Song Yixiao was stunned at her words, then said, “Mother, you don’t have to be so insensitive. Of course I understand that you’re being considerate. After all, my husband has been consoling Emperor’s grandmother these days, and I need to take care of the mansion of Duke of Yan alone. While looking after Qingyue, I still need to prepare for the coming of my aunt’s family. You are doing this because you care for me. Although I regret it, how can I blame you?”
She meant what she said. After all, that was the impression Madam Lu had always given her.
But what Song Yixiao had said sounded like a knife in Madam Lu’s ears and she thought to herself, “Prime Minister Gu was right! As is said, familiarity breeds fondness. Although Eldest Young Lady was raised by the Song Family until she was eight years old, she already had a grudge against the Song Family because of Madam Liu. She was later brought up by Madam Wei in Prince of Hengshan’s mansion. How could sh
They had received news on the way that Jian Xubai had been visiting the Grand Empress Dowager at the palace day after day on the orders of the Emperor Duanhua, and that the mansion of Duke of Yan was presided over only by the young Duchess. She also had a daughter under the age of one, so it was obviously not easy for her to get away.So instead of sending a letter to the mansion of Duke of Yan in advance, they went straight to the door, so that Duchess wouldn't have to take the time to pick them up.Song Yixiao was surprised when the subordinate reported. She hurriedly changed her dress and went out to welcome them, "I didn't know that my aunt and uncle, my cousins and my sister-in-law were here. So I apologize for not being able to welcome you.""I was afraid you wouldn't be able to spare your time, so I didn't tell you. We come so suddenly. You must be tired out!" Jian Limiao was right. Jian Lizhi was not difficult to get along with.
Commandery Prince Zhongling was nine years old this year. It was supposed to be a good thing that the Crown Princess was finally pregnant again.But when she found out about this baby, the Crown Prince’s birth mother, Noble Consort Cui, died of an illness. There couldn’t be any big celebrations. And she had to stay a very low profile during the entire pregnancy.This time, the birth coincided with the former emperor's funeral. She returned to the imperial capital in a hurry from Cuihua Mountain. With a bumpy journey and the sudden change of temperature, despite the imperial physicians' efforts to protect the baby, she had been resting in bed since returning to the imperial capital, except for the first three days when she wept for the former emperor’s death.So when they heard that she had given birth to a little boy, they were relieved. Everyone thought that it was joy turned from extreme sorrow.No sooner had they prepared
“Brother, you also know that my Princess Consort was born by a concubine. Before she got married, she was raised in a manor. Therefore, she doesn’t know much about manners.” Prince of Liang said a little embarrassed, "But since we are married, and now we have an eldest legitimate son, naturally, we should just live a good life. Perhaps becoming a mother has changed her temperament, she has recently become more and more considerate. Every time I think back to the past, I feel regret!”Hearing this, Emperor Duanhua thought his brother was here to make amends for his sister-in-law.The Emperor did not like the things that Princess Consort of Liang did back then.But things had passed. And the one who ascended the throne was still him after all. In addition, as the son of the former emperor, Prince of Liang only married a concubine daughter. He was also affected by the Eastern Palace.So Emperor Duanhua had long forgotten such a
Jinxun looked around. Only after the other servants had withdrawn tactfully, did she say, "Isn't that so? I didn't know about it until I got the news. But since the wife of the heir of prince was there, I couldn't remind you!""That's strange. I've never even met Lord Xie. How could this have anything to do with me?" Song Yixiao could not help but be curious, "Tell me the reason!""Have you forgotten your uncle?" Jinxun whispered, "He wanted to return to the court a few years ago. But he didn’t find the job he wanted. Several years passed, and he gave up a little. He decided to return even if he was demoted to a lower rank. This time he came back to fill the vacant position of Vice President of the Imperial Academy. He is now the Governor of Lianzhou, a lower state, and the Governor of Lianzhou is a fourth-ranking official, while Vice President of the Imperial Academy is just a vice fourth-ranking official. It is two ranks lower than the Governor of
When Song Yixiao heard this, she knew that the Ji Family had been planning for Ji Wangzhu's future for a long time.It was probably because of this matter that Ji Zhou wanted to return to the court this time, even at the expense of demoting himself. Otherwise, Ji Zhou had been seeking to return to the court for a long time, and had waited for so many years, so how could he have been so anxious this year that he had brought his family back first before things were implemented?"Time really flies!" Song Yixiao thought about it and said politely, "A few years have passed in a flash. I remember when I was just married, I happened to have a casual conversation with Empress Wei from the Ji Family and mentioned her eldest brother's daughter. She was just a little girl at that time. But now she’s supposed to be at a similar age as Wangzhu. How time flies!"You knew that the Ji Family was not an imperial family. So, in the matter of the Crown Pri
Song Yixiao said, “There isn’t any. Otherwise, when Aunt was here, I wouldn’t have realized it until she implied it.”As she replied, she understood, “After all, the Crown Prince is only nine years old. And the former emperor died this year. Who would have dared to think about the Crown Prince’s marriage?”After all, everyone knew that Emperor Duanhua and the former emperor were in a good relationship. It had only been a few months since his own father died, and his grief had not yet subsided. How could he be in the mood to propose a marriage for his son? Additionally, his son was not at the right age to discuss marriage.Seeking an association with the royal family was common. But it was annoying to do it this way.“Those who are close haven’t mentioned it, but Aunt is thinking about it. There must be something inside.” Jian Xubai said, “The next time Aunt comes over, you can ask about it. If she wants our help, she needs t
“Do you think that Yourui doesn’t like Mr. Helou but she can’t resist the pressure from Mother, so she has to come to our mansion and meet with him?” That evening, when the couple entered the inner room, Song Yixiao sat in front of the dressing table, taking off her hairpins and rings in front of the bronze mirror, while saying, “I heard the maids say that in the garden of our mansion, while Mr. Helou was very attentive, Yourui kept ignoring him, very reluctantly.”Jian Xubai smiled and said, “You think she was ignoring him, but Helou thought that was the kind of reserve a proper lady should have! He just told me today that Yourui was so immaculate that she was not like any other woman. He obviously likes Yourui’s cold attitude. Besides, you probably don’t know that although Yourui is kind to us, she’s always aloof and polite to outsiders. Helou is not our family member yet, right?”“A girl should behave in a cold and reserved manner when she meets w
Hearing this, Pei Yourui smiled a little embarrassedly and said, “This is unconscionable but I have to admit. You must also know it. On Ping’an’s last birthday, I met Grand Princess Changxing in the eldest sister’s mansion. Grand Princess Changxing even made an apology to me at that time!”She showed an embarrassed and ashamed expression, “Of course I didn’t dare accept it at that time. You all know what has happened before, so I won’t say more about that. Therefore, when I saw she didn’t live a happy life with Prince Consort, it would be impossible that I didn’t feel gloating at all in my heart!”Saying this, she stood up and bowed deeply to Great Grand Princess Jinguo, “Mother, I am indebted to you. But I became gloating when Grand Princess Changxing didn’t get along well with her husband. I really don’t deserve your great kindness!”“This is also a common feeling. It is also the two of them who have wronged you. How could I blame you?