Chapter 1129: My Mother’s Family Requests a Meeting
The second wife of the Bai family rubbed her chest and took a few deep breaths.
"Do you know who that is? That's the prince of Northern Qi!" The Bai family's second wife glared at her daughter and whispered, "You're cheering for the prince in front of so many people. Do you still want to keep your reputation?"
The second wife became angrier and angrier as she spoke, and she couldn't help but turn around on the spot.
Although there were several princes who participated in the hunt, she knew that the prince her daughter was referring to was Prince Xiao of Northern Qi.
"Do you know that rumors have already spread since you and that prince were spotted alone in the pavilion that day?" the Second Madam whispered, "If it weren't for the Bai family's covert intervention, this matter would have spread like wildfire!"
"I, I shouted very softly, no one should have heard it..." Bai Shuqing lowered his head and twisted the corner of his clothes, looking like he had done something wrong.
In that situation, she didn't know why, but she got so excited that she shouted out.
When the second wife of the Bai family heard this, she was so angry that she almost roared to the sky.
No one heard it?
How did she hear that?!
The second wife of the Bai family was so angry that she turned around a few times.
"Tell me, why are you so disappointing?" The Second Madam of the Bai Family cried out in frustration, "We allowed you to get close to the Third Prince, and it was like asking for your life, yet you backed off before anything happened! And now, you're setting your sights on a prince from an enemy country..."
"Mom, I didn't. I'm just grateful that he helped me..."
Bai Shuqing tried to defend herself hastily, but she felt that her tone was a little weak.
"No one knows a daughter better than her mother. How can I not see whether you have that thought or not?" The Second Lady of the Bai Family angrily interrupted her daughter and said, "In short, you are not allowed to think about that prince anymore! Otherwise, you will never leave the house again! When I get home, I will discuss your marriage with your father!"
Bai Shuqing: "...I understand, mother."
Bai Shuqing lowered his head with a hint of self-mockery on his face.
Her mother's worries were completely unnecessary.
Even if she had any ideas, it would be in vain.
She is not a fool.
It is obvious that Prince Xiao of Northern Qi cares about Su Tang.
Bai Shuqing suddenly felt that she and Tang Bao might have a conflict.
She originally wanted to be the Third Prince's consort, but she found out that the Third Prince only had Tang Bao in his heart.
Now this Prince Xiao is also targeting Tang Bao...
She even felt that the reason why Prince Xiao walked up to the pavilion in the villa of Prince Rong's Mansion was that he mistook her for Tang Bao.
Bai Shuqing felt extremely depressed when he thought about this.
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Tang Bao was surrounded by several ladies, choosing flowers in a flower room.
In the greenhouse, flowers are in full bloom, bells and ornaments are jingling, the air is filled with fragrance, and it is an unparalleled luxury.
When the ladies saw the flowers they liked, they pointed them out to Tang Bao and asked her to do some painted manicures on them later.
"Tangtang, I want to paint this jade hibiscus!" Concubine Shu said excitedly, pointing to a jade hibiscus flower.
"Okay." Tang Bao nodded.
The virtuous concubine was not in a hurry, but pointed directly at several kinds of flowers.
"Tangtang, I want to draw this one... this one... and this one..."
Tang Bao looked in the direction of Concubine Shu's hand, thought about it, and felt that these combinations seemed to be okay.
So he nodded to indicate that he had taken note of it.
Then, the imperial concubine also chose her favorite flowers.
Only Empress Defei still looked otherworldly. She glanced at the flowers and ordered the palace maids to prepare writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone.
Concubine Shu curled her lips and said, "She's going to show off her literary talent and painting skills again."
Concubine De still turned a deaf ear to Concubine Shu's words and ignored them.
Tang Bao was a little curious about Concubine De's abilities.
Soon, the palace maid brought paper and pen and spread them on the stone table in the greenhouse.
Tang Bao sat beside a wooden table not far away and did manicures for the ladies one by one.
"Your Majesty, Madam Song requests an audience." A palace maid walked in from outside the greenhouse, knelt down and saluted to the Concubine Shu, reporting respectfully.
Because several ladies were in the greenhouse, other officials and their wives did not dare to come in without permission.
Concubine Shu was feeling very happy, looking at her perfectly manicured nails, which blossomed into a flower full of charm under Tang Bao's smooth movements. Upon hearing this, the smile on her face disappeared and a hint of helplessness flashed across her eyes.
Then, she said calmly, "Take Madam Song to the Xiangli Garden where I live to rest first. I will be back later."
"Yes, your majesty." The maid agreed and retreated.
The Imperial Concubine looked at the Shu Concubine thoughtfully, but said nothing.
At this time, another palace maid came in to report that it was Concubine Xian's mother who wanted to see her.
The virtuous concubine was straightforward. She made another appointment with Tang Bao to do a manicure and then went out to meet the old lady of the Wang family.
Tang Bao was actually a little puzzled.
Once you enter the palace, it is like entering a deep sea. These ladies cannot leave the palace easily.
Spring hunting is a rare opportunity nowadays, and I can meet with my mother's family at will.
Tang Bao originally thought that the emperor had gone hunting, and these concubines were unhappy and were looking for their own mothers?
As a result, no one went to look for Mom, but instead dragged her to the greenhouse to get a manicure.
As soon as the virtuous concubine left, another palace maid came in to report that the noble concubine's sister-in-law was also outside asking to see her.
So, the imperial concubine left with a somewhat stiff expression.
"Tangtang, I'm afraid you'll be busy again." Concubine Shu said with a hint of meaning, "If someone gives you a gift, feel free to accept it. Don't refuse it."
Tang Bao: “…”
I don’t quite understand.
"Some people are just hard to understand." Concubine Shu, for once, put away her narcissistic expression and said somewhat dejectedly, "You always daydream about those unattainable things, but you never know that what's not yours is not yours after all, and you can't force it."
Tang Bao smiled and said, "Your Majesty's words are quite Zen-like. You should be open-minded and live a carefree life. If everyone is as clear-headed as you, the world will have fewer troubles."
After hearing what Tang Bao said, Concubine Shu's depressed look disappeared and she instantly became energetic.
"Who says it's not true?" The Concubine Shu said proudly, "I have long since let it go. In this prosperous life, as long as I can let it go and don't act like a troublemaker, I can live a life of luxury. It's just that I don't have a son, so what if I don't have one!"
Having it may not be a good thing.
If you don’t have a son, you have nothing to ask for; if you have a son, you will inevitably have to make plans for him.
Who knows, the ambitions of my mother's family will also expand.
If you are not careful, Concubine Li is an example.
Not only will you suffer, but your family will also be implicated.
However, Concubine Shu did not dare to say these words.
Consort Shu, with the expression of a wise man, continued, "The Emperor is benevolent and kind, and Consort Gui is in charge of the six palaces. She's also a kind and gentle person who won't deliberately make things difficult for anyone. There aren't any treacherous villains among the four concubines. This way, we don't have to live on thin ice, nor do we have to engage in intrigue all day long. We should be satisfied..."
Tang Bao didn't expect that Concubine Shu could see so clearly.
"Your Majesty is truly a wise person for her to think this way."
Tang Bao smiled and flattered the Empress, which earned her an even more smug expression.
However, when Tang Bao finished finishing Concubine Shu's nails, Concubine Shu stood up to see Madam Song, and a hint of helplessness finally appeared on her face.
There are some things that her brother and sister-in-law, who are obsessed with success, just can't see through no matter how many times she hints at them.
Fortunately, the families of many concubines in the palace are like this.
Daydreaming and having unrealistic dreams all day long.
It doesn't seem that the Song family is the only ones who are stupid.
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