That day my husband brought back a girl.
She is a concubine of a fifth-rank official.
was originally cowardly and timid, but because of a serious illness, he became completely different.
But I know that she is Shen Yunrong, but she is no longer Shen Yunrong in the past.
The prince held her in his palm.
even threw a letter of divorce in front of me for her.
It’s a pity that the prince forgot that I married him not because I love him.
He married me, because he had to marry me.
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My name is Zhao Yueqing, a daughter of the Zhao family in Hedong. The family is a prominent family. It has been passed down for a hundred years and has a profound foundation. Even if the dynasty changes, it can stand firm. My father is the prime minister today.
My mother is the youngest daughter of General Wen. The Wen family has been guarding the border for generations and is loyal. Countless iron-blooded men died on the battlefield and are highly valued by the emperor. The Queen is now my aunt.
In terms of identity, no woman in Kyoto can compare to me, even the imperial daughter needs to give in to me.
Since I was born, I have almost certainly been the future queen. I have devoted my entire clan's efforts to cultivate it since I was a child. My family asked me the best teacher to teach me. I am proficient in everything from piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, and red, and I have learned about rituals, music, shooting, calligraphy, and even military techniques.
I also raised the empress dowager at the palace for a period of time, listening to teachings and learning royal etiquette and law by the empress dowager.
I have had a engagement with the prince’s childhood sweetheart since childhood. People in the world praised me and even called me a model for women in the world and deserved to be the future mother of the country.
He also ran alleys of Kyoto with his daughter for me, just to find the pastries I love. He was also afraid that I would be bored in the palace and tried every means to make me happy.
Although our relationship is not vigorous, we are young and warm and beautiful.
I thought I would marry him smoothly and become his crown princess, but one day, he suddenly threw a letter of divorce in front of me and coldly told me to break the engagement.
Another woman stood beside him. Her eyebrows and eyes were like paintings, exquisite and beautiful, her little face was full of energy and beautiful, and the two of them looked so good.
In the heart of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, she is the bright moon in the sky, and I am the most ordinary among all living beings.
I am dignified and decent, quiet and peaceful. He has seen many women like me, and I just feel bored. He doesn't like me, I always know.
And a special woman like Shen Yunrong is probably the only one in the world.
She is bold and enthusiastic, dares to express her thoughts, and is not careful about the details. The prince is inevitably attracted by her, very interested in her novelty, and makes a promise with her for a lifetime.
It’s a pity that the prince forgot that I married him, not because I love him.
My father is the leader of civil servants and is an example of literati in the world. My grandfather's family guards the border and holds heavy troops. I am the only legitimate daughter of the Zhao family and the Wen family. As long as the prince marrys me, these forces can be easily obtained by the emperor.
Moreover, in my capacity, if I don’t marry the crown prince, marrying anyone is a threat to the royal family.
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The prince and Shen Yunrong made frequent appointments to go out, enjoy flowers, and go to a banquet together. They were so carefree, completely ignoring what my fiancée thought and what kind of criticism she would suffer.
A while ago, at a banquet, Shen Yunrong wrote a poem called seven-character "Spring River Flower Moon Night", with unique imagination, natural and timeless language, and melodious rhythm.
Countless literati and poets praised her, and they all felt ashamed of their own, and respected her very much, calling her the most talented woman in this dynasty, and never before, and the prince became more obsessed with her.
Rumors began to spread in Kyoto. The prince and the third lady of the Shen family were in the same mood, but the Zhao family's legitimate daughter was greedy for power and insisted on stopping the two of them. The prince would report to the emperor and ask the emperor to issue an order.
I sneered at the naivety. I know where this kind of rumor comes from, but no matter how true the rumor is, it is just an illusion after all.
But out of curiosity, I sent someone to inquire about some information about Shen Yunrong.
She neatly dealt with the favored aunt in the mansion, and suppressed her sister, who was pampered by her father and lived as well as a legitimate daughter, dared not use methods to bully her.
gradually became famous in Kyoto, but I often heard people mention that she has said many strange words, such as the heroine, the vicious supporting actress, etc.
