Prequel to the Red Chamber: I Am the Second Wife

The grandson's excitement immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the princess. First, she took a deep look at her son, and said to the queen mother with a smile: "The Wang family is loyal, so it's no wonder that a child like Zili is educated. The queen mother still wants to help her." You must be loyal." The Queen Mother looked at the Crown Princess coldly, ignored her, and said to Zili after a moment of contemplation: "Get up quickly, the Ai family looks good. Although you are very loyal, where are you a girl born in the south of the Yangtze River?" I know the dangers on the battlefield. How can you endure the bitter cold in Liaodong? Aijia heard from the emperor that your grandfather left your grandmother and your aunt in the capital. Your aunt has to educate her son by herself, so she must not be able to serve her mother-in-law very well. You might as well stay in the capital, it will comfort grandma, Aijia wants to see you, so I can call you to talk."

Zili, however, was firm: "The Empress Dowager is very thoughtful, and my grandmother must be grateful for her concern when she knows about it. Although the grandmother of the minister's daughter dare not say that she is well-read in poetry and books, she still knows the truth. How can she stop it just because of herself?" When I was at home, I heard that most of the soldiers in Liaodong were expelled from the pass. Although the policy of the imperial court was to cultivate land, many people in that bitter and cold place disliked the hardships and refused to come. What's more, after years of defeats, morale is low, and many family members of sergeants have been sent back. The morale of the army is fluctuating, even if the generals who lead the army are strict in running the army. But the people's hearts are not stable. It is always impossible to boost morale and unite the morale of the army. Grandfather like this To set an example is to live and die together with the Liaodong army and people. If a minister is not talented, if she can contribute to the imperial court's plan to stabilize Liaodong, it is also the fate of the minister."

The queen listened to Zili's words silently, she sighed silently, and turned to look at the queen mother: "Queen mother, since she is like this, we can't stop her anymore. Youdao is a matter of loyalty to the king, and she is a little girl. If we know how to share the country's worries, we can't make people laugh."

"That's right, the queen mother is right!" The crown princess wished that Zili would disappear now.The son became more and more interested in the girl from the Wang family.The Crown Princess' impression of Zili has changed from a law-abiding little girl to a vixen who seduces my son.No matter from the point of view of favor or the power arrangement in the harem, she still prefers Zhen Ningshan the most. Unfortunately, before the crown princess finished speaking, she was stopped by the queen mother's cold eyes.She could only close her mouth sullenly, and stared at Zili fiercely.

Zili had no time to take into account the unfriendly eyes towards the crown princess, not only the crown prince's anger and dislike, but also the empress dowager and queen's inquiry.They didn't believe that Zili was really willing to go with the family to the bitter cold and desolate beyond the Great Wall, she just wanted to show herself off by saying this.Of course the grandson didn't want to ask Zili to leave. On the one hand, he thought the same as the empress dowager, and Zili just wanted to show off. On the other hand, the grandson became more and more interested in Zili.What is this girl thinking?Is she sincere to herself or is she calculating herself? Last time she refused to ask herself to go to her residence, there seemed to be more tricks in it.This time she is clamoring to go outside the Great Wall, is she acting again?But seeing that her expression didn't look like she was acting, Taisun wished he could grab Zili and ask her carefully what was going on in her heart.Isn't it good to be with me in the palace?She just wanted to get out!

"Sister, think about it. After all, it's a barren land over there. Why did you go against the Queen Mother's good intentions? Although you want to be loyal to the country, our girl's family can't fight the enemy in person. Serve here. Be loyal and filial to the Empress Dowager." Ning Shan wisely came out to persuade Zili to give up.

"Sister Ning has always been the most reasonable, but don't you know that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country? Although I am a weak woman who can't fight the enemy in person, it's good to show my heart. Although serving the Queen Mother is also loyal. But There are so many people around the queen mother, I am clumsy, so I just run errands. I don’t want to make trouble in front of the queen mother, but it is not beautiful. But if I were Liaodong, I would also have blocked the mouth of that villain. My father made up his mind that if he fails, he will be benevolent. How can I implicate my grandfather and father's plan because of my own selfishness. Although Liaodong is a barren land, it is also the territory of the country. As His Majesty's subjects, everyone has the desire to guard the land Responsibility. I have weighed it over and over again, and here is nothing but a burden that will cause trouble for everyone. It is better to do my best in Liaodong.” Zili made a lot of reasoning, and no one present Talked.Especially Zhen Ningshan, her face flushed, and she said sullenly: "I didn't expect that sister Zili would be so unforgiving when she opened her mouth. I dare not say it again. If I still persuade you, I will become disloyal and unfilial. I will only flatter you." Is it the villain you have come to worship?"

