As expected, this matter was brought up again. Chu Jinyao had only been married for three days, and everyone wanted to arrange a concubine for her, and they even said that it was for her benefit.

Chu Jinyao felt uncomfortable and said calmly: "No need."

"Princess, I know that you are newlywed, and I can't stand these methods. But any married girl doesn't have a few beautiful girls in her room? Why not take advantage of this period of time when the prince is new to you, and quickly keep the prince, and it will be better if you can conceive a royal bloodline. If the prince feels dissatisfied, wait until they give birth. After giving birth to a child, regardless of gender, you can take it and raise it yourself, and send the maid away. " Mrs. Chu said sincerely, "This month is the rule, you can't miss this great opportunity just because of your mood!"

The rule of staying in the main wife's room in the first month of marriage is only for the royal family. The emperor's harem is full of beauties. As the queen mother, she should be a role model for the six palaces and naturally cannot do things like competing for favors. In this way, it is particularly difficult to have a legitimate heir, and it is even more difficult to have a legitimate eldest son based on the patriarchal system. In order to protect the legitimate eldest son inheritance system, the royal family can only formulate this rule. In the first month of marriage, the emperor must stay in the harem, so that the queen can give birth to legitimate princes as soon as possible.

As the crown prince, the etiquette is the same as that of the emperor, but the standards are downgraded by one level. The complete staff configuration of the East Palace is exactly the same as that of the court, and the same is true for the rules of the newlyweds.

However, this rule is just talk. If the emperor or the crown prince wants to sleep with other women, can the queen and the crown princess still stop it? To put it bluntly, this is a high-sounding stage, and whether it can be followed depends entirely on the self-awareness of the emperor and the prince.

Old Madam Chu was afraid that Chu Jinyao would not be able to keep the prince. If the prince favored other women in the first month, it would be too embarrassing. Although the prince did not promote several "Ru Madams" when he got married, he was already married, so could this be avoided? There were too many beautiful, young women who wanted to climb up in the East Palace.

Old Madam Chu thought Chu Jinyao was unwilling, and continued to persuade her: "It will affect your reputation in the first month. Instead of letting the prince go out to try new things, it is better for you to ask, and it will also show that you are virtuous and generous. As long as the maid in your room can keep the prince, it can be regarded as the prince staying in your room. You drink some medicine to nourish your body. If you can conceive a grandson, it will be great."

From the perspective of Old Madam Chu, they are indeed doing it for Chu Jinyao's good. Chu Jinyao also knows that as a princess, it is a very sensible thing to take the initiative to take a concubine for the prince.

But she felt terrible just thinking about the picture described by Old Madam Chu. The queen still has four people, and now her family members also say so.

Chu Jinyao grew up in a monogamous environment. It was already difficult for those people in the village to marry, so how could they have the time to take a concubine? She was used to seeing couples quarreling, but after the quarrel they continued to support each other and move on. She didn't like the practice of wealthy families taking concubines for their husbands, and not taking concubines was considered jealous and unvirtuous. However, the man she was marrying was the prince.

Chu Jinyao thought about it carefully, and finally gritted her teeth and made up her mind. She would not take the initiative to ask, but if the prince wanted, she would take one.

This was something she had thought about before entering the palace, to stick to her duties and not show ugly behaviors such as jealousy and resentment. At least, she could live decently in the palace.

Chu Jinyao made up her mind and raised her hand to stop Old Madam Chu from speaking: "Grandmother, I understand these principles. It's just that the royal family values ​​legitimate bloodlines. Moreover, I am the Crown Princess and must listen to His Highness's arrangements. His Highness hasn't mentioned it yet, and if I make arrangements without hesitation, I'm afraid it will make His Highness unhappy."

Old Madam Chu smiled indifferently after hearing this: "Will there be a man who is not happy about letting them take a concubine?"

...Okay, Chu Jinyao also thought that it would not happen, but since it concerned herself, she still said with a stiff upper lip: "Your Highness is not an ordinary person, how can you use common sense to deduce it?"

Old Madam Chu was speechless when she heard this. After listening for a long time, Zhao couldn't help but say at this moment: "Since she doesn't want to, then let's wait and see. There is no rush for this matter."

Chu Jinyao looked at Zhao unexpectedly. Since Chu Jinmiao was sent away, Zhao and Chu Jinyao had not spoken for a long time. I didn't expect that Zhao would speak for her in this matter.

In fact, Zhao was also a victim of the concubine, and she probably understood Chu Jinyao's current mood.

