Chapter 143 Between Wives and Concubines
After hearing Xiao Yuan said she wanted to go to the Duke of England's mansion, Ajuan wanted to persuade her.
Ajuan's mother had served Princess Hui'an, but her mother was not of high status and was promised to her father, so she was not taken to the Duke's Mansion by Mrs. Xiao. Her mother admired Princess Hui'an and often told her not to cause trouble for the princess when she followed the lady to the Zheng Palace. The situation in the court was unclear, so she should advise the lady to come and go with the British Duke's Mansion more.
"But..." Ajuan hesitated.
"Are you worried that the princess would not agree? Don't worry, the prince even gave me aside. Even for this little face, the princess would not make things difficult for me." Xiao Yuan felt that she was good at taking care of her.
The Duke's Mansion in the UK is more interesting than the royal mansion. Last time I saw her off, I had something hidden in my heart and didn't talk much to my cousin. Xiao Yuan changed into neat clothes, took a few boxes of rouge, and walked into the main courtyard where Nanyingzhuang lived.
Xiao Yuan walked through corridors and stepped into the main courtyard for the first time in more than two months.
As soon as she entered the main courtyard, she felt uncomfortable. She glanced at the half-dead osmanthus tree in the yard, where the long-lived lock, which originally belonged to the little prince, buried. Xiao Yuan frowned and walked in.
There were not many people serving in the main courtyard, and the butler from the inner courtyard of the Zhengwang Mansion saw Xiao Yuan first and came forward in two or three steps: "Why is the concubine coming? The sun is so big, I carefully rush the heat."
Xiao Yuan nodded and smiled, "It's not long, but it makes the nanny worry."
The steward of the inner courtyard was Chen, the nanny who was still alive in Zhou Guangxu. She was a senior and experienced lady and was originally very meticulous and serious, but she became more kind because she was a little older.
Xiao Yuan is lively, laughing and making fun of her, and she is very likable. Although she has just arrived in the mansion for a while, she has a close relationship with Madam Chen.
"Let's come and look for the princess. The princess chants in front of the Buddha, I'm afraid you'll wait a moment." Madam Chen led Xiao Yuan to wait outside, and asked the maid to take some cooler fruits and vegetables, afraid that Xiao Yuan would greedy and said, "You are young and love to eat more ice bowls. It's not good for women if you get cold."
Xiao Yuan nodded obediently and was very obedient. Madam Chen took her leave.
Madam Chen felt a little concerned about Xiao Yuan. Because of the relationship between Empress Yuan and Prince Xian, Madam Chen respected the British Duke very much, and admired Madam Xiao very much. She loved Xiao Yuan a little.
Xiao Yuan is young and said that she fell in love with her prince at first sight before entering the palace. Madam Chen felt a little unbelievable, but she was not easy to argue. When she saw Xiao Yuan enter the palace, she laughed and made fun of her lively, and compared with the steady and fair princess, she became even more vivid.
After about half an hour, Princess Zheng walked out of the inner room. Xiao Yuan bowed with a smile and said that she was going out for a walk.
Seeing that Xiao Yuan was dressed in a simple manner, Nan Yingzhuang said, "Although you are a concubine, you can make your own decisions when you leave the house. You don't need to report everything. The prince told me that you are young and don't use rules to restrict you. It's okay to be casual for two years. You have always been sensible and always respect me."
Nan Yingzhuang was a little bit harsh. The truth on his face was just that Xiao Yuan had not set foot in the main courtyard for the past two months, so why should he do such superficial skills now? Zheng Wang was generous and even gave up Xiao Yuan's greetings to the concubine's morning and evening, so why should Xiao Yuan pretend to be hypocritical?
Regardless of whether Nan Yingzhuang thought so or not, Xiao Yuan received a signal of dissatisfaction.
