Confidante Saisuke

Princess Taiping is the only daughter of Wu Meiniang.With unspeakable guilt and regret, Wu Meiniang gave all the tenderness and love a mother could give to Princess Taiping.Now that the only daughter is going to get married, Wu Meiniang has used almost all her wisdom and energy, determined to make this wedding lively and novel.

Wu Meiniang first issued an edict to the world, informed Siyi, and publicized Princess Taiping's marriage.Later, she felt that it was impossible to use a false name, and she must let Princess Taiping's husband's family also know the princess's position in the hearts of the emperor and empress, so she poured out her inner treasury, gold, silver, treasures, pearls and agates, whatever she had, what Princess Taiping wanted. .

In order to choose a good day and auspicious day, Wu Meiniang took great pains.Discussed with Qin Tianjian several times, took a few days to wait for the election, and found a few Beimen scholars to deliberate for a few days, and finally decided to set the wedding on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month next year.

Wu Meiniang worked hard for Princess Taiping's marriage, and Shangguan Wan'er saw it with all kinds of feelings.Her mother never even spoke to her pleasantly, her words were full of resentment and indifference.However, she didn't think there was anything wrong with her mother. After all, it had been like this since she could remember. She was used to it and thought it was the way it was.Seeing mother and daughter like Wu Meiniang and Princess Taiping now, Shangguan Wan'er felt a little sad, mixed with jealousy and comfort.No matter how well Wu Meiniang treats Princess Taiping, Princess Taiping will soon go to someone else's house.

Wu Meiniang also knew that she had recently snubbed Shangguan Wan'er, thinking that this child should make another scene, but she just turned a little cold and didn't complain.Wu Meiniang was secretly a little disappointed.

On this day, while Wu Meiniang was reviewing memorials in the main hall, Shangguan Wan'er walked in gently to water the potted flowers by the window.The sun's rays coming through the window hit Shangguan Wan'er's body, and she was a little warmer in the green clothes, and the sense of distance that strangers should not get close to was also eliminated a lot.

Shangguan Wan'er had already felt the sight behind her, her cheeks couldn't help but get hot, she lowered her head, then raised it up as if nothing had happened, but she didn't notice that the water in the flowerpot had overflowed.While she was in a daze, she suddenly felt a hand holding her own. Shangguan Wan'er was startled, and hurriedly turned her head to see that it was Wu Meiniang, her face couldn't help but beam with joy.

"The water is overflowing out of the flower pot. You are so absent-minded, what are you thinking?" Wu Meiniang took the kettle from Shangguan Wan'er.

Shangguan Wan'er shook her head.She really didn't think about anything, she was just not used to someone looking at her so intently.Suddenly remembered that Wu Meiniang was busy with Princess Taiping's wedding and ignored her, so she lowered her face and was about to walk away.

Moody, this is Shangguan Wan'er.Wu Meiniang smiled and embraced Shangguan Wan'er who was about to go away: "Wan'er has grown a lot taller. When I first saw Wan'er, Wan'er was only at my elbow, and now she is as high as my shoulder."

Shangguan Wan'er felt the gentleness and comfort of the hand caressing her head, and her anger eased a lot, but her mouth did not give in at all: "The Empress works hard for the princess's marriage every day, and Wan'er is a little girl. A slave does not dare to worry about the Empress Dowager."

Is this jealous of Taiping?Wu Meiniang was amused, and couldn't help teasing her: "Wan'er is a servant all day long, it seems that the word "servant" has become Wan'er's heart disease. How about I make Wan'er a princess?"

Princess?To be the queen's daughter?Shangguan Wan'er's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly remembered that Taiping was about to get married.So what about the princess, she still has to marry into someone else's house in the end, but she can stay here for a long time as a slave.

Wu Meiniang saw that Shangguan Wan'er remained silent, her heart sank.Does Shangguan Wan'er really intend to be her daughter?I secretly regretted that I shouldn't have made this joke.

The sun was shining on the two people standing by the window, Shangguan Wan'er was embraced by Wu Meiniang, and a feeling that she had never felt before rose in her chest, like safety, but also like warmth, and seemed to have a taste of nostalgia.However, there is also lingering anxiety.She knew that Wu Meiniang had been pampering her.However, she didn't know whether behind this pampering was care or pastime?If it is care, where is the boundary?When will it be over?Is there a way to make this indulgence longer?

Shangguan Wan'er didn't say anything for a long time, Wu Meiniang had no choice but to test again: "If Wan'er is willing, I will immediately make an order, how about Feng Wan'er being a princess?"

Shangguan Wan'er came back from her own thoughts, smiled and shook her head: "No. Tianhou, this is very good. Wan'er likes life now." Her eyes swept over the flowers in front of her, and she remembered the first time she came here. The scene of the main hall, "Do you still remember the poem she ordered Wan'er to write when she summoned Wan'er for the first time? A fake flower is a fake flower, no matter how realistic it is, it can't become a real flower. Everyone in the world knows that Tang Dynasty There is only one real princess in Chao Dynasty, and Taiping is unique. Wan'er will be a servant by Tianhou's side." So what if the princess is sealed?Can she replace Princess Taiping's position in the queen's heart?

Shangguan Wan'er's tone was gentle, even a little more gentle.After hearing the desired answer, Wu Meiniang felt relieved.She didn't want to see the age gap between her and Shangguan Wan'er, let alone Shangguan Wan'er.

It's almost the end of the year.Apart from the fact that the minister's memorial is a must every day, Princess Taiping's dowry is still not complete, and now it is time to prepare for the New Year, Wu Meiniang, Liu Niang and other female officials are very busy.Seeing this, Shangguan Wan'er took over the task of serving tea to Wu Meiniang from Tuan'er.Want to get closer to Wu Meiniang, want to absorb more of her warmth.Fortunately, when Wu Meiniang sneaked in from her busy schedule, she would always joke with her and reward her with some fun things.This time, Shangguan Wan'er happily put it away.

