The eunuch brushed past her. He had already walked some distance when he suddenly remembered something. He turned his head around and said, "Oh right, Miss Nangong, Noble Consort Yun wants to see you for a moment. Your servant was going to invite you, but I couldn't find out … where do you live among the common people? With so many things happening, I forgot about it. "
Nangong Xue frowned and said, "Noble Consort Yun? I have nothing to do with her, why does she want to see me? "The eunuch laughed apologetically and said," This … your servant doesn't know. Miss had better go quickly, don't let Consort Yun wait. "
Nangong Xue said in her heart, "Why do I have to rush here in time just because you want to see me? I'm not your servant, I don't need to be ordered around by you. " Originally she had a serious expression on her face and was about to blurt out a few complaints, but then she thought that he was just a eunuch, he had nothing to do with him, so there was no need to make things difficult for him. She complied and walked toward the main hall.
The curtains in the main hall were hanging, a burst of strong fragrance assailed her nostrils. Nangong Xue resisted her irritation and walked straight in, stopping in front of the dressing table. Shen Shiyun was sitting on a chair. She was looking at herself in the mirror while putting on makeup. In the mirror she saw a shadow quietly walking toward her. She pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Madame Meng Zhu, you're putting on such airs. Bengong has been waiting for you for a long time. "
Nangong Xue saw she was still sitting calmly, as if she did not care about anything else. Yet she had to stand behind her like a servant reporting to her master. Obviously she was deliberately humiliating her. She coldly said, "I wonder why Noble Consort Yun is looking for me? Right now I live in the marketplace, I can't be compared to you in the Palace. You didn't ask me to come here just to see you dress up, did you? "
Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "What kind of person is destined to have such a fate. It is indeed true that we are born this way." She stood up and looked at her face to face. She deliberately sighed and said, "Actually, the women in the palace seem to be well-off, but in reality, other than dressing up in their rooms every day and doing their best to make themselves look more beautiful, waiting for the rare day when the Emperor comes to visit. How can it compare to the taste and freedom of you Jianghu children?"
She lifted her handkerchief and gently stroked Nangong Xue's face, saying, "You are indeed a natural beauty. After living among the common folk for so long, you have become even more beautiful. No matter how much makeup I use, I will not be able to achieve such an effect. What, have you come prepared? Are you planning to capture Lord Li's heart in one fell swoop? "
Nangong Xue tilted her head to avoid being poked by her fingers and said, "I've already left the Imperial Palace, and I've only seen him a few times in a year. What else do you want me to do? In terms of beauty, I'm not as good as you, okay? There's no need for you to praise me hypocritically. What, do you want to talk about some intimate things between sisters? Let's talk about which tailor's shop has better craftsmanship, or which brand of rouge is more effective? "
Shen Shiyun said, "We haven't seen each other for a year, Madame Li … Aiyo, look at my memory. You were kidnapped the night before your wedding, and even the heaven and earth were bowed to by others on your behalf. This ceremony was not completed at all. I should call you 'Miss', but Miss Nangong's mouth is still so sharp. Even if I don't say it, you should know very well. Future Madame Li, what do you plan to do about the two of you? Are you going to keep dragging it out like this? "
Nangong Xue said, "That's our business. It's not for outsiders to worry about. What's more, this won't affect you or His Majesty at all. "
Shen Shiyun said, "Who says it has no effect at all? As long as your business is unresolved, Li Qingjia's mind will be unstable. If he can't get rid of you as soon as possible, he won't be able to focus on his official business. Think about it, you won't be able to give him any benefits if you stay by his side. Instead, you'll bring him trouble again and again, and you'll even hinder his future. For his own good, I advise you to leave him. As long as you're still living nearby, your attitude is neither friendly nor distant, and your occasional flirting, it'll be difficult for him to completely let go. Haven't you always dreamed of finding a place with beautiful scenery to live in seclusion? I can give you some money. As long as you don't squander it recklessly, you won't have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of your life. Tell me, how much money do you want? "
Nangong Xue looked at her arrogant attitude and couldn't help but laugh. She sneered for a while, then said, "Shen Shiyun, don't you think that the way you speak is very similar to how a poor child is treated by his parents? Who are you to him? What position do you have to make this decision for him? Could it be that in your eyes, our feelings are so cheap? "
Shen Shiyun said, "Don't fail to appreciate my kindness. The fact that I'm willing to give you the conditions and let you choose is already giving you some face on account of our old friendship. Your feelings are worthless in my eyes. Who was the one who threw tantrums time and time again, disappearing from all over the place, causing him to be in a terrible fix? Who was the one who came to give him a hard time? What ghost Xia Shengxun? You coveted glory and splendor, but now you regret it, right? Instead of fighting for the empty title of the alliance head's wife, why don't you marry Yuan Gongzi and become the Yuan Family's young mistress? Hmph, what qualifications do you have now to make empty promises and pretend to be a virtuous wife and loving mother who won't leave? Are you worthy? Right now, the most important thing for the emperor is to win over the four great clans and invite them to join forces to resist the Seven Malevolent Demons. This is an important matter that concerns the rise and fall of the martial arts world and the safety of the world. Aren't you people the loudest slogans? Ay, look, I forgot again. Miss Nangong is the most selfish person. She only thinks about her own interests and will never make the slightest sacrifice for others. Not everyone can be the alliance head of the martial arts world. If you want to be the alliance head's wife, you only need to have a little bit of seductive skills. "
Nangong Xue coldly said, "Unfortunately, I don't have any seductive skills. I'm also not his wife."
