HCB Chapter 522 Sister-in-law, open the door, I am my brother 13
Chapter 522 Sister-in-law, open the door, I am my brother 13
"Don't worry, Princess. My sister is the most disciplined person and will naturally abide by the rules." Concubine Zhu persisted in digging holes and then changed the subject, "Princess, this hairpin was given by the prince, right? Pomegranates and grapes have good meanings."
The girls' eyes also fell on Jiuli with envy in their eyes. The red gold filigree craft was rare to begin with. The purple jade grapes and red jade pomegranates overlapped each other. It was a rare three-color jade. This craft should be something that could only be done in the palace, right?
"It was indeed given by the prince," Jiuli waved her round fan, smiling sweetly, "You have quite a few good things, don't you?"
"Your Highness treats me very well, but I don't know when a new sister came?" Concubine Zhu raised her hand subtly to adjust the gold and emerald hairpin with flowers, birds, fish and insects on her head.
"The eldest son couldn't leave your care when he was young. Is he doing better now?" Jiuli continued, "It's normal that you don't know. Madam Gan just arrived in the Imperial Capital a few days ago, and this is the first time we meet."
"It's me who is not well-informed." Concubine Zhu glanced at Madam Gan. However, this old lady just sat there calmly without paying her respects to the princess. Was she trying to give the princess a taste of displeasure?
Mrs. Gan, whose name was called, showed a hint of coquettishness in her eyes and her actions were arrogant, even more so than Mrs. Miao.
"Greetings, Princess," she said in an awkward manner.
"It's my turn to be fine, but why is Miss Zhu still squatting there?" Jiuli's eyes were smiling, but extremely cold.
Shuying had already told her the whole story. If Zhu Shuyue had not lost her manners and danced erotically in front of the emperor, causing King Jing to ask for her hand in marriage, she should be the Princess of Ming County now, instead of here!
"No gift,"
Jiuli uttered two words and gave Yingxiu a look.
"Madam Gan, it's time to serve tea." Yingxiu gestured to Yuelan to hold the tea, stand next to Madam Gan, and said softly.
Madam Gan showed superficial respect as she took the tea and handed it respectfully to Jiuli. No matter how arrogant she was, she knew that her status was only real after she had served tea to the mistress of the house!
"My name is Gan Luwei, and I'm here to serve tea to the princess." Madam Gan bowed her head slightly, her tone also full of respect.
He took a sip and put it on the plate.
"Once you enter the palace, serve the prince well and have children soon," Jiuli gave Yingxiu a look.
"This is something every lady has, and it can be considered a meeting gift. I hope you will work together and serve the prince well."
"Thank you for your grace, Princess. I am very happy." Mrs. Gan couldn't wait to put on the gold and agate bracelet when she saw it.
"Sister Gan is really beautiful. No wonder the prince likes her." Concubine Zhu took off the Lantian jade bracelet on her hand and put it on Madam Gan's hand. "Young people look good in anything they wear."
"Look at you, you've never seen the world," Concubine Li rolled her eyes. She didn't know what the prince saw in her. She took out the white magnolia hairpin from her head and said, "This is a gift for you."
After a round of greetings, Mrs. Gan finally recognized everyone. She was still cautious in her heart, but she looked carefree on the surface.
"There is another Madam Miao in the mansion who is about to give birth. You will be able to see her in a while." Jiuli added, "Summer comes earlier this year, so the ice allowance will be distributed in advance. Concubine Zhu, Concubine Li, and Madam Song will be given an extra 20 kilograms."
"Thank you for your grace, Princess," Concubine Li smiled happily. She knew that the princess was the best and it was right to cling to her.
"As for the rest, I will let Yingxiu inform you." Jiuli lowered her head and fiddled with the teacup in her hand, as if she was seeing off a guest.
"I'm leaving now." They shouted in unison and left one by one.
Madam Song went with Concubine Li, while Madam Gan went alone.
Zhu Shuyue followed Concubine Zhu, with resentment in her eyes. She had snatched the position of the princess and was still so hypocritical? When she won the heart of King Jing, she would definitely not let the concubine have an easy life!
Concubine Zhu glanced at her elder sister who was ambitious and had an obvious smile in her eyes. She knew that this princess was not someone who was easy to deal with!
Less than four months after entering the palace, she had already gained the prince's trust and reliance. All affairs of the rear house were under the charge of the princess, and even the palace's storehouse was in her hands.
It is obvious that he is very satisfied with the princess. He did not notice that Madam Gan was shallow and arrogant, but was very respectful. It was obvious that there was an expert guiding her.
"Sister, I have something else to do, so I'll go back to the yard first." Zhu Shuyue suddenly said to Concubine Zhu and turned away.
The smile on Concubine Zhu's lips became more and more cold. She was waiting to see her elder sister lose more than she gained, without even having to think about it.
"Master, the eldest young master should wake up. Shall we go back?" Zhenzhu looked at Concubine Zhu with a little heartache in her eyes.
"You are right," Concubine Zhu chuckled, "Has today's milk arrived? Remember to cook it for the eldest master."
At the same time, I was making my own plans and soon it was evening.
After bathing and changing clothes in the front yard, King Jing went towards the main courtyard wearing a bamboo green dragon robe. On the way, he heard the sound of a piano.
"Su Hua, who is playing the piano?" He stopped where he was, with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction where the piano sound came from.
"I don't know." Su Hua thought about it carefully and shook his head. This direction didn't look like the courtyard of any of the prince's concubines.
"Go to the main courtyard." King Jing showed hesitation on his face, but he calmed down instantly. His desire to have a legitimate son overcame everything.
You know, his brothers only have a few daughters and illegitimate sons, so it would be good news if he could come first.
"Go to the main courtyard." Su Hua gave an order and walked slowly behind King Jing, thinking that fortunately nothing happened.
Hearing this, she wanted to jump up and slap herself. "Your servant Zhu Shuyue greets His Royal Highness Prince Jing. May His Royal Highness be well."
King Jing subconsciously stopped and looked back, his breath stagnated. It was indeed the beauty he saw in the palace that day.
She was elegant and refined, and the white dress made her look like a fairy who had fallen into the mortal world. She looked at me with affectionate eyes.
The flower bed behind her became Zhu Shuyue's background.
"No need to be polite. Miss Zhu, are you feeling well here?" King Jing put away the surprise in his eyes and his mind was working rapidly.
It seems that Duke Ping is planning to place his bet on Zhu Shuyue? He sneered in his heart. How could these princes let their ministers be so picky? Aren't they afraid of breaking their own teeth?
"The princess is naturally very kind to me, but after all, she is not my family, so I feel a little restrained." As she spoke, her eyes would occasionally look towards King Jing, as if she wanted to welcome him back.
Unfortunately, King Jing grew up in the palace since he was a child, and he knew these methods very well, and he could even draw inferences from them.
"Miss Zhu, there is no need to do this. I'm sure the concubine will take good care of you. I have something else to do first." Prince Jing glanced at Zhu Shuyue again. Although she was beautiful, it was a pity that she lost her manners in front of the emperor.
Even if she was taken into the mansion, it would not bring him any help. The Zhu family could only have one woman as a concubine. As for the other position? He had already made plans and would not give it to her.
Zhu Shuyue stood there and watched King Jing go away. Her heart beat faster and faster, and a sharp look flashed in her eyes.
All the courtyards soon knew about this farce.