Zhen Guo Princess GL

Father is really old.I'm not talking about his illness, or just his description.

Usually, at family banquets, even if the father doesn't talk much, his every move is full of a fatherly demeanor. Compared with the "good wife and loving mother" mother who sits beside him, the superiority of the monarch and his ministers is dwarfed by each other.

But today, at the meal, my father seemed to be an old man no different from ordinary people, he talked a lot, but he lost the intimidation of the past, on the contrary, it was my mother who pointed out passionately, very high-spirited.

Both Li Rui and I were aware of this situation. Relying on the fact that I am a daughter and have a natural close connection with my mother, I leaned towards my mother calmly.Li Rui was much more silent than before, and he didn't dare to show off his childish humor as easily as he did when he was a prince.

It was extremely boring to use the meal, and it was also extremely boring when I left - my father returned to the dormitory, my mother gave some easy-to-learn formulas, and Li Rui returned a few official words in the correct format. I respectfully bid farewell to my mother and Li Rui—the four members of a family walked away separately, without any lingering about the reunion that only comes once in a few days these days.

For some reason, I feel a little sad.

After coming out of the Xianju Hall, I walked slowly around, and walked to Cui Mingde's place unconsciously. She is still favored by her mother now, and she shared a quiet courtyard with Dugu Shao, and went to Xianju Hall to meet me The residence is not far away.

Dugu Shao and Cui Mingde are different.Cui Mingde entered the palace as a female official, and was not allowed to leave the palace without an edict.Dugu Shao was specially summoned to the palace, like all officials, he was on duty in the morning, and stayed with her two assistants every three days in the afternoon and evening, so he was not in the courtyard today.

When I went in, I saw Cui Mingde wearing a plain white dress, holding a scroll in one hand, holding a cable in the other, sitting on a swing in the courtyard with his legs in the air, shaking slightly, a gust of wind blew, and fallen leaves fell, sticking to the On her clothes, she didn't notice it, she just read the book engrossed.

I walked over: "Cui Er."

She raised her head slightly: "Er Niang." She got up from the swing, put the book aside, and her maid brought tea, which was actually a bowl of weak tea brewed from tea leaves, the tea color was clear, as green as spring water.

I took the tea, took a sip, felt the fragrance on my teeth and cheeks, smiled and said to her: "I didn't expect you to like drinking tea like this."

Cui Mingde said: "I heard from Wei Si that I made it like this. It's better than those turbid tea soups. This kind of light tea, after drinking a few cups, won't make you sleepless at night, and it won't hurt your body." Tasted it by himself Take a bite, wait for me to sit down in the courtyard, and sit down by myself, saying: "Er Niang sent someone to come here in the morning, I have replied to the letter, and just went there again, seeing that Er Niang is not here, so I came back first. After a moment or two, I passed by, I didn't expect Erniang to come over by herself, which saved my legs——Erniang is looking for me, is there something wrong?"

I smiled and said, "I can't find you if I have nothing to do?"

Cui Mingde smiled lightly and said: "Ah Shao will live here tomorrow, if Erniang wants to find someone to accompany her on horseback riding, archery and Cuju, come back tomorrow."

I said: "It's not for playing, I want to ask you for something." Suddenly she looked at me with a smile: "So Er Niang still has something to do."

I felt a little embarrassed, and said in a low voice: "I never went to school, and I was busy with such and such things, so I didn't have time to talk to you. I have been busy these days, so I should get closer. Speaking of which, we were so busy that day. Of those people, now you are the only one still staying in the palace."

Cui Mingde said slowly: "Isn't there Wei Si?"

I said, "She's so...naturally different from you."

Cui Mingde smiled slightly: "Thousands of thousands of people were selected to be companions back then, even if they have no rank or rank now, they are still different from servants in the palace. Er Niang doesn't have to complain for her."

Today everyone is playing charades with me, as if they know everything, and they are the only ones who are hiding it from me. I don't like this feeling. I put the teacup aside and said to Cui Mingde: "Er Niang, you I have known each other for two years. You don’t have to talk to me about these falsehoods. I came to see you because I wanted to ask you something. This matter is not too difficult for you. If you are willing, I will definitely remember your friendship, and whatever I can do in the future, there will be rewards, if you don't want to, I won't force you."

She looked at me plainly and said, "What's the matter?"

I said: "I've passed the first month, and it's going to be fifteen. Madam Yeye has been planning for my marriage for so many years, and now she should have an idea of ​​who to choose, but I haven't seen them let me marry you." Who do I want to see alone, or tell me to spend more time with someone, in your opinion, who I... I might marry?"

Cui Mingde raised his eyebrows: "Er Niang asked me about such a thing, did she... ask the wrong person?"

I shook my head: "I don't mean to ask you to give me an answer, I just... want to know what kind of family Princess Shang is like in general, what kind of rules are there? I'm married, can I open a house by myself? What will happen to my staff in the palace? If I want to take them out of the palace, which part of the palace should I tell? If not, where will the people who served me go? I asked many people, and they all said I haven't married a princess for more than ten years, so I don't know the rules here, and I don't even know the rules in the Ministry of Rites. If you don't know, it doesn't matter, can you tell me, who should I ask about things like this?"

Cui Mingde also put the teacup aside, and turned to look at me: "Is it Wei Si that Er Niang wants to ask?"

I said frankly: "She had a relationship with me, and it was because of me that I entered the palace without a name. Now that I want to get married, I naturally have to plan for her."

