The Empire and the Kingdom

Today is the birthday of Sun Yihan, the lady of the Minister of Rites, and I have invited all the noble ladies in the capital.As Sun Yihan's close friend, Xue Ying wanted to force herself to participate, but she was too weak to go out.She reluctantly walked to the gate of the courtyard, already profusely sweating.The servant girl was persuading her while helping her to go back. As soon as she turned her head, she heard a series of silver bell-like laughter.

"Eldest sister is so weak, it's better to take good care of her illness. Miss Sun's relationship with you is so good, she won't be picky." Xue Zhi was passing by Xue Ying's Wei Ying Pavilion in a fancy dress, with an unusual smile An eyesore.

Xue Ying gritted her teeth secretly. Xue Zhi didn't have to go through Weiying Pavilion to go out. Obviously, Xue Zhi came here to show off.It's just that there's nothing she can do now if she's not convinced, her body won't let her decide.Just as Xue Zhi passed by, before Xue Ying took two steps back, she saw Xue Ai leading Meng'an past, because Xue Ying was already in the yard, Xue Ai didn't notice, so she just walked over.

Xue Ai's Pingle Pavilion must go through Weiying Pavilion to go out.Although Xue Ai did not deliberately show off like Xue Zhi, she was wearing the latest dresses and jewelry that Princess Ming Qi gave her, which was completely different from her previous shabby appearance.Xue Ying looked annoyed.From her point of view, Xue Ai should stay low for the rest of her life, even if it was the marriage of the crown prince and side concubine, she didn't want it, so Xue Ai took advantage of it.Although they are biological sisters, what she can't see the most is that Xue Ai's limelight overshadows her.

The maids and wives finally took Xue Ying back to the room. Xue Ying, who was so angry, felt her stomach hurt even more and kept screaming. After that, she just prescribed a few medicines for Xue Ying, but at least her stomach pain was no longer unbearable.

"Doctor Li, you have been treating our family for more than ten years. I will not hide anything from you." Mrs. Pan invited Dr. Li to the side hall, "Ying'er's illness is strange, do you see anything wrong?" Another question?"

Doctor Li understood Pan's meaning, and said with a smile, "madam, don't worry. The weather has turned cold recently, and the young lady ate some cold food, that's why it happened. Drink the old man's medicine, keep warm, and you will recover in a few days gone."

Pan didn't ask any questions, so he had no choice but to seal the money and ask someone to send Dr. Li out.

"Ma'am, what are you suspecting?" After Dr. Li left, Mama Xie, who was beside Mrs. Pan, asked.

"I just think that Ying'er suddenly fell ill, it's a bit strange, don't be poisoned by someone."

As soon as these words came out, Mother Xie was taken aback, and hurried to close the door, "Ma'am, I dare not say such nonsense!"

"I hope I'm talking nonsense." Pan sighed.The most beloved daughter is sick, and she has no other thoughts, but visits Xue Ying from time to time.

After Dr. Li left the back door, he turned to the front door again, and gave the porter a note, saying it was for Xiang Xue.The concierge understood, took the note and hid it in his sleeve.

The three sisters Xue Zhi, Xue Ai, and Xue Ruo arrived at the Sun residence in a carriage. Before getting out of the carriage, Xue Zhi said, "We are all here to gain fame, so we should each rely on our own abilities, and don't tear each other down, otherwise it will be difficult for father to explain."

Xue Ai didn't make a sound, as if it was still a wooden vase.

Xue Ruodao: "Second sister is right. It's rare that our eldest lady didn't come, so let's seize the opportunity today."

The three sisters got out of the car and entered the Sun Mansion together.

Xue Ai participated in many banquets, big and small, but he kept pretending to be dull, so no one cared.Since she stole the limelight in the eldest princess's mansion last time, now she is the focus of everyone wherever she goes.

"Miss Xue San." Not long after the three sisters of the Xue family separated, someone took the initiative to talk to Xue Ai.

Xue Ai turned her head. To her surprise, it was Chen Xinxin, the eldest lady of Anminghou's residence. "It turned out to be Miss Chen."

The two greeted each other, and Chen Xinxin said: "I saw Miss San accidentally injured at the tea tasting banquet at the Princess's Mansion. I don't know if the injury has recovered now?"

Xue Ai has always appreciated other people's concern. "It's all right now, thank you, Miss Chen, for your concern."

Chen Xinxin smiled and said: "Miss San doesn't have to be so unfamiliar with me. If you don't mind, just call me Xinxin. I'm one year older than you. How about calling you Xiao Ai?"

Xue Ai nodded.

Chen Xinxin is very talkative, chatting with Xue Ai all the time, but she won't look embarrassed because it's the first time chatting.Xue Ai didn't refuse, nor was she overly enthusiastic. She wanted to know the purpose of Chen Xinxin's initiative to make friends with her.

Xue Zhi was chatting with the ladies she was familiar with. She dressed exquisitely today and won compliments from many ladies.

"Second Miss Xue, why did your third sister chat so well with Miss Chen? When did they get to know each other?" Xue Ai's publicity not only made the sisters of the Xue family uncomfortable, but also the young ladies who had been robbed of the limelight. Xue Ai was very unpleasant.

Xue Zhi sighed exaggeratedly on purpose, "Don't you know my third sister's methods? I have been pretending to be stupid before, and I can do everything when I am in front of the eldest princess. This is the real scheming. How is it like me? It’s useless to say anything. Let me tell you, people like me are easy to make friends with, and people like my third sister, you should decide for yourself whether you have enough brains and can you beat her? I don’t even know it’s sold.”

