In the end, Yan Zhao and Si Tuzhou played a childish game of "kiss me, I kiss you" at the gate of the palace for a while, but when they went back, they drank several bowls of ginger soup to drive away the cold before falling asleep.

Looking back, Yan Zhao didn't forget about Princess Yu, and told Concubine Shu when he entered the palace to pay his respects on Yuan Ri.

Concubine Jing is considered an old man in the palace. Even if the fourth and third sons are occasionally dirty in the court, the affairs of the previous court are not serious enough to involve the harem, so Concubine Shu will not use means to embarrass the fourth mother and concubine.

After Yan Zhao mentioned it to her, Concubine Shu ordered the people in the Imperial Hospital to take care of Concubine Jing carefully.

Princess Yu was very grateful for this incident, and after a while, she sent a post to visit Prince Chu's mansion.

Yan Zhao was a little surprised, this matter was just a matter of little effort to her.Furthermore, Concubine Shu and Concubine Jing have no enmity. Si Tuzhou often gossips with her about His Majesty and Concubine Shu in private.

Even in the face of Princess Yu's gratitude, she only smiled slightly and said, "Concubine Mother has always been kind, and Concubine Jing is one of the four concubines. Waiting for Concubine Jing."

It has to be said that the royal family is really a place to train people, and Yan Zhao feels that his speaking skills have improved a lot.

Princess Yu nodded her head, but she also understood in her heart that the scariest thing in this harem is not the mistreatment, but the neglect, and it is often a single neglect that kills people. Concubine Jing is weak and sick, even if she can't make it through one day, His Majesty probably won't care.

On the other hand, now that Concubine Shu, who is in charge of the harem, speaks out, the imperial hospital in the palace has paid a lot of attention to Concubine Jing, and there are imperial physicians guarding Jing'an Palace at twelve hours a day.

In addition, the Chu Palace also sent some tonics and medicinal materials that are good for the body, even if the Yu Palace has no shortage, they will not take this kindness lightly. At least didn't see any other palaces sending people over to say hello. Concubine Jing is not in good health in winter, and it is no secret inside and outside the palace.

It's just that King Yu is no better than King Chu, King Wei and the others are favored, and they are always cautious, so it's not easy to bring the matter of mother and concubine's illness to the imperial court.

But the biological mother and child, the blood is connected to the heart, how can really not care. As a wife and daughter-in-law, Concubine Yu is naturally more caring. She should not cause trouble to the prince, but also take good care of Concubine Jing's health. If Princess Chu was not willing to help, it might not have such a good result.

Concubine Yu's visit this time was actually very careful, and she would not mention her husband, King Yu, in her conversation. was afraid that the other party would ask for favors in return. For example, King Chu is in the limelight and has a bright future, so he might not want King Yu to stand in line to support him.

Now she is only begging Princess Chu in private, and has nothing to do with King Yu, even if she has a request, she can refuse it.

Although she is not as good at dancing as other concubines, she dare not accept casually for matters related to the court.

But Princess Yu doesn't want to be too ugly, otherwise her mother-in-law, Concubine Jing, might be sad in the palace. This is why she is also the direct daughter-in-law of Concubine Shu, she did not look for Princess Wei, but Princess Chu who had just married into the royal family. In comparison, Princess Chu seemed much easier to deal with.

And the result also made her rejoice that this Princess Chu didn't seem to have that kind of thought at all, and she didn't care much about the affairs in the court, so she invited her to taste the new dim sum made in the mansion and chat about anecdotes in Beijing.

Concubine Yu's mood gradually relaxed, and she also liked her more and more.

In the past, there were also many comments about this Princess Chu. From the six princes asking for a marriage in person to marrying into the royal family, even the picky concubine Shu Shu loved her so much. There are rumors that she is blessed with deep blessings, and others say that this person is really extraordinary, with extraordinary skills and unfathomable skills, and she has won the hearts of her husband and mother-in-law without making a sound.

Concubine Yu didn't think about whether the other party was the former or the latter, after all, it was not easy to offend casually. This kindness is also remembered, and we will get along as usual in the future.

Yan Zhao only treats the visitor as a guest, just an extra friend for the dim sum tea party. Moreover, Princess Yu is one of the easier-to-get along with among the imperial concubine women she has ever seen, probably because she has helped Concubine Jing in this matter.

Moreover, Princess Yu also stayed in Jiang Nan, and her father was once Jiang Nan's chief envoy, so the two also had something to talk about.

The upbringing of the noble girls in the Daning Dynasty was extraordinary. Before leaving the court, Princess Yu also traveled all over the country with her father.

