Chapter Five Hundred and Eighty Third: Attack
According to regulations, on the 15th day of each month, enter the palace to pay your respects.
In the past, Xiao Qin'er used to run to the palace every three days, regardless of whether it was the first or fifteenth day of the lunar new year.
Take the child to feel the presence in front of the girls.
This year, however, she changed her past habits and strictly abided by the rules. She would not enter the palace until the first and fifteenth day of the lunar new year.
Fifteen today.
Early in the morning, she, Gu Jiu, Ouyang Fu, and Cui Shi went to the palace in a carriage to pay their respects.
She looked at Mrs. Cui, "Sister-in-law is very powerful, set rules for Mrs. Cai."
Cui said expressionlessly: "All the concubines of my highness have to set up rules. Hu and Bai didn't shirk their slack."
Tsk!
Set rules for the Hu family and the Bai family, can it be compared with the Cai family?
Obviously he is a trainer, but he wants to be a fair and honest wife.
Who doesn't know who.
Xiao Qin'er smiled contemptuously, showing some contempt for Cui Shi.
Ouyang Fu covered her lips and smiled, making it clear that she didn't want to get involved in the joke.
The third wife Cui was a little annoyed.
She was born in the Cui family of Hedong, and she received strict standard education since she was a child, and she should be dignified and polite at all times.
Everyone around her has been like her since she was a child, no matter what she thinks in her heart, she is always polite when she meets her.
Who would have thought of marrying the third prince, and meeting three sisters-in-law who didn't follow the rules.
The eldest lady is jealous, and her Highness has not even had a concubine after being married for many years. God, what's even more frightening is that the eldest lady is very righteous.
The second wife, Ouyang Fu, does not think it is a big deal to watch the excitement, and never hides her thoughts on watching the excitement. The dignified wife of the prince should cover up a thing or two anyway.
The fourth wife, Xiao Qin'er, was even worse. Not only was she jealous, but she also had a particularly violent temper. If you don't like it, you have to speak it out and scold it.
Choi was very disillusioned.
When the royal family chooses a daughter-in-law, don't they look at the character of the girl's family?
She looked at the wives of other palaces, they were all okay, not out of line.
Only the three sisters-in-law,
One is more self-sufficient than the other.
All of these turned out to be the prince's wife, the royal daughter-in-law.
Cui once thought that she married a nouveau riche, not a prince.
Only the nouveau riche would be so careless.
The eldest lady has occupied His Highness for so many years, His Highness doesn't even have a concubine, and the empresses in the palace don't even ask.
Cui felt incredible.
She didn't know that, the girls tried to control it, but it was useless.
Xiao Qin'er muttered, "The third sister-in-law just can't tolerate people, so she just wants to pretend to be dignified."
The four of them walked together, how could Cui not hear Xiao Qin'er's words.
She recoiled with rage.
unacceptable.
Talking about right and wrong in front of people is very particular.
Cui took a deep breath, "I don't understand why the fourth sibling is against me? I set rules for His Highness's concubine, could it be wrong?"
"That's right, there's nothing wrong with it. I just can't see someone being hypocritical. It's a matter of course that I don't like Mrs. Cai. If you say it openly, no one will laugh at you. You are talking about high-sounding words at the same time. Interested in the reason?"
Xiao Qin'er stared at Cui Shi with a half-smile, and continued: "Like me, if you are unhappy, you can vent your anger on the concubine's room. I am aboveboard. Who dares to say that I am not at all. Say I can't tolerate the concubine's room, yes, I I just can't tolerate them, I just don't like them, so I want to clean them up and vent my anger."
Before marrying into the royal family, Mrs. Cui had never even heard such straightforward remarks.
The environment in which she grew up, everyone abides by the rules. Unlike these sisters-in-law, they seem to never understand what concealment is.
Cui gritted her teeth, and said in a neutral tone: "I set rules for the concubine's room, so it has nothing to do with the fourth sibling. Are the fourth siblings being too lenient?"
Xiao Qin'er laughed, "Just chatting. There is still a distance from the Compassionate Ning Palace, and we usually walk over there chatting. Third sister-in-law needs to get used to it."
Can't get used to it.
It is impossible to get used to it in this life.
Who can get used to being pointed at the nose and scolded for hypocrisy.
Cui Shi looked at Gu Jiu, "May my sister-in-law uphold justice."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows and smiled, "We are all sisters-in-law, so we don't need to care about the third siblings if we chat for a while."
Cui was angry.
Xiao Qin'er pursed her lips and smiled.
"My sister-in-law still understands her life and never wrongs herself." Ouyang Fu said softly.
Gu Jiu smiled, noncommittal.
The four of them came to the Compassion Palace to pay their respects.
Empress Dowager Xiao liked Xiao Qin'er the most, followed by Cui Shi.
Ouyang Fu and Gu Jiu both stood aside.
Empress Dowager Xiao called the two to talk to her and asked a lot.
Ouyang Fu followed Gu Jiu, sitting on the chair as quietly as a chicken.
Seeing the lively talk over there, she couldn't help it, so she whispered to Gu Jiu, "Sister-in-law, as the eldest sister-in-law, is not as respectable as the third and fourth siblings, isn't it sad? I don't think it's worth it for sister-in-law .”
Gu Jiu sneered and said, "It's not the first time this happened, is it too late for the second sibling to feel sorry for me?"
Ouyang Fu was deflated, she was quick to wit, and said: "I don't care that the third younger sibling has just entered the house, and surpassed the sister-in-law to gain the Queen Mother's attention."
Gu Jiu looked at Ouyang Fu with a half-smile, "The second younger sibling is upset that the third younger sibling is more valued by the Queen Mother than you, I understand. The second younger sibling doesn't need to draw me in. As for me, are these important?"
