Concubine's true colors

Chapter 174 Princess Qingxiang
After Lu Qingge knelt down and begged to no avail, the jealousy that had been resolved in his heart sprouted again, but Xiao Jinxuan, who had already walked out of the room, was naturally completely unaware of this.

Being disturbed by Lu Qingge, she also lost interest. Although the banquet was not over yet, she was prepared to leave quietly without attracting the attention of others.

After all, she is a little-known concubine from the handsome mansion, and no one will care too much about her going or staying.

But when Xiao Jinxuan walked up the corner corridor along the way she came, Zhou Xiantai suddenly appeared in front of her without warning, and blocked her way with his hand.

Xiao Jinxuan's expression didn't change, but she took a few steps back vigilantly. She didn't forget that when she was in Guanyinyuan, His Royal Highness, the Prince, almost took her away. Now that they meet again, she naturally dare not relax at all. Be vigilant.

And Zhou Xiantai also had a panoramic view of Xiao Jinxuan's alienation and vigilance, a playful smile suddenly appeared on his sword-browed cold face, and he said in a magnetic voice:

"This road leads to the front door of Gu's mansion. Now that the banquet is not over, Miss Jinxuan plans to leave without saying goodbye. Could it be that you feel ashamed because you made Miss Gu cry?"

Today, Gu's residence hosted a banquet, because Gu Qingge was married to Zhou Xianyu, even if the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty did not give the Gu family face, they would never dare to discredit the title of Yuwang.

And Zhou Xiantai, who has always been jealous of Zhou Xianyu and wanted to leave an impression of a friendly brother in the eyes of Emperor Ming, naturally also came to Gu's house and congratulated him in person. If he could take this opportunity to ease the relationship with Zhou Xianyu, that would be great It was a windfall.

But what he didn't expect was that Zhou Xianyu, the quasi-son-in-law of Gu's family, was hosting a banquet. Zhou Xiantai came for nothing, and walked out of the backyard feeling bored, ready to take a stroll around. It's all about relaxing.

Inadvertently, when he walked past a small gazebo, from that position, he happened to be able to see the room where Xiao Jinxuan and the other three stayed just now.

The distance was too far, although Zhou Xiantai didn't hear what the three women in the house said, but because the window was wide open facing him, he could clearly see the scene of Gu Qingge crying, kneeling and begging at the end Chu.

And seeing Xiao Jinxuan, unmoved at all, walked out of the room directly, he was aroused for a moment, and rushed over quickly, only then did he stop Xiao Jinxuan in front of him.

Talking about Xiao Jinxuan, seeing that her way was being blocked, she said without changing expression when asked by Zhou Xiantai:

"There is no ghost in my heart, and I have no regrets. Jinxuan is just a little concubine. It doesn't matter to anyone whether she leaves the banquet or not. Since you have a high status, Your Highness, you have to leave the banquet for too long. Someone must come to find you." Yes, so I will not bother you, so I bid farewell to Your Highness."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Jinxuan saluted, then raised her head slightly, passed Zhou Xiantai without squinting, and walked forward steadily.

Zhou Xiantai stopped Xiao Jinxuan on the promenade, and the distance to the left and right of this promenade is not large, it will only be enough for two people to walk side by side.

Therefore, when Xiao Jinxuan passed by Zhou Xiantai's side, she almost kept close to him and passed by.

Xiao Jinxuan, who didn't like getting too close to others, couldn't help but frowned immediately, but walked over with a blank expression.

And Zhou Xiantai's eyes fell on her from the beginning to the end, especially when Xiao Jinxuan passed by him, he smelled the quiet plum fragrance on the other party's body. The scent of flowers actually made him lose his mind for a moment.

But when he regained his composure, he realized that Xiao Jinxuan had already gone a long way, leaving him with only an elegant purple back.

Even if Xiao Jinxuan didn't look back at the scorching gaze coming from behind, she knew that Zhou Xiantai must be watching her.

She couldn't help stepping up a little bit, and walked quickly to the end of the corridor. After another turn, she finally let go of her heart, and the dangerous oppressive feeling behind her gradually disappeared.

Shaking her head slightly, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help sighing, she was indeed the one who ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor in her previous life, even if it was just a look, the oppressive feeling that the Prince of Thailand brought to her was quite strong.

Suppressing the discomfort in her heart, she continued to walk towards the gate of Gu's mansion, but when she got to the gate, she found that Xiangping and Zhu Xin were already waiting there.

As soon as she saw Xiao Jinxuan, Zhu Xin rushed up to meet her, and carefully put on the brocade cloak with begonia pattern in her hand.

When she first entered Gu's mansion, the cloak was left on the car. Now that Xiao Jinxuan was weak, Zhu Xin hurried back to get it. As a result, when she separated, when she returned, she couldn't find Xiao Jinxuan at the banquet.

He was in a hurry, but fortunately Xiangping saw her, so he took her with him and rushed to the gate of Gu's mansion, waiting for Xiao Jinxuan to come.

And this time Xiangping also came over, and said apologetically:

"Jinxuan, don't take today's matter to heart, I know that according to your temper, this banquet will definitely not continue, so I rushed to the door, and when you come, I will accompany you back to handsome government."

Xiao Jinxuan smiled and was about to speak, when suddenly she saw a young eunuch wearing inner servants walking in from the door of Gu's mansion, and when the man saw Xiangping, he hurriedly ran over with a bow and a smile.

As soon as he got close, the little eunuch kowtowed to Xiangping, then took out the letter, and said respectfully:

"Princess Eight, you have been out of the palace for a few days, and the concubine Liang misses you. I heard that you live in the Shuai Mansion, and after the slaves arrived there, they were told that you had come to the Gu Mansion for a banquet. Now I have found you." , This is a letter written by the Concubine Liang, and I hope Her Royal Highness the Princess will personally write it."

