Emperor Xuanjing led a befuddled life, caring nothing in the world. When Empress Dowager Meng became very sick, almost near her death a few years ago, members of Meng Family were scared all over and anxious to stay at Xin Shou Palace day and night. On the contrary, Emperor Xuanjing was still having fun with Shu Sisters in West Palace. If it hadn't been for the reminder of Shu Sisters, Emperor Xuanjing would have never turned his eyes to Rong Shuihe and Sheng Weiqiao.
Empress Dowager Meng knew it quite well with no need for asking.
Rong Shuihe had regular contact with Shu Sisters these says. And in order to be closer to Rong Shuihe, Shu Family even got several musical experts to teach pretty girls in its family so as to swoop in and replace Sheng Weiqiao as soon as she stood down. Therefore, all people of Meng Family were firmly convinced that Shu Sisters had their eyes on Rong Shuihe as their accepted son.
Now Shu Sisters egged Emperor Xuanjing
Emperor Xuanjing didn’t give Empress Dowager Meng an exact answer but just started to praise Rong Shuihe after saying something meaningless. He also mentioned Sheng Weiqiao by the way. Actually, he was meant to say some nice words to their marriage, hoping that they could grow old together. Then he left after gifting something to this newly married couple.Just in few minutes after Emperor Xuanjing left, Empress Meng arrived at Xin Shou Palace.Empress Meng looked pale and uncomfortable. She kneeled down and apologized to Empress Dowager Meng, “Mother, I’m so sorry for my lateness. But I just felt uncomfortable recently. I beg your pardon.”Actually, Empress Dowager Meng was a little angry about Empress Meng’s lateness.If Empress Meng were also there just now, Empress Dowager Meng wouldn’t argue with Shu Sisters personally or get so angry for Shu Sisters’ joint resistance.What was more, Empress Dowager Meng didn’t da
At the same time, Rong Shuihe and Sheng Weiqiao were also discussing what happened in Royal Palace while eating something. “Although His Majesty didn’t give an exact answer, Shu Sisters have prepared for adopting you.” Sheng Weiqiao swallowed a spoonful of soup and said worriedly, "You said that you didn't want to be adopted by them. But judging from Shu Sisters' open argument with Empress Dowager Meng today, we will offend them completely if you refuse." People who were born in well-educated families paid attention to etiquette. For example, they couldn't speak when eating and sleeping. But Rong Shuihe used to be a pirate, so he naturally didn't care about this etiquette at all. As for Sheng Weiqiao, she was a real lady from a rich family indeed. But because she was too spoiled by her seniors and they didn't want her to be dull, she didn't think it important, either. Besides, Sheng Lanci had always been busy and it was rare to have a meal with his wife a
As Meng Family talked about Empress Meng, Empress Meng who didn't wear makeup today was speaking to Chunlai alone, "Apart from the herbs from the Empress Dowager, did we also receive the gifts from Meng Family?"Chunlai nodded, "State Duke Zheng Family gifted us a pair of ripe ginseng and a set of antique books from the former dynasty. Wuan Marquis Family gifted us five pairs of Ruyi, which supposedly helped to soothe nerves, and some refreshments. So did Chengyang Marquis Family.""They figure that antique books will amuse me, for I enjoyed reading within their recollection." Empress Meng sneered. She pretended to be engrossed in books so that she could evade the revolting social occasions. It was also because she had no access to other distractions back then. However, her so-called family hadn't realized it so far. They only figured that she fancied books, especially antique books.But Empress Meng wouldn't make a fuss over it, for she