It can be seen that the royal family's vision of picking a daughter-in-law is not generally high. Yan Zhao doubts whether he will lower this level, apart from modern knowledge.

Concubine Yu may not speak so casually for a long time. She has been in Capital City for a long time, and she is in the complicated royal family. There is no need to break up any sentence and think about it. Let alone small talk, it is even naturalHe didn't dare to reveal anything.

After going back, Princess Yu did not forget to tell her prince about her visit to Chu Palace.

"Thank you, princess." Yu Wang patted the back of his wife's hand, and then said in a warm voice, "If you think it's good, you can have more contact with Chu princess in the future."

Some things are not easy for him to come forward, it is better for the concubine's family members to communicate.

As for standing in line, it's impossible, they are all nobles and nobles, and who would like to be inferior to others without fighting.

After the beginning of spring, the biggest event in Beijing is Chunwei. From the title on the Gold List to the Qionglin Banquet, there were many lively topics.

"Ziqi!" Xiao Jingxuan saw him from a distance, and hurried over to greet him.

After that incident, not only did the two have no rift, but Xiao Jingxuan recognized Song Han's character more and more, and the relationship became closer.

The two took the exam together, and both were on the list. There are 21 scholars in this subject, my friend Song Han happened to be in the third place, and was named Tanhualang, Xiao Jingxuan was slightly behind, but also ranked ninth, he was only twenty years old, and he could fight among 3,000 people Come out, a high school Jinshi is enough to be proud.

"I've heard that the matchmaker from Capital City has almost broken the threshold of your house these days."

Song Han smiled helplessly, "You are making fun of me."

Xiao Jingxuan doesn't have to worry, his parents are the ones to make decisions about his marriage. In comparison, Song Han's family has only one grandfather, and he is a handsome and elegant Tanhualang in his twenties. He is clearly a blue chip stock, and don't know how many people in Beijing who intend to choose a husband.

Song Han was in a bit of a dilemma, he hadn't set foot in the court hall yet, he didn't know the situation in the court, and he didn't dare to marry easily so as not to fall into which camp, so his grandfather refused first, and he would see it clearly later. make decisions.

Gathering here today is because someone from this group of Xinke Scholars invited them to go out to Beijing for an outing.

After all, it won't be long before some of these people stay in Beijing and some go abroad. It would be best to get together and make friends before then. Who knows if it will be useful in the future.

No matter Song Han or Xiao Jingxuan, they are not the kind of prudish people who are arrogant or hard-educated, and naturally they will not refuse such human contacts.

Because of the warm climate here, there are four seasons of flowers in the mountains, and the flowers are as gorgeous as brocade.

Everyone went outing together, rested in the pavilion at the foot of the mountain, and talked about their future ambitions from time to time. Suddenly, they saw a luxury motorcade approaching in the distance. Behind it is a gorgeous carriage with four horses. The four horses pulling the carriage all have the same shape.

Someone had sharp eyes and immediately recognized it, "That car is the emblem of Chu Palace."

That should be a new type of four-wheeled shaft carriage. heard that it was developed by craftsmen under the King of Chu, and it was presented to the court together with the cement.

Even if this four-wheeled carriage is not as glamorous and eye-catching as cement, it is said to be extremely comfortable and stable, which is a great feat. In addition to the Ministry of Industry, His Majesty also authorized the king of Chu to open a car dealership to raise money. heard that the orders placed by the dignitaries in Beijing are almost lined up from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.

The person who recognized the king of Chu's car was a child of the Duke's mansion, and he knew more than others, "There is a manor of the King of Chu's mansion on the Hot Spring Mountain not far from here, and it may be that His Highness the King of Chu and the princess came out to play together. "

Many people looked at Xiao Jingxuan intentionally or unintentionally, who didn't know that the current Princess Chu was Xiao Jingxuan's niece and Xiao Jingxuan's cousin.

Therefore, although Xiao Jingxuan's ranking is not high, he is definitely one of the people who are paying close attention to.

Xu Shi noticed them, the convoy stopped for a while, and a guard at the head came over, "My lord and concubine invite Mr. Xiao to go over."

Everyone looked at Xiao Jingxuan with a lot of envy,

Xiao Jingxuan was led to the front of the car by the guards, only to see the maid next to him raised the curtain of the car, and the King of Chu and Princess Chu were sitting inside.

He immediately bowed and said, "I have met His Royal Highness, Princess Chu."

The cousin of the Yan family lived in the mansion for more than half a year. Because of the difference between men and women, she did not meet many times. However, the few times His Royal Highness Chu accompanied his cousin to the Xiao Mansion, he followed his father to entertain her. His Royal Highness is very important. He has always been kind to others, so Xiao Jingxuan is not nervous when he sees him.

