freenovelworld Chapter 450 Let It Go Gently
Chapter 450 Let It Go Gently
Wang Xifeng did not utter a word of comment, but just politely thanked Aunt Lan and returned to her own residence.
After taking a bath and changing clothes, she lay down on the bed. Seeing that Wang Xifeng was completely relaxed, An'er came to her bedside with great interest and asked in a low voice:
"My lady, guess who I saw at Concubine Xu's place?"
"Who?"
An'er laughed and said, "Do you still remember when Wu Jin was poisoned and injured, you told him that if he survived, you would send him to another palace to see Su Yu?"
Wang Xifeng clapped her hands and said, "Oh! I was in such a hurry to leave this place, how could I have forgotten this?!"
She pulled An'er's hand in surprise and asked, "What? Did you see Su Yu in Concubine Xu's palace?"
An'er smiled and nodded: "I saw it at once, so I went to ask Aunt Mulan. She said that when the emperor was leaving the palace, he went to see Concubine Xu and was afraid that she would be lonely here, so he asked her to bring Suyu here to relieve her boredom."
The Emperor asked Concubine Xu to take the jade with her.
Why does this sound so wrong?
Wang Xifeng raised her eyebrows and curved her lips and said, "I see! If that's the case, when we go over there tomorrow, I'll ask Concubine Tai to bring Su Yu out and pass on a message for Wu Jin!"
An Erha laughed out loud: "If Wu Jin knew you were so mean, he would be so angry that he would scream!"
The master and servant chatted for a while, then turned off the lights and went to bed.
The next morning, the mourning hall was set up and everyone began to cry according to the rules.
Concubine Xu and Wang Xifeng respectfully took out the spirit tablet of Concubine Zhen that had been written by Scholar Liu, and inscribed on it: The spirit of the late Concubine Xiaoling Zhen.
The chaos in the other palace had actually already reached the ears of all the ministers.
Those who are qualified to come here to keep vigil are all people of noble rank, especially the elderly people from the families of several old kings, dukes, marquises and earls.
The calligraphy of Hanlin scholar Liu was well-known in the capital at that time, and everyone could recognize it at a glance.
However, they also got the news that this person had been beheaded immediately for colluding with Prince Su to plot treason.
How come the tablet of Concubine Zhen is written in his handwriting instead of the handwriting of the Supreme Lord? !
So, Concubine Zhen, who left Beijing in the middle of the night, did indeed make a big mistake, and she did not "die of illness", right?
Moreover, although Zhen had a posthumous title, she was still a concubine dowager, and her rank was not raised by one level according to customary practice due to her death.
The most puzzling thing is how could this posthumous title be the word "Ling"? !
Chaos without damage is called spiritual, and good at offering sacrifices to ghosts and gods is called spiritual.
The Supreme Lord thought that Concubine Zhen's behavior was chaotic and was dissatisfied? !
Everyone was worried and exchanged doubtful looks with each other.
However, Concubine Xu and Wang Xifeng remained calm and composed, their expressions unchanged.
The Ministry of Rites presided over the funeral ceremony.
After finishing the morning's events, before everyone dispersed, Concubine Xu asked someone to invite Princess Jing, the Crown Prince's Concubine; Princess Zhongyong; Princess Dowager Bei, the Princess Concubine; the two princesses of the East and West; Lady Jia; Duke Zhiguo, Duke Xiuguo, and others to chat together.
Among them, the Crown Princess of Prince Jing, the Princess of Prince Zhongyong, and the Young Princess of Prince Bei are young women, while the others are all old ladies in their sixties.
At that moment, they entered the main hall of the temporary palace. Concubine Xu smiled and asked them to sit down. She served them warm drinks and fruits, and then she slowly spoke:
"I don't go out much, so I'm not very familiar with the ladies.
"But before coming here, the Grand Master reminded us that the weather is hot and we must not let the ladies overwork themselves. It is best to take care of your health."
Everyone stood up and thanked him.
