Concubine's true colors

Chapter 166 The Celebration Banquet (2)

It is an extremely high honor to be appointed by the emperor to marry in public. No matter whether it is Zhou Xianrui or Zhou Xiantai, who is the prince, it was an imperial decree back then, and they were ordered to welcome the bride and marry the concubine. No one has ever received this honor.
It can also be seen from this that Emperor Ming really loved Zhou Xianyu very much.

However, this favor did not make Zhou Xianyu happy. Even when Zhou Xianrui heard the word of marriage, if Zhou Xianrui did not stop him desperately, he would have stood up and rejected the will in person. .

Zhou Xianrui held his body firmly, unable to move, Zhou Xianyu shouted angrily:

"Fifth brother, please let me go, I have to make it clear to my father, you know who my younger brother wants to marry, you are blocking me, when my father bestows this marriage, it will be too late. "

Hearing this, instead of letting go, Zhou Xianrui suppressed Zhou Xianyu even more forcefully, not allowing him to get up at all.

"Seventh brother, do you think it's too late now? The emperor has already stated that he will give you a marriage, even if he hasn't revealed the person who will give you the marriage, but if you refuse at this time, it is still disobeying the order. So in full view Excuse me, where do you tell father to put his face on? Even if he knows you don't want to and intends to change his decision, but in front of all the civil and military officials, father will affirm that he will not change his words. There will be a turning point at that time. Once you make a fuss, there is absolutely no room for maneuver.”

Zhou Xianyu paused as he struggled to get up, saying that the authorities were obsessed. He was too anxious just now, so he forgot even such a simple truth in a panic.

Emperor Ming is not only his father, but also the king of a country.If he slaps the other party's face in public, then I'm afraid that when the marriage happens, he will have to marry if he marries, or if he doesn't marry, he will still have to marry.

Therefore, this is no longer a matter of giving a marriage, but a matter of the face of an emperor, and the consequences of falling behind will be quite serious.

And at this moment, Emperor Ming continued to say:

"The daughter-in-law I chose for Yu'er is also a candidate that Concubine Liang is satisfied with, and she is Gu Aiqing's daughter, Gu's Qingge."

As soon as Emperor Ming finished speaking, all the people at the banquet stood up, shouted out the emperor's sage, and congratulated Emperor Ming on his new daughter-in-law, and then everyone also congratulated Zhou Xianyu and Gu Shangshu.

As Gu Qingge's father, Gu Yihang was naturally overjoyed when his daughter became a princess-to-be. He would drink all the congratulatory drinks.

But the atmosphere around Zhou Xianyu is a bit weird, but anyone who comes to congratulate, as long as they open their mouths, they will definitely be scanned viciously from head to toe by the prince with fierce eyes. Feel cool and cool.

After a few ignorant people had their noses turned ashamed, everyone could tell that Zhou Xianyu seemed dissatisfied with the marriage gift, so they dispersed separately, not going forward to make fun of themselves.

As for the biggest winner at this banquet, Lu Qingge covered his mouth with a handkerchief with one hand, with an unconfident expression on his face, he was already weeping with joy.

Xiangping has always known her thoughts, seeing this cousin waited for more than ten years, and now she finally got her wish, she also hurriedly congratulated happily, saying auspicious and pleasant words like jumping beans.

However, Shen Wenqing, who is Princess Rui, logically said that Gu Qingge is now the princess-to-be, and as a cousin, she should have congratulated her.

But for congratulations, Shen Wenqing opened her mouth for a long time, but she couldn't say anything, and her hand was holding Xiao Jinxuan's tightly, and her expression was full of pity.

Others don't know, but Shen Wenqing's heart is like a bright mirror. Her seventh younger brother likes not Miss Gu, but Xiao Jinxuan beside her.

Moreover, although Xiao Jinxuan was as cold as ice and always ignored Zhou Xianyu, but based on women's understanding of women, Shen Wenqing always felt that in the heart of the other party, she was actually pretending to be Zhou Xianyu.

Therefore, now that the Emperor Ming granted the marriage, in Shen Wenqing's eyes, Zhou Xianyu and Xiao Jinxuan have become a pair of fateful couples who are about to be beaten apart by a stick, so this will call her and Gu Qingge congratulations. She is really not in the mood for these words Eloquent.

Looking at Xiao Jinxuan distressedly, Shen Wenqing asked in a low voice:

"Jinxuan, are you okay? This is really a trick of good fortune. Who would have thought that the father would give the marriage in public? If it is an imperial decree, there is still room for maneuver. Now that the civil and military officials of the whole court are present, I want to save this matter." , but it is really difficult."

When Xiao Jinxuan heard this, even though she wanted to appear calm, her voice was still full of bitterness when she said it.

"Yeah, who would have imagined it? It should all be fate. In fact, it's fine. Sister Gu is a rare and good woman. If she becomes Yu Wangfei, His Highness will definitely get a good wife."

Xiao Jinxuan also felt at this moment that all of this was really a trick of God's will, and that she and Zhou Xianyu were meant to be destined to each other.

Miss Gu in her previous life died tragically because of Qian Yingluo.

But in this life, because of her interference, Qian Yingluo died in Yangzhou first, but Lu Qingge, who was supposed to die, jumped out and became Princess Yu.

Therefore, Xiao Jinxuan was thinking that Zhou Xianyu, who had never been married in her previous life until her death, had won such a quasi-princess as Gu Qingge because of her appearance in this life. Perhaps it was God's will, and the other party was destined to replace her and become Zhou Xianyu's concubine. bride.

