Chapter 127

The slapdash kiss ended as it began, catching Xiang Xiang off guard.

Zhou Xian Yang had kissed her many times since their wedding day, and this time he was the most restrained, but at the same time, his eyes were more turbulent than ever. There seemed to be some kind of uncontrollable emotion that was about to flare up.

Rong Xiangmian was fixed in place, feeling a slight shiver spreading from her lips to her heart.

If this continues, I am afraid that it will not end well.

“What are you doing?” Her voice was light, icy and cold, her starry eyes staring at Zhou Xian Yang.

“I’m sorry, I …… forgot for a moment.” Zhou Xianyang with the embarrassment of admitting his mistake.

“Go back quickly.”

Zhou Xian Yang still wanted to say something, was her driving eyes look groundless, to the mouth words can not speak, only to go.

Standing barefoot on the slightly hot stone floor, Xiangmian watched him leave, feeling warm in her heart and body. She wiped her lips with her fingertips, lowered herself and drank a few more cups by herself on the shore.

On the day of the Empress’s birthday celebration, Xiangmian did not go with Zhou Xianyang, and she went to the palace early.

The Jing Yi Yuan remote wall of the sea of flowers in full bloom, the Queen Mother and the Royal Consort can not personally see, she had ordered people to pick fresh flowers, together with the flower cake to send, considered the last time to receive the return gift of snacks.

In the palace, just ran into the palace birthday congratulations of the ladies.

The Duke of England’s wife and the Marquis of Yongding’s wife were also there. They must have gotten the news of the selection. Mrs. Yongding Marquis asked in a roundabout way, “Why isn’t His Highness Yu Wang with you?”

“He was delayed.” As soon as Xiang Xiang said this, Mrs. Hou immediately mentioned the selection process. Xiangmi smiled, “Yes, His Highness has been ordered to oversee the selection of military generals.”

“Military generals?” Mrs. Yongding Marquis froze, originally wanted to ask for an accommodation, immediately blocked the words, after a while before asking: “What about the civil officials?”

“It is His Highness King Qing who is in charge.”

“Oh …… that’s really a pity! If Quan Yi were to be selected under King Yu, then there would be no need to take a test, and he could be assigned an official directly.”

Speaking of favoritism so comfortably, Rong Xiangmian inwardly rolled his eyes. According to the understanding of this aunt, she would definitely ask her to find King Qing to intercede.

Rong Xiangshi immediately snatched the words in front: ”I have long heard from my aunt that cousin QuanYi’s talent is outstanding, no less than his elder brother, and that he even has a good chance of taking the imperial examination. This kind of selection for him is just a formality. His Highness has already said that when cousin passes the selection, he will definitely write him a letter of recommendation.”

In one sentence, Mrs. Yongding Marquis could only laugh, “That’s natural, when the time comes, Auntie will really have to come to the door to say thank you.”

Duke of England’s wife on the side, cold eyes watching the show: see you every day to take the QuanYi as a baby, everywhere step XiangGu’s origin. Look at that precious son can have how to compete. Not to say and Xiang Gu the same in the first place, if this selection are not passed, the future still have the face to talk about it.

Rong Xiangmei dealt with the aunt, before going to the Chengqian Palace to ask for peace. At the banquet, and Zhou Xian Yang sat together, did not say a word, just together to the Empress a cup of wine, sent a gift, the scene passed without incident.

The facts proved that it wasn’t that if she was courteous and respectful, the Empress would reciprocate with the same goodwill.

After the feast was over, the Empress left her noble family members to have a small gathering, and at one point asked the Princess how Rong Xiangzhi had not come. After learning that she was pregnant, and that she was sagaciously arranging a side room for Wen Zhongqing, the Empress glanced at Xiangmian: “You married your sister around the same time, why is there still no movement?”

Xiangmian smiled and replied, “It must be that there is no destiny yet. Children’s affairs, can’t be forced.”

These few words, light, but pierced the Empress, her face immediately gloomy a few points, more and more unforgiving: “Your origin is already there, stomach is not competitive, how to reward Yu Wang’s regard for you?”

This is a difficult thing to say, the crowd is not immune to being surprised, then look at Rong Xiangmian, the whole time he is calm and unperturbed.

“Empress Mother don’t worry, Yu Wang said that he’s still young and not in a hurry, sooner or later he’ll have his own child. Please don’t worry about it, Empress Dowager. Your body is just getting better, peace of mind to maintain the body is, if again tired Empress Mother labor, secluded residence to recuperate, daughter-in-law can not be sorry.”