However, after being apart for too long, Chu Jinyao was used to being a stranger to Zhao. When Zhao suddenly took the initiative to speak, Chu Jinyao didn't know how to respond. Duan Yinghua saw that the situation was going to get tense again, and hurriedly said with a smile: "The Crown Princess and the Crown Prince have a really good relationship."

Other older maids in the room also joined in: "That's right, we didn't say anything, but the Crown Princess spoke up to defend the Crown Prince. In the eyes of the Crown Princess, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is certainly different from everyone else."

New brides are the easiest to be teased, and Chu Jinyao is no exception as she is the Crown Princess. Fortunately, everyone took advantage of this topic to joke for a while and got over the embarrassment just now.

It was already very late when they arrived, and soon, the maid came to report that the meal was ready. Qin Yi was left in front by the Marquis of Changxing to eat, and Chu Jinyao accompanied her family to eat in the back house. After the meal, everyone was more relaxed and spoke more freely. Chu Jinyao took this opportunity to ask Mrs. Chu about Chu Jinxian's pregnancy.

Chu Jinxian had been married for more than two years, but unfortunately she had difficulty in having children and was only pregnant now. Fortunately, she married back to her uncle's family, and her husband was also a cousin who knew her inside and out. With the pressure from her grandmother, Chu Jinxian's mother-in-law didn't say anything. After Chu Jinyao was given a marriage, Chu Jinxian had a younger sister who was the crown princess, and no one in the Zhao family dared to point fingers at Chu Jinxian. However, even with the support of her natal family and younger sister, it was still a fatal injury for a woman to have no children. Chu Jinxian was finally pregnant now, and Chu Jinyao was sincerely happy for her.

They were talking when suddenly footsteps were heard outside. Chu Jinyao stood up when she heard the orderly footsteps. The maid outside the door also ran in to report: "Old lady, Madam, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is here!"

Old Madam Chu glared at the maid: "You are so rude. Didn't you see the Crown Princess is here too?" When she reported, she didn't even put Chu Jinyao first. It was simply stupid.

The maid realized it and quickly asked Chu Jinyao for the crime. Chu Jinyao ignored the trembling maid. She said "It's okay" and walked quickly outside: "Your Highness, why are you here?"

Qin Yi had already entered the corridor and walked around to the corridor. Chu Jinyao walked towards Qin Yi quickly. Qin Yi took Chu Jinyao's hand and apologized: "I just received a message suddenly. There are some urgent matters in Wenhua Palace. I need to come out to deal with it."

Chu Jinyao understood: "Your Highness has urgent matters, so naturally you should focus on these first. I'm fine."

Qin Yi was very sorry. Today was Chu Jinyao's return home. It was a rare trip for her to come back, but he couldn't accompany her. Qin Yi asked: "Today's matter is really urgent. I will accompany you back later. Do you want to go with me or wait a little longer?"

"I'll go with you."

Qin Yi originally felt that he was very hypocritical to put "go together" first, but he didn't expect Chu Jinyao to say this almost without thinking. Qin Yi felt relieved and said slowly, "You don't have to force yourself. If you don't want to leave, I'll send someone to pick you up later."

Chu Jinyao shook his head, "It's okay. Of course I'll go with Your Highness."

Qin Yi shook Chu Jinyao's hand vigorously and said "OK". Marquis Changxing and others had already followed. Seeing the current situation, they really didn't know what to say. Although it is said that a woman should put her husband first after getting married, at the return ceremony, the prince seduced his daughter away with just two words. Isn't it too much?

Old Madam Chu and several female relatives were standing at the door. When they saw Chu Jinyao, they naturally went to greet her. The prince also naturally shook Chu Jinyao's hand. They were so surprised that their eyes almost popped out. In the tradition of the aristocracy, a wife is a equal. This is used to respect, and it is not allowed to be too intimate in private. But the prince actually shook Chu Jinyao's hand in front of everyone without hesitation?

Before the Chu family members could finish their surprise, Chu Jinyao hurried over, saluted to Old Madam Chu, and said, "Grandmother, His Highness has something to do in the court, I will accompany him back first."

Zhao was surprised: "You are leaving now?" But Old Madam Chu had already reflected: "It is natural for a married woman to obey her husband. You should go back quickly, and don't make any mistakes in the important matters of His Highness the Crown Prince."

Chu Jinyao bowed to everyone again to show her apology. Chu Jinyao is now the Crown Princess, and even though most of the people standing are her elders, no one dares to accept her salute seriously. Everyone bowed slightly to avoid her. After Chu Jinyao and Old Madam Chu finished explaining the situation, she turned around and walked towards Qin Yi. Qin Yi was waiting for her on the corridor.

