Marry the villain and the whole court kneels down and calls her the queen

Accompanied by Chang Mingyuan, Zhao Zhuoxi walked through the main gate and came to a very exquisite small courtyard. The snow that fell a few days ago had not melted yet. Red plum blossoms were blooming around the courtyard, and the air was filled with fragrance.

This courtyard is really beautifully built. Jiang Jiu followed closely behind Zhao Zhuoxi, straightening his body and looking down at everyone.

She found that those following Zhao Zhuoxi were all court officials, while the female relatives were hiding in the corridors, rooms, behind windows, and behind rockery, watching quietly.

Suddenly, I understood the meaning of Zhao Zhuoxi wearing this outfit today.

On weekdays in Suzhou, Zhao Zhuoxi's clothes are mainly red, purple, maroon, dark purple and light purple.

In this dynasty, only officials of the third rank and above could wear red, the royal family wore yellow, and princes wore purple.

Jiang Jiu thought that Zhao Zhuoxi had fair skin and could carry off purple and red, but when he arrived in Beijing, he realized that there were actually different levels of color in clothes.

But Zhao Zhuoxi does look good in this outfit. It makes his face as white as jade, and adds a sense of solemnity to his gentleness. Coupled with his natural red lips, he looks more handsome than a woman.

He is not as weak as the legend says, he is not very old, and he has a noble status. But I don’t know how many concubines he has in his house?

However, no matter how many concubines they have, these noble ladies are not afraid. Once they become the Princess of Qi, they will be the principal wife, and they have plenty of ways to deal with one or two concubines.

So, inexplicably, as soon as Jiang Jiu came out of the warm room, he became the target of everyone's inquiries.

"Is the young lady the prince's personal maid?"

Jiang Jiu just wanted to go to the kitchen to get some snacks for Zhao Zhuoxi, but he was stopped as soon as he went out.

"Yes."

"What do you want to do, girl? Let me do it. Girl, talk to us."

A maid came over and attracted a group of maids.

Jiang Jiu smiled slightly: "Our prince likes to eat sweets. The cakes in Lord Chang's house are not sweet. I want to go to the kitchen to get some sweet ones for the prince."

Two of the maids went to the kitchen, and the maid who stayed behind kept asking Jiang Jiu questions.

"The prince's fiefdom is in Su City. Is it good there?"

"Suzhou is definitely better. It's full of green mountains and clear water. The scenery is beautiful, and the water is good too. The local climate and soil nourish the local people. The girls there all have very delicate skin, white and fine, which is really nourishing."

"Are there many concubines in the prince's house?"

"There are a few, all of them are as pretty as flowers and speak softly, but they are still a little inferior to our prince."

The King of Qi was so handsome that even these girls felt inferior to him.

"I heard that when the prince comes to the capital this time, His Majesty will personally grant him a marriage."

Jiang Jiu: "It's a bit difficult. Princess Qiyang fell in love with our prince at first sight, and our prince also has some feelings for her. After being hurt by her like this, it's a bit difficult to fall in love."

The death of Princess Qiyang was somewhat unbearable, but everyone knows what they need to know.

Some people were extremely curious: "I heard that Master Yiyun from Su City is more beautiful?"

Jiang Jiu glanced at her, wondering whose maid was so outspoken. When he saw that it was the clothes of a maid from the Chang family, he guessed that it was the young lady of the Chang family who asked him to ask.

"Young Master Yiyun was as handsome as Pan An. I only met him once before he died. But I still think he's a little inferior to the prince."

"Could it be that the young lady has met Master Yiyun?"

The maid raised her eyebrows, her eyes shining. "Our girl's cousin is in Yangcheng. He mentioned Master Yiyun in a letter, saying he was very handsome. He even sent a portrait. But compared to the prince now, he is indeed inferior."

"Since the prince is more handsome than Master Yiyun, why does Princess Qiyang want to stay with Master Yiyun instead of the prince..."

There are questions raised by that blind girl again.

Jiang Jiu pursed his lips and avoided answering.

