Chapter 262: 262 bloodline (first update)

Chapter 262: 262 bloodline (first update)

Chapter 262 262 Bloodline (first update)

Wherever Concubine Chu passed, she attracted a series of appraising glances. There was a slight commotion among the ladies around her, and they silently exchanged glances with each other.

She walked directly to Queen Mother Yin and Chu Qianchen, bowed her knees gracefully and saluted Queen Mother Yin.

Then, Chu Qianchen met with Concubine Chu again and still called her "aunt".

Concubine Chu is very similar to Chu Qianchen. When the two stand side by side, it can be seen at a glance that they are related by blood.

Concubine Chu didn't care about this niece in the past. Even if she was given a marriage to Prince Chen, she felt that it would be of little benefit to the Chu family, herself and the second prince.

But things are different now.

Concubine Chu looked at Chu Qianchen with a smile in her eyes, and said affectionately: "Qianchen, you have grown taller and more beautiful."

"How is your grandma doing? The last time I saw your grandma was August."

When Concubine Chu said these words, she seemed to have profound meaning.

The last time she saw Mrs. Tai was in August. At that time, the matter of Chu Qianchen and Chu Qianhuang's transfer had just been revealed. Chu Lingxiao was not in Beijing. Mrs. Tai was at a loss what to do, so she went to the palace to ask Concubine Chu for advice.

At that time, Concubine Chu felt that it had been fourteen years since this incident, so why should Chu Qianchen make a fuss anymore? She was already Princess Chen anyway, and it didn't matter whether she was the legitimate daughter or not.

At that time, Concubine Chu also wanted to call Chu Qianchen into the palace to persuade her, but when she found out that the queen refused all the signs Chu Qianchen handed into the palace, she gave up her thoughts. She didn't want to offend the queen for Chu Qianchen.

However, things are different now.

Concubine Chu did not expect that the prince with a secure position would one day be rejected by the emperor, nor did she expect that her second prince would be valued by the emperor and have the opportunity to aspire to the throne.

Just thinking about it made Concubine Chu's blood boil.

The expressions of the ladies around were all different. Most of them felt that Concubine Chu had changed too quickly. In just a few days, she had changed from her usual low-key behavior. Everyone was here, but she had not yet gone to pay tribute to the queen. She was arrogant. He simply didn't take the queen seriously.

Could it be that the queen and the prince had completely displeased the emperor?

Some people couldn't help but have this idea in their minds, and decided to have a good talk with their families after returning home.

The queen who was in the water pavilion also heard from the palace people that Concubine Chu was here. At this moment, the queen was frowning and her eyes were as deep as an abyss.

She subconsciously squeezed the pastel enamel Three Gentlemen tea cup in her hand, almost crushing it.

Prince Chen's Mansion was worth fighting for for her and the prince, but Princess Chen's concubine Chu Qianchen was really an obstacle. Chu Qianchen's surname was Chu, and Concubine Chu's surname was also Chu.

The queen quickly withdrew her gaze from Concubine Chu and looked at Princess Anle and Princess Chang Ning.

The little girls had just decided the winner. Princess Chang Ning won the first place by throwing two arrows at once and hitting ten times in a row.

Some noble ladies who were admiring the flowers also gathered around to congratulate Princess Chang Ning.

The defeated Anle felt a little sluggish and kicked the ground with the toes of his shoes.

Yuan Zhitong walked to Anle's side and comforted her softly. He didn't know what Yuan Zhitong said, but Anle suddenly smiled again.

This girl still has the heart of a child. The queen thought to herself, her eyes turning on Yuan Zhitong.

Since she decided to win over King Chen, she still had to have someone reliable by her side.

The Queen Mother has been trapped in the palace for many years. After the late emperor left, the Queen Mother is not even seen by outsiders. Of course she will pay attention to her cousin's daughter when she first sees her.

Princess Chen is a thorn in the side, and some things can only be done if the Queen Mother speaks out.

Judging from the words and deeds of the Queen Mother supporting Chu Qianchen just now, she is quite satisfied with Chu Qianchen now.

The Queen narrowed her eyes slightly, turned around and said to Princess Shun with a smile: "Your family Chang Ning is getting better and better at throwing pots. She won the title today, and I, my aunt, can't help but express my gratitude."