Chu Jinyao walked to Qin Yi's side, Qin Yi nodded to Old Madam Chu from a distance, and then took her away. After Qin Yi and Chu Jinyao's backs were far away, Yan looked at the direction they left and said in amazement: "It seems that the prince is really good to the fifth lady. If there is an emergency in the court, at most he can send someone to the back to say it, but the prince actually came to pick her up in person."

Old Madam Chu looked indifferent, and no one knew what she was thinking. She did not scold her daughter-in-law for speaking without restraint, which was not the words of a woman from a high family, but reminded her in a calm tone: "What fifth lady? You should call her the Crown Princess."

Qin Yi sent Chu Jinyao back to Ciqing Palace, and he hurried to Wenhua Palace. Ciqing Palace and Wenhua Hall are very close. After exiting the front hall of Ciqing Palace, passing through the corridor and another door, you will reach Yu Pharmacy. Behind Yu Pharmacy is Wenhua Hall.

Chu Jinyao looked at the bright red decorations and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It has only been a few days since she returned to Ciqing Palace from Changxing Marquis Mansion. She actually had a feeling of relaxation and belonging.

Qin Yi was busy, and she had been to the Queen's place in the morning. Chu Jinyao was actually a little bored for a while. She took a walk around Ciqing Palace and decided to change the decoration in the hall. She would live here for a long time, so every plant and tree in the palace would naturally be arranged to her liking.

But before she made any big moves, she had to deal with a few people first.

Chu Jinyao's most serious challenge now is to fool the empress and pretend to know nothing in front of her. All the hard work she has done outside will be over if the spies in the palace report it to the empress.

With Linglong's help, Chu Jinyao changed out of her floral dress for returning home and put on a scarlet home-made skirt. Chu Jinyao sat on the kang by the window and said to Linglong, "I'm a little tired after leaving the palace today. Call Erxue in and let her talk to me."

Now there were only the two of them in the room. Chu Jinyao lowered her voice and mentioned the plan they had discussed before to Linglong. Linglong understood immediately, but she was a little puzzled: "Crown Princess, Erxue seems to be a smart person. If you want to praise her to death, why don't you pick Erhua? Erhua is arrogant and impetuous. After you praise her, she will naturally offend many people. When someone sets a trap for Erhua, you can use the excuse of punishment to not only punish the person behind it, but also get rid of Erhua. Isn't it killing two birds with one stone?"

Chu Jinyao understood what Linglong meant. Erhua was smart. After they praised Erhua, there would definitely be people in Fenghuaxueyue who would not be used to it. After they got rid of Erhua, Chu Jinyao would come forward to punish the mastermind behind the scenes. In this way, Chu Jinyao would get rid of at least two people without bloodshed and gain a good reputation. Why not do it? On the contrary, Erxue is the smartest among the four. If we choose her, the same routine may not work, and she may find out.

Chu Jinyao smiled and said, "If we really choose Erhua, the first time will be very smooth, but in the future, the few people left behind will be smart, and we will not be able to pull them out." Chu Jinyao looked at Linglong meaningfully and said, "Even if you use a knife to kill someone, you have to choose the sharpest knife with the longest use time." Linglong

seemed to have figured out some tricks, and bowed and said, "I understand, I will go and call Erxue."

Chu Jinyao sat on the cushion and slowly looked at the pattern in his hand. The New Year is coming soon, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent a lot of fabrics, and also a thick stack of patterns. The eunuchs of the Imperial Household Department left a message specifically, saying that if Chu Jinyao liked any pattern, she only needed to send it to the Imperial Household Department, and they would immediately arrange for the palace maids to embroider it.

Chu Jinyao looked at them carefully one by one, and the things in the palace were indeed extraordinary, and the patterns were much more prosperous than those outside the palace, with clusters of flowers, neat and round, and pleasing to the eye. It was said that there were many palace maids with great needlework skills in the Shanggong Bureau, who were proficient in Su embroidery and Shu embroidery. There was nothing they couldn't embroider, except for what they couldn't think of.

Chu Jinyao put the pattern she liked aside, and planned to pick it a second time later. This year, she not only had to worry about her own New Year's clothes, but also Qin Yi's clothes, which she should arrange.

Chu Jinyao watched attentively and was fascinated unconsciously. When she came to her senses, she found that Erxue had been standing below her for a long time.

During the whole process, Erxue maintained the posture of bowing, and she did not move unless Chu Jinyao spoke.

