Chapter 213
Ji Yunqing looked at Concubine Lou speechlessly. She was not distressed, she was showing off.
"Your Majesty, I am so envious. I wish I could have such a fair and tender child someday. I will definitely treat the child well."
Concubine Wang's eyes fell on the little girl, but what she really wanted in her heart was the Third Young Master.
The third son is a boy, healthy and free of disease, and Concubine Wang wants him very much.
But King Zhao refused to let her raise him.
Thinking of this, Concubine Wang glanced at Ji Yunqing again without leaving a trace.
Noticing someone was looking at her, Ji Yunqing looked over in confusion, but found nothing.
She glanced at several people nearby, then looked at everyone present equally, then she retracted her gaze and fixed it on the little girl.
This little girl is really good-looking, with big eyes, small lips, soft and fair skin, and even her hands are particularly small and pretty.
At this time, he was sitting quietly in the crib, not crawling, rolling or crying, but just looking up at everyone obediently.
Whenever someone starts talking, her little head turns to that direction.
The little girl is so cute.
King Zhao obviously liked it very much. He hugged the little girl himself, said a few words, and signaled Concubine Wen to start.
It seems that I have to stay and watch the ceremony.
Ji Yunqing thought so too, after all, the princess was sick and didn't come.
The prince is in good health and he is her biological father. If he doesn't come to support her, not to mention Concubine Jian, the girl will also feel embarrassed.
She quietly looked at everyone's faces. Concubine Wen was obviously unhappy when she saw that King Zhao stayed for another woman. But when she saw the uneasy concubine Jian and the little girl, she somehow forced a smile.
The whole person is so twisted!
Concubine Lou and Concubine Xu both had smiles on their faces, while Concubine Zhao and Concubine Gao had envious looks on their faces, and Concubine Wang had a smile on her face, but there was a hint of gloom in her eyes.
As for Concubine He, she couldn't even force a smile on her face and was equally annoyed by every woman who approached King Zhao.
So annoying!
Concubine Cen came with the princess, and later the princess left and she stayed. She didn't look happy at the moment, but probably because she had been taught a lesson, she had a smile on her face.
The last one was Ji Er. When she saw the child in King Zhao’s arms, she wished she could take his place!
What's the point of hugging an ignorant little girl?
It’s better to hug her, she will definitely give birth to a big fat boy for the prince!
Unfortunately, the prince didn't even look at her.
Ji Er could only lay low and wait for the opportunity.
The Zhuazhou ceremony was soon carried out in front of everyone.
Roll away disasters, wash hands, wear crowns and clothes, wear gold, comb hair, eat blessings, beat the gong to awaken wisdom, pass through the onion gate, grab the first week of the lunar year, print feet, and seal the wine
The little girl picked up a book gracefully, and everyone praised her for becoming a talented girl in the future.
Concubine Jian was also very happy to hear this. She hoped that the child would grow up safely and if she had a reputation as a talented woman in the future, she would surely marry well.
Seeing that everyone only had eyes for that useless little girl, Ji Er gritted his teeth secretly.
She has been sitting here feeling wronged for such a long time. Could it be that the little bitch Ji Yunqing is deliberately blocking her so that the prince can't see her?
This can't go on like this!
Just as the servants were clearing away the items for the one-year-old wedding and preparing for the next item, a pitiful voice suddenly rang out.
"Big sister, I have listened to you and have been sitting here for so long. Can I go back to my seat now?"
Everyone: “…Hmm?”
Seeing the prince and others looking at him, Ji Er became alert and stood up.
Her delicate little face, which was as big as a palm, was full of grievance. She gently wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief. Her thin body and loose clothes made her look even smaller.
Especially when compared with Ji Yunqing, who has a ruddy complexion and is strong and powerful, the huge gap makes it seem like someone is being abused in the mansion.
Under the gazes of everyone, Ji Er stood up gracefully like a willow in the wind, deliberately highlighting her slenderness and beauty. Her voice became even softer and weaker, just like a newborn kitten.
She keenly noticed that there was an interested gaze on her from above, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.
Some people were filled with disgust. Concubine Wen frowned and looked at Ji Er with disgust.
Concubine Lou raised her eyebrows and glanced at Ji Yunqing, who was used as the control group, with an expression of watching a show.
Concubine Xu lowered her head to sip her tea, then went to look at the little girl.
The others also had expressions of watching the fun, except for Concubine Jian, who looked pale and panic-stricken, with suppressed anger in her eyes.
