Chapter 123:

After the two side concubines led so many juniors to salute the king of Duan, they sat down one after another. The hall was overcrowded for a while, and the masters of all sizes gathered together.
King Duan looked around, and although there was still one person short of it, it didn't matter, he said, "Since everyone is here, let's serve tea first."
"The prince, I'm still sending the elder son." One of the concubines with Qiuxiang color quickly reminded Duan Wangdao.
Now, without any introduction, Qin Jiu knew that this old woman with a kind-looking face must be the son's wife Feng Fang.
Of course King Duan knew that there was still a missing son, but he felt that there was no need for so many people to wait for the son.
What he was about to say, a teenage girl in scarlet clothes said joyfully: "Big Brother is back!"
Outside the hall, a tall figure in a lake-blue brocade robe strode toward this side.
The man is more than 30 years old, handsome, tall and upright, and has four or five points similar to Duan Wang. He is the son of Duan Wang Gu Chenzhi.
One of Gu Chen entered the hall, first saluted King Duan, then bowed his hands to the crowd, smiled and apologized: "I'm late."
"The third brother, it's rude."
Gu Zezhi smiled faintly, "The world is so polite."
No one was surprised by Gu Zezhi's indifferent attitude. After all, for the sake of Gu Chenzhi, the princess and Duan Wang had no righteousness. The disagreement between the two brothers was like a manifestation.
Qin Jiu looked at Gu Chenzhi curiously.
In the novel, Gu Chenzhi did not even have a chance to appear head-on. The first mention of him is that he was robbed and killed on the way to Beijing, and his head was cut off by Gu Zezhi.
After that, when describing Gu Zezhi's cold-blooded ruthlessness, he would occasionally mention two things about his killing his father and mother and intercepting his brother.
Gu Chenzhi noticed Qin Jiu's gaze and nodded slightly at her, looking at her elder brother as a father.
His face was slightly pale, with a hint of sickness and fatigue. When he sat down, he clenched his fist and coughed twice, as if he was infected with the cold.
However, Qin Jiao knew that Gu Chenzhi's discomfort was mostly not related to the infection of wind and cold, but it was because of Jiuhexiang.
Qin Jiu retracted his gaze, with a low eyebrow and a pleasing look. With the cover of his sleeve, he quickly pulled Gu Zezhi's hand and scratched it gently in his palm, meaning, brilliant!
This is called treating one's body by the way of a person!
Originally, if they hadn't noticed it, Mrs. Xiao would gradually become weak because of Jiuhexiang, while others would only think that she was frail and sick. Now it is fine, and all the retribution will be to Gu Chenzhi himself.
Now that everyone is really there, Fei Feng said with a smile, "Master, you can start."
Under her gesture, two maids hurriedly put two futons in front of King Duan.
Gu Zezhi and Qin Jiu walked to the futon side by side, knelt down and knocked their heads for King Duan. At the same time, Du Ruo took the tea cup from the tray and brought it over.
Qin Jiu took the tea, held the tea cup high with both hands, and said respectfully: "Please drink tea, Father."
King Duan took the tea from his daughter-in-law, and after taking a sip, he put the tea cup aside, smiled and said okay, and signaled that the maid in charge gave Qin Jiao a red seal.
Qin Jiu took the red seal with both hands and felt the thick inside of the red, guessing that it was a silver ticket, so he smiled happily and thanked Duan Wang.
After offering tea to King Duan, it was next to the two concubines of King Duan.
Although the side concubine is not as good as the princess, the side concubine of the clan is different from the ordinary concubine. It has a fate, and the name is also recorded in the jade. It is reasonable to say that it is Gu Zezhi's concubine, and it is worthy of Qin Zhuo's cup Wife tea.
Concubine Feng flanked her sleeves gracefully, leaning forward slightly, waiting for Qin Jiu to come over and kowtow to offer tea. However, Gu Zezhi directly led Qin Jiao to skip the two concubines without even introducing a word.