Chu Jinyao groaned silently. Unintentionally, she became the bad master who treated the palace maid harshly. Chu Jinyao picked up the teacup on the table, moistened her mouth, and then spoke slowly: "Get up." Erxue

slowly stood up. She was obviously very tired after half squatting for such a long time, but there was no abnormality on Erxue's face. Chu Jinyao admired Erxue's patience. They probably thought that Chu Jinyao was just trying to show off, but luckily, Chu Jinyao really didn't notice.

However, it was useless to explain any more, so let them misunderstand like this. Chu Jinyao waved to Erxue, motioning for her to come closer: "You four have been with me for a while, and I haven't had time to talk to you properly. Now that there are no outsiders around, I might as well be frank. Among the four of you, I admire you the most. Erxue, it's really a good name, and you really deserve the term icy and smart."

Erxue's eyes were extremely alert: "I am a weak and insignificant servant, and I don't deserve the praise of the Crown Princess."

"What's the big deal? If you say she's pretty, different people have different opinions, but if she's smart, she's smart, so why can't we exaggerate? It just so happens that the dowry I brought from my mother's home is short of manpower, so from now on, you'll be transferred to the inner room to look after the jewellery for me."

There are rules for the head maids serving the mistress of the harem. If you become a head maid, you won't have to do the rough work outside in the future, you just need to serve the mistress indoors. Each head maid is responsible for one thing, some are in charge of clothes, some are in charge of the kitchen, and being able to look after the Crown Princess's jewellery is obviously a respectable job for a head maid.

Chu Jinyao handed such an important matter to Erxue, and the other maids serving in the room immediately showed envious looks. Er Xue herself was not happy, and tried to refuse: "Crown Princess, I am a vulgar person, stupid and dumb, how dare I take such an important job? I think Sister Linglong beside the Crown Princess is particularly competent, so it would be better for the Crown Princess to give it to Miss Linglong."

Linglong came in to change the hot water, and after hearing this, she smiled and said: "You are flattering me. If you were a fool, what would we do? The Crown Princess gave you such an important task because she trusts you. You should take it and show your talents. Don't let the Crown Princess down."

"That's right." Chu Jinyao smiled and said, "I also love talent. Someone as smart and sensible as you should shine in the right place. It's a pity if you are buried. Let's do this. Starting tomorrow, you come in and help me with my dressing."

Chu Jinyao made the final decision on the matter without any objection. Erxue was extremely unwilling, but she couldn't even say no.

This is power. As long as Chu Jinyao wants to do something, even if Erxue knows there is something fishy about it, she cannot refuse and can only follow the route arranged by Chu Jinyao.

Chu Jinyao's word of promoting Erxue spread quickly, and the other three people who were sent here with Erxue immediately frowned when they heard it.

Erxue is the smartest and most cautious of the four. They have different personalities and looks. They are not convinced by each other in private, but at critical moments, they all listen to Erxue's instructions. They all know that they were sent to the Crown Princess by the Queen, and they may not get good results. Because of this mutual appreciation, the four of them at least go in and out together outside and share the same hatred and enemies, and Erxue is the backbone and military advisor among the four. However, now, Erxue has abandoned the three of them and flew away.

What does it mean to be able to enter the room to dress the Crown Princess? The prince will stay at the Crown Princess's place for this month. Erxue can show up in front of the prince from time to time by dressing her. Isn't this... the Crown Princess intends to promote Erxue and give her face?

The other three people exploded immediately. Erhua was the first to show dissatisfaction and sneered: "No wonder she always advises us to keep a low profile, not to stand out, and not to get close to the prince these days. I've always wondered why she said that, it turns out that's her plan!"

The four of them lived in a room, and Erxue heard these words as soon as she walked in. Erxue's face was not good, and she reached out to pull Erhua: "It's not like that. This matter can't be judged superficially. Sit down and listen to me in detail."

Erhua shook off Erxue's hand and said angrily: "Who wants to listen to your explanation? How long do you want to fool us with this trick?"

After Erhua finished speaking, she slammed the door and left. Erxue stood there with a pale face. The other two people hurriedly called "Erhua" several times. They looked at Erxue who had an uncertain expression, then at Erhua who left in anger, and sighed softly. Erfeng, the oldest, said, "I'll go after her," and lifted the curtain to go out. Eryue stood there for a while, and also found an excuse to leave. Erxue stood

there alone, looked up and sighed deeply.

She probably understood what their seemingly quiet and beautiful Crown Princess wanted to do. However, she knew it clearly, but she couldn't do anything. Even if she risked her life to go out and deliver a letter to the Empress, she couldn't reveal anything to the Empress.