Thinking of this, Xiao Jinxuan felt less uncomfortable. Since she was destined not to be with Zhou Xianyu, there was someone who adored him wholeheartedly and would always be by his side.This result may be the best choice for both her and Zhou Xianyu.

Seeing that Xiao Jinxuan was neither arguing nor crying, Shen Wenqing became even more worried, and immediately lost her mind, she hurriedly looked over to Zhou Xianrui, only to see that this husband was also looking at her.

Then, Shen Wenqing saw that Zhou Xianrui nodded to her suddenly, then pointed to the cup, then glanced towards the direction of the apse, and finally set his eyes on Xiao Jinxuan.

The two have been husband and wife for many years, and there is still a basic tacit understanding, so Shen Wenqing immediately understood what Zhou Xianrui meant.She nodded cryptically, and suddenly she let out a ouch.

"Look at me. I've only had a few glasses of wine, and I'm dizzy. How about Jinxuan, why don't you accompany me to the back hall to rest."

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan would naturally not refuse, and now the hall is full of singing and dancing, and there is an endless stream of congratulations and congratulations. She only feels that her heart is very blocked when she hears it. She is also very happy to stay in the back hall.

But just when she was supporting Shen Wenqing and leaving the seat, Gu Qingge, who had been weeping with excitement, suddenly got up, stepped forward and pulled Xiao Jinxuan back.

"Sister Jinxuan, you may not know it, but if you are not afraid of my sister's jokes, my sister has been in love with His Royal Highness since she was six years old. Now that she can become his princess, she will die immediately. I am very happy in my heart." , you and my sister hit it off right away, and although there are many blessings and congratulations from everyone, what my sister wants to hear most is the blessing from sister Jinxuan, I don’t know if my sister is willing to fulfill my sister."

It has always been said that the human heart is the most complicated thing, and this is true. That's why there is a saying, "Knowing people, knowing the face, not knowing the heart."

Before the decree of bestowing marriage came down, Gu Qingge was full of envy and inferiority towards Xiao Jinxuan. She always felt that she was not as good as the other party, which was why it was difficult for Zhou Xianyu to catch her eyes.

Even when Mrs. Gu was going to seek a good concubine to fulfill her marriage, Gu Qingge still felt that she was a little sorry for Xiao Jinxuan, and felt guilty and ashamed for her actions.

But when the Emperor Ming said that she became the queen concubine, Gu Qingge's mentality immediately changed subtly.

The original envy and inferiority are gone. In her opinion, now Zhou Xianyu is her fiancé, and Xiao Jinxuan has turned into her biggest threat.

Therefore, he clearly knew that Zhou Xianyu liked Xiao Jinxuan, but Gu Qingge pretended not to know anything, and specifically told Xiao Jinxuan how he fell in love with Zhou Xianyu so hard.

The purpose is to let Xiao Jinxuan retreat despite difficulties, and it is best not to appear in front of Zhou Xianyu in the future, so Gu Qingge will be happy.

As for Gu Qingge's insistence on getting Xiao Jinxuan to tell her, it was just because of the possessive desire in his heart, and when he thought of the woman Zhou Xianyu fell in love with, he would personally wish him a happy marriage with His Royal Highness for a hundred years, Gu Qingge felt unusually satisfied and satisfied. happy.

Looking at Lu Qingge's delicate face and the longing eyes of the other party, Xiao Jinxuan wanted to refuse, but couldn't find a reason, not to mention that the other party had saved her life not long ago.

Immediately took a deep breath, resisting the discomfort in her heart, Xiao Jinxuan squeezed out a smile, and was about to say the words of blessing.

But at this moment, Shen Wenqing snorted, protected Xiao Jinxuan behind her, and spoke first:
"Qing Ge, you are out of character now. Your daughter's family is not yet married, so how can you ask for auspicious words by yourself? Don't forget, you are not the Princess Yu, so you have to be more cautious in your words and deeds, and you can't embarrass the royal family, otherwise you will be virtuous. If you make a mistake, you will live up to the expectations of your father, mother and concubine."

Xiao Jinxuan's heart ached to death now, and her mind was a little fuzzy, so she didn't notice the trace of hostility in Lu Qingge's eyes at all.

But Shen Wenqing who was at the side had been in charge of Prince Rui's Mansion for many years. Although she was dignified and virtuous, she was also extremely intelligent. Therefore, she immediately discovered Gu Qingge's malicious intentions, so she spoke out to relieve Xiao Jinxuan.

When Gu Qingge heard that Shen Wenqing deliberately said that you are not Yu Wangfei, and said in a heavy and slow manner, her face turned red, and she was so ashamed and angry that she wanted to find a hole in the ground and turn in. .

And the more this happened, the more she couldn't help complaining to Xiao Jinxuan in her heart. After all, Shen Wenqing was Concubine Liang's daughter-in-law, and Concubine Liang was her aunt. Logically speaking, this cousin should be closer to her.

But now because of Xiao Jinxuan, the other party actually admonished her. This kind of clearly divided treatment immediately made Lu Qingge's heart even more difficult to balance.

Seeing that Gu Qingge stopped talking, Shen Wenqing pulled Xiao Jinxuan and walked towards the back hall.

Zhou Xianrui, who had been keeping an eye on their movements, immediately lowered his head after seeing this scene, and said to Zhou Xianyu:
"Seventh brother, your fifth sister-in-law has already led Miss Fourth to the apse. I will help you in a while, and we two will leave together. Today's wedding ceremony came suddenly. You must explain the matter clearly to Miss Fourth. The barrier between you hasn't melted yet, and now that Lu Qingge is added, things are really getting more and more complicated."

(End of this chapter)