Concubine Feng and Concubine Jiang both darkened their faces, their smiles could not be maintained, and even the young masters and girls frowned slightly.
The original lively atmosphere suddenly fell cold.
The maid serving tea next to Gu Zezhi and his wife was a little frightened, but Du Ruo was not surprised.
Gu Zezhi led Qin Jiu to Gu Chenzhi and introduced: "Xiao Jiu, this is the son of the world."
Naturally, there is no need to kowtow to Gu Chenzhi. Qin Jiao was only blessed and called: "I have seen the son of the world."
She also learned that Gu Zezhi didn't call the eldest brother, and called the eldest son. She took the tea from Du Ruo and handed the tea cup to Gu Chenzhi with both hands.
Gu Chenzhi frowned slightly and did not pick up the tea. Instead, he picked up the other tea cup at hand and made it clear that he would not give Qin Jiu face.
Upon seeing this, Consort Feng felt much better, knowing that her son was venting herself.
Concubine Feng side curled her lips with a smile. She also knew that Qin Jiu obeyed Gu Zezhi's instructions. The husband and the wife were all alone. But who made her marry Gu Zezhi! The daughter-in-law of this palace is not so good. In the capital, Qin Jiu is backed by a queen, but this is Xijiang!
The corners of Gu Zezhi's lips were still smiling, and he looked at Gu Chenzhi lightly, his eyes seemed to say that you are only capable of this.
Gu Chenzhi just watched him so quietly, and he felt a burning feeling, and his throat was itchy again.
"Cough cough cough..." He coughed slightly again.
Qin Jiao directly handed the tea back to Du Ruo, and said with a smile: "It seems that the elder son is not thirsty. The elder concubine is not thirsty anymore, so I will be disrespectful."
Gu Chenzhi's eyes instantly cooled down, and his face was pale.
The smile at the corner of Feng's mouth disappeared again, her face became extremely ugly, and she tightly grasped the veil in her hand.
Others watched this scene with different expressions, especially Concubine Jiang, winking quietly at the children, letting them rest and watch the good show first.
Although Gu Chenzhi was unhappy, he didn't say anything. He is a man, so it is not suitable to argue with Qin Jiu's sister-in-law.
The concubine Shizi has been with him for many years, and she understands her husband's intentions, and deliberately put the tea cup in her hand on the small square next to her.
She pulled out a sneer and asked Qin Jiao out of anger, "Third brother-in-law, are you dissatisfied with the son?"
Sparks burst into the air.
An invisible smoke of gunpowder spread between the two.
Duan Wang frowned slightly as he watched this scene.
The corner of Concubine Jiang's eyes glanced at King Duan and picked up the teacup, sighing inwardly as she was out of touch.
She felt that there would be such a situation because the princess couldn't think about it, so she had to make trouble with the prince at her age.
The princess is the royal family of the prince, and he is the future son of the prince, so he must be respectful to the princess, otherwise, an unfilial hat will be enough to crush the son.
Like today, if the princess is here, she will be the mistress of the palace, and the concubine is a fart in front of the princess and dare not let it go. How dare you say that because Gu Zezhi and his wife have taken the face of Concubine Feng, she will say aggressively Come out! The princess can punish the imperial concubine to kneel in the ancestral hall with a word.
As for the others in the room, they hooked their lips irrelevantly, waiting to see how Qin Jiu responded. Anyway, no matter who they help, they won't get anything good.
For a while, the main hall was quiet, and the maids serving next to them were so nervous that they didn't even dare to breathe.
In response to the sharp eyes of his concubine, Qin Jiao still smiled lightly, nodding calmly in response: "Dissatisfaction."
The three words made the tea in Concubine Jiang's mouth almost didn't come out, her expression was subtle. This Qin Jiao really dare to say anything, is there any consciousness of a new wife?
The concubine did not expect Qin Jiu to admit it so frankly, and his face sank three more points, and said in his heart: It seems that the rumors are correct. As expected, the wife of Gu Zezhi grew up in the countryside, no rules, no manners, no Teach precepts!