The queen gave an order to Aunt Shan, and she ordered her servant to collect the reward.

Princess Shun smiled and said, "I will thank you on behalf of Chang Ning."

The women surrounding the queen were all princesses of the clan, and they were all very familiar with Princess Chang Ning. Princess Li smiled and said, "The queen said so, as a great aunt, I can't be so stingy, right?"

Princess Li took off a bracelet as a prize for the pot throwing competition.

The other princesses were not far behind. You and I echoed each other, and they also took out the colorful gifts one after another, such as hairpins, jade pendants, rings, etc., all placed on a tray.

Everyone was talking and laughing, making it lively.

The Queen went to the Empress Dowager Yin again. She did not look at Concubine Chu, but said to the Empress Dowager Yin: "Queen Mother, just now Chang Ning got the leader of the pot throwing team. We have pooled some money to give to this girl Chang Ning. Would you like to do the same, Queen Mother?" lively?"

"It's a reward!" Queen Mother Yin happily pulled out a bracelet.

Concubine Chu was interrupted by the queen and her face looked unnatural.

"Mother, I am also an elder, so I can't be too stingy." Chu Qianchen took off the collar around his neck.

"That's right. You are an elder and must be rewarded." Queen Mother Yin smiled even wider, remembering Chu Qianchen's words just now about not bullying children, she was overjoyed.

Without giving Concubine Chu a chance to speak, the queen sent her servants to take away all the jewelry, and then said to Queen Mother Yin: "Mother, it is rare for so many people to gather with flowers today. My daughter-in-law is thinking that she should choose the King of Flowers. , it’s better for you, Queen Mother, to choose.”

Queen Mother Yin was also happy to be flattered. To put it bluntly, it is better to be flattered than to be treated poorly.

She looked around half a circle, then pointed to the cold orchid with purple-red flowers on the side and said: "This is the pot. Lingshuang blows out its fragrance in the cold, so it is named 'Han Orchid'. This pot of cold orchid looks good. Worthy of being the King of Flowers.”

The Queen repeatedly echoed and praised the Queen Mother's vision with many kind words.

But in fact, she didn't think there was anything special about this pot of cold orchid, it was just to please the Queen Mother. It wasn't until the queen's eyes fell on the purple orchid on Chu Qianchen's temples that she understood something and her eyes became deeper.

So that’s it.

However, what if the Queen Mother likes Chu Qianchen again?

Chu Qianchen was usually in Prince Chen's Mansion and could not enter the palace unless summoned, but Yuan Zhitong could live in the palace as the princess's companion. She had enough time to slowly soften the Queen Mother and slowly provoke the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

She can't be in a hurry. The queen said to herself in her mind and quickly calmed down.

The news that Empress Dowager Yin had ordered Kao suddenly spread around, attracting all the female relatives present to have a look at Kao, including Princess Chang Ning, An Le, Yuan Zhitong and other noble ladies.

There was a sound of chatter and laughter, and the fragrance of flowers mixed with the incense on the women's clothes.

Seeing that the time was almost up, the queen said again: "Mother, the banquet is about to begin..."

Queen Mother Yin raised her hand, "The Ai family is tired, so we won't go to the banquet."

"Qianchen, please go back with the Ai family."

Chu Qianchen responded obediently, his eyebrows curved. She understood that the Queen Mother knew that she was impatient of these social interactions.

Queen Mother Yin did not say anything about Concubine Chu, and Concubine Chu could not follow her shamelessly, and respectfully sent Queen Mother Yin off together with the Queen.

Yuan Zhitong took a step forward. He originally wanted to say that she would come over and spend more time with the Queen Mother.

But seeing the queen wink at her, she silently stepped back, not going too far. She just met the Queen Mother today.

Yuan Zhitong stared at the sachet embroidered with a green parrot on Anle's waist, smiled tenderly, and went to talk to Anle and ask her to teach her how to throw the pot.

Chu Qianchen accompanied Queen Mother Yin as she walked toward Shouning Palace. After a while, she disappeared.

The flower-viewing banquet was still going on lively, and everyone gathered around the queen and walked towards the water pavilion. Most of them cautiously kept their distance from Concubine Chu.

The fight for the heir has just begun, and they don't need to rush to take sides yet.

