"It's our fault for making Your Majesty and Empress Dowager wait for so long. We were delayed on the way. "Pang Xiao smiled and saluted.
Li Qitian affectionately put his arm around Pang Xiao's shoulder and patted him on the shoulder. He smiled ambiguously and said, "I understand, I understand. We are all experienced people."
Qin Yining lowered his head at the side. He didn't like Li Qitian pretending to be close to him, but he didn't dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction. He just blushed shyly.
Pang Xiao and Li Qitian chatted for a while, then took a few steps back and saluted in advance.
Seeing Qin Yining's rosy cheeks and rosy cheeks, Pang Xiao seemed to like something in his heart. He wished he could pull her into his arms and get close to her. However, his face was indifferent. He said in a deep voice, "Why are you still standing there? Quickly come and thank Your Majesty. "
When Qin Yining heard Pang Xiao's words, he understood his intention. He lowered his head like a wronged wife and knelt down next to Pang Xiao. They kowtowed to Li Qitian to thank him.
Li Qitian carefully observed the two. He saw that Pang Xiao was indifferent to Qin Yining and didn't show too much enthusiasm, so he felt a little better. If Pang Xiao had a father-in-law who had the ability to argue with scholars and a wife who was beautiful and intelligent, then he would have made a mistake.
"You may dispense with the formalities. If you and your wife can live happily in the future, then it won't be a waste of my painstaking efforts to arrange for you. "
"This subject will remember Your Majesty's teachings." Pang Xiao saluted.
Qin Yining also said woodenly, "Thank you for Your Majesty's teachings."
Li Qitian's mood improved a lot. He said, "Quickly go and kowtow to the Empress Dowager. Zhixi will come back after kowtowing. We have something important to discuss with you. Let's have lunch together. "
"Yes, thank you Your Majesty.
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Pang Xiao and Qin Yining bowed again and then slowly retreated.
When they arrived at the courtyard, Qin Yining did not let down his guard. Who knew how many eyes were watching him from every corner of the palace? Pang Xiao strode behind the little eunuch. Qin Yining lowered his head and followed behind. He kept a certain distance from Pang Xiao. He didn't seem estranged, but there was a hint of fear in his eyes.
Pang Xiao's heart was already bursting with joy. He was thinking about how to praise her intelligence when he returned home, but his face was cold all the time, which made the palace servants who passed by retreat.
Not long after, the group arrived at Ci 'an Palace.
The eunuch went in to pass on the message. After a while, he came out and bowed. He said respectfully, "The Empress Dowager invites Wang Ye and Wang Fei in."
"Thank you, eunuch." Pang Xiao smiled gently and tipped the eunuch a silver ingot.
The eunuch was full of smiles and hurriedly bowed. "Thank you, Wang Ye."
Ci 'an Palace was the same as before. Pang Xiao went through the caltrop flower door and went straight to the side hall.
Qin Yining followed closely behind. When he reached the door of the side hall, he heard the Empress Dowager greeting him warmly. "You're here. Where's your wife? "
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager." Qin Yining knelt down and bowed.
The Empress Dowager kindly waved her hand. "Come, let me take a look."
Qin Yining obediently stood up and stood in front of the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager carefully sized him up and said with a smile, "I haven't seen you for a few days. Family Qin's lass has become more beautiful. Last time, this Empress Dowager was still thinking about finding a good family for you.
I want to find a good home for you young people, and now the fate of the two of you has arrived. It's really worth celebrating. "
Was the Empress Dowager trying to explain how she messed up the matchmaking last time?
Qin Yining couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
The Empress Dowager was treating everyone as fools. Last time, she was clearly trying to stir up trouble between Pang Xiao and the aristocratic families. What do you mean by 'let the young people have a good home'? He sure knew how to flatter himself.
"Thank you, Empress Dowager." Qin Yining shyly lowered his head and didn't want to talk to her.
Pang Xiao smiled and asked, "How has the Empress Dowager been these days? Have you eaten the food box this subject had someone send in last time? "
"I've eaten it. How could I not eat the food you sent in?" The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "It's rare for you to be so filial."
Pang Xiao smiled and reminded the Empress Dowager to take care of herself. Then he stood up and said, "Replying to the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty also ordered this subject to go to Yangxin Palace Hall. He said that he has an errand to give this subject instructions. This subject will not stay any longer. "
When the Empress Dowager heard this, she said reluctantly, "Ah, you children always have things to do. Forget it. Since it's an important errand, then go quickly. Leave your wife here to chat with me. When you're done, come to my palace for lunch. "
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "I was just about to disturb you."
The Empress Dowager smiled and waved at Qin Yining.
"Come and sit next to me. Let's have a good chat. Don't pay attention to these men. They only know how to be busy."
Pang Xiao bowed to the Empress Dowager with a smile and retreated.
Before he left, he glanced at Qin Yining worriedly.
Although Pang Xiao was very confident in Qin Yining, he couldn't help but worry. A person might not want to hurt a tiger, but the tiger wanted to hurt a person's heart.
Then he rejoiced. Fortunately, he fell in love with such an intelligent woman. If an ordinary young lady followed him, she probably wouldn't be able to cope with the endless unexpected situations. He couldn't be by her side all the time. If he didn't have the ability to protect himself, then what could he do?
