The queen mother nodded appreciatively, "Yes, you girls are all doing well, the mourning family is very happy, come on, reward!" ”

When the Queen Mother's voice fell, she saw a eunuch on the side coming up with a tray, with all kinds of ornaments on the tray, and the Queen Mother took out a few hairpins that looked extremely expensive, and beckoned to Chu Nian and the others: "Come to the imperial grandmother's side, the imperial grandmother will reward you well." ”

Seeing this, Chu Nian, who was originally hugging each other, and the two of them separated as if they were electrocuted, and the Wuchen County Lord glanced at Chu Nian absently and didn't speak, but Chu Nian smiled indifferently.

I saw Mingyue and Mingqiao take the lead in stepping forward, and the Queen Mother put a silver hairpin in their hands, and each of them was inlaid with a lifelike flower.

Concubine Liang on the side was obviously very relieved to see Mingyue receiving the reward, but Concubine Ling just drank tea indifferently, as if everything that happened now was in her expectation.

It was Chu Nian's turn and Wuchen County Lord, the Queen Mother first turned her gaze to Chu Nian, and said kindly: "Nian'er, the mourning family has watched you grow up, you have so many talents now, and you are so smart, the mourning family is very pleased, don't mention the previous things, just drive Ming'er to mourn the family and find a good family for you." ”

Chu Nian nodded with a smile, as if she didn't hear the Queen Mother deliberately mention General Huaihua to stimulate her, the Queen Mother casually took the lotus hairpin on the tray and put it in Chu Nian's hand, then turned her eyes to look at the Wuchen County Lord.

"Qing'er, you girl, since the next life, the imperial grandmother is still the first time to see you, this jade hairpin, you will be able to take it, if you leave Beijing in the next day, you miss the imperial grandmother, take out this hairpin and take a look."

Saying that, the Queen Mother wiped her tears decently, although it looked very hypocritical, but the Wuchen County Lord was very useful.

She couldn't tell which was her own imperial grandmother, but this imperial grandmother's intentions for herself, she naively thought it was enough.

Chu Nian glanced sideways, and saw a trace of worry in King Wuchen's eyes, so he half-lowered his eyes, and his heart was much clearer.

Seeing that the lord of Wuchen seemed to be about to cry, the queen mother wiped away her non-existent tears and said: "Don't mention this, you are still early in Beijing, and the mourning family will beg the emperor to ask you to stay for a while." ”

These words pushed the black cauldron to the emperor, it was the emperor who let them enter the capital, and it was the emperor who forced them to leave the capital, and in the end the emperor did nothing good.

However, the emperor seems to be accustomed to the fact that the queen mother pushed herself out to carry the black cauldron, and at this moment he was also sitting indifferently on the side, his eyes were looking at Ming Xiu, and he didn't know what the father and son were communicating.

At this stall, I saw the Queen Mother continue: "In the future, you will come to the palace more often to accompany the mourning family, and the mourning family will enjoy enjoying the full house of children and grandchildren——"

The county lord of Wuchen was moved by the queen mother's hypocrisy and wept bitterly, and hurriedly nodded:

"Yes."

At this stall, the Queen Mother reached out to remove the veil on the face of the county lord of Wuchen, "You girl came in with this veil, but don't you tell the imperial grandmother to take a good look at your little face?" ”

"Queen Mother, don't-"

There was a bit of panic flashing in those big watery eyes, but the county lord of Wuchen didn't have time to stop the queen mother, and the veil on his face had already been removed.

When the veil fluttered to the ground, everyone present gasped.

It is no wonder that the ministers were afraid, who would have thought that under those beautiful figures and moving eyes, there would be a face covered with blisters?

At this moment, Chu Nian also frowned without a trace, and King Wuchen had already pounced on his daughter who had become the focus of everyone's arms.

The county lord of Wuchen buried his face in his father's arms without saying a word, and his shoulders twitched slightly, as if he had been stabbed because of the naked disgust of everyone.

King Wuchen whispered to comfort the daughter in his arms, and looked at the Queen Mother with displeasure: "Queen Mother, Qing'er is unwell, and the sons and daughters retreat first." ”

The Queen Mother was dumbfounded, at this moment she also realized that she had done something wrong, and looked at King Wuchen who couldn't help but leave the main hall, she showed a little annoyance.

This change made everyone present speechless, and it took a long time before King Huainan stood up gloating and said: "I heard that Qing'er was sick a few days ago, but I didn't expect her to be so sick, the Queen Mother relaxed, after all, you are also 'unintentional', presumably Wuchen is not willing to blame you." ”

Hearing King Huainan's words, the Queen Mother seemed to be even more annoyed, but she didn't know where to go, so she had to hold back her anger.

After such a farce, the summer festival dinner quickly dispersed, Chu Nian then remembered why she felt that the county lord of Wuchen was very familiar, but a trace of doubt gradually rose in her heart, it was clear that when she saw the county lord of Wuchen on the street a few days ago, her delicate little face was fine, it was only a few days, how could that little face become so terrifying?

With that pockmarked face, what kind of strange disease did he have?

At this stall, Ming Qiao jumped over, attached to Chu Nian's ear, and said softly: "Chu Nian, my mother called you to go over." ”

Chu Nian raised his eyes to look at Ming Qiao, and when he saw her squeezing her eyebrows, he couldn't help but put aside the doubts in his heart, and only smiled lightly: "I still want to see Concubine Ling, but I asked Concubine Ling to take the lead." ”

Ming Qiao shook his head and said: "Let's be careful, the queen mother said, don't make it public for the time being, after all, my grandmother doesn't know anything yet." ”

Chu Nian nodded clearly, and then followed Ming Qiao out of the palace and walked along a dark sheep intestine path towards Concubine Ling's bedroom.