Gaomi King had considered a lot before making the decision to send Rong Shuihe to Xijiang.As Wuan Marquis said, Shu Sisters didn't boast a noble parentage, for which they hadn't contrived to give their family any important duties, let alone to take the power for themselves since they found favor with the Emperor years ago. But their experience in Royal Palace had taught them that the Crown Prince selected by them wouldn't necessarily be acknowledged by the imperial court after Emperor Xuanjing passed away, especially when the Crown Prince was incompetent himself.Therefore, before sending Rong Shuihe away from Chang'an, Gaomi King must make Shu Sisters believe that there would be an opportunity for Rong Shuihe to gain military power.Or Shu Sisters wouldn't let Rong Shuhihe leave Chang’an!Meng Family, being unaware of Rong Shuihe's past, always believed that Rong Shuihe was brought up by Sheng Family. Thus, when they found
However, though others were on the alert for Princess Gaomi, she herself had not realized Rong Shuihe and Sheng Weiqiao would leave Chang'an soon. She was still angry with Sheng Weiqiao for bullying Rong Shuihe. She said, "Did you see that? She only lifted her eyes and glanced at Shuihe, and then Shuihe immediately became obedient to her. Obviously, she always bullies Shuihe, which makes Shuihe so afraid of her!"Nanny Zhao smiled obsequiously, "Your Grace, don't be so angry. Perhaps, Prince Mizhen is a broad-minded person who does not mind Princess Mizhen's little temper? After all, Princess Mizhen is still young. It's normal for her not to be so sensible sometimes."Princess Gaomi said sullenly, "She is seventeen years old! She is not young! It's clear that her family did not educate her well! With such a temperament, she will be a dotard even when she is seventy years old!"Nanny Zhao comforted her, "It's normal for her to be a little
Rong Shuihe always regarded Little Five as his brother, calling him "Fifth Brother". Therefore, since he got married in Chang'an, he would not leave Little Five alone in the distant Nanfeng County.Previously, when he went to the south with Sheng Weiqiao, he had hurried back to Chang'an with light packs and few servants. Therefore, he had left Little Five to Sheng Weiqiao and her father, letting them bring Little Five to Chang'an. Sheng Weiqiao often teased Little Five on their way to Chang'an out of boredom. Besides, Little Five knew that Sheng Weiqiao was not his food. Though he was not as obedient to Sheng Weiqiao as to Rong Shuihe, he was very tolerant. Then, they gradually got much more familiar with each other.Therefore, though Sheng Weiqiao just took advantage of Little Five to change the topic at that moment, she was also worried about him. She said, "Well, we'll leave Chang'an a few days later. How about Little Five?"Rong Shui
"Sweetie, why did you suddenly want to keep a beast?" When Old Madam Zhan was waiting for Sheng Weiqiao's answer, Sheng Lanci asked anxiously, "Could it be that someone bullied you?""You bet!" Sheng Weiqiao said angrily, "Little Five is so bad! I used to feed it on the way to Chang'an before, but it was still friendlier to Mizhen than it was to me when I went to see it with Mizhen the day before yesterday! So I have to keep a beast that can slap it down and give it a good lesson!"She thought it was just a trivial matter and her family wouldn’t refuse this small request.However, Sheng Lanci frowned upon hearing this. After exchanging glances with Madam Feng’s sister and the others, he said in a gentle tone, "Sweetie, Little Five has been with Mizhen for many years after all. You just have fed it for several months. So it naturally still cares more about Mizhen! As long as it doesn't hurt you, why should you make a fuss about those triv
Sheng Weiqiao didn't know what her husband had imagined from a lion cat. Although she felt disappointed that the beast which could help her slap down Rong Shuihe and Little Five became a docile lion cat, she didn't get angry at all. There were three reasons. Firstly, it was picked by her grandfather and Old Marquis Xu who even didn't have their lunch. Secondly, her father almost begged her to accept it. Thirdly, this lion cat was pretty and she liked it very much.So after returning to Prince Mizhen Mansion, she asked Jinli to send two little maids to serve that little lion cat. "It's best that they have kept cats before. They should know how to raise a cat."Jinli agreed and was about to do it while Sheng Weiqiao asked again, "Last time, I asked you to pick two more maids to help you... Do you have any candidates?""Yes, I do. But I am not very sure about what kind of maids you want, so there are ten more candidates." Jinli said cautiou