The atmosphere was low during the meal. The female family members of the Yang family just made some remarks, ate a few mouthfuls, and then stood up to leave. Several ladies of the Xiao family personally sent them to the Chuihua Gate.

After entering the second gate of the Yang Mansion, the fifth wife and Yu Lan got off the carriage, and the fifth wife's accompaniment, Kang's mother, came up to them sweating profusely.

"Mrs. Wu, you're back! Why don't you go see Engel quickly?"

The fifth wife's face turned pale, her feet went weak, and she was a little unsteady. Yulan had quick eyes and quick hands and supported her. The fifth wife didn't care about Xie Yulan, grabbed Kang's mother's hand and asked urgently: "Brother Eng

What's wrong with you?"

"I was fine in the morning, but suddenly started to have a fever just after noon. After a while, my hands and feet twitched, my lips moved, and the doctor said it was a convulsion..."

Yu Lan's heart moved: Could it be childhood epilepsy?

The fifth wife's head buzzed, and her legs gave way and she fell backward. Yulan supported her and whispered, "Fifth wife, are you okay?"

Mrs. Wu stood firm and shed tears. She didn't have time to say anything more. She just grabbed Kang's mother's hand and said, "Quickly, take me to see Brother Eng!" She hurriedly approached her.

He ran in the direction of Chunxuan. He even forgot to inform the eldest wife and the second wife.

The eldest wife complained: "This fifth brother and sister only cares about the children all day long and forgets even some basic etiquette!"

The second wife was also the one raising a son, so she defended the fifth wife: "It's a pity for the parents in the world. Sister-in-law, please be more tolerant!"

——Enge'er was seriously ill, and the fifth wife was frightened, her liver was damaged, her lungs were damaged, and she was helpless. The sister-in-law had a smile on her face. She had no son herself, and she wished that no one in the family could give birth to a son.

The two ladies exchanged greetings for a few more words and then parted in front of the Chuihua Gate. Yulan also said goodbye to the eldest lady and returned to Lvjingzhai.

After dinner in the evening, Yulan took the maid to Jichunxuan, and the fifth master also came back. When he saw Yulan, he just forced a smile, and the fifth wife took her to see Enge'er. The child was very sick and his face was pale.

, his complexion is extremely unhealthy, he is already two years old, he is skinny and he does not know whether he weighs ten pounds.

Seeing that the fifth wife's eyes were red from crying, he chose some nice words to persuade her and told her to relax. After sitting down for a cup of tea, he returned to Green Quiet Room.

The eldest wife took Yuxia and Yuxin back to Yining Residence in the main courtyard. In front of all the maids and women, she scolded Yuxia until she couldn't hold her head up. Then the punishment result was announced: grounding.

In January, he copied the "Girls' Commandments" a hundred times. Although the elder felt sorry for Yuxia, Yuxia had caused a big disaster in the Hou Mansion and almost brought shame to the entire Yang family. He really couldn't find a reason to excuse his daughter. Yuxia had no choice but to

She stayed in Hexiang Pavilion humiliatingly, copying the "Female Commandments" every day. The eldest wife would send a girl to pick it up every day. Miss Yuxia couldn't do it even if she wanted to be lazy.

Those who made mistakes were punished, but those who made meritorious deeds were not rewarded.

After a few days like this, Enge'er's condition became worse and worse. The fifth master changed several imperial doctors in succession, but no effect was seen. The fifth wife was in a panic and prayed to gods and Buddhas everywhere, but of course it was of no use.

Apart from occasionally going to Songhetang at the old lady's call, Yulan also went to Chunxuan whenever she had time. She couldn't do much to help her. She just helped Mrs. Jie Wu. She also took the time to copy a volume for her child.

After reading the book, the fifth wife took it and asked people to go to the temple to disperse.

A few days later, Princess Yinyue left Cining Palace and returned to Yanqing County Prince's Mansion. She immediately sent someone to Yang Mansion to post a message, asking Yu Lan to come over and say something.

Yulan couldn't laugh or cry as she took the post. The girl from the house only invited her. She was really trembling to accept the princess's love. Fortunately, Yinyue had already found a reason, and it was still the old-fashioned way of writing poems and essays. The second girl stayed at home.

Of course, it was inconvenient to go out after getting married. The five girls were banned and could not go out. The remaining girls were either mediocre in talent or still young. When they heard the poems being written, they shook their heads like rattles and did not want to go out.

