The Legend of the Long Room in the Red Mansion

How the Xue family will respond to Wei Ruomei's marriage proposal is still unclear, but Yingchun in the palace finds that the burden on her shoulders has more than doubled since Baochai and Baoqin left.

Originally, when Baochai was there, she could help manage the affairs of the queen's palace, and she could also restrain the maids by the way; because Baoqin was there to take care of Xichun, although she didn't have to take care of other affairs, at least she could guarantee that Xichun's life would be better. Nothing will bother you.

However, the sisters of the Xue family left the palace and returned home, and the Fengyi Palace suddenly became loose sand. In Xichun, there are people who come to ask this and that every day. Not daring to let her work hard, the affairs of the palace were all on Yingchun's weak shoulders, and Jia Lian, who was half dead outside, needed her to take care of her from time to time...

Within five days, Yingchun already wanted to get married early and leave the palace.

Of course, this thought was only for a moment, when she heard that Xichun came to apologize, saying that she hadn't forwarded the letter about Daiyu to the emperor, Yingchun focused on worrying about Daiyu.

After getting to know Daiyu's general thoughts, Yingchun wrote a letter. She wanted to hand it to the emperor herself, but she was assigned the task of going out of the palace, so she was too busy to send it to Xichun.As a result, Xichun didn't have a chance to send it out, and after a circle, it finally returned to her hand.Yingchun got this excuse, just put aside the palace affairs, breathed a sigh of relief, and sent a letter to Fengyi Palace.

The location of the Qianqing Palace belongs to the previous dynasty, so if it is not easy to go directly to Yingchun, I will go to Fengyi Palace and so on.At that time, Yinghua was taking care of her little daughter at the back. When she heard that Yingchun was coming, she thought there was something urgent, so she came out with the baby in her arms.

The half-year-old little girl has recovered a bit, her skin is as white as jade, her eyes are as bright as stars, she just ate the morning milk fed by her nanny, and she is smacking her pink mouth with satisfaction, Yingchun fell in love with her at the first sight No, I couldn't even care about the reason for coming, and I leaned over to look at my little niece, the love in my eyes was almost overflowing.

When Yinghua saw her, she smiled and handed the baby into Yingchun's arms: "Hold her too, I think she has gained a little weight." The little princess was born prematurely, so she was delicate and smaller than ordinary babies, and she couldn't eat well. Many, it is not easy to grow up. It is said that children look different every day, but this little baby is lucky to be able to stretch a little in a month.

Yingchun hugged the little princess and couldn't put it down, stretched out her slender jade fingers, and gently brushed her upturned little nose, watching her twitch and want to turn her head away, she was so cute that her heart overflowed with honey: "Hi, baby!" She's so cute, the more she grows up, the more beautiful she becomes, with the looks of the emperor's brother and sister-in-law, how beautiful she will be when she grows up!"

Mother Hua joked: "The princess treats the little prince with tenderness and concern, and now she is full of love and affection for the little princess. Since she likes children so much, I don't know how to love her in the future."

Yingchun blushed immediately, and said in disbelief: "What are you talking about, mama, if you do this again, I will leave." Having said that, she still doesn't want to let go of her little niece at all.

Mother Hua explained with a smile: "Princess, don't just be ashamed. You still have to say what you have to say. Your Majesty has instructed the empress several times to ask the princess about her choice. If you don't want to tell our empress, I'm afraid it will be delayed." After a while, His Majesty will tell you personally."

Yinghua didn't know that Jia Lian and Sister Feng were drugged and poisoned. Although I heard that the second brother and his wife were sick in the past few days, the imperial doctor was always on hand. Ning Shan was not extremely anxious, and Jia Amnesty even shrank in the palace At every turn, Yinghua thought it was not a serious illness, sent someone to give condolences and let it go.

Yingchun frowned, although the emperor was vague when he told her, he also vaguely pointed out that Jia Lian and Sister Feng's illnesses are very difficult, and they may need long-term recuperation.Under such circumstances, it is obvious that Jia Lian can no longer help with court affairs, and Brother Cong is too young. Jia She, the father, will only pamper and treat him well. It is fine if he is asked to do some trivial things. Big things are important. No one can count on him.Therefore, Yingchun thought, if she withdraws again at this time, I am afraid that the emperor's brother will fight alone, and he will have to support the court and the harem alone.

Therefore, Yingchun planned not to mention marriage for a few years, and even hesitated for a while whether to keep Daiyu for a few more years, so as to have a helper.But when she was in the harem, she had heard how Duke Wu was chasing and intercepting the emperor's brother outside, so she wanted to get his granddaughter-in-law as soon as possible.Yingchun thought, Daiyu might not stay for long, if she didn't want to be left alone to support the entire inner court, she had to teach Huang's wife as a teacher as soon as possible, or she had to squeeze Xichun in advance.

Yinghua also thought of the issues she thought of, even in Yinghua's thinking, in terms of age, status, and favor, Yingchun should marry before Daiyu.And once Yingchun leaves the palace, who will take care of this mess?Although Yinghua is studying hard, she is diligent and hardworking, but she just can't open this aperture.

Frustrated by the tedious palace affairs, the empress had no choice but to think about finding a helper for herself—a long-term, non-leaving woman who could get started immediately without harming her children—yes , the empress empress faced the reality and finally made up her mind not to accept the concubine.She can't resist this harem. No matter how capable the eldest princess is, she will marry sooner or later, and this burden should not be passed on to the emperor. Therefore, choosing a noble concubine who can take over the phoenix seal seems to be the only way out.

