In November of the fourth year of Sutai, good news came out of the palace that the seven-pin lady Hu was pregnant!

This is the first time since Emperor Sutai ascended the throne that news of an heir has been reported in the palace.

Or rushing to the north to chase and kill the remnants of Di Li's good news came, the front and back harems were full of congratulations.

And Hu Niangzi is one of the palace maids that Empress Nie prepared for Emperor Sutai - after she went to bed, the queen gave her the position of lady.

This time she was pregnant, and after the queen gave the reward according to the rules, she went to the Empress Dowager Su to discuss, planning to promote the Hu family.

"Only concubines above the third grade are qualified to raise the imperial heir." Empress Dowager Su reminded her, "If you don't plan to raise this child yourself, it's best to give the Hu family more grace now, which not only shows that you are generous, but also saves the emperor's eldest son from falling into the hands of Jinyun Palace or Hongning Palace." ”

Queen Nie bowed: "My nephew and daughter-in-law think the same way." ”

She didn't want to raise this child, firstly, she was not mentally prepared to get along with her husband and other women's children, let alone come along; Second, she doesn't really want to do things that separate her biological mother and son.

The latter reason is actually more important.

Because it reminded her of Jian Xubai's life experience.

Empress Nie has nothing to say about the ending of her biological mother, and then she doesn't want to follow in the footsteps of the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom, and for her own interests, she will break up other people's mothers and sons.

Even if Hu may wish to raise her son.

Therefore, the position of this Hu lady must be mentioned.

However, Hu Niangzi, who had high hopes, only gave birth to a princess in July of the fifth year of Sutai - at this time, she was already Jieyu, and it was at the level where she could raise the imperial heir. But this is only a good thing for their mother and daughter, and it is obviously a blow to those who are looking forward to the birth of Emperor Sutai's eldest son.

Fortunately, three months before the eldest princess landed, Lin Cainu, who was selected into the palace with Hu Jieyu, also broke the news of her pregnancy.

Lin Cainu gave birth to a son in the month of this year.

Just before the inside and outside cheered and celebrated this, the child had already swallowed his breath.

The cause of death was congenital deficiency - this incident once aroused the courtiers' suspicion of Empress Nie, because although Lin Cainu was from a humble background, since she was pregnant with the emperor's heir, according to the rules, she was surrounded by a bunch of people to serve.

Originally, the group of people selected by Empress Dowager Su and the county lord of Qingjiang to help Empress Nie was to continue the heirs of Emperor Sutai, so their origins must be investigated, and the health of their bodies must of course be clarified.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be in vain to get someone who is also a difficult heir like Empress Nie to enter the palace?

And Lin Cainu can be selected, of course, her physique is guaranteed.

Immediately after she became pregnant, she was treated very ceremoniously - so she gave birth to a man who was born with a deficiency. Baby, how can the outer court not suspect that it is a secret hand?

And the most suspicious thing is, of course, Empress Nie, who pampered herself and dominated Emperor Sutai and did not allow his concubines to have children!

Because Empress Dowager Su and Emperor Sutai have always been very obviously partial to Queen Nie, at this time, although the Queen Mother and Emperor Sutai both stood up for the queen to clear up, Lin Cainu also said that Queen Nie has never been harsh on her, but the suspicion of the queen in the foreign dynasty is difficult to go away in the end.

Empress Nie was very devastated by this, and once refused to allow Emperor Sutai to spend the night in Weiyang Palace, so as to prove that she absolutely did not mean to dominate Emperor Sutai - Song Yixiao specially entered the palace to persuade her: "At this time, you still have to refuse Your Majesty, and that thing is going to say that you are disrespectful to Your Majesty, and you are proud and contemptuous!" ”

"Let them say go!" Empress Nie's still childish face had a deep tiredness, and she sighed, "I'm really tired!" ”

Seeing her like this, Song Yixiao didn't know what to say, and finally had to say: "Your Majesty is not easy." ”

Song Yi said such things with a smile, naturally not to sympathize with Emperor Sutai, but to euphemistically remind Empress Nie that on the issue of heirs, Emperor Sutai has stood on the queen's side against the courtiers every time, and it has not been easy over the years.