I even found that she is very smart in business. The newly opened restaurant has a unique business philosophy and a variety of dishes, which is very popular among the people, and she has earned her a lot of money.
A high-ranking woman shouldn't have done such a thing as showing up in public and degrading her identity, which will damage her and her family's reputation. Even if she is in the dark, she can tell if she has a heart to check it out, but after all, everyone has their own ambitions, I don't understand but I respect it.
even felt envious of her daring to do what she wanted to do freely.
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A few days ago, a small plague broke out in the surrounding areas of Kyoto. I almost used all my private money, sold a few pieces of jewelry, ordered people to set up a porridge shed, and hired many doctors to help.
The families of the people who suffered from the plague were grateful and knelt at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, praising me for my heart and calling me the Crown Princess.
Shen Yunrong heard about this and took the silver earned by the restaurant and went to the village where the plague was opened and burned mugwort. The show was so much bigger than mine.
The prince happened to be ordered by the emperor to deal with this matter. Shen Yunrong developed another prescription, which was very effective in controlling the plague. The prince was highly praised by the emperor for his good governance.
The prince was overjoyed and said that he would reward her heavily, but she didn't ask for anything. She just said that she could get the full support of His Highness the Prince, the confidant, this time, because she was lucky in her whole life and dared not ask for rewards again.
If the prince really wants to give her something, he will care more about the sufferings of the people. Her greatest wish in her life is to let the people of the world live a good life, and His Highness the Prince appreciates her even more.
The husband is elegant and elegant, with a noble status but gentle and politeness; the lady is beautiful, but although her background is poor, she has great ambitions. The two exchanged the token of love and made a vow to make a vow privately.
People often see them playing together in Beijing, praising their handsome men and women as if they were the crown princess, unlike me, and their appearance was ordinary.
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The prince was devoted to Shen Yunrong. I was not anxious about this at all, but my maid was very worried about me.
Zhilan held a stack of exquisite snacks and put them in front of me, saying, "Miss, that fox charming prince was confused. He was about to enter the Eastern Palace, why do you still have the leisure to study here?"
I smiled slightly and explained, "My engagement was issued by the emperor himself. No matter how she had the ability to dominate the heavens, she could not cross the imperial power mountain. Even if the prince likes her, the most she would be allowed to be the concubine. Why should I be anxious?"
"By the way, today is not a princess to hold a banquet, so I would like to visit the palace. She wants to We must go there too, so we went to see her and brought my lake blue cloud-patterned brocade skirt. "
After hearing this, Zhilan served me to change clothes and praised with a smile: "Miss, you are really elegant in wearing this dress. I can't compare to you even if you are a princess."
I have been carefully cultivated since I was a child and have a unique temperament. But I still glared at Zhilan and said angrily, "You girl, you are talking more and more unruly."
Zhilan smiled and helped me into the carriage. As soon as I arrived at the door of the princess's mansion, I saw a group of people gathered around the door and yelled.
I told the coachman to stop from a distance, gently lift the curtain, and sit in the car and watch the farce quietly.
A soft and weak woman cried miserably in front of a carriage, saying while crying: "I know my sister doesn't like me, and I never dare to compete with my sister. But this time, the princess really sent me a post to invite me. Sister, don't be angry with my sister."
Zhilan explained to me: "Miss, the one who cried was the Chief Censor, Shen Yunxue, the concubine daughter of the Shen family. She has always been disagreeable with Shen Yunrong, and the whole capital knows it."
" Originally, Aunt Shen Yunxue was favored, and she loved her at home, but since Shen Yunrong's temperament changed drastically, her status plummeted and she was already jealous of Shen Yunrong. Later, Shen Yunrong got the green eyes of His Royal Highness of the Crown Prince again, so she became more and more angry. With Shen Yunrong's relationship, she frequently showed goodwill to His Royal Highness of the Crown Prince. "
" has provoked their relationship many times openly and secretly, but the Crown Prince doesn't like such a stupid woman. "
I nodded slightly. Zhao's family has been in business for a hundred years and spies are spread all over Kyoto. It is easy to investigate the affairs of these daughters' homes.
Seeing her crying look pitiful, many women next to me began to whisper about Shen Yunrong.
