Chapter Eighty-Three: A Moment of Good Intentions, but a Bad Relationship
The six mothers of the Jin family looked down on the Su sisters very much, especially Yichen, partly because the three princes were jealous, and half because the Duke of Wei Guo was deeply trusted by the saints, which was really a hidden worry for the Jin family.
The great-ancestor of the Jin family, who fought with Emperor Gaozu in the south and the north, made suggestions, and established the status of the left minister of a country, and was the leader respected by the nobles, but when the old prince Su Ting was alive, he was very distant from the Jin family, lukewarm, and respected on the surface, but avoided it for thousands of miles.
Some time ago, when I learned that the county lord of Randing was discussing marriage, the grandmother of the Jin family Liuniang specially went to the Weiguo Mansion to visit, wanting to propose marriage for the youngest son, but she didn't want the eldest princess to refuse unceremoniously, but instead fell in love with the eldest man of the Jia family.
That Jia family is just a minor official who has not entered the Ministry of Rites, where can he be compared with the son-in-law of the Hehe Prime Minister's Mansion?
Jin's six mothers often listened to their grandmother's complaints, so they naturally became hostile to the Weiguo Mansion.
She also heard that the Zhen Mansion wanted to marry the Weiguo Mansion, so she couldn't get used to Zhen Mo's flattery to the Su sisters everywhere, but look, it seemed that the eldest princess was more interested in the Dong family's Ayin, and Jin Liuniang was a little excited.
It is said that the eldest princess is a heroine, but she is a bit arrogant in dealing with the world, you must know that the Zhen Mansion is the maiden family of the crown princess, and when the prince ascends the throne in the future, her status will be as good as the current Kong family...... Once a son of heaven and a courtier, the prince may not be so trustworthy to Duke Weiguo.
Thinking of this, Jin Liuniang smiled lightly, turned around and talked to Zhuo's Erniang: "Don't sit here either, talk to Alan more and envelop her." ”
This Alain, of course, refers to the queen's niece Kong Shi Alain.
Zhuo Erniang couldn't help frowning, as if she was a little puzzled.
Jin Liuniang raised her eyebrows, and she hated iron and steel: "You will enter the prince's mansion in the future, and when you become the prince's side concubine, you will definitely attract the taboo of the princess. ”
Zhuo Erniang was a little embarrassed.
On the day of Qixi Festival, the queen edicted several of their nobles to enter the palace, and everyone knew that it was for the princes to choose concubines, after that day, Jin Liuniang commanded her, not only once said that she was a concubine for the prince, and repeatedly "reminded" that she would go against Qin's Sanniang, and on various occasions, provoked Qin Sanniang to cross her eyebrows and cold to each other, in order to set off Jin Liuniang's generosity.
Zhuo Erniang is very unwilling, she is also the daughter of a famous family, her father worships the second grade, why is she destined to be a concubine with someone?
But her parents also told her not to disobey Jin Liuniang, and it seems that her mother also thinks that she is destined to be a concubine.
Remembering the conversation with my mother last night-
"Now the situation has changed again, if the eldest princess is dissatisfied with the third prince, the eldest lady of the Su family will become the fourth princess, whether it is Jin Liuniang or Qin Sanniang, it will not be allowed to the second prince, that is to say, among the two, only one of them can marry the prince, and you ...... Instead of being the second princess, it is better to be a side concubine with the crown prince. Mother spoke earnestly.
The daughter wanted to cry: "Why am I either a concubine, or married to the second prince, to put it mildly, I am a little more beautiful than Jin Liuniang, and the queen also likes me......"
"Don't be confused, there are the Weiguo Mansion, the Jianning Houfu, and the two concubines, how can the third prince and the fourth prince allow you to go to Xiao Xiang, what's the use of being beautiful, who made our Zhuo family want to look up to people? What is a concubine room, how can the prince be compared with others? Besides, the crown princess has no heirs, and the two side concubines are also injured due to miscarriage, and it is difficult to give birth and raise, if you give birth to an heir for the prince, it is difficult to say what will happen in the future, even if you can't become the queen in the future, the position of the fourth concubine also has a place for you, but it is more noble than a neglected princess I don't know how many times! ”
Mother's words were still in her ears, Zhuo Erniang had to suppress the unwillingness in her heart, obey Jin Liuniang's words, and really tried her best to curry favor with Kong Alan, and at the same time, she constantly sneered at Qin Sanniang, causing Qin Sanniang to look at her angrily, and she also used knives and arrows.
The attention of the little ladies was focused on Qin Sanniang and Zhuo Erniang, and they watched the two come and go with a smile.
Jin Liuniang naturally proudly played the role of a peacemaker, showing her ladylike demeanor.
