Chapter 74
Now that it's almost the next year, Chang'an is also very cold. Whether it is in the palace or the various mansions of the nobles in the city, they are all busy, all thinking about removing the bad luck of the old year and waiting for the next year.
There is only one place in the Prime Minister's Mansion, which is quiet and not many people are walking around. It's not that the young courtiers didn't want to take advantage of the New Year's holiday, but they just heard that the prime minister had specially greeted him. The young lady was weak and lethargic, so no matter what her status, she should not come to the prime minister's residence to disturb her.
"This is Qiu Lubai, the governor of Lanzhou who came to Beijing as a tribute. It's the most suitable way to warm up the body these days." When Xiang Ning came into the room, she put the black lacquer square on the table and said with a smile, "Mrs. , this is what the Prime Minister left for you on a special trip before he entered the dynasty. Would you like the servant to serve you a cup now?"
Jiang Niannian knew that this was Gu Changqing still thinking about when she was in the Zhaoyang Palace, but she hid the people's South What about the shochu thing? So he said, "You can collect a few jars and bury them in the garden. The rest can be used in the kitchen for food. As for the last jar... just keep it for now and use it together when the Prime Minister comes back."
Xiang Ning nodded and replied "Okay".
Before he finished speaking, Gu Changqing walked in from outside, took off the big cloak on his body and gave it to the servant next to him, and asked, "What do you want to use with me?"
Xiang Ning smiled and said, "That's it. This Qiu Lubai from Lanzhou, the young lady said that she made a special trip to wait for you to come back before unsealing it."
Gu Changqing said "um", motioned the girl to step back, and closed the door.
When the girl went, only the two of them were left in the room. Only then did Gu Changqing embrace Jiang Niannian's waist, kissed her forehead, and said in a low voice, "I can't wait to have a drink. It seems that after leaving this morning, Niannian's body is completely healed. Isn't it?" The little girl looked bewildered, and he got closer before he said warmly, "So, if you forgive me again in the future, I won't believe you." Jiang Niannian
: "?"
Those things, the girl's beautiful little face showed a bit of uncontrollable shyness again.
"You are too embarrassed to mention this." She opened her mouth, but because of her little daughter's thoughts, she didn't know how to answer for a while.
However, at this time, he lowered his eyelashes slightly, and said in a coquettish voice, "...Isn't it all because of you?" Do you blame me?" He paused, smiled slightly, and then said solemnly, "If it wasn't for Nian Nian's willingness to cooperate with me, why would I be willing to let you suffer half the grievance?"
Hearing his words, Jiang Nian Nian felt embarrassed again. After a few minutes, he blinked his eyelashes twice before saying, "...Forget it, I won't argue with you anymore, I can't talk to you anyway."
Next to them was the bronze mirror, and Jiang Niannian lowered his eyes to look at the past. , I can still see the faint traces left on the neck, which completely reflect the boudoir's taste, and fall on the girl's body. Jiang Niannian can't wait to quietly look away, not wanting to be seen by Gu Changqing.
Gu Changqing saw her thoughts, held her hand, and then kissed the bright red marks on Jiang Niannian's jade white neck. The expression on the cold and cold face of Zhang Qingjun was also like a smile, not a smile: "—Niannian is in front of my husband, why should I be so shy?"
Jiang Niannian's voice was slightly choked, but he couldn't say anything to refute, he could only shy away. After a few glances at him, he said softly, "Don't forget, sir, it's blue sky and day."
Gu Changqing's lips smiled deeper, stroked her long hair, and after a moment of silence, she said warmly, "I'm taking care of Nian Nian Nian. Your body won't do anything you don't want to do."
This voice was clear and gentle, and it was also very comforting.
After some tender and sweet teasing, Gu Changqing let go of Jiang Niannian, picked up a pile of books on the case, sat down, and said lightly: "New Year's Eve is approaching, there are rules in the palace, and it is the wife of the court who needs to enter. The palace attendant, the maid came to mention it again today. If you don't want to go, I will resign for you."
Jiang Niannian glanced at him, but said, "But if you don't go every time, the adults don't worry, won't it make people suspicious? Is it?"
You know, since the Prime Minister's Mansion was newly married, almost everyone has not seen the shadow of the young lady again. At first, I just said that the Prime Minister is the only one who favors him. Although he has always been cold-hearted, when he was newly married, he also knew that Jin Wu Zang Jiao was not allowed to approach his little wife. But... it's been such a long time, if it's the tenderness in his bones, it should be over. Why is the Prime Minister still hiding the young lady like this?