Cui Mingde smiled: "Er Niang is indeed affectionate and righteous. But in my opinion, these plans may not be useful."

I looked at her in surprise, but she didn't hide it. She smiled and said: "The people we entered the palace at the beginning were all carefully selected daughters from aristocratic families. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are one in a million. Read it, but Er Niang must also know exactly what it is for."

I said, "But that was already two years ago."

Cui Mingde said: "Two years ago, we were chosen to examine our conduct carefully. Only last year did we know whether to stay or not, and we were sent out one after another. Last month, Ah Pei also got married. , Wei Si and I are the only unmarried among these people."

I vaguely felt something, and thinking of what I did yesterday, I couldn't help but turn pale: "But A Huan originally came in with her sister, not... purely for that."

Cui Mingde laughed: "Amin is Ah Pei's cousin, Liu'er is my younger sister, Fang Shishi is the biological sister of Fang Qi's mother, and only Wang and Wei have half-sisters. Si did indeed come in with her sister, but it may not be what Erniang thought. Her sister Wei Xin had long been well-known, so although her family background was ordinary, she was selected into the palace, but she injured her foot the year before last. Wei Si is the only one who is quite old and good-looking in the Dongjuan’s house. What’s more, she was raised under Mrs. Cui’s name since she was a child. Last year, His Majesty rewarded Cui’s family because of her saving Erniang. It can be said that she is a concubine's child."

I wondered, "But isn't she a bit older? Back then, we only selected people over the age of thirteen or fourteen. By this year, those people should have grown up too. At worst, there will be even younger ones..."

Cui Mingde shook his head and said: "In the past, it didn't matter if you were younger, but now... a saint would rather be older than those who are younger."

I was still puzzled, so I hurriedly asked, "Why did you say that?"

She sighed: "I can't tell you about this matter, but Erniang will know when she becomes a parent in the future."

I didn't think she was playing riddles on purpose, but it seemed like she was really taboo, so I didn't ask any more questions, but I didn't believe her words in my heart, and said in my mouth: "What Er Niang said makes sense, but I still want to invite Er Niang and me Speaking of those words just now, I... I have other concerns."

Cui Mingde lowered his eyes and said: "I don't really understand these rules, I only know that the emperor's nephew should be the princess, Er Niang might as well ask the cousins ​​to see who is the youngest and handsomest, and who has the most prominent family background."

I saw her look pale, and hurriedly said: "It's not that I don't believe you...no, I...actually I don't believe you very much. I...I don't know either. But A Huan...Brother Rui." Shaking his head, he smiled and said: "Too unbelievable."

Cui Mingde said: "Of course this is not certain. After all, as far as I know, the 47th daughter of the Du family, the 61st daughter of the Wei family's Xiaoyao Gongfang, the fourth daughter of Shang Shu Zuo Pu She Zheng Gong, and the [-]th daughter of Wang Wanzhi's youngest sister, are all beautiful and graceful. , the name of the generation, but no matter who it is, it will treat Erniang well, Erniang can rest assured."

I frowned, and said with a smile: "I'll just say, there is no one else in the family, do you have to have me, A Huan?"

Cui Mingde looked at me silently. I came here to ask her for advice, but I was inexplicably startled by her. Only now did I realize that I had made a slip of the tongue, and said with a sneer: "Er Niang knows the situation of each family very well. I really admire it."

Cui Mingde said: "They are all relatives, they just have some contact with each other."

I became a little suspicious, looked at her, thought about what A Huan said before, felt a little uncomfortable, nodded to her and said: "So, thank you Erniang, I will not bother Erniang for now." Turning around to leave, Cui Mingde stopped me suddenly: "Er Niang stay a little longer."

I looked back at her, saw her hesitate for a moment, came over, and said to me in a low voice: "Second mother, if the relationship between the two daughters' families is good, sometimes there will be unrealistic and ignorant thoughts, thinking that it is unusual, but in fact It's all children's jokes, you can't do it right, Erniang...you should think twice." After a pause, he said: "I and Erniang have a mutual friendship. If Erniang has any concerns, you can come and talk to me. I will Here...you must keep your mouth shut."

(Part of the text is in the author's words)

The author has something to say: A Huan is not here today, I really feel like I have seen a ghost, it's okay that Wan'er is so weird, after all, I targeted her first, but Cui Mingde's words and deeds are really too unusual.I looked up at her, full of doubts, but couldn't ask, so I could only say: "Okay - I'll go first, see you another day." Deng Nian went back to the courtyard, and went to find A Huan to talk about today's affairs. But when they entered, they heard a report: "Your Majesty ordered that Miss Wei go home to recuperate. The servants and concubines did not dare to neglect His Majesty's order, so they had to send someone to send Mrs. Wei back properly with a shoulder bag, and to respond to the medicine used. Clothes and jewelry have been packed here, but have not been sent back yet. In addition, Mr. Feng asked the princess if he would send a servant to the Wei mansion every morning and evening to inquire, so as to pass the news of the fourth lady Wei to the princess. "

I was cold all over, and without asking Wei Huan, I leaned forward and urged the chariot bearer: "Go back, go to Cui Mingde's place." When they returned to the chariot in a panic, they stopped after walking a few steps: "Wait, don't Go, go back to the bedroom first."

If it is as Cui Mingde expected, the most urgent matter is not the matter between A Huan and me, but the matter that A Huan is no longer a virgin.I must not let anyone hurt her because of this.After all, her family, father, mother, and elder brother are no longer reliable, and the only person she can rely on is me.