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
"He is known as the genius from Shuzhong where he used to live in. It is said that he is the son of Huang Xianyun. I've heard some news about Huang Xianyun, but I am not familiar with Huang Ziyue." Madam Qi understood what Sheng Weiqiao meant. She shook her head and said, "Huang Ziyue is both a genius and the Number Two Scholar at the court examination. Of course, all the news about him is positive. Now my father-in-law intends to promote this marriage and of course he praises Huang Ziyue. My parents and brothers of my original family are just normal people. They will never refuse it. But..."She hesitated for a while and continued with a little embarrassment, "But, you know. There has been no third person between me and your Eldest Brother over the years. Although I know this is rare, Jianan is my own daughter. I hope she can marry well."Madam Qi looked a little dark, "Even if they can't be the same as us, at least her husband should know the prior
After a short discussion, the Sheng Family all agreed that it was acceptable. It was mainly because Senior Master Sheng had been in Beijiang for many years and had a natural affection to the man in the army. Moreover, with the ten-year age gap, he might be more considerate and tolerant towards 16-year-old Sheng Weirao.Moreover, Old Madam Ming also indirectly expressed her approval. She thought that the social mood in Beijiang was relatively open and didn't pay much attention to women's chastity... It was poverty there, far from being rich like the central district. Many people were satisfied if they could have a wife. So there were not so many rules.As for the hardships of Beijiang, Sheng Lanci said, "It seems hard. Luxury goods such as silk and jewelry have been sent there constantly for many years. People there still bedeck with plenty of gold and silver, being noble and bejeweled on the grassland! The lower classes truly have a tough life. If We
"You want to know what I said to Mizhen today, right?" Rong Qingzhuo, in the Gaomi King Mansion, also asked Gaomi King the same question.Seeing Gaomi King kneading his temples wearily, Rong Qingzhuo went up to him immediately for a massage. Obviously, his skillful hands showed that Rong Qingzhuo had always been serving Gaomi King like this.With Rong Qingzhuo doing the massage, Gaomi King put down his hands, staring, in an unthinking way, at the gold pot with patterns of God of longevity, bamboos, and heron in front of him. The pot was one of the presents sent by Rong Qingzhuo and his wife for the birthday of Gaomi King several years ago.Although Gaomi King had a beloved golden pot rewarded by the Deceased Emperor on his desk, he replaced the golden pot immediately to show that he thought highly of and loved Rong Qingzhuo.This replacement demonstrated Gaomi King's firm and thoughtful support to Rong Qingzhuo, Gaomi King’s
Thinking over and over, Gaomi King felt worried still. After a long hesitation in the study, he couldn't help but go to Xiangji Hall in the end.Hearing that Gaomi King was here, Princess Gaomi frowned a bit. "We have been together for so many years. We even had lived apart since the ‘epidemic’ several years ago, and we would not meet with each other after nightfall. How come he is here now?" Princess Gaomi wondered to herself."It must have to do with Shuihe." Thinking for a while, Princess Gaomi told Nanny Zhao, "Otherwise, he would not rush to me at this time of night."Nanny Zhao thought so as well, "His Highness knows your temper. You have to hear him out no matter what he says. If you can't agree with him for real, His Highness would certainly not go against your will."Nanny Zhao was afraid that Princess Gaomi would have a bitter quarrel with Gaomi King before she knew the whole thing."Fine. It depends."