concubines

Qi Niqun kept putting pressure on Concubine Ji. Although Li Chen didn't show it, he was somewhat dissatisfied. He had plans to raise the boys together, but he would not let a woman be responsible for raising the children.

The first son is indeed the most honorable, but Li Chen did not think of stopping at a prince. He hoped that the children would be close and have their own strengths, and not fight to the death like the descendants of the last emperor of the previous dynasty. Xing Pengyue generally supports the son-in-law, and the son-in-law may not grow up well.

Li Chen went to Ji's side concubine to rest for three days in a row. When Qi Niqun was about to lose his composure, Ji Concubine handed over the rights to the inner house of the palace. Before Qi Niqun had time to be happy, his expression darkened When she got down, she understood that it was the prince who used the housekeeping power to exchange the eldest son for not going to Dongmei Courtyard.

With only a few dozen days of marriage, Qi Niqun has already noticed the worries and troubles that a princess needs to bear. The status is highlighted so that people cannot offend her authority as a princess. By then, she will be able to stand at the same height as the prince, and the prince will value her far more than others.

Insidiousness and conspiracy are the way of survival for the inner house.

Qi Yunruo ran out of papers after copying a copy of the "Lotus Sutra". The atmosphere in Dongmei Courtyard these days is a bit tense. Warmed the legends and scripts many times, and had nothing else to do.

As the weather gradually warmed up, Qi Niqun specially asked someone to make summer clothes. Most of them were green and green, and there were a few brightly colored ones. Even the tassels became more and more difficult to understand what the young lady meant, because they annoyed him. , still valued him, but she happily asked Qi Yunruo to try on the new clothes one by one, and then carefully folded them up and put them in the closet.

Qi Yunruo got several silk inner garments and silk outer garments, which are really cool to wear, and the summer clothes of Liusu and others have also been distributed. Liusu is now regarded as the big servant girl by the master's side, there are two pairs every month, and there are silver hairpins every season For a pair, there are nine hairpins and two sets of clothes. Both Xiaoshan and Xiaojiu are worth [-] yuan, because they have not combed their hair or rewarded with jewelry, and they also have two sets of clothes.

I don't know if the principal had forgotten, but Qi Yunruo still didn't get a penny.

He has no place to use the money, but he is still a little disappointed.

Ji Huan hasn't seen Qi Yunruo for a long time, and he misses it a little, but if Qi Yunruo doesn't come out, it's hard for him to find someone, so he thought about sending some things over several times, but he held back.

The power of stewardship finally returned to the concubine's hands. Ji Huan was relieved. His younger sister had been trying to be strong all these years, and she didn't let go of her power to take a good rest when she was pregnant. The baby she gave birth was not in a very good health.

Concubine Ji has been in business for three years, and her people don't know when she will be able to subdue the concubine. It is best not to cause any trouble, Ji Huan was thinking, while flipping through the book, suddenly a servant came in and said: "My lord, little one I heard outside that the palace has guests tonight."

"Who?"

"It's Uncle Ziyang."

Ji Huan slightly frowned and asked, "Uncle Ziyang? Why did Uncle Ziyang come over suddenly?"

"I heard that the two sons of Uncle Ziyang's mansion came together, and Mrs. Uncle Ziyang, that's all I know."

"...so fast..." Ji Huan said softly.

Ji Huan guessed well, Qi Niqun was pregnant.

It's been less than three months since they got married, and Qi Niqun hadn't expected that when the doctor checked her pulse today, she found out that she was pregnant with a child. The child was less than two months old, but it was already very stable.

The servants of the palace were waiting for Li Chen to come down at the gate of the palace. After Li Chen heard the news, he went back to the palace and told the queen and the queen mother that there would be rewards in the mansion in the afternoon. Madam gave a gold ingot, and in the evening Uncle Ziyang brought the whole family to have a drink, only one Qi Ruxue was young and stayed at home.

At night, Qi Niqun always had a faint smile on her face. She felt that this child came at the right time. She was thinking of a way to ease the relationship with the prince. She was able to conceive within a short period of time. It was really God's blessing. Concubine Ji, the most favored concubine in the mansion before, had brother Jinger more than a year after entering the house.