And in the case of Empress Nie, if she loses the favor of Emperor Sutai, what else can she rely on?

Song Yixiao can't rely on her.

As for Jian Xubai, although Queen Nie has been a "fourth brother" all these years, Jian Xubai has also acquiesced to her such a title, in fact, Song Yixiao understands that Jian Xubai does not regard Queen Nie as a real sister.

After all, he and Queen Nie didn't actually get along much at all, and later learned that the two had no blood relationship at all, and they also had a grudge against each other for killing their mothers.

Now Empress Nie is still deeply favored by Emperor Sutai, Song Yixiao is in contact with her, and she is just a matter of asking.

If one day Empress Nie falls out of favor and falls, even if Jian Xubai doesn't stop Song Yixiao from coming to see her, she will definitely not do anything for her.

Because Empress Nie's weight in his mind is not important enough to be worthy of his use of the power of the previous dynasty to help.

Song Yixiao didn't know if Empress Nie understood her hints, but Empress Nie didn't say anything about this topic, but unexpectedly mentioned Lu Guanyun: "The younger brother of the fourth sister-in-law is said to have good qualifications from birth, and he is also handsome and cute?" It is no wonder that the prince of Hengshan regards it as a treasure, and even the son and daughter born to Concubine Xia in recent years are not comparable. Calculate the age, this child is going to be married, right? What is the success of the fourth sister-in-law? If there's a girl you like who wants to see each other, I'm here to help. ”

"But what bad things has he done lately?" Song Yixiao was slightly surprised when she heard this, Queen Nie is not a nosy person, and she is not good at being exquisite.

Their sister-in-law usually meets, and the queen asks at most about the situation of the children such as the lord of Leyuan - this is because Queen Nie has a good relationship with Song Yixiao, and she pays special attention to Song Yixiao's biological children - for others, even if it is Princess Chengyang and Jian Limiao, the queen will never mention it.

Now that Lu Guanyun was suddenly asked, how could Song Yixiao not be surprised?

Speaking of which, she didn't care about this younger brother for a while, mainly because in October of this year, she gave birth to another daughter, and the couple named Jian Qingzhang.

After there are more children, the busier it becomes.

And over the years, Lu Guanyun has been very favored by King Hengshan, and there has always been good news, and there is nothing for her to worry about.

What's more, with the current power of the Yanguo Mansion, as long as King Hengshan does not faint, he should not treat Lu Guanyun badly.

Now that Queen Nie's reminder is so obvious, Song Yixiao is not only surprised, but also secretly guilty, her half-sister Lu Zhuo'er has been raised in the Yanguo Mansion for all these years, and she grows under her knees, and she will shush and ask for warmth all day long.

In contrast, her half-brother Lu Guanyun, she is really too negligent.

"Actually, it's not a big deal." Queen Nie didn't quite adapt to this way of talking between noblewomen, pursed her lips, and simply said bluntly, "Cousin-in-law Xie's maiden sister, whose maiden name is Jiaqi, is said to be very popular with the Wei family in the early years, and she often goes in and out of the palace?" ”

In the end, it was seven or eight years ago, Song Yixiao recalled it carefully, and then nodded uncertainly: "It seems that there is such a thing, I remember that Cousin-in-law Xie also took her to the Yanguo Mansion in the past, and she specially accompanied Zhuang'er." It's just that we happened to be going to Liaozhou at that time, so we didn't continue to invite her to the door. After returning from Liaozhou, things happened one after another, and the little girl was forgotten. I haven't seen her a few times since then...... What's wrong? Could it be that she is with Guanyun now? ”

Counting the age, Xie Jiaqi is similar to Lu Guanyun.

