The eldest gentleman sent Princess Yanqing and her entourage straight out of the palace. He watched the carriage with the emblem of the palace rumble away, and then returned to the inner house. Inside the hanging flower door, he saw a woman waiting there with two maids. It was the eldest wife.

The fifth girl, Yuxia, who was sent to take the eldest man to the main courtyard, was also waiting under the red-painted pillars. When she saw her father coming, she immediately came over to say hello. She said delicately: "Father, my daughter has been learning to draw plum blossoms recently, but she can't do it at all.

Okay, if father is free, can he go over and give his daughter a lesson?"

The eldest master always dotes on her, so he naturally agrees to it. Only then did the maids and women sent by the eldest wife have the opportunity to come forward to say hello. After saying a few words, the eldest master sent her away. So the father and daughter were surrounded by a group of maids and women.

We meandered downstairs and headed straight to Hexiang Pavilion.

It wasn't until everyone walked away that the woman who took the lead sighed bitterly: "I have never seen Hexiang Pavilion be so shameless. In order to win favor, they even sent their daughters out. All the ladies have lost their face! It's so shameless.

It’s your fault!” Everyone went back angrily to report to the eldest lady, but she didn’t mention it.

The eldest master walked for a while, and suddenly remembered that an important official matter in the outer courtyard had not been dealt with, so he told Yuxia to go back to Xiang Pavilion first, and he hurried to the south study room of the outer courtyard with a maid.

Yuxia returned to Hexiang Pavilion. As an aunt, Aunt Liu was not qualified to accompany the guests, but she had already received the news. She had already dressed up and stood guard at the gate of the courtyard. Seeing that the elder did not come with her, she couldn't help but be surprised. Yuxia held her biological mother's hand.

After entering the main room, she dismissed everyone and closed the door. As soon as she sat down, Aunt Liu couldn't help complaining: "My girl, you didn't think enough about this today! You, a girl, went to the second door in person.

Pick up your father... Mom knows you are doing it for your own good! Mom is not afraid of people poking her back, but you are a girl who has not left the court, and you are 'helping your aunt to fight for her favor'. It would be unpleasant to hear this!"

"Mother..." Yuxia murmured, and realized that something was wrong. After all, she was young and had not experienced the stability of Aunt Liu. In fact, with the degree of favor that Aunt Liu had, even if she competed for favor, she would definitely not be able to win the favor.

The daughter took action. It was because she was too impatient and messed up her plans. She had nothing to say to her biological mother. Yuxia said: "Mom, I called my father to Hexiang Pavilion because I thought... something happened.

I want to beg him..."

Aunt Liu asked in confusion: "What on earth is going on? Hesitating!"

"...I" Yuxia's face turned red, "I want to beg him...to tell me to my second cousin." After all, she is a lady, and she is still shy when talking about her marriage, even to her biological mother.

Aunt Liu couldn't help but be startled! The look on her face gradually became solemn: "Girl, you are a noble lady, a noble daughter of a wealthy family. All major marriage matters are dictated by your parents and the matchmaker. How can you interfere in your own marriage?

If Yiningju finds out about this, I don’t know how they will arrange it for you!"

Yuxia's face turned even redder, "Of course I won't go out and talk nonsense! Mom, what time has it been? Don't tell me these etiquette and rules! Father listens to you the most. You must help me this time."

Aunt Liu grabbed the armrest of the chair, her face looked thoughtful, and there was an aura in her brows. There was no one she didn't love about her children. What she said just now was just a few words to slap Yuxia, fearing that she would be caught.

If she really abides by etiquette and rules, how could she be like today, and could even compete with the principal wife?

He muttered and persuaded: "It's not like I haven't seen the second cousin young master before. Although he is also of royal blood and is considered to be a golden person, he also has a married brother above him. How can it be his turn to inherit the king's title? The former

I heard from your father that the Prince of Yanqing has written to the current emperor to ask for the title of Crown Prince for his eldest son. Once the throne of the Crown Prince is determined, the second cousin will become the Duke of the country. Moreover, the Prince of Yanqing has nothing to do with the country.

With great merit, the crown prince will continue to decline, but he will not even have the title of king..." Under the Great Chu system, except for a few of the royal family members who have made great contributions, the emperor will give them gold treasures and golden books, and receive a hereditary and irreplaceable title -

- In other words, no matter what title the father holds, his son will still have the same title - the rest are all downgraded to nobility. Without the iron hat of hereditary succession, the clan has become an idle clan after several generations. No wonder Aunt Liu

Some people look down on Ye Minchun.

The so-called county magistrate is not as good as the current one, and the county prince's palace sounds good to me. In terms of power and status, it can't be compared to the home of the prime minister. Even though the fifth girl Yuxia is a concubine, her aunt is extremely favored by the eldest father. In the prime minister's palace,

Her dignity is first-class. Food, clothing, schooling and education are all compared to those of a legitimate daughter. Yuxia has long regarded herself as a legitimate daughter. The eldest master has also expressed more than once that he will find a daughter for her in the future.

The best man in the world is married. Mother and daughter are more ambitious than the other. How can an ordinary clan notice?

