Bastards

The sun is shining and warm, and the spring breeze is melting.

Cui Yu was tall and tall, calm and calm, walking in front of Concubine Tian like a leisurely stroll.

"Under Cui Yu, see Concubine Tian Gui."

Concubine Tian Gui had a smile on her lips, her demeanor was gentle: "Sir, please sit down."

Cui Yu thanked him, and sat down gracefully, taking off his robe.

At this time, there were already many people on the field.

The main purpose of the royal banquet this time is to show off their daughters. Most of the guests are husband and wife who come together. At most, they bring a son or grandson who is going to ask for a marriage, and there are no young female relatives.Since all the ladies are elders, they are not young, so this act of pulling the curtain to avoid suspicion was avoided.

As for the ranking, it is naturally based on status and official rank. Cui Yan saw the Zuoxiang family and the Prince Ying's family at a glance.

Zuo Xiang's family, Ban Chan, is a beautiful girl, so she didn't bring a junior male, but Zuo Xiang seems to have left the table for something, and currently only her stepwife, Liang Shi, is sitting.

There were three members of the Prince of England's family, the old man of the Prince of England, his wife Wang Wu, and his grandson Yang Zhao.The husband and wife were in front of the case, and Yang Zhao was a junior, so he set up a small table by himself and sat in a row behind the two of them.

Concubine Tian Gui asked people to serve tea, her beautiful eyes were full of smiles: "Sir, there is a good daughter born in the family. The beautiful girl Cui Ying, beautiful and intelligent, gentle and virtuous, is obviously well-educated. The royal family deserves this beautiful girl. Thank you, the old lady of your house."

Cui Yu cupped his hands slightly: "Thank you for your praise, Imperial Concubine."

Just this sentence, there is no more.

Concubine Tian Gui frowned a little. This half-immortal seems a little cold-tempered?

However, capable people have a little temper. Concubine Tian Guifei didn't take it seriously, she continued to smile slightly, and took a sip of the tea cup at hand: "This girl is so outstanding, I think——she is worthy of being a big brother." Creation, what do you think, Mister?"

What she said was easy, but the hidden meaning was very obvious.

Great fortune... Is there anything better than this besides Prince Shi?

She hadn't given up fighting for Cui Ying for King Chang, and her idea was on Cui Yu, the elder brother.

Still trying to trick him!

Cui Yu smiled slightly: "The imperial concubine should know, I trust my orders."

Concubine Tian Gui nodded: "I have indeed heard of it, you are quite good at mystic skills."

"There are many things in life that change at any time, such as facial appearance. Maybe a person is lucky today, and the road ahead is smooth, and suddenly he meets someone or something, and his facial appearance changes, and the future will also change. But Many things cannot be changed, such as background, such as horoscope, such as—"

Cui Yu smiled and looked at Concubine Tian Gui: "Marriage."

Concubine Tian's eyes drooped slightly: "Sir, you mean—"

"Marriage is destined, and the fate of my sister has been determined by God's will long ago. The emperor is the Son of Heaven, and his will is in accordance with the destiny." Cui Yu smiled very leisurely, "God's will cannot be violated, and it is useless to violate it. In the end, it will definitely return to the right path. How dare I do such a disrespectful thing and interfere with my sister's marriage at will? After this banquet, I and my family members will all look forward to the emperor's decree and wait for this honor."

Cui Yu didn't look in Prince Ying's direction when he spoke, his voice was extremely casual, but his attitude was very clear.

Everything is subject to the emperor's will, as long as it is the emperor's will, it is a great honor, it is a great fortune, it is in accordance with the destiny, and those who dare to intervene and influence it, wait to be attacked and retaliated by the will of heaven!He Cui Yu believed in his fate and dared not play, so you, Concubine Tian Gui, can handle Cui Ying's affairs by yourself!

He didn't look in the direction of Prince Ying's house, but Concubine Tian Gui did.

Forget about Yang Zhao's bastard, the old Prince Ying closed his eyes slightly, and tapped his fingertips on the table, as if in time with the very ethereal and low tempo of the piano music outside the venue.It seems relaxed and casual, but in fact there is an energy ready to go, to see who dares to provoke Lao Tzu.

