Chapter 269 Yao Mozi
Chapter 269 Yao Mozi
Jianlan chuckled when she said this, then picked up an orange from the fruit bowl and peeled one for Concubine Li.
"I heard that the wife of Duke Rong has been helping Prince Xie find a princess recently. She asked painters to send portraits of all the young ladies from noble families in the capital who have not married and have clean family backgrounds. She has looked through them all, even the daughters of fifth- and sixth-rank officials!"
"But fortunately, the people that Lady Rongguo fell in love with were not liked by Prince Xie. He was too lazy to even look at them and rejected them all with various reasons."
"Our Tenth Princess is a perfect match for Master Xie. Since Lady Rongguo can choose those girls from small families for Master Xie, I think it is most likely that she will fall in love with our Tenth Princess."
Jianlan's analysis was well-reasoned, but it also hit the mark of Concubine Li.
She felt that what the other party said made sense.
Before, she lived in seclusion in the palace and was not familiar with the wife of Duke Rong, but she also strongly supported Luo Qianxue in pursuing Xie Liuzheng.
On the one hand, the other party's status is powerful, and on the other hand, Concubine Li is attracted by the Rongguo Mansion's amazing financial resources and network resources.
The more of these resources Luo Jingshen has, the greater his chances of winning the battle for succession.
What she needed was Xie Jinrong's help, and she hoped that he could be used by Luo Jingshen.
Concubine Li picked up a slice of orange and put it into her mouth. Suddenly she thought of something and asked curiously.
"By the way, how did you know about the fact that Lady Rongguo chose a princess for Prince Xie?"
After all, Luo Qianxue cared about Xie Liuzheng very much. Even though she lived in the palace, she had been paying attention to Xie Liuzheng's movements.
If Xie Liuzheng really did as Jianlan said, and the wife of Duke Rong introduced him to many daughters of wealthy families, then why did Luo Qianxue have no reaction at all?
This is not her style.
Jianlan turned pale for a second, but quickly calmed down. She said softly:
"To answer Madam Li, I heard about this from the eunuchs who were out there doing the purchasing. It is unknown who spread the news first."
"But what is certain is that this news is most likely true. After all, there was a painter who recently claimed that he was commissioned by a lady to paint portraits of the daughters of various families, and most of the daughters were very cooperative."
Concubine Li was slightly distracted and said, "So that's how it is."
She turned to look at Jianlan, "So what do you think I should do?"
If this matter depends on Ji Yuntang, she has to be summoned to the palace, but Concubine Li doesn't want to see her at all.
She hated Ji Yuntang to the core, and had already developed a traumatic impression of her in her heart. She was afraid that when she saw Ji Yuntang, he would not be able to control himself and would want to kill her.
Jian Lan thought for a moment and said, "Empress Li, I think you can start with the wife of the Duke of Rong. In the name of the mother of Princess Ye, summon her to the palace and treat it as a place to reminisce and drink tea. I think the wife of the Duke of Rong will definitely give you this face."
Concubine Li nodded and said, "What you said makes sense, so let's do as you say!"
Jianlan agreed, turned around and took her leave, and went to invite the wife of Duke Rong to the palace.
At the same time, Concubine Li also summoned Luo Qianxue.
Ever since she was slapped by Concubine Li last time, Luo Qianxue has been harboring a grudge against Concubine Li. During this period, she has not even been to Weiyang Palace.
When Luo Qianxue heard that Concubine Li sent a palace maid to summon her, she became furious and refused without even thinking.
"No, no, who wants to see her? What does she think of me as a princess? Am I a tool for her to vent her anger?"
"She just likes to beat her own daughter in front of outsiders, so let her go and meet outsiders."
"Go back and tell her that I can live well on my own. I don't want to see her, let alone set foot in her Weiyang Palace."
The maid who delivered the message trembled, but she suppressed her fear and whispered, "Empress Li said that this matter is related to Prince Xie, and the Tenth Princess must go..."
Before the palace maid finished her words, Luo Qianxue stood up suddenly, her face full of excitement.
"What did you say? Is this related to Master Xie?"
"Why didn't you tell me earlier? Hurry up and change my clothes. I have to go to Weiyang Palace to see my mother."
Palace maid: "..."
Luo Qianxue's slap in the face did come suddenly, but it also confirmed what Concubine Li said.
If Luo Qianxue says she doesn't want to go, let the palace maid tell her that this matter is related to Xie Liuzheng.
The three words "Xie Liuzheng" are the switch in Luo Qianxue's heart. She likes him but cannot get him, so he is extremely important to her.
To her, Xie Liuzheng is better than anything else.
Luo Qianxue changed into a light blue dress with cloud pattern and butterfly feathers, put on some delicate makeup on her face, and then came to the Weiyang Palace beautifully.
As soon as she came in, she threw herself into Concubine Li's arms, her voice coquettish and full of aggrieved.
"Mother, Xue'er missed you so much. Xue'er thought that you didn't summon me for such a long time because you had the Crown Prince in your heart and forgot about me!"
Concubine Li: "..."
Concubine Li: "!!!"
If the palace maid she sent to deliver the message hadn't come to tell her, Luo Qianxue would have refused outright when she heard her being asked to come to Weiyang Palace.
Concubine Li almost thought that she really missed her!
When she heard Luo Qianxue mention Luo Jingshen's name again, the emotions that Concubine Li had suppressed with great difficulty surged up again, and she just felt tired.
She rubbed her eyebrows and patted Luo Qianxue's shoulder lightly.
"You can only say such treasonous words in front of me. You are not allowed to mention it to anyone outside of Weiyang Palace, especially in front of your father and the queen. Do you understand?"
Luo Qianxue raised her head from Concubine Li's arms and met her charming eyes, but there was a lack of gentleness and delicateness in them, and there was a hint of coldness.
Luo Qianxue shuddered. She was frightened by the coldness in Concubine Li's eyes.
She didn't understand why Concubine Li reacted so strongly to the Crown Prince's affairs?
But now is obviously not the time to care about the outsider, the Crown Prince. She has more important things to ask Concubine Li.
So Luo Qianxue pretended to be obedient and nodded.
"Empress Li, Xue'er knows about this. Xue'er will not mention it in front of the Emperor and the Empress."
However, she was very disdainful in her heart. It seemed that Concubine Li really had a crush on the prince and had something to hide, so she was afraid that such a dirty thing would be exposed.
Concubine Li was very satisfied with Luo Qianxue's attitude, and she touched her hair gently.
"Xue'er, you are my only daughter. You should know that I do all these things for your own good. You must not be like some people and hurt my heart."
Luo Qianxue smiled perfunctorily twice, "Yes, Xue'er understands, mother is the best person in the world to me."
She understands nothing!
Concubine Li herself has improper thoughts about Luo Jingshen. How dare she do it but not let others say anything?
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