MTL - The Crown Prince Chases His Wife-Chapter 22 big life

Imperial City, Inner Court, Chengqian Palace.

The second prince, Feng Xian, was about to leave after having lunch with Concubine Shu, but was called by Concubine Shu and told him to stay and drink tea before leaving.

Concubine Shu sent back the palace servants, leaving only the mother and son in the palace.

Both of them were just sipping tea, neither of them said anything, and the atmosphere was a bit sluggish.

Feng Xian seemed to have guessed what the mother-in-law wanted to say by leaving him behind.

A few days ago at the housewarming banquet at the main mansion of Zhaoren County, the absurd story of several people who attended the banquet trapped in the bamboo building in the rain, and the absurdity of hanging horses, was spread out for some reason, and even reached the ears of the saint.

To everyone's surprise, the Holy One is Long Xin Da Yue.

In recent years, the prince and the second prince cannot be said to be at odds, but the relationship is indeed not very harmonious. The sage was amazed that the prince was able to sit at the card table with the second prince calmly and play the horse hanging for two hours.

The sage laughed and said that the horse hanging can be promoted in the court, and the disputes that cannot be resolved in the court can be resolved at the card table.

This move was opposed by the prince Feng Zhan. The prince suggested that Ma Hang would easily make people addicted, waste time and energy for no reason, and delay political affairs.

This incident became a joke and spread in the DPRK.

From his birth to joining the army, and then to supervising the country, the prince was the first to have a small joke for the courtiers to tease in private. It is easy to be addicted to the horse hanging. His Royal Highness must have experienced it personally, otherwise he would not have stayed in the Zhaoren County Master's Mansion for such a long time uncharacteristically.

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Feng Xian knew that his mother-in-law didn't want him to get too close to Qin Yan, but Qin Yan was one of the few options he could rely on.

It is also a big taboo for the empress to do politics. Feng Xian never asked his concubine to intervene in his affairs in the previous dynasty, and he was bound to win Qin Yan, and he did not want the concubine to intervene unnecessarily.

Feng Xian didn't want to argue with his mother-in-law, and was thinking about finding a suitable reason to leave.

"Mother-in-law..."

Feng Xian's words were interrupted by Concubine Shu's cold voice.

"Where did you get the confidence to compete with the prince?"

Feng Xian was silent and did not answer. The mother-in-law never interfered with his actions in the previous court. Why did he suddenly ask such a question today? He thought that the mother concubine was going to talk about Qin Yan.

Concubine Shu put down the teacup, looked at Feng Xian, who was sitting in the chair, and said calmly:

"Do you have any misunderstanding about the power of the prince? Because of the relationship between the queen, the prince and his uncle are not on good terms with each other. It is indeed a self-cut. But behind the prince is the Queen Mother Xiao of Shou'an Palace. Shou'an The palace has no children in her life, but she raised the prince. Although the Queen Mother Xiao had already retired from the court, she also got rid of her own mother's relatives. But she has worked hard for so many years, and the foundation is already intertwined, which should not be underestimated. ."

"Mother concubine knows that you think your father is supporting you to balance the power of the prince. But anyone with a discerning eye can see that His Majesty is matching the prince and Qin Yan, and what Qin Yan represents, I don't need to go into details. What about your marriage? Not to mention the Concubine Zheng, I haven't even seen the shadow of Concubine Side."

"What are you arguing with the prince for? Our mothers and daughters have been separated for the past few years. Wouldn't it be better to go to the fief to spend the rest of their lives peacefully?"

When Concubine Shu said this, she seemed a little excited. She took a sip of tea and calmed down.

"Mother concubine, the father's sons are not prosperous. Apart from the crown prince, the sons and the third princes are the same. The three princes have no intention of government affairs, and they spend all day in the mountains and rivers, and they talk about Zen. The sons don't want to fight, but the sons just think, In case the prince's conduct is not good, or there is an accident, the throne still has to be succeeded. My son guesses, the father's intention is the same."

Feng Xian didn't agree with his mother's statement. In his eyes, the concubine was also a woman in the palace, who knew the situation of the court and the heart of a saint.

Concubine Shu sighed softly,

"Are you so sure that the third prince, Feng Yi, has no intention of taking the throne?"

Feng Xian looked at Concubine Shu in surprise.

Concubine Shu sneered and said:

"The third prince, Feng Yi, is the only son of Concubine Jing. Concubine Jing came from Guannei Hou's mansion, and Guannei Hou holds a heavy army. I heard that the third prince loves listening to Zen and is a frequent visitor to Wanning Temple."

"Wanning Temple, the concubine is saying, King Ning?"

Feng Xian was shocked by what his concubine said, Prince Ning, that was a taboo in the royal family.

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Concubine Shu didn't respond any more, just took a long sip of tea.

Concubine Shu understood that this son of hers underestimated the prince and the saint.

Having been with the king for many years, Concubine Shu herself has not seen clearly the mind of the person on the throne, let alone her son who still owes his mind and means. Concubine Shu did not want her son and herself to become victims in the struggle for imperial power, but Nai He Xian'er insisted on doing her own thing.

"That's it."

Concubine Shu's tone was a little weak.

"You must be Qin Yan?"

"Have you considered my position and my feelings? As soon as I see Qin Yan, I will think of Shen Shiying. Have you ever thought that if Qin Yan becomes your concubine, how will I get along with her and with you?" Concubine Shu's voice was a little lonely.

When Feng Xian heard this, he focused on the sentence, "If Qin Yan becomes your concubine."

If Qin Yan becomes his concubine Fengxian, the Duke of Zhenguo will be his backing, and his uncle, the right minister, will spare no effort to help him. Qin Yan's wealthy family will also be a great help to him. In this way, he has one more chance of winning.