Just inviting Yulan didn't seem so out of the ordinary.

Yulan went back to the old lady first and got her consent before going to Yiningyuan to go back to the eldest lady. The eldest lady was a little unhappy when she saw that Yinyue only invited Yulan alone, but the old lady had already agreed and she was the only one.

The daughter-in-law could not be easily dismissed, so she sent Yulan away with a few words of advice.

On the second day, Yulan took only two maids with him, got on Yang's carriage, and headed for the Yanqing County Prince's Palace. This time, there were no elders following him, so Yulan opened the car curtain a crack and looked at the beautiful street scene of the capital.

Zaiyouzai arrived at the Prince's Mansion.

Xiaoyu put on Yulan's hat and got off the carriage. She saw five vermilion-lacquered doors of Prince Duan's Mansion in front of her. There were two mighty stone lions at the door. A golden plaque hung high. There were three floors inside and three floors outside the door.

A group of guards. There was a faint atmosphere of tension.

Yulan couldn't help but feel a sudden change in her heart.

Yinyue had already sent a mother waiting at the door, and led Yulan into the palace through the west corner gate. Yulan got on a small sedan, carried by four well-dressed young men. Xiaoyue and Xiaoyu were with the mother.

After walking for a long time, I arrived at the hanging flower gate and dropped off the sedan chair.

Along the way, there were three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry. Xiaoyue and Xiaoyu were secretly frightened. They just thought it was the grand ostentation of the county prince's palace, but they didn't think much about it.

Yinyue was waiting at the second door with a smile. When she saw Yulan getting off the sedan, she immediately came up to her and said, "Cousin, you are here!"

Yulan smiled and was about to perform the national ceremony, but was pulled back by Yinyue, "Why are we sisters doing these false ceremonies?"

Yulan was really not used to kneeling and worshiping, so she took Yinyue's hand and said, "I should go and pay my respects to Third Aunt first."

Yinyue waved her hand: "Mom, there is a distinguished guest here today, please go directly to my room."

The Prince's Mansion of Yanqing County is very large, but there are not many masters. Yinyue lives in a small courtyard to the west of the central axis. It is said to be a small courtyard because it is compared with other courtyards in the Prince's Mansion. Yinyue's courtyard has three entrances in total.

Facing the entrance is a hallway, with five rooms in the main room and wing rooms on both sides of the main room. There are three wing rooms in the front room, which are connected by a hand-painted veranda to form a circular corridor. The courtyard is paved with blue bricks, and pear and crabapple trees are planted at the four corners.

There is a grape trellis in the middle covered with green vines.

The layout is very warm and comfortable.

Under the eaves of the main house stood several maids in official green armor. When they saw Yinyue and Yulan approaching, they all bent their knees to give them blessings. They were very well-trained.

Yu Lan couldn't help but take another high look at Yinyue.

Entering the main hall, the maid brought tea. It was the best Dongting Biluochun, Yulan's favorite tea.

Yulan couldn't help but be stunned: "How does my cousin know that I like to drink Biluochun?"

Yinyue smiled mysteriously and said, "If second brother knows, then I will know."

"Cousin Minchun? How did he know?"

"He specifically went to ask the third cousin! The second brother has been thinking hard for several days in order to give you a gift! He found out all the details about you. That Western ship model, he is usually very precious, I kept begging him

I asked him several times, but she refused to give it to me. I didn't expect that she would give it to you this time! You are really very generous." She laughed as she said that.

Yulan didn't know what to say for a moment, so she had no choice but to laugh with Yinyue. She had nothing to say and said, "I heard that my second cousin is already discussing marriage. She is the third girl from the Jiangxia Hou Mansion. Have you ever met my cousin?

It seems that she was not present at the birthday banquet of Jinghaihou Mansion!"

Yinyue nodded: "I have seen this girl before, and she is also first-rate in appearance, talent, and learning. It's a pity..."

"What's the pity?"

