Qing Dynasty Crossover

Chapter 553
In the green cloth carriage heading to the palace, a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl leaned on the window lattice with her cheeks resting on her elbows, calmly looking at the busy passers-by outside through the apron, her eyes as calm as water occasionally flashed displeasure.

"Are you still complaining about Er Niang?" Ya Qing, who was wearing a royal blue cheongsam and neatly tidied up her body, spoke first. The girl came back to her senses, looked at her Er Niang, and smiled calmly, "I know you are for my daughter, but... Er Niang , my daughter is a show girl waiting to be selected, going to meet the Empress at this time will inevitably attract the attention of others, and it is not my daughter's wish."

"You can't say that. If the Tong family is stable, E Niang doesn't need to be like this, but since..." the girl interrupted Ya Qing, and said softly, "E Niang, my daughter doesn't want to marry into the royal family, so choose someone with ordinary ambitions. it is good."

"Xiaoyao, how can this work? You are the daughter of the Earl's Mansion, how can you think so." Yaqing showed distress and displeasure, took her daughter's hand, and patted her daughter's hand, "Emiang really loves you. Back then, Emiang You are the only daughter, and your Ama only has you to accompany Er Niang, even if you don’t marry close relatives, you have to pick a red belt, not to mention shoes.”

"Er Niang, I can't say this again. The matter of referring to the marriage is decided by the empress of the palace. When is it our turn to choose someone?" Yaqing smiled lightly and nodded, her eyes flickered in thought, and she said, "You don't know the empress?" Empress's disposition, she is a kind and nostalgic person, if Erniang and Empress Empress are not close friends in the boudoir, the title of earl would not fall to your Ama, and he would not treat Erniang like this now, even if The concubine's room has never neglected Empress, how can it be like in the south of the Yangtze River? The empress is always a lucky one."

Seeing the emotion on her mother's face, Xiaoyao was also a little curious. In her memory, she seemed to have only seen the queen once, and it was still in Prince Yong's mansion. She knew that her nickname was given by the current fourth elder brother Hongmin. , I don't remember what happened at that time, but I only remember those warm and smiling eyes.

Before returning to the capital when she was a child, she had a very difficult time with Er Niang. Although her Ama was very honest, she had a flirtatious temperament. After marrying Er Niang, it was difficult to change her habits. Er Niang was married for many years She was the only one born, and she didn't have the softness of Jiangnan girls. She was very unloved at the beginning, and as a daughter, her own Ama didn't care even more. The good news of Prince Yong Fujin's friendship was known by Ama and the people in the Earl's Mansion, and the situation became much better. Ama was also promoted, and the title finally fell on him who was not very favored. From the voice that came out, Xiaoyao deduced that it should be Prince Yong who used his strength at the beginning. This was due to the reason that Er Niang was from the Tong family, but it was more for the empress's face.

She has been in the capital for a long time, and although she doesn't like to go out to socialize, she also knows that the empress is highly valued by the emperor and monopolizes the emperor's favor. Yaqing sees her daughter's rare expression of curiosity and a smile on her lips. Xiyue will see it differently.

"Speaking of the Empress Empress, Er Niang didn't know what to say. When Er Niang met her, how could the Zhiyuan Duke's Mansion have the power it has now? She was also suppressed by Qi Zhen, the pearl of the capital, but she was different from others. Sitting peacefully in the corner of the Flower Hall of Prince Yu's Mansion, neither jealousy nor resentment, nor envy is seen, there is a hint of optimism in the black and bright eyes, and a hint of sarcasm, just for this, er Only then did the mother take the initiative to talk, and then even more."

Yaqing told about what happened to Prince Yu's mansion back then, with nostalgia on her face, and the smile in her eyes was even more sincere, she even talked about the few times they walked together, and about meeting Prince Yong in the temple , said with emotion: "If we talk about this fate, it is true. At the beginning, the three of us said that Prince Yong was too cold, and his Fujin was not easy, but I didn't expect her to become Prince Yong's Fujin, and now it is even more so. Empress Empress, and she is also the Empress of the Yuan Dynasty. Dangru's jokes seem like yesterday. She is very favored by the emperor. Among the three of us, she is the most sensible and blessed one. This does not mean that she is now It's the queen, but Er Niang is also a little uncertain about what kind of temperament the queen is. You have always been smart, so you can figure it out yourself when you meet."

"Ma'am, the palace is here." Yaqing took a deep breath, took her daughter out of the carriage, and walked into the magnificent Forbidden City. She is now the countess. Although the Tong family is not as good as before, the emperor's mother is the Tong family. Her daughter will not be underestimated, everything in the house is smooth, and Yaqing doesn't want to be rich, the only thing she can't let go of is her daughter.

Although Hong, the eldest son of Prince Lu, is honest, but a little weak, if Xiaoyao marries him, Xiyue will not treat him badly, but if there is something wrong with Hong, then his daughter will be accountable for the rest of her life?She would rather marry at a lower price than Hongshi. Yaqing knew that in Qi Luo's heart, she had a better feeling for Xiyue than herself. Before Xiyue.