"You think you're not that kind of person?!" Zili sneered in her heart, although she was complaining about Ning Shan's hypocrisy in her heart, she still had a smile on her face: "I didn't think that way, it's because my sister is overthinking. From now on, I dare not say a word in front of my sister. If I don't pay attention, I will become a sinner!"

"What about my sister, I didn't mean that!" Ning Shan blushed anxiously, busy explaining what he meant. "Zili is so loyal, he is indeed a child from General Wang's family. Since you have made up your mind, Aijia can't help but express it. You go and pick up the best skins received by Aijia to make clothes for Zili girl. Hosting a banquet for her tomorrow can be regarded as practice!" The queen mother made a final decision and agreed to Zili's request.

After listening to the queen mother's words, Zili's heart was finally relieved. She was worried that if the queen mother refused to let go, she would stay in the deep palace.When he first entered the palace, Zili was still a little eccentric and confused about all the things in the deep palace.But as the time in the deep palace grew longer, she discovered all kinds of unbearable things behind the flowers.There is an insurmountable gap between people in this place. Even though the emperor and the queen mother are as close as a mother and son, the mother and son are always cautious when talking to each other, and they are even more distant than those who talk about business outside.The Queen and Concubine Dong Gui each have their own thoughts, and when they meet, they need to be affectionate and affectionate. They are like sisters. The Crown Princess is still in her prime, but her heart is like an ancient well. The concubine put her only life on her son early on.Zili thought that if he really entered the palace, how could the princess be jealous that she took away his son?Thinking of this, Zili couldn't help shivering.

You stop!His Highness Taisun hurried over from behind, he pulled Zili and stared into her eyes: "You are really willing to go to Liaodong, um, leave me alone!" Zili almost couldn't help laughing with the expression that I play and can't play with others.The flashing smile on her face annoyed Taisun, he grabbed Zili's arm vigorously: "If you leave, don't come back."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for taking care of me these days. The war in Liaodong is urgent. I don't know if I will see the Empress Dowager again after I leave. Here, I would like to thank Your Highness!" Zili bowed deeply to her grandson solemnly, and said goodbye to her life and death. The tone frightened the grandson: "You, you, I just said it casually out of anger, I didn't mean it. You, you, you, oops, I mean that fighting is a man's business, your grandfather too If you are stubborn, what are you doing dragging your whole family to the battlefield? Why don’t you stay in the palace!” Tai Sun stuttered anxiously.He was a little anxious, but he still couldn't tell Zili what I was reluctant to leave.Facing Zili's puzzled expression, grandson Qiqi Ai Ai squeezed out a sentence for a long time: "I'm just so annoying!"

The fireworks immediately rose into the sky, and Zili knew that she had won a game first in the battle between men and women. Men and women have always been playing a game of "advance and retreat". Powerless.Zili is like a horse trainer, she mobilizes all the woman's nature and her experience, and draws Taisun into her logic step by step.Finally, his pride was worn away by Zili, and he began to follow Zili's intention and develop in the direction she wanted. "Your Highness, I can't afford to say that." Zili cheered for a small victory in his heart, but looked at his grandson with a very sad face.

"What I mean is, do you want to leave the palace to go to Liaodong with my family because you hate me so much? Is it not good to be in the palace?" The grandson gave Xiao Zhongliang a look, Xiao Zhongliang and Shunniang looked at each other, and they didn't move He took a few steps back sensually.Taisun put more effort into grabbing Zili's hand to prevent her from pulling it back: "Don't you understand what I'm thinking?"

Zili blushed, and she struggled lightly, revealing the bracelet on her wrist that was given by her grandson.She looked up at Taisun, then lowered her eyes, the shyness on her face became even stronger, she didn't need a word, just a shy look in her eyes, a faint blush on her face, and Taisun's heart suddenly brightened.Zili likes him! "I am worried about my grandfather and my father, and I am even more worried about the war in Liaodong. I remember when my grandfather was chatting years ago, I heard my grandfather and my father talking about the strategy to pacify Liaodong. The strategy for pacifying Liaodong has been established since the first emperor. Where there are barbarians, there is no respect. Enlightenment requires colonization of immigrants, and slowly enlightening the people is the foundation of stability. It is different from simply using troops elsewhere. Since my grandfather decided to serve the country, I naturally cannot stand by. As long as Liaodong is stable, the political situation can be stable. I'm also worried about my grandfather, he's getting old,—" Zili said with tears in his eyes, choked up and couldn't continue.

