Chapter 305 Feast 4 (Two chapters in one)
When the retired emperor returned to the capital, all the eldest princesses who had already established their own households went out of the city to welcome him. However, princesses like Princess Huixin, who were not yet married, followed their mothers out of the city. Those who had no mothers followed the empress. However, Princess Huixin was an exception. She lived outside the palace and had neither a mother nor the ability to follow the empress. Therefore, she was unable to meet the retired emperor, let alone Zhao Guanyue.
Twelve years ago, Princess Huixin could recognize the three-year-old Zhao Yuan at a glance in the Princess's Mansion, but now, the fifteen-year-old Zhao Yuan standing in front of her was a stranger to her.
However, Zhao Guanyue's appearance was too eye-catching, making the emperor look like a transparent person. Princess Huixin did not notice the poor old Taoist following behind Zhao Guanyue at all, and of course she did not look at him closely.
Meeting that gaze as if he was looking at a stranger, a hint of mockery flashed across Zhao Guanyue's eyes.
He heard almost everything Princess Huixin said just now.
"I'm sorry to disappoint the girl. Unfortunately, my grandfather and I happened to be here too."
He spoke loudly to the people kneeling outside the door, not daring to come in, "My brother came here to take a nap. Grandfather and I were reluctant to disturb him. Unexpectedly, this girl came in and said something incomprehensible to my brother. This nanny, grandfather, and I are all here. My brother and this girl are not alone in a room, right?"
Although Madam Ding had never met the retired emperor, what was there for her to understand when Feng Jiahe called him "Grandfather Emperor"?
She still hasn't figured out whether this is a real coincidence or a trap.
But Zhao Guanyue's spearhead was directed at her, so she could only bite the bullet and say, "No, no, of course not. This old slave's eyesight is not good, and I made a mistake for a moment. This old slave deserves death."
Zhao Guanyue smiled and looked at Feng Jiahe again: "Third sister-in-law, what do you think?"
Feng Jiahe hurriedly said, "Madame Ding's eyesight is blurry. She couldn't find Princess Huixin, so she got anxious and started talking nonsense."
Zhao Guanyue nodded and looked at the Emperor: "What are your instructions, Grandfather?"
The retired emperor's gaze fell on Princess Huixin's face, and Princess Huixin felt as if she had fallen into an icy cave.
The Emperor, this is the Emperor!
Then the beautiful young man following the retired emperor is the legendary Zhao Guanyue.
Her adopted brother!
In a flash, Princess Huixin realized that she had missed something very important.
Zhao Guanyue is her adopted brother. No matter what, he is her brother in name only. She must at least find a chance to meet him and let everyone know that they have a deep sibling relationship.
But these days, all her thoughts were on Xiao Zhen. Although she knew that the emperor wanted his godson to inherit his father's throne, she didn't take it seriously.
Firstly, she knew that it was not a good thing to give Emperor Xiaokang an heir, and it was uncertain whether he would survive.
Secondly, Zhao Guanyue was just an orphan picked up by the retired emperor from Tongzhou. He didn’t even know his own last name. Such a person was not worthy of being her brother.
But at this moment, Princess Huixin regretted it.
Zhao Guanyue could actually force Feng Jiahe to be in such a state of embarrassment in front of the Emperor, what does this mean? It means that in the heart of the Emperor, he is definitely not just a godson!
With a brother like this, she should win him over.
She was about to speak to deepen the brother-sister relationship, but she heard the majestic voice of the emperor: "All of you leave, Huixin stay!"
Who are you? It refers to the people outside the door.
Feng Jiahe had wanted to leave for a long time, so she quickly took her leave upon hearing this. Nanny Ding glared at Princess Huixin fiercely and followed Feng Jiahe out of the bamboo forest.
This job was done in a complete mess, and Nanny Ding didn't know how to report it to Concubine Qiao.
But one thing is clear, Princess Huixin was blinded by lust and was only concerned with seducing Xiao Zhen, and she didn't even notice that there were other people in the room. She had to complain to Concubine Qiao, otherwise she would not be able to let go of the anger in her heart.
Feng Jiahe was also in a state of panic. After leaving the bamboo forest and seeing no more of the Emperor's secret guards, she breathed a sigh of relief and shouted at Madam Ding in a low voice, "Madam Ding, you're so good! You actually want to use me as a pawn! Fortunately, the Emperor is merciful, otherwise I would have been the one to take the blame today!"
Nanny Ding also felt aggrieved. Even if she had the courage, she would not dare to let the Third Prince's wife take the blame. It was obviously the Third Prince's wife who followed here on her own. What did it have to do with her?
But she didn't dare to refute, so she could only admit her mistakes repeatedly and put all the blame on Princess Huixin, without mentioning a single word that it was she who told Princess Huixin that Xiao Zhen came here alone.
