Although Princess Duan He was someone the noblewomen in the capital had to be careful around, there were many people who were happy to see her make a fool of herself. As for the reason, part of it was probably because Princess Duan He was a bit arrogant. Another part of it was probably because they liked to see people of higher status suffer. This kind of mentality was hard to determine, but it was undeniable that there was no lack of such people in the world.
Originally, the womenfolk were not very interested in this gathering. However, Princess Duan He had been silent for a month or two. Now that she had come out full of energy, if they did not give her face, who knew how much hatred she would bear in her heart. After thinking it over, they decided to go through the motions with her.
However, after learning that Princess Xian would also be attending the gathering, the womenfolk's moods changed from boredom to gossip. It was not their fault for being vulgar. In reality, there were only so many things to talk about in the inner residence. The only things they could talk about were how many children the East Family had, or how the West Family favored the concubine and neglected the wife. The victim of the incident that had caused a stir a few days ago would appear. This was a rare event.
The one who had injured Xian Junw.a.n.g Fei was the Imperial Brother-in-law. This was Rui He Junzhu's maternal family. The Imperial Brother-in-law's wife would definitely appear at the gathering. What kind of play would it be if the victim and the wife of the perpetrator met?
No matter what these womenfolk were thinking, when they arrived at the Princess Fu, they all appeared dignified. They praised each other, and they all had smiles on their faces. Even the Imperial Uncle's wife, who had been demoted by two ranks, did not receive the cold shoulder. After all, women of aristocratic families were best at using handkerchiefs to socialize. It was hard to tell who liked who and who did not get along with who just by looking at the surface.
The Imperial Uncle's wife, Lin shi, originally felt a little embarrassed, but after this conversation, she relaxed a lot. However, her good mood did not last long because the eunuch outside reported that Princess Sheng and Princess Xian's carriage had entered the fu.
The smile on Lin shi's face immediately became uncomfortable. As a woman, she naturally knew how important a woman's appearance was. However, this time, Princess Xian had injured her forehead. If it did not leave a scar, it would be fine. If it did, how could she be at ease? She could only hate her incompetence. She didn't receive her husband's love and couldn't persuade him to behave normally. She had caused Princess Xian to suffer unjustly.
Many women were wondering if there was a scar on Princess Xian's forehead. Therefore, when Hua Xi Wan and the Hou Clan appeared together, although everyone greeted the two of them, their eyes were mostly on Hua Xi Wan.
With this look, everyone saw that there was a life-like peach blossom drawn on Xian Junw.a.n.g Fei's forehead. The pink flower paired with the green leaves caused Xian Junw.a.n.g Fei's face to be white and beautiful. People could see if there were any scars.
It wasn't appropriate for everyone to stare at Princess Xian. After exchanging some pleasantries, everyone sat down. Lin shi's seat was in the middle, a few seats away from Hua Xi Wan. When she saw the flower painted on Hua Xi Wan's forehead, her heart skipped a beat.
She had heard that Princess Xian's facial features were exquisite. Even without makeup, she was still a rare beauty. Now, she saw that she had ingeniously painted a flower on her wound. If it wasn't to hide the scar, then what was it for?
There were many people who thought the same as Lin shi. However, since this matter was related to Princess Duan He's maternal family, they didn't ask. Instead, they talked about clothes and jewelry.
When Princess Duan He saw that the women were so tactful, the smile on her face deepened. Her gaze swept over Hua Xi Wan's forehead. She said apologetically, "Uncle was busy and accidentally disturbed cousin sister's carriage. How is cousin sister's injury?"
The smile on Hua Xi Wan's face didn't change. Her tone was gentle as she said, "Many thanks for Your Highness' concern. It's all right now."
The words' all right 'were used very well. It could be said that she had recovered, or it could be said that she had almost recovered. As for how it was … everyone looked at the flower with some regret. What a pity.
Princess Minhye looked at Hua Xi Wan's forehead and felt a faint sense of pleasure. Didn't Hua Xi Wan use her face to make Prince Xian fall head over heels for her? Now that she didn't have this perfect face, what could she use to charm people?
Princess Duan He nodded after hearing this. She smiled and said, "Since it's all right, then it's good."
These words were too meaningless. Didn't Princess Xian say that it was all right? Was she going to complain to you, the niece of the Imperial Uncle?
The onlookers were a little speechless. However, this didn't stop Princess Duan He from wanting to show off. She had built a new courtyard in the princess's residence. The courtyard inside was picturesque. If she didn't let the other noblewomen see it and praise it, how could she be at ease?
From an objective point of view, this courtyard was indeed very beautiful. However, Hua Xi Wan personally preferred the style of construction of Prince Xian's residence. Therefore, after a few words of praise from the other women, she didn't say anything else.
Princess Duan He had achieved her goal. She had everyone stay for a meal. After the meal, she stopped the play for a while before the gathering was over.
The others left, but Min Huai Junzhu remained in the princess fu. In reality, Princess Duan He knew about Princess Minhye's feelings towards Prince Xian. However, she had always scoffed at the feelings between men and women when they were young.
Because in her opinion, whether there were feelings or not, after marriage, it was just that. Time was the best blunt knife. Not only could it grind a person's heart and emotions, it could also grind away all feelings.
Therefore, for her, things like feelings were not as important as clothing and jewelry. For fun, she even raised some handsome manservants in the residence. Even if they didn't do anything, at least they were pleasing to the eye. In any case, the fuma had a weak personality and couldn't control her. She also didn't want to see the fuma's half-dead state.
