Cousin Chitose Chitose

The fact that Liu Xihui was canonized as a noble concubine spread quickly.

Along with the concubine's canonization decree, there are several canonization decrees.

In addition to the Liu family having a noble concubine this time, the eldest granddaughter of Wu Ge, the niece of the Marquis of Zhenbei, and the daughter of Princess Rong'an, the head of Nan'an County, were also selected into the palace. Behind these three were civil servants, The military generals and the clan's forces were granted the titles of Concubine Shu, Concubine Xian, and Concubine Huanggui respectively.

When she learned of the position of the head of Nan'an County, Empress Dowager Liu almost didn't bring it up.

The four concubines of Gui, Shu, Xian, and Virtue rank first rank, but the rank of the imperial concubine is still above the four concubines.

Generally speaking, there is no queen in the middle palace, if there is an imperial concubine, this imperial concubine is the actual head of the harem.If she really wants to be crowned empress in the future, she will definitely be the imperial concubine who is more qualified!

Empress Dowager Liu originally thought that Liu Xihui would be the one with the highest rank among the concubines who entered the palace this year, but Cheng Yaojin came along halfway, and the emperor was noble as the head of Nan'an County, so he should not be subservient to Liu Xihui For the following reason, the head of Nan'an County canonized as imperial concubine!

In this way, after Liu Xihui entered the palace, she was just an ordinary concubine with no other advantages.

After this incident, Empress Dowager Liu found that her control over the emperor was really no better than before.If it was at the beginning of the emperor's ascension to the throne, how could he dare to treat her like this?

"Your Majesty's wings have grown hard." Empress Dowager Liu said coldly, "I've spent half my life in the glory of my family, but my son has plotted against me."

"Master..." Nanny Li looked at Empress Dowager Liu tremblingly. She hadn't seen Empress Dowager Liu so angry for a long time.

"However, the emperor is still a little tender. If he thinks that he can regain power from Aijia, he is too naive." Empress Dowager Liu narrowed her eyes: "Let's just wait and see."

In the late period of the first emperor, when the first emperor found out that he had wrongly blamed Empress Cishun and Crown Prince Kang Yu, he took precautions against Empress Dowager Liu, who was still a noble concubine at the time.But at that time, she had already grown her wings, and even the first emperor could not easily abolish her.

Back then, she wasn't even afraid of the late emperor!Now, is he still afraid of the little emperor who was taught by the late emperor?

This time, she was careless!The next time the emperor wants to plot against her, it won't be so easy!

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Jiang Yuanwan has always paid attention to external affairs, especially the major affairs in the court. Fang Pei also knows this. Therefore, every time she inquires about news, she will come to inform Jiang Yuanwan, and this time is no exception.

When Jiang Yuanwan heard that the emperor did not welcome Liu Xijia into the palace, but instead accepted Liu Xihui as a noble concubine, and then canonized three noble daughters who were not inferior to Liu Xihui, Jiang Yuanwan murmured softly: "It seems that the emperor is going to do something. gone."

"What kind of action? Could it be that the emperor is planning to do harm to the empress dowager?" Fang Pei asked curiously.

"It doesn't matter. The queen mother is the emperor's biological mother after all. The emperor will not do anything to the queen mother, but he must want to get rid of the shackles of the queen mother. This time, the selection of the concubine is his first step."

"The emperor still wants to save some face with the queen mother, but he may not be polite to the Liu family."

On the surface, the current situation in the harem is a chain reaction caused by Liu Xijia's failure to enter the palace.

But if Liu Xijia didn't have such a thing this time, wouldn't the emperor just watch her enter the palace as the queen?

Of course not.

If Liu Xijia entered the palace, he would wholeheartedly obey the Queen Mother's words and be at the mercy of the Queen Mother.The entire Liu family will work together to help Empress Dowager Liu and Liu Xijia.

But now it is Liu Xihui who is entering the palace. Cheng Engong will definitely have reservations about this niece and will not help him wholeheartedly; as for Liu Xihui's lineage, watching his daughter's promotion step by step, he can really continue to be subordinate to Cheng Engong's lineage ?

Cheng Engong's lineage was not originally the direct branch of the Liu family, but because of the emergence of a queen mother, its status in the family rose to the sky; if Liu Xihui really gained power, the Liu family would be ruled by Cheng Engong's lineage, or the second room and one lineage Call the shots, really hard to say.

Emperor, this is to force the Liu family to fight among themselves.

To the outside world, Liu Xihui is not a queen, but a noble concubine, and there is an imperial concubine on top of her. The concubine Wu and the concubine Zhang are also at the same level as Liu Xihui. What Liu Xihui can do is quite limited, at least the harem It will not completely become the world of Liu's daughter.

