Chapter 336 How could I not like you?
The Sixth Prince thought, forget it, I decided not to covet it.
It’s nice to walk on two legs!
Here, Qin Jingyu and his family of three were riding in a carriage at a very fast speed.
But we stopped at a fork in the road.
Lin Qingning: "It's still early now. Do you think we should go to the Cining Palace to pay our respects to the Queen Mother first, or go to my mother's Qiulu Palace?"
"Let's go to Qiulu Palace first. Don't make too much effort, or Yaoyao might catch a cold."
"And Qiulu Palace is closer to the banquet later."
After Qin Jingyu finished speaking, Lin Qingning knew what he meant.
The Queen Mother didn't like them, and they didn't have such deep feelings for her.
There is no need to try too hard to curry favor with them.
The most important thing is that the Queen Mother had made things difficult for them and tormented them before, and Qin Jingyu already had a bad temper.
Military generals all have bad tempers.
Although he became the crown prince, he was a military general after all, so there was nothing wrong with that.
Qin Jingyu sent Lin Qingning and her daughter to Qiulu Palace, and Concubine Rou was very happy.
She also specially stuffed a big red envelope for their family of three.
"It's a pity that you can't stay here tonight to celebrate the New Year, but we will get better and better every year from now on."
Although it was his mother, Qin Jingyu didn't sit there for long because he had to go to the imperial study to see his father.
But before leaving, Qin Jingyu said to Lin Qingning:
"If you go to the banquet first and the Empress Dowager embarrasses you, just say that it was all arranged by me."
Lin Qingning nodded slightly, "I understand, my husband."
She said this in a very low voice, but Qin Jingyu was skilled in martial arts and had good hearing, so he heard it clearly.
He looked at her deeply, then turned and left.
As for Concubine Rou, who was not far away, she was concentrating on playing with her little granddaughter.
I didn't pay attention to what the couple said over there.
After watching Qin Jingyu leave, Lin Qingning returned to Concubine Rou.
While teasing her granddaughter, Concubine Rou whispered, "Have you heard about the Jiang family girl?"
Lin Qingning nodded, "I know she has a rash."
Concubine Rou: "Yes, it suddenly appeared overnight. It was very scary. It was all over my face. I heard that I might be disfigured in the future."
"The imperial physician examined it later and said it was a disease that was carried over from the mother's womb."
"Didn't you say before that you got sick when you were a child and went to Jiangnan to recover? Now you've been sent to Jiangnan to recover again."
"Speaking of which, Qing Ning, you were also recuperating in Jiangnan before. Are you feeling better now?"
Concubine Rou talked about whatever came to her mind.
I am mainly concerned about Lin Qingning.
Lin Qingning thought that the girl from the Jiang family was not really ill. Jing Yu told her that it must be the emperor who had someone do it.
But there is no need to let Concubine Rou know this.
As a mother-in-law, she should just be happy and simple every day.
Lin Qingning: "Don't worry, mother. I asked Divine Doctor Bai to treat me. I am fine now and I am not afraid of the cold weather in the capital."
Concubine Rou: "That's good. By the way, will Doctor Bai stay in the capital for a while?"
Lin Qingning: "After the New Year, he will leave, but he didn't say where he's going."
Concubine Rou looked embarrassed.
Lin Qingning said: "Mother, if you have anything to say, you can just tell me."
Concubine Rou: "It is just that Concubine Jin has been ill these past two days, and none of the imperial doctors in the palace can cure her."
"So I was thinking, can I ask Doctor Bai to help take a look?"
Lin Qingning: "So that's what it is. I'll ask Doctor Bai later."
"Mother, can you ask someone to tell us about Concubine Jin's condition?"
She did not agree on behalf of Doctor Bai.
Because Doctor Bai always chooses his patients based on his own preferences.
Concubine Rou quickly sent Qinxin, who was beside her, to Concubine Jin's palace to ask for details of the illness.
Since Su Tanxin's death, there are very few high-ranking concubines in the harem.
But even so, managing a harem is a lot of work.
In addition, Concubine Rou has a soft personality, so sometimes Concubine Jin has to step in and take a tough approach to be more effective.
Concubine Rou was very grateful to her.
"When Concubine Jin was pregnant, she was harmed by Su Tanxin. Not only did she lose the child, but she was also injured and could no longer get pregnant."
“It’s not easy for her.”
Concubine Rou originally felt a little sad about her bad fate as her own son was replaced.
But compared to Concubine Jin, she looked at her daughter-in-law and the plump and cute granddaughter beside her.
I also feel that I am actually a very lucky person.
Lin Qingning: "Empress Jinfei has a good temper. She will definitely be blessed by heaven and recover soon."
"After I move to the East Palace, it will be closer and more convenient for me to go to the palace."
"When Yaoyao grows up, I will bring her to the palace to visit you and Concubine Jin often."
Concubine Rou nodded happily, "That's good."
"As I get older, I really like children."
Now the little princess born to Concubine Zuo is almost becoming the darling of the entire palace.
After the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law chatted for a while, Xiao Xiyao felt hungry.
After she was fed, a eunuch came to announce that it was time for the New Year's Eve dinner.
Today is really a royal banquet, and the total number of guests sitting at the table is no more than twenty.
As for the direct lineage, naturally, there were only Emperor Minghe, Qin Jingyu and the Sixth Prince left.
Concubine Rou immediately said, "Qing Ning, let's go there early. We can't keep the Queen Mother and the others waiting for too long."
"By the way, when you came, did you go to the Cining Palace to pay your respects?"
