Chapter 135 Past Events
The prince is the direct descendant of the middle palace.
As a biological mother, how could Queen Zheng allow others to slander her son?
Looking at the imperial concubine, her eyes turned cold.
It is about to turn into reality and cut people into pieces.
The ruthless look disappeared in an instant, and turned back to a smiling look.
The look in Ji Mingzhu's eyes revealed a hint of strange love.
"You may not know that I and your mother are classmates and good friends. We went to a women's school together when we were young."
"We were just separated by the palace wall, and we stopped contacting each other later. The prince is a filial child and knows about my friendship with your mother. He wanted to find you in the palace to talk to me, but he was afraid that your jealous family would not let you go, so I simply made arrangements for you. We can meet more often in the future.”
There was once a women's academy in Beijing.
Not only does he teach piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but he also teaches the six arts of gentleman.
When it was most famous, ladies from aristocratic families from all over the world came to study.
Not only can you practice inner cultivation, but you can also make connections.
Some families are willing to give up most of their wealth just to send their daughters to college.
But then the female mountain leader passed away, and the people who took over the academy took bribes and collaborated with traitors... Slowly, the academy began to go downhill.
Until a daughter of a minor official was abducted by flower pickers in the academy. In order to protect the reputation of the academy, the mountain chief claimed that she had eloped with a man.
When the incident was revealed, the reputation of the academy was tarnished, and the evil deeds of the mountain chief were also made public.
A woman's innocence is so important. Even if the academy changed its director later, no one believed they could protect the female students in the academy.
Rich families no longer send their daughters to study.
Those with lower family status are not willing to pay half of their wealth for this.
The women's school, which had a long-standing reputation, suddenly collapsed.
When Ji Mingzhu needed to study, there was no second girls' academy in the capital.
Fortunately, the Ji family has a big business, so it is not difficult to find a wife for her.
She also learned what other noble girls learned.
Not many people learned riding and shooting, so she also learned it.
If it weren't for her mother who took care of her while she was sick, she wouldn't have had the chance to go to school after her father passed away.
He may be blind now.
Ji Mingzhu knew that her mother went to a women's school, but she didn't expect that she and the Queen were classmates.
If they have a close friendship, the mother won't keep silent about it.
Even my aunt never mentioned this matter.
Ji Mingzhu's heart sank.
Could it be that... my mother had a relationship with the Queen?
Before her suspicions could be verified, she saw Empress Zheng waving to her.
"Come to me and let me take a good look at you."
Ji Mingzhu was blessed, and then she stepped forward with broken steps.
The palace maid placed a soft cushion for her, and at the other party's signal, Ji Mingzhu knelt down in front of the Queen.
Looking carefully at her features, Empress Zheng said with a smile: "From a distance, she is stunningly graceful and graceful, and up close, she is even more amazing. She has icy muscles and jade bones, and her eyebrows are like a painting. No wonder A Zheng looks down on others."
Empress Zheng said that she had a relationship with Ji Mingzhu's mother, which clarified the concubine's malicious speculation.
Now he said that Xie Yunzheng looked down on others, which was undoubtedly a slap in the face of the imperial concubine.
Du Peifang's embarrassing incident has long been spread.
For this reason, Mrs. Du did not go out for a banquet for a long time, and she never came to the palace even once.
The imperial concubine looked embarrassed.
He secretly scolded Du Peifang for having a pig brain.
The emperor does not want the courtiers to form cliques, but if he intercedes, Peifang might actually be able to marry Xie Yunzheng.
So what if he married Ji Mingzhu first? Wouldn't he be able to stop his wife and marry another?
Du Peifang was stupid and couldn't calm down, so she was taken advantage of by Princess Anhe.
Marrying Duke Xie Guo as an equal wife, why not go to the palace to help her maintain her favor!
stupid.
So stupid!
The imperial concubine cursed in her heart, as long as Du Peifang was mentioned, she had no confidence.
Many people present were still her fierce rivals.
Not wanting to be laughed at, Imperial Concubine Shi Shiran stood up and smoothed her bun.
"It seems that the Queen wants to reminisce with Mrs. Xie, so I won't disturb you."
Empress Zheng and the imperial concubine had been fighting for most of their lives, and their verbal disputes were just minor quarrels.
This road is paved with blood, who is more ruthless and whose methods are better.
He raised his hand and said, "It's all gone."
After receiving the order, the concubines retired one after another.
