Dressed as a concubine instead of a concubine

Wang Ruixuan is a sensible child. He nodded heavily and said, "I will definitely work hard."

Meng Xiyue didn't quite understand why Xie Junyi was so harsh on Wang Ruixuan.

He is already much better than other kids of his age. Based on his current performance, he will definitely go to high school in the future.

But she always felt that Xie Junyi seemed to have higher expectations for this child.

Thinking of this, she asked after Wang Ruixuan left.

"Any clues about Ruixuan's father?"

Xie Junyi paused for a moment, then shook his head, "That jade pendant has no special features, so it's hard to find its owner."

"Then maybe his father is no longer in the capital."

Meng Xiyue thought that Miss Wang hadn't contacted that man for so many years, maybe he had gone to work as an official somewhere else.

"It's possible. I'll check it out." Xie Junyi said perfunctorily.

Meng Xiyue glanced at him and asked tentatively, "If his father can never be found, are you willing to let him stay in the palace?"

"He calls me brother, so I am his relative."

Wang Ruixuan's identity will naturally be made public when the time is right. Before that, he cannot leave Prince Qi's Mansion.

"That's good."

Immersed in his own thoughts, Xie Junyi did not notice Meng Xiyue's relieved expression.

next day

Someone suddenly came to the palace and announced the Queen's decree, ordering Meng Xiyue to enter the palace to accompany her.

Others may not understand what companionship means, but Yin Wumei knows it clearly.

She originally entered the palace under the pretext of accompanying and serving.

The Queen Mother said this, which means she agreed to let Meng Xiyue enter Prince Qi's Mansion.

Panic appeared in her eyes. Her greatest support was the Queen. How could even this be taken away from her?

Meng Xiyue looked at Xie Junyi in confusion, and her heart skipped a beat when she saw the gloom in his eyes.

That's not what he meant.

Sensing her uneasiness, Xie Junyi comforted her softly, "I will accompany you into the palace."

He naturally knew what the palace was like, so how could he bear to let her suffer there.

When she asked the Queen for the position of concubine, the Queen also asked whether she could be allowed to enter the palace for a few days to improve her status.

He refused without a second thought.

Why did she suddenly summon her into the palace without his consent?

He went into the palace with her to inquire about the situation.

But when he arrived at Yiku Palace, Xie Junyi saw Princess Ning'an sitting next to him and understood everything.

"Yier, you are busy with official duties, go back quickly."

There was a hint of warning in the Queen's eyes.

"Mother, your son..."

"I have agreed to let Miss Meng be your concubine, but she comes from a humble family and has never learned any rules. I let her enter the palace to learn the rules."

The Queen's tone left no room for doubt.

Xie Junyi understood that this was because Meng Xiyue’s previous provocations against Cui Panxi had caused Princess Ning’an’s dissatisfaction.

They still chose to let Cui Panxi marry them, but they wanted Meng Xiyue to understand the rules and not to cross Cui Panxi's line.

The Queen was already displeased with Xie Junyi's behavior. At that time, she agreed to make Meng Xiyue a concubine on the condition that Cui Panxi would be made the principal wife first.

But his son actually did the opposite.

Thinking of him asking Prince Ning'an to choose, the Queen broke out in a cold sweat. If Prince Ning'an really didn't choose them, then the road ahead would only be more difficult.

Now that the Ning'an Palace has offered her a way out, she will do whatever it takes to satisfy the Ning'an Palace.

Xie Junyi wanted to say something, but under the pressure of the queen, he finally nodded.

"Okay, then I'll pick her up later."

"No need. Before you get married, Miss Meng will live in this Yikun Palace."

The queen said calmly.

They were going to take her hostage. Xie Junyi's face turned cold, "Mother."

"Go and take care of your business."

The queen softened her attitude, "I will take good care of Miss Meng."

Xie Junyi saw Meng Xiyue kneeling on the ground with her head lowered.

He looked at the queen again. He couldn't lose face for the queen in front of outsiders.

I could only bow my head and reply, "Yes."

After he left the palace, the Queen took a sip of tea and spoke to Princess Ning'an with a smile.

"This snack is newly developed by the palace chef. It tastes great. Princess, please try it."

"Yes."

"I am really bored in this palace. During the days when Princess is in the capital, please come to my place more often and chat with me."

The Queen chatted with Princess Ning'an in a kind and smiling tone, seemingly forgetting that Meng Xiyue was still kneeling below.

Meng Xiyue lowered her head and kept her attitude as low as possible. From watching the palace affairs in the past, she knew that the ways of punishing people in this palace were endless.

Kneeling was just the most basic punishment. She didn't expect to be punished as soon as she arrived.

Judging from the Queen's posture, I won't be able to get up unless I kneel for more than half an hour.

It’s all Xie Junyi’s fault for not letting her go earlier and letting her suffer.

"Princess, when you come tomorrow, you must bring Xier with you. I really like that child."

"Thank you for your kindness, Queen. Xier has been spoiled by my husband and me and is very willful. I hope you will bear with me in the future."

After Princess Ning'an finished speaking, she glanced at Meng Xiyue who was kneeling on the ground and spoke.

"My queen, it's getting late. I will go back to the palace first."

"Princess, why don't you have lunch before leaving?"

"Let's do it another day. I have some things to do in the mansion today."

Ning'an Prince's Mansion declined politely. After she got up and left, she walked to Meng Xiyue and said.

"My lady, I would like Miss Meng to escort me."

The queen glanced at Meng Xiyue who was still kneeling, "Okay, Xiyue, you escort the princess out of the palace, and be sure to serve her carefully."

"Yes."

Meng Xiyue let out a long breath and was finally able to get up.

It's just that she had been kneeling for too long, and suddenly her legs and ankles went limp, and she was about to fall.

Fortunately, Princess Ning'an was quick to help her.

"Be careful."

Meng Xiyue looked up, and their eyes met, both of them were shocked.

Although it was the first time they met, Meng Xiyue had a very familiar feeling.

The feeling is so intimate and beautiful that people can't help but want to get close to it.

"You really need to learn these rules. You can't even stand steadily."

The queen's scolding broke the silence between the two.

Meng Xiyue quickly stood up, then knelt down again, "I'm sorry."

"No problem, I can learn the rules slowly."

Princess Ning'an's gentle voice calmed Meng Xiyue's nervous heart.

"Hurry up and see the princess off."

"Yes."

From beginning to end, Meng Xiyue didn't dare to look up at the Queen. She felt that every word she said struck her heart and made her shiver.

No wonder Xie Junyi became such a gloomy person.

Meng Xiyue lowered her head and followed Princess Ning out of the Yikun Palace.

It was said that she was sending someone off, but Meng Xiyue, who was entering the palace for the first time, had no idea where to go.

I can only follow Princess Ning'an step by step.