"...You can't be obsessed with him just because he's good-looking. Getting married is a lifelong matter."

"Mom! What are you talking about?" Yuxia's face burned with embarrassment. Thinking of her cousin's handsome face, her heartbeat started to beat again. "Why don't you want to be more long-term? My second cousin has been friends with the prince since he was a child and studied together.

, practice martial arts together. If the prince ascends to the throne in the future, can he not be reused? He is also the grandson of Emperor Taizong, and he is both civil and military. He can lead soldiers and master politics. In the future, he will make several achievements and win a title.

It’s not difficult! There are many such examples throughout the ages.”

Aunt Liu's expression became solemn: "Who did you hear this from?" Although she is quite skillful and good at scheming, she is a housewife after all and does not pay much attention to the political affairs of the court. Naturally, she does not have much knowledge. But

Whether this statement makes sense or not remains to be judged.

Yuxia pouted and said, "That bitch from Lu Jingzhai said it." It wasn't Yulan who just said it in a hurry during the meal.

Aunt Liu was really surprised now: "How old is she? How could she have such knowledge?" Aunt Liu's eyes were deep and her expression became more and more serious: "My child, I advise you once again, don't talk to Qi again in the future.

The girl is right. She has such knowledge at a young age, how can she be easy to get along with? I can see that even the old lady's heart is slowly being won over by her, which shows her methods!"

"Mom, you still said that!" Yuxia suddenly stood up, thinking of the scenery of Yulan today, she became angry, "You are just a bitch born of a bitch, why should you argue with me? Why should you be so old?

Does the wife like her or not? Besides, what’s so great about her? If something happens, my father won’t stand by my side.” Thinking of the last time he tricked her, a proud smile appeared on his face.

Aunt Liu was so anxious that she jumped up and down: "Oh my little ancestor, why are you so stubborn! It is better to do less than to do more. If you have many enemies, you will build more walls for yourself! Why do you have to be at odds with her?

?”

Old and new grudges came to mind. The more Yuxia thought about it, the angrier she became: "She has been against me all day long and wants me to reconcile with her. Dream!" Aunt Liu persuaded her a few more times, but Yuxia just didn't listen. Time

Soon, the eldest master was coming soon, so he had to bring the topic back to Ye Minchun. He asked: "Isn't today's apricot blossom banquet just for the second cousin and the third cousin to see each other? Princess Yanqing

Do you have a favorite candidate in mind? Did the girl pay attention at the time? "

Yuxia frowned and thought for a long time: "Third aunt is kind to everyone, I don't see what she is special to anyone!" Then she smiled proudly and said: "I think although the capital is big, these so-called noble ladies

, that’s it, nothing special. In terms of appearance, talent, and learning, who can surpass me! The poems and essays I wrote today were ranked number one by the public. The daughter of another bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, see

The clothes he wears indicate that his family background is average. I’m afraid my father is a nerd who can only read to death, and the clothes he wears are all half-used!"

Aunt Liu looked at the flowery daughter in front of her and felt happy, "My child, there is no turning back when you shoot the bow. Have you thought about it? You are the second cousin of the young master?"

Yuxia said categorically: "I've thought about it! I just want to marry my cousin!"

Aunt Liu shook her head: "Don't be so full of words. In the past few years, mother has been planning your marriage. In fact, she has already thought about it for you. It's just that it's not easy for you to know about this matter, and the time is not yet mature.

, I have never told you in detail."

"I don't think my cousin can run away with a princely title! How can there be a title greater than the throne in this world, and how can there be a status more noble than a princess? Even those hereditary princes of the prince's palace, I also see

Not on board!"

"Of course there are those who are older than the prince!" Aunt Liu smiled mysteriously: "How about the East Palace...?"

"What? Mother..." Yuxia stood up in shock, "You, you want me to be... the Crown Princess... the Empress of the Middle Palace? Is this possible?" Her voice trembled with excitement. If so.

If she becomes the crown princess, then in the future when the prince becomes a great treasure, she will be the empress of the world, beneath one person and above tens of thousands of people. All people will fall at her feet. What a scenery and beauty it is.

The honor? Thinking of this, Yuxia felt a surge of blood rush to her head, making her whole body feel dizzy.

"……is it possible?"

"The prince is seventeen years old this year. The royal family pays more attention to the succession of heirs than the ordinary hairpin, bell and tripod family. But until now, the concubine position has been vacant, and there is not even a concubine. There are only a few low-ranking concubines around him.

Waiting for the concubines to attend..." Aunt Liu spoke in a soothing tone, with a convincing charm, "I have made insinuations to your father several times, and many ministers in the outer court have already written to the emperor, urging him to be the crown prince as soon as possible.

It’s time to choose the Crown Princess. Now that the Queen Mother is seriously ill, it is even more imperative for the Crown Prince to accept the Crown Princess!”

Yuxia asked blankly: "Why?"

Aunt Liu sighed softly, her daughter still had not learned her meticulousness. "You think, the great Chu rules the world with filial piety. If one day the empress dowager ascends to the throne, it will be a national mourning, and she will have to observe the rule for a year.

