Poisonous Peasant 'Concubine'

There has never been such a so-called secret among the aristocratic families in the capital, and some people don't know how to restrain themselves. It has long been public that Chu Zhaoqing and his wife gave up their noble sons as queens, and picked up a son from a side branch to bring them under their knees. It's a secret, but because of the identity of the queen and the remaining power of the Chu family, which was once the first family, everyone dared not laugh at it openly, but now Ling Jingxuan clarifies it to her as if he doesn't understand anything. She could feel the mocking and snickering eyes around her, and Mrs. Chu wished she could find a crack in the ground and slip in.

"The princess didn't know something when she first came to the capital. Mrs. Chu did not hesitate to send her only son to the palace to become a queen for the sake of the country and the people. Now that they are old, they have to adopt a child from a side branch to raise them under their knees. This is a big family in the capital. It’s a common thing, for the sake of family inheritance, even if you’re not your own son, you still have to be raised as your own son, Madam Chu is not easy, the princess is from the countryside, so the countryside probably doesn’t have such troubles?”

Madam Bai, who was sitting next to Madam Chu, spoke with a smile. It sounded like she was trying to smooth things over for Madam Chu, but she spoke one by one from a big family in the countryside. Are you sure she wasn't mocking Madam Chu and Ling Jingxuan?

"What Mrs. Bai said is very true. We are just born better than the princess. In fact, we live a more tiring life than the princess. It is not so easy to be the mistress of a big family. It is better to be a farmer and a woman weaver in the countryside. Woolen cloth."

This time it was Mrs. Zhang, the natal family of the third emperor's mother and concubine De Concubine who spoke. The old lady of the Zhang family closed her eyes and looked superior. It was obvious that she didn't even bother to ridicule them.

"That's not what I said. If you let Mrs. Zhang put down all your glory and go to the countryside, would you really be willing?"

Of the four concubines who are virtuous and virtuous, only Concubine Liang has moved closer to the Empress. For the sake of the tenth prince, Concubine Liang's natal family, the Chen family, naturally wanted to help Ling Jingxuan.

"Say it as if your Mrs. Chen is willing."

Being intercepted by Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Zhang was startled, and then unceremoniously pushed forward, she looked down on them extremely in her heart, Concubine Liang is the second highest concubine of the fourth concubine, and there are ten princes beside her knees, she didn't think about it It's fine to fight for the throne, but to please the queen like a dog. When the seventh prince ascends the throne in the future, can she still be the queen mother?

"That's not true. I don't think I'm an outsider, and I still need fireworks in the world. Isn't that what Mrs. Zhang said? I just replied out of curiosity."

Confused someone, Mrs. Chen decided to stop talking again. On the other side, Mrs. Jin, Concubine Shu's natal family, pretended to joke: "Sister Chen is quick-talking. People who don't know may think that you are deliberately targeting Zhang Da. Ma'am?"

Concubine Shu has not only the fifth prince, but also two princesses, who were also extremely favored at the beginning, so the Jin family naturally has a lot of confidence.

"Sister Jin was joking. Our daughters are all serving the emperor in the palace. We are more or less relatives. How could I do that kind of thing?"

Mrs. Chen is not a fuel-efficient lamp, so she pushed her back with a few words. Seeing that everyone was gradually crooked, Mrs. Bai's eyes flashed, and she asked the maid to whisper something in her ear. The maid took advantage of everyone not noticing In the spare time, she quietly came to the back of another lady, leaned over and said a few words to her maid, and the maid immediately spoke to the lady in front again, the pupils of the always calm lady shrank, and her hands on her knees were tightly clasped. Make a fist.

"Look at what each of you said, Mrs. Chu is asking for the concubine Wang, so don't disturb her good business."

The next second, she resolutely opened her mouth. What seemed to be an old-fashioned statement, but in fact she brought the topic back calmly. Ling Jingxuan on the opposite side raised her eyebrows slightly, and Sikong Jue next to her leaned over and whispered: "She is Concubine Han Mrs. Qian, the eldest sister-in-law of her natal family, the sixth prince and the fifth princess were all born by the concubine Han. I heard that the concubine Han was also extremely favored back then. The sixth prince and the fifth princess were born one after another. The emperor was so happy that he named her a concubine of virtue. It's because she was too popular, and I didn't know how to restrain myself. Later, I didn't know whether she was framed or something. The incident of her mutilating concubines kept breaking out. The emperor lowered her position, and she hasn't recovered until now. .”