Gu Chenzhi was about to say presumptuous, but after all he still remembered that King Duan was still here, his right hand hidden in his sleeve was clenched into a fist.
Qin Jiu didn't care what they thought at all. Jiaoli raised his chin and said plausibly: "I am the princess of the dignified county, and I am not much different from the elder son in terms of grade, but because of family rituals, the elder son has grown up Only when I was old did I politely offer tea to my son."
"This is courtesy!"
Qin Jiao looked directly at the concubine Shizi with clear eyes, but what he said was to Gu Chenzhi next to her.
"The son gave me no face, why should I be shy?"
"I'm just dissatisfied, what can I do?"
King Duan's brow furrowed tighter, his face sinking like water.
Before he could speak, Qin Jiu took the lead and said again: "I also know that Shi Zi is dissatisfied with me for not offering tea to my concubine..."
As she said, she blinked aggrievedly, took out a veil to cover her eyes, and cried when she said she was crying, "Hey, the side concubine is the side concubine, not the regular concubine."
Hearing these words in the ears of Concubine Feng's ears, it was a mockery of her, and what kind of score is on the concubine!
Qin Jiao continued to wipe his tears, "Hey, yeah, my mother-in-law is in the capital."
Listening to Concubine Feng's ears is just mocking her. She is not Gu Zezhi's mother-in-law, so what kind of a mother-in-law's pretense there is!
In this scene, Concubine Jiang and the others were about to take a look at them. Gu Zezhi, this new wife is amazing!
Concubine Feng's face was blue, white, purple, and black. The colors changed wonderfully, with anger and hatred.
Originally, the princess and the prince were absolutely righteous, and the position of the royal family was vacant. She gave birth to a son who should be able to be righted, but the prince did not mention it.
So, she asked the prince to mention it to the prince several times euphemistically. However, the prince seemed to have not understood it, and it was the princess who talked all day long, saying that the princess was only in anger, and after calming down for a year and a half, she wanted to understand.
Concubine Feng Fang felt that it was Duan Wang who did not understand. It's been a year. If Xiao clan will turn around, he will return to Xijiang with Gu Zezhi this time, which shows that Xiao clan is determined.
Concubine Feng Fang wanted to give Qin Jiu a disarm, but he didn't expect Qin Jiu to be so fierce that he would dare to face the elders of her husband's family when she recognized her. This, this... How can a new wife be so fierce!
Concubine Feng's thoughts became more aggrieved, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that Qin Jiu simply didn't know how to promote her.
Although she is a side concubine, she is also the imperial imperial concubine.
What if Qin Jiu is the princess of the county? !
They Duan Wangfu is the Prince Duan's mansion, how can they be better than the Prince of the County, and they will become the rightful Duan Wang Taifei in the future!
Qin Jiu quietly blinked at Gu Zezhi, as if showing off, is she great?
Before she entered the palace, she told Gu Zezhi that if someone was embarrassed, let her deal with it, and always let them know that she is not good for bullying.
Anyway, no matter what happens, he will give her the queen. She is not worried.
Gu Zezhi looked at her with a smile, took out a frosty white veil, wiped her unnecessarily tears from the corner of her eyes, and looked considerate.
Even if he didn't say a word, the faction had silently sworn his attitude at this time, and they were married.
Looking at the sweet and greasy appearance of this newlywed couple, many people in the hall felt a sour taste, especially the few who were wives. They were either envious or jealous, secretly sighing that this Qin Jiao really is. Good fate!
Anyway, she and Gu Zezhi would not stay in Xijiang. Regardless of what Feng Fei and his son thought, they would return to the capital in a few days and left.
In the future, no matter how long the empire is, he will not be able to control the capital.
Thinking about it, Concubine Jiang's heart became complicated again, and there was a kind of sigh of different lives.
The young couple exchanged their eyes sweetly. When Qin Jiu turned his head to Duan Wang, he was aggrieved again, and his long eyelashes trembled slightly, as if tears were about to fall again in the next moment. Father, do you think your daughter-in-law is wrong?