Yan Zhao smiled and said, "I haven't personally congratulated my cousin's high school." When the list was released, she was reminded by the housekeeper and sent someone to Xiao's house to give a gift.

"I'm sorry to trouble the princess, my parents and I are very grateful."

Uncle Xiao was worried that Xiao Jingxuan would be so proud of himself as a young man, and that he would be easily calculated by others when he entered the officialdom, so he repeatedly beat and told Xiao Jingxuan not to rely on his relationship with Princess Chu, and to abide by the etiquette.

Yan Zhao and Si Tuzhou did go out of Beijing to visit their own manor, Yan Zhao also asked Xiao Jingxuan if he wanted to stay there for a few days together.

Xiao Jingxuan saw His Highness King Chu's smiling face, and immediately said knowingly and wittily that he still had an appointment to go with his friends. On the one hand, it is not good to leave other new scholars, and on the other hand, it is not possible to disturb His Royal Highness Chu Wang and his cousin's love.

After the convoy drove far away, everyone's attitude towards Xiao Jingxuan became more friendly and warm.

Even the top three have to start from the seventh-rank officials. There are many people who want to hug the prince's thigh, but few people really want to be a lonely minister. If he was appreciated by the king of Chu once, it would not be a smooth rise.

Xiao Jingxuan was a little impatient with these purposeful flattery, so he found an opportunity to escape and stay with his friend Song Han. However, meeting his cousin by chance this time reminded him of what happened back then, and he felt a little regretful. If there is no marriage bestowed by His Majesty, a good friend and cousin would be a happy relationship.

But even Xiao Jingxuan knew that his family received a lot of favors and preferential treatment because of this marriage, and even his and his father's career prospects were much better.

Meeting Xiao Jingxuan's eyes, Song Han immediately understood his complicated emotions, and said with a helpless smile, "Jingxuan, you think too much, everyone has their own destiny."

Even he who devoted himself to the scientific research in Chunwei had heard that His Royal Highness the King of Chu loved the Concubine Chong, and that Miss Yan, who had no chance to miss her, was willing to bless her if she had such a good home.

Speaking of which, it was after the beginning of spring, and the weather was getting warmer. It just so happened that the test of the first four-wheeled axle carriage of the dealership under his name had been completed, and Si Tuzhou happily took Yan Zhao out of Beijing for a trip.

The encounter with Xiao's cousin was just a small episode, Yan Zhao didn't take it too seriously, but seeing Si Tuzhou's appearance, he seemed to be lost in thought.

Yan Zhao rested his chin on his right hand, blinked and asked, "What are you thinking?"

Si Tuzhou hesitated slightly, "How do you think Yongning's husband-in-law will be selected from this batch of new Jinshi?"

Yan Zhao was a little surprised and puzzled, "Yongning is still young, maybe it's too early to think about this." Even after the new year, he was only fourteen, and even the youngest among these new subjects was far behind Yongning Four or five years old.

Si Tuzhou shook his head, because of his status as a princess, Yongning and Ji's marriage may be put on the agenda in the future.

The national power of the Daning Dynasty is strong, so there is no need to worry about the marriage, even if there is, it will be a daughter of the clan, and it will not fall on Yongning.

What he is worried about is that Yongning's marriage may become a bargaining chip in the future. With the temper of the third emperor brother, he will definitely be willing to exchange Yongning for the support of a powerful arm. As for the attitude of the mother and concubine, he is not sure.

Instead of waiting until it's too late, it's better to make a decision before he takes over. At that time, he will bring the selected candidate by his side to discipline him for a few years, and promise to be obedient and obedient to Yongning and guard his body like a jade.

Among the new batch of Jinshi, he didn't have many eyes. Xiao Jingxuan was one of them. He was a son of a famous family, with a gentle, modest and polite personality. Secondly, Song Han was also not bad, handsome in appearance and diligent in his studies.

After Yan Zhao heard his words, if the Xiao family can honor the princess, it will definitely be a higher level in terms of the family's future. believe that with the attitude of the eldest aunt Fan, he is willing to let his cousin guard the princess honestly for a few years .

However, Yan Zhao smiled, "You might as well ask Yongning. You also said that although she is young, she is very smart. Maybe she has her own ideas about marriage."

Si Tuzhou paused slightly, and continued, "You're right."

This was just an idea that came up by chance, and Si Tuzhou quickly put it aside for the time being, and concentrated on accompanying Yan Zhao on vacation at the manor.