The mother always had a smile on her face. She also felt that her daughter was blessed. There were many young ladies who were about the same age as her daughter, but she was the only one who was married to King Chun by the emperor. Also, who can shake her status in the future?Qi Niqun is Uncle Ziyang's most beloved eldest daughter, and also the daughter with the most high hopes. He is always smiling all day long.

Uncle Ziyang's eldest son, Qi Yunshan, has been close to his younger sister since he was a child. When his younger sister was happy, he was naturally happy and came to congratulate him in person. The second young master Qi Yunying was taciturn, and stopped talking after congratulating Qi Niqun.

Li Chen has been talking with Uncle Ziyang in the outside room, and also taking care of his two wives and younger brothers. Qi Yunshan is eighteen years old. He is not bad at learning, and his conversation is elegant. He learned martial arts in his early years, and later studied literature. He also has opinions on weapons. Qi Yunying is on top of this I can also add a few words.

Li Chen praised Uncle Ziyang: "It is said that the tiger father has no dogs. The two brothers-in-law have such insights at a young age, and they will surely achieve great things in the future."

Uncle Ziyang said: "Your Highness was just joking, these two boys don't have your great talents, if they can keep the uncle's mansion, I will be satisfied as a father."

Li Chen shook his head and said with a smile: "Uncle Ziyang's reputation for three generations will never end in the future."

Uncle Ziyang was very upset, and he glanced at his two sons with a smile, "I would like to thank Your Highness for your kind words. If they really have a future, they will not be in vain for Your Highness' support."

Li Chen is very satisfied with what Uncle Ziyang said, that Qi Niqun married him, which is equivalent to bringing Uncle Ziyang's loyalty to him. As long as Uncle Ziyang's other children are worthy of great use and can continue to contribute sincerity, he doesn't mind giving them In return, Li Chen once again saw his two younger brothers-in-law. Qi Yunshan resembled his sister, with narrow eyes and long eyebrows, and a straight nose.

A strange soft wave suddenly appeared in Li Chen's heart, he couldn't help squinting his eyes, and then turned his eyes to another direction.

"...Since it's a family banquet, it should be a family reunion. Father-in-law hasn't seen Xiao Lang for a long time..."

Uncle Ziyang was taken aback, it seemed that it took him a while to realize who "Xiao Lang" was, and he said after a long time, "Yes, Xiao Lang, it's Yun Ruo..."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Xiao Qi will miss his father for a long time, and he will miss him in his heart."

Uncle Ziyang's face was a little unnatural, he nodded and sighed, "Yun Ruo is a sensible child."

"Su Ge," Li Chen turned around and said, "Young Master Qi please come and meet his father and elder brother."

Qi Yunshan looked indifferent, and Qi Yunying glanced at him.

Every year during Chinese New Year, on Uncle Ziyang’s birthday, Qi Yunruo would kneel behind his two elder brothers and kowtow to Uncle Ziyang. At other times, Qi Yunruo seldom appeared in front of Uncle Ziyang. down.

When Qi Yunruo came, Uncle Ziyang didn't know what expression to use to look at his son.

Qi Yunruo, on the other hand, paid his respects to his father and his two elder brothers in the most familiar way, and then stood aside, silent.

Li Chen raised his hand and said, "Move a chair for Xiao Qi next to the two younger brothers."

Su Ge bowed and said, "Yes."

Qi Yunruo was wearing Ai Qing clothes today, and his hair, which was always loose when he came, was tied up in a neat way, and there were scarlet ties around his waist that held sachets.The appearance of Qi Yunruo made the few people who were talking about sexual prosperity feel a little embarrassed. With a smile on his face, Uncle Ziyang asked, "Yunruo looks strong."

Qi Yunruo lowered his head, "Yes."

Seeing the sign from the people outside the door, Su Ge bowed and said, "My lord, where is the dinner?"

Li Chen said: "Let's put it on the waterside pavilion, what does my father-in-law think?"

Ziyang Bo said: "This season is just right to use in the waterside pavilion."

Li Chen stood up and smiled and said: "The princess can't stand the wind, let the princess and madam stay here, I see that the princess and madam have something to say."