Duan Wang has always been prestigious, and said that he is the same in the palace. When the Xiao family was in the past, he managed the palace properly. Duan Wang seldom faced his daughter-in-laws and daughters. What he said to them in the past was nothing but ordinary. Those are just greetings.
Looking at Qin Jiao's soft, weak, and pitiful little, Duan Wang felt his scalp numb, so he just wanted to quickly coax her to stop crying.
King Duan said stiffly: "It's the son who is too reckless."
Everyone around was stunned.
King Duan has always been quite prestigious in the palace. In the past, the princess, the son, and Gu Zezhi were able to speak before him. Others, including the second master and the grandson, would inevitably be weak at the king.
Qin Jiao actually coaxed King Duan with just a few words and understatement? Are they all daydreaming?
Fei Feng almost squeezed her thigh to see if she was dreaming.
In the next moment, she saw Duan Wang's sharp eyes shooting towards her.
"Feng, you are an elder, and you have to be broad-minded!" Duan Wang scolded coldly, feeling that Concubine Feng Fang was too unruly.
Qin Jiu is a princess concubine appointed by the emperor, and a daughter-in-law, not a daughter-in-law, and even the folks have no reason to let the daughter-in-law offer tea to an aunt!
When Qin Jiu returned to Beijing, he told the princess about the incident. The princess was afraid that he would think he was eccentric, and would help the concubine Feng and the son. He would definitely be angry for a long time, and he refused to return.
Concubine Feng: "..."
King Duan glanced at Gu Chen with a little dissatisfaction, and said to his heart: The eldest son is also, the eldest brother is like a father, how can he be so ignorant of manners, and so scandalous of his sister-in-law!
After all, he valued Gu Chenzhi, so even though he felt that there was something wrong with him, he still didn't reprimand him face to face, leaving him a bit of face.
Concubine Feng Fang did not have the good fortune of Gu Chenzhi.
Duan Wang said in a deep voice, "Speaking of which, Feng, you are a concubine, so you should salute Ze's wife."
"..."
The others around were silent, thinking that the world was simply imaginary.
Concubine Feng was so angry that she suppressed herself and her eyes turned red.
Although she is in her early fifties, she has been pampered and well-maintained over the years. She looks at a person in her forties and her charm still exists.
Qin Jiao's reaction was faster than her, and he flattened his mouth aggrievedly: "Father, my daughter-in-law dare not. The side concubine always gives birth to the son..."
She is young and well-growth. She pretends to be a white lotus, three points better than Feng Fang's concubine, and she looks purer and more innocent than the white lotus in the pond.
Concubine Feng: "!!!"
King Duan looked at Concubine Feng again, his voice was low, and he shouted warningly: "Feng's." He motioned her to salute Qin Jiu.
Concubine Feng side glanced at Gu Chen, expecting Gu Chenzhi to talk to her. However, Gu Chenzhi was bowing her head and coughing slightly. The concubine Shizi stroked his back nervously, handing him pills for a while, and then handing them to him. Tea.
Concubine Feng Fang could only be wronged, stood up draggingly, and bowed her knees to give a blessing to Qin Jiu.
Qin Jiu didn't evade and received a full gift from Concubine Feng.
After the other party finished the ceremony, Qin Jiu said symbolically: "The side concubine exempts the ceremony."
She smiled and met Concubine Feng's eyes.
Duan Wang said indifferently: "Since the elder does not drink tea, then forget it."
Gu Chenzhi's face became stiff, and the concubine of the world was angry, but still did not dare to say anything.
Duan Wang consciously handled things fairly and turned a storm into an invisible, thinking: Zezhi's wife and the princess are getting along well. After returning to Beijing, the princess will definitely ask her what happened in the palace, and he will know that his concubines are distinct.
Thinking about it, Duan Wang's mood became much more relaxed, his expression radiant, and the expression in Qin Jiu's eyes became more loving.
