Chapter 57: Changing Face
Looking at Concubine Rong's wonderful performance, Gu Wanyin sighed a little in her heart. However, he pretended to be panicked on his face, and hesitated and said, "Auntie, isn't it okay?" How can we go to meet the Queen Mother? ”
The old lady also regretted it at this time, and when she heard Gu Wanyin say this, she immediately said: "Yes, Concubine Rong, let's go out of the palace first." We didn't receive a summons, so it was not good to disturb the Queen Mother's purity. ”
The old lady thought that if she said it so clearly, Concubine Rong would definitely understand what she meant. Moreover, Concubine Rong will definitely follow her. After all, no matter what, she is Concubine Rong's mother, and as a daughter, it is not easy to disobey her mother.
But to the old lady's surprise, Concubine Rong didn't seem to hear what she meant, but said more insistively: "How come? The Queen Mother likes to be lively the most. If you know you're there and don't go to see you, then you will be angry. Besides, the Queen Mother also recited Wanyin. That's why I have to see you today. ”
The old lady was depressed for a while, but looking at Concubine Rong's gorgeous clothes, she didn't dare to show anything. It just feels bitter - it seems, something has changed.
Seeing the old lady's unnatural look, Gu Wanyin's heart softened, she reached out to hold the old lady's hand, and softly accepted Concubine Rong's proposal: "It's up to my aunt to decide." My aunt doesn't hurt me. ”
Concubine Rong was very satisfied with Gu Wanyin's suppleness and obedience, and immediately smiled and praised: "It's still Wanyin sensible." ”
The corners of the old lady's mouth twitched, and her lips moved slightly, but in the end she didn't make any sound. Now, since Concubine Rong has decided, it is useless for her to say anything. I didn't expect things to turn out like this.
The old lady only felt a little chilled. A feeling of exhaustion suddenly came over me.
Concubine Rong was a little afraid to look at the old lady, and opened her head slightly. She told herself that at this time, she must not be soft-hearted. Her decision was correct, so she had to stick to it—even if the old lady didn't agree.
Gu Wanyin took in Concubine Rong's reaction, and her heart was peaceful. Before entering the palace, she was still nervous, but now that she has entered the palace, she has completely calmed down. She believes that her efforts will pay off. It's just that when the time comes....... Concubine Rong doesn't know what will happen?
Will you be angry, or will you simply ignore her?
Either way, she's willing to accept it. Because, either way, it's a good thing for her.
Although the old lady was extremely unhappy, she also had to follow Concubine Rong to Tai**.
Concubine Rong easily brought them in - so smoothly that it seemed that it had been arranged in advance.
Gu Wanyin hooked the corners of her mouth, and then straightened her spine. The previous gentleness and gentleness suddenly disappeared, and was replaced by a shrewd atmosphere—a temperament that can only be cultivated by long-term control of everything. From such a temperament, it is not difficult to see whether a person's temperament is weak or decisive and resolute.
It's a pity that Concubine Rong didn't look back. If she could look back and see Gu Wanyin's changes, then she would definitely regret bringing Gu Wanyin over.
However, how could Concubine Rong take back the feet that had already stepped in front of the Queen Mother? She couldn't, and she didn't dare.
Concubine Rong bowed down with a smile: "Say hello to the Queen Mother." ”
Gu Wanyin and the old lady also saluted together.
The Queen Mother is obviously older than when she was at the beginning, and her temples have a little frost - although they are well maintained, they are old after all.
However, although the person is old, the queen mother's momentum as a superior person has not decreased, but has become more intense - just a simple glance at it, it makes people inexplicably frightened and feel huge pressure.
Gu Wanyin took a deep breath and suppressed the influence of the Queen Mother's power on her.
The Queen Mother smiled and excused them. Then he casually glanced down.
Gu Wanyin and the others just stood up straight. Although she was still bowing her head, Gu Wanyin immediately attracted the attention of the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother's gaze stayed on Gu Wanyin for a long time before she moved away, and then the Queen Mother laughed: "Concubine Rong, this is your niece, right?" Sure enough, it's a rare beauty. There are so many beauties in our palace, but there are few who can compare to this girl. ”
The Queen Mother's words may be polite, but they still make people feel shocked - when did the Queen Mother praise someone so much? The Queen Mother almost pressed the title of the first beauty in the capital on Gu Wanyin in disguise. After all, not to mention the capital, almost all the beauties of the entire Great Yan Dynasty are concentrated in the palace.
Concubine Rong was also a little frightened, but more of it was ecstatic. The more the Queen Mother praised, the more the Queen Mother liked Gu Wanyin. In this way, her purpose will be easier to achieve.
Concubine Rong was about to speak, but Gu Wanyin had already stepped forward one step ahead of her, her steps were steady, although she lowered her head, her back was straight, her attitude was respectful but not humble, and even her voice was calm and unwavering, and she didn't see any joy: "The Queen Mother praised it falsely, and Wanyin didn't dare to take it." How many beauties are there in the palace? Wanyin is just a little beautiful. ”
Concubine Rong turned her head to look at her in surprise, and her expression immediately became a little strange - why did this girl look like two people just now?
Could it be that this girl deliberately confused herself? Or, does she want to be in the limelight in front of the Queen Mother?
Either way, it made Concubine Rong a little annoyed.
The Queen Mother raised her eyebrows slightly, and her smile did not decrease: "Your aunt has always praised you, and it was the case today." The Gu family's tutor is really good, and he can teach such a good girl. ”
When the old lady heard this, her heart suddenly jumped violently, and she almost couldn't stand - what does the queen mother mean, like the second girl? Could it be that what Concubine Rong said is going to come true?
The old lady said with some bitterness: "Thank you Queen Mother for your praise." The Queen Mother's words not only praised Gu Wanyin, but also praised the entire Gu family. What an honor it is to spread the word? But what should have been joyful made the old lady a little unmotivated.
Gu Wanyin's heart also jumped, and a trace of panic appeared in her heart. At the same time, I can't help but speculate - what does the Queen Mother mean?
However, Gu Wanyin didn't think too much, and the Queen Mother suddenly spoke again: "But as a woman, appearance is important, and talent and virtue are also more important." Are you yes or no? ”
The Queen Mother looked straight at Gu Wanyin, that is to say, her question indicated that Gu Wanyin should answer it.
Concubine Rong's face suddenly became a little ugly - sure enough, this girl's self-assertion made the Queen Mother unhappy.
Thinking of the possible consequences next, Concubine Rong suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.
Not only Concubine Rong, but also the old lady. The old lady was almost so weak that she couldn't stand—
Gu Wanyin was the calmest one, she didn't even hesitate or hesitate, and immediately replied decisively: "The Queen Mother is extremely right. A woman's appearance is important, but a woman with an empty face is like a vase placed there. And the talented and self-respecting woman is different, even if Shaohua is no longer in the future, it will never be disgusted, but more respectable. ”
The Queen Mother's originally sharp eyes suddenly softened, and she even laughed out loud: "You girl has courage." The mourners want to keep you. ”
As soon as the Queen Mother's words came out, everyone's faces changed.