Loyang Jin

Probably Ling Jingshu's performance was pretty good, which temporarily put Empress Xu on guard.

In the following days, Queen Xu did not call Ling Jingshu alone again, nor did she say anything.

Ling Jingshu was still secretly on guard, but she didn't show it on her face. She works step by step every day, and walks around with Qiu Shuang and others when she has nothing to do - just like the other female officials in Jiaofang Palace.

Ling Jingshu and Wei Yan had the chance to meet each other. When the two met, they only said hello indifferently, without showing any familiarity or closeness.

Queen Xu had many eyes and ears in the palace, so the two had to be cautious.

Ling Jingshu stayed in the palace, unable to contact her family, and she didn't know how Ling Xiao and others were doing. However, other information is quite well-informed.

For example, after King Yan and Princess Yan got married, they were no longer so warm and affectionate.

Princess Yan came to the palace to say hello. There were no outsiders present at the time, and no one knew what Queen Xu said. All I know is that when Princess Yan left Jiaofang Hall, her eyes were slightly red.

For example, Princess Changping came into the palace to pay her respects in high spirits, but for some unknown reason, she was angrily scolded by Queen Xu.

Princess Changping was not a soft-tempered person, and she felt unhappy after being reprimanded by Queen Xu, so she actually started to argue with Queen Xu. As a result, mother and daughter broke up on bad terms. Queen Xu had a gloomy face for several days, and everyone in the Jiaofang Palace was on tenterhooks, fearing that she would be angered by Queen Xu.

For another example, the emperor's dragon body finally recovered after two months of rest. Everyone in the palace, from Queen Xu to the ordinary chambermaids, showed off their beauty.

The civil and military officials in the court were even more energetic, and the emperor could finally go to court.

These messages are nothing.

Recently, the most eye-catching and talked-about topic is of course the upcoming wedding of the emperor's grandson.

When the ladies in court meet, they always have a few words to talk about.

"I heard that the dowry prepared by the British Duke for the Grand Concubine was larger than the dowry prepared by the Pingguo Duke for Princess Yan that day!"

"Of course. There is only one legitimate daughter of the British Duke, Miss Jiang, and there are three legitimate daughters of the Pingguo Duke."

"His Royal Highness Prince Yan got married last year, and now it is the turn of His Highness the Grandson." The palace girl who said this was quite beautiful, with envy and a little resentment in her words: "I really don't know when we will have the opportunity to get married."

The other maids immediately laughed: "It turns out that I hate getting married. It's hard to get into the palace, and it's even harder to get out. If you want to get married, just wait slowly!"

According to the rules of the palace, a maid will not be released from the palace until she is twenty-five years old. I don’t know how many people never left the house and died in the palace.

He glanced at the figure not far away with sharp eyes and hurriedly whispered: "Stop talking now. Lady Officer Ling is here!"

The palace ladies, who had gathered together to sigh and sigh, quickly dispersed. One of the errand boys couldn't run away, so he picked up the scissors and pretended to prune the bonsai.

"Give me the scissors." A soft and sweet voice sounded in the palace maid's ears: "When pruning the bonsai, you must concentrate on it and never be distracted. Otherwise, the flower will be cut."

The palace maid handed the scissors to Ling Jingshu with a blushing face and lowered her head waiting to be scolded.

Ling Jingshu didn't say anything. After pruning the bonsai carefully, she put down the scissors and left.

The palace maid breathed a sigh of relief and was secretly glad in her heart.

Compared to Luo Yan, who often scolded others with a straight face, Ling Jingshu's temper was much gentler.

…

Ling Jingshu's mood at this time was not as calm as it appeared on the surface.

The emperor's grandson is getting married.

That handsome, cold and proud young man once saved her life at the most critical moment. He once allowed Ling Xiao to borrow the crown prince's residence to treat his eye disease. He once stared at her with those cold but focused eyes. He once couldn't help but look at her. She expressed her feelings...

It was she who rejected him without hesitation!

Because she knew very well that she and he were not in the same world. She couldn't afford his affection, nor did she want it!

He and Jiang Rongyue are about to get married, and he only cares about the country and the country, and will never let his son and daughter fall in love and a hero be short of breath. Therefore, she didn't need to feel any guilt, she could just silently bless him from afar!

"Miss," Bai Yu's voice interrupted her thoughts: "Why are you back?"

She returned to her residence unknowingly.

Ling Jingshu came to her senses and hummed casually.

Why is the lady so restless today? Bai Yu was secretly wondering and asked tentatively: "Did something happen? At this time every day, shouldn't the young lady be in the peony room?"

Ling Jingshu composed herself and said, "I just heard some palace maids whispering about the wedding of His Royal Highness. I was a little dazed for a moment, and then I came back."

In front of Bai Yu, he didn't even hide his true feelings at all.

Bai Yu was speechless, and after a long while he whispered: "Miss, you didn't accept His Highness the Grandson's wishes that day. Do you regret it now?"

"No." Ling Jingshu's expression had returned to calm: "I have never regretted the decision I made. I just felt a little sad when I heard the news."

This is probably a common problem among women. Even a young man who he has rejected will inevitably feel a little uncomfortable when he hears that the other person is getting married.

Bai Yu smiled and was about to say something to comfort him when footsteps sounded again outside the door.

It's Qiaoyun!

Bai Yu immediately put back the words that came to his lips and moved away from the topic as if nothing had happened.

After all, Qiao Yun is the secret guard sent by the emperor's grandson, and there are some words that Qiao Yun should not hear.

…

Three days later.

The grandson of the emperor gets married.

As usual, it was arranged by the Minister of Rites himself, and the wedding was even more lively than the wedding of King Yan.

The emperor and queen each sent many congratulatory gifts, and the prince and princess personally greeted the guests. The procession to welcome the bride was huge, and the procession carrying the dowry was even more powerful. The people in the capital who loved to join in the fun had their eyes opened this time.

All this excitement has nothing to do with Ling Jingshu who is staying in the palace.

On this day, as usual, she walked around the Jiaofang Palace to make sure that the maids were working hard and were not lazy, and then entered the Peony Room.

In spring, the weather is gradually getting warmer, the willow trees have taken out their long branches, and the grass is full of green. The peony room is also in full swing.

In the flower pots on the bamboo stands, some peonies have already hung small buds. Against the background of green leaves, it is full of vitality and full of spring.

Within a month, all the peonies will grow buds and gradually bloom. There will be an intoxicating rich aroma floating in the air.

Ling Jingshu carefully inspected the growth of each pot of peonies one by one, especially the more than 20 pots of new peonies.

At this moment, footsteps suddenly sounded behind him.