Shen Shiyun said, "That's great. I heard that the people of the four great clans are very stubborn and unmoved by force or persuasion. No matter what kind of high position or generous salary you promise him, it won't change his mind. But in my opinion, it should be helping those close to him, not those who are virtuous. There's a great opportunity in front of us. The head of the Ping family is looking for a son-in-law in the martial arts world. I heard that Miss Ping is as beautiful as a flower and is loved by everyone. The marriage between a man and a woman has always been about matching their social status. Miss Ping is a descendant of the four great clans. Naturally, she can't casually marry a commoner. Although Li Qing's family hasn't done much, they still have the title of the alliance head of the martial arts world. It's enough to intimidate others, so there's an eighty to ninety percent chance that this marriage will succeed. If the two sides become in-laws, how can the head of the Ping family not help the imperial court? With Miss Ping's status, she can't be a concubine. Fortunately, Alliance Head Li hasn't married yet. Otherwise, forcing him to divorce his wife would be a sin in the end. Say, when the two of you parted ways at that time, was everything predestined by the heavens? Humans can't go against the heavens. What do you think? Hmm? Miss Nangong? "Every time he said the words' Miss Nangong ', he would deliberately emphasize his tone.
Nangong Xue listened to Shen Shiyun's words and felt as if a knife was stabbing her heart. Although she was in so much pain that she felt like she was bleeding, she still put on a disdainful expression and said, "How laughable. Whether or not Shixiong wants to marry, you should tell him! What's the point of wasting your breath here with me? "
Shen Shiyun said, "I'm just afraid that Li Qing's family will be muddle-headed for a moment. His heart is hanging over you, and he'll say some stupid things without a reason. I'd like to ask you to go and persuade him. A woman marrying a concubine for her husband's family has a good reputation for being virtuous and virtuous. Moreover, you're not his official wife. You can't even be considered a concubine. You're no different from those mistresses in the brothels. Why would you be jealous? Even if you don't think for yourself, you should think more for Li Qing's family. Being together with a woman like you who has no status and no backing, he can only be content with the status quo. If he can marry Miss Ping, he'll be the son-in-law of one of the four great clans. His position will be even more stable. If you truly love him, shouldn't you help him realize his dreams? You shouldn't selfishly use a little bit of pitiful love to tie him down and prevent him from obtaining the happiness he deserves. Or, it's not too late to back out now. Aren't you proficient in forcing others to marry? Go back and beg Young Master Yuan. Cry your heart out. Maybe he'll take pity on you and take you in. Martial Brother and Martial Sister will marry a descendant of one of the four great clans at the same time. It'll also let you, a wild girl with no status, gain a place in the martial arts world. No one will dare to look down on you. Even if I talk to you again, I'll have to respectfully address you as sister-in-law. "
When Nangong Xue heard Shen Shiyun belittle her value to the lowest, she didn't get angry. She only felt that it was ridiculous. She snorted coldly and said, "You want Martial Brother to marry into your family? At the very least, I understand him. He's the same as Young Master Yuan. He pursues a foundation that he worked hard for and doesn't rely on other people's influence to climb up! Senior Brother said that he loves me. With me around, I'm all his happiness. When he's with Miss Ping, even if he eats delicacies and wears brocade clothes, he still won't be truly happy! "When she said this, she felt a sense of pride.
Shen Shiyun sneered and said, "Oh, Miss Nangong is really confident. You can say 'love is everything' out of thin air right now. But when the two of you have nothing left, will you hug each other and drink the northwest wind? I'm not discussing this with you. I'm just informing you of the final result. Whether you agree or not, whether you accept it or not, Li Qingjia will marry Miss Ping. Humph, how glorious do you think you are? Back then, he was infatuated with me. No matter how you followed behind him, no matter how jealous you were, he wouldn't give you a second glance. He's just a man that I don't want, yet you're picking him up and treating him like a treasure. How could there be such a ridiculous thing in the world? Even if he doesn't listen to me, I can ask His Majesty to issue an imperial edict. If he doesn't agree to the marriage, then he'll be the country's sinner. In the entire country, no one with insight will let him off easily. Even if you want to take him and run away, it's already too late. I've already sent people to surround his residence. If there's even the slightest change, they'll immediately report to me. To put it bluntly, I'll put him under house arrest. What I've decided, nobody can change. "
Nangong Xue angrily said, "Do you think it's a joke to issue an imperial edict? His Majesty treats you with sincerity, yet you use him at every turn. How can you bear to do that? "Shen Shiyun said," How His Majesty treats me, I'm very clear in my heart. Isn't it because I'm repaying him? Li Qingjia has the support of the Four Major Clans, the Great Qing's rivers and mountains will have a guarantee. I'm helping him stabilize the country, how can I not repay him? " Nangong Xue said, "If the Manchurian Qing is really tyrannical, relying on their own strength, they'll be invincible in the present age. Why would they need to rely on other people's help?"
Shen Shiyun said, "I don't have the leisure to chat with you. It's said that Miss Ping has always wanted to see the legendary scarlet sand pearl with her own eyes. I've already given Prince Fu an order, telling him to order Prince Cheng to go to the desert to look for it. Since Li Qingjia is representing the Great Qing to propose marriage, naturally I'll take care of everything for him. "Nangong Xue was shocked." Are you crazy? " She asked, "Just because of a pearl … we don't know if it's real or not, you … what if something bad happens to him …"
Shen Shiyun said, "I've heard that Miss Nangong is cowardly and incompetent, but all the men who surround you are all promising. Even if Prince Cheng's ability is somewhat inferior to Li Qingjia's or Lu Daren's, he won't be buried in the yellow sand. If you're really worried, then quickly go after him! When Li Qingjia asks, I'll say that you're thoroughly disappointed in his incompetence, that you don't want to wait for him any longer and elope with Prince Cheng … "Nangong Xue angrily said," Nonsense! "
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