Wang Wu, smiling is smiling, gentle temperament is really gentle, but the heroic spirit in the eyebrows and the straight sitting posture, it seems that no matter what can't be suppressed, the momentum is stronger than her noble concubine!

An old man with a bad temper who can't deal with anyone, who can beat the emperor with a whip; a daughter of a family who is extremely bold, whose experience can write a book of legends, whoever they want, will Emperor Taikang give it?

If you don't intervene, this Cui Ying will definitely be pointed at Yang Zhao by Emperor Taikang!

It's just that she was not sure about doing this well, so she didn't want to do it, she wanted to trap Cui Yu, but she didn't expect that the half-immortal was a half-immortal, and she couldn't be caught... Concubine Tian Gui was a little annoyed.

As soon as his thoughts diverged, he thought of the prince again.

The prince helped Prince Ying, and the prince's family wanted to marry Cui Ying. Cui Yu was Cui Ying's elder brother, so would the prince and Cui Ying get together because of this?

After thinking about it, she denied herself again in her heart. This Cui Banxian acted cautiously, not to mention the king of Yue, even Emperor Taikang showed his favor, he didn't show anything special, how could he get close to a prince who has no foundation?That's not what smart people do.

"The emperor's will is naturally correct..." Tian Guifei lowered her eyes and continued following the words, thinking, should I test Cui Yu?

When the corners of her eyes moved slightly, she saw that Prince Ying's expression relaxed, and Wang Wu also used silver chopsticks to hold something for Prince Ying. Knowing that the tension was over, she stopped mentioning Cui Ying and talked about another topic: "Although marriage God decides, but there is no mother in this world who doesn't care about her children, since Mr. is good at fortune telling, can you tell me about the two princes of my palace, this time—"

Looking at her eyes and expression, Cui Mata knew that she was already suspicious.But he is not afraid, he already has a way to deal with it in his heart: "Princes are honorable, extraordinary women are not worthy, beautiful women are all good in character, you can choose them. But... I think the noble concubine seems to have a result in her heart, from the heart .”

After finishing speaking, he paused for a moment, as if hesitating for a while whether to say the next thing, finally he sighed lightly, and said: "There are some things, the most taboo is to be left and right with worries and swings."

Solemn and earnest.

It also seems... there is something hidden.

Concubine Tian Gui's heart skipped a beat.

This Mr. Cui is showing his favor!

But what did he remind?

But it has something to do with the prince's conspiracy!

How exactly is the crown prince going to plot against her!What to do to her son!

Xiu Nu...could something happen to Xiu Nu!

Ask again, but Cui Yu stopped talking.In order to divert attention, he raised another topic and looked at Zuo Xiang's wife, Liang Shi: "Looking at the face of this lady, it seems that she is old with the imperial concubine?"

The topic was changed casually, but at this critical moment, Concubine Tian Gui almost immediately raised her vigilance, but is the Liang family related to the prince's conspiracy?

Cui Ying was not in front of him, and Yang Zhao, a foodie, basically kept his ears to the ground and only focused on the food.With this topic, he took a casual glance and noticed the tea before Liang's case: "Her tea is different from ours!"

He was whispering small things to the Prince of England quietly, but he was full of air. The voices developed by the two armies confronting each other, no matter how softly they were suppressed, it was still obvious, at least the people in front heard it all!

The Prince of England didn't pay much attention, and slapped his grandson on the head in front of everyone: "Don't be blind, just obediently eat your food!"

Afterwards, she gently held Wang Wu's hand under the table, very obediently: I just obediently watch the show and don't make any trouble.

In this way, Concubine Tian Gui couldn't say anything, she just pretended that she didn't hear Yang Zhao's words.

She didn't say anything, and the people below were naturally blinded and deaf for a moment.

Only Mrs. Liang was a little bit unwilling.

Decades ago, this person surnamed Tian had to kneel in front of her. She was in a good mood and only enjoyed a cup of tea. Although the dynasty changed, her concubine Tian Guifei must have changed too much!

Do you think she can't see her petty thoughts?

She just doesn't let her get her way!

Anyway, this person will not do anything to her.

Mrs. Liang picked up the smoked celadon tea cup in her hand, took a sip, and her face was full of nostalgia: "After all, we have been friends for decades. Back then, the imperial concubine was so caring to me, and she knew what I wanted anytime, anywhere. What do you want to use?"

