Once the Crown Prince Joins In

Su Xinyi now also noticed that Concubine Ruan Ming's expression was a little unnatural. After thinking about it, she realized that Concubine Ruan Ming might have had a different idea, but she didn't make it clear.

She calmed down and looked at Concubine Ruan Ming and continued: "It is the Mid-Autumn Festival now, and the Queen is going to host the Mid-Autumn Banquet, so she asked me to help take over the trivial matters of His Highness King Wu's wedding. After the Mid-Autumn Banquet, the Queen will I will personally manage it for King Wu."

Su Xinyi thought that Concubine Ruan Ming was not happy because the queen actually left it to her to handle such a big event as her son's marriage.

Although she is a princess, she is a junior after all. Although Ruan Mingfei is not favored now, she only has one son. Naturally, she hopes that her son's marriage will be successful. Thinking about it this way, Su Xinyi does not think Ruan Mingfei's attitude is inappropriate. .

Concubine Ruan Ming was relieved when she heard this. She knew that her status in the palace was not very good. Although she was in the concubine position, it was because she gave birth to the son of King Wu.

It's just that she is not favored. If her son's marriage is neglected, the outside world doesn't know how to treat it. She is afraid that her son will be wronged.

Maybe her thoughts just now were revealed. Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess was so considerate and said a few more words. Concubine Ruan Ming felt very embarrassed and hurriedly said: "It is King Wu's responsibility to have the Crown Princess to help with the management." Blessing, I don’t know what the Crown Princess wants to ask, just ask.”

Su Xinyi began to talk about business, "Serious matters such as employment are handled by the adults in the Ministry of Etiquette. The Queen asked me to come over and ask if the Prince Wu's Mansion needs repairs, as well as other related matters such as the furnishings in the Mansion. In addition, I made a custom-made wedding dress for Princess Wu..."

Although the matter was not big, it was very trivial. Su Xinyi specially recorded it in the book. At this time, he took out the book and pointed it out to Concubine Ruan Ming, and told her while reading.

Concubine Ruan Ming frowned slightly, "I'm afraid I have to ask King Wu about matters in the palace."

"Okay, then just ask your third brother and then tell me. If the palace needs repairs or modifications, you can tell me earlier so that the craftsmen can start work earlier." Su Xinyi said with a smile.

Maybe Su Xinyi's attitude was very kind, and Concubine Ruan Ming finally relaxed now. She used to be seen in Yuanhui Palace, but the Queen was there at that time, so she just had to be a transparent person when she went to greet her.

This was the first time she had communicated directly with the Crown Princess, and she had a very strong reputation, so she was still very worried. She didn't expect the Crown Princess to be so easy to talk to, and Ruan Mingfei was surprised but also relieved.

In addition to the affairs of the palace, there is also the princess's wedding dress. This is for the palace to send to the princess's house. There are regulations for the princess's wedding dress. Just make sure that Concubine Ruan Ming has no other requirements.

For example, in addition to the wedding dress for the princess, there will also be daily clothes. What style of daily clothes should be made and how many sets should be made. Although there are restrictions on the rules, it is not incomprehensible.

Moreover, there are many ways to serve in the palace, so Su Xinyi will naturally not make decisions on her own, and needs Concubine Ruan Ming to make the decision.

Concubine Ruan Ming looked at the Crown Princess and took out another thick pattern book, and couldn't help but curling her lips.

Su Xinyi also smiled when he saw it, "You see, I am well prepared. These are this year's new patterns that I got from the Shangfu Bureau. They are all newly passed down from the south. The Queen is very happy to see them. I like it, and also said that this year’s winter clothes will be given a new look for all the ladies, and you happened to have seen them in advance, so you are also prepared for winter clothes.”

The patterns of clothes change every year, and the Shangfu Bureau tries their best to please the nobles. This year, several princes are getting married, so the Shangfu Bureau has already sent people south to bring the latest patterns back to Beijing.

When Su Xinyi got the pattern booklet, she couldn't help but sigh. The manager of the Shangfu Bureau could sit firmly in this position, and he was really capable. She had only heard Grandma She mention this kind of thing, but I didn’t expect there to be so many doorways here.

I have dealt with the Six Shang Bureau before, but now I know that each of them has their own abilities.

Concubine Ruan Ming really looked carefully and found that the pattern of the wedding dress was fixed. The court had a fixed pattern that could not be changed, but other ordinary clothes could.

Su Xinyi waited quietly, watching Concubine Ruan Ming write down what she liked, and occasionally chatting with Concubine Ruan Ming.

Concubine Ruan Ming thought of the Crown Princess's temperament and couldn't help but whisper softly: "I think these patterns are good. Although I have already started to make autumn clothes, the Crown Princess can still make a few more fresh ones. She is as young as a flower. , you should dress up nicely."