Taisun listened silently to Zili's words, and suddenly understood something: "I know you are for me. The guard in front of Liaodong was recommended by the king of Wei. Who knows that he lost the battle in a blink of an eye, and he blamed my father. Then Grandpa Tianhuang scolded my father a lot. It was your grandfather who came out and volunteered to go to Liaodong! I understand, you just go to Liaodong with peace of mind. I will wait for your grandfather’s success in Liaodong. Now everyone knows about your family and the East Palace. It doesn’t matter, I will definitely help my father to support your grandfather’s use of troops in Liaodong. Your grandfather’s victory is also to rectify the name of the East Palace, so that the emperor’s grandfather understands who is a loyal minister and a filial son, and who is—” The grandson remembered that the king of Wei has been bullying together these days Donggong's eyes darkened for a moment.

He is really a good boy with political consciousness. Wang Changchun and the Wang family have been labeled as □□. The grandson also understands that Wang Changchun won in Liaodong. .He thinks that Zili gave up the prosperity and prosperity of the capital because of his plan, and went to Liaodong with his family, and the grandson owed Zili a big favor.

Since he wanted to accept this great favor, Zili would not stop him.She thought about it, and took off the eighteen-character bracelet from her hand, and put it in the grandson's hand: "Your Highness's affectionate courtiers can't be repaid, and the courtiers have nothing to express their feelings, so let's put this bracelet first." Return the jade to Zhao, wait for me to come back and give it to me in person, Your Highness?" Zili would not be stupid to leave a handkerchief or jade pendant to his grandson, it was a private gift, and if someone found out it would be a disturbance, she didn't want to keep it either. The bracelet given by the grandson of the next prince is too sensitive, especially the prince is not very friendly to her.Zili took the opportunity to return the hot potato.She didn't want to leave any clues about people and people.

Looking at the bracelet in his hand, Taisun held her hand tightly together: "Don't worry! I will definitely disappoint Qingqing's sincerity." Zili struggled shyly, and lowered her head with a blushing face.The setting sun dragged the shadows of the two people very long, Xiao Zhongliang looked at the two figures standing opposite each other from a distance, and said to Shun Niang beside him: "If General Wang can calm the situation in Liaodong, this is the future grandson Liang Di. "

Zili finally came home. Mrs. Tang waited eagerly at the second door with a group of family members. Seeing Zili get off the sedan chair, she went up a few steps, first grabbed Zili to look up and down for a few moments, and hugged her Putting it into his arms, he said with tears in his voice, "But I've lost a lot of weight, and my heart aches for me to death!"

"Mom, don't cry. I'm back. The weather is so hot. Let's not stand here and show people jokes." Being held in her mother's arms, Zili's eyes turned red as she smelled the familiar smell, and she immediately adjusted her mood. , smiled and helped her mother go in.The family hurriedly persuaded Mrs. Tang: "The second girl has had a hard time on the road, so let's go in and rest first."

A group of people surrounded Zili and Mrs. Tang to the old lady's side. As soon as they entered, they saw Mother Jia talking to the old lady of the Wang family.Standing beside her was a handsome young man, who saw Zili coming in and turned his face away immediately, avoiding it.She froze for a moment before realizing that it was the unlucky child, Ma Bao Jia Zheng.Zili turned his eyes to greet the old lady first. "I'm looking at you until you come back tomorrow! Get up quickly, you don't have to be restrained at home, what are you doing like a ghost. Tell me to take a look, but you have lost a lot of weight." The old lady was busy yelling happily when her granddaughter came home Li got up and sat beside him.Seeing that the granddaughter's round smiling face had become a melon-seeded face and she was thinking about the direction of the awl-shaped face, her heart ached and she asked someone to cook Zili's favorite food.

Jia Mu stared at Zili from the sidelines and looked up and down, and finally her eyes fell on the filigree inlaid pure gold gold hairpin on Zili's head, and she stood up with a wink: "Second girl is back, It's okay in the palace." Zili hurriedly stood up and said hello to Jiamu: "Thank you Madam for thinking about it, I'm okay in the palace." Saying that Zili was going to leave, he told the old lady and Jiamu to continue talking.

Mother Jia brought Jia Zheng over to talk to the old lady of the Wang family today. She listened to her husband and decided that this marriage should be formed with the Wang family, so she brought Jia Zheng over early in the morning and talked with the old lady of the Wang family. The wife mentioned the marriage between Ziqian and Jia Zheng.Unexpectedly, Zili came back from the palace suddenly. She knew that the old lady was not in the mood to talk to her about Ziqian's marriage, so she took Jia Zheng away with a wink.