"It's a pity that my second brother is too outstanding," Yinyue's tone was full of pride, "Although Miss Zhou is provocative, my mother is still not satisfied. My second brother has always been a modest gentleman, but his reaction this time is very strange. He kept looking for

Mom pushed back several times, and we all felt a little strange. Mom and dad both dote on the second brother and respect his opinion on everything. I think this matter will probably go unsolved nine times out of ten. "

As she spoke, Yinyue suddenly paused, and her thoughtful gaze fell on Yulan. She was seen wearing a lotus-colored dress with clouds and wild geese patterns, a wide brocade, a wide dark green collar, and a braid on the breast, and her green hair was decorated with

Wearing a few sapphire blue beaded flowers, she is elegant and pure. Her eyebrows are like distant mountains, and her skin is like gelatin. Although she is dressed in a low-key manner, her elegant and aristocratic aura hits her face.

Even Yin Yue, who was used to seeing beauties of all kinds in the palace, was impressed by such an appearance. Needless to say, her character and talents were not to mention.

If she had a mother of noble birth, wouldn't she and her second brother be a perfect match? The second brother seemed to have a special regard for her, and he and she got along well. Wouldn't this be a good marriage?

Then I thought again, the second brother had great revenge in mind to save the world and the country. If he married the daughter of a prostitute and returned home, wouldn't he become the laughing stock of the civil and military ministers of the dynasty. His official reputation and future would be lost. How could his mother agree to this?

marriage?

Yulan didn't know that Yinyue had already changed so many thoughts in an instant, and heard that Yinyue had already changed the topic: "Last time in Jinghaihou Mansion, I offended Princess Yong'an. Yong'an is a small-minded man who holds grudges the most. He will enter the palace in the future.

You have to be more careful."

Yu Lan smiled and said: "I'm afraid that a small person like me won't have much chance to enter the palace. It's already great to be able to enter the prince's palace! But cousin, you often have to move around the east and west palaces, so you should be careful.

Hide, hidden arrows are hard to guard against!"

Yinyue said proudly: "I have fought with her countless times in the palace, but never once did she gain the upper hand! A clown is not worth mentioning at all. Her little tricks are nothing compared to the imperial concubine.

It’s not on the same level!”

Yinyue said: "When I got back, I sued her in front of Concubine Xiao. Concubine Xiao was so angry that she was made to kneel in the Buddhist hall of Yikun Palace for three whole days!"

Yulan was shocked and said uneasily: "Aren't you afraid of offending Concubine Xiao Huang?"

Yinyue blinked her eyes, smiled mischievously and said: "Don't worry, I have some face in front of the imperial concubine, not to mention I also have my own methods." She came close to Yu Lan and said with a low smile: "I did it on purpose.

I quarreled with Yongan and let the female officer next to the imperial concubine hear it. The female officer actually reported it to the imperial concubine..."

Yu Lan couldn't help but change some of her views on Yin Yue. She has always been a cute and naughty image, and she is everyone's pistachio. But in fact, she can move freely in the harem and win the favor of so many noble people. Yin Yue

How could it be a real little white flower, and how could it be without any scheming?

It's just that Yulan doesn't hate such girls! In order to survive, you have to pay a price.

Yulan was still a little surprised: "How come the imperial concubine didn't help her daughter, but instead helped us?"

Yin Yue said: "Humph, that idea of ​​the Xiao family is already Sima Zhao's heart - everyone knows it. The imperial concubine not only wants to win over her father and brother, but also wants to take her grandfather under her command. Who knew her own daughter was so stupid?

, instead of helping to set up the stage, he helped to destroy it. It was rare that he got into trouble with the daughter of the Yang family once he left the palace, and made everyone in the capital angry. Do you think the imperial concubine can not be angry? "

It turned out that Yinyue knew the cause and effect of this, so she deliberately leaked it to the imperial concubine and used her hands to deal with Princess Yong'an.

Yu Lan savored the information contained in it carefully, but her heart gradually became heavy, "So, does King Zhao want to get involved in the position of Prince of the East Palace?"

Yinyue sneered: "The Xiao family is so powerful, even if King Zhao doesn't want to, he can't resist the instigation below. What's more, the power of his mother's family is so huge. If there is a fight, although the prince occupies the orthodox position, he may not be able to win. So my grandfather.

The tendency is very important! Otherwise, the imperial concubine would not attach so much importance to the Yang family. As soon as she heard that Yongan had offended some of us, she immediately locked her up in the Buddhist hall. This is also for grandpa to see!"

The struggle for the legitimate heirs of the Tian family has always been the most dangerous. Once involved, the whole family might suffer, and Yulan couldn't help but feel a little worried. But of course the old man has to worry about these things, and Yulan, a woman in the house, can't help.

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To be continued...