allonlinenovel Chapter 243: Substitute Village Girl 2
Chapter 243: Substitute Village Girl 2
Nan Xi is the darling of everyone in the palace at this moment. Not only is she favored, but Xiaoying is also loved by the master of the harem.
In Taihe Palace, Emperor Xuanyuan Ye and the Empress Dowager were also there. The more the Empress Dowager looked at Nan Xi, the more she liked her.
"Are you telling the truth?"
Nan Xi nodded, "I dare not lie to the emperor and the two ladies. When I woke up, I was already in the team. I was confused because I was sick and followed them on the road. Later, I didn't dare to tell the truth."
The emperor's eyes flashed. Is there anyone who voluntarily goes into exile?
He felt like something was wrong, but after thinking about it for a while he couldn't figure out the reason, so he let it go.
Nan Xi is a miracle doctor now. As soon as she came to the palace, she healed the queen's health and cured the empress dowager's cough. Just because of her identity, he was willing to let go of those old things.
"Since the identity of the daughter of the Marquis of Tai'an was given to you by someone else, you will be Murong Zhaohua from now on."
Nan Xi bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
With the emperor's words, it would be difficult for Murong Zhaohua to regain his identity.
Nan Xi laughed and waited for Murong Zhaohua to return to the capital.
Duke Dingguo acted quickly and went to the palace the next day to ask for an audience with the emperor.
Xuanyuan Ye thought about what he heard last night and felt that it was becoming more and more interesting.
"Xuan."
Duke Dingguo entered the imperial study and knelt down with a plop.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty!"
Xuanyuan Ye did not ask him to get up, "Tell me, what is the crime?"
Duke Dingguo was startled. He just wanted to apologize first and then tell the truth to get away with it. The emperor probably wouldn't pursue the responsibility for his sake. But the emperor actually showed an attitude of asking for accountability.
He didn't dare to think too much and confessed quickly.
"Your Majesty, my granddaughter has suffered a lot.
In spring, I cut grass for pigs and dug wild vegetables. In summer, I worked under the scorching sun, my skin became dark and rough. In autumn, I went to the fields to harvest and sold wild fruits to supplement the family income. In winter, I chopped wood, fetched water, and washed clothes, my hands were covered with chilblains..."
The old man, Duke Dingguo, burst into tears and cried sadly, "Your Majesty..."
Xuanyuan Ye couldn't bear to watch it anymore, "Didn't he go into exile? Why did he stay in the Liu family?"
Duke Dingguo shuddered and wiped away his tears, "Your Majesty, my granddaughter was ill at the time, and by chance..."
"by chance?"
Duke Dingguo didn't dare to look up, he just lay on the ground pretending not to understand.
Xuanyuan Ye sneered, "The road to exile was difficult at the beginning, so I stayed in the Liu family. This is indeed an opportunity, but it is too much of a coincidence."
Duke Dingguo's lips moved, but he didn't dare to say anything careless, as this Majesty was not easy to fool.
"Your Majesty, please have mercy."
Xuanyuan Ye tapped the table with his finger, "Isn't this favor big enough? The Tai'an Marquis's Mansion has been vindicated, and the mansions, shops and farms have all been returned.
The Queen Mother even adopted Murong Zhaohua as her adopted daughter."
Duke Dingguo's eyes were filled with horror. The Queen Mother actually liked Liu Mengxi so much. It seemed that it was impossible to get his status back.
Duke Dingguo kowtowed and spoke tremblingly.
"The Emperor's grace is mighty!"
"Go ahead."
Duke Dingguo thanked him and left. He didn't know how he returned to Duke Dingguo's Mansion, he only knew that his heart was filled with turmoil.
After arriving home, Duke Dingguo ordered the guards to deal with the guards and servants who knew about the incident. They were all beaten and then sold far away.
He called his family together to discuss the matter.
"Grandfather, what did you say? The Queen Mother recognized her as her adopted daughter?"
"Yes."
"Not only that, the emperor's attitude towards her is also very clear. She... is someone the emperor wants to protect."
Murong Zhaohua fell into the chair. She couldn't believe that the village girl was so capable that she could catch the eyes of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.
"Zhaohua... you should change your name from now on and stay at home. To the outside world, you will be a distant relative who came to Dingguo Mansion to seek refuge."
Murong Zhaohua didn't say anything. At this point, she could only compromise.
The old lady burst into tears again, but this time she didn't dare to curse Liu Mengxi anymore. She just kept crying.
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Not long after, the imperial decree came down to confer Nan Xi the title of princess, and the emperor also gave her the title, Princess Kangning.
Nan Xi did not move into the Tai'an Marquis Mansion. The Queen Mother rewarded her with many things, including several farms near the capital and some shops and houses.
One of the three-courtyard houses is very beautiful, in the style of Suzhou gardens, and Nan Xi lives there.
This house is close to the imperial palace, which makes it convenient for Nan Xi to enter the palace and arrive whenever she is summoned.
Now that Nan Xi has become a princess, she has a princess's mansion that meets the specifications. She can live in both places and can live wherever she wants.
All the shops in the Tai'an Marquis Mansion were given to Nan Xi, and the Empress Dowager also gave her palace servants to serve her. When she went out, the scale of her event was very grand, and every time she went out, there was a large group of people with her.
Murong Zhaohua...now changed her name to Murong Wanying.
As soon as Murong Wanying and her cousins went out, they saw Princess Kangning's motorcade slowly passing by. The princess was sitting in the front carriage, wearing gorgeous clothes and with an extraordinary temperament, like a star from the sky descended to the earth.
Murong Wanying looked at Nan Xi's radiant beauty with mixed feelings.
If Nan Xi wasn't there, would all these honors belong to her?
Her hands unconsciously clenched the handkerchief, and a hint of envy and unwillingness flashed in her eyes.
The cousins gathered together, their eyes sparkling with envy and curiosity about Princess Corning's grand display.
From time to time, there were discussions coming from the side.
"Wow, did you see that? Princess Kangning's dress is so gorgeous, and the gold thread of the embroidery is sparkling in the sun!"
"Yes, and the golden hairpin on her head. The gem is as big as a pigeon egg. I wish I had a piece of jewelry like that."
"I heard that the garden in the Princess's Mansion is larger than our entire Duke's Mansion. It is full of exotic flowers and plants, as well as rockery and flowing water. Is that true?"
"Of course. I also heard that the banquet hall of the princess's mansion can accommodate hundreds of people. There is always a band playing and dancers dancing at every banquet."
"It would be great if I could go to the princess's palace to attend a banquet! Just think of all those delicious dishes and the elegance of the princes and nobles."
The sisters looked at each other in silence and just watched the convoy go away.
Murong Wanying felt complicated and said softly, "Princess Kangning is indeed dazzling..."
When the cousins heard Wanying's words, they were filled with thoughts. Others didn't know, but they knew in their hearts that this cousin of Wanying was the former Murong Zhaohua, which was the identity of Princess Kangning now.
I don’t know what happened, but this cousin has changed her name and lives in her own home.
They didn't dare to say anything or ask, and they had to maintain a good relationship with Murong Wanying. After all, her grandparents, father and mother were all very good to her.
Murong Wanying was staring at the street outside in a daze, when suddenly, a red figure appeared in her sight.