As soon as Xiangping heard that it was a letter from her concubine, Xiangping quickly took it, opened it and read it carefully, then she blinked and turned to look at Xiao Jinxuan.

Seeing that Xiangping's eyes were wrong, Xiao Jinxuan froze for a moment, then pointed to the letter hesitantly, and asked softly:

"What are you doing looking at me like that, Xiangping, you don't mean to tell me that Concubine Liang mentioned me in the letter, right?"

Xiangping nodded seriously when he heard the words, and then directly stuffed the letter in his hand to Xiao Jinxuan.

"My concubine not only mentioned you, but also told me to bring you into the palace with me when I return to the palace. It seems that the concubine mother knows about you and the seventh brother. She always loves her cousin, Jinxuan, what do you say mother Concubine looking for you this time, won't make things difficult for you."

After reading the letter carefully, Xiao Jinxuan shook her head with a slight smile.

"Concubine Liang, you have always been kind and virtuous. Besides, I still have you, Your Royal Highness. When I get bullied, you have to protect me."

Seeing that Xiao Jinxuan was about to be called into the palace, not only did she not feel nervous at all, but she still wanted to joke with her, so Xiangping immediately patted her, pouted and started laughing with her.

In a flash, another two days passed, and Xiao Jinxuan's depleted energy and blood were almost exhausted, while Xiangping still did not return to the palace for the past two days, eating and living with her every day.

As a result, Concubine Liang sent someone to remind her again this morning, Xiao Jinxuan persuaded her for a long time, Xiangping reluctantly agreed to return to the palace.

Because Concubine Liang had already said that on the day Xiangping entered the palace, Xiao Jinxuan would be summoned, so the two sisters rode in the same carriage and entered the palace together.

At the last palace banquet, Xiao Jinxuan was in a depressed mood, so naturally she couldn't care less about admiring the scenery in the palace. Now she is walking in the imperial garden, looking at the surrounding flowers and brocades, the small pavilion and the lotus pond. Amazed.

When Xiangping passed the lotus lake in the garden, he suddenly stopped and said with a smile:

"Jinxuan, wait, let me pick some lotus flowers before we leave. I haven't returned to the palace for so long, and the concubine mother will definitely not be able to run away. I've been told."

Looking at Xiangping's innocent and carefree appearance, Xiao Jinxuan naturally nodded and agreed, telling the other party to pick it up by herself, and she stayed here to wait for her.

Xiao Jinxuan, who was left alone, would take a walk to admire the flowers, and it was all to pass the time. When she came to a few peonies, looking at the blooming, dark red and purple flowers, she couldn't help lowering her head slightly, deeply Smelling the pistils, the strong floral fragrance immediately hits the nostrils, very refreshing.

But at this moment, suddenly from behind her, a sarcastic female voice came arrogantly.

"Where did this humble person come from? The imperial garden is a place of wealth and honor for the royal family. No one is worthy of appreciating the plants and trees here except my royal family. You, a bastard, dare to smell this garden Hurry up and stay away from the flowers inside, lest the bad luck all over your body pollute the eyes of this princess."

Even if Xiao Jinxuan wanted to ignore such harsh words, she turned around and looked at the passerby calmly, and saw a woman covered in beads and gorgeous makeup staring at her with hostility.

The visitor claimed to be a princess. Although Xiao Jinxuan had never met her before, she guessed the identity of the visitor just by thinking about it.

With a proper blessing, Xiao Jinxuan nodded and said softly: "Princess Qingxiang Jin'an, Your Royal Highness is a thousand years old and auspicious."

There were only six grown-up princesses of Emperor Ming, three of whom had already married and left the palace, and the remaining three, except for Xiangping, only the fourth and ninth princesses remained. "

And the Ninth Princess is young now, only four years old, so the identity of the princess in front of her is naturally ready to be revealed, it is the fourth princess Qingxiang who was born to Concubine Hui.

After guessing the other party's identity, Xiao Jinxuan was not surprised why this princess was full of hostility towards her.

After all, the other party's mother and concubine is Concubine Qian Hui. This empress is not only Qian Ming's sister, but also the biological mother of the sixth prince. With such a heavy identity, if this Princess Qingxiang is not difficult for her, Xiao Jinxuan will ask for it. I feel strange.

Seeing that her identity was recognized, Qingxiang snorted arrogantly, looking at Xiao Jinxuan who was still bending over to salute, not only did she not tell the other party to flatten her body, but a fierce light flashed in her eyes, and she shouted sharply:
"When I saw this princess, it was just a blessing to greet you. Xiao Jinxuan, you are just a concubine. How dare you be so arrogant? Hurry up and kneel down for this princess, bow three times and nine times. I will let you try the palace rules immediately sharp."

Enemies are always extremely jealous when they meet each other. Back then when her elder brother Zhou Xianqi was escorted from Yangzhou to Beijing, he was also identified as the murderer. Afterwards, when Qingxiang and Concubine Hui visited the sixth prince, they also questioned him carefully.

After learning that Zhou Xianqi was framed and persecuted by Zhou Xianrui and Xiao Jinxuan in Yangzhou, the name Xiao Jinxuan was completely imprinted in Qingxiang's heart and never disappeared.

Concubine Hui also investigated the other party's voice, appearance and appearance afterwards, so today Qingxiang was able to recognize Xiao Jinxuan at a glance.

Thinking of her brother crying out for injustice and being demoted to a place of bitter cold, and her mother and concubine crying all day long, Qingxiang smiled cruelly, thinking that today's opportunity for revenge has come.

(End of this chapter)