Chapter 53: A Woman's Scheming (2)
I think I want to drink the tea of the crown princess today, and Queen Helian is dressed more solemnly than before. She deliberately wore a crimson Luan Niao Chaofeng embroidered robe, which was full of pictures of Luan Niao Chaofeng embroidered with gold threads; The face is pasted with flowers, although he does not wear a phoenix crown, but the hair bun is inserted with red gold ring beads and nine exquisite hairpins; A complete set of gold bracelets and gold rings were worn on one hand, which was jeweled and graceful.
But what's the use of being luxurious? The figure she tried so hard to maintain was that she had a slightly convex belly, a neck wrapped around the placket, and a weathered face. The more splendid the clothes, the more she looks old, but she can still see the style of the year.
The saddest thing in this world is nothing more than two things, one is the end of the hero, and the other is the twilight of the beauty. Her aunt, Helian Biyue, interprets the latter very well.
Ming Danshu sighed slightly, and soon straightened her expression, and smiled at the three people in the hall: "The concubine has really picked up a big bargain, and before I can meet in the palace, I will see the true face of the princess." It's really the first month near the water! ”
When Queen Helian heard this, a smile finally appeared on her face.
Wei Nong smiled at her and said, "I didn't expect to meet Ming Liangdi here." ”
Wei Nong's sentence can't discern any emotion, and outsiders seem to blame, but it is not very similar. The meaning of this is a matter of opinion.
But after all, from the bright side, a prince Liangdi ran into the queen's palace and bumped into the newlywed princess, which is really inappropriate.
At least Ming Danshu was heartbroken when she heard this. She saw that Wei Nong was slightly taller than herself, and she was bowing her head respectfully, so she needed to raise her eyes slightly to look up at the other party at this moment. This feeling made her very unhappy, especially when the crown princess's gaze was so careless.
It is true that Twilight Weinong is the crown princess, she is the prince Liangdi, and the other party doesn't seem to need to give her face. But her identity and family background are here, who dares to despise it? Those who know a little bit about the world know how to be polite to her, just like today's occasion, it will definitely not make her feel embarrassed like Twilight.
If other women save her face, she will only think that this person does not know the scene and does not know what to do. But Twilight smacked her face, which was definitely intentional.
Thinking of someone's stunned look last night, Ming Danshu lowered her eyes and straightened her sleeves, taking advantage of the situation to no longer look at Wei Fu, but there was a self-reproachful smile on her lips: "It was the concubine who came to the Feng Dynasty Palace beyond the system and abruptly surprised the princess." ”
Wei Nong nodded and didn't answer again.
Nie Xingyi knew that Ming Danshu had a lot of thoughts, and seeing that she was slightly lazy and perfunctory, she had no choice but to express her concern: "This morning, the crown princess asked about you." Did you rest well in the Yinuan Hall last night? ”
"Very good, His Royal Highness Xie and the crown princess are concerned." Ming Danshu said to herself again: "But last night the concubine's dormitory caught fire, which disturbed your new marriage, and the concubine felt very guilty. ”
"It's just an accident, and it's not your fault." Nie Xingyi gave Ming Danshu enough face.
A few people laughed in the main hall for a while, and Queen Helian said to Nie Xingyi: "Today, the crown princess has to accept the palace to visit, don't miss the hour, you go back first." Mrs. Ming is going to enter the palace in the near future, and I will leave Ming Liangdi to say a few words. ”
Nie Xingyi and Wei Nong didn't say much, they saluted and left together. After leaving the Fengchao Palace, the two walked slowly towards the East Palace, and Nie Xingyi said in a low voice: "After all, Danshu has the support of the queen mother, and she is the concubine of Mingxiang, you give her some face in the future." ”
Wei Nong looked at the various flowers planted on the palace road, and asked with a smile: "With the support of the queen, why didn't you let her be the crown princess?" ”
Nie Xingyi had already figured out the slightly thick temperament, and knew that she had no malicious intentions, so he sighed helplessly.
"What? Are you worried about a fire in your backyard? Wei Nong asked with a playful smile again.
This really hit Nie Xingyi's worries. Now Mingxiang is his help, and Wei Nong is also his ally, and both sides cannot be offended by public and private. He was afraid that Weinong would not get along with Ming Danshu, so he would be caught in the middle and in a dilemma.
"You have to do the scene, right?" Nie Xingyi persuaded Wei Nong: "Actually, Danshu is a person who knows how to measure. Whatever she says, you just answer, don't give her a step. ”
"Do I have one?" Faintly indicating innocence.
Nie Xingyi glanced at her, saw her unconcerned expression, and didn't know if she was deliberately against Ming Danshu. If so, she looks calm and breezy at the moment; If not, she clearly saved Ming Danshu's face.
Could it be because of Nie Xingji?
Nie Xingyi felt that he didn't feel good in his heart again, and after thinking about it, he still made his mind clear, and said, "Don't you think, are you hostile to Danshu just now?" ”
"Really?" Wei Nong seemed to think about it seriously before replying: "Maybe I saw that she was too conceited and wanted to frustrate her spirit." ”
If the woman next to her answered like this, Nie Xingyi would believe it. But he felt that Weinong was not this kind of person, let alone this kind of mind. It can be seen that she is because of Nie Xingji.
It turns out that she knows everything.