The Prime Minister's Mansion was blocked like a railroad, so people could not help but speculate.
Gu Changqing lowered her eyebrows and smiled, and said, "When have I ever cared about what others said? Nian Nian, only you are safe and sound."
Jiang Nian Nian's heart softened a little, her eyelashes slowly blinked, she pondered for a moment, but it was light Lightly said: "I know the thoughts of the adults. However, since the identity of the adults is still there, I can't just be a tortoise, and let the adults answer those rumors alone."
... Even though she knew very well . , This time entering the palace and seeing His Majesty and Concubine Jia, with her identity, it will inevitably be another fluctuation. But she still wants to go. Since she is Gu Changqing's wife and he is a person above ten thousand people, she can't just stay in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
There was a faint smile on Gu Changqing's lips, and she asked her, "Is it really all because of me?"
Jiang Niannian said "um". When looking at him, the young woman's clear eyes were free of impurities, and soon lowered again. It's just that people can't help but get caught up in believing everything he says.
Gu Changqing's eyes finally changed, and then he waved his hand and said, "...Niannian, come here."
He put the hug on his lap, pursed the corners of his lips slightly, and finally said a word and said in a low voice: " With a wife like this, what can a husband ask for? Nian Nian knows that I just want to monopolize you."
Jiang Nian Nian pinched his shoulders, lowered his eyelashes, and said softly, "Your lord is talking nonsense again. … Besides you, who else am I?"
In front of the affectionate man, the little girl was held in his arms, and her voice was soft and sweet. The narrow and slightly raised peach blossom eyes are even more watery, and the reddishness is so captivating. This small mouth seems to be a warm fire, and it can melt all the ice, even if it is a cold person like Gu Changqing.
Gu Changqing's articulated fingers supported the back of her head and said, "But Niannian still has to enter the palace, so that so many people will see it. I can't bear it."
Jiang Niannian pushed him and said in a low voice, "...don't talk nonsense. Well, I'm clearly for you too." It's okay for
a person to be possessive, but she didn't realize it before, and Gu Changqing was a little too much. →_→ Gu Changqing's eyelids
drooped slightly, his Adam's apple moved slightly, with a smile that was not a smile.
Biting her lip in a low voice, Jiaojiao responded, and finally Gu Changqing went on.
...
On New Year's Eve, Gu Changqing, as the prime minister of the cabinet and the head of the courtiers, will go to Wenhua Pavilion to participate in the court affairs of Baiguan. In addition, every time the temperature turns around at the turn of winter and spring, the southern borders of Great Ye, such as Binzhou and Qizhou, have hidden dangers of melting snow and continuous flooding. Therefore, even on such a festive occasion, the prime minister could not stay in the mansion.
Xiang Ning knew that her wife was going to enter the palace for the New Year's Eve banquet today, and the Prime Minister had also instructed that keeping her body warm was the most important thing. So she chose a dark red dan-patterned deep coat for the lady, with a silver-white background and emerald-patterned brocade feather satin cloak. It will not be too conspicuous, and it is in line with the status of the imperial court's wife. In addition, it will not lose the noble atmosphere of the Prime Minister's Mansion, making people feel that the lady despised the banquet in the palace.
"Lord Prime Minister said that although the lord is not in the palace, he is aware of everything in the palace. Duan Duan will not make you feel wronged in the slightest."
Jiang Niannian curled his lips, and there was a glimmer of light in his eyes, and then said softly: "He It's always like this, I can't let go of it at all, do you really think I'm just a child?"
As Xiang Ning tied the straps of her cloak for her, her smile deepened, "My lord is so attentive, it's not because he loves his wife. Who is outside who doesn't envy the love between you and your wife? What? It must be someone from the palace, because of the Prime Minister's sake, I don't dare to neglect my wife."
Whenever it is mentioned that the lady has a deep relationship with the adults, the adults only dote on the lady, and in the eyes of this little girl Xiang Ning, There is always a sense of pride.
Jiang Niannian hooked her nose and said lightly, "You know everything."
Rao said so on his face, but Jiang Niannian's heart was always uneasy.