Empress Nie just mentioned "discussing relatives" again, could it be that these two children actually looked at the right eye when Song Yixiao didn't know?

Song Yixiao thought of this, but a little happy, although she hadn't paid attention to Xie Jiaqi for several years, but whether it was from the impression of the relationship back then, or Xie Jiaqi's sister Xie Yiren, this girl should not be wrong.

In terms of family background, he is also a good match with Lu Guanyun.

For this brother and daughter-in-law candidate, Song Yixiao is still very satisfied.

However, Empress Nie said: "This Miss Xie family is very popular, and people like her almost everywhere she goes—but I don't know why, she likes to stick to her fourth sister-in-law's younger brother recently." ”

paused, "The King of Shu has known her since she was a child, and she used to do it for a grasshopper she made for her Lu Chengxuan. After knowing this, it seemed a little displeased. ”

Song Yixiao couldn't help frowning, and said secretly: This is a bit troublesome!

The king of Shu was sent to the imperial tomb at the end of the second year of Duanhua, and did not return to the imperial capital until the spring of the third year of Sutai.

It is said that in those days when he was in the imperial tomb, Emperor Sutai specially invited a famous teacher to give him a lecture, so after returning to the court, the original pampered and impetuous atmosphere went a lot.

After consideration, Emperor Sutai arranged him into the ministry and worked under Jian Xubai's hands.

This has been done for two years, and at the beginning of this year, the king of Shu was transferred to the Ministry of Industry, and now his official position is the Ministry of Industry.

Although the official position is not high, and the power in his hands is not great, Emperor Sutai's intention to polish and cultivate this younger brother is very obvious.

The prince who is in the holy family is the only prince in the dynasty under the name of Emperor Xianjia, even if the Yanguo Mansion can now be said to be in power, and if he wants to help Lu Guanyun rob people with him, he also needs to make a good plan.

Empress Nie felt that she could help: "After the fourth sister-in-law leaves the palace this time, you might as well ask your brother what he means, if he and Miss Xie are interested in each other, I will go and tell Your Majesty, and let Your Majesty persuade the King of Shu to dispel this thought." After all, it's not that I don't help the King of Shu, but the King of Shu has shown favor to the Miss Xie family three times and twice, but the Miss Xie family always takes the initiative to find the younger brother of the fourth sister-in-law, which shows that she has no thoughts about the King of Shu, and it is not interesting to be reluctant to marry this kind of thing. ”

The queen and Emperor Sutai were almost separated back then, although they are now concubines and princesses, but she doesn't want to see lovers who can't become dependents.

"Listen to me about this, it's better not to interfere!" But Song Yixiao shook his head, "Although the King of Shu is the royal brother, don't forget, he and His Majesty are not the same father now-if you come forward with Your Majesty, you can't be discussed for treating the son of the first emperor badly!" ”

Although everyone in the world knows that Emperor Sutai is Emperor Xianjia's biological flesh and blood, and he is still the only son-in-law, it is difficult not to give birth to such rumors.

Emperor Sutai is not afraid of this kind of discussion, the problem is that Empress Nie's reputation has been declining all the way, which will naturally be tossed.

How could Song Yixiao let her wade into this troubled water again?

Afraid that she would be kind enough to insist on taking care of it, she said, "What's more, you also said that it was Miss Xie who pestered Guanyun, not Guanyun and Miss Xie...... Although Miss Xie is good, it is not certain whether Guanyun will fall in love with her, so it is better to wait for me to go back and ask clearly! ”

Empress Nie thought about it, so she bowed her head and said, "If you have anything to help, don't see me, fourth sister-in-law!" ”

Song Yixiao agreed, and talked to her again, and then retired.

After returning to the Yanguo Mansion, he rested a little, changed his clothes, and ordered someone to go to the Hengshan Mansion to invite Lu Guanyun over.