After the once familiar Chuxiu Palace, he was about to cross the Imperial Garden and go to Dong and Tongying, when he unexpectedly met Changlu, Xiaoxue and another woman in the Imperial Garden. They seemed to be hanging out.

The little eunuchs who led the way to Shuning saluted and called them "Chang Concubine Niangniang", "Ma Guiren" and "Lin Gege", the latter of whom seemed to be the ladies of the East Palace. Shuning just felt that she was a little familiar, but she couldn't remember who it was for a while.

Shuning said Wanfu according to the courtesy, Xiaoxue and the woman both returned the same courtesy, only Chang Lu bowed his head to signal. She is now a concubine, and she can be regarded as a "master", and she can see that she is very stylish, although she is still pitiful to me, but she no longer has the appearance of tears at every turn when she was cowardly and timid. Xiaoxue is still elegant and kind, but she is a little silent in front of Chang Lu.

They all smiled and greeted Shu Ning, but the Lin Gege of the East Palace, for some reason, was a little uncomfortable facing Shu Ning, and looked left and right after saying hello.

Tong Ying was not good at talking to them, and he felt a little bored, and he didn't want his wife to deal too much with the women in the palace, so after they talked a little about the recent situation, he softly urged Shuning. Chang Lu smiled faintly and said to Shuning: "I haven't seen your second sister for a long time, help me bring a message, if you enter the palace, remember to come and see me." Then he nodded slightly to Tongying and left. Xiaoxue smiled and followed.

Shu Ning sighed, it was really a matter of fact. When she saw Tongying looking at her, she seemed a little puzzled, so she smiled and pulled him up and continued to walk.

When she passed by the pool where she fell into the water and was injured, she was about to tell Tongying about it, but suddenly remembered that Lin Gege of the East Palace was not the show girl Lin who was in the same class as her? It seems that he is the suspect who pushed Wei Wan into the water, but he didn't do it later. Judging from the words of Aunt Ruixi in Yanxi Palace, it should have been a mistake in the passenger car, and the other party was not the real murderer.

But when did this Lin Gege enter the East Palace? I remember that when the results of the draft came out, she was still a registered show girl. did not refer to the marriage, and the marriage orders issued one after another did not have her name. Why did he suddenly become the prince's concubine without making a sound?

She was thinking nonsense, and suddenly felt that someone was pulling her sleeve, and when she looked back, Tongying looked at her with a funny face, and pointed to the palace gate in front: "Yonghe Palace has arrived, how long do you have to be in a daze?" The little eunuch who led the way buried his head behind the gift box, his shoulders trembling slightly.

Shuning is embarrassed. Seeing Tongying with a wicked smile, he slapped him twice. looked at the courtyard behind him and thoughtfully said, "That's Yanxi Palace over there, right?" I've been here. Tongying nodded: "Let's go here first, the master of this Yonghe Palace is the mother of the fourth elder brother, Concubine De Niangniang." ”

It was the first time that Shuning had seen Concubine De up close. She was an elegant and delicate woman, with a long face, fair skin, and small eyes, but as bright as black jewels, and crooked eyes. The corners of his mouth are upturned, and he looks like he is always smiling, very kind and likable. She speaks and acts in accordance with the palace rules, but it does not make people feel rigid, and talking to her will give people the feeling of a spring breeze.

The only problem is that her kindness is only for Tongying. is very cold to Shuning. It's not very obvious cold, just ignoring, except for a slight nod when she introduced Shuning's identity at the beginning, all her words are said to Tongying, and even the reward gift is only given to him. Shuning could feel it. This concubine doesn't like herself very much. Why? Is it because of Wanning?

Although Shuning was a little depressed, she didn't have much emotion, and now she was even more worried, it was Tongying who had obviously noticed the other party's coldness and began to get angry, although it didn't show it on the surface. She couldn't tell how she knew, she just felt this way when she saw Tongying's pursed lips.

Sure enough, when Concubine De mentioned that Tongying's younger brother was going to become the companion of the fourteenth elder brother. Tong Ying said lightly: "The family hasn't made up their minds about this matter yet, and Ama will probably think about it again." Although the two younger brothers are of the right age, they are too stubborn, and the family is afraid that they will bring the little brothers badly. What trouble have they caused since they entered Beijing? Niangniang probably hasn't heard of it yet, has she? ”

Concubine De was a little surprised. She thought that this matter was already a certainty, wasn't Prince Jian Ji Fujin very approving of it before? However, Prince Ruojian's mansion really refused. She couldn't say anything. After saying a few words without being salty, he served tea and sent it off.

After Tongying came out, she grabbed Shuning's hand tightly, and her face turned a little dark. Shu Ning felt very sweet in her heart, glanced at the little eunuch walking in front, approached Tongying and whispered: "I don't care, don't be angry." Don't get down to business for me. Tongying looked at her and smiled: "Don't worry, I'm measured." ”

The concubines of Yanxi Palace are probably the most welcoming to them, not only are they generous, but they even have to keep food. If it weren't for Tongying's repeated explanations that she would rush back to the palace to see the prince Fujin, she would still refuse to let go.