"Why is it not important?" Asked back, Ouyang Fu hastily defended: "I have no objection to the third sibling, let alone the slightest bit of resentment."
Gu Jiu didn't care if he was angry with Cui Shi or not.
She said to Ouyang Fu: "I don't expect the Empress Dowager to pay attention to eating and living. Whether the Empress Dowager attaches importance to it is naturally not important to me."
Ouyang Fu was tongue-tied, and it took her a while to make a sound, and sighed deeply.
"My sister-in-law is still living comfortably. I am absolutely inferior."
Gu Jiu smiled, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
After that, the four went to Weiyang Palace to pay their respects.
Empress Pei was a little tired and not in good spirits, she said a few words and sent the four of them away.
When leaving the palace gate, Gu Jiu asked Eunuch Wen, "Is the queen mother feeling well? What does the imperial doctor say?"
Eunuch Wen bowed slightly, "Reporting to Da Furen, my mother had some headaches and brain fever two days ago after blowing the wind. After taking the medicine, the fever dissipated, and she has recovered a lot. It's just that the spirit is not good, and I can't get up all the energy."
"No big problem?"
"Don't worry, Madam, the imperial doctor said that the empress has not fully recovered, and it is normal to feel tired."
Xiao Qin'er clutched her chest, "Thank God. I hope my mother will recover soon."
Gu Jiu was a little puzzled, why did Mrs. Pei blow the wind?
Pei is a middle-aged woman.
When she was in the palace, Pei was not willing to go out. Chunhetang in the Wangfu is her comfort zone, and she is happy to stay in Chunhetang and play with those screens all the time.
After entering the palace, Mrs. Pei is a house as always.
Unless necessary, she mostly played with those screens in Weiyang Palace.
Empress Pei, who is so nerdy, was blown by the wind, hoping it was just because of carelessness.
Gu Jiu said to Eunuch Wen: "These days, it's hot and cold, and it's very easy to catch a cold. Please take care of yourself after telling your mother, Eunuch Wen."
"If the eldest lady says, our family will bring it to the empress. The ladies are interested today, please go back."
Gu Jiu nodded, ready to leave the palace.
Xiao Qin'er said: "I have to visit Empress Zhaoyi, I can't go back to the palace with all sisters-in-laws, all sisters-in-laws forgive me."
"Three siblings go."
Ouyang Fu also went to Concubine Shen Xian to pay her respects, bid farewell to everyone and left.
In the end, only Gu Jiu and Cui Shi were left.
"Third siblings, are you leaving the palace?"
Cui pursed her lips and nodded, "I'm with sister-in-law."
The two walked slowly outside the palace.
Gu Jiu was thinking about Brother Yu in his heart, and really wanted to go to the school to have a look.
However, the school was set up in the former dynasty, where the courtiers discussed and participated in politics. As a female family member, Gu Jiu is not allowed to step in without an edict.
Cui Shi took the opportunity to say to Gu Jiu: "I'm new here, if I offend you, I ask my sister-in-law to forgive me, forgive me a little bit."
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, "Third siblings are worrying too much, there is no offense."
"But the fourth sibling treats me..." Cui looked very worried.
"She just has a bad mouth." Gu Jiu said indifferently, "You don't have to take her words to heart."
Cui obviously breathed a sigh of relief, "After listening to my sister-in-law, I finally feel relieved."
The two of them were about to reach the palace gate, when a servant hurried over with Xiao Huangmen, "Finally caught up. Madam Zhao, follow our house quickly."
Gu Jiu looked at the person in surprise, "Excuse me, father-in-law?"
The servant patted his head, "Our family works in Xingqing Palace, and Eunuch Chang is our godfather. His Majesty learned that Mrs. Zhao has entered the palace, and specially invited her to Xingqing Palace to talk. Your Majesty is waiting, Mrs. Zhao hurriedly Bar."
Gu Jiu stared at the servant's waist.
The servant knew that he was unfamiliar, so he quickly took off the badge from his waist and handed it to Gu Jiu for a look.
Gu Jiu glanced, it was indeed the servant of Xingqing Palace.
She laughed immediately, "Forgive me, Eunuch. There are many people in the palace, and I am not sure about Eunuch's identity. I am always worried. Eunuch will lead the way."
"Madam Zhao please."
"Third brother and sister, I'm going to Xingqing Palace. It's okay for you to leave the palace and return home alone?"
Gu Jiu did not forget Cui Shi.
Cui quickly said: "Sister-in-law, just go, I can do it alone."
Gu Jiu followed the servant to Xingqing Palace.
Xiao Qin'er came to the harem to meet Xiao Zhaoyi.
When the two sisters met, Xiao Qin'er's face turned cold, "Sister, please turn the left and right screens back."
Xiao Zhaoyi looked at her calmly, "Sister, if you have anything to say, you might as well just say it."
Xiao Qin'er smiled sarcastically, since Xiao Zhaoyi didn't care, why should she be so scruples.
She took out a folded handkerchief from her bosom, and then uncovered it layer by layer, and a bookmark appeared in front of her eyes.
The bookmark is well preserved, because it is always wrapped in a handkerchief, and even the handkerchief is stained with a faint fragrance of gardenia.
"Does this bookmark look familiar to my sister?" Xiao Qin'er's eyes burst into flames, but her tone was unusually calm.
When Xiao Zhaoyi saw the bookmark, her pupils shrank, and then she smiled nonchalantly, "It's just a bookmark."
"Is this just a bookmark?" Xiao Qin'er looked gravely.
Xiao Zhaoyi waved her hand, "Everyone back down. Without my order, no one is allowed to come in."
The palace people filed away.
Xiao Zhaoyi pouted behind Xiao Qin'er.
Xiao Qin'er suppressed her anger, and sent out all the servants around her.