The naked threat and mockery in these words, how could Empress Zhang not hear it.

She let out a cold laugh, “Good, this palace will wait for your good news. Mingyue, you should also hurry.”

Mingyue knew about that day’s change in Shoukang Palace and was quite upset about meeting each other, but unfortunately as a junior, she could not say anything, so she acted as a shy new wife and did not answer the Empress’ words.

The scene was cold for a moment, Jia Guifei busy for her daughter-in-law to solve the problem: “Thank you for the Queen remembered the children. The matter of the heir, after all, is the fate of two people, they are newly married face thin ……”

“Jia Guifei,” the Empress interrupted her with a smile, “It’s still you who understands my heart. Li Wang Qing Wang and the others have all become fathers, I am now just worrying about Yu Wang and Yun Wang and the others. You see, now that Zhongqing has a child and also has a room …… I naturally want to let Xian Yang Xian Hui also have an early result.”

Imperial Noble Consort accompanied the Empress as she sat in the second seat beside her, and inadvertently stared at Xianghui, as if she had a premonition of what was to come.

At this time, the Empress’ sidekick, Sister Fang, guided two girls of almost identical appearance over from the side hall, bowing down in style and saluting the crowd.

“This is the thousand daughters of the Ling Zhou Assassin Wu Gang’s family, Wu Sui Ying and Wu Sui Fang.”

The crowd merely nodded their heads, with only Princess Li echoing along, “What a handsome pair of twin flowers.”

The Empress swept a glance at her daughters-in-law, “Good eyesight.”

Princess Kai immediately understood: “Good looks, I wonder if a marriage has been arranged? Otherwise, my daughter-in-law would like to matchmake for them!”

“You and this palace have thought of the same thing. They are sisters, why don’t they marry a pair of brothers, that’s the best story. Imperial Noble Consort, Jia Noble Consort, how about giving them to Xian Yang and Xian Hui as side consorts?”

Imperial Noble Consort smiled calmly: “Empress Mother’s vision is naturally excellent, it’s just that the two children have only been married for a short while ……”

“There may be no harm, these two girls are still young, let them stay with me in the palace for a while, and wait for next year to choose a good day to send out the marriage.”

Jia Guifei added: “The matter of the prince’s side consort, it’s better to report to His Majesty. His Majesty has always disliked the imperial son’s delay in the springtime of the backyard.”

“His Majesty already knows about it, that’s why this palace is telling you. What? Do the two noble consorts think that this Wu family’s girl is not worthy of Your Highnesses, and can’t even be a side consort?”

Hearing that the Empress was prepared, Noble Consort Jia immediately made peace with her face and thanked the Empress, “Your Highness has worked hard, I am grateful.”

The Imperial Concubine had not said anything, but the Empress was staring at her, it was obvious that she could not avoid it, the Imperial Concubine could only say, “Empress, you also know that Yang Xian did not grow up in my lap, so if I want to give him a side consort, it is really not good for me to accept it for him. If not, the Empress will directly reward him for this favor.”

The Empress knew that she was pushing back, so she looked at Rong Xiangmian, “Consort Yulong, you’re his sidekick, and you’re in charge of the Yulong Mansion now, what do you say.”

The eyes of the room were focused on Rong Xiangmian.

The Emperor had nodded his head, so he thought that this was not only the Empress’ intention, but Zhou Xian Yang could not refuse. After the peace, he did need a woman to take care of his internal affairs and socialize with the noble families in the capital. There was no need for him to get the most out of the Empress, so he resolutely agreed: “Thank you, Mother, for fulfilling my daughter-in-law, and I thank you for your care on behalf of King Yüeh.”

The Empress smiled brightly, her purpose accomplished, “You are welcome. This palace is the Empress, the first mother of all the imperial sons in this palace, it is only right to work on the affairs of the backyard for them.”

Back in Fu Ning Palace, Sun Ming Yue was so angry that she was about to smoke.

Noble Consort Hui see her this temperament, with the palace people handed her a pot of herbal tea, some hate iron is not steel: “How so calm? But is a side consort, married back in the house is. Are you still afraid of her?”