The Crown Princess just wanted to promote her, and even worse, she didn't hesitate to let her show up in front of the Crown Prince. Even if the Empress heard it, she would think that the Crown Princess was a good person.

Killing without bloodshed is the best way.

After Chu Jinyao made the first move, she continued to choose her moves leisurely. This is her favorite thing to do. She only needs to consider her preferences and does not need to worry about the price, duration, etc. Especially this year, she has to pick clothes for Qin Yi, so Chu Jinyao is even more motivated.

When the lights were turned on, Qin Yi came back from outside. Chu Jinyao heard the sound and immediately dropped her fancy and went to find Qin Yi. Qin Yi just came back from outside. Before he even approached, Chu Jinyao felt a chill from him.

"Your Highness, you're back! Are you in trouble with what happened today?"

"No trouble." Qin Yi threw his coat to the eunuch behind him, and came over to carry Chu Jinyao and walked inside. "It's not a big deal, but it delayed your return home."

"What's the big deal." Chu Jinyao was held in Qin Yi's arms and sat on the couch. She sat next to Qin Yi very naturally. "The Marquis of Changxing's Mansion is in the capital, and it won't run away. I can go back anytime. Since Your Highness has something to do, of course I have to keep up with Your Highness first. We go out together, and of course we have to come back together."

"Okay." Qin Yi laughed. "From now on, we will do this, go in and out together."

The words "in and out together" make people happy, and Chu Jinyao smiled brightly. It is said that beauty is best seen under the light. Chu Jinyao's skin is white and delicate, and now under the light of the candle, it looks even more like the finest porcelain. Qin Yi looked at her and wanted to take action: "You look much better these days."

Chu Jinyao quickly dodged, covering her face and glaring at Qin Yi unhappily: "How old am I, don't pinch my face all the time."

"How old can you be?" Qin Yi said disdainfully, "When I was leading troops to fight at the border, you were still crying at home." Chu Jinyao

knew that Qin Yi was talking about the time when they first met, or maybe it wasn't the first time they met, that was the first time Chu Jinyao saw Qin Yi. Before that, who knows how long Qin Yi had been secretly watching her.

"I only cried once, and you saw it. I didn't cry at other times."

Qin Yi laughed when he heard it: "You can just lie to others with this, but you dare to say this in front of me?"

Chu Jinyao's eyes widened, and she wanted to refute, but she blinked and couldn't say anything. But Chu Jinyao felt that she couldn't lose, so she forced herself to say: "Humph, you still dare to say that to me? If I wasn't really sad when I cried that time, you can tell me what you want to do."

Sure enough, Qin Yi was speechless when this was mentioned. Chu Jinyao suddenly found that she had turned the game around, and looked at Qin Yi with surprise and complacency. Qin Yi looked at Chu Jinyao's complacent look and couldn't help but want to pinch Chu Jinyao's face again. Chu Jinyao found out that this man actually committed a crime against the wind and refused to change despite repeated warnings. She grabbed Qin Yi's hand in anger and refused to let him pinch it. Qin Yi was not in a hurry. He looked at Chu Jinyao slowly and said, "I remember there was a person. I helped her at first, and then reminded her several times, but she didn't find anything. She even threw something at me from the upstairs on the day she saw me."

Chu Jinyao's eyes suddenly withered. Qin Yi continued slowly, "I was still seriously injured at the time. I didn't hesitate to reveal my identity to remind her, but she didn't recognize me. Tell me, is she particularly ungrateful and treacherous?"

Chu Jinyao did feel guilty for not recognizing Qin Yi at the time. Hearing Qin Yi say this, she couldn't stand it anymore: "How did I repay kindness with enmity?"

Qin Yi looked at her, the candlelight reflected in his eyes, smiling and saying nothing. Chu Jinyao hesitated: "But, I have to maintain the demeanor of a crown princess. How can I establish my authority in front of the servants if I am always pinched by you?"

"There are no servants." Qin Yi gestured around, "The people in the palace are more perceptive than you. When I pulled you in, they all went out."

Chu Jinyao sighed and said, "Okay, you can pinch me if you want. But not in front of outsiders!"

Qin Yi got what he wanted, and what's worse, the little animal took the initiative to put its head back into his hands. Qin Yi didn't intend to just pinch her face and scratch her hands. After a while, Chu Jinyao panted and said, "We haven't had dinner yet, there are people outside!"

After that, she didn't have the heart to think about the problem of people.