Su Xinyi didn't expect that Concubine Ruan Ming would actually mention her, so she accepted her kindness and said with a smile: "I'll let someone do it later. Why don't Concubine Ming give me a reference to see which look is more suitable for me?" .I’m a rough guy and don’t know much about these things.”

Su Xinyi actually understood. Isn't this what she learned in her previous life?

But Ruan Mingfei finally found a way to talk, so she naturally couldn't ignore other people's feelings.

Ruan Mingfei heard that the Crown Princess was really willing, and her eyes lit up for a moment. She took the picture album and the two of them started picking and choosing, and soon most of the day passed.

Concubine Ruan Ming hadn't spoken so many words for a long time, and she didn't feel so comfortable soon. When the princess stood up to leave, she actually felt a little bit reluctant to leave.

Su Xinyi said with a smile: "I will tidy it up when I go back, and then I will ask someone to bring the cloth to the empress for inspection. I will come over frequently these days to disturb you. If the third brother has any requirements for the renovation of the palace, please ask the empress to let the third brother do it as soon as possible. Write a charter so that I can report back to the Queen."

Concubine Ruan Ming agreed with a smile and personally sent the crown princess out.

When Su Xinyi left Chunze Palace, her face hurt from laughing. The job was really not easy to do, but Concubine Ruan Ming was much easier to deal with than she thought. It would be great if Concubine Qi Xian was as easy to deal with in the future.

As for Concubine Li, Su Xinyi thought that the empress would definitely not let her go. As for her grievances with Concubine Li, Concubine Li had to make things difficult for her. Her relationship with the empress was much deeper now, so she shouldn't be able to make things difficult for her. made.

Su Xinyi did not go back to the East Palace directly. Instead, she went to the Shangfu Bureau first, talked to Shangfu and told her about Concubine Ming's request, and asked her to prepare the chosen pattern and send it to Concubine Ruan Ming for review.

After explaining everything, I walked towards the East Palace, still wondering if there was anything I missed.

"My servant pays homage to His Highness King Xiang."

Suddenly, Su Xinyi came back to her senses when she heard the palace attendant's voice. She raised her head and saw that Prince Xiang was indeed not far away from her, coming from another way. This way was going to Zhaoyu Palace and East Palace. It’s a must-see path, so it’s not uncommon to encounter it here.

King Xiang asked the palace servants to get up, and then he looked at Su Xinyi and said, "I have met my sister-in-law."

"Ninth brother, there is no need to be polite." Su Xinyi kept a polite smile.

Prince Xiang smiled and looked up at Su Xinyi. He still couldn't figure out why his father chose Su Xinyi as the crown princess for the prince. He also didn't expect that Su Xinyi did such a good job in the position of crown princess.

Thinking of his marriage, Prince Xiang couldn't hold back the smile on his face. He had always believed that the prince and his wife must have taken action regarding the hunting ground, but it was a pity that he had no evidence.

"Sister-in-law, are you going back to the East Palace?"

Su Xinyi thought that after saying hello, Prince Xiang was about to leave, but he still chatted with her.

Looking up at Prince Xiang, Su Xinyi said: "Yes, it's time to have lunch. Ninth brother, are you going to Zhaoyu Palace? I won't waste your time, go quickly. "

Prince Xiang was unable to say the rest of his words, so he watched Su Xinyi nod to him, and then left directly with the others.

He couldn't breathe up or down, and Prince Xiang's expression became a little unsteady.

Su Xinyi didn't care what he thought. The Li family had secretly taken action in Su Yi's matter. They dared to scheme against her and her family, but now they still want to act like a family.

Pooh!

She won't cooperate!

Prince Xiang looked at Su Xinyi's back, pursed his lips slightly, and after a while he turned around and walked towards Zhaoyu Palace.

When he entered the Zhaoyu Palace, he saw his mother-in-law scolding the palace people. Her temper had been getting worse recently, and she didn't look much better when he came in.

Concubine Li asked people to leave. After sitting down, she looked at her son and tried to slow down her tone and said, "What did your grandfather say?"

Prince Xiang cheered up when his mother-in-law mentioned his grandfather, "Grandpa said that the marriage must happen, but how can we confirm the private affairs of Prince Xiang's house after we get married?"

Concubine Li turned her eyes slightly when she heard this, and suddenly she became happy. Yes, she was really confused.

What the father said is right. Of course, His Majesty cannot be dissatisfied with their mother and son at the moment. The marriage must be consummated first. It is naturally a private matter of Prince Xiang's house to marry someone back home.

Concubine Li looked at her son and asked, "Fuyun was summoned before. Is there any result from the Ministry of Punishment?"

