freenovelworld Chapter 377: What's there to be happy about?
Chapter 377: What's there to be happy about?
Concubine Jing frowned and said in a deep voice, "You think too simply. The Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion has been out of power for many years and will not endanger itself for her. We may not be able to get any benefits from the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion, but it is easy to be hated by them."
Concubine Jing stood up and paced back and forth in the tent, considering the possibility of doing so.
After a long while, she still frowned and said, "This is a stupid move no matter how you look at it. We can only bet that Shen Shuyi doesn't please the Queen Mother. If she does, even Princess Guining's words may not work."
Shen Jingyu said in a gentle voice: "Your Majesty, are you overestimating my sister? As the saying goes, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. Today, Jingyu is an example. How can you be sure that my second sister will be loved by the Queen Mother?"
Concubine Jing really couldn't refute this. The Empress Dowager seemed to be pure and indifferent for many years, but in fact she was extremely difficult to serve.
Shen Shuyi has just won the favor of the empress dowager, but as a girl in the boudoir, can she really compare with the concubines in the palace? Can she really please the empress dowager?
If she can't, then it would be worth using her to win over Princess Guining and hold the Qingyuan Marquisate hostage.
But if she could, it would be like sticking a sword in Yuncheng's head. After all, Emperor Qianwu particularly respected his biological mother, and the empress dowager's attitude was of great importance.
Concubine Jing was hesitant for a moment. After all, Shen Jingyu's words really made her heart move.
But to be honest, Shen Shuyi is indeed a good candidate.
You know, although Princess Guining's son is stupid, she is extremely picky. She wants a daughter of a noble family who is extremely intelligent, and also a smart man who she likes and is smart enough to protect her son's safety in the future.
But how many ladies from noble families with clean backgrounds would be willing to marry such a fool?
But no matter what, it would be a good thing if Princess Guining could be won over to Yuncheng's camp.
Besides, she had also heard some rumors that Princess Guining had an affair with General Wei in the court, and that the two of them were having an affair in private. If Princess Guining could convince this man, Yuncheng would be even more powerful.
"I'm afraid your second sister won't agree." Concubine Jing spoke slowly.
Seeing her say this, Shen Jingyu knew that there was hope for this matter, and immediately said with a smile: "It is precisely because my second sister disagrees that Princess Guining will be on the same side with us. If the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get along, wouldn't Princess Guining also side with her?"
Concubine Jing sat back in her chair and rubbed her temples with a headache.
Shen Jingyu said again: "My lady, no daughter of a noble family would be willing to marry a man like that. I think Princess Guining is also very clear about this. So as long as she is satisfied with her second sister, and you are willing to help her a little, I believe the princess will be grateful for your kindness."
Concubine Jing was indeed tempted at this moment. She was only thinking about how to recruit Shen Shuyi, Qingyuan Marquis's Mansion, Guining Princess and even General Wei to Yuncheng's side.
If this can be done, Yuncheng's power will increase greatly.
However, this approach is too risky...
Shen Jingyu continued, "As the saying goes, a married woman should obey her husband. In the first few years after her marriage, Second Sister was full of pride and must have been unwilling. But once the matter was settled, when her life and death, honor and disgrace were closely related to Princess Guining and the Crown Prince, maybe she would have figured it out herself."
Concubine Jing remained silent, but she felt that what he said was true.
Once a woman has a child, many things will be different. Even if she doesn't want to fight for it, she will have to fight for it, and it will be difficult for her to stay out of it.
As long as she didn't want herself and her child to be implicated in the future, she had to do her best to help Yuncheng get to the top.
"I need to think about this matter carefully. You go back first and let me think about it." Concubine Jing said in a deep voice.
"Yes, your majesty." Shen Jingyu stood up and took her leave.
*
After leaving Concubine Jing's tent, Shen Jingyu shuddered with a cold chill, her eyes filled with gloom.
No matter what, she must first dissuade Concubine Jing from letting Shen Shuyi become the Eighth Prince's consort to prevent any trouble from happening.
After all, among the aristocratic families, marriages involving exchange of spouses are common. If she still cannot satisfy His Majesty or even the Queen Mother, this marriage... may just become a wedding dress for someone else.
She walked very slowly, and soon she met Princess Guining.
Princess Guining was wearing a bright red skirt and a golden phoenix hairpin on her head. Even in the very cold weather, her breasts were half exposed, making her look charming and sexy.
Glancing at the person coming, Princess Guining just sneered, raised her chin slightly and prepared to leave.
"Your servant Shen Jingyu, congratulations to Princess Guining." Shen Jingyu suddenly spoke.
Princess Guining was not stupid. She stopped and turned to look at her, then said slowly, "Oh? Why are you so happy?"
Shen Jingyu said in a gentle voice: "Congratulations to the princess for having the help of heaven and finding the successor of Yuzhu Seal, so that the Queen Mother can smile."
Princess Guining pursed her lips. What did she take it seriously?
It turned out that it was for the jade chopstick seal on the pagoda.
But what she said was not wrong. The Empress Dowager did like the jade chopstick seal. In fact, she should thank Shen Shuyi.
"Indeed, but it seems that Miss Shen's luck is not very good. The prayer wheel is so unlucky that it has caused the Queen's disgust. Miss Shen should learn more from your sister in the future." Princess Guining laughed out loud, looking arrogant and a little crazy.
Shen Jingyu's expression remained unchanged, and she said in a gentle voice: "My second sister Shu Yi is both virtuous and talented. Not only has she won the favor of His Majesty and the Queen Mother, but she also has a great affinity with you. She is truly incomparable to me."
Princess Guining narrowed her eyes and repeated playfully, "Is it fate?"
Shen Jingyu didn't say anything more, just bowed and said: "I'll take my leave."
*
Three quarters of a hour.
The sun is shining brightly and the sky is clear, which is a rare good weather in the mountains.
There were still tiny crystals of yesterday's frost and snow hanging on the branches, but the chill seemed to have been diluted by the scorching sun.
Emperor Qianwu was wearing a golden uniform and playing with a jade ring in his hand. He slowly appeared in the hunting ground accompanied by several generals and court officials.
Several princes standing by were all dressed in tight clothes, holding bow bags in their hands, eager to try.
"Come on, try your skills and let me see what you are capable of!"
Emperor Qianwu waved his hand, and the guards immediately went to a place a hundred meters away and set up targets.
Many people gathered to watch the fun. Several princes and grandchildren started first. Emperor Qianwu seemed to be in a good mood today. He smiled and stood aside and said, "I will reward the winner with a Biyue bow! The loser will go back and sweep the stables for three days!"
Upon hearing this, someone wailed: "Father...Uncle..."
Several generals and court officials laughed and began to wave their hands to shout at people: "Go, go, get ready, don't keep His Majesty waiting."
Shen Shuyi stood aside, and because he came out early, he joined in the fun.
Several princes drew their bows and arrows, and a fat white figure rushed out and shouted, "Buy it, buy it! My brothers, wait for me!"
As he spoke, the Twelfth Prince quickly set up a stall, and his movements were so skillful that it was astonishing.