Qin Yining also had her own plans. Compared to being stuck in a dilemma and offending both sides in the end, she preferred to choose a side to side with.
In any case, she had already offended this delicate Imperial Concubine Yun, so there was nothing to worry about.
Qin Yining smiled and said: "It's not a big deal. It's just that this subject's wife saw that the cloak Imperial Concubine Yun was wearing was not appropriate, so I reminded her. I didn't think that Imperial Concubine Yun would like this cloak so much.
"This subject's wife was thinking that the Tatan princess would be arriving in a few days. In order to show the power of the country and let the Tatars see the rules and etiquette of our Da Zhou, this subject's wife must learn from mama. I also feel that I hit it off very well with Imperial Concubine Yun and want to invite Imperial Concubine Yun to accompany me. However, I don't know what the Empress Dowager thinks and will listen to your orders before making a decision."
Qin Yining's words did not go too far. She did not directly say anything out of line in front of the Empress Dowager, who valued power. This was to prevent the Empress Dowager from becoming serious with the Empress again.
But even though the Empress Dowager had only been in this position for a short time, she still knew that red was something only people of status could wear.
However, the Empress Dowager's first reaction was to feel that Qin Yining and the Empress were looking for trouble. It was just a piece of clothing. Who could wear it and who could not?
But Qin Yining immediately mentioned learning etiquette and rules, which was equivalent to giving her a wake-up call.
She was now the Empress Dowager. She was no longer the village woman of the past. She really had to pay attention to these annoying rules. Otherwise, with so many old officials of Beiji, as well as the nobility and Dayan officials who had surrendered, wouldn't they laugh at them?
The Empress Dowager was very irritated, but she had been caught. She had no choice but to nod and agree: "Wife Zhixi is right. These rules have to be paid attention to. Our Da Zhou has only been established for a short period of time. We still have to learn from the old people of Beiji. "
"The Empress Dowager is broad-minded and reasonable. This is truly the fortune of this subject's wife and the people of the world." Qin Yining looked at the Empress Dowager with praise and a sincere expression.
Her sincere appearance really pleased the Empress Dowager. Her smile made the wrinkles at the corners of the Empress Dowager's eyes appear much more amiable.
Concubine Yi sat on her knees, dumbfounded. Her watery eyes were wide open, as if she couldn't understand how things had turned out this way.
She was young and beautiful, and was deeply doted on by Your Majesty. She also had the Empress Dowager as her backing. Even that ugly old woman, the Empress, did not dare to act rashly in front of her. But today, she had fallen in front of a little Princess!
Imperial Concubine Yun straightened her body and straightened her neck as she coquettishly said, "Aunt, could it be that Yun 'er really wants to learn the rules from this lowly servant? What's wrong with Yun 'er's rules? "
"How dare you!" The Empress Dowager rebuked.
If the Empress and Qin Yining were not present, and the Empress Dowager did not want to be seen as a joke, she would have already slapped her.
But now, she could only suppress her temper and remind him, "Prince Zhongshun's consort said it so clearly. In order to show off our Han people's manners in front of the Tatar princess, you have to learn. Moreover, since you two hit it off, and you have nothing to do, what's wrong with learning the rules and being companions? "
The Empress Dowager did not expose her in front of her face and gave her a good way out. Why didn't this blockhead know how to use it!
Imperial Concubine Yi's eyes were filled with tears as she looked up at the Empress Dowager. She felt wronged and angry. Clearly, she did not receive the Empress Dowager's signal.
The Empress Dowager had already given Imperial Concubine Yi a look from an angle where she thought Qin Yining and the Empress could not see. However, Imperial Concubine Yi still did not understand, causing the Empress Dowager's heart to ache.
Qin Yining lowered his eyes and pretended that he did not understand the exchange between the two people in front of him. If the Empress could not gain the upper hand in the face of an opponent of this level, it could only mean that the Empress did not have the heart to fight and did not put any thought into these matters.
In fact, Qin Yining did not approve of the Empress's passive response.
She was Li Qitian's wife, so she should take out the status and power of a wife and do what a wife should do. At the same time, she should enjoy the treatment that a wife should have. She could not let others take away her power, nor could she let others take away the treatment that she should have.
Regardless of these, just for the sake of the child, as a mother, she had to stand firm. Otherwise, in the future, Your Majesty would have more and more children, and the number of favored concubines would also increase. Wouldn't that squeeze the mother and child until they had no room to breathe?
As a mother, she had to be strong. As a mother, even if she did not fight and fight for herself, she had to fight and fight for her child.
The Empress Dowager lectured Imperial Concubine Yi in front of the Empress and Qin Yining, but Qin Yining and the Empress pretended not to see.
Just as the situation became awkward, a palace maid came to the front of the hall and curtsied, bowing her head and saying, "Replying to the Empress Dowager, Anyang Princess Royal has arrived."
Before the Empress Dowager could say anything, Li Helan quickly walked in. As he walked, he took off his fur cloak and threw it to the palace maid, saying with a smile, "Muhou, you … …"
Turning a corner, he bypassed the flying cover and came to the side hall. When he saw Qin Yining standing with the Empress, the smile on Li Helan's face immediately faded.
"Oh, what wind is this? How did it blow you here?" Li Helan slowed his steps and reached out a slender white finger from his narrow sleeve that was covered in red fox fur. He disdainfully pointed at Qin Yining, curled his lips, and walked in a circle around Qin Yining.
