The so-called blessing in disguise is also because Concubine Wu has never given birth, but she has also encountered a heavy karma.

It turned out that Emperor Yuanjia's biological mother died early, and this Concubine Wu begged the first emperor because she had no children under her knees, and put Yuanjia by her side for a period of time, and she also had a bit of mother-son affection.

Later, this Concubine Wu somehow angered the first emperor again, so she was sent to the cold palace and separated from Emperor Yuanjia. What is strange is that because she was in the cold palace, she also avoided a series of palace storms such as funerals, palace changes, and seizures, and she was able to live safely until Emperor Yuanjia ascended the throne.

Emperor Yuan Jia is a very filial person, the grace of Concubine Wu has never forgotten, not long after ascending the throne, she was released from the cold palace, but she was not sent to the temple for the rest of her life, but gave her a palace, allowing her to live in the palace for a long time.

Now that I think about it, between Concubine Wu and Empress Dowager Xiao, I am afraid that there are some old things that cannot be said, so Empress Dowager Xiao will use Chen Ying as an excuse to frame this old rival.

Chen Ying thought about it in her heart, and the Empress Dowager Xiao also told Chen Ying's identity, so Concubine Wu said "yo" and said with a smile: "Who is this palace, it turns out that this is Chen Fu's granddaughter, tsk, it's really good." ”

Chen Fu is the name of Cheng Guogong, and it seems that this Concubine Wu is no stranger to the people in the Guogong Mansion.

At this time, I saw her smiling and laughing, and on the other hand, she took off a double magpie play bead gold skein bracelet from her wrist, and sent it to Chen Ying very casually, and said with a smile: "The palace came out in a hurry, and I didn't bring anything good, you can play with this bracelet." ”

Chen Ying was almost blinded by the ruby set in the magpie's eye, knowing that this so-called "nothing good" was really a very heavy gift, so he didn't accept it, but said respectfully: "This bracelet is too valuable, and the courtiers are useless." ”

"Who says you're useless?" Concubine Wu said with a smile, took a step forward and stuffed the bracelet into Chen Ying's hand, and then covered her sleeves and smiled: "The things that this palace has rewarded have never taken back." You have not only saved Your Majesty, but also the emperor of this palace, and this palace will be rewarded. ”

Chen Ying obviously felt the sudden stiffness of Empress Dowager Xiao's body, and her heart instantly understood, but she immediately felt sad inexplicably.

These two turned out to be competing for "favor", for the sake of Emperor Yuan Jia.

When you are young, you will compete for the favor of your husband, and when you are old, you will have to compete for the "favor" of your son, and when you are older, you may have to continue to fight for the "favor" of your grandson.

A woman's life is controlled by men like this, and she is forbidden by high walls in all directions, no matter how amazing, intelligent and decisive a woman is, in such an era, she will inevitably spend her life like this.

With the heavy bracelet on her wrist, Chen Ying felt that her soul seemed to be bound by this heavy thing, and a feeling of suffocation hit her heart, making her almost unable to breathe.

"Since my sister is here, my sister won't bother me much."

Concubine Wu's voice came again, still as crisp and beautiful as a jade bead.

Somehow, Chen Ying seemed to hear a deep exhaustion from it.

"My sister is not well yet, let's go back and rest." Empress Dowager Xiao smiled earnestly, just like a good sister who really cared about her sister.

Chen Ying clearly heard the jealousy, resentment, and ...... in this voice Bitter lonely cold.

Concubine Wu laughed and said, "Isn't that what I said, I've been here before, and I'm just going." ”

This seems to have a profound meaning, the Empress Dowager Xiao's body was imposing, but Concubine Wu didn't look at her, her eyes only swept over Chen Ying, and then she turned around and stepped on the road, the long skirt of mud and gold silk yarn was spread behind her, brushing through the grass, brushing through the green shade, and slowly lost behind the small vermilion door.

The palace people dressed in red and green retreated silently in unison, like a small wave of gorgeous tide, coming and going with the wind.

The garden soon fell silent, and there was no more laughter and laughter, except for butterflies dancing among the flowers, and bees buzzing from time to time.

Empress Dowager Xiao stood silent for a moment, the expression on her face became more and more light, she waved her hand to push off the palace people, turned her face, and looked at Chen Ying with a smile: "Have you figured it out?" ”

Chen Ying bowed her head and said calmly: "Yes, the Queen Mother, the courtiers have already figured it out." ”

What she saw in front of her really made her think through a lot of things.

As long as Chen Ying has an accident in Concubine Wu's palace, Empress Dowager Xiao can stay out of the matter, and by the way, she will step on this former "adoptive mother" of Emperor Yuan Jia.

Sure enough, it's a good plan!

When Empress Dowager Xiao heard this, she smiled faintly, and flicked her sleeves as if she didn't care: "You were really bold yesterday." ”

The tone is not too harsh, and it seems to be a little ridiculous.

Chen Ying didn't want to guess the reason for her change of attitude, so she bowed slightly and said unabashedly: "There is a tiger ahead, and escape should be the first priority; A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, and the courtiers still understand this truth. ”

"A good gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall." Empress Dowager Xiao looked at her with a smile, and after a while, her face showed a look that was both puzzled and interesting, turned her head slightly, and the corners of her lips hooked slightly: "You really dare to admit it." ”

Chen Ying didn't speak.

In her previous life, she fought a lifetime of wit, and in this life, she really wanted to change her way of life, and she had no interest in answering these words.

Empress Dowager Xiao smiled and did not continue the topic.

It's gone, and there's no point in mentioning it now.

Concubine Wu's sudden appearance today made all this clear. She believes that with Chen Ying's cleverness, she should know what to do in the future.

Turning her head to look at the pavilion not far away that was covered by green trees and flowers, Empress Dowager Xiao suddenly spoke: "Ayuan's matter, the mourning family wants to hear an explanation from you." ”

Chen Ying was stunned for a while before she understood who Ayuan was in her mouth.

But it turned out that Empress Dowager Xiao brought her here for the purpose of Guo Yuan, the lord of Xiangshan County.

This was actually not surprising to her, but she still felt a little blocked in her heart.

The dignified family, the top nobles in the whole of Chu, it turns out that it is nothing more than that.

"The mourning family is not only the queen mother, but also a grandmother." As if sensing Chen Ying's thoughts at this moment, Empress Dowager Xiao opened her mouth again, her expression softened suddenly, and a light smile appeared on her lips.

Chen Ying knew that the Queen Mother's softness and smile were not for her, but for Guo Yuan and the eldest princess.

It is not incomprehensible that mothers dote on their daughters and grandmothers cherish their granddaughters.

It's just that this favor is above everyone else and beyond the bottom line of being a man.

It's a disappointment.

The Queen Mother in front of her, and the Queen Mother who was decisive and resolute yesterday, are like two people.