Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 264 "Cousins" and "Sister-in-law"

Zhao Mu came to see his good sister tonight just to relieve his loneliness, but he was somewhat uncomfortable with the presence of a maid like Mei Xiang.

Liu Ying saw Zhao Mu's embarrassment, and then smiled and said: "Xiao Mu is okay, Mei Xiang is my personal dowry girl, the two of us grew up together, you don't have to be so shy. Besides, now I only have Leave her alone." As he spoke, the smile on Liu Ying's face disappeared, replaced by a sad look.

Zhao Mu stepped forward and comforted him: "Sister, I have heard everything about you from my mother. During this period of time, I had important things to do and I was away from the capital. After I returned to the capital, I had a lot of things. I didn't come to see you as soon as possible, sister. It really made my sister suffer.”

Zhao Mu heard his mother talk to Hu Yanjin and the others about Mrs. Liu. In addition to being kicked out of Prince Chai's house, her only biological daughter was also taken away by her mother-in-law.

Just after she was kicked out of Prince Chai's Mansion, Princess Shoukang and the old King Shang secretly adopted Liu Ying's daughter Princess Chai to Zhao Mu's third sister Zhao Jing. Now she is raising her with Zhao Jing's biological son. Although the little girl cried for her mother all day long, her cruel grandmother would only lock her in a small dark room and cry by herself.

Hu Yanjin and Zhao Lan sympathized with Liu Ying, a poor woman.

Seeing the smile that her young lady had not shown for a long time, Mei Xiang said: "Yes, the young lady has indeed suffered. Not to mention that the child has been snatched away now. She is also locked up here by the princess to fend for herself. Those watchdogs outside the door are the princess. I was sent to watch over the young lady. The young lady is now locked up here and cannot even step out of the house. Although I can go out and buy food and clothing, but the young lady fell ill some time ago. When I went to ask a doctor, those people strictly prohibited anyone except me from visiting. Anyone come in."

Mei Xiang pursed her lips and said: "Fortunately, Miss is blessed with good fortune. It was just a common typhoid fever. The old doctor had never diagnosed and treated it. He followed my description and prescribed two patches of medicine, and Miss's illness was cured. But next time, if Miss "I'm sick, then" I didn't mean to say that she might die if she got sick. But I am afraid that I am really speaking too hard. So he stopped talking.

At this time, Mei Xiang tugged on the corner of Zhao Mu's clothes and begged: "Your Majesty, you are the celebrity around the Emperor. Please help us for the sake of my poor lady. In terms of identity, my lady is still yours, Your Majesty." Cousin-in-law. When the prince made you a marquis, my young lady often made remarks in front of the old prince."

Mei Xiang also said: "Yes, if the master and the two young masters hadn't been fighting each other so hard, the young lady might have married the prince. The portrait you painted for my young lady, the prince, has always been treasured by my young lady. .”

When Mei Xiang heard this, she said angrily: "Don't mention it. I went back to the Hou Mansion and met the eldest young master, the second young master, and the old master before. I told them about the current situation of the young lady, but they were pushy. They even said I blame the young lady for not being able to give birth to a son for Prince Chai. It’s really annoying!”

Zhao Mu said: "Now that I'm back, I won't let my sister suffer like this anymore." However, Zhao Mu also thought of a question at this time. He turned around and asked: "By the way, sister, I remember your mother's family." Isn’t it the mother’s family of Queen Mother Liu? Even though there are only emperors and ministers in this dynasty, your father is still a marquis. Doesn’t your mother’s family care about you now?”

Liu Ying endured the pain in his heart at this time, and then squeezed out a smile and said: "Okay! I won't mention these things today. Xiao Mu can come to see my sister, and my sister is very happy. Xiao Mu has been named a prince, and my sister is I haven’t congratulated you yet. But I don’t have anything to entertain you here.”

Zhao Mu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this.

Zhao Mu frowned and said, "There is such a father and brother?"

