Concubine's true colors

Chapter 296 Mother's Heart
The sudden words of Princess Cheng An made Xiao Jinxuan slightly stunned, but the next moment she smiled gently, and then bowed and said:
"His Royal Highness is right. Jinxuan really wants to thank you for saving my life just now. If you hadn't helped me in time, I'm afraid I would have been killed by that Bai Liu by now."

Upon hearing this, Princess Cheng'an's eyes flashed with dissimilarity. Immediately afterwards, she motioned for Xiao Jinxuan to continue walking with her, and then asked in a calm tone:

"From Miss Jinxuan's words, it seems that even if I don't show up, you have already seen through Liu'er's scheme. It would be unnecessary for me to say so."

Shaking her head slightly, Xiao Jinxuan's voice froze, and then she analyzed with a hint of caution:
"Your Highness, in fact, Jinxuan has not figured out how Bai Liu is going to kill me until now. She just thinks that as a royal princess, even the Eight Treasures Ruyi Soup is made from the bones of countless rare birds. It is made of ointment, but there are bound to be many more luxurious dishes in the palace than this. Therefore, it is commonplace, and Jin Xuan felt that the princess's actions just now were a bit too intense, so I think, you Hating that soup is just an excuse, what I really want to do is stop me from drinking the soup in the bowl."

Seeing that Princess Cheng'an just smiled at the corner of her mouth and didn't say anything, Xiao Jinxuan sorted out the thoughts in her head again, and then continued to speak on her own:
"And Jinxuan has not forgotten that from the moment you came to the living room, the first thing you said was to ask me to let the soup cool down before drinking. And when Bai Liu handed me the soup for the second time, it was you, the princess, who made the move." It was snatched away. That's why Jinxuan dared to boldly conclude that the seemingly harmless bowl of soup in my hand must not be simple. It's been drunk by me."

There was a flash of approval in his eyes, only Princess Cheng'an who had been quietly listening to Xiao Jinxuan's words calmly said:
"It's no wonder the emperor praised you many times. Even my brother, King Yongchang, when I entered the palace a few days ago, said with a proud face that he had accepted a smart and courageous adopted daughter. You girl really thinks about it." Delicate, just by simply paying attention to observation, you can actually guess things, it's really amazing."

Seeing that Xiao Jinxuan was about to bow her knees again to thank her for her rescue just now, Cheng An kindly pulled her up, and then ordered her close aunt Biyun to the side, saying:

"Tell me everything you saw and heard in the back kitchen just now. This girl is now considered a member of my royal family. You don't have to hide anything."

After getting the master's order, Biyun nodded immediately, and then said immediately:
"Miss Jinxuan is like this. Just now, I went to the back kitchen to get the stewed bird's nest and white fungus soup for Her Royal Highness, but I accidentally saw two maids muttering suspiciously. Seeing me looking at them At that time, they immediately dispersed. At that time, the slaves felt that there must be something wrong, so they took the bird's nest and walked out of the back kitchen in front of them. In fact, as soon as I went out, I hid by the window and watched the scene quietly. What are the two servant girls doing?"

The aunts who have always accompanied the princess in marriage must have been carefully selected in the palace, all of them are scheming and adaptable, and they are basically very sophisticated.

So this Biyun wanted to fool the two little maids in the mansion. For her, it was a very easy matter for her.

But the voice paused, then Biyun looked at Xiao Jinxuan again, lowered her voice a little and continued:

"The two little maids thought that the slaves had really left, so they had no scruples in words and deeds. I saw these two with my own eyes, took out a bag of white powder, poured it into a basin of water, and then poured a Put the white porcelain bowl in it to soak."

In fact, after hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan already had a rough idea of ​​how Bai Liu's scheme to harm her was carried out.

And at this moment, Princess Cheng'an signaled Biyun to stand back and serve, while she herself followed the other party's words and continued to preach:
"Later, Biyun came back and told me that she heard with her own ears that the two maids said that this white porcelain bowl stained with poisonous water is for you to use at a dinner later. Others will be fine if they drink it, but you will be the only one who gets a little bit of it, and you will definitely be murdered. Therefore, the soup itself is fine, and it is the white porcelain you used that was tampered with secretly. Soup bowl."

A strong chill flashed in her eyes, Xiao Jinxuan really didn't expect that these people would do everything to deal with her.

Fortunately, Zhu Xin was very cautious that night, but Bai Liu was still under her nose, almost sending the poisonous thing into her mouth.

Feeling Xiao Jinxuan's icy air, Cheng An couldn't help sighing and said:

"Actually, I didn't want to get involved in the right and wrong in these back houses, but whoever called you, you really have a deep relationship with our royal family, so before attending the state banquet, you should live in my courtyard. Although I have always lived in secluded places, and the place I live in is relatively clean, but it is still possible to ensure that you can leave the Duke's Mansion safely."