The reason why he knows a lot about this concubine Han is mainly because the fifth princess, who is about the same age as him, when he first arrived in the capital, because the wedding was still a few days away, he secretly ran away from the posthouse Going out to find Yan Xiaohua, who knew that when they were playing in the willow garden outside the city, they happened to meet the fifth princess who was temporarily staying in Qian's family and her cousins ​​went out to visit the garden, and he rescued her when she fell into the water, but he didn't let her As for repaying the life-saving grace, the servants of the Qian family said that he had ruined the princess's reputation and wanted to kill him. He was so angry that he asked the shadow guards to deal with them severely. What was even more bloody was that the fifth princess She actually said that since her reputation was ruined in his hands, she revealed her identity and wanted to recruit him as a son-in-law. He almost lost his temper immediately, and finally this matter went to the emperor. Let it go, so from now on, no matter whether it is the sixth prince or the fifth princess, he will be grateful for his indifference, and hide whenever he can, and he has never been to the Qian family's gatherings.

"Really?"

Ling Jingxuan raised the corners of his lips in a smile. Judging by Mrs. Qian's actions today, Concubine Han is probably not a simple role. At present, the possibility of the Xiao family being the hidden mirror can basically be ruled out, and the rest are the people on the opposite side. Oh, yes, there is also the Eighth Prince, Ling Jingxuan couldn't help but glance at the wives across the way, the dog who can piss people off doesn't bark, the really difficult ones are probably among these people.

"My concubine would also like to thank Mrs. Bai and Mrs. Zhang for their popularization. The aristocrats of aristocratic families are indeed enviable, but there is a saying that the real winner is the one who laughs last. The same is true for wealth. As long as you are rich and honored in your life, there are unpredictable things in the sky, people have misfortunes and blessings, and being with you is like accompanying a tiger. Everything you have is given by the heavenly family. If the heavenly family can give it to you, it will naturally be taken back. good."

Ling Jingxuan's voice suddenly resounded, and those wives who had sung and sneered at him earlier were all shaken, and looked at him in unison, the expression in their eyes was dim and unclear. In contrast, Ling Jingxuan was always smiling, even though, It was only when he threatened them in a disguised form that the identity of his own man was there, only a fool would not use it.

"Thank you for reminding me, princess, but why is it not the same for princess? Everything that belongs to the prince is also given by the emperor."

Madam Bai didn't change her face, she smiled dignifiedly, and she didn't know how many times higher than other people.

"Oh? Really?"

But Ling Jingxuan raised his eyebrows because of the so-called laziness. He was not interested in knowing who gave it to whom, and he didn't need to know. He only knew that as long as it was his thing, if he didn't give it away with a nod, who would dare to take it by force? To plunder, it is bound to have to be exchanged with one's life, if they don't believe it, they can give it a try.

"princess.

"Mrs. Chu, this concubine is not a doctor. Please ask Mrs. Chu to ask another bureau."

Others obviously wanted to use them as gunmen and let them fight to the detriment of both, yet Mrs. Chu dared to speak. Ling Jingxuan's tone was more than 01:30 cold, did they dare not hold back?I really don't know how the first family of the Chu family got mixed up.

"princess.

Obviously did not expect him to refuse, Madam Chu was unwilling, but just opened her mouth, the eldest princess who had already changed her clothes came out with the servants, Madam Chu had to swallow all the words that came to her mouth Go down, with a dignified and decent smile on your face in time.

"Looks like everyone had a good chat."

Princess Shangming is dressed in a luxurious and alternative dress. The trumpet-shaped sleeves and hem well cover the body defects that are slightly fatter in old age. The exquisite and beautiful colorful phoenix embroidery is decorated among the peonies that symbolize grace, and the hem is wide open. It also gives people an elegant feeling, which is many times better than the traditional padded jacket, and it complements her natural temperament even more. The most amazing thing is her makeup. After washing away the heavy makeup powder, it was originally The black and slender willow-leaf eyebrows have become big and square standard eyebrows. A small peony is drawn with cinnabar on the center of the eyebrows, which just matches the pattern of the clothes on her body. A little red fat is dotted on the lips, which looks like It's like no makeup, but it makes people feel amazing. The whole person seems to be more than ten years younger, and almost everyone's eyes widen in disbelief.