However, the concubine revealed some news that Qifu Jin Wei Wan was pregnant, so she didn't come to drink the wedding wine last night. And she also knew from the conversation between Tongying and the concubine that at the wedding banquet last night, the fourth elder brother and his wife had arrived, but they didn't come to greet her, and because they were far away from home, they left relatively early; The fifth elder brother and his wife did not come, but Wufu Jin Yuanning gave a big gift; The seventh elder brother came and wanted to make trouble in the cave room, and he was one of the people who was driven away by Tongying. Susu's husband Baltu also got involved, but Susu himself stayed at home because his daughter was unwell.

No wonder there was no royal or clan lady in the new house last night, it was a coincidence. However, she still had some doubts, remembering that Tongying had a good relationship with Xinran's husband Yitai, why didn't she see Xinran coming?

When she came out of Yanxi Palace, she asked Tongying this question, but Tongying said: "I don't know about this, the post has been sent a long time ago, maybe there is something at home." She thought about it and stopped asking.

Tongying glanced at his wife and decided to hide the truth. He and Yitai have long had a tacit understanding, and it is better not to be too close to the two families, if the friendship between the two wives remains unchanged, it is okay to continue to interact in private, but there are some things that they should not know.

At this time, it was already noon, and the two of them should go back to the palace. Shuning felt a little tired, and remembered that she didn't know how far she had to walk in this palace, and her feet went weak. Tongying comforted: "It's not far away, let's not go out from the main palace gate, just go out of the outer court, and take the car back to Zhengyang Gate from outside the Donghua Gate." I would have had someone park over there. Hold on a little longer. ”

Sounds good, Shuning lifted her spirits slightly. But he heard footsteps coming from behind, and the little eunuch who led the way quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Meet His Royal Highness the Prince." Tong Ying frowned, and whispered quickly, "Pretend to be very tired." Then he smiled and helped her turn around and salute: "His Royal Highness the Prince, what a coincidence." ”

The prince came to invite Tongying and his newlywed wife to go to the East Palace to sit on the ground, Tongying was a little embarrassed, hinting that Shuning was very tired, and she had not returned to the mansion to meet her in-laws, and if she delayed it, she was afraid that the palace would be unhappy. The prince looked at Shuning's listless appearance. Huoyunlu Sodu didn't say anything, but asked Tongying to remember to look for it the next time she entered the palace

Let's go.

Tongying showed fatigue on her face, sighed, and put on a smile again: "Let's go." Shuning nodded, a little distressed.

By the time they finally met up with their entourage, two quarters of an hour had passed. Shuning felt that her legs were heavy, tired, hungry and thirsty. Tong Ying also got into the car and sat with her, and pulled out two teacups from the box in the corner. I took the pot and poured two hot teas.

Shuning's eyes widened: "Where did the geothermal water come from?" Tong Ying said: "When they waited for us, they borrowed water from other people's stoves. Drink just right now. With that, he handed over a glass. Shuning took a sip of hot tea, only to feel that her body, which was almost stiff from cold, regained consciousness.

The carriage moved forward steadily, and soon left the Donghua Gate, and after a cup of tea or so, I heard the voices of people outside. The car pulled over. Shuning was closing her eyes to recuperate, and noticed that someone had handed a bag of things into the car, and when the carriage started moving again, she was shaken awake, and Tong Ying said, "Freshly baked dim sew." Eat some of it. It's past noon, and I'm afraid that the palace has eaten early, so I don't know if we have any share. ”

Shuning was so hungry that she ate several dumplings with hot tea, but she also recognized that this was the product of Zhengming Zhai. It seems that it has just passed Zhengyangmen Street, and it is still some distance from Prince Jian's mansion. She shared the bag of snacks with Tong Ying, and was worried about whether the people accompanying her would be hungry, Tong Ying smiled: "They are waiting for us outside the palace gate, are you afraid that they will not find food and drink?" Rest assured. "Come on. Let her rest on her shoulder. Although Shuning felt that his bones were hard and not a good pillow, he still suffered sweetly.

Finally arrived at Prince Jian's mansion, Tongying explained to the prince, Jifujin and his brother and sister-in-law that it was because he had waited a long time for the emperor to receive him in the palace. So came back late. Prince Jane didn't say anything. Just tell them to go and worship their ancestors first.

Although this prince already has a grandson, he is only about forty years old. But he looks like he's fifty years old, and his face is weathered, and he looks quite majestic.

Shuning worshiped her ancestors with Tongying, and then worshiped her in-laws, and kowtowed several times. Fortunately, there is no need to perform this ceremony for the concubine, otherwise even if Shuning has long been accustomed to kowtowing to the ancestral tablet and elders during the New Year's holidays, she will be dizzy. It is also a shame that many of Tongying's mothers and younger siblings are not in Beijing, saving a lot of effort.

