Chapter 639 Princess Fu Sui

With such a strange and poisonous substance, the baby in Bai Fei's belly could not be saved.

When Bai Fei found out, she seemed to be shocked and fainted.

Emperor Jiazheng's heart was entirely on Empress Nie at the moment. For the sake of the child, he managed to spare a little attention from Concubine Bai and had the unconscious Concubine Bai taken away and fed her the antidote. That was the end of the matter.

Ming Yi was still kneeling in the hall. Emperor Jiazheng was silent for a while, then ordered Ming Yi to be taken away and confined to his home for half a year.

Mingyi, with tears in his eyes, paid great respects to Emperor Jiazheng.

When Lady Li outside heard the news, she breathed a sigh of relief, swayed her body, and then fainted.

As for others, they were not so lucky.

All the maids and eunuchs serving in the side hall where Jin Baolin lived were sent to the Ministry of Punishment. The two personal servants were tortured and then given a cup of poisoned wine to die.

Not only that, Concubine Zhou Shu, who lived in the main hall of Jin Baolin's palace, was reprimanded by Emperor Jiazheng for not strictly controlling her subordinates. She was demoted to an ordinary concubine, which made Concubine Zhou so angry that she stood with her hands on her hips and scolded Jin Baolin in the palace for a whole day.

There are many other cases that are involved. The serious ones may be imprisoned with life or death uncertain, while the minor ones may be punished with a minimum of twenty strokes of the cane.

The smell of blood lingered over the palace for a long time.

It was not until the late night that the commander of the guards had almost finished investigating the matter. Only then did he open the palace gates and send all the court officials and female relatives out.

Everyone was silent, not daring to talk at all. At most, they exchanged a slightly frightened look with each other and left in a hurry.

Yu Yonghuai and Yu Yongliu stood at the palace gate for a while, ready to wait for Xingxing to come out, but the guard commander clasped his fists and bowed to the two of them: "My two Yu Lords, His Majesty has allowed the Fusui County Lady to stay in the palace for a few more days until the remaining poison of the Empress is cleared. Don't worry, my two Yu Lords, the county lady is fine."

Yu Yonghuai and Yu Yongliu exchanged glances. Yu Yonghuai stepped forward and clasped his fists: "In that case, we will go back first."

The commander of the guards escorted the two men out of the palace before leaving with a fist salute.

On the second day, another imperial edict arrived. Xingxing and Yu Yonghuai were rewarded for their meritorious service in protecting the emperor, so Xingxing was conferred the title of Princess Fusui. Yu Yonghuai was also promoted to a general of the second rank.

Xingxing's title of county lord had only been in the spotlight for a few days before she was transformed into a princess.

When this imperial edict came down, the whole capital city was shocked!

However, the Yu family understood the principle of cooking oil with a strong fire. When Xingxing was named a princess, the Yu family did not make a big fuss. They just waited for Xingxing to come out of the palace, and then the whole family gathered together in a lively and noisy manner.

The Yu family was now growing in number, with three tables full of people. Everyone joked that when Princess Qing'an came in, there would be no room for everyone. Fortunately, they had already asked a carpenter to order a larger table. It was enough for Gui Ge'er, Ju Ge'er and other younger brothers to get married.

Everyone laughed.

Because Xingxing went into the palace from time to time to accompany Empress Nie who was recuperating, Emperor Jiazheng simply gave Xingxing a jade talisman with the words "Princess Fusui" engraved on it. With this jade talisman, Xingxing could enter and leave the palace at any time.

This is a great honor.

Everyone knows now that Xing Xing is not only of noble status, but also extremely loved by Emperor Jiazheng and Empress Nie.

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When the news reached the Nie family, the old lady of Lord Cheng'en was still a little uncomfortable. She murmured with Nie's mother: "...The Empress is the same. She doesn't think of her family for such a good thing. Look at our A Ke. When the Empress has a headache or a fever, she often goes to the palace to take care of the sick. When the family makes something that the Empress likes to eat, they remember the Empress and send everything to the palace... But why doesn't the Empress say that our A Ke has done a great job in taking care of the sick and give her a county lord or a county lady or something like that?"

Mother Nie maintained her graceful smile: "Mother, the Queen may have her own plans."

Mother Nie knew very well that the old lady of Duke Cheng'en was the biological mother of the Empress, so it would be nothing if she complained a few words at home.

But what about her? She is just a sister-in-law. If she complains casually and it gets heard by others, wouldn't it be a big problem?

The old lady of the Duke of Cheng'en actually just complained a few words, but Nie's mother didn't respond. She quickly passed on the topic and started to worry about Nie Yuke's life again: "...Speaking of which, how do you think about A Ke's marriage?"

Mother Nie smiled slightly: "Mother, what do you think of the Third Prince?"

The old lady of the Duke of Cheng'en was startled at first, and then became a little confused: "Third Prince? ... But I think the Queen wants to give Princess Fusui to the Third Prince, right?"