With the protection of Princess Cheng'an, Xiao Jinxuan was naturally very happy about it.
After all, if he had the help of the other party, he would not have to worry about being plotted against during the few days in the mansion.

While speaking, Cheng An also brought Xiao Jinxuan back to his courtyard, and as soon as he was introduced into the room, he saw a maid who immediately held a pair of men's new shoes and said anxiously:
"Ma'am, the pair of shoes you personally made for Master Hang were sent back by someone sent by the young master. Fortunately, you stayed up for several nights before putting them away. Why doesn't the young master know what you are doing?" It's hard work."

Seeing Cheng An took over the brand new pair of shoes, he couldn't help showing a trace of sadness in his eyes.
Biyun immediately tugged at the talkative maid just now, and then said reprimandingly:
"You little girl, there are more and more talk now, why don't you hurry out with me, I didn't see a distinguished guest coming to our courtyard, hurry up and go down with me to prepare tea."

As soon as she finished speaking, Biyun dragged the maid out, and when only Xiao Jinxuan and Princess Cheng'an were left in the room, they didn't speak to each other for a long time.

There was silence all around for a while, and even the needle dropped on the ground, I guess I could hear it clearly.

Another long time passed, and suddenly Xiao Jinxuan pointed to the new pair of shoes in Cheng An's hand, and then said with a smile:

"Seeing the princess caring so much for Young Master Aihang, Jinxuan couldn't help but think of her own mother. When I came to the capital in the future, when I was still in Yangzhou, my mother even made shoes for my aunt's children to win over each other. However, they were unwilling to make a pair of embroidered shoes for me. After knowing this, I became more and more attached to my mother. To be honest, I even envy Mr. Hang now, because he has a Loving mother, this is something I have always desired but never had."

Xiao Jinxuan's sincere and honest words seemed to have touched Cheng An's heartstrings. Her face, which had always been expressionless, now had slightly reddened eye circles.

"Miss Jinxuan, although I don't know why your mother is so ruthless to you, but please believe me, she must have her own reasons for doing this, so I believe that there is no one in this world who would do that." Damn, he doesn't love his own children. Just like my Hang'er, even though he hates me, even if he is only close to Wu Shi, he is extremely distant from me, but in my heart, he is still my favorite Son, as long as he can live in peace, I am willing to do whatever you ask me to do."

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan, who never knew what a mother's love is since she was a child, couldn't help sighing with emotion, and then she said in a slightly puzzled way:

"His Royal Highness, forgive Jinxuan for saying something unpleasant. In fact, is there too little communication between you and Mr. Hang? After all, you worship Buddha all day long, and since mother and child don't meet each other often, friendship will naturally grow. If you take the initiative to walk around more with Mr. Hang, the relationship between you mother and child will definitely be greatly improved."

But who would have thought, Cheng An showed a wry smile, then caressed the brand new shoes in his hand, and said with melancholy:

"Little girl, you are really kind-hearted. Others know about the matter between me and Hang'er, and they can't dodge it in time. They are afraid of offending the princess for a while, which will cause trouble for the upper body. But you are willing to give me advice so sincerely." But you don't know that I have actually tried all the methods, but none of them can change Hang'er's mind. Between me and Mrs. Wu, this child regards the other party as his own mother, and I am just the one in his eyes. strangers."

It seemed that he had found someone who could confide in his distress. Cheng An glanced at Xiao Jinxuan, and then continued:

"Actually last month was Hang'er's birthday, but in the past 20 years, he has never celebrated his birthday by my side. Now I chant sutras in this Buddhist hall for a month, just to pray for him, even if In this child's heart, Wu's is more important than my own mother, but in my eyes, there is no one else in this world who is more important than him."

Having said that, the tears in Cheng An's eyes could no longer be restrained, and the only thing Xiao Jinxuan could do now was to hand the brocade handkerchief to the other party.

After all, any consolation in this meeting is too pale and powerless, and it can't match the sorrow of missing his own child.

And until now, Xiao Jinxuan actually had to admire Wu's method really well in the depths of her heart.
The mother and son, Princess Cheng'an, who can be forced, although they are related by blood, are like strangers.

And just now during the banquet, Xiao Jinxuan witnessed how filial Bai Hang was to the Wu family, and even contradicted Princess Cheng An for the sake of her.

As the official wife of the Duke's Mansion and the sister of the current emperor, although Princess Cheng'an has the supreme honor to enjoy.
But if she can't settle the feud with Bai Hang, then the situation after that will be extremely bleak.

Not to mention Wu's own sons and daughters, the eldest son of the Bai family regards her as filial as his own mother.
Once Bai Hang inherits the position of Duke Hua, her status will inevitably become even more unrivaled.

Wu's method is simply more clever than killing the mother and seizing the child, and this also made Xiao Jinxuan realize that the other party is difficult and insidious. If she doesn't pay more attention to it in the future, she may be assassinated.

(End of this chapter)