Jiang Yuanwan sighed: "As expected, Emperor Taizong taught it himself, and the emperor really has some tricks."

Fang Pei felt that sometimes her lady's words were very strange and difficult to understand.She didn't understand why her young lady cared so much about the palace and court affairs.

However, she was smart enough not to ask more.

Just like when they suddenly met Wei Yichen and Prince Rong's son in disguise when they were praying in the temple that day, she didn't mention it afterwards.

She faintly felt that there were some things before she should know.When it was time for her to know, the lady must have told her.

"Liu Xijia has no hope of entering the palace. Next, I'm afraid I will focus on my eldest cousin."

"Ah? A while ago, Cheng Engong's attitude was ambiguous. Didn't the master already say that he would never come to marry Miss Liu on behalf of the eldest son? Can people from Cheng Engong's mansion come together?" Fang Pei asked in confusion. .

"If you can get benefits, what's the face? If you can't give Liu Xijia to your eldest cousin, she might not be able to find a better husband-in-law.

Having said that, Jiang Yuanwan doesn't think that Wei Yichen will obediently accept his fate and marry Liu Xijia.The little emperor had a way to push back his marriage with Liu Xijia, so could Wei Yichen have no way?

Judging from Jiang Yuanwan's several encounters with him, this is also a master with deep gaps in his chest.

……

Jiang Yuanwan, who was enjoying watching the play, did not expect that she would also stand on the stage soon.

When she received the news that Wei Yichen had sent someone to invite her over, she knew that Wei Yichen's people might go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing: "Is big cousin awake?"

"Yes, in fact, a few days ago, the prince has already woken up, but sometimes he is awake and sometimes he is in a coma." The maidservant who came to invite Jiang Yuanwan replied: "The prince is very happy to hear that Miss Biao has visited him. The prince is awake now. , Said that there is something I want to talk to Miss Biao."

The maid's eyes flicked across Jiang Yuanwan's clean and jade-like face, wondering if her master fell in love with this cousin.

Although Miss Biao is still young, her facial features are very delicate, and her future appearance can already be seen faintly.

Speaking of which, Shizi helped Miss Biao several times before, which is not in line with Shizi's usual practice.From this point of view, at least, Shizi is different from Miss Biao.

Jiang Yuanwan felt a little flabbergasted by the maidservant's eyes, and somehow felt that she had become meat on the chopping board...

She shook her head, pushing the horrible thought out of her mind.

"Since big cousin wants to see me, I will go. Fangzhi, go and pack up some herbs, let's send them to big cousin."

"Miss Biao, there's no need. Prince Rong's Mansion sent someone to deliver high-quality medicinal materials early on, and there are countless precious medicinal materials in our prince's warehouse, so you don't need to worry about it. The medicinal materials in your warehouse are still yours. Keep it for yourself."

"Sister Qingfeng's words are wrong. Our lady naturally knows that there is no shortage of medicinal materials at the Shizi's place. It is just a courtesy for the lady to deliver the medicinal materials to the Shizi. I heard that Sister Qingfeng is the first-class person around the Shizi. You don't even know the rules, do you?"

Because Qingfeng's words were very rude, Fangzhi didn't show her any face.

When the two confronted each other, Jiang Yuanwan stood aside without saying anything.

If she was fussing with a girl, she would undoubtedly lose her identity, and Fang Zhi stepped forward, and the girl was just right to the girl.

This time Jiang Yuanwan didn't intend to endure it, if she had to bear the anger of a cat or a dog, she wouldn't have to mess around in this mansion!

Qingfeng and Fangzhi stared at each other for a while, and finally, Fangzhi laughed lightly: "Sister Qingfeng is here, is she arguing with me? If it delays the matter of the son, I'm afraid it's not good?"

Finally, Qingfeng squeezed out four words from between his teeth: "Go and come back quickly."

"Sister Qingfeng, don't worry, how can you give the things to the prince casually? You have to pick and choose carefully, and go through the warehouse several times, so that you can choose the best things to send to the prince." Fang Pei also came out Smiling and authentically said: "I hope that my son will be considerate of our young lady's wishes, and I will definitely not be unhappy."

Jiang Yuanwan looked at Qingfeng, who was so angry that he almost vomited blood, and the displeasure in his heart disappeared [-]-[-] out of [-].

These two girls of hers are really getting narrower and narrower.

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When Jiang Yuanwan arrived, Wei Yichen was leisurely playing chess, and he didn't look like "just woke up from a long-term coma" at all.

Seeing Jiang Yuanwan coming, Wei Yichen twisted the chess piece in his hand and said, "I heard that Yuanyuan is good at chess, since Yuanyuan is here, why not play a game with me."