Mother Nie persuaded Shandao: "The Third Prince is still young, and Princess Fusui is also young. Who can guarantee what will happen in the future? Besides, mother, A Ke has grown up with the Third Prince since she was young, so their friendship is naturally extraordinary. Although our A Ke is three years older than the Third Prince, there is an old saying that goes, "A woman three years older than her husband is more likely to bring gold bricks, right?" When our A Ke marries, and since the Crown Prince dotes on the Third Prince, it is inevitable that the Third Prince will be crowned king after the Crown Prince ascends the throne, and our A Ke will be the princess by then."

After hearing these words, the old lady of Duke Cheng'en was also moved: "What about the Third Prince..."

Mother Nie said in a respectful but unquestionable tone: "Our A Ke is so good, the Third Prince will definitely like her."

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The old Lord Cheng'en's birthday was approaching, and Empress Nie's birthday gifts flowed into Lord Cheng'en's mansion like water.

When the actual birthday comes, there will be crowds of guests coming to celebrate the birthday.

The Yu family was considered the most prestigious family in the capital, so naturally they received an invitation.

Queen Nie treated Xing Xing and the Yu family very well. When Feng Ge'er was one month old, Queen Nie presented him with a jade pendant. Later, when Ah Wu gave birth to a boy, the tenth in order, he was named Dong Ge'er. Queen Nie presented him with a jade pendant again, giving the Yu family enough face.

Since Empress Nie was so kind, the Yu family naturally treated Empress Nie's maiden family, the Cheng'en Mansion, very seriously.

On Lord Cheng'en's birthday, the male guests were Yu Yonghuai and Yu Yongliu, two of the emperor's close ministers in the court, who went to congratulate him.

The female guests were more troublesome. Li Chunhua and Ah Wu had just given birth to their children and were still recovering. Su Rouer was also pregnant, and Cen Yueyi's belly was getting bigger.

Gong Qingniang, who had just joined the family not long ago, was out on a caravan with Yu Yongbai and was not at home at all.

After much deliberation, it was decided that Mrs. Wei would take Xingxing there, leaving Bai Xiaofeng at the mansion to guard the place.

As the old lady of the Yu family, Mrs. Wei lived a very carefree life. Not to mention her sons and grandchildren, even her daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law were all filial to her. She also made some new old sisters who often came to play cards with her. How could she not live a comfortable life? In addition, with Xingxing's help in recuperation, she has been more and more energetic in less than two years since she came to Beijing. She looks several years younger and full of energy. It is obvious that she is living a very good life.

This time when she brought Xingxing to the mansion of Duke Cheng'en, Mrs. Wei wore a jacket made of crimson satin that was appreciated by the palace. Her hair was neatly combed and tied up with an old jade hairpin with very fine water content. Together with the elegance she had developed over the past two years, she looked like an old lady from a very wealthy family.

In addition, when the doorman saw the note that Xingxing handed over, his attitude could not be more respectful.

Xingxing held onto Mrs. Wei's arm and entered the mansion of Duke Cheng'en.

Xing Xing was wearing a goose yellow double-breasted blouse today, and a pearl white skirt. Her clothes were clean, and she looked pretty and coquettish. She was indescribably adorable. At first glance, she looked like the obedient granddaughter that all the elders would like.

The grandfather and grandson entered the Cheng'en Mansion, and someone came to lead the way.

When they arrived at the birthday banquet venue in the backyard of Duke Cheng'en's mansion, the moment Mrs. Wei and Xingxing walked into the flower hall, the flower hall that could seat dozens of people suddenly became quiet.

However, the silence at that moment seemed to be an illusion of Mrs. Wei and Xingxing, and soon it became lively and noisy again. Several ladies came up to greet Xingxing and Mrs. Wei warmly.

——This is the first time Xingxing appeared in public after being named a princess.

"Oh, this is Fukusui Xiangjun, right? He is getting more and more handsome."

"That's right. When Fusui Xiangjun came in just now, I was in a trance. I thought it was the fairy in front of the Bodhisattva's throne who came down to earth!"

Of course, these ladies not only flattered Xing Xing, but also did not let go of Mrs. Wei.

"Is this Madam Wei? ... I said that Fusui Xiangjun is like a fairy, and Madam Wei is as kind and benevolent as the old fairy in heaven."

"Oh, Madam Wei, if I'm not mistaken, the dress you're wearing is a tribute from the palace, right? It's really beautiful."

There was an endless stream of compliments, and Mrs. Wei seldom came out for social events, so her smile became a little stiff.

Fortunately, Xing Xing was still able to remain calm. Even though so many ladies surrounded her, she managed to lead Mrs. Wei out of the crowd with ease and rejected the invitations implied by these ladies with ease.

Xingxing is now a princess with a noble status. These ladies dared not show any displeasure after being rejected and could only sit back with a smile.