The ladies understand that Xue Zhi's temper is not going well, they have all experienced this kind of thing at home.They are all from big families, and sisters often compete with each other because of all kinds of grudges. Although they are all younger daughters, it is not true, but this feeling is real.

"Sister Zhi, don't be angry, I think your third sister just stole a chance. Who in the capital doesn't know that the eldest lady is really favored by Xiangfu?" This lady is really not good at talking, Originally, he wanted to comfort Xue Zhi, but when he said this, Xue Zhi became furious.

"Isn't Eldest Sister relying on her status as a prostitute, otherwise what is she?" Xue Zhi's face became more and more ugly.

"That's right." Another lady comforted: "Who doesn't know that sister Zhi's maternal ancestor's family has a prominent official position, and her aunt is also a concubine who has entered the palace. Who can't compare with this family background?"

"That's right." The other ladies echoed one after another, which made Xue Zhi feel better.

The young ladies surrounding her are all from poor family backgrounds, most of them are young ladies from third- and fourth-rank official families. At this kind of banquet, they must try their best to make friends with the high-ranking ladies, so that they can be married in the future. A little more security.

At noon, today's protagonist Sun Yihan appeared.All the ladies asked the maids to present gifts one after another.Sun Yihan was dressed in pink clothes today, and she looked extremely delicate. She thanked every lady for the gifts politely, without any disrespect.

Seeing the three Xue family sisters coming to give gifts, she was surprised: "Why didn't Sister Ying come?"

"Eldest sister is unwell, so she specially prepared a gift and asked me to sue Miss Sun. She can't come today, and she will definitely come to see Miss Sun alone in the future." In public, Xue Zhi still looks very decent.

Sun Yihan was a little disappointed, "I would like to ask Second Miss to bring a message so that Sister Ying can recover from her illness. I will visit her in two days."

"On behalf of my eldest sister, I would like to thank Miss Sun for her concern."

After giving the presents and before the banquet, the ladies began to gather together to play the piano, draw pictures, write poems and write.This is the case every time, Xue Ai lacks interest, and today's occasion is not big enough, she doesn't want to steal the limelight and provoke everyone's jealousy for nothing.

Chen Xinxin, who had been with her all this time, was eager to try.

"Xinxin, if you are interested, just go, you don't have to stay with me here." Xue Ai felt that Chen Xinxin had been with her for long enough.

Chen Xinxin tilted her head and asked, "Xiao Ai, why don't you try it? You play the guzheng so well, and I know your calligraphy is also very good."

Xue Ai shook her head, "The ladies are all very powerful, so I won't make a fool of myself."

"Miss Xue San looks down on these people, right?" A voice came in coldly.

The two turned their heads to look, and it was Zhuang Ruoyun, the second lady of the Zhuang family, who came.Before Xue Ai came out, she was the person who played the guzheng best in the capital.But after the last time, this name came to Xue Ai, and she was still the "Guzheng master" among the people, but there was an extra sentence in front of this title, "The guzheng master second only to Miss Xue San".Obviously, the two of them have never competed, so why did they lose?If it wasn't for Princess Yunyi's help last time, how could Xue Ai win?It was precisely because Princess Yunyi was there that she couldn't even refute, so she was drawn to a conclusion.

Seeing Zhuang Ruoyun, Xue Ai also knew where the problem was.Is it just because of the Guzheng thing?of course not.Zhuang Ruoshui's matter, Zhuang Shaoxu's matter, in short, the relationship between himself and the Zhuang family has been formed, and it is difficult to solve.Since it is difficult to explain, Xue Ai simply does not try to solve it.It's just a banker. Only by relying on the Cheng family can one show their family status. Without the Cheng family, who knows what the banker is?

Xue Ai didn't want to cause trouble at first, but unfortunately, Zhuang Ruoyun ran into him, so I'm sorry, she was going to take the dealer's knife.

"Miss Zhuang Er, are you talking about me, or yourself?" Xue Ai showed a charming smile, and her eyes were full of gentle smiles, as bright as the bright stars in the night sky.

"You don't need to provoke me. I have played the guzheng a lot, but you, since the incident at the Princess's Mansion, have never made a move again. Could it be that without Princess Yunyi's help, you will never dare to make a move again?" Zhuang Ruoyun's voice was neither high nor low, but this kind of drama was the favorite of the ladies in the boudoir.Soon a group of people gathered around the two of them.

Xue Zhi and Xue Ruo were also standing in the crowd, but they had no intention of coming forward.

Seeing everyone's faces waiting to see the show, Xue Ai said with a smile: "Since Second Miss Zhuang thinks so, then treat it as if I dare not make another move. Today is Miss Sun's birthday, and I'm here to congratulate her, but It’s not here to mess things up.”

Since Xue Ai didn't come to mess things up, it's obvious who it was.

Zhuang Ruoyun, including everyone present, did not expect that Xue Ai was not only not dull, but also so eloquent.Everyone had a feeling of unreality, where did Miss Xue San who accepted all good and bad words before?Looking at her like this, not only can she tell the good from the bad, but she can also speak back without showing any traces.

Everyone suddenly felt a chill in their backs. If this is the real Miss Xue San, what happened to the previous one?Pretend?

作者有话要说：感谢在2020-01-1714:59:41~2020-01-2119:18:37期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~

Thanks to the little angel who threw mines: ice cream, shadowless 1;

Thanks to the little angel of the irrigation nutrient solution: 10 bottles of cat cakes;

Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard!