Chapter 507 Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet
Wei Qingwan hesitated, thought for a moment and then answered: "Because we have been separated for many years, it cannot be said to be particularly good."
She deliberately kept her answer vague, just to wait for Qi Shijing to express her position so that she could know what she really was. How should I describe my relationship with Wei Qingruo.
Qi Shijing said: "You and your sister should move around more. It is very rare that you are both sisters and sisters-in-law." "I understand,"
Wei Qingwan responded.
After understanding Qi Shijing's attitude, Wei Qingwan did not dare to let Qi Shijing know her true relationship with Wei Ruo.
"By the way, do you know about the late Dr. Xu in Prince Rui's Mansion?"
"I don't know much about it. I think he was an old friend who knew my sister before." Wei Qingwan replied.
Wei Qingwan wasn't sure before, but after Prince Rui's Mansion auctioned the scar removal cream, Wei Qingwan was sure that Doctor Xu from the capital and Doctor Xu from Taizhou Prefecture were the same person.
In this case, it can be inferred that Wei Qingwan should be acquainted with Doctor Xu.
"Oh? He's your sister's old friend?" Qi Shijing looked surprised.
"Probably yes."
"Why does your tone sound uncertain?"
"Because my sister lived in the country for a period of time due to physical discomfort in her early years. During this period, she met some strange people. She never mentioned it to her family, so we It's not very clear. It's just that I have seen her with Doctor Xu several times, so I have this guess." Wei Qingwan replied.
Wei Qingwan deliberately made the relationship between Wei Ruo and Doctor Xu ambiguous.
"That's it." Qi Shijing understood, and soon said in a regretful tone, "It's a pity that the miracle doctor Xu is deceased, otherwise it would be better to let him treat my brother." "At that time, my sister didn't agree for some reason
. If I had known earlier, I would have gone to Prince Rui's Mansion to beg her to heal Mr. Qi." Wei Qingwan said hurriedly.
Wei Qingwan was worried that Qi Shijing would blame her for Prince Rui's palace not letting Dr. Xu treat Qi Zhen.
"It doesn't matter. I also know something about this matter. At that time, Prince Rui was unwell and Doctor Xu had to take care of him. Later, because of the hot weather in the capital, Prince Rui went to Tongshan Temple in Hejian Prefecture to escape the heat and pray for blessings, so he missed it."
Seeing Qi Shijing's gentle and considerate appearance, Wei Qingwan felt a little ashamed.
Then Qi Shijing chatted with Wei Qingwan for half an hour, caring passionately about all aspects of her life, which made Wei Qingwan feel flattered.
The depressed mood of not being able to see the prince a few days ago was swept away.
Coming out of Cuitingxuan, Qi Shijing sneered and said to the people next to her: "I thought what kind of person Wei Qingwan was, but it turned out to be nothing more than that. She does have beauty, but that's all there is to her, there is nothing else to like about her. , serving people with sex, just a plaything."
"Empress, then why did you care about her so much just now, as befitting her sister? How can she be worthy of her sister's background?" Qi Shijing's personal maid Tingxue asked .
"She is not a Taoist, but with her relationship, she can help the prince and Prince Rui get closer." "
But Prince Rui's mansion didn't let Dr. Xu treat the third young master..." "
A small impatience will ruin the big plan, my third brother We can settle the accounts later. The most important thing right now is not to argue with Prince Rui's Mansion. If we lose the overall situation because of such a thing, it will be more than worth the loss." "But Prince Rui is not going to die soon, so why do you need to bother with him, my empress
? Are you friends?"
"Although Prince Rui himself is not a threat, he has the favor of the Holy Spirit and can help our prince speak in front of the emperor. And there are still people in the court who admire Duke Xu, so Prince Rui still has some influence. , now it is certain that our Qi family will be at odds with the Lu family, and the Lu family will probably fall to King Jing's side because of this, so we must try our best to win over other people who can be used by us. Not only me, but also my aunt Also try to maintain a good relationship with the people in Prince Rui's Mansion."
"It turns out that this slave is stupid." "So treat Concubine Wei well these days, and let her do it if you need anything."
"My slave knows."
"You will ask the first-class maids in the backyard to come to me in a while. I will select a few good-looking ones, carry my aunt, and expand the backyard for the prince." "Your Majesty, why do you still want to go to the prince's backyard
? Stuffing people in there?"
"Why not? I am the princess. No matter how many women there are in the backyard, they are just concubines or slaves. No one can get past me. I shouldn't only focus on competing for favor in the backyard, nor can my cousin. I hope so. But remember, anyone who inherits a favor must drink Bizi Decoction. The eldest son can only come out of my belly, not the others."
Qi Shijing was born in the Qi family, and she was not only taught how to be a good head of the family since childhood. The mistress, how to be a future princess or even a queen, she also saw how her mother managed the women in the backyard.
So she has known how to deal with women in the backyard since she was a child.
"I obey my orders."
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August 15th is the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The emperor held a banquet in the palace, and all the royal relatives and important officials of the court attended with their families.
Wei Ruo couldn't escape this time.
Wei Ruo dressed up and got on the sedan chair to the palace with Wei Jinyi.
Due to Wei Jinyi's physical condition, the emperor took special care of him, so he did not have to go to the banquet as early as other princes. He did not sit down with Wei Ruo until the palace banquet was about to begin.
The square in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony was crowded with people.
A red carpet about five meters wide was laid out in the center of the square. On the red carpet was a graceful dancer in a fairy skirt.
The court musicians on the side played orchestral shengs and flutes, and soft music flowed from their fingertips to accompany the dancing queens.
On both sides of the red carpet, there are huanghuali tables placed separately. Each table is covered with gold-rimmed cloud brocade cloth, and placed with gold plates and silver bowls, emerald-green wine bottles and colorful porcelain plates filled with delicacies from all over the world.
The emperor sat on the chairman's chair, with Concubine Qi on his right and Concubine Hui on his left.
Princes Rui Wang, Jing Wang, Yu Wang and other princes sat at the bottom.
Wei Jinyi's position was arranged closest to the chairman, and Wei Ruo sat next to him.
This is Wei Ruo's first time seeing the emperor.
In his fifties, his hair is gray, his wrinkles are obvious, his face looks tired, and he seems to be in low spirits.
If according to the original work, the emperor did not have long to live, Chu Lan would succeed him after his death.
From Wei Ruo's current perspective, the emperor's current state is in line with the setting of the original work.
Unlike others drinking, Wei Jinyi had tea in front of him, and Wei Ruo could pretend to serve Wei Jin without making too much eye contact with other people.
Sitting opposite Wei Ruo and the others was King Jing Chu Lan. When Wei Ruo looked over inadvertently, he happened to see Chu Lan looking at her with an unclear look...
(End of this chapter)