The corners of Concubine Tian Gui's lips twitched faintly, and she smiled slightly, covering her slightly stiff complexion: "After all, Ma'am is the wife of Prime Minister Zuo, and the emperor wants to show some face. How dare I be negligent?"

In a word, this treatment should be cleared up and blamed on the leftist.

Times have changed, this woman surnamed Liang was stupid when she was a princess, and she is still so stupid today!

She deserves it!

"Ah, since the empress said so, take it as my slip of the tongue."

Concubine Tian Gui: "Look at what I said, there is a left minister who loves you and spoils you, so what if you make a slip of the tongue? You just have to speak out of your own nature, just say a few words, I can still bear it for you , Let's see who dares to make irresponsible remarks!"

Look at this superficial guard, but in fact he is always pricking his heart with 'intimate words'. Cui Yu admires women a bit. If he hadn't heard something from his grandmother in advance, knowing that the two have old and grudges, he might still watch it. I can't see the relationship here.

Once, Concubine Tian Gui had no family background, but the Liang family was a princess.Concubine Tian Gui has a scheming heart and good luck. She saved two people with very unusual status, and with the help of these two people, she infiltrated into the upper social circle.

A girl like Concubine Tian with a face and a scheming heart must have a hard time in the circle of noble girls. She has to use all her efforts to find ways to get her way... She once flattered Mrs. Liang very much, and she gave a slight nod for Mrs. Liang with all her efforts. , any word.

But Liang is a princess, how can she be so easy to please?

Concubine Tian Gui had a very hard life.

Later, the two fell in love with a man at the same time.

This man, named Mu Junhan, was shockingly handsome according to his grandmother. Not only was he handsome, but he was also very talented. The prince is shoulder to shoulder!

Not only is he handsome, talented, but also has a very decent personality, strong character, persistence, and unfeminine... She is simply a dream lover tailored for boudoir girls!

Concubine Tian Gui and Liang Shi both fell in love with it, so of course they used their own methods.

Is the Liang family a princess, because of her birth, her prosperous beauty, and her generous and hot personality; for Concubine Tian, ​​she relies on her scheming, my most pitiful, cutest and most cherished white lotus in the world.

At first, the two women didn't know each other, and Mrs. Liang was so big-hearted that she even assigned Concubine Tian Gui to send her love poems.Concubine Tian Gui must have taken the opportunity to sneak through Chencang and carry out her own strategy...

It's a pity that Mu Junhan didn't like anyone. He didn't understand once or twice, but after he understood, he hid when he saw these two people.

Gradually, Mrs. Liang also became overwhelmed and broke up with Concubine Tian Gui...

In the end, neither of these two people succeeded. They married Mu Junhan, but because of the entanglement between them, they became enemies.

Was there any entanglement during this period...Grandmother only heard some rumors, and there were some great secrets, but only the two of them knew about them.

When Cui Yu was listening to this passage, he felt that his grandmother had something to say and had some reservations, but it had nothing to do with Tian Liang, so he didn't pursue it.

Seeing how these two get along now...it's so exciting, no matter how hard he tries, he can't help but want to laugh!

His face was sullen, his brows were wrinkled, and his expression was... deep.

But at this point, the attitude he wants to show should also be like this, which is very natural, so there is no need to pretend.

Concubine Tian Gui has been thinking about it ever since she heard the news about the nails. Looking at Cui Yu's voice and expression, she still deeply disagrees...

A flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in front of my eyes, could it be Ban Chan!

When it comes to the marriage of her sons, Cui Yu reminded her to act from the heart and not to sway left and right... Isn't her heart the same as those two aristocratic daughters?One son to one, just right.Because Ban Chan's intentions were too clear, she didn't want to lose face to Prime Minister Zuo, thinking that she could give King Yue an extra concubine, just a woman, how could her son not be able to bear it?

Cui Yu reminded her not to make any side effects, that is to say, Ban Chan can't give it to the King of Yue?

When Liang was provocative, she turned around, and Cui Yu had another expression of deep disapproval, was it also a reminder to her, don't misread the point and go the wrong way?

Concubine Tian Gui quickly settled down, thinking anxiously in her mind.

