The Beloved in the Palm

Chapter 33 Isn’t it good to be a rich widow?

Concubine Wan is not as calm and carefree as she appeared in Furong Garden.

When she returned to the palace, she lost control of her emotions and smashed the cup in her hand.

She took a deep breath and said, "Pick it up."

"...Yes." The palace maid responded with a trembling voice.

What Concubine Wan means by picking it up is to pick up the debris with her hands without borrowing the veil. She must pick it up cleanly, and it is best if it bleeds.

Concubine Wan likes to see this the most.

After watching him calmly for a while, the anger in her heart would dissipate.

Such a master may be said to torture people, but the masters of other palaces torture people even more severely.

But the palace maid still couldn't help but tremble in her heart.

A long while.

The palace maid was stabbed by broken porcelain pieces and cried out in pain, and her blood flowed uncontrollably.

Concubine Wan Wan finally looked away and called her personal maid to the inner room.

"Why do you want to be angry with them? One is a queen, the other is about to lose the emperor's favor, and the other is just a little girl..." Mammy advised.

The first one is talking about Duke Zhao, the second one is talking about Princess Jinque, and the third one is naturally Xue Qingyin.

"Little girl?" Concubine Wan sneered, "It was because of this little girl that she fell so hard that we ended up in such a situation today. Even His Majesty was alarmed!"

Mammy said: "Fortunately, your Majesty's favor has not diminished."

Concubine Wan's face condensed slightly: "Mommy, do you really think so?"

Mammy affirmed: "This is natural. Zhao Guogong is in such a posture today. How could anyone else calm down so easily?"

Concubine Wan murmured: "Do you think the Xu family received a light punishment today?"

Mammy asked doubtfully: "Isn't it light? Your Majesty is very favored, and your elder brother was also highly relied upon in the previous dynasty, and the rewards are never less. Nowadays, the fine seems harsh, but what effect does it actually have?"

Concubine Wan: "... Duke Zhao Guo must also think so."

Grandma was puzzled.

So what?

Concubine Wan Gui did not speak any more.

The nanny beside her is very loyal, but she seems to be clumsy after getting used to the smooth life over the years.

Concubine Wan always had a vague worry in her heart.

And that worry was confirmed when she took the initiative to ask the eldest son of the Xu family to ask for marriage to Xue Qingyin, but was rejected by His Majesty.

She was afraid...afraid that when the content of today's punishment was spread...

As the saying goes, you can know the elegant meaning by hearing the string.

She was afraid that others would think that this was a sign that the Xu family was losing power.

In Hibiscus Garden.

Duke Guo of Zhao sat in the pavilion opposite the current sage Emperor Liang De.

Zhao Xufeng's cry came from the distance: "Aniang, Aniang!"

The scream was very shrill.

Liang Dedi looked in the direction of Zhao Xufeng and whispered: "In the early years, I tried to persuade you to renew your relationship, but you refused. You see, Ah Feng still hopes to have a mother."

Zhao Guogong shook his head and said in a low voice: "What he wants is the pearl, not someone else. If I renew my string, the pearl will not recognize me when I get to the underworld."

"Pearl" is the name of Zhao Guogong's wife.

"Then why do you call the Xue girl 'mother' today?"

"It's the Xue family girl who knows how to coax people." At this point, Zhao Guogong's mind wandered away. It's rare to meet a girl who doesn't dislike his son...

Emperor Liang De seemed to have seen through his thoughts and said: "This Miss Xue is quite good. If you want to..."

Zhao Guogong said hurriedly: "If someone marries in, it will be no different than jumping into a fire pit. She is not old yet, she is enough to be Afeng's daughter."

Emperor Liang De smiled and said, "You have a kind heart."

After that, he stopped smiling and lowered his tone: "I know you are dissatisfied, but now Xu Qin's students are gradually sitting in high positions. I intend to curb their momentum, but I have to take it slow."

All the grudges in Zhao Guogong's heart disappeared immediately. He frowned and said, "The Xu family's power is indeed too great. It's a pity that this is not on the battlefield. Otherwise, even though I am old, I would still be willing to wear armor for Your Majesty."

Emperor Liang De patted him on the shoulder: "I know your heart."

"Ning is indeed the best student taught by Xu Qin, right? He will return to Beijing soon to report on his work." Zhao Guogong suddenly remembered.

"Yes." Speaking of Ning Que, Emperor Liang De's expression was a little complicated. "This person has done an outstanding job as governor of Bianzhou. I will promote him to an official position in the near future."

"I have also heard of his name... This man has a well-mannered manner and a great talent for governing. He is very popular among the people. He is said to be a man with cool shoulders and a majestic appearance. Wouldn't it be great if he could be used by Your Majesty? "

Emperor Liang De put down the chess piece in his hand: "...It's a pity."

This person has no weaknesses, so how can Emperor Liang De feel confident about using him?

After the two of them finished playing a game of chess, Emperor Liang De stood up and asked the palace attendant beside him: "Has King Xuan left?"

The palace servant said: "Your Majesty, I don't know. I will go to find His Highness King Xuan right now."

