Chapter 91 Queen's Niece
Song Yuning looked at the two maids standing out from behind Concubine Yun. Both of them had enchanting figures and charming looks.
She was just about to stand up and salute when the Queen spoke up: "Princess Xuan and Prince Xuan have only been married for half a year. There is still a long time to go. Why worry about the child?
But it's better to send some people over so that they can serve Prince Xuan and the Princess well. Since Concubine Yun has sent two concubines to Prince Xuan, it's not easy for me, as his legal mother, to just stand by and watch.
"I think Guo, the daughter of the Minister of Personnel, and Gao, the daughter of the Minister of War, are both very good, so I will grant them to Prince Xuan as concubines."
Song Yuning knelt down hurriedly to salute. What Xiao Yunzhan lacked now was the power in the court. The Queen sent two helpers at once, and he had to accept them quickly.
"Thank you, mother. Your daughter-in-law will choose an auspicious day to welcome the two concubines into the mansion." Song Yuning said loudly.
When he stood up, Song Yuning glanced at Concubine Yun and found that her face looked extremely ugly. She looked at the queen in surprise and a little anger.
Of course, the Queen ignored such a look. She just looked at Song Yuning with a smile: "Princess Xuan is a sensible and good child. Get up quickly."
If Concubine Yun gave two concubines, then she would give two concubines.
Other people in the harem must obtain the emperor's consent when choosing concubines for the princes, but the queen does not need it. This is the difference between her and the concubines.
Not only did the Queen provide support to Xiao Yunzhan, she was also slapping Concubine Yun in the face.
There was an invisible smoke of war between the two of them, and everyone else lowered their heads, not daring to get involved.
"Alright, all of you go wait in the Imperial Garden. I need to change my clothes. Princess Xuan, come and serve me."
As soon as the queen started speaking, Song Yuning immediately walked to her side, took her hand, and followed her to the inner room.
After returning to the bedroom, the queen tidied her clothes, sat in front of the dressing table, and looked at Song Yuning through the bronze mirror.
"I heard that Prince Xuan has been staying in your room since you entered the mansion?" The queen's voice was calm, but with an indescribable majesty.
Song Yuning's heart tightened. Although she didn't have much thought about this matter, she understood that the Queen suddenly asked about it today, it must be because there were rumors about them in the palace.
"My daughter-in-law knows she was wrong." Song Yuning lowered his head and admitted his mistake without hesitation.
In this case, explaining will only make things worse, and the best thing to do is to admit your mistake first.
Sure enough, when the queen heard Song Yuning admit her mistake so straightforwardly, she was slightly stunned, and then signaled the maid beside her to help her up.
"The news has spread in the palace. Those who know about it say that you and Prince Xuan are a loving couple, while those who don't know about it say that you are a fox who seduces the king.
Your status is different from others. If you cause any trouble again, it will be bad if it gets out, so you should be careful." The queen said earnestly, her tone both blaming and caring.
Song Yuning almost understood what the Queen meant. It was probably Concubine Yun's doing again. She must be very hateful to him and wanted to ruin his reputation.
"Thank you for your teachings, Queen. I will definitely be more careful in the future." Song Yuning replied softly.
The queen nodded with satisfaction and gently patted Song Yuning's hand to show encouragement.
In this era, and Song Yuning is a princess and a member of the royal family, she definitely cannot let Xiao Yunzhan stay in her room alone, otherwise the rumors outside might spread.
It seems that we need to pay attention to this aspect in the future. Song Yuning is a concubine's daughter and is already a little inferior to other princesses. If there are any more reports that damage her reputation, the emperor may ask Xiao Yunzhan to divorce her.
There have been cases of princesses being divorced in the royal family before.
"It's my daughter-in-law's fault. I know what to do." Song Yuning said in panic.
The Queen patted Song Yuning's hand again and said, "That's good to know. You are young and you still have a lot to learn in the future.
If you know you were wrong this time, just correct it next time. Guo and Gao's fathers have some influence in the court. Ask Prince Xuan to treat them well. They are both very useful."
Song Yuning smiled gently and nodded: "Daughter-in-law understands."
The Queen was even more satisfied, then she changed the subject and said, "I have a niece in my family, who is about the same age as you. I thought, why not give her to Prince Xuan as well and give her the position of a concubine.
But don't worry, you are my legitimate daughter-in-law after all, even if there are other people, they can't get past you."
"She is the Empress's niece, so she is naturally very good. If the Queen Mother is willing to give her up, your daughter-in-law will definitely take good care of her." Song Yuning continued respectfully.
She had expected this day to come. Since the Queen wanted to join forces with Xiao Yunzhan, she must have some deep connection with Xiao Yunzhan.
The best thing would be that Xiao Yunzhan has a child who is half her blood, so she could send a niece from her mother's side over. When the niece has a child, then the queen will sincerely help Xiao Yunzhan.
Song Yuning had someone inquire early in the morning. The Queen now had two nieces, one was the eldest brother's legitimate daughter, who was now fourteen years old, and the other was the second brother's illegitimate daughter, who was now fifteen years old.
I just don't know which brother this niece belongs to.
"Good! I knew it, I was right about you." The queen said happily.
As soon as the flower-viewing banquet ended, Song Yuning brought two imperial edicts and two concubines back to Prince Xuan's mansion.
Xiao Yunzhan had received the news long ago, and as soon as Song Yuning came back, he pulled her back to the room.
Song Yuning spoke first, repeating everything the Queen had said to her: "Now the two concubines are about to enter the palace, and I estimate that in a few months, the concubines will also enter the palace. I don't understand these things, so it seems I have to go to Shunwang Mansion to ask..."
Xiao Yunzhan suddenly reached out and held Song Yuning's hand, staring into her eyes and interrupting her: "You, don't you have anything you want to say to me?"
Song Yuning sighed: "What do you want me to say? Say that I don't want you to take a concubine, say that I don't want you to go to other women?
You and I both know that this is impossible. Besides, I was already prepared when I decided to marry you. No matter who I marry, this will happen to me.
As for the pre-marital promise, Song Yuning had long forgotten it.
"You are a high and mighty prince, so it is impossible for me to be the only woman around you. Moreover, you are still thinking about that position. Such things will only happen more often in the future.
I don't mean to blame you. I feel bad, but I understand. As for the rest, there's no need to say more."
Song Yuning patted Xiao Yunzhan's hand, then pulled his own hand back.
Xiao Yunzhan looked at Song Yuning, whose face had no expression, but suddenly felt a little regretful. He felt that Song Yuning should not be like this.
Was he wrong to tie her up by force?
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