"That's different. No matter how beautiful the prince is, he's still a prince, noble and unattainable. But Master Yiyun is different. He's like a girl in a brothel. As long as she's pretty and has money, you can play with her. Alas, it's a pity that she's dead."

Are these maids so hot in private?

Next they began to inquire about the prince's preferences.

Jiang Jiu then told them one by one.

According to what they had agreed in advance, marriage is always a bond of interests. By seeing who extends an olive branch to the prince first, Zhao Zhuoxi will know who else in the capital can be used.

Jiang Jiu is good at business and doesn't know much about the court, but she is smart and does whatever Zhao Zhuoxi tells her to do.

When Zhao Zhuoxi came to attend the Chang family's banquet this time, he had already started a challenge to the emperor.

According to Zhao Zhuoxi's instructions, he told these noble ladies everything about him, and those who were interested would naturally come to him.

What does thoughtful mean?

Jiang Jiu thought that it must be a court official that the current emperor was dissatisfied with.

The snacks were brought over. Jiang Jiu pinched one and tasted it, frowning.

"It's not sweet. Go make another sweet dish. Let's share this one."

The maid in Chang's house didn't dare to say anything and could only go to the kitchen again.

Next is the time for Jiang Jiu to inquire.

"Why hasn't the Sixth Prince married yet?"

"Young lady, you don't know that Prince Ling had a crush on a woman. I heard from our wife that about ten years ago, Prince Ling followed the former Crown Prince on a secret visit south. He fell in love with a woman and was originally planning to marry her, but for some reason, nothing happened later..."

Prince Ling actually followed the Third Prince on an incognito visit?

Jiang Jiu: "When the Crown Prince went south, who was there? I remember only Lord Chang was there, how come there was also Prince Ling?"

A maid said, "There are quite a few people, including the former crown prince, Lord Chang, Prince Ling, the son of the Duke of Zhenguo, and the son of the Marquis of Yongding."

There are so many people around. How could they have kept the affair between the Third Prince and Jiang Yao a secret?

As everyone was talking, they suddenly heard someone coughing loudly.

When the maids heard the noise, they suddenly ran away.

Jiang Jiu was still standing there, and from afar, he saw Nanny Qian, Jiang Mingyue, and several daughters of the Chang family walking towards him.

The one who was coughing was the nanny who was on duty.

According to the rules, servants are not allowed to talk about their masters at will.

But the maids' masters loved to hear gossip.

Jiang Jiu saw them walking towards this side and turned into the yard. Although she didn't know why Madam Chang asked the Chang family's daughter to meet the two princes, she didn't want to have a conflict with Madam Chang at this time.

Just because she doesn't want to doesn't mean Mrs. Chang doesn't want to.

"Girl, stay."

From a distance, the maidservant beside Madam Chang called Jiang Jiu.

Jiang Jiu had to stand: "What's the matter?"

Mrs. Chang also quickened her pace and came to Jiang Jiu. Seeing Jiang Jiu's arrogant and disrespectful look, she didn't dare to argue with him.

Xiao Xin asked with a smile, "Are the two princes still here?"

Jiang Jiu: "Prince Ling and Prince Qi are both here, and Lord Chang is accompanying them..."

As she spoke, she glanced coldly at the two daughters of the Chang family behind her. They looked ordinary, and even Jiang Mingyue looked much prettier among them.

Madam Chang stuffed some change into Jiang Jiu's pocket and said, "Please go and inform them that the First-Rank Imperial Madam Chang has brought her daughter to see him."

Jiang Jiu weighed the change in his hand. He was really stingy. Not even as generous as Xing, the magistrate of Su City. Xing, the magistrate, gave him a silver note worth twenty taels at a time.

This little bit of silver was only one or two taels, not enough to send away a beggar, not to mention that she was the personal maid of the King of Qi.

"Our prince said that after Princess Qiyang left, no female relatives would be seen."

Mrs. Chang was furious when she saw her contemptuous look, but she still endured it and pulled out a gold hairpin from her head.

"Thank you for your help, young lady."