Chapter 222 Asking to be a concubine?
Everyone knows that in the palace, there is a taboo that cannot be mentioned but also cannot be forgotten.
It’s Empress Yuan.
In the harem, whether it is the favored Concubine Su, the long-favored Concubine Rou, or even some other concubines.
They all have some of the shadow of Empress Yuan in them.
It was also because Emperor Minghe loved Empress Yuan so deeply that over the years he seldom visited the concubines and had few children.
Concubine Rou naturally knew all this. After hearing what Emperor Minghe said, she was startled and immediately knelt down with her skirt lifted.
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Minghe saw that she was about to cry, and thought that her mood had finally improved, so he sighed and helped her up.
"Okay, stand up and talk. I don't mean to blame you."
"It's just that the jade pendant is very important to you. You didn't give it to Mingyue when she asked for it."
"Why did you suddenly give it to that baby whom I just met once today?"
Seeing that he really didn't seem angry, Concubine Rou said slowly:
"This jade pendant is very important to me. I really regard it as my lifeblood."
"I thought about giving it to Mingyue before, but seeing her always being close to Concubine Su, I felt uncomfortable."
"Later, I thought that when she grows up and knows how to be close to me, I will give her the jade pendant."
But who could have thought?
Concubine Rou waited until her daughter was demoted to a commoner, but she never waited for her daughter to become close to her.
During this period of time, she was very depressed, crying almost every day and looking haggard.
The wound that comes from the person you care about the most is the most painful.
Emperor Minghe knew it, he reached out and patted Concubine Rou's hand, "You were right not to give it to Mingyue, that girl is really ignorant."
Concubine Rou didn't want to mention the unfilial daughter anymore and nodded.
"I and Qing Ning hit it off right away."
"It was very dangerous for her to give birth this time. Xiyao had to face all this at such a young age."
"I feel sorry for them, so I thought of giving Xiyao the amulet my sister gave me."
"Qing Ning is kind and Xi Yao is cute. I like them very much."
"My sister is such a gentle and strong person, she will definitely like them and protect them!"
As Emperor Minghe listened to Concubine Rou's explanation of the reasons, his heart softened.
He was not angry in the first place, and what Concubine Rou said last was heard deeply in his heart.
Emperor Minghe said with emotion: "You are right. Your sister is a very gentle, strong and kind person. She will definitely protect Xiao Xiyao."
When Concubine Rou heard him say this, she felt relieved.
Leaning on Ming Hedi's shoulder, she spoke to him in a soft and gentle voice about her memories of her sister.
In fact, this jade pendant can not only protect Xiao Xiyao.
As long as this jade pendant is with Xiao Xiyao, His Majesty will pay more attention to Gu Qingning and Lu Jingyu in the future.
Concubine Rou half-lowered her eyes, hiding the warm and crystal clear look in her eyes.
Mingyue said she was useless, unworthy of being a mother, and didn't know how to protect her own child.
Although she is not as powerful as Concubine Su, she will do her best to protect her children!
Since Mingyue doesn't want to be her child.
Then, she will protect other people who are willing to be her children.
Moreover, Concubine Rou still remembered what Qingning said just now.
Is it possible that when she gave birth, her child was also replaced by someone else?
**
Cuiwei Pavilion.
Originally, after Lu Hangzhi and Shen Ruoying divorced, he should have sent Shen Ruoying home, but then something happened at Songtao Pavilion.
Full of twists and turns.
This did delay the matter of sending Shen Ruoying home.
The main reason was that she herself didn't want to leave in such disgrace.
Because of the fake pregnancy incident, Aunt Li was also punished and was beaten with fifteen boards.
I have been lying in bed for the past two days and couldn't get up.
Shen Ruoying came to visit her and whispered:
"Aunt Li, I absolutely cannot go back to the Marquis' Mansion in such disgrace!"
"My father and brothers won't agree. My mother also has complaints against me about Yanran."
"What should I do?"
Aunt Li was old after all, and after being beaten with fifteen boards, she was barely breathing.
Lying on the bed and sighing.
"Miss, no matter what mistakes you made before, don't worry, because you can rely on the second young master's exclusive favor."
"Now that he's not on your side, no matter what you do, it will be useless."
"At this point, I can only say that fate has been bad. Fortunately, Zhao Feiyang has always had you in his heart, and the country farm where he had planned to give birth is still there."
"Miss, if you take a step back, maybe the world will be wider and wider."
Aunt Li finally understood that no matter what, her young lady would never be able to defeat her cousin, Gu Qingning, who lived in the Marquis' Mansion at that time.
But who could have thought?
Such a pitiful little girl back then, but now she has easily trampled the legitimate daughter of their marquis's mansion under her feet.
After hearing this, Shen Ruoying became excited.
"I am the eldest daughter of the Marquis's family, and Zhao Feiyang is just the adopted son of the housekeeper. How can he be worthy of me?"
"Aunt Li, do you feel resentful towards me because you were beaten with a stick because of me?"
Aunt Li: “…”
How can I not feel resentment in my heart?
But she couldn't tell the truth because the indenture was still in her hands.
Aunt Li sighed, "Miss, you don't want to go back to the Marquis' Mansion, and you don't want to leave with Zhao Feiyang, so what do you want?"
"The Second Young Master has already divorced you!"
After Lu Hangzhi wrote the divorce letter, although Shen Ruoying had not left yet, he had someone send the divorce letter to the government for filing.