She just remembered this now.
Lin Qingning: "Jingyu said no."
Concubine Rou was stunned. She felt that this was a little impolite, but she was reluctant to blame her daughter-in-law.
Besides, this matter was decided by my son.
So if there are any problems, let Jing Yu take responsibility.
Concubine Rou: "Then if the Queen Mother asks you later, just say it was Jing Yu who said it."
Lin Qingning nodded.
Her mother-in-law had a soft temper, but that had its advantages. She had never said a harsh word to her.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, along with Xiao Xiyao, were the first group to arrive at the banquet.
People from other branches of the Qin family all stood up and saluted them.
You must know that Concubine Rou is not the queen yet.
But now she is in charge of the six palaces and is also the prince's biological mother, which makes her the head of the six palaces.
As for the Crown Princess Lin, by now, many noble ladies in the capital city envy her good luck.
Who could have thought?
The orphan who was forced to marry the tablet has now become the Crown Princess of Great Chu.
Moreover, the prince was very good to her and was even unwilling to take a concubine because of her.
There is a flaw in the ointment...
Everyone's eyes fell on the delicate and sweet little baby.
That means the Crown Princess did not give birth to a son in her first pregnancy.
But fortunately, she is still young. When she moves into the Eastern Palace in the future, perhaps there will be good news?
No matter how much envy, jealousy and hatred these people feel in their hearts.
But on the surface, they all smiled and flattered Concubine Rou and Lin Qingning.
Regardless of whether it is Concubine Rou or Lin Qingning, they both know which are polite words and which are sincere.
Cope with it like a duck in water.
Moreover, Lin Qingning discovered that Jin Fei did not come today, so she must be seriously ill.
But the noisy sounds suddenly stopped.
The Queen Mother was supported by Sun Fuhai and walked in slowly. Everyone stood up and knelt in greeting.
"Meet the Queen Mother."
"Meet the Imperial Grandmother..."
Among the many titles of "Empress Dowager", there is only one "Imperial Grandmother".
The Queen Mother turned her head and saw the Crown Princess Lin.
The Queen Mother did not ask everyone to stand up, but looked down at Lin Qingning.
"When did the Crown Princess enter the palace?"
Lin Qingning: "In reply to the Imperial Grandmother, the granddaughter-in-law entered the palace at the hour of Chen."
There is no way this statement could be false; everyone at the palace gate must know the exact time.
The Queen Mother asked, probably just to embarrass herself.
Just tell the truth.
Sure enough, after hearing Lin Qingning's words, the Queen Mother sneered, "You have been in the palace for so long, and you haven't come to pay your respects to me."
"Why, after you became the Crown Princess, have you lost sight of me?"
The others understood immediately.
Oh, today the Queen Mother is going to make things difficult for Crown Princess Lin.
They were all from side branches, so naturally they had no say, and they would not offend the Queen Mother for the Crown Princess at this time.
But Concubine Rou was very anxious.
She immediately apologized, "Queen Mother, Qing Ning and the others..."
The Queen Mother: "Shut up! I'm asking about Lin, not you!"
Concubine Rou choked and her cheeks felt hot.
The Queen Mother had never taken a liking to the late Queen Jiang Nanqing, and now she naturally looked down upon Jiang Nanqing's half-sister, Concubine Rou.
Very impolite words.
Lin Qingning frowned when she saw Concubine Rou being scolded.
Lin Qingning: "Grandmother, this matter has nothing to do with my mother. It's just that you have always disliked your granddaughter-in-law, so she didn't dare to disturb you."
The Queen Mother: "How have I ever disliked you?"
Lin Qingning: "Ah, no? You asked the Jiang family's sister and the Cui family's sister to enter the palace, saying that they wanted to be concubines for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince refused, and you have never liked your granddaughter-in-law."
This is an artistic yet straightforward statement.
But the Queen Mother couldn't find any fault with it.
At the very least, you can't continue to criticize her for not paying her respects at the Cining Palace after entering the palace.
The Queen Mother looked at Lin Qingning with some surprise, then raised her hand and said, "Everyone, get up."
With the help of Sun Fuhai and others, she walked to the right side of the main seat, which was next to Emperor Minghe.
The hall was bustling again.
Here, Lin Qingning helped Concubine Rou and they sat down one by one.
Everyone thought that today's incident would just pass like that, after all, it was the New Year.
However, Lin Qingning did not take it lightly. She knew that after the New Year, her battlefield would be moved from the Duke's Mansion to this magnificent imperial palace.
Entering the Eastern Palace is also a new beginning.
Neither her mother-in-law, Concubine Rou, nor His Majesty would be harsh on her. The only harshness might come from the Empress Dowager who sat at the top!
"Little Xiyao is here too, right? Bring her over here so I can see her."
After all, she is her great-granddaughter. As an elder, it is understandable that the Queen Mother wants to show some care for her.
Not to mention, little Xiyao is still so cute.
Lin Qingning nodded and personally carried Xiao Xiyao to the Queen Mother.
She was not shy and was brought to the Queen Mother with her big eyes like black grapes.
In just over two months, Xiao Xiyao will be one year old, and she can already utter a word occasionally.
"Po! Po!"
She waved her chubby little hands and smiled brightly at the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother's heart melted when she saw her sweet appearance.
She actually reached out and held Xiao Xiyao in her arms, with a kind smile on her face.
But he suddenly spoke.
"Crown Princess, I like little Xiyao very much. Can you let her live in the palace for a while?"
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