Chapter 141 Knowing She Is a Little Liar
The Grand Princess of Wei spoke in a loud voice. Everyone in the palace heard it and looked up.
I thought that His Majesty was kind and filial, and would certainly agree to the request of his only aunt, but unexpectedly His Majesty just picked up the dishes with a dull expression and had no intention of paying any attention to the Grand Princess.
The Grand Princess of Wei was somewhat embarrassed and looked to the Queen Mother for help.
Queen Mother Wen had a good relationship with this royal sister-in-law, but she didn't dare to speak in front of Pei Yan without permission, so she avoided the other's gaze.
Empress Shen smiled and smoothed things over: "Didn't Aunt mention this last time? Imperial Concubine Jiang is weak and it's hard for her to raise her own son, so she doesn't have the energy to raise the little county lady. As for the little county lady, don't worry, Aunt, with you and cousin here, no one dares to look down on her."
The eldest princess of Weiguo's eyes were red: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, I am afraid that if I die early like my husband, Ning An will be a loser, and how will they live...?"
Jiang Shuyi went to see Princess Ning'an.
Princess Ning'an lowered her head, looking dull, and it seemed like she didn't want to talk.
At first glance, it seemed like he was agreeing with his mother's words.
The more Jiang Shuyi thought about it, the angrier she became. Was he thinking she was stupid? He took advantage of her once, and now he wanted to take advantage of her a second time?
Pei Yan finally spoke at this time, his face was normal, but his gentle tone was accompanied by an imperceptible chill: "Then what should I do, aunt, are you going to tire my concubine to death?"
Princess Weiguo hurriedly said, "Why does your Majesty need to raise him yourself? Miao'er is already seven years old, sensible and smart. She can help your Majesty take care of the little prince and won't cause any trouble for your Majesty!"
As she spoke, she looked at Jiang Shuyi again, pursed her eyes, and pleaded: "Since your majesty has a good relationship with my daughter, please be kind and let Miao'er serve you and the second prince. Just consider it as a good deed and give her something to rely on..."
Jiang Shuyi felt uncomfortable hearing this.
What do you mean by "being kind"? If she disagrees, she will be unkind?
After all, he was an elder of the royal family. Jiang Shuyi didn't dare to show off. She could only lower her head and look very obedient and weak: "Your Majesty, I will listen to your decision..."
If the officials and their wives here had not participated in the last flower-viewing banquet and witnessed the fight between Concubine Jiang and Princess Tong'an with their own eyes, they would have believed it.
"Since the Imperial Concubine finds it troublesome and does not want to raise the little county lady, why not let me raise her?"
Jiang Shuyi looked over and saw that it was Concubine Xue who suddenly spoke.
Since Concubine Xue was demoted to Shufei and her son was sent to Wenhua Palace, she has been well behaved for a long time. It is said that she has been crying in the palace and reflecting on her mistakes.
Now she spoke softly, which was no different from usual. She sighed and said, "My Yi'er is also in Wenhua Palace now. I have no children. If I can raise the county lady, it will make up for my loneliness."
The Grand Princess of Wei pulled her lips, and it was obvious that she looked down on Concubine Xue, but she quickly hid that contempt and turned it into helplessness: "The eldest prince is almost five years old, Miao'er is only seven this year. The two children are too close in age. If I give Miao'er to Concubine Xue to raise, I'm afraid it will be suspected of seeking kinship. Alas, our family has not had enough stigma, never mind, never mind."
Concubine Xue and Queen Shen: ...
Isn't that what you mean?
The atmosphere was deadlocked here. The Grand Princess of Wei State was weeping, Pei Yan seemed to have nothing to do with it, and the people attending the banquet did not dare to say anything. Queen Shen had a headache.
Princess Ning'an lowered her eyes to look at her fingertips that had turned white from pinching them, and listened to her mother's false sobbing. Suddenly, she said in a very low voice, "I don't want to send Ah Miao away. Please, mother, let me raise my daughter, okay?"
Only the Grand Princess of Weiguo heard it, and she immediately glared at him fiercely.
Princess Ning'an pursed her lips and said nothing more.
Although Empress Shen didn't hear what was said, she saw the quarrel between mother and daughter, and she finally seized the opportunity to say, "Aunt, I think the princess is not very willing to be separated from her flesh and blood, so why not put it aside for now and discuss it after the banquet."
As long as they don't cause trouble at the banquet, it will have nothing to do with her. If the Grand Princess continues to cause trouble after the banquet, it will be the business of His Majesty and Jiang Shuyi.
The Grand Princess of Wei also realized that it was useless to put pressure on the Emperor and his concubine in public. She sighed twice, then immediately stopped, smiling and saying that she had spoiled the fun.
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There will be a dragon boat race after lunch.
At this time, the royal family and the officials' families had to be separated.
The Linde Hall was located in the outer palace, and the venue was very large. The emperor, the empress dowager, concubines, princes, and close relatives of the royal family sat on the highest stand. The rest of the side clans, dukes, marquises, and officials of the first and second ranks and their families sat on the stands on both sides. The remaining officials could only watch the excitement around the railings, or go to other sights under the guidance of palace servants.
Most of the contestants were from aristocratic families, as well as a few young princes who loved to play.
Jiang Shuyi had never found this kind of game interesting before, and now that she had to escape, she had even less interest in watching it.
Because the main purpose at this time was to have fun, there was no need to be too strict about the rules. The Queen went to talk to the clan members, so Jiang Shuyi sat next to Pei Yan and ordered the palace maid to peel the rice dumplings on the small table for her to eat, but Pei Yan stopped her: "This is just for display, it's cold, you can't eat it."
Jiang Shuyi looked at him and said "oh" aggrievedly.
Pei Yan: "Why didn't you eat at the table just now?"
Jiang Shuyi said coquettishly, "Because His Majesty is not around, it would be more interesting to eat this kind of food with His Majesty."
Pei Yan's expression remained unchanged. He knew that she was a little liar, and was still planning how to leave: "After the banquet is over, I will ask the imperial kitchen to cook for you again."
Jiang Shuyi was happy: "Your Majesty is so nice~"
He had to leave anyway, so he told her everything he had been hiding from him.
Pei Yan didn't say anything. He ordered the palace servant to bring a glass of watermelon juice and asked her to drink it and talk less.
Jiang Shuyi sipped the watermelon juice in the glass cup. Not long after, Queen Shen came back and looked at her with a frown. Her meaning was obvious, asking her to get up.
Jiang Shuyi snorted lightly and did not move at all.
Pei Yan: "Queen, please go and accompany your mother."
The stands were large and long, with a partition in the middle. The Empress Dowager and the Emperor and Empress were supposed to have a seat together, but Empress Dowager Wen was a little afraid of Pei Yan, so she wanted to go and be with her clan members and did not come.
Queen Shen took a deep breath and said, "I just came back from there. The Grand Princess wants to ask Concubine Jiang to come over and see her."
Jiang Shuyi looked at Pei Yan inquiringly.
Pei Yan said calmly: "Go if you want to. If you go, a group of clan members will help your aunt persuade you to show mercy and accept the county lady as your adopted daughter."
Jiang Shuyi immediately shook her head: "No, no, no!"
Queen Shen was angry at both ends and felt very depressed. She looked at His Majesty and said, "There must be a reason so that I can reply to my aunt."
Pei Yan: "No need to reply. When my aunt asks to see me after the banquet, I will explain everything to her."
It is very courageous to continue to exploit the people who have taken advantage of him.
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