Mu Wantong often heard that women in the Central Plains were superior to men, but this was not the case in Yunnan, especially since her mother was from the Dao family and married her father, the Queen of Zhennan. When she heard that her father went to the battlefield, her mother stayed behind to guard the camp. There was even one time when her father was almost captured and taken to the enemy camp, but her mother went deep into the enemy camp alone and rescued her father.

Therefore, although she was literate, she did not follow the idea of ​​male superiority and female inferiority.

But seeing such a gentle and beautiful woman in front of her actually having to stand up to peel shrimps for the man and hold chopsticks to serve soup for him, she couldn't help but feel sad for some reason. However, she was also very smart. Knowing her sister-in-law's behavior, if she didn't do it, people would probably say that she didn't mind. She secretly blamed Yao Niang for being too opportunistic.

But she was unwilling to stand up immediately and repeat what others had said. It would be too cheap. Even if she stood up now, others would think she was not as good as Luo.

Fortunately, Gao Xuance saw that she had already seized the initiative, so he said to her, "Sit down too, and let's have some together."

When Concubine Yan saw what Yao Niang was thinking, she couldn't help but secretly look at her daughter-in-law. Then she looked at her son's indifferent expression and felt that her daughter-in-law was not as good as her after all, as she grew up in a remote area.

The palace maid beside her wisely brought hot water over, and the person beside her took off the rings and bracelets on her hands and washed her hands. Only then did Yao Niang sit down to eat.

She was thankful that the dish was not poisonous. In her previous life, she was taking care of the Crown Prince of Zhou and was afraid that he would be harmed, so she watched over him day and night. She could even guess 90% of whether the food was poisonous, from testing with silver needles at the beginning to testing for incompatibility of foods, and even smelling the food to see if it was poisonous.

This is certainly not a good memory, but now that I can use it in the palace, it can be regarded as a reward for my previous life. It seems that nothing I learned was in vain.

Yao Niang was concentrating on eating. Seeing her being so obedient, Gao Xuance had an indescribable desire to protect her. Especially when he took a casual glance and saw that her waist was so slender that it seemed like one hand could hold it, he was even more eager to try.

It has to be said that Yao Niang is also very sensitive. In such a situation, she must keep her eyes and ears open. Gao Xuance seems to be careless, but his eyes are on her, which makes her breathe a sigh of relief.

After the banquet, Yao Niang hurried to her mother-in-law, Concubine Hong's Kunning Palace. Of course, Gao Xuance also wanted to go with her to talk, which was also very normal. After entering the Kunning Palace, she asked the people in the small kitchen to send a bowl of chicken soup to Yao Niang.

"Are you tired these days?"

Yao Niang didn't expect her mother-in-law to be so considerate. She immediately shook her head and said, "It's okay. I'm not very tired."

The hot soup was much more comfortable than what I had just eaten at a banquet.

Gao Xuance was somewhat dissatisfied with Concubine Hong. She had already drunk the soup at the banquet just now, so why did she let Yao Niang drink the soup now? Was she bullying her daughter-in-law by relying on her status as a mother-in-law?

Of course, he did not question her on the spot, but when accompanying Concubine Hong to talk, he repeatedly reminded her: "I am afraid that my son will be sent to the Ministry of Revenue to handle work soon. I will leave Yao Niang to you. She is young and ignorant, so please be patient with her for my sake."

Yao Niang was very happy to hear such exhortations and admonitions. Concubine Hong looked at her daughter-in-law's shy appearance and thought to herself, how many women have been deceived by this oily and slippery man, and it is obvious that you are the worst to others.

But she couldn't expose her son in front of his daughter-in-law. Concubine Hong nodded with a smile: "Yao Niang and Zhen Yang have such a good relationship. If Zhen Yang hadn't caught a cold these days, he would have come out to make trouble a long time ago."

This is the advantage of getting to know your husband's family early on. At least Princess Zhenyang is very familiar with them.

Yao Niang thought to herself that it was no wonder that Princess Zhenyang was not there today. She should have been the one to cause trouble in such an occasion, but it turned out that she had caught a cold. She hurriedly asked, "My queen, how is the princess? Is she in trouble?"

"It's nothing. Just rest for a few days and you'll be fine." Concubine Hong couldn't tell her daughter that she was having her period and was feeling unwell, so she needed to rest.

Gao Xuance laughed and said, "Why are you still calling her empress? It's time to change your title."

Yao Niang was originally asking about Princess Zhenyang, but she felt a little embarrassed when Gao Xuance mentioned this. Everyone has their own parents, and it always feels a little awkward to call someone's parents when you suddenly go to their house.

It was Concubine Hong who reacted quickly: "It's my fault. I heard that people in the society have tea to change their words. We can't say anything in the palace today."

Yao Niang hurriedly said: "My daughter-in-law is not..."

The maidservant beside Concubine Hong had already brought tea over, so Yao Niang had to serve tea herself. Concubine Hong then had someone bring over a top-quality headpiece: "This was given to me by the late emperor. The sapphire on it was sent from Persia."

This is a complete set of jewelry with a large center-piece, center-split and swaying pattern that looks like a peacock spreading its tail. It would be so beautiful if worn on the head.

Yao Niang said, "It is so precious, my daughter-in-law dare not accept it."

"Well, it's yours if it's given to you. Take it quickly." Concubine Hong smiled.

Yao Niang felt that her mother-in-law was really considerate. She took the initiative to give gifts and offer to change the taste of tea. She readily accepted the offer and said, "Thank you very much, mother."

A favored concubine is a favored concubine. She is indeed unique in her way of dealing with people, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Many people think that a favored concubine is just good-looking, but that is not actually the case. For example, Concubine Yan is actually very good-looking, and is even much younger than Concubine Hong. However, Concubine Hong has a considerate personality, and she gets along well with not only men but also her daughter-in-law.

Gao Xuance smiled and said, "Mother, we still have to go to my elder and second brothers' place. We will come to greet them tomorrow."

Concubine Hong nodded.

After coming out of Kunning Palace, Gao Xuance did something he wanted to do but had never done before. He really grabbed her waist. Yao Niang was startled: "Your Highness, there are many people watching outside."

Gao Xuance was dissatisfied: "We are husband and wife, who dares to say anything."

"Anyway, this is not a good idea." Yao Niang immediately walked quickly to her shoulders, and Gao Xuance followed her. The servants quickly stepped back a few steps to make it easier for them to talk.

Yao Niang had no idea that he would follow her. She thought he was being too childish and quickly coaxed him, "Your Highness, what's wrong? When we get back, we can do anything. Isn't that good?"

"Don't be so cautious. I will protect you no matter what. Remember... I'm not just saying this casually. You don't need to look at anyone's face." Gao Xuance held her hand.

Yao Niang nodded with a smile: "I understand."

She felt that the Prince of Chen was truly a man of his true nature. Although he looked mysterious and extremely arrogant, he was actually very childish and considerate.

If it wasn't for Prince Chen's sake, Concubine Hong wouldn't have been so nice to me.

Seeing her smile, Gao Xuance was happier than he was, and immediately said, "Let's go to the police station to greet our elder brother and his wife."

Yao Niang is very sweet. No wonder people say that even poison wrapped in honey tastes delicious. The Emperor and Concubine Hong like Gao Xuance so much because he is willing to be kind to others, so that person is really happy.