Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: The Same Lineage
Chapter 171: The Same Lineage
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Xiao Baoxin was silent. She knew that there was no such thing as a good banquet. She had to pay back.
Other than being looked at by the various Furen and Young Ladies with a warm and critical gaze, he also had to suffer the pain of being stuck between Empress Wang and Noble Consort Liu.
When you guys fight over wives and concubines, can’t you separate the situation?
As for Concubine Liu, you said that you were just a concubine. If you challenged the wife of the country, could you have a clear target and hit her at her soft spot? If you flirted with her without hurting her, would you be able to obtain practical benefits or anger her to the point of not killing her? Other than having fun with your mouth, there was no practical effect. Why bother?
Not to mention that the bracelet was made of eighteen arhats carved from red agate. The craftsmanship was extraordinary and the materials used were exquisite. It was really a street stall product. If it was transferred from the Empress ‘hands to someone else’s hands, it would be a hundred times more prestigious. It was not something that Imperial Concubine Liu could casually say.
“Liu-shi, it’s fine if you joke around with us sisters, but Lady Xiao is a little girl, I’m afraid she doesn’t know her background.”Empress Wang lightly pouted Noble Consort Liu. To dare to set a trap for her, the Empress, outside, the Emperor had spoiled her to the point of lawlessness. If he didn’t pout at her every day, she would really think that she, the Empress, was a coward.
Although he didn’t want to argue with the idiot, he couldn’t stand the repeated provocations. If he didn’t stab it out and let the idiot feel the length, the idiot wouldn’t stop.
“As the daughter of a foreign official, Madam Liu, you should set an example and not mess up the moral code.”
Noble Consort Liu’s face turned red from embarrassment. She flew into a rage out of humiliation.”This is something that the Empress said casually. Why is it that only you can say it and I can’t?”
” Empress Dowager,” She turned to complain to the Empress Dowager,””The Empress is clearly bullying people, and in front of a junior. Where can I put my face?”
Empress Dowager Pan only scratched her head. The Empress was clearly trying to embarrass him. Can’t you tell?
Who asked you to be so sharp-tongued?
“.. It’s a big holiday. You guys may be joking, but don’t scare the child.”Empress Dowager Pan began to smooth things over.
Xiao Baoxin expressed that he shouldn’t always bring her along.
Their Xiao family had made up their mind not to let the Crown Prince inherit the throne, but they also did not want to be dragged out without any backup.
Empress Wang knew when to stop and gave Empress Dowager Pan face. She rolled her eyes at Noble Consort Liu and said slowly,”Alright, you’re still acting coquettishly to the Empress Dowager at your age. Aren’t you afraid that Eldest Lady Xiao will be laughed at and have the temper of a child? I only said a few words to you, but look at you. You look like you’ve suffered a lot.”
“We came out to play just for fun. Don’t throw a childish tantrum during the festival. Don’t spoil the Empress Dowager’s mood.”
Since she had made all the good people, Noble Consort Liu had a belly full of anger and it was not easy to vent it. If they really quarreled, the Empress Dowager would only blame her for not knowing how to appreciate favors and making the Empress Dowager happy.
The handkerchief in her hand was almost twisted into a rope, and she couldn’t vent her anger even though her face was red.
In front of Emperor Yu Heng, she dared to throw a tantrum and roll around shamelessly. She knew that Emperor Yu Heng would fall for it. However, in front of Empress Dowager Pan and Empress Wang, Noble Consort Liu did not dare to do anything. They were all women, and no one would spoil her.
Although it was a high climb to the Waguan Temple, they had to pay their respects to the Buddha. Seeing that they had arrived at the main hall, Empress Dowager Pan heaved a sigh of relief. She did not want to stop talking, so she began to talk about Buddhism with the abbot who received them.
Emperor Yu Heng had a lot of children. Not counting those who died prematurely, he had thirteen sons and six daughters. However, they were not very old. The eldest was only seventeen years old, while the youngest son and daughter were less than a year old and only half a year old.