Today is a good day for her daughter. Ji Er never makes trouble early in the morning or late in the evening, but he chooses to make trouble at this time.
But she didn't dare say it out loud, and could only look expectantly at the distinguished man sitting at the top.
King Zhao casually picked up the wine glass, placed his slender fingers lightly on the wall of the glass, and looked at Ji Er: "Why are you here?"
The prince really didn’t notice her!
Ji Er felt heartbroken that the prince didn't care about her at all, but at the same time she thought sweetly that it must be that little bitch Ji Yunqing who blocked the prince's sight, otherwise the prince would have seen her long ago.
Fortunately, she was smart and found the opportunity.
The already frail woman looked even more frail. She lowered her head slightly, revealing a snow-white neck, which seemed to be more eye-catching than the snow-white clothes she was wearing.
The voice became softer and softer: "My Lord, I know that I am of humble status and I want to avoid offending you and my sisters, but my sister asked me to sit here."
One of the two sisters was sitting leisurely on a chair, feeling comfortable; the other was sitting on a low stool, feeling depressed.
Comparison between the two
You can tell who is pitiful just by looking at him.
When her anxious gaze like a deer fell on Ji Yunqing, she suddenly reacted as if she was afraid.
She said in a trembling voice: "Ah! It's all my fault. It has nothing to do with my sister. My sister just cares about me and is afraid that I will be bullied alone."
At this glance, anyone with a discerning eye can tell who is bullying whom.
Of course, Ji Yunqing would definitely refute her words.
But will the others really speak up for this little bitch Ji Yunqing?
By then, wouldn't it be more convincing that Ji Yunqing bullied her?
Ji Er thought confidently.
Her eyes seemed to accidentally sweep over Concubine He's twisted and jealous face, and she let out a breath.
The frustrating days of being ordered around, beaten and scolded at will, and having to rack one's brains to say nice things to please others, are finally coming to an end.
Just as everyone was waiting for this, King Zhao finally spoke.
"You mean, Concubine Ji forced you to sit here?"
Ji Er said in a trembling voice: "No, Your Majesty, maybe my sister missed me too much, so she made a big mistake and did something against the rules. I hope Your Majesty will forgive my sister."
She was excited, knowing that this was a critical moment. She silently repeated the words she had prepared long ago, but her face became more humble.
She looked like the skinny horse that was particularly favored in the mansion in her previous life. That skinny horse was so pitiful. With such an innocent and pitiful face, she became the prince's favorite concubine, and no one dared to mess with her.
For a long time, Ji Er regarded her as a thorn in his side.
All her life she thought, don’t all men like this?
Then she would become like this too, and she would also become a concubine.
King Zhao glanced at Ji Yunqing and said, "Concubine Ji, what do you say?"
No one knew what Ji Er was thinking. When Ji Yunqing heard King Zhao's question, he quickly defended himself: "Sister Ji wanted me to give up my position to her so that she can share in the good fortune.
I didn't agree, so I just casually said I could give her a small space to sit down, but my sister still felt wronged. Alas! "
"Sister, it's obviously you who bullied me and forced me to sit here. How can you say this now?"
Each party holds a different view, so the most crucial thing next is the testimony of others. Ji Er thinks that others must know who is best to help.
She glanced at Ji Yunqing, who was still very calm and composed.
Sister, your good days are over!
My eyes fell on the chair where Ji Yunqing was sitting. I gladly accepted your seat, your sister.
"In that case, Xiao Jishi, please go back to your seat!"
"Thank you, King... huh?"
After hearing King Zhao's words clearly, the smile on Ji Er's face slowly froze. He widened his eyes in disbelief and raised his head to look directly at King Zhao.
The other person's face looked so matter-of-fact. Isn't your request just to return to your seat?
What's the big deal?
I'm the king, you can go back.
He added: "Go back quickly, don't waste the good time."
The princess was not there. Concubine Wen was sitting on the right hand side closest to the prince, looking at Ji Er as if she was a clown making trouble.
We are all women, so who doesn’t know about Ji Er’s childish tactics?
He just wanted to use this incident to step on Ji Yunfeng and show off in front of the prince.
She raised her red lips and said, "Why are you still standing there? The prince has allowed you to sit back down. Are you so happy?"
Ji Yunqing and Concubine Wen sang in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Concubine. I think Sister Ji is so happy that she is silly and will not leave. Someone come and send Sister Ji back."