"This dress is really suitable for the mother, and the daughter-in-law can't help being envious."

Mrs. Shizi on the side took the lead in breaking the silence, and looked at her with envious eyes. The clothes are beautiful and the makeup is even better.

"That's not easy, just ask Jingxuan to send someone to the Hou Mansion to teach the ladies how to do embroidery. I see that you envy more than just clothes, right?"

The eldest princess seemed to be in a good mood. When she saw the makeup on her face for the first time, she was very happy. They never thought that just applying a light layer of powder honey can achieve whitening. The effect, and the skin color looks very natural, I don't know how many times better than the rouge powder they usually use. Just now in the backyard, she forcibly took off Ling Yun's makeup box. Such a good thing is barbaric. She also admitted.

"No, mother's makeup is the most envious of my daughter-in-law. What kind of rouge does mother use? It looks like it hasn't been applied."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law chatted regardless of the occasion, and everyone else couldn't help pricking up their ears, but who doesn't love beauty when it's a woman?They are all envious.

"It's not rouge, it's powder honey and lip gloss. Xiaoliu's Baiyun Pavilion has just developed it. Just apply a little bit evenly on the face. It is said that it also has the effect of nourishing and rejuvenating the skin. Last night he I didn’t believe it when I got it. When I went back to change clothes just now, the makeup on my face fell off. I don’t want to keep you waiting, so I took it with the mentality of giving it a try. I didn’t expect the effect to be so good. I heard In two days, Xiao Liu will be on sale at Baiyun Pavilion, and anyone can buy it at that time."

The eldest princess is also on the right track. Not only did she conceal the source of the cosmetics, but she also advertised for them. You don’t need to write a draft when you lie. Ling Jingxuan who was sitting below couldn’t help giving a thumbs up in his heart. He is indeed an old man of the Hou family. people.

"Okay, Xiao Liu only remembers his mother and forgets about us, no, I have to talk to Xiao Liu later."

Mrs. Shizi pretended to be unhappy, but her eyes and eyebrows were all smiling, and the sisters-in-law next to her also looked like they were fighting against each other. I guess Zeng Shaoqing, who was helping the guests in the front hall, should have hot ears at this time, right?It doesn't seem like a good thing to be missed by so many women. "You, by the way, what were you talking about just now? It seems quite lively."

The eldest princess smiled brighter and brighter, turned around and asked curiously, her smiling eyes swept over everyone present one by one, Shizi's wife said in cooperation: "It's nothing, everyone is just chatting, mother, the clothes made by Jingxuan are like this. If it suits you, you have to reward him well."

"Of course, Madam Wan, go and bring the Liuyun Pei given to me by the late emperor as a present to the concubine, and by the way, take a few sets of pens, ink, paper and inkstones and jade carvings as meeting gifts for the children. .”

As soon as these words came out, everyone felt tense. The Eldest Princess even gave away the Liuyun Pendant bestowed by the First Emperor, which shows how satisfied she is with Ling Jingxuan. Now, Prince Cheng's Mansion and Marquis Weiyuan's Mansion are perfectly combined. Closer.

"Thank you, Huang Aunt (Huang Aunt)"

The gift from the elders is irresistible, Ling Jingxuan took the children to stand up and thanked respectfully, the eldest princess waved her hands and said with a smile: "Don't be in a hurry to thank me, I haven't finished talking yet, the clothes you designed are warm and comfortable to wear From now on, I will give you all the clothes for the four seasons of the year. Every year, you will give me at least two styles. I will let the embroidery room do it myself, and you will give the backpacks to the little ponies in the house. , and don’t forget.”

The obviously joking words amused many people, and some people were obviously very upset, but they still had to laugh along the face, pretending not to know how hard it was.

"It's a good relationship, and we're going to be happy with it."

"Haha."

As soon as Mrs. Shizi spoke, the laughter couldn't help but grow stronger. Ling Jingxuan didn't cooperate with them. After sitting down again with the child, he glanced at the ladies sitting there calmly, which ones were genuinely laughing, and which ones were Pretending to be out, let him quietly put everything in his eyes, thin lips, and a wicked smile, all the people who should come out have come out, and the next step is a real battle with live ammunition, right?