On this day, Wu Meiniang was reading the memorial again, and the maid at the door came in to report that Li Zhi had arrived.Li Zhi didn't come to Wu Meiniang's place on a regular basis, and Wu Meiniang came out thinking about it.

"Meiniang, how are the preparations for Taiping's wedding going?" Li Zhi sat down in front of the table with a smile and looked at Wu Meiniang.

It turned out to be for this matter.Wu Meiniang said with a smile: "I'm always preparing every day, but I can't finish the preparations. I'm afraid it won't be until the day when Taiping gets married."

Li Zhi laughed loudly: "Meiniang is really a good mother. You can't stop worrying about Taiping. However, Meiniang also needs to pay more attention to her sons. They only care about Taiping when they look at Meiniang. I want to eat the vinegar of Taiping."

Sons?Xian gathered with the scholars of the East Palace all day long, and there was no need to talk about what was on his mind, the word jealousy was out of the question.Xian, all his heart was devoted to the sachet, and now he was very close to Webster, so he didn't even bother to come to the main hall.Dan is better, raising pigeons, playing the piano, and enjoying yourself.Even the husband next to her, even if the imperial doctor repeatedly advised her not to be close to women, how could she listen to her once?Now, Taiping also has someone she likes, and she is about to leave, even though she was closer to the wet nurse Chunniang than herself in the past.In the eyes of others, her husband is the emperor, with sons and daughters under her knees, and she is the queen of heaven, so she can be called happy.Who knows the desolation and hesitation in my heart?

Wu Meiniang didn't answer, Li Zhi felt a little embarrassed, so he could only continue on his own: "Meiniang, I'm here today to ask you for someone for Xian." Li Zhi has been trying to ease the grievances between Wu Meiniang and Li Xian.Although Li Xian is now the crown prince and has a group of think tanks by his side, Wu Meiniang has a strong influence in the court and it is really inappropriate to make too much trouble.What's more, Wu Meiniang is indeed quite knowledgeable in dealing with government affairs, which is worth learning from Li Xian.

A few days ago, during the chat with Li Xian, I accidentally discovered that Li Xian had a little affection for Shangguan Waner, Wu Meiniang's maid. With a good opportunity, he took the initiative to give Li Xian an important person, even though he had some complaints about Shangguan Wan'er's character because of the last Bailiang Tailian poem.However, Li Xian already has a concubine, and Shangguan Wan'er used to be no more than a concubine at most. The so-called good wife and concubine, the most important thing for a concubine is virtuousness. It is enough for a concubine to have a good appearance. Maybe.

Wu Meiniang's heart jumped, and her face was full of smiles: "Whoever you want, you don't come to ask for it yourself, and you have to ask your father to come forward. Why doesn't the dignified prince even take this responsibility?" She knew at the time that Guan Wan'er showed her kindness, but she just listened to the attendant's report that Shangguan Wan'er put those gifts aside, so she didn't care, thinking that with Li Xian's high-spirited temperament, the matter would end here up.But I don't know if Li Zhi came here this time to ask for Wan'er for Li Xian.

Hearing Wu Meiniang's slightly teasing words, Li Zhi was relieved a lot.It's good that Wu Meiniang can do this, as long as I try to make them more harmonious, and let Xian take control of the situation in the DPRK and China smoothly, I'm done. "It's all because Mei Niang is too good at being a good person, and she has cultivated the maids around her to be beautiful and intelligent, and it's not because their brothers always circle around Mei Niang's maids. Last year, it was obvious that Wei Xiang had to leave from Mei Niang. Er, now Xiaxian came over again and said that he likes Shangguan Waner."

Sure enough, he was afraid of something.Wu Meiniang was secretly angry, and her complexion faded: "Your Majesty, it is not easy to cultivate a court lady who suits your wishes. If they are such dignitary, there is no one around me."

"I also know that Shangguan Wan'er is very angry with you, Meiniang. But, Meiniang, think about it, she can still come to see you when she goes to Xian's side, and she will stay with you for a long time if she becomes Xian's side concubine in the future." Now that I'm by your side, I'm even closer to you. This is a beautiful thing that kills two birds with one stone." Although Li Zhi was smiling, his words were burning, and it was inevitable.

"Is the emperor planning to give Wan'er directly to Xian as a side concubine? I joked with Wan'er a few days ago and asked her to be my daughter-in-law. Wan'er refused at that time, saying that she must like it. The emperor is like this." Use force, Wan'er's temperament may only make a scene, but Yu Xian's reputation is wrong." Wu Meiniang felt helpless.Can she really stand against the emperor?Now we have to take one step at a time.It's just the beginning, which is a pity.Or, simply being alone is one's own destiny.

Li Zhi nodded: "That's what Meiniang said. Shangguan Wan'er's temperament is indeed not very docile. That's good." Li Zhi approached Wu Meiniang sideways, "Let her go and be Xian's maid first. The two of us spend more time together, For a man like Xian, it's hard for a woman not to fall in love with him. At that time, it will be a beautiful thing to fall in love with."

Wu Meiniang lowered her eyes: "What the emperor said is true. Wan'er went out of the palace with Taiping to play today. When she comes back, I will arrange this matter."

Sure enough, arrangement is not better than fate.It hasn't started yet, it's about to end.It's just that, if you don't reach the last irreversible step, how can you just bow your head and admit defeat?Presumably it is her mission to fight Li Tang and others for a lifetime.Xian, everyone says that you are Li Tang's appointed prince, the unyielding master of this world.Well, let God see who wins and loses.Wu Meiniang's eyes were gloomy, and a smile floated on her lips.