"Princess." Xiao Yuan was acting coquettishly, "The prince also told me not to make the princess worried. Yuanyuan was worried that she would run out like this and did not get the princess' approval. The princess couldn't find me, and she was worried in her heart. If she didn't make the princess worried, she wouldn't make the prince worried."
Nan Yingzhuang nodded and said nothing. Xiao Yuan said intimately, "The princess looks much better now. I think the Chinese medicine girl from the mansion is doing her best. Yuanyuan is worried that she will disturb her, but she is so suffocating."
Although Xiao Yuan was a concubine, she was willing to love Zhou Guangzhang. She just wanted to call herself a concubine in front of the concubine according to etiquette, but Xiao Yuan was unwilling to do so.
Relying on his young age, he always avoided himself. He also explained that he was not arrogant because of his favor, but because he was afraid of disturbing the princess' recovery. But everyone knows why Nan Yingzhuang is sick.
Nan Yingzhuang doesn't care about these verbal cleverness, and can understand Xiao Yuan's caution. If she is in a different position, Nan Yingzhuang is afraid that she will do more than Xiao Yuan. Rather than saying that Nan Yingzhuang is in favor of her, she doesn't care.
Nan Yingzhuang doesn't care about Xiao Yuan.
She was a little girl who was blinded by love and bumped into her head, but why Zhou Guangxu married her and why she was so tolerant. Nan Yingzhuang could understand the considerations in it without going around the corner.
Although the one who is really holding the Xiao family is Mrs. Xiao who has married the British Duke, Xiao Yuan is the granddaughter of the Xiao family after all. Although the eldest son of the Xiao family is unwilling to make progress and travel all day long, the Shenwu Army will probably pass it to the second son of the Xiao family in the future, but after all, that is also in the hands of the Xiao family.
How could King Zheng not be moved if Xiao Yuan has such a mother's family?
"You are sensible." Nan Yingzhuang praised.
Xiao Yuan smiled and waved her hand. Ajuan walked forward with the box in her hand. Xiao Yuan said, "This is the rouge my father collected from Suzhou. It is made of Danhuahua. After pounced on it, she looked very good. Yuanyuan thought that Danhuahua had the effect of concentrating and calming her mind, so she brought a box to the princess. Now, when she saw that the princess looked good, she couldn't use it, but it was really a good thing. She hoped that the princess would take Yuanyuan's wishes and would like to look back and admire people."
Xiao Yuan looked at Nan Yingzhuang and smiled cutely. She knew that Nan Yingzhuang would not really use it, so she said everything.
"Okay. I can't bother you." Nan Yingzhuang took the box of rouge.
"Are you going out today?" Nan Yingzhuang took a sip of tea and asked again.
"Yes. Although it's not too early today, Yuanyuan wants to go to her aunt's house." Xiao Yuan nodded and simply told her place.
Nan Yingzhuang thought a lot in an instant. Now everyone knows that the British Duke's Mansion has reopened a martial arts field, and there are still many noble disciples watching the formation. I am afraid that in addition to studying breaking the formation, His Majesty has a lot of plans.
More than 20 days ago, the prince came back with a letter from his family, and he also brought a letter to Du Fang. In order not to think too much, Nan Yingzhuang did not open it up. This is what I think now. This thing may be related to the martial arts fair, Nan Yingzhuang wished he had some relatives with the British Duke's Mansion. It was better to ask about the situation in person. As the princess, Nan Yingzhuang was not easy to summon Du Fang.
Xiao Yuan didn't know about the letter from home, so she didn't care about it. After going out and getting a car, she went to the Duke of England's mansion.
Gu Xiying flipped through the landmarks and thought about the rumors in her mind. How to control its time and let who knows who doesn't know, so that she can play her greatest role. If Xiao Yuan is pulled in, how can she protect her from being suspicious?
As he was thinking, Mo Yu came in and replied: "Princess, Miss Cousin came to the door, and I have invited An in Yanqiyuan to find you."
Chapter completed!