Ji Er wanted to say "I didn't", and couldn't understand why what she did was almost the same as that skinny horse in her previous life, but the effect was so different?
Isn't the prince even a little tempted?
But she had been pulled down and returned to her own corner.
In the crowd, someone inconspicuously covered his lips with a handkerchief to hide his smile.
Concubine He looked at Prince Zhao with eyes full of affection. The prince was so loyal and unyielding!
With this, everything that followed went smoothly and was completed successfully.
As she watched to the end, Concubine Jian finally smiled with relief.
The fourth young lady also has her own name, Gu Zhiyu.
Ji Yunqing silently recited in his mind. The names of the four sisters were Gu Zhiyao, Gu Zhiyue, Gu Zhijin, and Gu Zhiyu.
The boys’ names are Gu Yanzhi, Gu Yanxuan, and the third and fourth children haven’t had their ceremonial birth yet, so they don’t have any official names yet.
In fact, the Zhaowang Mansion named their children quite early. Some families were afraid that their children would not be able to stand on their own, so they waited until the age of five or six, seven or eight to go to school before giving them a famous name.
After attending the Fourth Miss’s one-year-old birthday banquet, the next event will be the Third Young Master’s one-year-old birthday banquet.
But within two days, a rumor suddenly appeared in the palace and quickly spread throughout the palace.
"Master, people are saying that Concubine Jian deliberately blocked her biological mother from entering the feast for the first birthday. This is extremely unfilial!"
No one knows where this rumor came from, but now Concubine Jian doesn't dare to go out.
Hearing Ruyi say this, Xuancao frowned and suggested: "Master, how about we invite Madam Ji over when the time comes?" This would prevent someone from using this as a handle to deal with their master.
Miss Ji is also in the mansion. Madam Ji should come to see Miss Ji, right?
Nanny An stopped what she was doing and said, "Not right, not right."
"Mammy, what's wrong with this?"
"It's indeed inappropriate." The person who spoke was Ji Yunqing. As soon as she opened her mouth, both of them looked at their master.
I want to hear your opinion.
But Ji Yunqing didn't say this, but something else: "The rumor spread so quickly in the mansion, it shows that the people behind it are really capable, but with such a big show, what is their purpose?"
Yes, what is this person’s purpose?
"Also, did Madam Jian really come that day and was stopped outside the door?" She didn't believe that Concubine Jian had the courage to do so.
Nanny An is very clear about this matter.
"Master, I know that Madam Jian did come that day, but the prince had already given instructions, so Madam Jian could not come in. She and her daughter-in-law were yelling outside."
Mrs. Jane still had some dignity. Her daughter-in-law was really difficult to deal with. She sat on the ground and started howling, attracting a lot of people to watch.
"The housekeeper saw that the situation was not right, so he "invited" the two people into the mansion. Later, the prince spoke, gave them a lecture and drove them out. I'm afraid they will never come again in the future."
After all, Concubine Jian gave birth to the fourth young lady, so it would be inappropriate to deal with Concubine Jian's mother.
Of course this is not necessarily the case, but if you dare to come again, you will definitely end up in trouble.
This was not unexpected for Ji Yunqing. The prince knew that Concubine Jian was simply unable to handle the situation, and it was impossible for him to let Concubine Jian, who was so weak, handle it herself.
Ji Yunqing fell into deep thought.
He closed his eyes and thought for a long time, then suddenly said: "This incident happened either for me or for the Third Young Master."
But if Ji Er wanted to see Madam Ji, he only needed to pass a letter. Even if she was not capable of inviting anyone in, the two of them could meet at the door like the wet nurse did.
But the Third Young Master, Ji Yunqing, had a strange look on his face. Could it be that someone wanted to get Concubine Mei back?
Concubine Mei was originally a maid, and her family probably all lived in the palace. Perhaps the servants wanted to use this child to establish a relationship with the prince?
There are many interactions among the servants, so it is very possible that such a big scene could be created.
Ji Yunqing lay leisurely on the recliner, looking at the azure sky with his eyes, and said lazily: "Don't worry about this anymore, it will be over soon"
Xuancao and Nanny An were both stunned, but Nanny An quickly understood what happened.
This matter has become too big a deal. If it continues like this, it will easily spread outside. The prince will never allow things that happen in the palace to become the topic of conversation among ordinary people on the streets.
If this really got out, then wouldn't the blame of not managing the household well be firmly placed on the prince's head?
Ji Yunqing snorted: "It seems that the person behind this is not very smart."