There are many daughters who are willing to be Ning Shan's imperial concubine, and there are also many ladies who are qualified to run for this position, but Yinghua knows that as a former princess, her natal family has no advantages and can only be held back. The only backer with the children is Ning Shan, so she doesn't have the ability to compete with the daughter of an important minister. The only thing that can guarantee a match is that she also doesn't have a capable natal family, no strong backer, and even the ability to have children can't surpass her. of Daiyu.

Nanny Hua had always been afraid that Daiyu would become her mother's competitor, but this time, her mother set up her opponent herself.

Yinghua went to find Daiyu, conservatively and cautiously checked whether she already had a lover - if Daiyu already had a lover, of course she would not mention the matter of the imperial concubine, but if not, she believed that it would be impossible for her to refuse Ning Shan's daughter, Daiyu, heard the implication and was very shy.

It turned out that the conversation with Yingchun was forgetful that day. After she said what was in her heart, Daiyu recalled it, she was happy and sad, sad and happy, tossing and turning, she didn't fall asleep in the middle of the night, and couldn't get up the next day.It wasn't a serious problem at first, but after taking a rest, it will be fine without taking medicine.But the more Daiyu thought about it, the more embarrassed she became, so she simply called her illness to hide her shame.

When Yinghua came over, Daiyu was still tossing and turning on the bed. Hearing the announcement from outside, she was startled. She was afraid that Yingchun had already told the emperor about her thoughts, so the emperor asked the emperor's wife to visit her.

Sure enough, as soon as Yinghua came in, she skipped the greetings and courtesies, and every sentence was inseparable from the good relationship, the love, and even the red thread and the magpie bridge were integrated into the conversation. Hua Du said something, just thinking that someone probably came to propose a marriage to her, and she had already obtained such a loose degree of freedom, the rest is just good to be obedient, not to mention that she understood Ning Shan's personality to a certain extent, since at the beginning She is willing to give her honor and dignity, and she will not cheat her in the future now. She is willing to accept the arrangement of a wise brother.

Daiyu was shy and didn't listen to the content at all. When Yinghua asked her, "Would you like my proposal", she whispered: "A girl's family should be decided by her parents. Now my parents Although he has passed away, he still has an uncle, otherwise it is only natural for the emperor to be the master. Why did you come to ask me?"

Zijuan, who was accompanying her at the side, heard it clearly. She thought that Daiyu would not accept the proposal of being a noble concubine, and she even thought about it. If the queen left, Daiyu felt humiliated and would cry again. But unexpectedly, Daiyu agreed vaguely, and the queen seemed as if Daiyu nodded and was about to announce to the world.

Zicuckoo was terrified, she didn't care about the rules, she stepped forward and fell to the ground, kowtowed heavily and said: "The empress is very kind, but the slave has something to say, I don't know if this is the empress's meaning or your majesty's? If it is your majesty's, Is there any misunderstanding in it? A few days ago, the eldest princess also said that His Majesty intends to choose a son-in-law for the princess from among the generals, and even mentioned his name, as if he is the grandson of Duke Wu and his old man... The maidservant heard that His Majesty is very fond of him. Duke Wu's family is all favored, and his sons and grandchildren entrust him with important responsibilities, such an important minister... how could His Majesty take away his love, and accept it on purpose... Accept it... I beg your mother to confirm with His Majesty."

Daiyu is extremely intelligent. Although she was too busy and shy to listen to what Yinghua had to say, but Zijuan's unusual behavior, and her desperate confession, Daiyu knew something bad after listening to it halfway—but she still I don't know what I promised, but I also feel that I must have made a mistake - panicking, I can't help but follow Zijuan's words and make nonsense: "Sister-in-law Huang's kindness, Daiyu appreciates it, I can only be extremely grateful, but everything needs to be done by the emperor." The elder brother is the master, the emperor’s sister-in-law just discusses with the emperor’s elder brother, but Daiyu obeys when she has a decision.” Out of instinct, Daiyu mouthed each emperor’s elder brother, calling her more warmly than her own sister.

Although it was unexpected, Daiyu's words were unexpectedly accepted, as if he had taken a fancy to the young general of the Li family.For the face of her daughter's family, Ning Shan only told Yinghua that Yingchun and Daiyu had enthusiastic suitors, but he was hesitating which one to agree to, but did not name them.But the Li family is a hero, armed with a heavy army, guarding the frontier, Yinghua knows it clearly, since the Li family wants to marry Daiyu, whether it is to win over this loyal minister or to take care of Aiqing, Daiyu Yu nodded her head, Ning Shan would definitely not stop her, and naturally she had to give up if she wanted to keep Daiyu as a noble concubine.

Yinghua was also decisive, since she couldn't do it, she stopped thinking about it immediately, stood up and said to Daiyu, "I'll go and tell the emperor right away." Pressing down on Daiyu who wanted to give her away, Yinghua neatly took the queen's guard of honor and went to Qianqing Palace went.The emperor and empress are one, and no one else in the harem can approach the former dynasty's territory at will. Only the empress can go there in a fair manner.

Sending Yinghua away in a daze, Daiyu asked Zijuan who was still slumped on the ground: "What are you chewing on with your hoof?"

Zijuan said weakly: "If I don't speak, you should be a noble concubine."