Shen Ruoying is no longer his wife.
Shen Ruoying also realized that she was now a divorced woman.
She bit her teeth lightly, feeling very depressed.
At this time, a woman came in.
He carelessly threw a bowl of rotten rice and a plate of pickles in front of Aunt Li.
Aunt Li had a gloomy expression and remained silent. She was used to it.
But Shen Ruoying saw it for the first time, and her eyes widened, “You lowly slave, is this thing for people to eat?”
The old woman snorted coldly, "You're still being picky? It's good enough to have something to eat. Shen, if you care about your servant, you should get out of the Duke's Mansion as soon as possible!"
"Bitch! How dare you say that to me?"
Shen Ruoying rushed over, but the other party was a strong and powerful woman and she pushed him lightly.
He pushed her to the ground and walked away.
Shen Ruoying gnashed her teeth and said, "You filthy thing that tramples on the weak and praises the strong!"
Aunt Li sighed, "Miss, why don't you go find Zhao..."
"I'm going to find Lu Hangzhi!"
Chen Ruoying was unwilling to become an abandoned woman!
As long as she has breath, she has not lost.
Even if she goes to hell in the future, she will make those who bullied her regret it!
When Shen Ruoying rushed to the front yard, Lu Hangzhi just came back and saw the servants of Songtao Pavilion moving things.
Lu Hangzhi had mixed feelings.
My eldest brother and his family are actually moving out?
If that happens, we won’t be able to see green lemons anymore!
After seeing this, Shen Ruoying was silent for a long time. She murmured, “Song Tao Pavilion is actually moving out.”
Thinking back, after the marriage was exchanged, Cuiwei Pavilion was bustling with music and dancing every night.
But Songtao Pavilion is quiet and desolate.
But now, it is completely the opposite.
Shen Ruoying sighed for a while, and when she saw Lu Hangzhi discover her, her brows were suddenly filled with grievance and sorrow.
"Hangzhi, I have something to say to you alone, okay?"
"For the sake of our marriage..."
Seeing the person whom he had risked his life to marry in the past now being so humble and begging, Lu Hangzhi's heart softened instantly.
He nodded. "Okay."
The two of them returned to Cuiwei Pavilion, one in front and one behind.
Banxia happened to see this scene. After returning to Songtao Pavilion, she told Gu Qingning about it.
Banxia: "The Second Young Master is really being taken advantage of by Miss Shen."
They've divorced, but can they still get back together?
Gu Qingning: "Lu Hangzhi has always been like this, indecisive. But Shen Ruoying also surprised me, she is so flexible, if she is used in serious matters, the outcome will definitely be different."
Banxia: "I heard that she sent a letter to Guangping Marquis's Mansion, but she hasn't received a reply yet."
Gu Qingning: "The people in Guangping Marquis' Mansion have always been the most realistic. They will give up on those who are useless to them, even if they are their own children."
"Shen Ruoying knows this better than anyone else."
But, is she planning to find an opportunity to make a comeback, or is she going to go all the way?
unknown.
Gu Qingning suddenly felt that it would be a good idea for them to move out of Songtao Pavilion at this time.
Because no matter how tight your deployment is.
Once you meet someone who acts like a madman and does not care about the consequences, you will still fall into a passive crisis.
And now, Shen Ruoying might become that madman who would not care about any consequences.
Gu Qingning soon got the answer.
She is obviously the eldest daughter of Marquis Guangping, yet she asked to be a concubine?
What’s even more speechless is that Lu Hangzhi actually agreed!
Feng Yuaner in Cuiwei Pavilion was immediately furious, and she asked Lu Hangzhi in surprise.
"Cousin, why did you take her as a concubine?"
Lu Hangzhi: "Although Ruoying did something wrong, she is really pitiful now."
"Yuan'er, you don't have to be nervous. From now on, you have the final say on matters concerning Cuiwei Pavilion. She can't go beyond you."
Feng Yuaner looked at him in disbelief, "Is this something that can't be overcome?"
"Cousin, I was the one who exposed her fake pregnancy."
"I'm pregnant now. What if she attacks me one day and I lose the baby?"
Feng Yuaner really wanted to pry open his head and take a look at what was inside.
How can this person be so good at studying but so confused when it comes to doing things!
Lu Hangzhi tried to comfort her with a few words, but finally got annoyed and left in anger.
Moreover, after Linlang got into trouble, he had originally planned to give the child to Aunt Yue to raise.
Now he has changed his mind and handed the child over to Shen Ruoying to raise.
Feng Yuan'er was so angry that she had a stomachache. She immediately asked Aunt Yue to support her and went to the main courtyard to complain to Feng.
After hearing this, Feng said: "..."
She sighed deeply.
"What kind of magic potion did that bitch give Hangzhi?"
Feng Yuaner frowned.
Chen Ruoying is eloquent and flattering, which is indeed hateful.
But isn’t it mainly because my cousin Hangzhi is too indecisive and changes his mind every day?
She frowned: "Aunt, please think of a way quickly. You must not let Shen Ruoying continue to stay in Cuiwei Pavilion!"
Feng also hated Shen Ruoying, but she really had no other options at the moment.
After thinking about it, Feng's eyes suddenly lit up!
"By the way, the Duke said last time that if Hangzhi wants to take in another wife or concubine in the future, he has to get Gu Qingning's approval before he can do so!"
"Biyun, go to Songtao Pavilion and tell Gu Qingning about this matter and see what she decides."
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