But said that the beautiful scenery, seeing that Yichen came out of the painting boat by himself, his expression was much more comfortable, and he talked and laughed with Ayin, so he also put his mind at ease, walked alone on the side, holding the carved railing, and enjoying the beautiful scenery along the embankment, only stood for a while, and saw Zhen Mo come forward with a smile.
The scenery is silent.
At this time, the painting boat just went to the area of Yihong Street, and you can see the Qianrao Pavilion from afar, painting the carved beams, bathing in the golden sun, with red sleeves and red skirts leaning against the railing, faintly coming from the gentle music, lingering in the water breeze.
"That street is the famous gold cave in Jinyang Jing, and the girl in red who has been famous for a long time is from the Qianrao Pavilion in front of her." Zhen Mo followed the gaze of the beautiful scenery and explained like this.
Yijing pretended to be surprised: "Sister Mo has never been there?" ”
"What nonsense is he talking about, it's just passing by while wandering." Zhen Mo affectionately pushed Yijing's shoulder, a pair of apricot eyes, and looked at her expression - as before, he didn't intend to be estranged, could it be that Su Xun still kept the matter of the Water Lotus Nunnery from his sister?
As soon as she thought of this, Zhen Mo couldn't help but say something tentatively: "Ah Jing, what happened to the Water Lotus Nunnery that day, I was so offended, and I don't know how the injured maid was injured...... It's because I didn't restrain the guards at home, but I beg your pardon. ”
Yijing smiled slightly: "Just say that I don't want my sister to take it to heart, I didn't expect you to still forget it." Then he grabbed Zhen Mo's arm: "It's just a misunderstanding, and I blame the maid for disturbing my sister, it's just a small injury, and it's long ago...... Don't talk about it later. ”
"I know that Ah Jing won't bother with me." Zhen Mo smiled, and suddenly said worriedly: "But my sisters are frightened, I don't know if the eldest princess will blame me." ”
"Grandmother didn't pay much attention when she learned that it was a false alarm, sister, don't worry."
"That's fine, I'm afraid that the elders won't let you have any more dealings with me because of this matter." This is a bit of a pun, and the intention of temptation is especially obvious.
"Where can it be, my sister is too worried, it's just a misunderstanding."
Seeing that Yi Jing didn't know anything, and didn't seem to be warned by the elders in the family to alienate her, Zhen Mo's hope in her heart also increased a little, and she couldn't help but wonder - could it be that Su Jing had relented after all and hid it from the eldest princess......
I was still worried in my heart, so I said to Yijing again: "It's my fault, but I'm also worried that after my mother learns about it, she will have to be punished, and she has been hiding it...... Later, I will have to make a mistake with the eldest princess face to face. ”
In fact, Yijing couldn't guess Zhen Mo's mind at this time, she didn't expect that the matter had come to this point, she still hoped to be able to turn around, she just thought that she was worried that her grandmother would tell Mrs. Zhen and the crown princess about it, or enter the palace to give the queen mother and queen.
It is speculated that although the grandmother learned about the private relationship between the prince and Zhen Mo, she would not go to the palace to tell the truth, because this is related to the Zhen Mansion after all, as well as the reputation of the prince, if the queen mother and the queen know about it, the prince will be blamed, according to the queen's temperament, I am afraid that Zhen Mo will not let go of Zhen Mo, Zhen Mo is the concubine of the Zhen Mansion after all, if there is something bad because of this, the turmoil will arise again, and it will inevitably be leaked and known by others, which is not good for the prince after all.
Even if it is for the sake of the relationship between the Patriotic Mansion and the royal family, my grandmother will not be such an embarrassing person.
Yijing didn't expect that Zhen Mo was expecting Su Xun to hide it for her.
The two boats sailed slowly along the Liuguang River until noon, when they docked at Baishadu on the outskirts of the city.
After Baisha crossing, it is the flower garden built by several merchants, planting strange grass and fragrant flowers all over, with pavilions and water pavilions, leading the water of the Liuguang River into it, meandering in the small canal, there are fish and shrimp in the canal, for people to fish for fun, because it is very favored by the nobles, there are often poetry banquets, it rents the flower garden for a day to entertain guests, the Wenfu takes the lead in setting up this small banquet today, one of the programs is to cruise the river, and there is to taste the river treasure and game in the flower garden.
Everyone landed, changed cars and drove into the garden, and each took a seat.
After the meal, it is inevitable to enjoy the various chrysanthemums planted in the garden and enjoy tea and chat.
Mrs. Zhen has always been by the eldest princess's side, and Zhen Mo has no choice but to continue to play the role of a famous lady with trepidation.
Mrs. Kong and Mrs. Wen were a little depressed because of their heavy hearts, and seeing that the eldest princess was indifferent, it was even more difficult to go forward to ask for disgust, so they sat a little farther away, and only chatted absentmindedly with a few noble ladies.
Seeing the beautiful scenery in his eyes, he guessed that his grandmother had shown her attitude, and she became more and more at ease.