King Xiang was silent for a moment. His concubine wanted to eat Fu Yun before, but now she took the initiative to mention her. He couldn't help but be a little cautious. After a pause, he said: "Fu Yun and Xu Yurong don't have much contact, just because they are both in Yuling Temple." We have only met a few times now, and the incident at the hunting ground has nothing to do with Fuyun. The Ministry of Punishments released him after investigation."

Concubine Li snorted, "Are you still aggrieved for her? Yuling Nunnery is not a sister-in-law's nunnery. Look at all the ladies in the city who are willing to associate with Xu Yurong. They can't avoid it, but she still bumps into her. Where? It’s not good to go, I have to go to Yuling Temple to burn incense.”

King Xiang listened to his mother's words and stepped Fuyun into the quagmire. He suppressed his anger and tried not to show his dissatisfaction. He said sincerely: "Mother, Fuyun went to Yuling Temple because of the nunnery. The nun Master Minghui is from Ding'an Guard. They are fellow villagers and they can talk to each other when they meet. As for Xu Yurong, she really doesn't have much interaction with her. This time when the Ministry of Punishment went to investigate, Master Minghui was innocent. Yun Yuan came from Ding'an Guard, how could he know who Xu Yurong is, let alone interfere with their affairs."

Concubine Li snorted, and then said: "Since she is innocent, I heard that she is at peace with Zhuangzi, so please take her back to your house."

Although King Xiang really wanted to take Fuyun back, his mother-in-law had never let go before. He could only find time to go to Zhuangzi to see her. Why did he suddenly let go now?

Seeing her son's shocked look, Concubine Li sighed softly, "Concubine Mother is not a born evil person, and you don't even think about what Fu Yun did. What kind of serious lady would do it? I told her about the concubine. She is not allowed to get pregnant before she is married. This will hinder your marriage. Which lady from a famous family is willing to become a mother when she enters the house? But she is obedient and disobeys even my words. How dare such a mother and concubine be placed next to you? "

Speaking of this, Prince Xiang did feel a little guilty. He coughed lightly and said, "Concubine, it is true that Fuyun has been drinking the Zizi Tang..."

"Where did that child come from?"

King Xiang:......

Concubine Li sneered, "Do you think your mother-in-law has survived in the harem for her face? Your father has so many sons, why are you the only ones left now? The concubine in the harem got pregnant after drinking the Zishi Decoction It’s not like nothing, do you know why?”

King Xiang rarely heard his mother and concubine mention other princes who had passed away. They had nine brothers, and only five of them survived.

Facing her son's puzzled gaze, Concubine Li said calmly: "Not all concubines in the palace can have children. It depends on your Majesty's wishes. Some concubines with low status were not so lucky. Back then, There was once a person who drank Zizi Decoction every day but ended up getting pregnant. The Zizi Decoction was never wrong, that is, the person was wrong. Later, the Queen ordered a thorough investigation and found out that the concubine was doing this every day in front of the steward. After drinking the soup, he turned around and hid in the house to induce vomiting. Do you understand now?"

Prince Xiang really didn't know about this kind of thing. He looked at his mother and concubine in surprise. Did she mean that Fu Yun did the same thing?

"If you had listened to me and managed people well, your marriage wouldn't have been difficult. Back then, my mother and concubine looked after the family for you. When they knew that there was Fu Yun in your house, they turned around and decided to marry the girl. Concubine, can you not be angry? You are angry, but what can you do? If you are not good enough, you will not be low. What will be the result? Look at the person you are marrying now. "

Concubine Li was even more angry when she mentioned You Xiangzhe, "Your father refuses to see me, don't you understand?"

King Xiang was silent. He knew that his grandfather had said that his father must have noticed their alliance with the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion, so after the incident, he became furious and refused to see his mother's concubine because he did not want her mother's concubine to plead for mercy.

"You don't look good after something like this happened. I have been a mother-in-law and a concubine all my life, and now I have to bow my head to the queen because I have to behave in the palace with my tail between my legs. Do you know the humiliation of a mother-in-law and concubine?"

Concubine Li felt really aggrieved when she said this. She had protected her reputation extremely well all her life, and had been on par with the Queen for most of her life, but now the Queen had taken the opportunity to overpower her.

King Xiang lowered his head, "It's all my son's fault."

Seeing that her son finally understood the power of this, Concubine Li breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly: "It's not necessarily a bad thing to hit the bottom. Just because we, mother and son, have reached the bottom, every step we take from now on will be towards higher ground. You take Fuyun back to the house first, and I will arrange the other things. If the Wu'an Hou Mansion wants to rely on you, it has to see if you are lucky enough."

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Have a happy weekend everyone. After two days of cooling down, the temperature is starting to rise again. Please be careful to prevent heatstroke, okay?

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