Emperor Liang De smiled: "Let's have dinner in the Furong Garden today and invite King Xuan to come over."

The palace man searched around but couldn't find anyone.

Emperor Liang De's face suddenly fell.

Emperor Liang De sat in the pavilion for a while and suddenly said: "King Xuan is not young anymore. It is time to choose a dignified, virtuous and noble girl as his wife."

…

He Songning was still talking to Xue Qingyin this time: "The emperor's move does not mean that he really let go of Concubine Wan."

Xue Qingyin thought to herself, King Xuan also said the same.

It seems that you are all smart people.

"To retreat in order to advance, this will make the Duke of Zhao and the Xu family stand on opposite sides completely." He Songning whispered.

Xue Qingyin is a good listener.

He Songning did not avoid her, and directly analyzed the pros and cons with her.

After all, he and Xue Qingyin are now on the same line.

He wants to use her to go deep into the Prince of Wei's Mansion.

For a while, the two talked about the moon hanging on the branches.

Xue Qingyin yawned lazily and said, "Then according to what my elder brother said, the Xu family may collapse in the future. Then why do I marry into the Prince of Wei's Mansion?"

"After all, the Prince of Wei is your Majesty's biological son. It is the Xu Mansion that collapsed. What does it have to do with him? If one day, the Prince of Wei will die." He Songning looked at her and said, "You can be the master of the Prince of Wei's Mansion and own countless gold and silver. Isn't it good?"

Xue Qingyin was startled and woke up instantly.

Great.

You really dare to think!

Have you planned all this for me?

Don't tell me, I was really moved after hearing this.

Who doesn't like to be a rich widow?

I'm afraid that if the emperor really takes action one day, she will have to die with the King of Wei.

Although it shouldn't be the case.

The emperor doesn't like his relatives, which has been the case since ancient history. But I haven't seen him shoot his son as well. Besides, everyone knows that the emperor really likes the son of the King of Wei.

He Songning saw her staring with her eyes, without a trace of fear, and a smile floated on his lips.

He was very satisfied with Xue Qingyin's courage.

"It's getting late, you have a good rest." He Songning got up and left.

After leaving the yard, He Songning thought about it and still didn't go to Xue Qinghe.

It's too late.

So as not to disturb her sleep.

In a blink of an eye, it's a new day.

On this day, Ning Que, the governor of Bianzhou, came to Beijing to report on his work.

On this day, the news that the current emperor wanted to select princesses for the princes also spread in Beijing.

At this time, Princess Goldfinch posted a message to invite noble ladies to go boating on the lake.

Each family could not help but secretly speculate, is this to take advantage of the opportunity to choose a suitable woman?

For a moment, the noble ladies of each family could not help but jump for joy.

Xie Yiyi, the daughter of the Imperial College Master who was selected as the fourth princess's companion with Xue Qingyin.

She was sitting with a good friend of the noble ladies to appreciate the flowers.

At this time, someone suddenly said: "Have you heard? Xue Qingyin went to Furong Garden."

"What?" All of a sudden, the others gathered around.

Xie Yiyi was stunned for a moment.

Furong Garden...

She couldn't go.

Xue Qingyin actually went...

Is it, is it more enviable than the fourth princess' reward to her?

Thinking back to the time before, she was afraid that Xue Qingyin would be jealous of her. Xie Yiyi suddenly felt ashamed on her face and a little embarrassed in her heart.

"Don't you know yet? For some reason, Princess Goldfinch and her are quite compatible. I guess it was Princess Goldfinch who invited her to Furong Garden."

"Yes, I heard that Princess Goldfinch also rewarded her with a box of jewels. A full box!"

Xie Yiyi couldn't sit still anymore, and felt that these words were all ironic to her.

She was overjoyed when the Fourth Princess rewarded her with a glass cup from the Western Regions.

But Xue Qingyin had a box...

What's more, Princess Goldfinch had a title, and everyone knew that she had been loved by His Majesty since the death of her husband. As for the Fourth Princess, although she could see some status by being raised by Concubine Wan, she had no title and did not have her own residence, so she could not compare with Princess Goldfinch.

"Princess Goldfinch is arrogant, how could she be on good terms with her?"

"Who knows." Should we also learn from Xue Qingyin's stubbornness? The noble ladies secretly murmured in their hearts, and they were a little jealous of Xue Qingyin, but also felt that they looked down on her.

Xue Qingyin got up in the morning and dressed up, and the maid came to urge her.

"I don't know what kind of luck our family has had recently, with nobles coming one after another."

Xue Qingyin looked back blankly: "Ah?"

"My girl, don't be dazed. There are people from the Duke of Zhao's mansion again, and they also come from the Princess Jinque's mansion and the Prince of Wei's mansion."

The maid said, and her mouth couldn't help but grin to her ears.

Which girl can have such a grand ceremony?

Xue Qingyin couldn't help smacking her lips. She didn't feel surprised by the Prince of Wei and the Princess Jinque.

But why did the people from the Duke of Zhao's mansion come again? Wouldn't they really want to capture her to remarry?