Gu Zezhi continued to lead Qin Jiu to confess her relatives, and led her to a 27-year-old man in blue. He smiled and introduced, "Xiao Jiu, this is the second brother."
Qin Jiu offered tea to the other party.
On the first day of Qin Jiao's arrival, Concubine Feng Fang, Concubine Shi Zi and Concubine Shi Zi were slapped in the face, and other concubines and concubines did not dare to put on the score anymore, and the subsequent confession went smoothly.
Qin Jiao knew that he was high in seniority, so he brought a lot of meeting gifts to Gu Zezhi's younger siblings, nephews and nieces.
Except for the few children of the world's son who were a little cold, everyone else obediently called the third aunt, the third aunt, and the third aunt.
On the one hand, Qin Jiu felt that he was being called a little older again, and on the other hand, he secretly sighed that he was awesome.
It seems that King Duan is a person who eats soft but not hard, as long as he gets it right, it's very coaxing.
Although my own golden thighs are so bad, I definitely can't learn to pretend to be a white lotus, and don't blame him.
Thinking about it, Qin Zhuo became silly and happy again, probably only Gu Zezhi could see from the subtle changes in her eyes that she was secretly happy again in her heart.
Gu Zezhi calmly pulled down her hand and guided her to the next person.
The people in this room recognized for almost an hour, Qin Jiao was gentle and gentle, as if he was just pretending to be sturdy.
Concubine Shizi was itchy teeth, and in the end, she didn't drink Qin Jiao's tea.
If it’s someone else, she can still sneer. The new wife has never served tea when she just got married, which is equivalent to someone in her husband’s family who doesn’t approve of this marriage, but the marriage between Qin Jiu and Gu Zezhi was gifted by the emperor. It was the princess concubine enshrined by the imperial decree.
The father's fate is not the king's fate, as long as the emperor recognizes Qin Jiu as Gu Zezhi's princess, even the king of Duan cannot deny it.
not to mention……
Concubine Shi Zi looked at King Duan with complicated eyes.
Duan Wang actually seemed to have his eyes blurred, as if he was very satisfied with Qin Jiu. Obviously the last time the son said, Duan Wang felt that this daughter-in-law was a bit fierce...
After acknowledging the kiss, everyone moved to the side hall to have a meal. Today, there are many people, and there are three tables full of noodles. There is no shortage of delicacies from mountains and seafood, chicken, duck and fish.
However, the concubine Shizi had no appetite at all, so she didn't take a few bites. She looked back and forth between King Duan and Qin Jiu from time to time. Seeing that King Duan always looked amiable towards Qin Jiu, she felt even more sullen. .
Obviously these daughters-in-laws have always been with the princess for a long time, and they have to please the princess in everything. Duanwang always takes the air of her father-in-law, and rarely speaks to them on the initiative. How come to Qin Jiao to pass the door is different. ! !
"Xiao Jiu," King Duan called Qin Jiu's name very cordially, thinking about the absence of the princess and Qin Jiu's unfamiliar life in Xijiang, so he said a few more words to her, "The weather in Xijiang is drier than Beijing. , You just came, be careful not to get upset."
"Thanks for your father's concern, my daughter-in-law won't get in the way." Qin Jiao said with a smile.
Although her current body was a bit malnourished before, it was probably because she was raised as a weed since she was a child and is very adaptable. She changed her place in the past two years without any discomfort.
Duan Wang: "You are rare. Let Ze Zhi lead you around tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The folk customs in Xijiang are very different from those in Beijing."
King Duan followed along and said some of the folk customs and scenic spots in Western Xinjiang, Qin Jiu would say "really", "good", "thank you father king" from time to time.
King Duan said while observing Qin Jiao, seeing that she was generous and responsive, and quite satisfied.
When he was in the capital, King Duan didn't have much contact with Qin Jiu, only he knew his temperament was fierce, but now it seems to be okay.
Also, the daughter-in-law that the princess is optimistic about is not far behind.