After everyone took their seats in the water pavilion one by one, Concubine Chu noticed that Chu Qianhuang was not with the third princess.

Concubine Chu was sitting next to the queen. The queen noticed her gaze keenly and casually dusted off the non-existent dust on her sleeves, and said casually: "Qianhuang will no longer be Anle's companion, huh, in the future The palace dares to push my own sister into the water."

What's the meaning? ! Concubine Chu's eyes suddenly opened wide.

She had spies in the palace, but not many. In the past, she had always avoided the Queen's influence. She always followed the Queen's lead in everything she did and did not dare to do anything out of the ordinary. Recently, because the Emperor began to pay attention to the second prince, Concubine Chu also wanted to be there. There were some informants in the palace, but they couldn't make arrangements, so they didn't know about Chu Qianhuang being slapped.

The queen shook her head and sighed in disapproval, "This Chu family... too, Chu Lingxiao has been exiled, but they are just a poor family. But they are still the prince's uncle's family!"

The queen sighed again, feeling helpless and contemptuous, and deliberately asked: "What do you think, noble concubine?"

When the queen said these words, she did not lower her voice. Many ladies around her heard it, and their eyes rushed towards Concubine Chu.

Some people had mocking looks in their eyes, some seemed to be smiling but not smiling, some were waiting and waiting, some lowered their eyes and turned a deaf ear...

Concubine Chu: "..."

Concubine Chu didn't know what was going on between Chu Qianhuang and Chu Qianchen, so she couldn't deal with it. Moreover, Chu Lingxiao's case was certain and she couldn't refute it.

Concubine Chu's delicately made-up face was slightly distorted. She felt ashamed and angry, and her face was burning. She felt that everyone around her was watching her joke.

Chu Lingxiao's conviction brought shame to both her and the second prince. Even if she managed to keep her title, she was still in the embarrassing situation of having no one to inherit the title. There is no Chu family member in the court who can help her. .

The more Concubine Chu thought about it, the more frustrated she became. Chu Lingxiao had already been exiled, so she could only vent her anger on Chu Qianchen.

As her second niece, she was raised by a mistress since she was a child. No wonder she was raised to have such a shallow eyelid. No matter how dissatisfied this girl is with Chu Qianhuang, she still needs to know where she is. She has to make trouble with Chu Qianhuang in the palace, causing the Chu family to lose face.

Concubine Chu was sitting on pins and needles. In comparison, the queen seemed aloof. The two formed a sharp contrast.

The Queen no longer paid attention to Concubine Chu, and glanced at her lightly, a bit scornful of the world, and commanded Aunt Shan in a dignified manner: "Let's have a banquet."

The palace maid in a blue gown carried the dishes into the banquet hall and began to serve the dishes to everyone.

Concubine Chu's expression was stiff, and her previous high-spirited aura had been completely suppressed by the queen's few words.

Her face was gloomy throughout the whole banquet, but she was unwilling to leave just like that. She felt that if she left, it would be like admitting defeat to the queen.

Concubine Chu's meal was so delicious that she didn't even use her chopsticks. Chu Qianchen, who had returned to Shouning Palace early at this time, accompanied Queen Mother Yin to enjoy a homely meal.

Aunt Yan specially ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare Chu Qianchen's favorite dishes. Empress Dowager Yin, who usually eats vegetarian food, was in a good mood to eat some meat dishes with Chu Qianchen today.

After lunch, Chu Qianchen was not in a hurry to leave and treated Queen Mother Yin with acupuncture.

The two of them were talking and laughing at first, but gradually, Queen Mother Yin fell into a deep sleep. Chu Qianchen silently withdrew the needle without disturbing the sleeping Queen Mother. He left the medicine and used it gently. The feet resigned.

She only sent someone to report to the queen, and then left the palace alone. It was only half over.

The flower-viewing banquet was not over yet, and the entrance to the palace was empty. No one came out except Chu Qianchen.

The driver of Prince Chen's Mansion immediately drove the Zhu Lun chariot back, and Jiang Yuan helped Chu Qianchen get on the bus.

Chu Qianchen bowed slightly. Before she even put her head into the car, the tip of her nose was already moving, and she smelled a refreshing agarwood fragrance, which seemed to be absent.

(End of chapter)