Waiting for Mother Jia to leave, Mrs. Tang asked in amazement: "They haven't come here for several days, why did you bring my brother here today?"

"It's just that I wanted to propose marriage to me, and I didn't express it. Ziqian has parents, and his parents are in charge of marriage. Be kind. Girl Zili came and sat here, you are not wronged, the old lady pulled Zili up and down to look carefully, lest she is missing something." Zili grinned at the old lady and made a face: " I am doing very well. Not only have I not been wronged, but I have also received a lot of good things. In fact, I didn’t come back until tomorrow, but the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother said that our family must be busy and have to get up, so they told me to come back first, so I can be with you. See you friends and relatives in Hangzhou. That's why I'm back today." As he said that, Zili asked someone to show the old lady and Mrs. Tang the gifts from the queen mother, the queen, and everyone in the harem.

The old lady and Madam Tang looked at the pile of things, "This fur is a top-quality white fox, isn't it a gift from the queen mother?" My heart was warm, and there was a special pleasant feeling brought by fur. "It was rewarded by the Queen Mother. She said that I was going to Liaodong and it was very cold, so she specially gave me the fox fur that was brought up from the bottom. The Queen Mother also specially rewarded me with a few bolts of satin and told me to use it to make a big cloak. Wear it." Zili pointed to one side of the red and white butterflies wearing floral tapestry silk satin.

Although Mrs. Tang was happy looking at all kinds of shining things in front of her, she thought that Zili's life was probably settled.She has lost a lot of weight just a few days in the palace, if she really enters the palace to serve, how can she feel at ease?Mrs. Tang suppressed the mixed feelings of sorrow and joy in her heart and said: "The grace of the queen mother and queen is naturally good. You go back and rest, your father and brothers are not at home. Wait until they come back and see you again."

"What about the elder sister, I'll go and see him. And the younger sister, I brought something for her." Zili got a lot of exquisite palace flowers and gadgets for Zimeng.

"Your sister is not feeling well for a few days, let's forget it first." Mrs. Tang mentioned that her eldest daughter's face was light.Zili remembered Ziqian's thoughts and stopped talking.

Going back to my yard and looking at all the familiar and unfamiliar Zili feels like a world away. Seeing Zili come back after the rain and before the dawn is like two little swallows chattering and busy.They were busy helping Zili change clothes, asking for tea and water. "The girl is back, and we are still worried that the girl is not used to living in the palace." Yu Hou stared at Zili eagerly, but Ming Qian immediately sang the opposite tune: "What are you talking about, although it is in the palace, it is no better than our home .Young lady is such a blessed person, the Queen Mother and Empress Dowager can’t even like her.”

Zili leaned back comfortably on the chair: "It's better to understand after the rain, that place in the palace - let's not talk about it. I can be regarded as coming out. Is everything okay at home? I heard from my mother that my eldest sister is ill. The things I brought You give some to the eldest sister, just say that she is not well, I dare not disturb, please take good care of her. Then go and send some to the third sister." Zili assigned things one by one called Mingqian and Yuhou. sister sent.

Hearing that they were going to deliver something to Ziqian, Yuhou and Ming looked embarrassed, but due to their identities, they could only agree, and told the little girls to serve Zili well, each took their things and went out, Zili suddenly remembered Ziqian He likes to play chess very much, so he hurriedly called to Yuhou: "You take that set of chess pieces to eldest sister. She likes to play chess, and she must like that good set of Yunzi." Zili suddenly thought of giving it to Ziqian and Zi Meng's things are the same, after all, she is the eldest sister, and Zi Meng is a concubine, giving the same things to her sisters, Ziqian will feel uncomfortable if she finds out, maybe Mrs. Tang will also feel uncomfortable.After Zili called to stop the rain, he gave Ziqian something else.

"Miss, don't bother, that Yunzi looks very good. The girl gave it to the eldest girl for free, and it didn't go well—" After the rain suddenly stopped, she stared at the yard and gave Zili a wink.It turned out that Ziqian supported a little girl who had quietly stood at the door at some point.

After the rain, he scolded the little girls angrily: "When the girls come back, they dare to go to the sand one by one. Why don't you come in when the big girls come!"

Talking about going to beat up the little girls after the rain, Ziqian helped the girls and walked in with a half-smile: "Forget it, you don't have to vent your anger on them. I'm thinking about my sister. I know I'm a patient." It's just annoying." Ziqian pointed out that Sang's scolding Huai's face turned red and then pale, and he stood aside awkwardly and didn't speak.