Chapter 168 Difficulties between Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law
But since the other person pretended not to see it, there was no need for him to try to please him. Xiao Fuguang turned around and walked towards his own yard.
Xingyue followed her and whispered.
"Princess, this Concubine Hui doesn't seem very friendly to you."
Xiao Fuguang spoke upon hearing this.
"Out of courtesy, I have already greeted her at the gate. Since she looks down on me, I will go back to reading."
I have to read so many books and look at so many account books every day, I am already very busy.
But just entered the yard.
Then the maid from An Ning's yard came.
"Princess, the Dowager Queen invites you over."
Xiao Fuguang looked at the maid.
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What was he trying to do? But after all, he was my elder, and since he had invited me, I had to go.
"Let's go."
Peony garden.
Princess An Ning had a smile on her face.
"Mother, I decorated this courtyard according to your preferences. Do you like it?"
As they walked, the flowers in the yard were in full bloom. Concubine Hui held An Ning's hand and spoke.
"You have always been my sweetheart. Since you arranged this, I naturally like it."
"But why did Mother go back to her hometown and stay for a while? Your brother got married, which is a big deal, and Mother didn't even know about it."
Her mother was angry because she didn't know about her brother's marriage, Princess An Ning hurriedly explained.
"Mother, the circumstances at the time were rather special. My brother valued my sister-in-law very much, and the marriage was granted by imperial decree, so the wedding was a bit hasty, and we didn't have time to invite you back for the wedding. When you return, I'll have you come and pay your respects to me."
After hearing An Ning's explanation, Concubine Hui's expression eased a little, but she still looked a little unhappy.
"Jing'er is the regent of Xuanyuan, second only to the emperor and above everyone else. She holds an extremely noble status. I wonder whose daughter the emperor is marrying."
Princess An Ning spoke upon hearing this.
"She is Miss Xiao Er from the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, and a direct disciple of the Imperial Master. When my brother went to the northern battlefield, it was thanks to my sister-in-law's help that my brother was able to successfully repel Bei Pan. Therefore, my brother values my sister-in-law very much."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Hui nodded slightly, with a complicated look in her eyes.
"So it's Miss Xiao Er of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. She's quite a courageous woman. However, as Jing'er is the regent, his wife must not only be exceptionally talented, but also able to help him stabilize the government. Is Miss Xiao Er truly up to this important task?"
"You said she is the second young lady of the Xiao family?"
Seeing that her mother still had doubts, Princess An Ning hurriedly spoke.
"Don't worry, mother. My sister-in-law is not only a skilled warrior, but also a wise one. She has provided advice to my brother many times and solved many problems. She also has a gentle personality and treats the servants with kindness and generosity. Everyone in the mansion respects her."
Seeing that Princess An Ning spoke so highly of her, Concubine Hui looked at Nan You who was standing beside her.
"It seems that you like your sister-in-law very much."
Princess An Ning smiled when she heard this.
"Because sister-in-law treats me very well, mother, do you feel that my complexion has improved a lot? This is all thanks to sister-in-law's care for me."
The nanny beside Concubine Hui whispered a few words in her ear.
Concubine Hui looked at Princess An Ning.
"An Ning, are you holding back when you speak in front of Mother now? Didn't the second young lady of the Xiao family marry Gu Chuan of the Gu family?"
"How did I become your sister-in-law?"
Princess An Ning spoke hurriedly upon hearing this.
"Mother, sister-in-law and Gu Chuan are a thing of the past. They divorced a long time ago..."
Concubine Hui's face darkened.
"A divorced woman is not fit to be a princess, let alone a concubine."
As they were speaking, the maid announced that the Regent Princess Xiao Fuguang had arrived. Concubine Hui restrained her expression and sat upright, while Princess An Ning stood up to greet her.
"Sister-in-law."
Xiao Fuguang nodded slightly to Princess An Ning and bowed to Concubine Hui.
"Fu Guang meets the Queen Dowager."
Concubine Hui nodded lightly and glanced at Xiao Fuguang, as if evaluating something.
"Are you Jing'er's princess?"
Hearing this unfamiliar tone, Xiao Fuguang's expression darkened.
"yes."
Concubine Hui took a sip of tea, her tone filled with dignity and refinement.
"Are you the abandoned woman of the Gu family?"
A cold light flashed in Xiao Fuguang's eyes.
"Your Highness, I am not an abandoned woman. I am divorcing the Gu family amicably. It was the prince who requested the imperial decree for the divorce."
"I heard from An Ning that you are now serving under the Imperial Master and have made contributions on the battlefield?"
Xiao Fuguang answered neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"Your Highness, it is true. Although Fu Guang is not talented, he should step forward in times of national crisis and do his part to defend the country."
Concubine Hui nodded slightly.
"Even if you have made meritorious contributions on the battlefield, you are not worthy of Jing'er given your status. I brought Nanyou with me and taught her. She is the most gentle and considerate. In the future, you will be Jing'er's concubine. You must treat her well."
As expected, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has always been difficult since ancient times, and this half-mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship is no exception. Xiao Fuguang glanced at He Nanyou, who lowered her head with a shy look on her face, and his voice became a little colder.
"Whether or not this minister is worthy of His Majesty is not for me to decide, nor for outsiders to decide. It is what Your Majesty thinks is good."
"It is true that I have been married before, but it was His Majesty's own request that I be the Regent Princess."
Then he glanced at Nanyou.
"As for Miss Nanyou, if you want to get married, this princess can help you find a good match."
What a sharp-tongued woman! Concubine Hui slammed the teacup in her hand heavily on the table.
"presumptuous!"
"Is this how you talk to your elders?"
He had already been embarrassed at the gate of the mansion, and now he was even more embarrassed in person. Xiao Fuguang stood up straight and looked at Concubine Hui with a calm face.
"As the sages say, a loving mother begets a filial son. Since I entered the family, I have been extremely respectful to Her Majesty the Dowager, and have never been disrespectful. If Her Majesty has anything to teach me, I will listen attentively. However, if you accuse me without reason and try to force some unrespectful women upon my husband, I will not accept it in vain."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Hui's face became even angrier.
"Xiao, you dare to disobey..."
Suddenly a voice was heard.
"Mother Hui..."
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