The concubine is so charming

Chapter 982 Testing the Waters

Mrs. Zhang finished talking about the situation outside, declined Su Yao's opportunity to invite her to have a meal together, did not stay longer, took the gift Su Yao rewarded her and left the palace.

Meng Rou sent Madam Zhang away, with a little reluctance in her eyes.

Su Yao saw it, and couldn't help being a little envious. In the past two lives, her parents were not very close: "If you don't want to part with Mrs. Zhang, just invite her into the palace in two days, or you can go out of the palace to see if you find a chance. Look."

Meng Rou hurriedly smiled and said: "It's okay. Originally, I thought it would be difficult to meet my parents after entering the palace, but I didn't expect that the emperor gave me the right to let my mother enter the palace at any time. I am already very satisfied. Besides, my father Both my mother and I are people who attach great importance to rules. They are always worried about me, for fear that what they have done is not comprehensive, and then it will be implicated in me. If I go out of the palace to visit, they don't know how to worry. ?”

"The love of parents is far-reaching, and it is really enviable."

Meng Rou smiled very satisfied, and after a while, the expression on her face gradually became complicated: "Elder princess, you said before that the situation might get worse, so it's possible that because of one play, it can affect the entire Da'an Dynasty. Is it a custom?"

"Sometimes when a butterfly flaps its wings, it may cause a gust of wind. Things in the world are really uncertain."

"Then what should I do?" Meng Rou yearned for freedom in her heart, and naturally she didn't want other women to be bound by more rules and etiquette.

"The preparations for the flower viewing banquet are almost ready. When the time comes, the wives and young ladies of each family will gather together. If there are any signs, it should be revealed. Let's hold back for now and wait and see."

"it is good."

Su Yao didn't get involved for the time being, but in the other side of Zou's house, Mrs. Miaoyang couldn't sit still.

Madam Miaoyang and her husband, Zou Shihuai, sat next to each other: "Master, who is the author of this legend of the fox? Has the master found any news?"

"The person who wrote this biography of Linghu and Xiaoyaoyou is the same person. Apart from that, there is no useful information to be found."

"How is it possible? Legend of the Fox and Happy Journey are very popular in the capital. Doesn't it mean that the people who wrote these two picture books don't want to be famous? If they don't want to be famous, why bother to do such things? ?”

"I also find it strange, but I can't find it, and there's nothing I can do about it." Zou Shihuai frowned, and a look of lethargy flashed across his expression, "I didn't know how deep the water here is until I came to the capital. During this period of time, I have been in contact with many officials, and on the surface they seem to be friendly, but in fact those people are very wary of me, no matter how I get along, I can't get along with each other."

"This capital city is at the foot of the emperor, so the customs are different, but I believe in the master, the officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River, the master can be like a fish in water, as long as you are familiar with it, you will be able to handle it with ease in the capital."

Zou Shihuai was praised, and his expression was much better than before: "I still need a lot of help from my wife."

"Master, don't worry, as long as the concubine can help, I will do my best. After all, you and I are husband and wife, and we are both prosperous and wealthy."

"It's hard work, madam. We originally had an excellent reputation in the south of the Yangtze River. It is much more convenient to do many things. We can't give up this convenience when we come to the capital. Madam still needs a lot of painstaking planning."

"Master should have noticed that this is the capital city, not like being in the south of the Yangtze River. There are many people here, and there are many good people. Everyone can't wait to give birth to dozens of minds. It's like talking about the story of Linghu this time. My concubine originally wanted to spread the word that our Zou family knows etiquette and rules, especially the teaching of our daughter's family is extraordinarily strict, but seeing this situation, I can't stop it."

Mrs. Miaoyang didn't expect that those outraged spectators would beat up the actor who sang the Legend of the Fox, which is not a trivial matter.

"I know, but it shouldn't be a serious problem. Besides, our Zou family has always been known for its strict family style. The unclear stories about the young lady and the fox demon written in the Linghu biography are indeed a bit unsightly. "

"What the master said is that if this matter is just a disturbance among the people, it will not be a big deal after all. If we can promote it, the reputation of our Zou family will be spread even more."

Zou Shihuai had a thought: "If you don't make trouble among the people, is it possible to make trouble in the ears of the emperor?"

Mrs. Miaoyang took out an invitation card and waved it in front of Zou Shihuai: "Master, look, what is this?"

"Isn't this an invitation?"

"Yes, in two days, Concubine Meng will hold a banquet in the palace, entertaining the wives and young ladies of various families, and inviting everyone to enter the palace to enjoy the flowers. Looking at it from the side of the concubine, this matter seems a bit unusual."

"Isn't it just that there is something unusual about viewing flowers?"

"There are quite a few people at this banquet, and each family has brought their young ladies. Didn't the master think of anything else?" Mrs. Miaoyang smiled slightly.

"You mean... the draft?"

"Yes, once you enter the palace, you will have the opportunity to contact the emperor. Which lady can not be tempted? Now that the affairs of the remnants of the southern border have stopped, there is only one submissive northern slave left. , Aren’t there officials in the imperial court working hard to promote the emperor’s draft?”

"The emperor has not let go. I'm afraid this matter needs to be discussed."

"If there is a woman who directly tempts the emperor, what difference does it make if she lets go or not?"

"You want to push Qiaoer out?"

Zou Qiao is the daughter of Zou Shi and Zou Shihuaigang Jiji, who has been raised in a deep boudoir.

However, Mrs. Zou didn't want to test the waters with her own daughter as soon as she came up: "Master, Qiaoer is the younger sister, so naturally the older sister Zou Wan is in the front row."

Zou Wan is a concubine, but in order to show her benevolence and virtuousness, the Zou family raised all the concubine children under her knees.

Mrs. Miaoyang's teaching to this concubine Zou Wan can be said to be extremely strict. When she walks on weekdays, she can't wait to measure with a ruler to see if the distance between each step is equal.

Of course, under the guidance of such strict rules, Zou Wan did not suffer less, and the palms of his bare hands did not know how many times he was beaten and swollen.
Mrs. Miaoyang nodded lightly: "The master should understand that the emperor has already opened a draft, and this opening has already been opened. If you want to close it, you can't close it. The draft is imperative. Wan'er's age and appearance are all different. It is first-class, especially the rules, and the learning is impeccable. If she can be sent to the palace, then our Zou family will be able to step on the straight ladder of Qingyun. If you don't become the emperor, isn't there Su Chenxi? That Su Xiaojun king should not be underestimated."

Zou Shihuai's eyes flickered for a moment, and he nodded: "Madam has always had a unique vision. If you think Wan'er can do it, then she must have no problem. Now the more important thing is identity. Although I was transferred to the capital, compared to those real officials People, their status is not enough, and Wan'er is a concubine."

"Master's identity cannot be changed for a moment, but Wan'er can be recognized under my name. From now on, she will be my daughter. Then she will be the prostitute daughter of our Zou family. If you can't go any further in identity, then you can only rely on reputation." Work hard up and down, after all, the women who can enter the emperor's harem are all people with both ability and virtue, and this kind of virtue must be ranked first."

"What madam said is, then for this flower viewing banquet, let's bring Wan'er into the palace together."

"it is good."

(End of this chapter)