, The prince is already so old, how can he afford to delay it! I guess the Queen Mother is also very anxious and wants to arrange the prince's wedding as soon as possible. "

Yuxia felt excited after hearing this: "Then, I, I..."

"Once the edict for the prince's draft is issued, I will advise your father and ask him to ask the old man to send you to Yuqing Palace no matter what! The Yang family can also use this to consolidate the relationship with the prince. With your

Being talented and talented is a thing that has no harm at all. Your father should agree! As long as the old man nods his head, the emperor will not fail to give him face!" At this point, Aunt Liu sighed softly, her voice

Full of sourness: "It's a pity that you are not born to a wife after all. Royal dignity is more important. I am afraid that the position of the concubine..." is not for you!

"Zhonggong, Zhonggong doesn't have my share after all?" Yuxia slumped down on the chair, feeling like the cooked duck had just flown away, and she couldn't help but feel a sharp pain in her heart.

"Child!" Aunt Liu slowly walked to her daughter, knelt down, stretched out her hand to gently caress her smooth cheek, and tears burst out of the corners of her eyes: "It's all because of my failure, and I can't give you the status of my legitimate daughter.

. But don’t worry, as long as you can enter the East Palace, a noble concubine will not be able to escape in the future. With the support of our Yang family, as long as you have enough skill, you can give birth to Lin'er one day. Take a long-term view.

Even the seat of Cining Palace is not out of the question!"

Yes, as long as she is the daughter of the Yang family, as long as she is the granddaughter of the most powerful chief minister, even if she is not the princess, who would dare to bully her? With such a strong natal family, as long as she can give birth to a son, her future will be

There is a great chance that her son will become emperor. By then she will be the Queen Mother worshiped by thousands of people. Who dares to make an issue of whether a concubine is a concubine or not?

This is the road map that she has been fighting for all her life. Aunt Liu really has nothing to say to her daughter, and she has planned everything properly. After thinking about this, Yuxia finally felt better and felt that a bright road was already there.

Her eyes are slowly unfolding, and as long as she moves forward firmly step by step, a bright future is waiting for her.

Isn't this much better than being a princess who doesn't know if she has one?

"Mom, I understand! I listen to you!" Thinking of her second cousin's handsome and gentle face, Yuxia couldn't let go. But compared to the infinite honor and wealth of the heavenly family, Yuxia still resolutely gave up.

The second cousin was eliminated by KO.

Aunt Liu smiled with satisfaction, and her expression became solemn again: "Whether this matter will succeed or not depends on the attitude of the old man. I have already started to make arrangements. I have tried many times with your father, and it seems that he should not be too big.

The question is, let him ask the old man in the future, it will be much more effective than us. But even if this thing really comes true, the wealth and honor in this world will not be so easy to bear. The home of heaven is always a place of right and wrong, and the palace is full of troubles.

Yun Qi, there are more than ten times more conspiracies and calculations than those of the Yang family, and the path of the crown prince's side concubine is definitely not easy. My child, you have to be aware of it."

Yuxia nodded, and a look of greatness suddenly appeared between her brows: "I understand that the wealth and honor you get are not obtained in vain. They are all earned through fighting. With my daughter's character, family background, and appearance,

If you don't believe it, you will lose to others." She looked at Aunt Liu with burning eyes, "Isn't that how you fought for it..." A ready-made inspirational story about the mistress' rise to power was placed in front of her, and Miss Yuxia was full of confidence.

The fighting spirit is very high, "My daughter will learn from my mother in the future! My daughter will never mention the matter of my second cousin again!"

Aunt Liu laughed: "Silly boy, how can you be so honest! The matter of the crown prince's concubine is not something we can do just by thinking about it. There are many variables in the process, such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Zongren Mansion, Yuqing Palace, etc.

Queen, Queen Mother... I don’t know how many joints still need to be opened. This matter cannot be rushed, we have to plan slowly step by step. Of course it is good. If there is an accident, then we should do the next best thing. The second cousin of the young master has such a good family.

, it’s a pity to let it go…”

Yuxia was so impressed that she said, "Mom, you really have all the plans!" She reached out and pulled Aunt Liu's sleeves, "You have to teach me these plans and methods in the future! No matter whether you can marry into the East Palace or not, you will always do it in the future.

useful!"

"Okay! Okay!" Aunt Liu lovingly hugged Yuxia tightly, "As long as you want to learn, Mom will teach you everything! No matter what, Mom will do her best to make you happy. Just listen to your father's words.

, let’s wait for the imperial edict on the draft.”

The two mothers said a few more personal words, and Aunt Liu finally told her daughter: "Don't leak what happened today! If my wife finds out, she will definitely stop her!"

Yuxia nodded frequently: "Don't worry, I will keep it secret."

That night, the elder returned to Hexiang Pavilion after finishing his official business. Aunt Liu and Yuxia went into the room in person. Mother and daughter squeezed their shoulders and beat their legs, taking turns telling jokes to make him happy. The elder ate his daily meal.
Chapter completed!