Only Ji Mingzhu was left in the hall, and the atmosphere suddenly became depressing. Ji Mingzhu has good concentration, but Empress Zheng has been floating in the palace for decades. In front of her, Ji Mingzhu's concentration is not enough.
"Are you afraid of me?"
Compared with her previous smile, Queen Zheng's voice was much lighter at this moment.
Ji Mingzhu is sure.
There is no remaining affection between his mother and the Queen.
Lowering her head slightly, Ji Mingzhu replied respectfully, "This is my first time entering the palace. Fortunately, you summoned me, so I feel a little nervous."
Empress Zheng raised her eyelids and said, "You are honest."
After straightening her wide sleeves, Queen Zheng stood up.
Looking at Ji Mingzhu condescendingly, "If you don't talk secretly, I won't go around in circles with you."
Ji Mingzhu nodded, "It would be my honor to help you solve your problems."
Empress Zheng looked at her and clicked her tongue, "General Ji is an upright man, and he is strict in everything he says and does. I didn't expect that the daughter he gave birth to has such a sweet mouth, and your mother really deserves a lot of credit."
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Ji Mingzhu's eyes moved slightly.
I don’t quite understand what the Queen meant when she mentioned her father at this time.
In line with the principle of saying less and making fewer mistakes, Ji Mingzhu did not speak, but waited quietly for the Queen's next words.
Empress Zheng looked at her with her lowered eyebrows and cautious look, and felt inexplicably angry.
General Ji is so upright, how could he give birth to such a useless child?
He said in a cold voice: "This Dragon Boat Festival banquet, you listen to my arrangements."
What was supposed to come came.
Ji Mingzhu sighed silently in his heart.
When gods fight, little devils suffer.
Can't their family's housework be solved behind closed doors?
"Why, you don't want to?"
Queen Zheng's tone was full of majesty, and Ji Mingzhu's breath stopped for a beat.
Honest: "I understand what you mean. It's not that I don't want to. I'm just wondering how to explain it to His Highness. If I don't act according to His Highness's wishes, will it affect the relationship between A Zheng and His Highness?"
After a pause, he continued: "I think you must have heard of my wife's situation in the Duke's Mansion. Without A Zheng's protection, I would be helpless and it would be difficult for me to move forward."
"My wife is a little worried. If A Zheng thinks I am useless and gets angry with me, those people in the house may add insult to injury and cut off my way of survival."
This was half true and half false, but Ji Mingzhu's attitude was extremely sincere.
In most of her life, Queen Zheng had seen someone act like this for the first time.
His expression was a little stiff, as if he was holding his breath and couldn't let it out.
"Do you think I am an evil mother-in-law who makes things difficult for my daughter-in-law?"
"My wife has no such intention."
Empress Zheng snorted, "You and Mrs. Xu are both young daughters-in-law. I can understand if you want to deal with the mothers-in-law together."
"I don't mean to make things difficult. It's just that her status is too low. The position of the Crown Princess of the East Palace has not yet been determined. The positions of the concubines on both sides...the Xu family occupies one of them. As long as a woman from the official family can bring help to the Crown Prince, Yes, who wants to be on an equal footing with her? ”
Ji Mingzhu couldn't figure out why the Queen had to explain so much to her.
But she understood the deeper meaning.
The empress wanted Concubine Xu to make a mistake and take the opportunity to punish her and demote her status.
In this way, the position of the concubine is freed, and the two noble ladies can be lifted up.
It will not only disgrace the noble lady, but also add support to His Highness the Crown Prince.
Ji Mingzhu seemed to understand the affairs of the court but not quite.
She didn't want to get involved either.
But there are always various people and things pushing her into the whirlpool.
Since there is no way to retreat, then face it calmly.
Ji Mingzhu saluted.
"Thunder and rain are all gifts from the king. Your Highness is the crown prince of a country. No matter who the concubine is given to, it is a gift from the royal family. It is too late for a minister to be grateful. How can there be any reason to be picky?"
Moreover, the Ninth Five Supreme Being in a high position may not want to see the heir become stronger.
The presence of Xu's concubine made him feel at ease.
Ji Mingzhu didn't say this.
I'm afraid that if I make a mistake, I will be killed.
Empress Zheng looked at Ji Mingzhu steadily without saying anything, and the air seemed to condense.
After a long time, a chuckle reached Ji Mingzhu's ears.
"You and him still have similarities."
(End of chapter)