Shen Yunrong quickly wiped away the tears from Shen Yunxue's face intimately and said aggrievedly: "Sister, you can come to the banquet, but it's too late for my sister to be happy? Why would I get angry? My sister was afraid that she would have misunderstood me if she didn't think too much. "The women of the aristocratic family next to
all looked like this when they saw this, "I just said that Miss Yunrong is so kind-hearted, you must have misunderstood. "
" are all their own sisters, so don't be so narrow-minded. "
A few people said and said something, Shen Yunxue's face turned ashen, and she rushed into the princess's mansion in anger. Then Shen Yunrong also entered under the stars and the moon.
Shen Yunrong performed very well, but I had seen too many eyes, and the pride, pride, and disdain in her eyes were about to burst out.
After everyone had dispersed, I calmly got off the carriage, as if all the noise in the world had nothing to do with me.
The woman dressed in a low-key manner next to her exclaimed: "I am a noble girl with a noble family, and her demeanor is really extraordinary. In this case, I still sit on the high platform. "
I remember seeing this woman several times during the banquet. She was the true daughter of Shen's family, Shen Yunhan.
She is like the legitimate daughter of all ordinary officials. She is very low-key and cautious in the circle of noble girls in the noble family. However, what I remember deeply is her indifferent temperament.
I know that what she said was the case that the prince was about to break off the engagement with me, but I did not answer directly, but just said, "It's hard for you to be like this for two concubines in the family. "
She sighed helplessly when she heard this, "Miss Zhao, although I admire your character very much, if it really reaches the critical moment, she is my gangster girl after all, and I will still protect her. What I want is nothing but peace in the Shen family. "
" My folk girl is young and doesn't know what is power. She has no awe in her heart. I will apologize to you if she offends. Miss Zhao must not blame her. "
I smiled and said, "You don't have to worry too much. I won't do anything, but I didn't expect you to have such a good relationship with the concubine's daughter? "
She sighed again and said, "My grandfather's family was in trouble, my mother was cowardly, and there were several difficult aunts in the family. You will not understand my situation. "
I looked at her with a deep impression, and said in my words: "You can't choose your background, but what you can choose is your future. "
I don't know her situation. My mother is weak and sick. My father carries her concubines at home one by one. Some have good family backgrounds, while others are just brothel singers.
My mother is from a noble family and doesn't have to pay attention to family affairs. They dare not provoke my mother easily, but my mother has no intention of protecting our brother and sister.
Although my father values our legitimate children, he is busy with politics and often doesn't meet once for half a month, so naturally he can't protect us either.
His concubines are skillful and never leave any traces of their work, and can still earn their father. I feel distressed, my brother and I suffered a lot of secret losses when we were young.
Until I grew up, I learned a lot of skills in the cannibal palace. After returning to the mansion, I cleaned up all of them one by one, selling them, and beating them to death.
only leave a few rules and obedient ones, and those illegitimate brothers and sisters were so arrogant that they dared not breathe when they saw me, and called my legitimate sister respectfully.
We both talked all the way to the mansion.
I have always had a good reputation among the noble ladies in Beijing. In addition, due to my identity, everyone bowed and greeted me when they saw me, and I also returned the gifts one by one.
The princess was chatting with Shen Yunrong in a passionate manner. Out of etiquette, I walked up to the princess and leaned over to give her a standard gift.
As soon as I saw me, I pulled my hand and smiled, "Sister Yueqing, don't be too polite. You and I haven't seen each other for a long time, but I have to talk about the past."
I glanced at Shen Yunrong without a trace, and saw that her smile became ugly, but her eyes were still as proud and disdainful as ever, as if they were always superior.
After chatting with everyone for a long time, I was a little tired and hid in a pavilion to rest alone.
As expected, I didn't go to find Shen Yunrong, and she couldn't help but come to her.
She is beautiful, with skin that is better than snow, with a face that looks like peach cheeks, and is bright and charming. Today she is wearing a goose yellow skirt, and she is indescribable and charming. Even when I see it, I feel happy. No wonder the prince falls in love with her.
