Chapter 403: Take advantage of each other
Two people with nothing dare to plot and conspire in the palace, so give them the power! She was suddenly looking forward to this good show!
To be sure, Jiang Ning told his son and daughter-in-law what he heard.
Yang Datou was furious, "Auntie, we can't let this matter go easily! If they dare to plot against the third child, I will definitely ruin their reputation!"
"No rush!" Jiang Ning chuckled and said calmly: "Although they are plotting against us, they are actually sharing the emperor's worries. It would be great if they can really succeed in plotting, but our family cannot be taken advantage of. "
Liu Ye frowned, "Mom, what can you do?"
Jiang Ning looked at the dark courtyard, listening to the howling northwest wind outside, and said quietly: "Where is the imperial palace? Not to mention anything else, Lord Wei Guangxian of the Imperial Guard is not a vegetarian. The palace has held palace banquets for so many years. From then on, If nothing goes wrong, why do the two siblings think they can succeed?
Even if I didn’t hear their plan today, they wouldn’t be able to accomplish it. At most, they would just cause a farce and embarrass the Cheng family and the Cui family!
But the emperor is really having a headache now because of the choice of Princess Wuya’s husband. Since someone is rushing to marry her, we naturally can’t stop her. Otherwise, how can we share your worries? "
“Aniang, are you planning to facilitate this?” Yang Santie raised his eyebrows.
Yang Erdan said thoughtfully: "But our family is just a new rich. To put it harshly, our foundation in the capital may not be as good as some fourth- and third-grade officials. How can we help?"
"Who said I have to help myself?" Jiang Ning sneered, "That's the palace! Whoever owns the territory decides!"
In a blink of an eye, the day of the New Year’s Eve Palace Banquet arrived.
Cui Mansion.
Tang's illness has just recovered from a long illness. After washing up under the care of the maid and mother-in-law, he asked happily: "Master, do you really agree to bring Hong'er and Jiaojiao into the palace?"
Mammy was the best at observing her master's face, and immediately agreed flatteringly: "No! The young master and cousin are very well-behaved during this period of time. Not only do they come to see the master every day for advice, but they also learn the rules from the eldest lady and the eldest aunt, and sincerely admit their mistakes. In order to express the young master’s marriage, how could the master refuse?”
Tang's eyes narrowed with joy, "You are right, Hong'er and Jiaojiao were spoiled by Yudie before, but now they have repented after being punished by their aunt! Hey! If Yuying can It would be great to have a son, she will definitely teach him well."
Seeing Tang's regret, Mammy hurriedly said: "Old madam, it's a pity. I've asked about it before. My aunt has taught her daughter extremely well. She is famous even before she reaches her age, and she has a very iconic appearance. Wait. When you get married, your grandson-in-law will dazzle you."
“Hahaha, you are such a narrow-minded person!” Mrs. Tang smiled from ear to ear, thinking about the Chinese New Year, and gave her two taels of silver to her grandma, and even the maid serving in the house received one tael of silver.
Mrs. Wang came over after she had packed up. Seeing Mrs. Tang so happy, she hurriedly asked: "Mom, have you made all the arrangements here?"
Tang raised her head and saw that Wang was wearing a set of gold-inlaid jade hair and face sent by Guang'en Marquis, which made her whole person noble and elegant. She nodded secretly, "You look really good in this outfit!"
Wang was happy and said respectfully: "Mother, mainly Feng'er, she really likes the set of jade-headed noodles sent by Guang'en Marquis and insists on wearing it. The daughter-in-law thought that it is not good for mother and daughter to be too different. I had to cooperate with her and wear it.”
“Yo! My sister-in-law really cares about her daughter. Unlike us, who can only pick up what others left behind!” Cui Yudie entered the house angrily.
She came here dressed up today, but unfortunately he was not a man of high rank, and she had no official mandate. Even if she tried her best, she could only pick and choose within the rules, and even the hair and face she wore could not exceed the rules. Standing next to the Wang family, she has a clear opinion of both high and low, not to mention Cheng Jiaojiao, who only has a pink gem gold hairpin on her head, which makes Cui Yudie very jealous.
Tang frowned in displeasure and glanced at her youngest daughter and granddaughter.
Cheng Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly tugged on Cui Yudie's clothes and blessed the Tang family and the Wang family, "Jiaojiao, please pay homage to my grandmother, my eldest aunt. My mother-in-law is very outspoken. Jiaojiao apologizes for her." "
Tang's complexion instantly improved, and she said lovingly: "Grandma knows exactly what kind of temper your grandma is. It would be better if her mouth is mute. She is pure, good child. Don't worry about her. Let's go and go out with grandma."
You have to line up and search your body before entering the palace. Since the palace banquet in the evening, ministers and their families have been waiting there.
Cui Yudie's complexion turned green and white, and she was so angry that she almost broke her teeth, but when she thought of what her son and daughter said, she had to endure it and follow her.
Walking to the door of Cui Mansion, Cui Yudie saw Mrs. Mingsan dressed dignifiedly and elegantly. Cui Yudie couldn't stand it anymore and asked loudly, "Why do you follow us into the palace?"
Mrs. Mingsan looked at her like an idiot.
Wang frowned, "Sister-in-law, the eldest sister-in-law is the daughter-in-law of the king of Shunde Township. The Zhu family is still the county official, and they have a concubine. Concubine Shu knew that the eldest sister-in-law was coming to Beijing, so she specially ordered her to enter the palace tonight to attend the palace banquet. , even if you don’t follow your mother’s family, you will still have to enter the palace!”
Cui Yudie was so angry that her face turned red and her neck was thick, and she stamped her feet jealously, "Huh! So what if there are connections in the palace? A man is not a criminal!"
"Cui Yudie! If you don't want to enter the palace, get out of here!" Mrs. Tang couldn't bear it and cursed loudly.
Cui Yudie was so ashamed and angry that she refused to get into the carriage.
Tang Shi looked at Mrs. Mingsan apologetically, "She has no way of opening her mouth. I'll deal with her when I get back."
Mrs. Mingsan nodded, turned around and got into her carriage. She didn't take Cui Yudie seriously at all, and couldn't help but think about what it would be like to see Concubine Shu later.
The carriage arrived outside the imperial city leisurely. Looking at the palace gate just around the corner, Cheng Jiaojiao was so excited that she clenched her fists. It’s almost time! Just wait until night before her plan can be implemented! After tonight, everyone will know about their Cheng family! She will definitely be able to marry Prince Xiaoyao as she wishes!
Cheng Jiaojiao blushed when she thought of the man she longed for. In the past, the status of the two was very different, and she only dared to dream about it but not to hope for it. Now that the opportunity is in front of her, she must not miss it.
Cui Yudie was shocked by the majesty of the palace. She turned around to talk to Cheng Jiaojiao. Seeing her in a daze, she immediately frowned, "I'm talking to you! What are you thinking about as if you have lost your soul?"
Cheng Jiaojiao came back to her senses and said, "Nothing, what do you want to say?"
Cui Yudie immediately became interested, "Didn't your eldest aunt just mention Concubine Shu? I thought of it! With your father's status, it would be too difficult for you to marry high. Even if your eldest brother really became the consort, he would be very interested in you." It’s not much help, but you can enter the palace. Think about it, the emperor is old, if you can give him a son and a half, the emperor will be happy, and our family will also benefit from it!”