Concubine Xu nodded, and greeted them one by one, and chatted briefly. Finally, she turned to Lady Jia and said, "When we came here yesterday, we heard that the old lady of Rongguo Mansion brought our imperial concubine's aunt to see her?"
Grandmother Jia bowed hurriedly: "Yes. My daughter-in-law missed the imperial concubine and was worried about the hardships of the journey. She acted impulsively and violated etiquette."
Concubine Xu smiled and said, "I don't blame you. I haven't seen the child for a long time and I miss him so much.
“It’s just that the royal family has its own rules.
"The well-behaved child you taught yourself is the most polite. You can't be resentful towards her."
As he spoke, he beckoned Wang Xifeng to come over and said with a smile, "Although you did the right thing, you also wronged your relatives and elders. Come, apologize to your mother-in-law."
From both his words and his implicit protection, it was clear that Wang Xifeng was being well protected.
Grandmother Jia immediately knelt down and leaned forward, saying: "I am so embarrassed! It is because I was disrespectful and broke the rules that I should apologize. How could I feel wronged?
"Please ask the Imperial Concubine and the Imperial Concubine to punish me!"
Concubine Xu cried out and pushed Wang Xifeng gently, "Help her up quickly!"
Wang Xifeng was very satisfied with Concubine Xu's attitude and hurried forward to support her with both hands: "Old Madam, please stand up!"
"Madam, this is not right! You are of the same age and generation as the Imperial Concubine and I. How can we allow you to kneel before us?
"If this gets out, even if the Supreme Lord or the Emperor doesn't punish us, I'm afraid everyone's spit will kill us!"
Concubine Xu said angrily, "You have experienced too much. When you hear what I say, you come up with seven or eight roundabout ideas!
“I really didn’t say anything else!
“Although this one of ours was given the title of Imperial Concubine, assisted in the management of the six palaces, and helped me arrange the funeral of the late Concubine Xiaoling, the whole world saw her as capable;
“In fact, he’s only seventeen years old.
“She’s still just a child!
"You are two generations older than her, and you are also her in-laws, so isn't it reasonable for her to accompany you?
"Yes, she is the Imperial Concubine. Apart from the Empress Dowager, she is the only woman in the world who can be compared to her!
"But let's be clear, if I send it in front of me, I will let her accompany you!"
As she spoke, she took Wang Xifeng's hand and patted it, scolding her with a face full of affection, "Foolish child who doesn't know how to adapt, why don't you go and apologize to the old lady?"
Wang Xifeng understood, took a step forward, and really knelt down: "I am sorry for wronging you yesterday, old lady, please don't blame me."
Grandmother Jia was so frightened that she quickly moved aside and kept saying she didn't dare, and beads of sweat dripped down her forehead.
Princess Xi couldn't bear to watch it anymore, and couldn't help but speak to ease the situation: "Since it happened yesterday, let's not talk about it anymore.
"This weather is at its hottest, so we're just sitting and chatting.
"Your Highness, you have worked hard. Please take a seat."
Wang Xifeng smiled as she watched the trembling Lady Jia sit down, and then she sat down next to Concubine Xu.
"The emperor is sad, the queen mother is ill, and there is a commotion in the other palaces. I think you are all elders, and each of you has some old friends and nephews in the imperial guards. I think you have all heard the news."
Concubine Xu laid out the matter openly and said, "The turmoil was quelled very quickly, in less than two hours.
"The kids were just over the line in their excitement.
"Now the Supreme has asked the mischievous child to take Prince Su to recuperate for a while, so that they can both calm down.
"Everyone, go back and tell your relatives and friends, whose child grows up without being beaten up?
"It's not a big deal, just put your mind at ease!"
Just like this, a conspiracy of treason was going to be passed over so easily!
Wang Xifeng had a faint smile on her face, but her eyes gradually turned cold.
Someone died that night in the other palace!
Is this the end of it? !
Your Majesty, I refuse.