NABC Chapter 214 Relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law
Chapter 214 Relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law
Cining Palace.
The Empress Dowager had just finished paying homage to Buddha and was surprised to learn that Concubine Yu had come so early in the morning.
Concubine Yu was chatting with Xinrong, and Qing'er was accompanying them. When they saw the Empress Dowager come in, they all stood up and saluted.
The old lady waved her hand gently: "Why did Concubine Yu come so early today?"
Concubine Yu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I am so happy to have a daughter-in-law like Xinrong. I am so happy that I can't sleep."
Hearing this, Xinrong blushed and lowered her head shyly. Concubine Yu was indeed very enthusiastic towards her, and she could feel that Concubine Yu liked her.
Hearing this, the old lady laughed and said: "Look at you, you are so grown up, you should be more stable, and your marriage is also planned. You are a good daughter-in-law and you can't run away."
Concubine Yu smiled and nodded repeatedly: "I have one more thing to ask. Can the marriages of our two children be arranged as soon as possible?"
"This... I'm afraid it's difficult." The old Buddha shook his head slightly. "We have to wait until Yongheng and Qing'er are done with their affairs. Besides, getting married is always a complicated matter."
Concubine Yu was a little disappointed, but she still smiled and said, "Look at me, I'm just a little anxious."
The old lady was a little helpless. This was too hasty.
"Where's Yongqi? If nothing else, let him take Xinrong around."
The Empress Dowager also wanted the two young people to get to know each other better, but when Concubine Yu heard this, the smile on her face froze.
Yongqi? Her good-for-nothing son was nowhere to be found.
Thinking of this, Concubine Yu said seriously: "Since you, Old Buddha, have mentioned this matter, I would like to talk to you about it as well."
The old man nodded: "What is it?"
"Yongqi is already grown up, and will soon start a family and build a career. I think we should control his temper and not let him run wild. I wonder if the southern tours have driven him crazy. He just goes out of the palace to play when he has nothing to do. How can he be a responsible adult?"
Concubine Yu hadn't said anything yet. After Yongqi got married, he should help the emperor share some of the burden. Because of Erkang's involvement before, the emperor obviously didn't value Yongqi as much, and he didn't know how to be anxious.
Concubine Yu's words made sense, and the old lady nodded: "It's time to calm down. So what are you going to do?"
"In my opinion, it would be better to revoke Yongqi's right to leave the palace. If he really needs to leave, then we can get your or the emperor's consent before letting him go."
Concubine Yu actually wanted to decide for herself whether Yongqi could leave the palace, but she didn't dare to say it in front of the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager was completely unaware of the little schemes between the mother and son, but Concubine Yu was right: it was time for Yongqi to calm down.
He was obviously very steady when he was young, but he became more and more regressive as he grew older.
"Okay, but I'm busy with the Emperor. As Yongqi's mother, you're the one who knows him best and cares about him the most. Why don't I let you decide on this matter? I'll speak to the Emperor first."
This is for the good of the child, the emperor will not refuse.
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Buddha."
After dealing with this matter, Concubine Yu felt relieved. She was confident that she could make Yongqi become the good son he used to be.
Look at Xinrong again. Whether it is family background, appearance, personality or ability, she is far better than Xiaoyanzi. If her son is not blind, he should know what to choose.
It’s just that Yongqi doesn’t understand Xinrong yet.
Thinking of this, she looked at Xinrong with a smile, "Xinrong, you are not familiar with this palace. Why don't you come with me to Yonghe Palace later?"
Xinrong was a little nervous. She looked up at the old lady and nodded when she saw that she had no intention of stopping her.
After Concubine Yu happily took Xinrong away, only the Empress Dowager and Qing'er were left.
The old Buddha shook his head slightly: "This Concubine Yu has finally gotten what she wanted."
Qing'er was a little worried. The old lady didn't know Yongqi's attitude, but she knew that Xinrong was thinking too simply.
Moreover, Concubine Yu's words today were obviously intended to stop Yongqi from meeting her, but I'm afraid it will backfire.
Qing'er is now very conflicted about whether or not to tell the Empress Dowager about Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi. If the Empress Dowager knew, she would definitely be very angry, but Qing'er feels bad if she hides it from her.
Jingyan is not here, so there is no one to help her make a decision.
Seeing Qing'er's little face wrinkled like a bitter gourd, the old lady was a little confused.
"Qing'er, what's wrong with you?"
"Ah, Master Buddha is fine, it's just that Yan'er is not here, so I'm a little uncomfortable."
After saying this, Qing'er was afraid that the Empress Dowager would notice something, so she said she wanted to go sit with Xiang Fei and hurriedly took her leave.
Looking at Qing'er's slightly flustered back, the old lady knew her very well, and she must be hiding something from her.
Qing'er has grown up and has her own worries.
The old lady pondered over it, but her thoughts went astray. Could it be that she was reluctant to leave because the wedding date was approaching?
Girls are always worried before getting married.
Thinking of this, the old lady smiled slightly and planned to wait for Qing'er to come back and coax her well. Well, she had to call Yan'er back as well.
Concubine Yu and Xinrong walked towards Yonghe Palace while chatting.
"Yongqi is actually a very kind-hearted child. After you get married, if he dares to disrespect you in the slightest, tell me and I will definitely deal with him."
Xinrong just smiled and nodded in response to Concubine Yu's repeated words. She hoped that Concubine Yu would really stand on her side after marriage as she said.
The two returned to Yonghe Palace, and Concubine Yu enthusiastically pulled Xinrong to chat.
Xinrong was a decent person. She was willing to take the initiative to get close to Concubine Yu, which naturally made Concubine Yu very happy.
"I don't have much to do in the palace on weekdays. I'm really looking forward to you coming to talk to me."
"It is Xinrong's blessing that Her Majesty does not think he is stupid."
At this time, Cai Lian came forward to serve tea to the two of them.
Concubine Yu smiled and said, "Xinrong, this girl is the one I told you about. She was the orphan Yongqi rescued during his southern tour. She's quite sensible and now she's with me, she's quite caring."
Xinrong smiled slightly and glanced at Cailian inconspicuously.
Following Concubine Yu's introduction, Cai Lian bowed to Xin Rong again and said, "This servant greets Princess Xin Rong."
Cai Lian is the type of harmless little white flower. She looks like an obedient person, but Xinrong knows that you can't judge a person by his appearance.
Just now on the road, when Concubine Yu was telling Xinrong the story of the Fifth Prince's life, she mentioned Cai Lian to prove the Fifth Prince's "kindness".
Now, Xinrong actually tasted some other meaning.
After all, among so many people on the southern tour, it was the Fifth Prince who brought Cai Lian back, and Concubine Yu liked her so much, and she was so anxious to introduce her to him.
Either Cai Lian is really a very good girl, or she is very resourceful.
Xinrong nodded politely: "Miss Cailian, please stand up."
After saying this, she smiled and looked at Concubine Yu, "Your Majesty, this is just the way the Fifth Prince is. He has a kind heart, and he is destined to be excellent and go far."
These words really hit the mark on Concubine Yu's heart. She pulled Xinrong aside and talked about other things about Yongqi, wishing that Xinrong would know everything about Yongqi's life from childhood to adulthood in just one day.
Xinrong was also a very good supporting actor. With just a few words, he made Concubine Yu feel like she had found a confidant in praising Yongqi.