Fortunately, Qin Yining had experienced great storms.
Pang Xiao shook his head and temporarily put aside his worries. He quickly went to Yangxin Palace Hall. The sooner he finished his errand, the sooner he could bring Qin Yining back to the fu.
Qin Yining only cared about accompanying the Empress Dowager and talking.
She could even tolerate the old madam's temper. The Empress Dowager was a smart woman. Although they talked about family matters, she might not talk about anything profound. The Empress Dowager was very good at reading people's expressions and knew what to say to make them happy.
On one hand, Qin Yining admired the Empress Dowager's ability to handle matters. On the other hand, he thought that perhaps Li Qitian had such a smooth and slick personality and could sit on the throne because of such a mother.
However, it was really tiring to feign civility with such an unambitious person.
"Empress Dowager, Anyang Princess Royal is here.
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Just as the two were chatting happily, a palace servant came in from outside. Without waiting for the Empress Dowager to answer, Li Helan's voice came first.
"Muhou, I heard that you have a guest. Who is it that keeps daughter outside?"
Li Helan quickly walked in like a gust of wind. Her smile stiffened when she saw Qin Yining.
Qin Yining pretended not to see Li Helan's expression. He stood up and respectfully bowed: "This subject's wife greets Anyang Princess Royal."
When Li Helan heard the words "this subject's wife", it was like someone had poured hot oil on her. Her entire body was burning with anger.
This was the Empress Dowager's palace, her muhou's territory. There was no need to worry about anything else. Moreover, the Empress Dowager had always known about her matters.
Li Helan sneered without any scruples: "No need for formalities. This one can't accept your courtesy."
When Qin Yining heard this, he was on guard.
It seemed that Li Helan hadn't given up on Pang Xiao. Moreover, he didn't have any scruples in front of the Empress Dowager. Was he planning to embarrass her today?
"Eldest Princess is too serious. You are a princess and this subject's wife is only the wife of an official. How could you not accept this subject's courtesy? If others knew, they would say that you belittled yourself. If someone with ulterior motives heard this and spread rumors outside, it would affect your prestige. "
Qin Yining gave a proper bow. Then he stood up with his hands by his side.
The Empress Dowager looked at Qin Yining with some surprise.
Although her words were not arrogant or rash and her tone was calm, there was no anger at all. However, the Empress Dowager could hear the fierceness in her words.
She was afraid that with the Eldest Princess's temper, she would explode after hearing this!
The Empress Dowager wanted to reconcile, but Li Helan sneered first, "You must be very proud of being an official's wife, right? That's right, your father is only a surrendered official from a small country. He couldn't live anymore, so he became this one's imperial brother's vassal. You are the daughter of a surrendered official. If you don't become an official's wife, how will you live? Moreover, you have already been … … "
Li Helan covered her mouth and laughed. The ridicule in her words was very obvious.
Qin Yining secretly mocked Li Helan's stupidity.
She wanted to show off her power and embarrass her. There were thousands of ways to do it. However, she chose the most inappropriate one.
She only thought that the Empress Dowager was her birth mother and would support her. But she never thought that she was brought here by Pang Xiao. If the Empress Dowager didn't want to completely offend Pang Xiao, she naturally wouldn't allow Li Helan to go overboard.
Therefore, even if Qin Yining didn't do anything, the Empress Dowager would still stand up for her.
"Lan 'er, don't speak nonsense." The Empress Dowager opened her mouth and looked at Li Helan with a warning look.
Li Helan's laughter suddenly stopped and she looked at the Empress Dowager in disbelief.
The Empress Dowager said, "The good wine your imperial brother gave you is for you and the prince consort to eat together, not for you to eat alone. Girl, you're greedy for wine. After eating a few more mouthfuls of wine, you began to speak without restraint. Fortunately, Prince Zhongshun's consort is not an outsider. Otherwise, aijia would like to see what you would do! "
Li Helan looked at the Empress Dowager's serious face and knew that she shouldn't lose control of her emotions like this. After all, she was no longer in a position to be jealous of Qin Yining.
But who would know how wronged and unjust she was feeling in her heart?
"Imperial Mother has said it. Daughter will listen next time." Li Helan reluctantly admitted defeat.
When Qin Yining saw this, he laughed inwardly and was about to suffer internal injuries. However, his expression was very serious as he said, "I didn't think that Eldest Princess would like to drink. I have a jar of good Nu 'er Hong. I'll have someone send it to the Princess Residence later. "
Li Helan didn't want any Nu 'er Hong at all.
However, when she met the Empress Dowager's warning gaze, she still smiled insincerely and said, "Then I'll have to thank you."
"Eldest Princess doesn't need to be so polite. Wang Ye told this subject that in the past, the Empress Dowager treated him like her own son and took good care of him in every possible way. Wang Ye has always been grateful. Now that this subject has married into the family, although I don't have much talent, I can understand Wang Ye's feelings. This is something I can do. "
"This consort advises you to live peacefully and stop before going too far. Don't show off in front of this consort!" Li Helan gritted her teeth and almost slapped Qin Yining.
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