roccoschili Chapter 127: Caring Servant
Chapter 127: Caring Servant
Although she already knew that Cui Rongrong had no intention of marrying Song Yanyi, she did not expect that Cui Rongrong would dare to openly recommend Zhao Xianer, a woman who in her opinion was totally unworthy of her son!
Song Yanyi is the future emperor, how can he be associated with a woman who is of no help to his status?
The Zhao family's background was insignificant to Song Yanyi, and the queen could not bear to see her son wasting his precious time and emotions on such a woman.
Thinking of this, the queen's eyes became even deeper, and she immediately ordered the palace maids around her to summon Song Yanyi immediately. She needed to hear her son's thoughts in person.
Meanwhile, Cui Rongrong returned to the mansion. Cui Yunhe, who had been anxiously waiting, was relieved to see her sister return safely. She hurried forward and looked her up and down, with a worried look on her face: "Sister, why are you back so late today? Didn't you always come back before sunset before?"
"Were you so engrossed in the conversation with the Queen Mother that you accidentally forgot the time?" Cui Yunhe's tone was a little mischievous.
Cui Rongrong looked at her sister's worried face, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips: "I did chat with the Queen Mother for a while, but the real reason why I haven't returned yet is actually the Queen."
"It turned out to be the Queen." Cui Yunhe exhaled lightly, seeming to be relieved, "I thought someone had caused trouble for my sister, so she came back so late."
"What did the Queen say to my sister? Why did it take so long to let you come back?" Cui Yunhe's curiosity was completely aroused, and she couldn't wait to ask.
Cui Rongrong took her sister's hand and walked into the house, narrating in a calm tone: "It was nothing more than talking about my engagement with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The Queen advised me to think carefully and complete the marriage as soon as possible, but I did not agree."
Cui Yunhe heard this and widened her eyes in surprise: "Didn't the Queen blame my sister?"
"No," Cui Rong smiled faintly, "When it comes to national affairs, the queen will naturally not easily show her emotions. As for her true thoughts, I'm afraid only she knows best."
Thinking of the Queen's hesitant look, Cui Rong couldn't help but feel a little teasing in her heart. She felt that the Queen was like a clown with her hands and feet tied up, who wanted to explode but had to consider her status.
The queen knew clearly in her mind that once the empress dowager regained power, she and Song Yanyi would have to tread on thin ice every step in the palace. They had to restrain their previous blatant tactics so as not to give others an advantage.
Otherwise, once the Queen Mother finds out, life will not be easy for them and their son.
"Sister, are you unwilling to marry the Crown Prince?" Cui Yunhe asked cautiously.
Cui Rong nodded frankly and asked, "Do you think I should accept this so-called good relationship?"
Cui Yunhe shook her head without hesitation, and said firmly: "My sister said that as long as I don't want to, no one can force me, because I have my sister to protect me. For me, my sister is the same."
"This marriage was arranged by the Emperor when we were young. Father did not dare to disobey the imperial decree and had to agree. But if my sister doesn't like it, there's no need to force it! It's just not easy to cancel the engagement, but don't worry, I will find a way for my sister!" Cui Yunhe's eyes were firm.
Cui Rongrong looked at her sister's unwavering eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.
"Don't you want to know why I don't want to?" she asked softly, with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.
"Sister, you have your own reasons for doing things. I don't need to ask any more questions." Cui Yunhe held her sister's hand tightly, her eyes full of trust and support. "Since sister returned to Beijing, you have always been my solid backing. Now, it's my turn to protect sister!"
"If father objects, I will definitely fight alongside my sister until he convinces me!" Cui Yunhe's little face was full of seriousness.
Cui Rongrong looked at her sister's serious expression and couldn't help but chuckle. She pinched her cheek lovingly and said, "Okay."
However, her father would not be like this. Whether in the previous life or this life, as long as it was something she decided, her father would always give her the most firm support.
She lowered her eyes and buried her thoughts deeply in her heart. In this life, she vowed to ensure that everyone in the Cui family would be safe and sound!
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In the next few days, Cui Rongrong entered the palace on time every day to decoct medicine for the empress dowager. During this period, her relationship with the empress dowager became increasingly deep.
Now, even when Fang Fei reported on the affairs of the harem, she didn't have to deliberately avoid it and wait in the side hall.
"Empress Dowager, Concubine Jing requests to see you. She is waiting for you outside the door now." Fang Fei reported respectfully.
Cui Rong's eyes flickered slightly when she heard this. This was the first time she heard the name of Concubine Jing since she returned to Beijing. She hadn't even seen her at the birthday banquet.
She lowered her head slightly, thinking to herself that it was not easy for Concubine Jing, as Song Yanchen's mother, to be promoted to Concubine.
On the one hand, it was because she had a gentle temperament, never participated in harem struggles, and had a clean family background; on the other hand, it was because of Song Yanchen's outstanding performance that the emperor favored her and promoted her to a noble concubine.
Unfortunately, Concubine Jing had a weak constitution. Although she had the right to assist the Empress in managing the harem, she was often declined by the Empress due to health reasons.
Looking back on the past, this matter is closely related to the Queen.
After all, no one sitting in that position would be willing to have someone divide his power.
Speaking of which, Concubine Jing in the previous life left a deep impression on people.
When Song Yanyi ascended the throne, she held the sick Song Yanchen in her arms. Her face was haggard but her words were as sharp as a knife. She exposed all the evil deeds of the Queen and Song Yanyi to the public, and every word hit people's hearts.
At that time, no one in the court dared to look directly at her. If the Queen had not signaled the guards to stop her, Concubine Jing would probably not have kept silent so easily.
"Why is Concubine Jing here? I heard that she had been in poor health, but now she has recovered?" The empress dowager's tone was flat, and she seemed to have no special emotional fluctuations.
Fang Fei quickly replied, "Yes, Imperial Concubine Jing said that she felt guilty for not being able to attend the Queen Mother's birthday banquet due to a relapse of her old illness. Now that her condition has improved a little, she came to apologize to the Queen Mother."
"Would the Queen Mother be willing to see her?"
Cui Rongrong glanced at the Queen Mother out of the corner of her eye and saw that she looked indifferent and seemed to have no intention of meeting her.
After a moment's silence, she slowly spoke, "Before Rong left the capital, Imperial Concubine Jing was in very good health and always accompanied the Emperor. How could she have been so weak in the recent period of time?"
"Noble Concubine Jing is in her prime. If she can recover her health, the Emperor may have more than just the Empress around him who are close to him." There was a deep meaning in her words.
The Queen Mother lowered her eyes slightly, as if she was about to say something but stopped herself. Her gaze lingered on Cui Rongrong for a few seconds, the meaning of which was thought-provoking.
Then, she told Fang Fei: "Please ask Concubine Jing to come in. Don't let her catch a cold outside. It will be even more troublesome if she gets sick again."