The Maid's Strategy in the Red Chamber

Extra Nine

The maids on the side all lowered their heads and covered their mouths vigorously, for fear of laughing out loud, the Princess of Anyang's mouth is too poisonous, Princess Rongning has been dead for a long time, how can she bother the Zhou family?Isn't this turning a corner and saying that the Zhou family is careful!

The mother and daughter of the Zhou family saw that the surrounding palace people were pointing fingers at them, and it was impossible for the empress to hear the news in the palace. After such a long time, she did not send anyone to smooth things over... Zhou Qin's heart trembled , knowing that he was reckless today, he took his daughter who was still a little upset and hurried home.

This matter soon reached Emperor Xuanming's ears, and Emperor Xuanming sneered: "Anyang is right, the father and daughter of the Zhou family are indeed the same for fame!"

Hearing this, a servant nearby complimented her: "Although Princess Anyang doesn't talk much on weekdays, she has a very clear mind. She is indeed His Majesty's niece and niece, and she has the demeanor of yours back then!" Coincidentally, Compared with several princesses, Xueyan looks like the emperor.The servant thought to himself that he couldn't blame the emperor for loving this niece.

"That's very true. The child Xueyan looked silent, but he actually understood it in his heart. That's all, this farce has been going on for a long time, and it's time for it to come to an end. Come on, draw up the order .” Emperor Xuanming said lightly.

Early the next morning, the content of the two imperial decrees in succession overwhelmed a boatload of people.The first imperial decree was sent to Prince Rui's mansion. Princess Langhua, the second daughter of Prince Rui, was canonized as Princess Anhai, and married to the king of Bohai County as his concubine. The eldest daughter of Zhou Chong, Minister of Rites, was named concubine Teng. Dowry to Bohai County.

It is said that upon receiving this news, Miss Zhou fainted on the spot!

As for the secret place outside the palace, the fourth prince smiled and said to Ji Cheng, "Your stepmother always wanted her sons and daughters to suppress you brothers and sisters, but this time she shot herself in the foot instead. That Zhou Chong, this old thing was considered cunning and cunning in the past, I'm afraid he didn't expect to make a big fall in this matter."

Ji Cheng sneered: "Zhou Chong was originally the Taihuang's confidant, if he did things with his tail between his legs, His Majesty might not be able to let him enjoy his life. But this guy wants to compromise with His Majesty's Anyang Order, and he really wants to pull his teeth out of the tiger's mouth."

The fourth prince sighed: "This old boy is considered a bachelor. He can't do anything when he sees things wrong, so he simply resigned from his old age and returned to his hometown. In this way, it is not easy for the father to pursue too much. After all, he is taking advantage of him. I heard that taking over Zhou Chong's seat It's Lin Ruhai, I heard that the daughter of the Lin family is extremely beautiful, why don't I just go to the palace and ask the empress to marry me to the daughter of the Lin family."

As soon as the words fell, Ji Cheng stood up excitedly: "This matter can't be done."

"Why can't it work?" The fourth prince didn't know about his relationship with Lin Daiyu, so he was a little surprised to see him so excited.

Realizing that he was a little too excited, Ji Cheng forced himself to calm down, and then slowly said: "I have already reached a tacit agreement with the Lin family on this matter, and I will ask the emperor to marry her when she is old enough." Although Lin Ruhai did not agree, But it doesn't prevent him from making his own decisions. Being a man is too embarrassing and he won't be able to marry a wife.

"I said why are you so excited, you have already fallen in love with her girl! When did this happen? Tell me."

The fourth prince asked with great interest.

Ji Cheng pursed his lips: "It's not too late for me to talk about this matter in the future. Your marriage is the most important thing right now. Even without me, you should not marry the Lin family's daughter. For one thing, because of Liu's relationship, Lin Ruhai has always been inclined to you , there is no need to waste your princess position to win over him. Second, Miss Lin is too young, she is only 12 years old this year, and it will take at least four or five years before she gets married. You will be ready after the new year, even if you decide on a candidate right away, It will take at least a year to get married, and it is considered late among princes. The emperor and empress will not let you wait four or five years before getting married. Besides, it is not good for your career."

The fourth prince twitched his lips: "Okay then, I will leave it to you to win over the Lin family." He said solemnly: "I heard that the empress is very fond of girls from the Han family. If you are related to the Han family, tell me about it." Let’s talk about the girls in their family.”

Hearing this, Ji Cheng couldn't help but have black lines all over his face: "I don't care much about the girls of the Han family. I haven't said a few words to them. What can I say? If you want to know, wait until I find someone who is familiar with her family's situation." I just need to listen to your mother in detail."