She knew Xu Zhiyu's temperament perfectly, but the heroine with tenacious vitality and Gu Changqing was someone she liked, how could she call her An Ning so easily? I am afraid that Xu Zhiyu had already prepared for this palace banquet.
...
Standing on the long corridor in the palace, the palace is still so beautiful. And because of the New Year's Eve, it was approaching night, and there were red lights hanging under the palace walls. The scenery was gentle and gentle, but it was out of tune with this cold place.
In addition to Jiang Niannian, many court officials' wives are also waiting here.
When Jiang Niannian stepped off the carriage, he could feel the inexplicable eyes gathered from all over the place. With some fear, admiration, and caution. After all, the position of the Prime Minister's Mansion in the court is known to everyone, and no one dares to collide with the Prime Minister's most beloved bride.
- Could it be that this is His Majesty's former favorite concubine, Mrs. Jiang, the only favored wife of the Prime Minister's residence? Looking at this beautiful face, they were tacitly aware of it, and understood most of it, and it was so fascinating, no wonder the Prime Minister and His Majesty couldn't control it!
Those life women are afraid of her, but Jiang Niannian will not take the initiative to meet them and get closer to them. But at this moment, a surprised voice came from there, "Niannian, is it really you?"
Jiang Niannian looked back, it turned out that Lu Yagui is now Yagui. She rolled her eyes and asked with a smile, "Why did my sister come out?"
The elegant concubine hurried over a few steps, took Jiang Niannian's hand and said, "I heard that you are going to enter the palace today, so I came to pick you up specially. Palace."
... After all, Jiang Niannian's identity is so delicate. If it is said to meet His Majesty in the palace, the Queen Mother and Concubine Jia are all uncomfortable. And with Gu Changqing's temperament, anyone he wants to protect will naturally protect them extremely well and will never give others the slightest chance.
Jiang Niannian lowered his eyebrows and said warmly, "Don't worry, he knows everything. I'm already his wife, so I can't hide in the Prime Minister's mansion forever?
" With unprecedented happiness, she was originally a very delicate beauty embryo, and she was an elegant and noble concubine, and she couldn't help but soften most of her heart. She smiled slightly, held her hand and said, "When I see you, I know that the adults and you must be very good. In this way, I can feel at ease.
" , it is true that there will be all kinds of criticism, but it will not hurt their feelings at all. Jiang Niannian is really happy to be able to leave the big cage of the palace.
Jiang Niannian naturally would not deny Lu Yabi's words, with a slight shyness between his brows and eyes, and then said in a low voice, "...Yes."
Although it was a short word, the young daughter's thoughts as a bride had long been concealed. Can't stop, gentle and demure like water.
However, at this moment, there was the voice of a noble person talking over there. It was Yu noble person, and she was accompanying Xu Jiafei through this place.
However, when her eyes touched Jiang Niannian's figure, Xu Zhiyu's expression became uncontrollable, and she gritted her teeth. And He Xiangrong followed her line of sight, and naturally knew exactly what her sister was thinking.
"...Sister, I'm fine." He Xiangrong said in a low voice, "Now you are the concubine Jia, she is just a court-ordered woman." The
court-ordered woman? Xu Zhiyu grabbed her hand and sneered. It is the position of the first-rank prime minister's wife, which is much more noble than many concubines and masters in the palace.
At this time, Jiang Niannian also saw them.
"Jiafei Niangniang, Yuguiren." The delicate and delicate jaw gradually converged, and Jiang Niannian only smiled and asked, "I haven't seen you for a long time, I wonder how Niangniang is doing recently?"
Under the halo of the night lamp in the palace, the girl's expression The face, in addition to being beautiful and charming, was also a bit arrogant, but it made Xu Zhiyu feel that she was a respectable person now.
Jiang Niannian knew in her heart that Xu Zhiyu would definitely stare at her when she entered the palace this time. So, why don't you take the initiative to say a few words to them. To avoid secret suspicions in their own minds, is it really not hard work?
Xu Zhiyu froze for a moment, and then walked towards this side.
Seeing the concubine Jia's concubine and the nobles coming here, those court wives all bowed respectfully and greeted them. After all, after Concubine Jiang Chen left the palace, His Majesty's harem was in ruins, and looking around, it was the Master Jia who had the most splendid future.
However, Xu Zhiyu ignored them and tried her best to smile before saying: "This palace is very good, but I haven't seen the Prime Minister's wife for many days. I must be in the boudoir with the Prime Minister and get along very well? That's why the Prime Minister is so talented. I know how to hide you, even we can't even look at you."