Feng Jiahe was in no mood and was too lazy to even greet Grandma Zhao. She returned to the garden in a bad mood.
In the garden, a young lady was dancing. Feng Jiahe snorted in her heart, thinking that this was another one who was rushing to enter the palace and climb onto the dragon bed.
Those who can come here today are at least the wives of fourth-rank officials. In such high-ranking families, the girls learn music, chess, calligraphy and painting, the women do sewing and weaving, and manage accounts and the household. The more willful ones learn some martial arts like Zhao Shiqing. But what else could be the reason for such diligent singing and dancing?
"Whose girl is that?" Feng Jiahe asked casually.
"Princess, this girl's name is Wei Pinpin, and she just arrived in Beijing not long ago."
Feng Jiahe raised an eyebrow. "Wei Pinpin? What's her relationship with Consort Wei in the palace?"
"Replying to the princess, Miss Wei is the niece of Consort Wei."
Feng Jiahe nodded. The Wei family was eager to stuff all their daughters into the palace.
First, Madam Wei stayed in the palace and refused to come out. Later, she brought two girls into the palace. Later, Wei Yaer, the legitimate wife, came. After Wei Yaer died, another girl was sent here?
It can't be that the aunt and nephew serve the emperor together. This Wei Pinpin is most likely prepared for the princes.
Among the several adult princes, Prince Jing was enfeoffed, Prince Fuling died, the fourth prince was imprisoned, and the fifth prince was imprisoned in the prince's mansion. Now only the third prince is left.
Thinking of this, Feng Jiahe looked at Wei Pinpin with a poisonous look.
At this moment, a eunuch came hurriedly over, walked to Princess Jiayi, and whispered a few words. Princess Jiayi subconsciously looked at Feng Jiahe with a strange expression.
Feng Jiahe was stunned. Why was Princess Jiayi looking at her?
Did Xiao Zhen say something?
Or did the emperor say something?
She was just wondering when she saw another eunuch coming. This eunuch was jogging over, with a look of "no rules" written all over his face.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, this is terrible! That person broke in and is coming this way!"
The eunuch's shrill voice drowned out the music in the venue, and the music stopped abruptly. Wei Pinpin, who was dancing gracefully, was caught off guard and almost fell down.
Everyone's eyes fell on the eunuch, who then realized that he had been rude and became even more panicked.
Princess Jiayi showed no sign of anger and said calmly, "Why are you panicking? I'm here. If you have anything to say, please tell me slowly."
The eunuch calmed down and said, "Your Highness, a woman just came in from outside the garden. She claimed to be a palace lady who had suffered an unjust accusation and wanted to seek justice from the Third Prince's wife. She also asked all the distinguished people present to seek justice. The guards at the door naturally refused to let her in, so she pretended to faint and rushed in when the guards were not paying attention.
We are all women here, and the guards were afraid to come in for fear of a collision, so they sent the servants to run over to report. If the man is not lost, he should be here by now!"
Before the eunuch finished speaking, a female voice came over at the top of her lungs: "Princess, make the decision for me!"
The female members present had not yet recovered from the shock brought by the eunuchs when they heard the voice. Then, they saw a woman staggering towards them. Before she got close, she was stopped by the maids.
Princess Jiayi said, "Bring her here and let me take a look."
Before the maidservants could reach out to grab her, the woman swayed and fell to the ground.
The female relatives: He is so weak, the guards can’t even stop him or catch up with him?
The ladies present were all old foxes with a thousand-year history. Although they didn't know who this woman was, they knew in their hearts that this woman was coming for the Third Prince's wife Feng Jiahe. Princess Jiayi, the owner of Yunzhong Garden, obviously wanted to watch this excitement.
They want to see it too!
Fan Qiujun was dragged over. Nanny Bai came over, pulled out the hairpin on her head, and stabbed her philtrum hard. Fan Qiujun moaned and woke up. She had just had a miscarriage and she had tried her best to get here.
Feeling the gazes from all directions, Fan Qiujun bit her tongue and tried hard not to faint again.
She struggled to her knees and said to Princess Jiayi, who was sitting at the head of the table, "I am Fan Qiujun, a court lady of the Shangyi Bureau, but I usually stay in Jingyu Palace."
Princess Jiayi looked curious. She had just received an "order" from her eldest son, asking her to let a female official in to watch the fun and not to get involved.
"Jingyu Palace? You can serve in Jingyu Palace. I think the Imperial Noble Consort likes you very much. Otherwise, she wouldn't have asked you to come from the Shangyi Bureau."
A wry smile spread across Fan Qiujun's lips. "Your Highness guessed wrong. I am from the Fan family, and my maternal family is from the Nie family in Wu. I can be considered a member of a prominent family. Before coming to the capital, I never thought of becoming a court lady."
At this time, some of the ladies present had already recognized her.