Nie Yuke then came over with an apologetic smile: "Princess, are you scared?"

Xing Xing smiled slightly: "How could that be? Miss Nie, you are too kind. The ladies are all very friendly and good at talking. It's just that my grandmother is old and can't stand all the time."

Xingxing's reply was very tactful, and the ladies nodded repeatedly as they listened. They had already begun to calculate in their hearts what chances the Kai family's eldest son would have if he asked for marriage.

Nie Yuke still had a slight smile on her face, as if she was not upset by this. She chuckled and said, "I'm glad the princess is okay. My grandmother told me before that I haven't seen the princess for a long time. I want to talk to her for a while. I wonder if the princess is willing to give me this face."

Xing Xing stood up and said, "Since the old lady invited me, why would I refuse?"

Nie Yuke smiled slightly and made a "please" gesture.

Xingxing turned around and looked at Mrs. Wei again. Mrs. Wei nodded at her, indicating that it was fine for her here and that Xingxing could go without worry.

Xingxing then left.

The old lady of Duke Cheng'en was currently resting in a pavilion not far away. When Xingxing passed by, the fifth young master Nie Luming was talking to the old lady of Duke Cheng'en.

Nie Luming was very polite. He didn't even look at Xing Xing. He just politely saluted with a fist and said, "Hello, Princess."

Ever since he knew that there was no possibility for him and Xingxing to be together, he had tried hard to convince himself to accept this result. Now that he saw Xingxing again, he was quite calm.

"Mr. Nie Wu is too polite." Xing Xing smiled and bowed to the old lady of Lord Cheng En again, "I have met the old lady. When I entered the palace earlier, the Empress Dowager told me that when I came to attend my husband's birthday banquet, she asked me to pass on something to the old lady."

Xingxing took out a sachet from her arms. It was handmade in the palace, but inside the sachet was the amulet that Empress Nie had asked Xingxing to ask for.

The old lady of Duke Cheng'en took it and said with a smile, "Thank you, Her Majesty, for your consideration."

The old lady of Cheng Engong put the sachet on the small table beside her, took Xingxing's hand, looked her up and down carefully, and sighed: "What a good girl."

What a pity, it would be great if I could really become her granddaughter-in-law.

"How is the Empress now?" The old lady of Duke Cheng'en asked in a nagging manner, "When she was little, she loved to eat the wine-brewed dumplings I made. She was poisoned before, and I went to see her and brought the wine-brewed dumplings. As a result, the imperial physician said that the Empress's body was not fully recovered yet, and she couldn't eat the wine-brewed dumplings... Maybe she ate them now?"

This was filled with the most simple thoughts, and Xing Xing could not help but nodded: "The Empress is feeling better now. I went to the palace yesterday and happened to catch up with Concubine Rougui who was holding the Seventh Prince to visit the Empress. The Empress even held the Seventh Prince for a while."

The old lady of Duke Cheng'en nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

As they were talking, someone came from outside to say that the Third Prince had arrived and had come to pay his respects to the old lady.

The old lady of Duke Cheng'en smiled so hard that her teeth were not visible: "Please invite the Third Prince in."

While waiting for Wei Shiyu to come in, the old lady of Cheng Engong suddenly thought of something and subconsciously glanced at Nie Yuke who was sitting silently beside her.

Xing Xing looked at the old lady of Cheng En Gong with some surprise.

Wei Shiyu came over, why did the old lady of Cheng Engong go to see Nie Yuke?

But Xing Xing didn't actually pay much attention to Nie Yu Ke, and this thought only flashed through her mind for a moment.

Wei Shiyu rushed in, and before he even stepped into the house, he was already shouting "Grandma" in high spirits!

The old lady of Cheng Engong laughed so hard that she couldn't stop, and she also responded in a chorus: "Hey, hey!"

Wei Shiyu couldn't wait for the maid to open the bead curtain for him and rushed in directly.

The beaded curtains jingled, and Wei Shiyu had just called out "Grandma" again, apparently wanting to pay his respects, when he saw a little girl in goose-yellow clothes standing near the old lady of Duke Cheng'en. She looked well-behaved at first glance, and then he saw again, wow! Isn't this the current favorite of his father, the emperor, and his mother, Princess Fusui!

Wei Shiyu suddenly grinned: "Princess, why are you here?"

This question left Xingxing speechless.

Fortunately, Wei Shiyu did not force Xingxing to answer. He asked this question casually, then jumped over happily and asked Xingxing: "Princess, last time I asked you to call me brother, you didn't. Now that you see me this time, why don't you call me brother?"

Xingxing smiled slightly but didn't respond.

Wei Shiyu was a little disappointed: "...Okay, okay."

Nie Yuke watched the interaction between Wei Shiyu and Xing Xing from the side, and her eyes deepened.

She just felt that Yu Xingxing was very annoying from beginning to end!