Shen Yunrong came to me slowly, and said with pity and sadness in his tone: "The feudal ritual system poisons people's hearts and harms you women in the deep courtyard."
"I'm not trying to fight with you, but I and the prince are really in love with you. The prince doesn't like you at all. I hope you can see clearly and let go as soon as possible, otherwise it will be a harm to others and yourself in the end."
"If you are with me, you are with me."
"If you are with me, you will be a harm to others and yourself."
"If you are with me, you will be a harm to others and yourself."
"If you are the same as me." I have seen the prosperity of the prosperous times, and I would not compete with several women for a man under this square sky. "
I took a sip of tea, but did not look at her, and said lightly: "This marriage is the marriage of Your Majesty himself, and it is not my only one who decides."
I only think she is laughing, the principle is beautiful, claiming that I do not want to compete with other women for a man, but now, isn't it a fight with me?
I also laughed at her innocence. How could she know that I would not want to see the vastness of the world, the heavy snow in the sky in the north of the border, and the bright moon in Yangzhou city. But this is my fate. If I don’t get trapped in a deep house, I can only die.
I will not fight for the sincerity of any man. The family is cold and I don’t have to give any sincerity. I just need to do what I should do, and I don’t have to fight for it. Sooner or later, the most noble position of women in the world will be mine.
Since you cannot escape, you cannot get rid of it, and you cannot get the people who promise each other to grow old together. That has boundless glory, a life of dignity, and leaving a name in history after death is also a good destination.
Shen Yunrong saw that the persuasion failed, he said a little annoyed: "Sister Zhao Family, if you insist on doing this, I don't have to say more. But this marriage, no matter whether you want it or not, you must retire. The prince's brother has gone to ask the emperor and the queen for an order."
I raised my eyes and stared at her eyes, and said firmly as always: "Even if he doesn't marry me, he will not be able to marry you as the prince's concubine."
She chuckled and mocked, "I am different from you women. I don't care about power and wealth. It doesn't matter whether I become a princess or not. What I care about is the prince's only preference for me, and it's a lifelong pair with my sweetheart. If you don't want to, I have many ways to make you willing."
I don't want to argue with her anymore. Putting my sincerity on a man is the stupidest thing in the world.
"If your confidence is the restaurant you secretly opened, there are a few tea shops, and a few prostitutes who sent you all the adults, then I advise you not to waste your energy."
"A few shameless brothel prostitutes secretly monitor my every move and spread my rumors. They want to pose a threat to me. It's a joke."
Shen Yunrong slammed the table and said angrily: "What's wrong with them?"
I continued to taste tea, and said calmly: "It's just a few things I have asked for."
I continued to taste tea, and said calmly: "I just want it. The life of a slave was just locked up in several of the countless shops in Kyoto. "
" I am a legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's House, and this little thing can still be done. You must also know that they are alive, and they are rolled down every day and the mistress makes things difficult for them. They may also be grateful to me and let them be reincarnated as soon as possible."
I explained: "Don't think that others can't find your tricks. It's just that everyone looks at the face of the prince and doesn't care about you. Otherwise, with your ostentatiousness building, the store will be closed by other restaurants in the capital."
"I am not afraid of offending the prince's power. I am locking up a few small shops for you to give you a warning. I hope you will be careful in the future and don't miss what you can't get. "
She said angrily and hatefully: "I think you are different from those stupid women from aristocratic families, and I overestimated you. "
" In your eyes, their lives are insignificant, but in my eyes, they are all living people and my friends. I didn't want to treat you, but don't blame me for being polite now. "
I was too lazy to talk to her, so I got up and left after tasting the tea. I called each other sisters with the prostitutes and friends with the servants. There was no esteeism at all. It was ridiculous.
Shen Yunrong gritted his teeth behind him and said, "You vicious female supporting role, I have the halo of the heroine, the prince brother is the hero, we are born as a couple, and we will complete the great achievements together. You can wait, sooner or later, and I will regret it and beg me for mercy in tears. "
I shook my head and said to Zhilan, "She is saying something irrelevantly crazy again. How to be matched with joy and anger in the face of colors, and how to be matched with the princess and the mother of a country. ”