As soon as these words came out, the smile on Jiang Niannian's lips could not help but restrain a bit. The people standing around are all well-bred noble ladies. As a concubine, the female hostess, but she said such words directly, didn't she slap her own face? Thinking about it, she really hated it bitterly in her heart, so she didn't want to say anything, she would rather hurt herself eight thousand, but also embarrass her.
Jiang Niannian did not agree with her, she slowly blinked her eyes before lowering her eyes, and said with a light smile, "I have always had a deep relationship with the Prime Minister, so the lord is naturally reluctant to let me go. Besides, I also I can't bear to be my lord."
Xu Zhiyu's expression suddenly changed.
Jiang Niannian stared straight into Xu Zhiyu's eyes, and continued: "--I just don't know something, the concubine Jia is your majesty's favorite concubine, so why would she ask about the boudoir in the public eye? Don't you think it hurts the face in the palace and the national sports?"
Xu Zhiyu gritted her teeth: "But didn't you say it too?"
Jiang Niannian replied with a half-smile, "I said it only to answer the words of the Empress Jia, the Prime Minister and I are already a strong husband and wife, and our love is very strong, so why hide it?" The little girl smiled.
She knew in her heart that what Xu Zhiyu hated the most was that Gu Changqing showed no mercy to her, but was deeply in love with other women.
Since she wanted to embarrass herself like this, then she... could only pierce Xu Zhiyu's poor self-esteem.
Tit for tat, she won't be soft-hearted.
Sure enough, although Xu Zhiyu's face did not change much, Jiang Niannian saw her fingers trembling slightly, and finally took a deep breath, and finally grasped her clothes tightly.
It hurts to think that she has a deep love for her, but she can't ask for it. Jiang Niannian's eyes became a little colder.
"Madam is so delicate, and the Prime Minister loves you alone. Naturally, no one knows about this." Xu Zhiyu smiled bitterly, and then said bitterly: "...Only in this way, it will not be in vain. The Prime Minister personally asked the Queen Mother to give you back. The family's feelings."
Seeing her sister like this, He Xiangrong also guessed how much pain she felt in her heart. This Jiang family is no longer a concubine, but she is still so coddled and rude, not showing mercy, she is simply domineering to the core. He immediately smiled coldly and said, "The Prime Minister's wife is really not ashamed. After all, the lady was once His Majesty's concubine. Even if the Prime Minister really loves you alone now, you shouldn't take it to the palace. What's the matter, Madam? Are you so reckless?" Before
Jiang Niannian could speak, Lu Yabi moved her lips and interrupted her slowly: "...What Yu Guiren said was even more absurd, and what happened in the first place was also absurd. The Prime Minister made the decision with one hand. Yu Guiren has an objection to this, do you also want to brush the Prime Minister's face?"
He Xiangrong glared at her, "I don't mean it, your concubine and maiden don't want to spit."
She knew clearly in her heart. It's very, even if she has a good face in this harem, she has no family background to rely on, and she would never dare to rush into the Prime Minister's Mansion.
However, seeing Jiang Shi's relaxed, determined and calm look, and that Hu Meizi's face looking down at her like that, He Xiangrong only felt that her heart was being stomped on the ground, and It was crushed again, but no matter how hard it was, it couldn't be slowed down.
At this time, a maid from Changle Palace came to report and said, "Mrs. Empress, Madam, the Empress Dowager has a purpose. It is said that Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager have already settled in the Xuan Shi Palace, please go there as soon as possible. ." In the face of
this farce, those court wives were already consciously embarrassed and could not stay any longer. After saying goodbye to several concubines, I was busy following my grandmother, and went there together.
Xu Zhiyu suppressed the slight gleam in her eyes and glanced at Jiang Niannian with some hatred, but she curled her lips and said softly: "Since it was ordered by the Empress Dowager, we should hurry up. Sister, why do you have to be with the Prime Minister's wife? Arguing is nothing but a waste of words."
However, Xu Zhiyu didn't think so in her heart. Since the Prime Minister is not here in the palace tonight, could it be... Is there anyone else who can protect Jiang Niannian?
Relying on Gu Changqing's backing, she can step on her and He Xiangrong on the ground. What about the Queen Mother and Your Majesty, is it because the Prime Minister dare not touch her at all!