Mrs. Zhen gossiped for a while, and finally brought the topic to Su Xun: "My family San Lang, since he entered the Guozi Prison, he has regarded the prince of Wei Guo as an example, it can be seen that the prince of the country is martial, because he invited the Duchess of the country and several little ladies to enjoy the flowers, San Lang also invited the prince to come with me, I met the prince of the world, and I knew that what Saburo said was true." ”
When Mrs. Dong heard this, thinking of Mrs. Zhen's attitude today, she naturally understood the reason, raised her eyes and glanced at Zhen Mo, who was talking eagerly with Ayin, and was very worried.
After all, the Zhen family's background is much tougher than his own family, and he is more compatible with the Weiguo Mansion, and then look at the little lady of the Zhen Mansion, she is indeed a famous lady, no matter how she looks, or her words and deeds, she is better than Ayin.
Looking at the eldest princess again, although her expression was a little indifferent, she talked and laughed with Mrs. Zhen, and Mrs. Dong's heart became more and more bottomless.
And Zhen Mo, when she heard Su Xun's name, she was apprehensive and expectant, and her eyes frequently looked at the eldest princess.
Seeing Mrs. Zhen tossing and turning, all of them were praising the eldest brother, she really felt funny in her heart, and glanced at Zhen Mo again, seeing that although her eyes were flickering, she was still smiling, and there was a burst of "admiration" - how do you have to cultivate to be so cheeky, if you change others, I am afraid that I will have to find cracks all over the ground and escape, where can I be so calm.
Mrs. Zhen spoke dryly, but she was suffering from the presence of Mrs. Dong and the juniors, so it was difficult to speak directly, and the eldest princess was humble for a few words, so she was a little impatient, seemed to be lazy, and was more keen to gossip with Mrs. Dong, which made Mrs. Zhen full of anxiety, and she couldn't find anyone to help, so she couldn't help her, so she couldn't help her.
After hesitating for a while, he simply said: "I also told the Duchess about it last time, I wonder if Madame has discussed it with the eldest princess?" ”
The eldest princess knew that Mrs. Zhen would not stop if she did not achieve her goal today, completely ignoring her "intention" of bringing Mrs. Dong and Ayin to come, and after thinking about it, instead of going around, it was better to make the words clear, so she said to Mrs. Dong: "Ah Ruan, you have not been back to Beijing for so many years, you don't know the beauty of this garden, take advantage of today's beautiful weather, it is better to walk around, don't sit here with me." He said to Yichen again: "Chen'er has been here a few times, and I am very familiar with this place, I see that Ayin and Jing'er are also stuffy, so I should go together to enjoy the chrysanthemums this autumn." ”
This is naturally to open the skylight with Mrs. Zhen to say something, Mrs. Dong understood in her heart, so she led a few juniors to leave.
Zhen Mo didn't accompany him "knowingly", still sitting aside, feeling the eldest princess's scrutiny, and her heart didn't settle down.
Success or failure, it seems, is in one fell swoop.
The eldest princess looked at Zhen Mo for a while, and then looked at Mrs. Zhen: "I understand Madame's beauty, but Xun'er's marriage is ...... To tell you the truth, I already had a plan, and when Lianniang settled, I was going to officially propose marriage. ”
As soon as this statement came out, there was no place for half a point to turn around.
Mrs. Zhen's face turned white, and her words were blocked in her throat.
The eldest princess smiled slightly: "Your fourth mother, open-minded, I was originally happy, but I had already discussed it with other families, and it was really hard to regret it, so I had to live up to your good intentions." ”
Mrs. Zhen was very depressed in her heart, but she had always been as arrogant as her, but she couldn't do that stalking, so she had to force a smile: "It turned out that I was late, although it is a pity, but it can only be like this." ”
At this time, Zhen Mo's mood was naturally very complicated.
First, the eldest princess refused to do the family affair, she couldn't help but be frustrated, and second, listening to the eldest princess, she didn't know about the incident in the Water Lotus Nunnery, but the Dong family took the lead...... What does this mean, this shows that Su Xun still hid from his elders in the end, and he did this...... It doesn't necessarily mean that to yourself.
She never thought that the eldest princess was saving face for her, after all, a daughter's family had a private relationship with her brother-in-law, if Mrs. Zhen and the crown princess knew, Zhen Mo would have only one way to die, or die of a "vicious disease", or be able to break through the red dust and accompany the green light, although the eldest princess didn't like Zhen Mo, but in the end she didn't want to force her to a dead end.
Of course, one of the reasons is that he doesn't want his family to be implicated in the muddy mess between the prince and the Zhen family, and to "grudge" with the Zhen family and the prince.
But the eldest princess didn't expect that she was so "generous", but instead buried a bane, and not long after, she was so tired that she lost her life in vain!