Fan Qiujun, isn’t this the former follower of the Qingchuan County Master?
The Princess of Qingchuan County is the follower of the Third Prince's wife Feng Jiahe. To be rounded off, Fan Qiujun can also be considered Feng Jiahe's follower.
What did the eunuch say just now?
Fan Qiujun wants to seek justice from Feng Jiahe?
There is gossip here. Today's chrysanthemum viewing banquet was not in vain. The former follower turned against him and vowed to expose Feng Jiahe's true face in public?
That’s right, Feng Jiahe is known as the Pearl of Beijing and has unparalleled talents. In any occasion like today, she is always the most watched one.
What's more, she married into the Third Prince's mansion and became the prince's consort.
It is conceivable that there are countless people who secretly envy, hate and envy her.
Everyone looked at Fan Qiujun more eagerly, "Hurry up and tell me, hurry up and tell me!"
Zhao Shiqing has been in Yunzhong Garden. She has to protect Wan Ruyi and talk to these noble ladies from time to time. She knows nothing about what is happening outside the garden, and she has no idea why Fan Qiujun appears here.
But she knew that Fan Qiujun was pregnant.
Just now, Fan Qiujun claimed that her maternal family was from the Wudi Nie clan, so Madam Yu quietly asked her, "She is a relative of the Liang Palace. Have you known her before?"
Zhao Shiqing shook her head: "I don't know him."
She didn't lie, she really didn't know him. She just knew that Fan Qiujun wanted to marry her eldest brother and become the Princess of Liang but failed. In a fit of anger, she came to the capital, wanted to become the prince's consort but failed. In a fit of anger, she entered the palace, hoping to become a female official in a roundabout way, but it seemed hopeless.
Fan Qiujun continued, "I had no intention of entering the palace. It was only after arriving in the capital that I met the Third Prince's wife, and through her, I met His Highness the Third Prince."
Feng Jiahe's face turned pale. This bitch Fan Qiujun not only came here, but also shamelessly mentioned the Third Prince.
Isn't she afraid of death?
Fan Qiujun was really not afraid of death. She would die anyway. The only difference was whether she died alone or dragged her whole family to death.
"Shut up, someone, drag this bitch out and beat her to death!" Feng Jiahe couldn't help but shout.
Princess Jiayi looked at her coldly: "This garden was given to me by the Retired Emperor. I am still alive. Apart from the Retired Emperor, His Majesty, and the Empress, no one else has the right to give orders in this garden!"
Feng Jiahe was shocked. Princess Jiayi didn't even give her any face. Wasn't she afraid that once the Third Prince ascended the throne, he would bestow a white silk ribbon upon her, his aunt?
And Xiao Zhen, doesn’t she care about her son’s future either?
Princess Jiayi ignored her and turned to Fan Qiujun and asked, "Go on, you know the Third Prince, and then what?"
Princess Jia'an also urged: "Let me guess, are you and the Third Prince having an affair?"
Everyone: No wonder Princess Jia'an can keep twenty or thirty lovers. This guy is really unrefined. He can talk about his nephew's romantic affairs in front of so many people.
Fan Qiujun's face showed no sign of embarrassment: "Yes, His Majesty the Third Prince fell in love with me at first sight."
"No, she's talking nonsense!" Feng Jiahe roared.
Princess Jiayi: "Quack!"
Princess Jia'an: "If the Third Prince likes you, he can just bring you into the palace. Why would you become a court lady?"
Fan Qiujun smiled bitterly, "Because the Third Prince's wife is jealous, she has no children and doesn't want other women to give birth to the Third Prince's eldest son before her. The Third Prince's wife comes from a prominent family, and Prime Minister Feng is in a high position of power, so even the Third Prince has to be inferior to her. Therefore, there is only the Third Prince's wife in the Third Prince's mansion, no concubines, let alone concubines."
Everyone exclaimed in unison, "Ah!" Didn't they say the Third Prince and Feng Jiahe were deeply in love? Didn't they say they only took one scoop from the vast expanse of water? Didn't they say I only have eyes for you?
But it turned out to be just a woman's jealousy and the power of the Yue family.
But that is the emperor’s most beloved third prince, the future crown prince!
As soon as Fan Qiujun said the three words "Prime Minister Feng", the atmosphere in the field changed.
The nature of this matter has also changed!
Feng Jiahe's face became more and more ugly. Fan Qiujun, this bitch, wanted to burn the Feng family to death before she died. What's worse, she wanted to accuse the Feng family of deceiving the emperor!
But this time, Feng Jiahe didn't say anything. She pursed her lips and clenched her hands into fists hidden in her sleeves.
Fan Qiujun continued to speak. She said that in order to be able to stay with the Third Prince forever, she entered the palace as a female official, and even had a secret meeting with the Third Prince in Jingyu Palace. She was pregnant with the Third Prince's child!
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