Although Nie Xingyi thought so in his heart, he also said perfunctorily: "It's normal for her to be conceited like her with such a family background, right?" ”
"It's normal. That's why God hates demons. Wei Nong was blunt.
For some reason, Nie Xingyi felt funny when he heard this, and Fang Cai's worries were swept away, and he only thought about the words "God hates ghosts and hates", and tried his best to restrain his smile: "Are you admitting it?" Are you hostile to her? ”
Wei Nong's footsteps paused, and his face was expressionless: "Women's hostility often comes from jealousy. What am I jealous of her? ”
Nie Xingyi was once again dumbfounded.
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As soon as the two of them left, Queen Helian changed her face and asked Ming Danshu coldly: "You know that the crown princess is going to come to serve tea today, what are you doing here?" ”
Ming Danshu immediately said pitifully: "Auntie...... The niece is ......"
"That's it!" Queen Helian waved her hand to stop her, looked impatient, and asked, "Good one, why is there a fire in your dormitory?" Also picked the day of the prince's wedding? ”
"It was an ......accident," Mindanshu replied with her head down.
"Accidents? What a coincidence. Queen Helian's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she looked Ming Danshu up and down: "Danshu, do you still want to hide that little bit from me?" ”
"Are you demonstrating to the Crown Princess? Or are you complaining to me? Complaining that I didn't put you in the position of crown princess? Queen Helian asked three questions in succession.
When Ming Danshu heard this, she saw that she didn't think about Nie Xingji, so she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and pretended to be aggrieved: "The niece doesn't dare." But the niece didn't understand, you said at the time, the crown princess is none other than me. Why did you choose someone else now? ”
Ming Danshu lowered her voice as she spoke, and quickly pointed in the direction outside the hall: "Also, the appearance of the crown princess...... She's obviously ......"
"She's the eldest princess's daughter!" Queen Helian interrupted her very quickly, and rebuked: "It is not unusual for people to be similar, you are too out of shape today!" ”
Are people similar? Ming Danshu sneered in her heart. There may be similarities in appearance, but what about age? As we all know, the young daughter who defines Hou has just passed the end of her life, and she has been frail and sickly, and it is rare to see people in the boudoir; But the crown princess is faintly thick, where is a fifteen-year-old girl? Distinct is much more mature! Moreover, he is heroic and ruddy, and he doesn't look like a sick seedling at all!
If she had been fooled by Queen Helian in the past, maybe she wouldn't have thought much about it. But what Nie Xingji said last night...... has already hinted at her, the identity of the crown princess has something inside! It is clear that Princess Qingcheng came back from the dead and replaced someone else's family background!
This must not be a defiled court, it can be seen that Qingcheng is not the daughter of King Yan. With such a deep inside story, Queen Helian didn't even mention a word to her, and even unexpectedly chose Princess Qingcheng as the crown princess!
It can be seen that she, the queen's aunt, has never regarded her as her own! In that case, what's wrong with her helping Nie Xingji? Women, you have to think about yourself!
The more Ming Danshu thought about it, the more angry she became, and her bright and delicate face was already faintly red. She squeezed out two tears, and like the harem resentful woman, she knelt at the feet of Queen Helian and cried: "Aunt! What is the niece not doing well enough? Let you abandon me? In this situation, what is the point of me staying in the East Palace? ”
"Then ask yourself!" Queen Helian suddenly raised her voice and scolded: "You have been married for four years, have you ever had children? You are calculating in your own heart, and you still blame me? ”
Ming Danshu's throat tightened, and she was immediately choked and speechless. Indeed, in the past four years, she has tried every way to prevent pregnancy every time she is favored, and there are many beauties in the East Palace, and there is no shortage of her to give birth.
She guessed that the prince knew the inside story. But she pretended not to be pregnant, and the prince also pretended to complain by her, not only did not pierce it, but also often comforted her softly. Later, his presence in her gradually decreased.
Both of them are well aware and relatively acting. Although she is tired, she has no fear and peace of mind.
Thinking of this, Ming Danshu immediately lowered her head and sobbed: "Why don't I want to have a child? Don't you have a grudge in your heart? What is the way out for a child born to a concubine? I am a concubine, do you want my child to be a concubine? ”
As she spoke, she raised her eyes to look at Queen Helian, and put her grievances into three points. When Queen Helian heard her words, she naturally believed it, and her tone softened slightly: "In this matter, it is my aunt who is sorry for you." But I'm only a queen after all, and everything must be done with the king's will first, do you understand? ”
Ming Danshu sneered in her heart. Obviously, the king was jealous of the queen's power, and deliberately suppressed the Helian clan and the Ming clan, but let her put on a virtuous and virtuous appearance.
"What about Twilight? Why did you fall in love with her again? The matter ...... You didn't even tell me! Ming Danshu mentioned it again with an excuse, and she was really aggrieved in her heart.
"Tell you beforehand, will you agree? Don't want to make a fuss? Queen Helian closed her eyes slightly and pondered for a moment: "As for why she was chosen, it is naturally a compromise." I do not agree with the king's favorite candidate; I fancied, but the king refused, if this continues, when will the prince get married? Shall I insist on choosing you and tear my face with the king? ”
Ming Danshu pursed her lips and bowed her head, still kneeling under the phoenix seat, sobbing silently.
The aunt and niece each had their own thoughts, each concealing it, and neither of them found out that the other was not sincere, and they were both confident in their superb cover-up methods and perfect excuses.