Jiang Yuanwan carefully looked at Wei Yichen's chess moves, and said, "I just play casually when I have nothing to do, just for fun. Cousin Chen is the one who is really skilled in chess."

Wei Yichen stared at Jiang Yuanwan for a long time.

Probably because of his injuries, Wei Yichen looked a little lighter and his skin was a little pale, but his eyes were still clear, and Jiang Yuanwan's figure was reflected in them.

This gave Jiang Yuanwan the illusion that he only paid attention to her.

"Yuanyuan is quite capable, why should she be so self-effacing?"

"Forget it, although I'm not strong enough, since Cousin Chen is bored and wants to find someone to play chess with, I'll play a few games with Cousin Chen."

Jiang Yuanwan held the black, Wei Yichen held the white, their eyes locked on the chess game tightly.

Wei Yichen is good at chess, and he is a good opponent. Although Jiang Yuanwan is young, she already has a lot of rules in the game of chess.

Finally, Wei Yichen said: "Yuanyuan is very good at chess, I lost."

Jiang Yuanwan smiled and shook her head: "If Cousin Chen hadn't asked me to be the third son, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to win."

"At Yuanyuan's age, it is very rare to have such a chess skill."

Wei Yichen raised his eyes and looked at Jiang Yuanwan.

The more we get in touch, the more amazing this little cousin is.

Is there any girl in her early ten years old who is so calm when she sees the scene of beating and killing?Which little girl, at this age, can have such calligraphy and chess skills?

It is said that writing is like a person, and chess is like a game. Jiang Yuanwan's intelligence and calmness are unprecedented for Wei Yichen.What kind of family can raise such a little girl?

"The chess game is over, cousin Chen can tell me, come to me, what's the matter?"

"Why can't I be bored and ask you to accompany me to relieve boredom?"

"Because you never do useless things." Jiang Yuanwan stared at Wei Yichen with her dark eyes: "Is that right, Cousin Chen?"

Wei Yichen laughed dumbfounded: "My cousin knows me quite well."

He was already handsome and compelling, but with such a smile, people really couldn't move their eyes away.

The two confidant maids who were serving on the side blushed quietly.Ever since Wei Yichen's biological mother passed away, it was rare to see Wei Yichen's smile.Who knew that he could be so relaxed in front of Jiang Yuanwan.

It seems that Jiang Yuanwan is indeed different from Wei Yichen.

"It's not so much understanding, it's just that I have a little understanding of Cousin Chen's behavior style because I have been in contact with him a few times."

"Since that's the case, I won't go around with Yuanyuan anymore. I invited you here this time because I really want to ask you for help with something important." Wei Yichen said seriously.

Jiang Yuanwan frowned slightly when she heard this.She has always been self-aware, and she has nothing but a little cleverness.Being looked up to by others is really not a good thing.

"Brother Chen praises me too much. No one in the family knows that Cousin Chen is able to solve the emperor's worries and problems at such a young age. He is a true young talent. I am just a boudoir girl with shallow knowledge. Play chess, practice calligraphy, how can I help cousin Chen?"

"Miss Biao, you should at least listen to what our son is talking about, and then think about whether you can help." One of the people who looked like a first-class maid couldn't help but said: "Why do you shirk it as soon as you come up? Thanks to our son for treating you so well."

What an honor it is to be able to help Shizi, this young lady still wants to push it away!Who among the ladies in the mansion doesn't want to please the prince?However, the crown prince only looks at Miss Biao differently, and Miss Biao doesn't know what's good or what's wrong!

"Qingfeng, don't be rude!" Wei Yichen glanced at the maid, with an invisible threat in his tone: "I'm talking to Miss Biao, how can you interrupt?"

Having served Wei Yichen for many years, Qingfeng naturally understood that her master was angry.

"Yes, I know my mistake, please punish me."

When she said this, she felt very sour in her heart.It seems that Miss Biao holds a lot of weight in Shizi's heart.

"Because you are a first-time offender, you will be fined for one month. This month, you don't have to work as an errand in the foreign study. Go back and reflect. If there is another time, you don't have to stay by my side as an errand."

A month's money is nothing to a maid like Qingfeng.For maids like them, most of their daily income is the rewards from their masters, not monthly money.

However, he was not allowed to work in the study outside for a month, and the warning meaning of this punishment was obvious.The outer study room has always been managed by Wei Yichen's confidants, being able to work here represents his identity.

Qingfeng was fined not to come to the study room for a month, and the other maids and servants would naturally know that Qingfeng had offended Wei Yichen after seeing him.

Qingfeng opened his mouth, but didn't say anything in the end.