In fact, she was somewhat dissatisfied with Ban Chan.too capable.Some women have good skills, but if they are too sharp and strong, it is not a good thing to enter the backyard, and there will be continuous storms.

The prince's plan... Could it be to help Ban Chan realize this wish?

The prince's foundation is shallow, and there are not many people who can use it. It is impossible to win over the left under her nose and join the family.But a certain degree of smooth sailing is no problem.

It is impossible for the crown prince to be willing to see King Chang of Yue marry a daughter from a family. The reputation of a man is no longer important. At this critical moment, it is rumored that King Yue and Ban Chan... what a scandal, how could the family be willing to marry a daughter?

Now the aristocratic family has shown a tendency to change, and the willingness to send the beautiful girl into the palace is a signal, but if she is too slapstick, the aristocratic family will definitely not mind making a fuss...

No, she can't let this happen!

Tian Guifei's eyelids twitched, feeling that something was going to happen.

"The imperial concubine has a good saying. As a mother, she just loves the juniors and doesn't want to see the juniors wronged. For example, my daughter is caring and sensible. She is my heart. If there is anything wrong with her... "Ms. Liang sipped her tea lightly, and glanced at Concubine Tian Gui's face, "I don't even know what I will do."

This is a threat.

Concubine Tian Gui glanced at her and almost laughed out loud.

Threat?

She has worked hard all these years, walking in the deep palace, what has she never encountered, and what is she afraid of?

With this test threat, you think you can suppress her?

Liang Shi knew some of her secrets, but why didn't she know about Liang Shi?If all of them are thrown out, of course, she will be in some trouble, but Liang Shi, it won't be good either!

She didn't believe that Liang Shi, who was so greedy for pomp and enjoyment, would go against her desperately!

"Mrs. Zuo Xiang is really a kind mother. It's a pity that I don't have a daughter in this palace. She gave birth to two naughty sons..." Concubine Tian Gui interrupted her words with a smile on her face, while calmly talking to Nanny Gui. With a wink, she asked her to take a look at Ban Chan.

Nanny Gui has been Concubine Tian's confidant for many years, some things don't need to be said explicitly, a wink is enough.

She stared at it for a while, then retreated quietly.

Cui Mata saw all of this and was very satisfied!

Concubine Tian Gui is a shrewd person, but after staying in the palace for a long time, she will become suspicious if she plays too many tricks.Coupled with the news that 'the prince has plans' that she received in the morning, she was always tense.

If she acts like this again, she will definitely believe it!

Suspicious people are very nervous about their own doubts, and they must be sure. It’s good to be fine, but if something happens, can’t they be on guard?

The tips of Cui Yu's eyes are slightly turned up, and the blue sky is reflected in the bottom of his eyes, just for Concubine Tian to guard against it...

The effect of this psychological warfare is very good!

……

On Xiunu's side, after Ban Chan came out of the room, she wanted to send someone to find out if the news was accurate.

But after thinking about it, it was wrong, the time was too urgent, the people Xu sent out hadn't brought back the news, and the imperial edict of marriage was issued... By then, it would be too late!

She just gave up, thinking that she might as well go and find her mother.

Although her mother is a bit useless sometimes, she said that there is something that can control Concubine Tian... If this is suppressed, with Concubine Tian's help, she will definitely be able to enter the door of the King of Yue!

She was rushing out in a hurry, and when she turned a corner, she was grabbed by someone so that she could be brought down directly.

"What are you doing!" She was a little annoyed.

The person who stopped her was Princess Fu'an.Seeing the gentle and amiable people facing each other so violently, Fu An also felt a little uncomfortable.But thinking about what happened next, she tried to press down, trying to smile kindly: "I'll just ask you about my matter..."

Ban Chan was in a hurry, but her attitude was not very good, and her eyebrows were raised: "Isn't it that the arrangement has been made long ago, so you can go up by yourself?"

"But you said—"

"I say what I say, a little thing, do I have to watch it myself? Are you that stupid?"

Fu An frowned, let go of Ban Chan, and sneered: "So you've been looking at me like this, but I'm so stupid, I just found out today."