Xiaoyao lowered her head slightly and followed Yaqing's footsteps with no other thoughts. She was also grateful for her mother's heart. In fact, it doesn't matter if she marries anyone, it's just that the cage is bigger and smaller. The situation, those things she has seen too much, so apart from her own mother-in-law, she can't feel close relatives to others, stepping on the green brick road, she can't help but secretly wonder, living in the richest place is also What does the empress look like in the most complicated palace?Why did I hear Erniang say that she is still very young and charming, and she is still as pure and dusty as when she was in the boudoir?How is this possible?Fighting back and forth and calculating each other is exhausting.

When she came to Yongshou Palace, Xiaoyao couldn't help but looked up, then looked back at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, secretly sighed, the emperor really dotes on the empress, she is so close, I heard that the other concubines in the palace live The palace is far away.

"Countess, you are here." Ziying greeted her with a smile and bowed to salute. I can't stand you, just sit down for a while, she will come in a while."

Yaqing knew that Ziying was someone Qi Luo valued, so she didn't dare to trust Ziying, she gently helped Ziying, and said with a smile, "Your empress is so polite, why should I be afraid if I wait." Turning her head, she looked at her daughter lovingly, He shouted softly, "This is Aunt Ziying."

Xiaoyao stopped in her tracks and gently supported her body, "I met Aunt Ziying." Ziying hurriedly avoided, and said, "I can't afford it, I can't afford it." During the chat, Ziying led them to the side hall In the small living room, the furnishings here are a bit simple, but it reveals soft warmth and comfort. He ordered the maid to serve tea, "Countess, you sit here. If you have orders, just call the maid. Don't be polite. The queen recently The empress is busy with the drafting, many Fu Jin's wives have entered the palace, and they were all sent away by the empress in the main hall, I only saw Princess Herui and Brother Rui here a few days ago."

Yaqing's smile became stronger, and she naturally knew that Ziying was alluding to it. Although this is not very luxurious, it is a place for the queen to receive her close ones, and Qi Luo let Ziying welcome her in person. This honor is really rare, Not feeling left out, Ziying said a few words to Yaqing, then turned and left.

At this time Xiaoyao looked around quietly, Yaqing said softly, "This is the temperament of the empress, she doesn't like luxurious furnishings, but prefers comfort." Xiaoyao nodded, although this furniture is also made of precious rosewood, it is It is neither inlaid with gold nor jade, but has some patterns engraved on it, and this thick cushion is also spread on the chair where it sits, making it extremely soft and comfortable to sit on.

After sitting for a while, I heard footsteps outside, and the curtain was pulled open again, Yaqing mother and daughter hurriedly stood up, Xiaoyao lowered her head in a polite manner, only to hear the clear and warm voice coming from "Yaqing, I'm neglecting you, I didn’t expect so many things to happen.”

"Greetings to the empress." Yaqing and Xiaoyao paid respects, Qi Luo hurriedly helped Yaqing up, "Get up quickly, don't be too polite." Then he pulled Yaqing to sit beside her, and took a careful look at Xiaoyao. Quiet, with that indifference on her body, Qi Luo especially likes it, it is the real indifference that sees through everything, not the indifference that is pretended.

"This is your daughter, I haven't seen her for a few years, and she's getting better and better." Yaqing continued to be modest, "I can't deserve your mother's praise."

Qi Luo naturally knew the reason why Yaqing entered the palace this time, and took the initiative to chat with Xiaoyao. Seeing that although she spoke softly, she also revealed a rare assertiveness and did not cling to her, so she fell in love with her even more. When Min met each other, he couldn't help but have an idea in his heart. He wondered whether to arrange for them to meet again. If he had a good impression, it would not be too late to make arrangements. But thinking of Xiaoyao's identity as a beautiful girl, he pressed his mind She is different from Wuxi, it is not good to be too eye-catching, and although Hongmin's Fujin is in charge, Yinzhen may think a lot about it. After all, Hongmin is the eldest son, but Hongli is Yinzhen's tacit successor. candidates.

During the reply, Xiaoyao secretly looked at Qi Luo who was sitting upright. He was not wearing the queen's phoenix robe, but a deep purple flag dress with a slanted front collar and a pipa button. There was no pearl on his head, and all he was wearing was a head made of pearls. The jewelry exudes soft light, the skin on the face is fair and crystal clear without any wrinkles, and there is a warm smile in the dark eyes, like a trickle, people can't help but approach.

The Empress is really as E Niang said, she is pampered by the emperor and has a pure personality, but the sharpness and nobility that occasionally flashed in her eyes cannot allow anyone to underestimate her identity.A trace of respect rose in Xiaoyao's heart. To be able to maintain a stable position in the complex court and monopolize the emperor's favor is absolutely indispensable. However, she can still have the heart of a queen. I'm afraid this is what the emperor values.

"Ma'am, brothers come to greet you." Ziying came in to report, Qi Luo was stunned for a moment, and looked at Xiaoyao who was a little panicked with a smile, what a coincidence.

Ps Xiaoyao is not bad. Although Yaqing was thoughtful, women would do that in that era, and she was only using Qi Luo to consolidate her position, and she did not do anything excessive. In order to prove to Xiaoyao, I wrote this Zhang, her character is very indifferent, but she is very good to the people she really values, so please don't deny her easily, it is still possible to match Hongmin.

(End of this chapter)