Feng Xian recalled the horse hanging at the Zhaoren County Main Mansion that day. It seemed that Qin Yan was very interested in the horse hanging. She fed her cards to show her favor. She should have seen that this was a good progress. Qin Yan should also have a bit of a favorable impression of himself, even half a point is better than the resistance like before. Next time I'll strike while the iron is hot...

Seeing that Feng Xian didn't answer, Concubine Shu smiled as if thinking of something pleasant. She felt a little cold in her heart, and said coldly,

"You go."

"Mother and concubine take care of your health, and this son will retire."

Feng Xian didn't even notice his mother's concubine's sad expression, and left Chengqian Palace in a hurry. He still had to find a way to get closer to Qin Yan, and he couldn't let others get in first.

When Feng Xian left, Mammy came in and pinched Concubine Shu's shoulders,

"Niangniang, do you want to take a nap?"

Concubine Shu remained silent, feeling a little sad in her heart.

Her only son, who only thinks about power and position, has no regard for her feelings as a mother.

When she found out that she was pregnant, she only hoped to be a prince, which could consolidate her position in the palace and help her brother Wen Zheng to gain more voice in the court.

But now, she is very envious of the German concubine who only gave birth to a princess.

Concubine De gave birth to a princess, but her status was no less than that of a concubine who gave birth to a prince. Feng Yuyao, a concubine princess, has been given a title since she was born.

Yes, this is the charm of power, and it is no wonder that Xian'er is so persistent.

At this moment, Concubine Shu hopes that she can have a daughter, a caring daughter, a daughter who can accompany her and talk to herself.

In the palace for many years, she couldn't even tell her own mother about many things.

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Concubine Shu didn't tell anyone that she hadn't been in bed for many years.

Seventeen years ago, after giving birth to Feng Xian, Concubine Shu's body recovered extremely slowly. When Feng Xian was three years old, Concubine Shu regained her figure before giving birth.

It's been four years since I got pregnant, and it's the first time I've been honored by His Majesty.

It was a rainy night, and the two on the imperial couch were already in love. However, Li Fuquan was suddenly hurried outside the hall to report something important.

His Majesty pulled away, leaving Concubine Shu alone to calm down on the cold dragon bed.

Li Fuquan lowered his head and entered the dormitory to change clothes for His Majesty. Before leaving, Concubine Shu only vaguely heard the word "Xiyuan".

At that time, she was sympathetic to His Majesty's diligence in administration, thinking that it was her brother Wenzheng who had some important government affairs to discuss with His Majesty.

Only on the second day did I realize that I was just a joke when I was busy with government affairs.

It was true that Xiyuan had something to do last night, but it was not about Qin Wenzheng, the left minister, but Shen Shiying.

Shen Shiying gave birth last night. Because it was her first child, it was difficult to give birth. A woman giving birth is extremely dangerous, like passing through a gate of hell.

The news reached His Majesty's ears at the first time, and His Majesty summoned the Imperial Physician to Xiyuan overnight to keep Shen Shiying safe.

But Shen Shiying was only a courtier's wife, and His Majesty's move was a bit too much.

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Concubine Shu once doubted whether Qin Yan was His Majesty's heir, but the child's gradually growing appearance was really similar to Tong Wenzheng, even with her aunt, which made Concubine Shu no longer doubt Qin Yan's identity.

However, this made Concubine Shu feel more hateful. If Shen Shiying was pregnant with the emperor's heir, she could temporarily understand His Majesty's anxiety that night. But Shen Shiying's belly is Wen Zheng's child, and His Majesty still values ​​her so much.

Oh, His Majesty doesn't value Shen Shiying's child, he values ​​Shen Shiying, the woman he will never get.

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Concubine Shu once thought that His Majesty treated her very well, and His Majesty was sympathetic to her loneliness in the palace, and granted her permission to invite her family members into the palace to accompany her from time to time. There are no sisters in her family, and the only two younger brothers are the only wives. Wen Xuan's wife is a civilian businesswoman, and the other is Wen Zheng's wife, Shen Shiying.

She really sent someone to announce Shen Shiying into the palace once, but Shen Shiying refused because of physical discomfort.

His Majesty took great pains to see Shen Shiying, but the funny thing is, people still don't appreciate it.

Concubine Shu is unwilling to serve in the bed any longer. She has already given birth to a prince and does not need to be favored any more. She was even more reluctant to think about the humiliation of Shen Shiying's childbirth that night.

As if tacitly, His Majesty never called her again. She wondered if His Majesty didn't want to think about the danger of Shen Shiying's birth that night when she was sleeping.

Marrying into the royal family, it is enough to compete for favor with a group of women in this palace, but also with another woman outside the palace, another woman who does not belong to the emperor.

Because of this, he once disregarded his decency, repeatedly lost his composure, and turned into a disgusting appearance like the market shrew that he disliked the most before.

In vain, he was born in a scholarly family, a family of poetry and etiquette. The tolerance and self-cultivation that had been cultivated for many years were all lost.

Sadly, this is also the sadness of countless women like her.

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When Shen Shiying's body was not found under the cliff, she once worried about whether there was a change. After being attacked and missing, there have been many rumors in Beijing that are not good for Shen Shiying's reputation in recent years. If Shen Shiying is still alive, there is no reason to not show up for so many years. Xu was swept away by the river, I hope there is no change.

Qin Yan was also very fateful, and he didn't die when he fell off the cliff.

That's right, Qin Yan's life is indeed very big, and a little girl could not be drowned in such a deep Taiye Pond.

Concubine Shu took a deep breath, then gracefully took a sip from the teacup.

If Qin Yan was gone, Xian'er wouldn't be at odds with her mother again.

Don't worry, there will always be a chance.