"How come the south's soil is so nourishing? You seem to have gained weight? Ha! "
That mocking and disdainful tone made people feel very uncomfortable.
Qin Yining secretly shook his head. Li Helan's attitude was predictable. Ji Zeyu had won the battle, and as Ji Zeyu's wife, Li Helan was the most suitable candidate for the wedding ambassador. However, Your Majesty's decree chose her.
Outsiders would not understand the twists and turns in this matter. They would only think that Your Majesty gave her honor and dignity.
Li Helan was already full of hostility towards him. This time, it was really adding fuel to the fire.
Qin Yining could already foresee that in the future, as long as he met Li Helan in the palace, nothing good would happen.
"Thank you for your concern, Princess Royal. This subject's wife has indeed gained a lot of weight. Ever since I had two children, this body is no longer something that I can control. "
Qin Yining was speaking the truth.
But in Li Helan's ears, this truth sounded like he was showing off.
Li Helan lived in the Princess Royal's palace. Ji Zeyu was either in the Prince Consort's palace or in the military camp. Otherwise, he would go out to fight. Although she kept a few gigolos, those men had always been submissive to her. They were not as domineering as Pang Xiao, nor were they as handsome as Ji Zeyu, who was as cold as ice. She had long been tired of them.
Moreover, after playing around for a while, she had already seen through the matters between men and women. She was thinking about when she could have children with Ji Zeyu. Even if Ji Zeyu was not happy about her having gigolos, they were destined to be married and could not be separated.
Qin Yining was now showing off in front of her. Who didn't know that good things came in pairs? She had given birth to two sons for Pang Xiao. This kind of good fortune was something that many people envied.
Li Helan sneered and walked in front of Qin Yining, "Is that so?"
Qin Yining became vigilant. His muscles tensed, but he nodded with a smile, "Yes."
Yes?
Yes my ass!
Li Helan raised his foot and kicked Qin Yining's knee, "Who told you to show off? You … ah!"
Before he could finish cursing, Li Helan was already holding one of his feet and hopping on one leg. In the end, he couldn't stand still and fell to the ground.
Qin Yining looked at the three-legged copper furnace on the ground and felt pain for Li Helan.
The Empress Dowager anxiously went to help Li Helan, "Aiya, what's wrong with you? You really are …" The Empress Dowager didn't know what to say to Li Helan.
Li Helan was in so much pain that he took a deep breath. He gritted his teeth and cursed, "Why are you hiding!"
Qin Yining said, "Your Highness the Grand Princess stretched out her foot for no reason. This subject's status is lowly and doesn't dare to delay Your Highness the Grand Princess from resting."
"You, you did it on purpose!"
"Obviously."
Li Helan was so angry that he almost fainted.
The Empress Dowager looked at Qin Yining with eyes full of anger. But today, it was Li Helan who kicked him first. It was understandable that Qin Yining dodged. Even if the Grand Princess was a noble, she wasn't the current emperor. She didn't have the right to say, "If the emperor wants a subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die."
Qin Yining said with a smile, "Grand Princess, please calm down. This subject's wife still has some blood circulation and stasis removing ointment. Tomorrow, I will send it to Your Highness' residence. I believe that your toe will be healed soon. "
Li Helan glared and snorted through his nostrils. His face was already distorted.
The Empress Dowager saw that things were getting out of hand, so her face darkened and she said, "Alright. Be a little more peaceful. "
Other than Li Helan, everyone else bowed their heads and didn't say anything.
Li Helan stood up with the help of a palace maid and sat down on a rose chair with a cold expression.
The Empress Dowager waved her hand at the Empress and Qin Yining, "You still have to go back and learn etiquette. Go now and don't delay. There's no need for you to wait here. "
The Empress calmly nodded and said, "Yes, this subject's wife and the princess will withdraw first."
Qin Yining also bowed.
The two of them left the hall one after the other, leaving Ci 'an Palace with their people.
The Empress Dowager's face darkened completely. She glared at Li Helan and rolled her eyes at Imperial Concubine Yi. She took the initiative to say, "What's wrong with you two today? Do you think that you haven't lost enough face for aijia? "
She then used her index finger to push Li Helan's forehead, "Why did you become so terrified when you saw her? You couldn't win over a man, so you were stupid enough to kick her. You are the Grand Princess, a noble! Could it be that you don't know how to find fault with her and have the servants punish her? Do you think this is the same as when you fought with people in the village? "
Li Helan suddenly came to a realization and blushed, "Imperial Mother, I was so angry that I became muddled. You also saw her proud appearance. Isn't it just giving birth to a pair of twins? What's there to be proud of!"
"There's nothing to be proud of, but you didn't! And you! " The Empress Dowager glared at Imperial Concubine Yi, "Your brain isn't enough. In the future, don't provoke Pang Xiao's wife. Do you think that Pang Xiao's wife is easy to provoke? If she really gets angry, even ten of you together wouldn't be able to beat her. "
"That's not it. Even the Empress was stepped on by Yun 'er. What does a little princess count for? Auntie is too cautious. "
The Empress Dowager shook her head and impatiently waved her hand, "Do what you want. Don't drag aijia down and embarrass aijia. You … …"
In the end, as soon as she said "embarrass", a palace servant came in from outside, "Empress Dowager, the Empress has sent someone to invite Imperial Concubine Yi to Kun Ning Palace to learn the rules."
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