Chapter 30 The Concubine

After that day, Mu Xiyao tearfully cede the land and pay compensation many times, and finally got the consent of the Sixth Highness: every morning, she can complete the set of movements in the courtyard, but only one person can be left in the courtyard to wait on her. As for the part above the cushion, Mu Xiyao consciously packed it up, and secretly practiced in the house when Zong Zhenglin was out of the house.

Zong Zhenglin was very dissatisfied with this, and suggested several times that the little woman's upholstery could be practiced at night, and he happened to observe the whole set. Without even thinking about it, Mu Xiyao rolled her eyes and sternly refused. Just kidding, Zong Zhenglin mentioned that Mu Xiyao still remembers the wolf light in his eyes when he observed at night.

Two days later, Mu Xiting was carried into the backyard of the Fifth Prince Zong Zhengming through the side door while sitting on a blue cap. Followed by the dowry prepared by Mrs. Yu and Ruizhu, the big maid beside Aunt Wu.

Mu Xiyao had already sent someone to send a congratulatory gift, and told her to be careful in everything and not to compete for a while.

The fifth prince, Zong Zhengming, was able to receive assistance from the Fifth Dynasty in his previous life, which shows that he is also intelligent. Knowing that the woman he valued was planned by Zong Zhenglin, he secretly made a note in his heart, and only waited for the future to settle the score. Seeing that Mu Xiting is still quite well-behaved and sensible, remembering the love for Mu Xiyao at the beginning, she feels a little more pity, which arouses jealousy in the backyard.

Half a month later, a strange thing happened in the palace. His Royal Highness, the Sixth Prince of Wei, who has never been close to women, is dignified and indifferent, has actually been resting in the backyard for more than half a month. Except for two nights when he was away on business, he spent the rest of the day resting at Xinna's concubine's place. . It's just that His Highness clearly accepted the two concubines, but he only remembered the young lady from the Mu family in Qingzhou, who completely snubbed the young lady from the Tang family in Beijing, and the marriage has not yet been consummated. This also became a joke.

Regarding this situation, Concubine Shu hinted at Xia Zong Zhenglin a little at first, but in exchange for the Sixth Highness saying I don't feel much, Concubine Shu was so frightened that she immediately stopped talking. This disposition, which had been turned around with great difficulty, couldn't be brought back just for the useless Tang family. And there is also a vague expectation, since the son is willing to stay with Namu family, then follow him, maybe there will be good news soon? So Concubine Shu just pretended not to know and let her go.

Emperor Yuan Cheng was busier, and the chaos in Mobei was even more serious this year. The Great Wei has gradually lost control of the three states in northern Hebei. Even the state capital transferred by the imperial court has been assassinated for two consecutive terms. The situation is not optimistic. Therefore, Emperor Yuan Cheng hadn't set foot in the harem for almost half a month, and he didn't even care about Zong Zhenglin's backyard.

On this day, the chief staff officer, the Fifth Dynasty, entered the study of His Highness the Sixth Highness at noon. The two talked until the moon was in the middle of the sky, and they were satisfied with each other, so they went back to rest. The next day, Zhong Zhenglin's subordinate Yue Lai Pavilion suddenly became busy, and even some hidden guards were transferred out of Beijing, and the farthest went to Mobei Yunzhou.

Mu Xiyao was still quietly feeding her rabbits in the garden, and was vaguely aware of the recent actions in the mansion. Recently, Zong Zhenglin obviously went to the front more frequently and came back later. The Fifth Dynasty also came twice. If there is no mistake, the last thing Zhao Qing did for her in Shengjing should be done. If everything goes well, Zong Zhenglin should leave Shengjing in two or three days and go to Qianshan in Huizhou. When the time comes, should he go with him, or stay in the palace and get along with the sisters in the backyard? Mu Xiyao thought about it seriously.

Mu Xiyao has never forgotten Tang Yiru's unusualness. Before that, Zong Zhenglin would come to Danruoyuan whenever he was free, so she could only accompany her. If you don't have more contact with Concubine Tang Shu in private, how can you see the clue? But Huizhou is also a good place, with blooming flowers all year round, and Huizhou City, the capital of the state, is even known as the Orchid Flower Town. Not only is it famous for the forty-one prefectures of the Wei Dynasty, but it is also famous for the thirty-seven counties of the two dynasties separated by a river. The noblewomen of Jiangdu and Wuling counties, the capitals of the two dynasties, even regarded the orchid with hairpins as their beauty, and especially sought after the orchid in Huizhou. Every year, only the sale of orchids in Huizhou in the Wei Dynasty and the two dynasties will bring 1.7 million taels of silver to the court, which shows the popularity of orchids in the Wei Dynasty and the two dynasties.