Tongying's elder brother Yaerjianga looks older than his brother Duanning, with a mustache and a very military appearance. Among the other brothers, there is an Azala, the third in line, who was born to Guo Fujin and just turned 14 years old yesterday. A fifth-ranked real character is the son of Li Fujin, a few months younger than Xiaobao. Ji Fujin's two sons, one is almost eleven years old and the other is only seven years old, both naughty boys.

Tongying has very few sisters, except for Yuxiu, who I saw last night, there is only another sister who is still in Mukden, but I heard that she is not in good health.

In addition to meeting direct blood relatives, there are many relatives. The relatives of the clan can be said to be countless, so there are only a few who have a good relationship with Prince Jian's Mansion or Tongying. Shuning performed countless salutes with Tongying, and she regretted a little in her heart, why didn't she make two special leather pants, like the one that Duanning wore when she got married, so that she and Tongying would suffer less. But though they have suffered some sins, they have reaped abundantly. Most of the people who came were crowned kings, otherwise they were also royal families or clans, and they were quite generous, and if they collected all the gifts they got today, it would be a lot of money.

Among them, the fourth elder brother and the seventh elder brother refused to accept her gift because they were related to Shuning's mother's family, and only let Tong Ying worship alone. The people in Prince Jane's Mansion saw it in their eyes, and they measured it in private.

When all relatives and friends left, Tongying and Shuning had time to rest, occupy a seat in the hall, and sit with their families. Shuning only felt a little hungry again, so she could only endure it.

Prince Jian said to the three eldest sons: "I heard that Jieshu is a little bad, no one in his house comes today, go back and go with me to visit his house, and the second daughter-in-law will stay in the house for the time being." Shuning hurriedly got up with Tongying, feeling a little uneasy.

Tongying thought for a while and said to her father, "The child has something to discuss with his father. Regarding the matter of the fifth and sixth brothers as companions to the prince, my father still thought about it again. ”

Without waiting for Prince Jane's reaction, the Jifujin Borzigit clan frowned first: "This matter has been agreed with the palace, how can you regret it?" What's more, if your younger brothers associate with the prince, they will be able to fight for a good title in the future. Now it is not much more difficult than before. ”

Tong Ying said: "Does Fu Jin know what it is like to be a companion to the prince?" The prince's punishment in class was all received by his companion. We are a clan, or an iron hat palace, and the children in the family have not suffered great grievances, let alone suffering on behalf of others, even if they are studying at home, they have never been beaten by the board. Others don't say that the sixth brother is Fujin's own flesh and blood, and he has been pampered since he was a child, and Fujin is willing to let him suffer that hardship? ”

Borzigit hesitated: "But...... Those gentlemen know who we are, so they won't be so bold, right? ”

Tong Ying said lightly: "They can become the prince's teacher because they are good at learning, strict in requirements, and ruthless to the prince, not to mention the sect?" Besides, the fifth brother doesn't love literature, so he has to martial arts, and he can usually get up early to practice riding and archery. The sixth brother and the ninth brother have always been a little lazy, can they really get used to the days of school? I have to get up before dawn every day, and I have to review my homework until late at night, and I have to memorize, write, and practice martial arts every day......"

He said a lot, and the faces of the children turned pale, and the faces of the Borzigit clan and Li Fujin were also a little unsightly, but Prince Jian said: "If you are afraid of hardship, you will not learn, how can you do it?" Do you want people to laugh at my son for being a piece of waste? ”

Tong Ying smiled: "If you want to go to school, Zongxue is good, there are good masters there, and they are not going to be companions." My eldest brother and I know several gentlemen, and it will not be a problem for them to take care of their younger brothers. It's better than the younger brothers entering the palace to take the board for the prince, the fifth elder brother couldn't memorize the book well, and his reading hands were about to be broken, and now it's a little difficult to even hold a pen, so he can only do an idle job. ”

Prince Jian was silent, and Borzigit was anxious first, and persuaded: "I didn't think it through before, if that's the case, I'm afraid that Jing Shun is really not suitable to be a companion." Yarjianga was indispensable, seeing the look in his brother's hand, he groaned for a while, but still didn't make a sound. Tong Ying frowned and stopped talking.

Eventually, the matter was put aside for the time being, and Prince Jane decided to reconsider the issue after the year, as the family might have to stay in Beijing for a while anyway. Seeing that it was getting dark, he beckoned his three eldest sons to go to Prince Kang's mansion to visit the sick together.

In this way, Shuning had to face all the ladies of the palace alone, including the sister-in-law Guerjia who was inexplicably hostile to her, and the Borzigit clan, who did not know the depths.

Pity her has been tired for most of the day, and her stomach is still hungry to death.