Moreover, one of Ze is in the capital and is in a high position. If the daughter-in-law is too soft, she may not be able to manage the house.
This inner house is not just about giving back to the house, it also involves someone who wants to trust the relationship and leave favors or something. You must have a mistress with the city government in mind. Otherwise, Zezhi will have to worry about the inner house outside, which is too hard.
In addition, this daughter-in-law is not so bad-tempered, she speaks and acts with respect to the princess and Zezhi, she is obedient, and respectful to herself, as a daughter-in-law.
After using half a cup of tea, King Duan got up and only called the brothers Gu Chenzhi and Gu Zezhi to his study.
At the end, King Duan also urged the concubine Shizi by the way: "Concubine Shizi, wife Zezhi has just arrived, you take her around the palace."
The king of Duan gave the order, and the concubine naturally obeyed.
King Duan took Gu Zezhi and Gu Chenzhi away. Concubine Feng Fang and Concubine Jiang Fang also lost their excuses. As for the other males, they all retired, leaving only the female family members in the hall.
The concubine Shizi smiled slightly, dignified and virtuous, and said: "Three younger siblings, I have just finished eating, drink some tea and digest, and I will take you around the house later."
She made a gesture and immediately the maid served a cup of scented tea.
The second wife and fourth wife next to them all have subtle expressions, and there is a trace of embarrassment hidden in their eyes, as expected.
The concubine Shizi looked generous and always respectful in front of the prince and concubine, but in fact he was very small-minded.
It was the same when they married into the palace in the past.
The concubine of the elder concubine had to pull them to talk, let them serve them tea, and pour them tea cup after cup. At first, they did not watch out. When they felt uncomfortable to go to the clean room, the concubine of the elder concubine deliberately dragged it to prevent it. They go.
If they don't ask for mercy, they will be embarrassed. If they are really embarrassed, even if they are faceless in the palace, they can only be subdued.
From the beginning to the end, the concubine of the elder concubine was kind to them, and they had nowhere to complain if they suffered a loss.
To put it bluntly, the concubine's tricks are not clever, that is, because she is the concubine, the future princess Duan, so they can't completely turn their faces with her, so they can only bite their teeth and swallow them in their stomachs.
To put it bluntly, the concubine is just demonstrating to them, letting them know their duty and don't give birth to thoughts they shouldn't have.
As for the concubine, as a daughter-in-law, she can't resist her mother-in-law. She can only endure and suffer, just like her family persuaded her. The daughter-in-law for many years has become a mother-in-law, and the concubine is not the princess.
And this time, the concubine of the eldest son was obviously targeting Qin Jiu again.
The second wife and the fourth wife exchanged glances, and couldn't tell what they were expecting. The two men and women simply held up the tea cup, pretending to be drinking tea, and their ears were actually erected.
The concubine of the eldest son looked at Qin Jiao with a dear smile, and her eyes revealed a certain coldness.
She just wanted to subdue Qin Jiu and let her know who is inferior to who is in this palace.
Qin Jiao stood up with a smile and looked at Concubine Shi Zi with a look of "Are you stupid?"
The fake smile on Concubine Shizi's face is so obvious, and I don't know what it is that I am relieved, why do I have to spend time socializing?
Qin Jiu said simply: "The concubine does not like me, and I don't like you either. Don't drink tea together to avoid nausea."
After finishing talking, she followed Gu Zezhi's way, brushed off her sleeves casually, and assumed that she had learned 90% of his essence from this movement, and then left without even looking at the concubine.
The second lady, the fourth lady, the concubine world and the other girls in the palace were all stunned. Can it be like this? !
The concubine Shi Zi was even more startled by Qin Jiu's unreasonable cards. She had never seen such an arrogant person!
In Xijiang, she was the eldest concubine, even when Xiao was still the princess, she was kind to her, and rarely said a word of harshness. She has been married for twenty years, and the palace is respectful and courteous to her!
And now, she was slapped like this by a wild girl who grew up in the country!