Dressed as the villain's stepmother

"The prince is still young. Due to the frailty brought out in the womb, the imperial doctor once said that he would not live to be ten years old. The title of prince is also to commemorate the deceased queen. Concubine Xi and the third prince usually have a good relationship with the prince." Liao Yunchuan said warmly, and the cold snowflakes fell down and brushed against his jade-like face. He raised his hand, pinched the brim of Jiang Lianzhu's fox fur hat with his slender fingers, and helped her put the hat on, "It's snowing, be careful not to catch a cold." .”

Feeling his fingertips gently brushing against her cheek, Jiang Lianzhu stiffened and let Liao Yunchuan help her put on her hat. He stood in front of Jiang Lianzhu, barely a head taller than her, but made her look like A little child.

I don't know if it was her misunderstanding, but she always felt that his tone was inexplicably doting and charming, making her jump like a deer.

Liao Yunchuan didn't notice anything was wrong with her, and after helping her tidy up, he said: "Whether the emperor wants Xiao An or Xiao Ping to enter the palace, his purpose is to train them. After all, the prince is weak, and what will happen to him in the future? Unknown.”

This is also the reason why Concubine Xi is kind to the prince. After all, the prince is just a helpless child and does not pose a threat to the third prince and her. It is reasonable to have some pity in her heart.

She knew that in this case, the things she was worried about would not happen, but there was nothing wrong with being careful. After all, besides the prince and the third prince, there were other princes in the palace.

"In that case, I'm afraid I have to go to the palace today." Jiang Lianzhu raised a smile on her lips, looking at the streets covered with snow, but her heart felt warm, "Xiao Ping was summoned to the prince's side, and the prince and Xi We have a good relationship with the concubine, so Concubine Xi will definitely choose a time to summon me into the palace."

Liao Yunchuan nodded and looked down at her: "Do you want to go back now?"

"Let's go back first. There's not much to do in this weather." Jiang Lianzhu shrugged and motioned for him to look at the empty streets.

In such weather, no one wants to go out.Moreover, this winter has been very troubled. Even if some people come out to set up stalls and do business, they can't make much money. No one comes out to set up stalls, so naturally there is nothing to go shopping. On the contrary, the wind hurts their cheeks.

"That's true." Liao Yunchuan chuckled, and the two of them went back to the six doors.

As soon as Jiang Lianzhu came back, Yang Fei came to report: "Madam, the imperial concubine sent a nanny to ask you to enter the palace for pulse diagnosis. She is still waiting in the hall."

Jiang Lianzhu raised her eyebrows. She didn't expect Concubine Xi to move so quickly, but she didn't notice what Yang Fei called her: "I know."

She responded and rushed to the hall without stopping. She saw the steward next to Concubine Xi sitting there. She quickly smiled and said: "Look at me, I kept you waiting for a long time."

Mammy smiled brightly: "Miss Jiang has really upset the old slave. The imperial concubine asked Miss Jiang to go into the palace to check her pulse. If the girl has nothing else to do, she can go into the palace with the old slave now."

"Okay." Jiang Lianzhu nodded and followed her mother directly into the palace.

Arriving at Concubine Xi's palace, she waited for the palace attendants to go in and report, and then took her into the palace.

Concubine Xi is making tea, her movements are graceful and smooth, and the hot steam is coming out, carrying a faint aroma of tea.

"I've met the imperial concubine." Jiang Lianzhu bowed, "I went out to do some things today, so I'm late. Please forgive me, the imperial concubine."

Concubine Xi chuckled lightly, her beautiful eyes were glistening, and she said in an angry tone: "Look at you, I don't mean to blame you. Come and sit down for a while and have a sip of tea."

Jiang Lianzhu nodded: "Thank you, Concubine Xi." After saying that, she stood up and sat opposite Concubine Xi. Watching Concubine Xi fill a pot of tea, Jiang Lianzhu took a sip and sighed, "Your Majesty, your tea-making skills are the best. Fragrant but not astringent, with a mellow taste and a long aftertaste.”

A cup of hot tea warmed her body up a bit.

"I have loved studying this tea ceremony since I was a child, and the emperor is also good at my skills. He comes here every now and then to take a few sips of tea." Concubine Xi covered her mouth and chuckled, "Looking at you, you seem to be a tea lover. If you want to learn, just ask me for help."

She was not exaggerating what she said. Jiang Lianzhu responded with a crooked eyebrow and couldn't help but drink two more drinks.

Concubine Xi exchanged greetings with her for a few words, and then got to the point: "I heard that Young Master Liao was summoned by the emperor to be the prince's companion. I was afraid that you would be uneasy, so I asked you to come to the palace to have a few words with you."

Concubine Xi never concealed her expectations for the third prince in front of Jiang Lianzhu. After much thought, she realized that Jiang Lianzhu was not familiar with things in the palace, so she asked her to come into the palace to reassure her.

"Thank you for your trouble, Madam." Jiang Lianzhu nodded.

"What's the point? I'm calling you into the palace today because I want to make it clear to you that the prince's child is also a poor one. He is weak and lost his mother at a young age. Although he lacks the discipline of his mother, the child is also an understanding child. He is a good boy who knows the rules and etiquette. I have a good impression of him and have a good relationship with him. He also often plays with the third prince, so you don’t have to worry too much." Concubine Xi picked up the teacup and took a sip with a smile, " I am telling you this specifically to put your mind at ease. Secondly, I am also afraid of being instigated by someone with intentions. I trust you, but there are some things that are better to be discussed."

Jiang Lianzhu also knew what she meant. The prince was pitiful and had no support behind him. Otherwise, Concubine Xi would not treat the prince like this.

How can there be a kind-hearted master in this harem?Jiang Lianzhu sighed secretly in his heart, but his face showed no sign of mountains and rivers, but a look of gratitude: "Thank you for telling me this, otherwise, I would still be worried right now."

Fortunately, Concubine Xi specifically told her this. At least she knew that Concubine Xi was not hostile to herself and Xiao Ping.

But yes, maybe cultivating the vial now is to pave the way for the third prince in the future, and Concubine Xi really has no reason.

"By the way, I just asked the palace servants to call Mr. Liao. I wanted to go to the palace and meet him first. The Imperial Academy should have finished the class at this time."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liao Xiaoping came in from outside the palace: "See the imperial concubine, and pay my respects to the empress and mother."

He bowed, but his small body had a gentlemanly demeanor, and there was a hint of dignity in his every move.

Jiang Lianzhu was watching from the side, and she couldn't help but be slightly surprised when she saw that his posture was natural and his movements were standard.It seems that after half a day in the palace, I learned the rules first.

"Young Master Liao is a normal person, so you don't need to have so many rules in this palace." Concubine Xi said with a smile, "Seeing that Young Master Liao has just entered the palace, he must have not bought many things yet. I will give him a set of Four Treasures of the Study. .”

With that said, a maid came forward carrying a set of four treasures of the study.