The fourth prince nodded: "That's fine."

Not to mention how spoiled Langhua, who had always been spoiled at home, was at home after the imperial decree was obtained, and how the girl from the Zhou family, whose heart was higher than the sky, cried so softly, nothing could stop the Holy Majesty's determination.

Only then did everyone realize that today is not the overlord who is soft-hearted and nostalgic, but the iron-blooded king who is decisive and decisive.For a while, the courtiers did not dare to do anything out of the ordinary to offend the emperor, and the entire court became a little clearer.

When Daiyu and others heard that Xueyan was not married to Bohai, they were all happy for her.Even Mrs. Wang, who has always been displeased with snow geese, because

There are ulterior thoughts hidden in my heart, and I am glad that Xueyan did not get married.

Only Princess Rui and the Zhou family hated Xue Yan in their hearts, but they dared not show it on the surface.The reason why Langhua was pointed out by Emperor Xuanming to marry him was because the idea of ​​letting Xueyan marry far away was first proposed by Princess Rui.She secretly showed her favor to Xueyan, and wanted Xueyan to marry her son, but Xueyan explicitly rejected her. Princess Rui couldn't feel angry, so she planned Xueyan behind.Unexpectedly, he planned to send his daughter to Bohai County.

While comforting her daughter, Princess Rui hurriedly prepared the dowry for her accompanying servants, cursing Xue Yan in her heart.

After this incident, everyone knew that Xueyan's status in Xuanming's heart was not low, and what happened to the Zhou family made many housewives fear Xueyan. For a while, no one from the nobles in Beijing wanted to marry Xueyan.

In this way, some people secretly wished in their hearts.

Two years later, Lin Ming joined Chunwei, became a Jinshi in high school in one fell swoop, and was personally designated as Tanhua by Emperor Xuanming.

For a time, the story of the Lin family's "one family, two Jinshi, and both uncles and nephews" was widely circulated.Lin Ming suddenly became the most popular son-in-law candidate in Beijing, and many powerful families were also optimistic about his future, intending to recruit him as son-in-law.

But before everyone could take any action, Emperor Xuanming broke everyone's plans with an imperial decree.Everyone was very surprised, how did Emperor Xuanming, who had always loved Anyang princess, marry Anyang to a poor boy with a poor family background?

Yes, even Lin Ming now has a net worth of tens of thousands of taels. In the eyes of many dignitaries, he still has a weak family background and no foundation.

But what other people think is not within the scope of Emperor Xuanming's consideration. In his opinion, this kid Lin Ming knows that he is better than many honorable children who are incapable of writing or martial arts.The Lin family has a simple family background, and Lin An's character is gentle, so Xueyan will not have to be tortured by her mother-in-law in the future.In addition, after all, the two had some affection before, which was much stronger than those with ulterior motives.

At the beginning of August, it was the season when sweet-scented osmanthus was fragrant, and their marriage was set on the eighth day of August.

After Xueyan bid farewell to the emperor with tears in her eyes, although there were always many things that went wrong in the palace in the past two years, the two people in front of her still gave her the most tolerance and pampering as much as possible, especially Emperor Xuanming, who treated Xueyan It really hurts to be my own daughter.

Emperor Xuanming didn't say anything about the scene, but said: "Go to the Lin family and live a good life. If they bully you, don't be too timid. I will make decisions for you."

The queen wanted to roll her eyes when she heard that, even if the Lin family had ten guts, they wouldn't dare to neglect your niece!On his face, he said a few words of exhortation to "virtuous and virtuous" with a kind face.

When Xueyan knelt down to bid farewell, Emperor Xuanming personally helped her up, and whispered in her ear: "Don't be like your mother..."

Hearing this, Xueyan nodded and replied in a low voice: "Uncle, don't worry."

Before getting on the sedan chair, Xueyan raised her head and glanced at the clear blue sky: From then on, the sky should let the birds fly.

Turning his head, he happened to see Lin Ming at the front of the convoy riding on a tall horse. He hadn't seen him for a few years. This man was much taller and stronger.

As if he had noticed her gaze, Lin Ming looked back and saw her flowery smile, and couldn't help showing a bright smile.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and everything became a silent tacit understanding.

The palace servants came over and helped Xueyan onto the sedan chair, and helped her put down her hipa.

As soon as the Xipa was released, there was only a bright red piece in front of him, which seemed to herald an auspicious and bright future.

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