Chapter 245 My daughter will marry better than Wei Si's daughter
In Concubine Zhang's palace.
"You've been missing for so many years, how come you're back suddenly?"
Concubine Zhang leaned against the window, murmured while looking at the peonies outside.
"Mother!" A bright-looking girl ran in as lively as a little bird. "Do you think my new clothes look good today?"
"My Xiang'er is beautiful no matter what." Concubine Zhang came back to her senses, her face full of approval, "Among all the girls in the capital, our Xiang'er is the most beautiful."
Xie Xiang pouted. "They used to say I was the prettiest, but last month a princess from the previous dynasty appeared out of nowhere. They said that the princess's daughter, Wen Yueyin, had recently visited many officials and noble families with her brother. Everyone who saw her said she was prettier than me."
A gloom flashed across Concubine Zhang's eyes.
In the past, she was just a palace maid serving Wei Si, and was inferior to Wei Si in every way.
Now that Wei Si is back, not only has her daughter overshadowed Xiang'er.
Wei Si...
Why does she have to suppress her everywhere? !
"Mother!" Xie Xiang threw herself into Concubine Zhang's arms coquettishly, "I don't like Wen Yueyin, nor do I like any princesses from the previous dynasty. Please kill them all! I must become the most beautiful woman in the capital!"
As they were speaking, the lady-in-waiting beside Empress Mei came over in person.
The female official said respectfully, "I, the servant, have come here on the orders of the Empress Dowager to inform you that Your Majesty, mindful of their past relationship, cherishes Madam Wei with great affection, and has therefore kept her in the temporary palace. Perhaps she will enter the harem as a sister in the future. Please behave yourself and refrain from harboring any inappropriate thoughts."
After the female official left, Xie Xiang frowned, "Mother, what is the relationship between this princess from the previous dynasty and my father? Not only did my father let her live in the temporary palace, but he also wants to bring her into the palace? Wouldn't that mean I would have to see Wen Yueyin every day?"
She had little education and did not understand the grudges that had taken place back then.
Concubine Zhang tried her best to suppress the resentment in her eyes.
Mei Chuyi's words seemed to show the magnanimity of the queen, but in fact they were just stirring up trouble.
She touched Xie Xiang's face lovingly. "Back then, your father and I were in love, but unfortunately, due to our low status, we were snatched away by the princess Wei Si. After the fall of the Wei Kingdom, she disappeared. I heard that she had several children with a lowly man from outside. Now that that lowly man is dead, she remembered your father and returned to the capital to seduce him."
"So that's how it is." Xie Xiang said disdainfully, "My father is just attracted to her temporarily. The only woman he truly loves in his life is my mother!"
Concubine Zhang hugged her, and all the past events came to her mind.
She was born into a wealthy merchant family and was raised in luxury at home. Unfortunately, her family fell into poverty and her parents died, so she was sold into the palace and became Wei Si's maid by chance.
She doesn't like Wei Si.
She didn't like the fact that she relied on her status as a princess to deliberately show concern for her, who was of lower status, and talked about everything with her, as if they were really good sisters.
I don’t like the fact that she is so beautiful but still feels sad because of a pimple that suddenly appeared on her face. The way she looks at herself in the mirror and worries about her appearance is so disgusting!
He didn't like the fact that every time she received a reward, he would pretend not to like it and give it to her. She would never forget that alms-giving look on his face!
Later, Xie Zhe appeared and Wei Si liked him very much.
She deliberately put walnut powder in Wei Si's food, and took advantage of Wei Si's allergic rash on her face to go to Xie Zhe's appointment on her behalf. She felt that since she and Xie Zhe were both living under someone else's roof, they were a perfect match.
Unexpectedly, Xie Zhe not only didn't even look at her, but sent her back to take care of Wei Si.
When she returned to Wei Si, Wei Si actually asked her if she liked Xie Zhe, and even said something like if she liked Xie Zhe, she would be willing to fulfill their wish. Such high-sounding nonsense!
She knew that Wei Si must want her to admit that she liked Xie Zhe, and then lure her into telling her about the walnut powder so that she could frame her for the crime of murdering the princess. So she cleverly denied it and successfully stopped Wei Si from thinking of punishing her!
Every moment she served Wei Si, she couldn't help but think how great it would be if one day Wei Si also became a slave.
That way, they can be equal.
That way, she could defeat Wei Si.
Now the dream has come true. The once noble princess is no longer the beloved princess of the Wei Dynasty. She is just an old woman who has given birth to several bastards with a lowly man. She is just a concubine who clings to Xie Zhe's old love!
And she, the insignificant little palace maid in the past, has become the noble concubine in Xie Zhe's harem!
Even the current crown prince was born from her womb.
She was now extremely wealthy and had nothing to worry about.
After realizing this, Concubine Zhang gradually relaxed her brows.
Concubine Zhang's gaze fell on Xie Xiang, and the haze in her eyes completely dissipated.
She gently adjusted Xie Xiang's hairpin. "The grudges between her and me are all in the past. As long as Xiang'er marries a better wife than her daughter, I will have surpassed her in this life."
"Mother, I'm a princess. Father has long said that I can choose any good man in the world." Xie Xiang said proudly, "How could Wei Si's bastard daughter marry better than me?"
Concubine Zhang looked at Xie Xiang as if she was looking at herself who had been raised all over again.
Her eyes showed even more pity. "He Yu, the eldest son of the He family, is of noble birth. He is as gentle as jade, dignified and self-possessed. He is also an excellent writer. At a young age, he has been appointed as the Minister of Justice. Your father has always praised him highly. Wei Si and her daughter are nothing to be feared. Xiang'er, you should focus all your attention on He Yu."
The mother and daughter discussed it on the other side.
In the palace south of the city, Wen Xingluo assisted Wei Si, and invitations to the flower-viewing banquet flew like snowflakes into the famous families living under the feet of the emperor.
Because of the gimmick of being a "princess of the previous dynasty", many powerful people came to the banquet with their families, vying to catch a glimpse of the legendary beautiful princess.
The Wen brothers and sisters flitted among the guests like butterflies, wishing they could introduce themselves to everyone.
Wen Xingluo did not show up. He sat alone in the octagonal pavilion, quietly playing a game of chess.
"You made a wrong move."
A cold voice suddenly came from behind him.
Wen Xingluo looked back.
The young man in a blue brocade robe had been watching her from behind for an unknown period of time. He leaned over to pick up a chess piece and dropped it into the corner of the chessboard.
He said, "This game was left behind by a Go master from the previous dynasty. It's great that you've made it this far, but you made a mistake in the most crucial move."
Wen Xingluo recognized him.
He Yu, the eldest son of the He family.
When she died in her previous life, He Yu had already been promoted to the position of Censor, a position equivalent to that of Vice Prime Minister, and was the most respected young man in the court by Xie Zhe.
Mother invited the He family today, so he must have come with his father.
She stood up and bowed, "Congratulations, Master."
He Yu was so absorbed in watching the chess game that he just noticed the appearance of the girl in front of him.
Her eyebrows are dark blue, her face is full of spring, and her complexion is as beautiful as peach blossoms.
Even in the capital city where beauties gather, such a beautiful color is rarely seen.
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