She understood that Wei Yichen was the kind of master who said nothing.If you make a mistake, it is best to accept the punishment obediently. If you dare to intercede, you will only be punished more severely.Right now, she is only fined not to work in the outer study for a month, at most she will lose face, if she annoys the master and is directly expelled from the outer study, the master will really not trust her anymore.

"You all go down." These words were said to several confidant maids and servants.

In the past, when Wei Yichen took care of these matters, he didn't avoid Qingfeng and the others, but Qingfeng's performance today made Wei Yichen feel that they were not suitable to stay here.

Qingfeng bit her lip, glanced at Fangpei and Fangzhi who were standing behind Jiang Yuanwan, and finally left without saying anything.

"Cousin, this time, someone under my command was rude. I will accompany you on her behalf."

"It's okay, it's not Cousin Chen's fault that the people under him make their own decisions. Cousin Chen still talks about it, if there is anything that needs my help. Cousin Chen has helped me before, so I naturally remember Cousin Chen in my heart." If I do what I can, I will never shirk it. But my ability is limited, and sometimes I have more than enough energy, so Cousin Chen should not overestimate me."

"I know, I won't embarrass you, and I don't want to bring you into danger again." Wei Yichen changed the subject: "However, you really don't need to belittle yourself, your mind is carefully adjusted by many princes' mansions. - There are many noble girls who are not as good as you teach."

"If it wasn't for the matter that happened last time, the big cousin must have come to see me this time for the inner house?" Jiang Yuanwan's mind turned quickly: "Could it be, Miss Liu's marriage?"

"That's right, I can't marry Liu Xijia."

"I thought that after what happened last time, my uncle had given up on the idea of ​​hiring Liu Xijia as his wife for my eldest cousin."

"Father's refusal to propose a marriage is simply because the Liu family's vacillating attitude angered him, and the benefits were not enough. If the Liu family offered exciting benefits, what do you think father would choose?"

Jiang Yuanwan thought, Wei Yichen understood Changning Hou Wuli's temperament very well.

Indeed, with enough interests, there is no guarantee that Marquis Changning will not sell his son.

If Wei Yichen wanted her to intervene in the affairs of the court, Jiang Yuanwan would definitely not do it, but if she just messed up the marriage between the Marquis of Changning Mansion and Duke Cheng'en Mansion without revealing her identity, she would still be happy Yes, after all, she doesn't like any of the Liu family.

It is also in her own interest to alienate the relationship between the two governments.

Jiang Yuanwan thought for a while: "You want me to go to uncle to intercede for you, I'm afraid it's useless, uncle won't listen to me."

"You don't need to go to my father to intercede for me, just let the Liu family give up on choosing me as their son-in-law."

Jiang Yuanwan stared intently: "What does big cousin want to do?"

Wei Yichen leaned close to Jiang Yuanwan's ear, and said his plan at a volume that only the two of them could hear.

Jiang Yuanwan had never been so close to a man before, and the boy's breath sprayed on her neck, making her a little dazed for a while.

"I will do my best in this matter, but I cannot guarantee the result."

Wei Yichen made a bow to Jiang Yuanwan: "Thank you cousin. If I have to, I don't want to bother my cousin. It is much more convenient for my cousin to come forward in this matter than my people. No matter whether it succeeds or not, I will thank my cousin. "

Wei Yichen looked at Jiang Yuanwan with complicated eyes.

Not long ago, Wei Yichen only regarded Jiang Yuanwan as a weak and helpless woman, and because he remembered his mother's situation back then, he felt pity for her, and he was very protective both openly and secretly.

Later, Mrs. Changning Hou's mother and daughter used Aunt Xia's hand to plot against Jiang Yuanwan. Wei Yichen secretly collected evidence and handed it to Changning Hou without any trace.Although Marquis Changning destroyed the evidence, he hated Mrs. Marquis Changning and her daughter to the extreme.

Mrs. Changning Hou leaned against the Liu family and could not move easily.Wei Yichen originally thought that making her lose the trust of the Marquis of Changning and being left out in the cold by the Marquis of Changning was already the greatest punishment she could receive.Unexpectedly, Jiang Yuanwan, who had been swallowing her anger, suddenly appeared and expressed her dissatisfaction to Marquis Changning.

Wei Yichen felt that from then on, he really began to know Jiang Yuanwan.

Later, in the temple, Jiang Yuanwan met them who were chased and killed by the Empress Dowager Liu, and their fearless appearance in the face of danger left a very deep impression on Wei Yichen.

Although Jiang Yuanwan looks no different from the weak boudoir daughter, Wei Yichen will never underestimate her again.Just like at this moment, Jiang Yuanwan has risen from a weak girl in need of protection to a collaborator in his heart.