Along the way, Ming Qiao chattered non-stop, obviously very satisfied with her performance just now, when it came to the things on the face of the Wuchen County Lord, she also seemed very curious, but she didn't know what it was, but she just felt afraid, if the pockmarked disease on her face would be contagious, they who had just danced with the Wuchen County Lord were afraid that they would not be able to escape.

When the two were talking and laughing, Concubine Ling's bedroom arrived.

At this moment, the concubine's bedroom was brightly lit, and all the palace people stood respectfully in place, as if welcoming Chu Nian's arrival.

Chu Nian was led by Ming Qiao to a room where only one candle was lit, and Ming Qiao retreated with a light smile.

Chu Nian hesitated for a while, and when he saw the pale blue figure standing by the window in the room, he pushed the door and entered.

At this moment, Concubine Ling was sitting at the table reading quietly, and the only candle was standing on the table.

The candle flame reflected Concubine Ling's indifferent face and was extremely soft, and when she heard the movement at the door, Concubine Ling pulled away from the book and turned to look at Chu Nian at the door.

Chu Nian leaned over and saluted: "I've seen Concubine Ling." ”

Concubine Ling didn't have any expression on her face, she just nodded indifferently and said, "Calm down." ”

"Xie Niangniang."

Chu Nian turned around and closed the door, only then did he cautiously walk in front of Concubine Ling, Concubine Ling motioned for Chu Nian to sit down on the chair opposite her, and personally poured a cup of warm tea for Chu Nian.

"This palace heard about you from Qiao'er, so I won't beat around the bush with you."

Seeing this, Chu Nian knew that Concubine Ling wanted to say something important to her, so he nodded slightly, "Concubine Ling, please speak." ”

Concubine Ling seemed to be organizing the wording, and after a while, she raised her head and looked at Chu Nian with a torch in her eyes: "This palace doesn't want to participate in the battle between you and the Wang family, this palace is just for self-preservation, you are so smart, you must have seen it through." ”

Chu Nian nodded, she knew what Concubine Ling meant, judging from Concubine Ling's behavior, Concubine Ling was not an ignorant person, on the contrary, if she really wanted to, she was only afraid that the position of the queen would be within her reach, but Concubine Ling was afraid of trouble, so she hid in Qingshan Temple before the dispute began.

And Ming Qiao was also brought up by Concubine Ling, and the mother and daughter have a lot of similarities, they are also straightforward and resolute and afraid of trouble, but they have escaped too much.

This is probably because both the mother and daughter have Xichu blood.

Chu Nian half-lowered his eyes: "The courtiers don't want Concubine Ling to help her, Concubine Ling only needs to lend a little help, and the courtiers will be grateful." ”

Today, Concubine Ling has extended a helping hand to Concubine Liang, but she has not taken a stand.

Concubine Ling, like a good concubine who has experienced a lot, just hopes to find a place to live in this ups and downs of the harem.

Seeing that Chu Nian did not force herself, a hint of appreciation flashed in the concubine's eyes, and she nodded and said: "It's good that you understand, and this palace also knows, these days this palace is not here, Qiao'er is taken care of by you and Ming Xiu, and this palace also knows the relationship between you and Ming Xiu, but there are too many ties behind this palace, and it is not appropriate to be involved in this court dispute." ”

Chu Nian knew that she was referring to the family of the eldest princess of Western Chu, and now that Ming Xiu's wings were not yet full, it was understandable that the concubine did not dare to put her net worth and life on Ming Xiu's body.

After all, if Ming Xiu fails, it is not Ming Xiu's business alone, whether it is the Wang family or those princes, they will never allow dissidents to be active under their noses.

However, with Concubine Ling's mind, she can definitely do more, but from Ming Qiao's point of view, Chu Nian can't bear to let Ming Qiao get involved in this dispute.

Ming Qiao has always believed in Chu Nian unconditionally since the first meeting, although it is all because of Ming Xiu, but it also moved Chu Nian's heart, and even from a certain point of view, such a Ming Qiao is too similar to Mu Qing.

hurt a Mu Qing, Chu Nian was reluctant to hurt another Ming Qiao.

Seeing that Chu Nian was calm and calm, she didn't get angry after saying so much, and a trace of relief flashed in the concubine's heart, although her daughter was occasionally reckless, she was still a knowledgeable person in the end.

After a while, he heard Chu Nian say: "What Concubine Ling wants to say, the courtiers understand, and Concubine Ling Niangniang can rest assured, Princess Mingqiao is a friend of the courtiers, and the courtiers will definitely not see their friends hurt again." ”

Concubine Ling glanced at Chu Nian appreciatively, then withdrew her gaze, and after a while, she said thoughtfully: "Since this is the case, this palace is also very relieved, but it is only about Concubine Liang'......"

Chu Nian said with a smile: "Rest assured, Concubine Liang will not trouble Concubine Ling too much." ”

"So...... Very good. Concubine Ling nodded, and immediately looked out the window, "Today, the palace is a little tired, you go back first, if there is anything, the palace will ask Ming Qiao to invite you." ”

Chu Nian nodded, said goodbye to Concubine Ling, and then walked out of Concubine Ling's bedroom.

Out of Concubine Ling's bedroom, Chu Nian's eyes were full of thought, the huge palace at this moment was quiet, and the people at the original dinner party had already dispersed, and occasionally there were three or two palace people shuttling among the green trees and rockeries, at this time, Chu Nian, who was originally walking alone on the sheep intestine path, was slightly stagnant.

She looked behind her vigilantly, "Who! ”