be punished myself, and it will really affect three people, how can I bear it. β
The two sisters, Ye Wei and Ye Fu, changed their faces slightly.
Before Shen Xiu entered the door, there was a lot of rumors outside, which was clearly favored.
If you return to the prince and have the support of the prince, this favor will not be sold.
"I also think that for such a big matter, it's better to tell the prince first." Wei Yu said, "Concubine Shen just entered the door, and the prince will definitely listen." β
Shen Xiu wondered in his heart, whether this Wei Yu was really stupid or fake. But he said: "I just hope that the princess is okay and things can pass safely." β
"If you can calm things down, it's the best." Wei Yu said.
Shen Xiu couldn't tell for a while whether Wei Yu really didn't understand or fake. Then he said, "Yes, it's best to live peacefully." β
The four people in the room were talking, when they heard a little girl outside: "The prince is here." β
The three of them hurriedly stood up, their expressions a little flustered. It was Shen Xiu, who was calm and unhurried, and observed the reactions of the three by the way.
The newcomer who has just entered the door still has some fantasies about love. The male owner is so handsome and good, he should be shy when he meets him at first glance.
But the three of them are like the subordinates who have been caught, not to mention shy, they want to run away in a panic.
"The prince is here, let's go back first." Ye Fu said in a panic.
Although Wei Yu was not like the Ye family sisters, he also followed: "I'll come to see Concubine Shen another day." β
With that, the three of them hurriedly left through the back door of the main room.
As soon as the three of them left, Han Xiao entered the door.
Almost without any psychological preparation, the four eyes met, and Shen Xiu subconsciously opened his eyes.
No matter how much mental preparation you make, no matter how calm you are just now. When she really saw Han Xiao, her mood fluctuated for no reason.
It is said that a woman's feelings for her first man will be more complicated, and she cannot define her emotions.
It can only be said that this man, for her, is not love, but it is destined to be indescribable.
"Meet the prince." Shen Xiu bowed his head and saluted, his voice calm.
She should be like a sensible woman, sensible and polite, and say whatever she is pursuing, but it must not include a man's love.
If you fall in love with such a man, don't feel uncomfortable with yourself.
Han Xiao stretched out his hand to help her up and said, "No need to do this. β
The touch of the body made Shen Xiu tremble slightly, very lightly, instinctively refused.
But almost instantly, Han Xiao let go of her.
Shen Xiu only felt terrible, whether it was his mood or the current development.
Why did you reject Han Xiao's touch? She really didn't know that after leaving the house, she hadn't seen Han Xiao, let alone physical contact.
I didn't expect it at all, and I didn't control myself for a while.
What a terrible start.
"I wronged you today." Han Xiao said, his tone gentle, "I don't know about this. β
Shen Xiu paused slightly, and said, "Did the prince say that the incident on the bridge was just an accident." β
Han Xiao does have the ability to quickly subdue foreign ministers and take the power of foreign affairs in his hands.
But the matter of the back house was originally a woman's world, especially Princess Cheng who had been in business for many years. It's not so easy to wrest power from her.
And with Han Xiao's personality, he may not take these little things to heart.
"You want to settle down?" Han Xiao asked.
Shen Xiu said: "Just now, the two Aunt Shen and Mrs. Wei came and said that the princess fell into the water. On such a cold day, falling into the water is not playing, and I hope it will be safe and sound. β
If you fall into the water in winter, you will inevitably be infected with wind chill. If the wind chill is too severe, it may turn into pneumonia.
If you have pneumonia, you are basically not far from death.
This was originally a plan to kill Cheng Yuanniang, why did she get involved.
"They're coming?" Han Xiao was a little surprised, "What did you say?" β
Shen Xiu said: "I didn't say anything, I only mentioned the things on the bridge." β
"You can tell me if you have any ideas." Han Xiao said, "Although I don't care about the matter of the back house, I won't make you angry." β
"The prince has misunderstood." Shen Xiu said, "I can handle these things myself." β