Liu Ying didn't want to talk about these things anymore. Although she was unwilling to do so, the person Zhao Mu married was Princess Zhaohua of Dali Kingdom, and she had also met Mu Wanqing at Chai Qing's funeral that day. She is indeed a young and beautiful woman. She was already in ruins, and she was also a "lost star" that was disliked by everyone. She didn't want to drag Zhao Mu down too much. As long as Zhao Mu could visit her more in the future, she would be satisfied.

Liu Ying sighed and said: "Oh! You can't blame your brother and father for this. Although the Liu family is the maternal clan of Queen Mother Liu, it has gradually declined since the death of His Majesty Renzong. And my father and brother asked me to work with the clan or other The noble royal family is getting married because they hope that after I become the princess, I can support the family. But it’s a pity for me. Alas~!”

Liu Ying looked at Mei Xiang and said, "Mei Xiang, please go and boil some hot water to make a cup of tea for the prince."

Mei Xiang nodded when she heard this, then lit the lantern and went out to boil water for tea.

Zhao Mu hugged Liu Ying at this time. Liu Ying was not surprised or conflicted by Zhao Mu's reaction. She also opened her arms and hugged Zhao Mu. Liu Ying also knew the reason why Zhao Mu came to see her late at night, and she didn't believe that Zhao Mu would really offend the Shang Prince's Mansion for a loser like her.

Although she knew that Zhao Mu just wanted to sleep with her, she didn't care anymore.

Now she is being held here, just as Mei Xiang said. Although Princess Shoukang did not ban the food and clothing of the two of them, she did not prohibit her from contacting anyone. The euphemistic name is to keep her in line. But in fact, he wanted to use this method to indirectly kill her.

Last time, I just suffered from a common disease like wind and cold, which can be cured without looking, smelling and asking. But I don’t know when I will get seriously ill, and there is no doctor to treat me. I am afraid I will really have to wait here to die.

Although Liu Ying is now very laid-back, she is still the eldest concubine who is being married by the royal matchmaker of the Shang Prince's Palace, and the rich daughter of the marquis family of the current dynasty.

Letting her suddenly die of illness here, in Princess Shoukang's eyes, is the best way to give everyone a "reasonable explanation".

After Liu Ying died, Princess Shoukang built a "chastity memorial arch" for her in a grand way, and then spent a few dollars to bury her in glory. Then the thorn in her side would be completely eliminated, and everyone's face would be taken into account.

It's not that the Liu Mansion is unaware of Liu Ying's current situation, it's just that the Shang Prince Mansion and the others really can't afford to offend him. Moreover, Liu Ying's two sisters-in-law also believe the rumor that Liu Ying is the star of Ke Fu's prodigal family. They could only ruthlessly let her fend for herself.

Liu Ying now has the mentality that his time is running out. Instead of worrying about other things, it’s better to enjoy yourself now. Let your last life be filled with happiness.

The daughter was adopted by Princess Zhao San, and Liu Ying asked Mei Xiang to hide the money that Zhao Mu had given her before.

After her death, her daughter was properly arranged, and although the maid who had been with him for many years might be kicked out, she would still have a good home with plenty of money. And the "chastity arch" behind him also brings glory to his parents' faces. She had no regrets or unwillingness to give up.

But Liu Ying thought about one thing wrong, that is, although Zhao Mu was the one who stole jade and fragrance by any means. But he is also a responsible man towards women. And Zhao Mu likes her mature and charming "pretty widow". Zhao Mu will definitely take care of her. And she will "moisturize" her bright peony flower well in the future.

And this is also related to a bad taste of Zhao Mu.

Although the Chai brothers are essentially not even remotely related to Zhao Mu. Zhao Mu is not even from the same lineage as their mother, Princess Shoukang.

But now Zhao Mu is also the son of Concubine Chai.

From the perspective of the family genealogy of this era, Zhao Mu wanted to call the Shang king and his wife uncle and aunt. He and the three brothers of the Chai family are also real "cousins."

In Zhao Mu's eyes, Liu Ying was the "widow sister-in-law" who was tender and charming, and this "taboo" relationship made Zhao Mu even more excited.

(End of this chapter)