little wife

Chapter 115

Ning Luo had already prepared for meeting Zhao Daiyun at this palace banquet, but she was still a little surprised when they met today.

Zhao Daiyun's complexion is still gorgeous, and her eyebrows are still domineering. Obviously, the downfall of the Zhao family did not have a great impact on her. The most surprising thing is that her lower abdomen is slightly bulging under the pleated skirt, which is obviously three years old. Four months pregnant.

The maid beside her supported her with a cautious look on her face, and she also stood there reservedly and proudly, looking at Ning Luo provocatively with her beautiful eyes.

Ning Luo regained her composure, turned around and saluted her, and said indifferently: "Princess Rui's demeanor is even more impressive than before, which is admirable."

Only then did Zhao Daiyun take a closer look at Ning Luo's face, and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes: I thought that after staying in the northwest for so long, with the wind, sand, sun, and severe cold and heat, Ning Luo's skin must have been damaged to the point of disfigurement, but she didn't. Thinking of it, Ning Luo in front of her eyes is still fair and delicate, compared with the greenness in Beijing before, her brows and eyes are a bit more charming like a married woman.

But where is she willing to let go?She racked her brains all these years just to secure a place beside Yang Yan, but Ning Luo was fine, even the wind and sand in the northwest and the war in the Northern Zhou Dynasty didn't seem to affect her at all... She gritted her teeth and walked slowly towards Ning Luo He walked over and said with a smile: "I heard that you gave birth to a daughter? Congratulations, you have added a daughter to Ding Yunhou."

Is this mocking her for not having a son?
Ning Luo smiled, and said softly: "Yes, Brother Jing likes it so much that he refuses to let go of it every day. But the princess, you have to pay close attention to it, and you can get a man with one stroke. The concubine and wife of the mansion only I'm afraid I'm worried for the princess, this wait is more than two years."

Zhao Daiyun's face changed, and she said coldly: "It's already a hen that can't lay eggs, so there's nothing to worry about."

Ning Luo's heart twitched, and she almost wanted to slap her: Ning Xuan was made into such a state by her, yet she still mocked her like this!

Gathering her mind, Ning Luo leaned close to Zhao Daiyun's ear, lowered her voice but laughed like a knife: "Princess is overwhelmed, my seventh sister naturally dare not come to steal your edge, but His Royal Highness King Rui's majestic and phoenix posture, it is inevitable to attract people's admiration , it is essential to have a rich rear house and a long line of heirs. Elder sister, be careful, you will be cunning, and don't make wedding clothes for others."

After all, she didn't look at Zhao Daiyun's pale face with anger, Shi Shiran walked forward, and when the big palace maid who was waiting in front heard that it was Mrs. Dingyunhou, she immediately laughed at Yan Yan and led her in. Walking away, he left Zhao Daiyun aside who hadn't had time to announce her name,
Zhao Daiyun was trembling with anger, she had been competitive since she was a child, how could she tolerate Ning Luo dominating her?Immediately, he whispered a few words to the maid beside him, frowned, and walked in with the maid leading the way weakly.

The banquet hall was already very lively, and the wives of various families gathered together to chat in small groups. Ning Luo went to meet Concubine Xu Shu first. Concubine Xu Shu was over [-] years old. The gentle and talented style of her, her speech and behavior are quite everyone's demeanor.

Concubine Xu Shu was talking to Mrs. Ning He, Mrs. Ning Guo. When she saw Ning Luo, she laughed: "Luo'er, we are talking about you. You have made such great achievements with your husband. It really makes us who can only enjoy the glory in Beijing." Wealthy women are ashamed of themselves."

Ning Luo hurriedly said: "The concubine Shu is absurdly praised, the minister's wife is just a woman in the back house, how can she dare to say credit for it, she is just greedy for the happiness of the family and happiness, it's all by accident, it makes the empress laugh .”

"Look, this little mouth can really talk," Concubine Xu Shu said with a smile, "From now on, I will come to the palace more often. I heard that you are proficient in the six arts, so you can come with me as a companion."

"Your Majesty, don't flatter her too much," Ning He also laughed, "The mastery of the six arts is just superficial."

Ning Luo was overjoyed when she saw Ning He Shi, she pulled her arm and acted coquettishly: "Auntie always likes to make fun of Luo'er..."

The three of them were talking, but there was a commotion on the other side of the banquet hall. Concubine Xu Shu was stunned for a moment, and was about to send someone to ask, when she saw a palace lady rushing over in panic: "Ms. Shu, Princess Rui said She has some abdominal pain."

Concubine Xu Shu stood up all of a sudden, and hurried forward.You know, the princes of Emperor Shenghe were imprisoned on death row, and now only King Rui is left, who is obviously the candidate for the future crown prince. Princess Rui is pregnant, if something goes wrong at her palace banquet, she will be in big trouble up.

The onlookers dispersed, only to see Zhao Daiyun leaning on the cushion with a bad expression on her face, and said with a forced smile, "It's nothing, it's just a bit of abdominal pain..."

Seeing Concubine Xu Shu approaching, the maid at the side yelled: "Princess, you are always so kind-hearted, but you are bullied by others, if someone dragged you to say those annoying words just now, would you be so angry that you would have a stomachache?" ?”

Concubine Xu Shu was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously wanted to calm things down: "Daiyun quickly go inside to rest for a while, I'm going to invite the imperial physician..."

"Concubine Shu, I'll rest here for a while." Zhao Daiyun frowned, but she held her stomach and refused to move. "Go and do your work. Your first palace banquet can't be deliberately messed up." gone."