Ban Chan regretted it when she said it, but she was really in a hurry... She took a deep breath and said solemnly: "I won't hide it from you, I'm really in a hurry and I can't help you. I was too aggressive just now, please You understand. We have discussed your matter before. If you follow through, there will be no problem. I have indeed tried that medicine on people. "

Seeing that Fu'an's expression remained unchanged and he didn't reply, Ban Chan sneered, "Anyway, the imperial decree is about to be issued. All previous methods have failed, and this is the only chance. Do it or not, it's up to you!"

After she finished speaking, she left quickly, and stopped looking at Princess Fu'an. Princess Fu'an looked at her back, and the emotions in her eyes rose little by little, becoming agitated and crazy...

Ban Chan shrugged off Princess Fu'an and walked towards the banquet venue. Because she was afraid of being seen by others, she chose a remote path.

Unfortunately, I still met someone.

A group of maids, all with beautiful faces and postures, and extraordinary clothes and temperament, it seems that they are not serving ordinary people.

The one taking the lead in the front, Ban Chan still knew, was Cai Qing, a court lady in front of King Yue's palace.

Caiqing looked a little nervous, she walked very fast, and kept urging the people behind: "Hurry up, hurry up!"

Caught off guard, the two sides bumped into each other.

"Ms. Ban, why are you here?" Caiqing's big eyes were full of surprise, "But lost?"

Ban Chan was a little embarrassed, and pretended to be calm: "I got lost for a while, and I don't know how to get here."

"Oh, that girl is going to the west," Cai Qingxian pointed her in the direction, "not far away is the Taolin, and the beautiful girls often play there recently, the girl must be very familiar with it. acknoledged!"

Ban Chan thanked her politely, put on a curious look, and asked her: "My sister seems to be in a hurry, but what happened to His Highness King Yue? Do you need my help?"

Cai Qing gave a blessing: "Young lady, you can beat this servant, how can this servant be worthy of a girl's elder sister? The servant deliberately took a small path, just wanting to quickly deliver hangover tea to His Royal Highness the King of Yue."

Ban Chan: "Did Your Highness drink wine?"

"It's not just drinking, but also drunk, dizzy, and the person who sent the message said that he can hardly recognize people, what should we do after a while?" Cai Qing was worried, "Today, the imperial concubine is hosting the palace banquet, and the emperor will be there at the banquet." I will issue a decree to all the beautiful girls to get married, the timing is so important now, how can I get drunk? What if...it doesn't make a good impression on you, what should I do?"

As she spoke, Caiqing was about to sigh and rush forward: "I'm sorry girl, I'm really in a hurry, so I won't send you out!"

Ban Chan understood very well: "Sisters, please go ahead."

After watching the maids leave, Ban Chan's eyes flickered and he had a different thought.

The maid is right, today is the most important thing!

She wants to marry the king of Yue, and she doesn't want to compete with the daughter of the family, so she can marry in by herself, and at the same time squeeze the daughter of the family away?

The imperial concubine really likes daughters of aristocratic families, but the king of Yue didn't show which one he valued. Even though she was impatient this time and made a small mistake... Her father is a leftist, and the imperial concubine wanted to punish her. It won't really do anything to her!

Sooner or later, she can coax her over!

Now that he has made up his mind to stay with the King of Yue, some things... seem to be possible.What's better than raw rice and cooked rice?The person who became the king of Yue can also prevent the marriage of the family...

Right now, it is the only chance bestowed on her by God!

She lowered her eyes and took out a pill from the inner pocket of her sleeve.

The pill is a very special and bright crimson color, with a faint fragrance.

There is more than one shortcut from here to King Yue's room.She also knows a closer one!

Although there is not much time, as long as she grabs it, she will surely succeed!

Holding the pill in the palm of her hand, Ban Chan took two deep breaths, and suddenly rushed into a small path to the east, brushing flowers and leaves, and squeezing through the narrow wall... She really succeeded!

She came earlier than those maids!

Looking around, she no longer hesitated, quietly walked towards the window of King Yue's room, found the right place, and climbed in... The room was full of alcohol.

Seeing a group of men on the bed, the corners of her lips curled up.Then, her face turned red again, her eyes flustered, her bare hands hesitated, trembling, and reached for her belt...

At the same time, Nanny Gui sent by Concubine Tian Gui had already arrived at the gate of King Yue's courtyard.