Uncle Ziyang also stood up and asked Li Chen to go first. Li Chen did not back down and went out first. Uncle Ziyang, Qi Yunshan, and Qi Yunying followed behind. Qi Yunruo glanced at them and followed slowly.

Li Chen silently glanced at Uncle Ziyang when he half turned his body to indicate the direction of Uncle Ziyang.

Compared with his mighty father and elder brother, he seems too short. When I was 15 years old, was I more than a foot taller than him?

Was he too quiet, didn't say a word, did he have a grudge against Uncle Ziyang or was it just his nature?I'm afraid it's the former, Ji Huan said that Xiao Qi is actually very lively, could it be that he has been restrained by copying the scriptures recently?

Li Chen remembered that when he first met him, he was wearing a green coat. Although he looked good in this color, he looked at Wenxiu, but it was not bright, but he couldn't think of him wearing bright clothes, as if he This is how it should be.

At the banquet, Li Chen sat in the main seat, Weng and his son-in-law faced each other, Qi Yunshan and Qi Yunying accompanied him, if Qi Yunruo sat next to Qi Yunying, he felt awkward all over his body, he didn't even have the strength to hold chopsticks.

He was in a daze, feeling that he could not talk or laugh, he seemed to be a shadowy person, existing there but not being seen by others, under the moonlight, he had a kind of embarrassment that he had nowhere to escape, although he did nothing wrong What.

"...Xiao Qi?" Li Chen said.

Qi Yunruo's leg was touched suddenly, he turned to look at Qi Yunying, and Qi Yunying motioned him to look at the prince.

Qi Yunruo looked at Li Chen in a daze.

Li Chen repeated in a good temper: "Is it because the dishes are not to your liking? What do you like to cook in the kitchen?"

Qi Yunruo said: "It's because I'm not hungry."

Li Chen ordered: "Make a few appetizers, it's refreshing and doesn't accumulate food."

The maid behind him said: "This servant knows."

Qi Yunshan lowered her eyes, her expression was unclear, Qi Yunying glanced at her father, then at her younger brother beside her, without saying a word.

The atmosphere is a little subtle.

Li Chen and Uncle Ziyang exchanged cups, smiled, and talked about the matter of his son-in-law, and said happily: "Where the princess is born, regardless of male or female, it will be the treasure in my heart."

Zi Yangbo said: "This is really a blessing for my little girl. Qu'er was spoiled by my ministers since she was a child, and I'm afraid she's a good at spoiling children. I'm afraid His Highness will have to worry about raising her in the future."

Li Chen smiled and took a drink.

Not long after, the maid served three sweet and sour dishes, and Qi Yunruo ate the sweet and sour radishes one by one.

Uncle Ziyang couldn't help looking at him, Qi Yunshan said: "What do you do on weekdays? Did you cause trouble for the prince and princess?"

Qi Yunruo said slowly: "Big sister took care of me, I didn't cause trouble."

Qi Yunshan said: "The princess is pregnant, you have to take care of her."

"……Um."

This seemed to be the first time that Qi Yunshan took the initiative to talk to this younger brother, and after finishing his two indifferent sentences, Qi Yunruo started eating radish strips again.

After dinner, the people from Uncle Ziyang's house bid farewell and left. Qi Yunruo stood behind Li Chen, quietly watching his father and brother leave.

On the way back, Qi Yunruo lowered his head, and the two inner eunuchs held up lamps, which were brightly lit all the way.

Li Chen only missed Qi Yunruo by half a step, and his figure covered Qi Yunruo's body.

"Have you had enough tonight?"

"I am full."

"You eat too little."

"Eat enough."

For the first time, Li Chen racked his brains to talk to someone.

"Your sister is pregnant, are you happy?"

Qi Yunruo raised his head and looked at Li Chen who stopped and looked at him. His eyes were calm, and there were some doubts in the calm.

Li Chen laughed at himself, laughing at himself for thinking too much.

Li Chen said: "You are going to have a little nephew."

"Not the little nephew."

Li Chen was taken aback.

Qi Yunruo said indifferently: "It's not the little nephew, it's the master."