This time, the five people that he had brought along with him were all in front of Emperor Yu Heng. The four princesses followed Empress Wang, with Princess Xuancheng as the eldest. Empress Wang’s daughter was only three years old and had just caught a cold a while ago, so she was not brought out this time.
After paying their respects to Buddha, the group of people climbed high and looked into the distance. They walked along a mountain path. Although the scenery was beautiful, the wives and young ladies who usually did not give birth could not take it. Only Xiao Baoxin and Princess Xuancheng remained calm and unperturbed. The delicate Noble Consort Liu had long fallen behind. She was supported by the palace servants. Otherwise, she would have slid all the way to the foot of the mountain.
Madam Xie was pulled aside by Madam Xie of Minister Qi’s family. Ever since she married into the Xie family, the two families had interacted more frequently. Madam Xie didn’t want to reject her good intentions, and she also happened to inquire about the internal news of the Xie family. She gave Xiao Baoxin a look and let her experience it herself. She slowed down her footsteps and cooperated with Madam Xie of the Qi family to walk in slowly.
‘Vigorous and arrogant, no one is stronger than me!’
‘.. Except for my good friend, Lady Xiao!
When he was holding hands with Princess Xuancheng, Xiao Baoxin accidentally read her inner thoughts.
Xiao Baoxin:
As expected, she was the extremely cheerful and innocent Princess Xuancheng. Her voice complemented her proud face perfectly.
Gradually distancing herself from the ladies around her, Princess Xuancheng leaned closer to Xiao Baoxin and whispered in her ear,”
“How does your Xiao Baoshu look like? My mother wants me to marry your brother. What do you think?”
Xiao Baoxin:” You’re so straightforward as to reveal Noble Consort Liu’s purpose. Was it Noble Consort Liu’s idea, or were you just curious about choosing a son-in-law here?”
Their Xiao Family was firmly opposed to the Crown Prince ascending the throne, but they did not say that they wanted to get on the same boat as Xin ‘an King and marry a princess to serve at home.
‘Why aren’t you answering me, Eldest Lady? Was he too happy? Or do you think her brother is too ugly and not worthy of me?’
” It can’t be. The lady is so beautiful. Xiao Baoshu’s ugliness is limited, right?’
The corner of Xiao Baoxin’s mouth twitched. Princess Xuancheng was so cute that she couldn’t bear to play dumb.
“Princess, what do you think?” she asked.
“If Xiao Baoshu was as handsome as you, of course I would be willing. If you can’t marry my brother, it’s the same if I marry your brother. We’re all family. Speaking of which, what did he look like?”
“He’s not bad.” Xiao Baoxin told the truth. There was no point in hiding it, as it was not like they would not meet for a lifetime.
” He’s just unreliable. He’s a troublemaker, attracting cats and dogs-”
“Is he really that fun? It’s really like the legend. There are so many masters, but they still fought with the young masters of aristocratic families for you?”
After Princess Xuancheng learned of Noble Consort Liu’s plans, she had asked about Xiao Baoshu’s deeds.
Xiao Baoxin would never have dreamed that he would be so enthusiastic after hearing about these unreliable things about Xiao Baoshu. His eyes were glowing green, and he inexplicably felt that they were a good match…
How?
However, whether it was her parents ‘orders, the matchmaker’s words, or if she took the initiative to attack Xie Xian when she took a fancy to him, it was not something that she, as an elder sister, could decide.
The only thing she could do was to tell the truth.
“Yes, it’s just so unreliable.”
“How benevolent.” Princess Xuancheng sighed. Her tone was exactly the same as Empress Dowager Pan’s.
Xiao Baoxin was completely speechless. Were they talking about the same person? Was the unique aesthetic orientation of the royal family so similar? To be honest, she was a little flattered.
However, since he was praising her brother so sincerely, she couldn’t ruin it herself. She only nodded her head and agreed.
Princess Xuancheng said,”I really want to marry such an interesting and benevolent young man!’”