“I am not afraid. What’s there to be afraid of in a daughter of a small third grade official’s family.” Sun Mingyue dried a pot of tea in one gulp, only then did she extinguish a bit of her anger, “I am the □□□ queen! When she humiliated and harmed Xiangmian like that, poured poison on her and almost caused her to be unable to bear children, now she actually publicly blames her for not having a child, it’s disgusting! Where does a person like her deserve to be in the center of the palace?”

Rong Xiangmian patted her back from the side: “Calm down, I’m not even angry what are you angry about?”

“Why are you so good-tempered?”

“It’s not good temper, it’s what’s the use of being angry for nothing? She would not want you to be angry, she would not want you couple to be centrifugal, so that her people can take advantage of the situation. In any case, the person she rewarded will not be close to Xianhui. Think of it as inviting a Bodhisattva to be offered there.”

Noble Consort Hui laughed, “This is understandable. Always remember that you are noble daughters of a high family, county lords personally appointed by His Majesty, and royal consorts given in marriage by holy decree. Don’t get angry over those people, it’s too degrading.”

The two were being taught at Fu Ning Palace, and not long after that, the outside passes the word that King Yu and King Yun have come to pay their respects.

“Yo, whose news traveled so fast? Do you guys guess that they are here to ask for forgiveness? Or have they come to ask for forgiveness?” As Princess Hui was snickering, the two brothers, Xian Yang and Xian Hui, had already entered the hall side by side to salute.

King Yun gave Mingyue a curt look, “What are you talking about? So lively?”

She immediately turned her head to the side.

Sagami laughed, “Talking about the princess, she’s getting big for her month, maybe the next time she writes, she’ll be giving birth.”

“Then we’re going to be uncles!” This is still the first time to be an uncle.

Xian Hui hurriedly gave Noble Consort Hui another salute, “Congratulations to Auntie Hui on having a grandchild.”

Bringing up this topic, Noble Consort Hui couldn’t be happier, but knowing that the children had something to say, she only left them to sit for a while, exhorting a few words of family life, and then told them to leave the palace and return to their homes.

From the Fu Ning Palace out, Sun Ming Yue has been on the arm to meet each other, leaving Yun Wang behind. They didn’t separate until they each got on the carriage. On the way, Xiang Xiang persuaded her softly, ”Don’t be angry at him, it’s not his fault. It’s important to convert all the conflicts, all of them, into conflicts that the two of you face together.”

Sun Mingyue did listen, but as soon as the carriage of Yun Wang Fu started, a sentence floated out from inside: “Is that Wu family girl pretty?”

Rong Xiangxian instantly rolled his eyes.

Zhou Xian Yang shook his head from the side, this fifth brother, is also too blunt.

He couldn’t care less about the embarrassment of his boldness from the other day, and followed Xiangmian into the carriage to inquire about what was going on, and how did a side consort suddenly arrive?

Xiangmian told him about the scene briefly, and Zhou Xian Yang sneered, “Zhang Yan has really grown a bit.”

Sangmi let out a giggle, “You’re probably the only one in the world who would call her out with such contempt.”

“I didn’t mean it like that,” said Zhou Xian Yang, realizing that he was being rude, “When she was Concubine Li, she did everything in an open manner, and before she had even done five things, she was twelve times as angry, and she wanted to overpower my mother.”

For the first time, Xiangmian listened to Zhou Xianyang reminisce about his mother and Empress Zhang in his childhood.

“Nowadays, she also knows to be circuitous. The people who were previously planted in the royal palace were cleaned out, so now she simply switches paths and comes out in the open. First ask the Emperor for permission, just now when Xianhui and I were at the table, we didn’t say anything, but waited to mention it when there were only female family members, so that you and the Imperial Concubine had no way to reject it in public.”

“It’s good that you know in your heart, in the future when the Wu family girl enters the door, you guard against her some.”

“Guard against what?” The corner of Zhou Xian Yang’s mouth hooked into a smile, “Don’t worry, I won’t let her enter the house.”

Xiangyang was stunned for a moment, “Why not let her? Not to mention that this is the Empress’s intention, it’s just that your large family does need a woman to take charge of it, to help you with your socializing ah. This is the last time I enter the palace in the name of Consort Yu, and I don’t want to be a humble servant in front of the Empress in the future. Since the Wu family girl was recommended by the Empress, let her serve this overbearing mother-in-law just right.”

“What did you say?” Zhou Xian Yang’s face was filled with disbelief, “You really want me to take her?”

Xiangmian asked, “No?”

“Rong Xiangmian, don’t you have a heart?!”