Chapter 888 Emperor Yongle (5)
Shen Miao pondered in her heart, this Concubine Jing, who looked only in her early twenties, could actually be called a "concubine." This meant either her family background was extremely prominent, or she was extremely favored. However, Shen Miao felt that compared to Empress Xian De, despite being younger and more beautiful, this Concubine Jing seemed far inferior in temperament. She really couldn't see why she deserved Emperor Yongle's favor.
Concubine Jing seemed to have just noticed Shen Miao and asked, “This person looks very unfamiliar. Which family’s wife is she from?”
Shen Miao now dresses like a woman and has her hair done up like a woman, so even though she looks young, she won't be mistaken for an unmarried young lady from an official's family.
“This is the wife of Prince Rui, the Princess of Rui.” Empress Xian De did not seem to want to introduce Shen Miao to Concubine Jing any further, and her words were simple.
Then, as soon as these words came out, Concubine Jing's expression changed. Upon hearing this, she first called out in surprise, "Princess Rui?", and then looked Shen Miao up and down.
Unlike the Yongle Emperor's sharp scrutiny, not to mention the Xiande Empress's well-intentioned observation, this one's gaze was decidedly rude, as if he were examining something. After the look, she snorted and said in a sardonic tone, "I originally thought she must be such a stunning beauty that Prince Rui would travel thousands of miles to marry her in Daliang. Now that I see her..." She smiled sarcastically, "Perhaps my taste is poor. I really can't see anything special about her."
Shen Miao didn't know what connection she had with this person, so she cautiously refused to speak. Empress Xian De's expression turned a little colder, and she said, "There are indeed very few people who can make Concubine Jing see that they are special."
Shen Miao was somewhat surprised that Empress Xian De would get angry with Concubine Jing because of her, and she also felt that Empress Xian De and Emperor Yong Le were somewhat similar.
However, Empress Xian De's mocking words had no effect, and it was unknown whether Concubine Jing did not understand. Concubine Jing looked at Shen Miao, suddenly smiled, and said: "It seems that sister and Princess Rui have a good relationship, and they will come to visit the garden together. I wonder if sister is whispering something to Princess Rui? It is also necessary to talk about it. After all, Princess Rui is new here and there are many things she doesn't know."
Shen Miao looked towards Concubine Jing.
Concubine Jing chuckled, "That's right. His Royal Highness Prince Rui is so busy every day, how could he have the time to talk to Princess Rui about the affairs of Daliang? Speaking of which, a few days ago my fourth sister asked when His Royal Highness Prince Rui would be back. She said she had learned a piece of music and wanted His Royal Highness Prince Rui to give her some pointers."
Empress Xiande angrily said, "Concubine Jing!"
Shen Miao suddenly realized why Concubine Jing would target her for no reason. So that was the reason. She thought that Xie Jingxing had already been popular with the ladies in Mingqi, and after arriving in Daliang, with the status of Prince Rui, he had many beautiful women. Now, she had just arrived, and she was already being hated.
Concubine Jing looked at Shen Miao with a smile: "If Princess Rui is free, you can also invite my fourth sister to your residence. My fourth sister has always liked making friends. If Princess Rui is free, it would be good to have more sisters."
More sisters? Shen Miao sneered in her heart, it must be more sisters in the backyard.
She had intended to deal with it lightly, but her eyes fell on the white jade ring that Xie Jingxing had put on her finger. Shen Miao suddenly changed her mind. She smiled and said, "I'm afraid that won't work."
Concubine Jing was stunned, and Empress Xian De was also stunned, as if they did not expect Shen Miao to say that.
"Your Highness has entrusted me with the care of all matters in Prince Rui's mansion, from the treasury's treasury to the business turnover, the servants and guards, and the correspondence of visiting cards. I'm so busy inside and out that I'm afraid I won't have time to entertain guests." Shen Miao smiled gently, and seemed to be a little apologetic. "After all, this humble servant has just arrived. Your Highness trusts me, and I dare not let him down. If the Fourth Miss likes, you can go and visit Your Highness. I don't have time."
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