"After this autumn, you will be sixteen," Princess Duan He saw Princess Min Hui's head was lowered and not speaking, so she said,
"Your mother only has one son and one daughter. The Yuan Family isn't considered a great family. Have you ever thought about the lives of the people?"
Princess Shun Yi's mother's status was low. After marrying into the Yuan Family, her relationship with the fuma could only be considered respectful. Fortunately, she still had one son and one daughter and wasn't too lonely. It was a pity that this fuma was not motivated. Princess Shun Yi's relationship with the palace wasn't very close. Adding on that, she was often sick in bed these years. Princess Minhye was raised under the Empress' care.
A year ago, there was a consort who tried to assassinate the Empress. However, because Princess Shun Yi drank the poisoned tea in place of the Empress, she didn't do anything. Princess Shun Yi's life was saved, but her body completely collapsed. When the weather was hot and cold, she couldn't get out of bed and could only rest in bed.
However, because of this, the Emperor made an exception to give her son the title of marquis, and gave her daughter the title of junzhu that only the daughters of Qinwang and Jun Wang could have. He also specially used the two words Min Hui as her title.
Princess Duan He didn't like the Yuan Family, but she liked Princess Minhye's tactful attitude. Therefore, she still put some thought into the marriage.
Princess Minhye first stilled when she heard this. She then shyly bowed her head and said, "Everything will be decided by the Empress and Your Highness."
"I might be older than you by a few years, but this matter should be decided by mother," Princess Duan He saw that she wasn't completely muddle-headed and her expression became better, "In my opinion, the di grandson of the An Country Duke Family is not bad. He is humble and polite, and knows how to improve himself. The status of the Country Duke Fu isn't low, but compared to your status as an Imperial Family junzhu, their fu will only respect you and won't make things difficult for you."
Princess Minhye's heart was bitter. The di grandson of the An Country Duke Fu was like this. However, this family was firmly loyal to the Emperor and the Crown Prince. Princess Duan He had made this suggestion just to use her as a tool for a marriage alliance.
But what could she do? Her mother wasn't valued by the Emperor, her father had an empty position. If she didn't curry favor with the Empress and the Princess, how could her younger brother's future progress?
"It will be decided by the Empress," Princess Minhye stood and slightly curtsied towards Princess Duan He. Inside, she felt more and more uncomfortable. When she married, how many possibilities would there be with Prince Xian in this life?
Even though there was a precedent of Empress Dowager Xiaoyi and Empress Dowager De of this dynasty marrying before entering the palace as a fei, that was because this Empress Dowager had a noble life and was not beautiful. That was why she was favored by Emperor Jing and gave birth to the first Emperor. She had never taken the position of Empress Dowager.
It was a pity that she wasn't this Empress Dowager, and Prince Xian wasn't Emperor Jing.
Therefore, not long after Hua Xi Wan attended the banquet, when the news came that the Emperor was matchmaking Princess Minhye, she was shocked. As a woman, she believed that her sixth sense was very strong. For example, she had seen that Princess Minhye had feelings for Prince Xian a long time ago. But she hadn't thought that the other would marry so easily, and marry into the royalist Duke An Fu.
Thinking about the sudden changes in the Imperial House, Hua Xi Wan felt that she had some sympathy for this Princess Minhye. But it was just a little, nothing more.
In the afternoon, when husband and wife were playing chess, they inadvertently talked about this matter. Hua Xi Wan saw that Yan Jinqiu didn't seem to have much of a reaction to Princess Minhye's marriage and couldn't help but ask: "The Emperor is really matchmaking Duke An's di eldest grandson and Princess Minhye?"
"Why are you thinking of this?" Yan Jinqiu made a move and then said slowly, "The matter has basically been decided, but there hasn't been a clear decree.
"I just heard about it, so I'm asking." Hua Xi Wan grabbed a handful of chess pieces. Seeing that Yan Jinqiu's chess style didn't change at all, she continued: "She is our biaomei, we should prepare the gifts that should be prepared."
Yan Jinqiu looked at the chessboard and said unconcernedly: "We are just biaomei and sisters. It's enough that we can get along on the surface. Do we have to save up a dowry for her?"
"What are you saying," Hua Xi Wan smiled and sighed, "Hearing your words, I'm relieved."
Yan Jinqiu was stunned at first, then he realized what Hua Xi Wan meant by relieved. He smiled at Hua Xi Wan and didn't say anything, but this smile seemed to be conveying his thoughts to Hua Xi Wan.
Seeing that Hua Xi Wan didn't say anything, he reached out and held her hand: "Such a thing will never happen. You don't have to worry about it in the future."
This time, it was Hua Xi Wan's turn. She just smiled and didn't say anything.
The author has something to say: Sleepy ~ Good night everyone ~
Thank you so much QW big grenade, mwah = 3 =
PS, this is an article by my friend's good friend. I haven't had time to read articles recently, so I don't know what he wrote, but the copy is quite interesting. Everyone can take a look. If you are interested, take this little vixen:
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As a peace-loving beauty, one in a million,
Yun Chan thought that she would have to fight for peace in a foreign country for the rest of her life.
She didn't expect that when she arrived at the destination, she would be "returned".
She angered the old emperor to death and was not tolerated by the empress dowager.
The road ahead was dark and gloomy.
When she was about to despair,
She was "picked up" by His Majesty …
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