Chapter Ninety-Six: Confidante
Early the next morning, Xu Nuo'er and Mo Xingchen returned to the palace. I saw the Queen Mother sitting firmly in the main courtyard, waiting for Mo Xingchen and Xu Nuo'er to come back.
"Where did you go when you dignified prince and princess dressed like this? It seems that you didn't take the task given to you by the mourning family, right? Since the half-year deadline has arrived, and you haven't moved, I can only fulfill my promise, although Xiuyun can't marry in, but Caihe, the goddaughter of the mourning family, is also a talented woman, and it is more than enough for you to be low. The Queen Mother came up and crackled and reprimanded.
Xu Nuo'er's heart suddenly fell to the bottom, could this old woman not match her own eight characters and was born to make a mistake? Why do you always think of ways to deal with her one day, is it useful to have a child in a hurry? Besides, she is only sixteen, is it too early to give birth to a child, she didn't want to be promoted to a mother so early.
Mo Xingchen frowned slightly, and then said unhurriedly: "Queen Mother, Nuo'er and I are always working hard, please give us some more time, as for the matter of this side concubine entering the door, please think twice." ”
When the queen mother heard this, her face suddenly sank like water, and she said coldly: "I know that you are like glue now, but unfilial piety is great, it has been a year since the two of you got married, and the princess's stomach has not moved at all, you are not in a hurry, the mourning family is in a hurry." ”
"Hehe, the queen mother is wrong to blame Nuo'er, this Nuo'er has been in the house for nearly a year, but in the first half of the year, I respected Nuo'er as if I had never had the same room, how could I be happy? Mo Xingchen explained helplessly.
He didn't want to explain, but he felt that it was too sorry to make a promise, obviously they had been together for a few days, how could they say that there was joy and joy, and that didn't scare him.
The Queen Mother was also stunned when she heard this, it turned out that the rumors from the outside world that King Fu and the princess were not in harmony before it turned out to be groundless, and there was indeed such a thing.
She was indeed not of the same mind with Mo Xingchen before, otherwise how could she watch Qin Xianmei monopolize Mo Xingchen and she was not in a hurry at all. In this way, it seems that it is really necessary for her to put an eyeliner and secretly observe the wind and grass between Mo Xingchen and Xu Yue'er, otherwise she is really not at ease.
Thinking about it, the Queen Mother let King Fu take a concubine is getting stronger and stronger, there is no room for maneuver at all, the Queen Mother looked at the two people in front of her with a smile, and said authentically: "This concubine was negotiated by us before, and the gentleman is difficult to chase after him, everyone agreed at the time, presumably Princess Fu will not have an opinion, right?"
"What the Queen Mother said is very true, Nuo'er doesn't dare to have an opinion. Xu Nuo'er smiled indifferently, although she was a hundred unwilling in her heart, she couldn't say it.
"Oh, listening to Princess Fu's words, why did she say it so reluctantly, did the decision of the mourning family make you very unhappy?" The Queen Mother's face was even darker, and she said unrelentingly.
"Queen Mother, you are too worried, marriage has been the order of parents since ancient times, not to mention the prince, even ordinary dignitaries and nobles have three wives and four concubines, this is really a common thing, Nuo'er will not make trouble with the prince because of this matter. Xu Yu'er hated it in her heart, but she pretended to be very generous.
The Queen Mother teased her eyelids when she heard this, nodded slightly, it seems to be very useful, in short, her words are holy decrees, who dares to disobey is absolutely not, don't even think about it.
Mo Xingchen's mood suddenly became heavy, his relationship with Xu Nuo'er had just begun, and taking a concubine like this was not only unfair to Xu Nuo'er, but also harmful to the peace of the backyard of the palace!
However, the will behind the scenes cannot be violated, which is very embarrassing, on one side is his beloved woman, on the other hand is the strong queen mother, and offending no one on both sides.
Mo Xingchen had an idea, and said with a smile: "It's okay for the queen mother to take a concubine, but the child has a request?"
"Oh? Hearing this, the Queen Mother was slightly stunned, and after a while, she regained her clarity and said lightly.
"That's right, the child had a crush before, because there was no chance to tell you, you arranged a concubine candidate for the child, since you want to take a concubine, shouldn't you let them enter the door together, but also to be auspicious, double happiness. Mo Xingchen had a serious face, and it really didn't sound like a joke.
The queen mother was happy when she heard this, it seems that her son didn't take that arrogant girl too seriously, otherwise there would be no other person who she likes, and now she begged her to agree to the door.
"I don't know whose daughter she is, but she's a well-informed master?" the Queen Mother glanced at the expressionless promise, and deliberately raised her voice and asked.
"After she is a loyal minister, she is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she will sing small songs to amuse you. Mo Xingchen mentioned this confidante but the conversation box opened, and his eyebrows flew and danced very appreciatively.
Xu Nuo'er's heart was dripping blood, and her sadness suddenly flowed backwards. The man she had just opened her heart to accept had made another confidante behind her back, and what was even more ironic was that he wanted to bring this confidante into the house with that woman.
It is said that the prince and the general are fraternal, and now she really feels that the man who swore to her last night that he would love her for the rest of his life agreed to marry a concubine and enter the door, and he also wanted to marry two people at the same time, which is really a good thing.