The servant girl wiped her tears and began to cry: "Princess, even if someone doesn't see you well, I don't know what to do with the sneering words. Is it a big deal if you win the battle? Even the princess, you have to look at people's faces..."

Concubine Xu Shu's complexion changed, and the people beside her began to whisper, and their eyes naturally fell on Ning Luo.

Where is Clover willing to do it, she will retort when she takes a step forward, Ning Luo tugged her, and said with a slight smile: "Just now I said a few words to Princess Rui outside the door, which made her unhappy, but it's my fault Yes, please forgive me, Princess."

She bowed humbly, with a calm expression: "The crown prince is important, the princess must not be impulsive, let's go to the back room with the concubine Shu to rest."

Concubine Xu Shu hurriedly smoothed things over: "It should be some misunderstanding in words. Since Luo'er has already paid for it, Dai Yun doesn't care about it. Come, come to Bengong's side to rest more comfortably."

She motioned to the maid beside her to help her, Zhao Daiyun stood up, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Concubine Shu, Daiyun is as respectful as she is."

As she spoke, Shi Shiran walked past Ning Luo, her chin raised high, her eyes contemptuous, and she hummed softly.

Clover was so angry that her face turned red, and said angrily: "She is too shameless, she was the one who provoked her first, and she still beat her up."

Ning Luo smiled nonchalantly. If she had to pay attention to such a small matter after experiencing life and death in the northwest, it would be too small to look down on her. What's more, Zhao Daiyun is so arrogant now, even if she returns to Prince Rui's Mansion, she will not be ashamed. Fortunately, today is different from the past, Yang Yan is one step away from the crown prince, no matter how much he hates Jing Yun in his heart, on the surface he needs to show a respectful and benevolent appearance in front of Emperor Shenghe and his courtiers. Mrs. Yunhou, wouldn't it make people laugh out loud when the news spread?
While speaking, some court ladies came to invite the ladies to sit down. In order to make the ladies feel more comfortable, Concubine Xu Shu slightly changed the seating arrangements. On the left were some elderly wives of the state, Mrs. Hou and the royal family members, and on the right There are some young ones, the Crown Princess Chen is also there, just below Concubine Xu Shu, and Zhao Daiyun, who was supposed to be on the left side of the Crown Princess, was placed beside Concubine Xu because of her abdominal pain, with several people leaning behind her. There is a brocade mat with a group of flowers, and two maids are specially arranged to wait on it.

Ning Luo was two seats away from Chen Shi, and she could clearly see her haggard expression and thin figure. Her originally beautiful facial features had already lost their spirit, and she looked a little older than before, which was embarrassing.

The middle of the banquet hall was very spacious, and the food and drinks were served one after another, and the excerpt arranged by Concubine Xu Shu also sang.

Although the dishes of this palace banquet are rich, the people who come here are all very expensive. Naturally, they don't come here just to taste the dishes and watch a show. Matters, such as children's marriages, secret gossip, have always been a good way to win favors.Ever since, everyone in the hall toasted and laughed, and the atmosphere gradually heated up with various witty words.

The servants and palace maids who were waiting on the side were all dispatched from the servants' mansion, and their hands and feet were nimble. Next to Ning Luo was a servant named Xiao Anzi, who was calm and introverted, with a pace of advancing and retreating. It didn't look like an ordinary servant. , could not help but make Ning Luo take a second look.

However, she soon lost her leisure time to pay attention. Mrs. Ding Yunhou is the hottest upstart in the capital. In addition to her good popularity, naturally many people came to make friends with her. Mrs. Taotao almost added a few good words for Yu Huiyao, but this time it also came to nothing.

After finally seeing off two groups of people, Xiao Anzi and Clover took the opportunity to pour wine for her. She had a free time and looked around, only to see a burst of laughter from the chief seat, and there were several Madam surrounded Concubine Xu Shu and Zhao Daiyun. One of them was the current favorite concubine, and the other was the concubine of the future heir.

On the other hand, the Crown Princess Chen Shi, who used to be the star-studded concubine, is now sitting there alone. A few people passing by here and there nod their heads to her, but she remains indifferent.

The warmth and coldness of human feelings can be seen.

Thinking about Yang Zhan's right-hand man's wife in the past, Ning Luo and Zhao Daiyun, who depended on her face to act, but instead became half of the protagonists of this palace banquet, she didn't know what it was like.

Ning Luo didn't want to make fun of herself, she was about to turn her gaze away, but Chen suddenly turned her head, and the two of them met each other's eyes, Ning Luo could only smile slightly, and bowed to her.

Mrs. Chen stared at her for a while, then suddenly waved at her, signaling her to come over.

Ning Luo was a little puzzled, she was turned away when she came to visit a while ago, why did she suddenly want to talk to her today?She followed the example of kindness, got up and went to Chen's case, blessed her and said: "Is your majesty safe? I wonder if the special products brought by my wife are in line with your majesty's wishes?"

When Ning Luo came to visit last time, he specially presented some special products brought from the Northwest, such as a fine mink fur cloak, specially made deer antler and tiger bone, it was their kindness.

Chen's eyes were a little weird, bright and scary, she stood up, squeezed out a warm smile, walked around the table and walked slowly towards Ning Luo: "I saw things, but I just didn't dare to look at them." use……"

Ning Luo was stunned, and was about to ask why with a smile, when she saw Mrs. Chen squeezed between her and Yotsuba abruptly. With a ferocious expression, she raised her hand and swung it towards Ning Luo, cursing "You bitch, you know that His Highness is being poisoned and you don't say anything. In vain, His Highness treats your husband like a brother, you two wolf-hearted bastards!"

(End of this chapter)