Mu Xiyao carefully sorted out the major events of the past two years, and decided to rely on Zong Zhenglin to go to Huizhou. Although it would take two or three months to go back and forth, it would just be in time for Empress Dowager Qianqiu early next year. Compared with the Empress Dowager's 60th birthday, Tang Yiru is a scumbag. What's more, if the queen mother is favored, Mu Xiyao's Jiayifang will become famous overnight. No matter how you look at it, it is a matter of fame and fortune, so you can't miss it.

Mu Xiyao was planning in Danruo Garden, and Tang Yiru was not idle in Shuhui Garden. Looking at it coldly for half a month, Tang Yiru is very sure that there is no special opportunity, His Highness will not allow her to serve her in the near future, and it is very likely that His Highness will only let Mu Shi serve her. Why is this? Tang Yiru had a vague guess. If so, it's not too bad. However, if it's not what he thinks, then... Tang Yiru frowned, probably not, the ambition of His Highness the Sixth Highness would not allow him to act like this. What's more, when the time comes, there will be the concubine Mu's who can't get over it no matter what, pressing on it, I just need to be patient.

Fortunately, there is only one consolation. If the mansion received a reward, His Highness would order it to be sent to each courtyard. Although the things I got are not as good as those of Mrs. Mu, they are far better than those concubines. This is also a rule.

Tang Yiru is a smart woman, she can see her own position clearly, and knows when to be silent and when to rush forward bravely. This is much better than the other women. At first, Mu Xiyao was used as a spearman in the hall, but he was only a little aggressive, but now that he has been cold for more than ten days, he can calm down and plan again.

News kept coming to Wei Zhen from all over the world. The Fifth Dynasty and Zong Zhenglin repeatedly discussed and planned, and combined with the reactions of Emperor Yuan Cheng and the court, they finally decided to go to Huizhou in two days. It happened that there was an errand in the Ministry of household affairs in hand to cover it up.

In the bed at night, Zong Zhenglin told Mu Xiyao about leaving the capital, but in return the woman begged with a smile, His Royal Highness, I heard that Huizhou orchid is like Yuzhong Hetian. I don't know if my concubine is so lucky. Take a look?

Nonsense. This is an official business. Zong Zhenglin vetoed it.

I have heard rumors in the palace that my concubine is His Royal Highness's favorite person. Therefore, Huizhou is a place that all women yearn for. Your Highness brings a concubine, a very favored person, to Huizhou to go to Huizhou in a bright and honest way. Can others speak? Mu Xiyao's soft voice sounded in the gauze tent. I don't know if it was Zong Zhenglin's delusion, it seems that the word upright seemed to be biting harder by that little woman just now?

Touching Mu Xiyao's black hair, Zong Zhenglin closed his eyes for a long time. This woman's intuition cannot be underestimated. Being in the harem, but being able to perceive the situation in the previous dynasty, is really clever. Regardless, smart or not, she is destined to be Zong Zhenglin's woman. Since she said she was a concubine, there is nothing wrong with being more ostentatious. It's amusing how one glaring omission disguises more scheming.

The next day, two letters from Mu Xiyao's family were sent to the Mu family and his son respectively. The secret guard passed the news to Zong Zhenglin, and Zong Zhenglin only thought about it for a while, then agreed to the concubine's letter and sent someone to send it quickly. Sure enough, this woman knew that the news from the mansion could not bypass her, so she walked out of the way without hesitation. From this point of view, yesterday's guess must be correct. His little woman was a real surprise.

In September of the 11th year of Yuancheng Emperor Zhanghe, the sixth prince, Zong Zhenglin, left for Huizhou with his favorite concubine, Mrs. Mu. For the rest, concubine Tang concubine temporarily takes charge of the backyard, Madam Zhao takes charge of Danruoyuan, and chief steward Tian Fushan takes charge of all matters in the sixth prince's mansion.

Zong Zhenglin and his party went out easily. There are only three carriages and a dozen guards. Zong Zhenglin was in front, discussing matters with the Fifth Dynasty and dealing with official documents. Mu Xiyao and two personal maids followed, enjoying the scenery along the way leisurely. The last carriage was prepared for the Fifth Dynasty and his attendants. His Royal Highness's close guard Zhen, the chief follower Ye Kai, and the commander of the guard Yan Chengzhou accompanied them all.

After traveling for seven days, the carriage arrived in Lincheng. The group of people changed their attire, only going out as if they were dignitaries from aristocratic families. After entering the inn, he was sitting down and ordering food, but he saw a woman rushing in with her hair in a disheveled bun and her face full of panic. The woman seemed to see Mu Xiyao and her party, and she knew they were from a powerful family with just a glance, so she ran away immediately.