Xu Nuo'er was so angry in her heart, when did she suffer such anger, dare not put her Xu Nuo'er in her eyes, she promised him to completely disappear from her eyes, this is the palace, but she can't afford to provoke and hide, it's a big deal to leave. Before, she was always ready to escape, but later, because Mo Xingchen influenced her little by little, her wandering heart had a harbor to dock, and she settled down and was ready to stay with him here.
Who knew that the plan had not changed quickly, and in just a few days, her previous idea of running away had once again taken over.
She is not a person who can swallow her anger, nor is she a person who can see other people's faces alive, so if she is uncomfortable, she will not force herself, she always remembers to be kind to herself at all times, women should be kind to themselves, others can not take you seriously, but you must always remember to take yourself seriously.
"Since such an excellent wonderful person, how can there be a reason not to let them enter the door, then according to your wishes, choose a good day and an auspicious day, let them enter the door together, anyway, it is also a concubine, and there is no need to invite guests, you and the princess discuss it, just choose a date. The Queen Mother immediately agreed.
His pimpling son finally thought about it, and if he wanted to spread the branches, he had to recruit concubines, otherwise he would only rely on the few hens in his house who didn't lay eggs, and it would be too late for anything.
"Yes, please rest assured, Nuo'er and I will do this immediately, and we will definitely report to the queen mother when the time comes. Mo Xingchen said with a smile.
The Queen Mother was very satisfied, and nodded again and again, her little son has finally grown up, and now she knows that her intentions are good, and she knows that she will follow his wishes and make her happy, it seems that she really didn't hurt him in vain!
"Well, I'm sure you'll be able to figure this out. The Queen Mother got up with a smile, her purpose was achieved, and she was going to drive back to the palace.
"Son-in-law sends off the queen mother!" Mo Xingchen hurriedly saluted.
"Nuo'er sends off the Queen Mother!" Xu Nuo'er also followed Shi Li. Some clues can be heard from the names of these two people. Since Xu Nuo'er entered the palace, she rarely called the Queen Mother the Queen Mother, in fact, according to the number of etiquette, she is the concubine and is qualified to call the Queen Mother the Queen Mother with Mo Xingchen, but Xu Nuo'er seems to be born with the Queen Mother, she doesn't want to be close to the Queen Mother at all, she has more respect for the Queen Mother and the rest is insufficient.
The Queen Mother glanced at the two of them, and said lightly: "Excuse me, you have to run the palace well, and don't let me hear about the intrigue in the palace in the future." The Queen Mother threw down this suspicious sentence and drove away.
Xu Nuo'er and Mo Xingchen had been watching the Queen Mother Luan drive away at the gate, and then they entered the courtyard. Xu Nuo'er walked in front of him angrily, deliberately distancing himself from Mo Xingchen.
Of course, Mo Xingchen could see that this woman was angry, and she was angry because she was jealous.
Mo Xingchen followed behind Xu Nuo'er without saying a word, Xu Nuo'er looked at him without explaining and became even more angry, and returned to Xiaoxiang Yuan as quickly as possible, and almost locked the door.
A certain master followed behind and laughed in his heart, it turned out that this little woman was jealous like this, it was so funny.
Xiao Cui looked at the front and back, one was puffing up, the other was serious, and her heart was suddenly beating the drum, this can't be because of something quarreling, right?
"Miss, you, what's wrong with you?" asked Xiao Cui timidly.
"No, your young lady and I are comfortable anywhere. Xu Nuo'er was so angry that he didn't choose to speak.
"It's really supposed to be comfortable everywhere. Mo Xingchen interjected without fear of death.
"Master, it's only noon, don't you need to go to Zhang Luo about the matter of taking a concubine? When the two newcomers enter the house together, at least they must have a courtyard to live in, right? Don't say that I didn't remind you, when the queen mother blames it, you can carry it yourself, and I can remind you today." Xu Nuo'er said angrily.
"No'er, you are the princess, it seems that you should be in charge of these things, and they will live wherever you arrange for them. Mo Xingchen held back a smile and said lightly.
"This is what you said, don't regret it, I think the courtyard next to the stable is good, the place is quiet and the scenery is unique, it is very suitable for the beauty that the Queen Mother looked for you, she should also cultivate her mind here, find someone to change the brand, and change it to Nianxinyuan." "Xu Er has a deep meaning.
"Yes, miss, Xiao Cui will go and order. Xiao Cui immediately took the order and turned down.
"The other is your confidante, then live in the courtyard before An Xinran, where the environment is good, it looks more generous than me, and don't neglect others. Xu Yu'er said wrongly, and he wanted to chop Mo Xingchen into dumplings.
"Okay, yes, the princess is indeed very thoughtful, then it is decided, and when the time comes, it will be done according to the princess's will. As for the date, let's choose three days later, lest the queen mother blame it after a long time, you and I can't explain it. Mo Xingchen said with a faint smile.
"Hmph, I think you can't wait! It's okay, you have to come sooner or later, come early and get ahead, then three days later. Xu Nuo'er gritted her teeth and nodded.
Mo Xingchen got up with a smile, and was busy instructing his subordinates to decorate the palace in a new way, although there was no need to entertain guests, but the joy that should be there was still indispensable.