I want my green plum to become a phoenix (rebirth)

In the next half a year, Cao Xiang's matter was not suppressed, but intensified, causing Emperor Longning to really think of dismissing Cao Xiang from office.Cao Xiang is also a person who is good at winking. Seeing that Emperor Longning's words were getting more and more wrong, he simply resigned from the official position and retired. Ye get grandson.

In Huiniang's view, this is the real smart person. Although his reputation was a bit dirty when he retired, there was room for relaxation between Emperor Longning and his ministers. future will not be compromised.

What's more, the Cao family is still Duke Huai's Yue family, as long as they don't really break up with Emperor Longning, who would dare to show his family's face?

Only Cao Zhaoting suffers. Huiniang heard that since Cao Xiang resigned, Cao Zhaoting's health has become worse.Hui Niang couldn't remember whether Cao Xiang's resignation happened in her last life—the Chen family would never discuss these things in front of her, and even if they did, she probably wouldn't be interested in listening.However, Cao Zhaoting's health was getting worse and worse, but she had long suspected that Wang Heng had done something secretly.After all—after Cao Zhaoting passed away, Wang Heng and Zhi Niang got engaged too quickly.

In this life, Cao Zhaoting seems to have lived a little longer than before, but it is only "some" in front of her eyes.Now that Cao Xiang's resignation has happened, there are rumors in the capital that Princess Huai is dying of illness, which makes Huiniang even more suspicious.It's just unsubstantiated, she couldn't even tell Wang Yan, and even the confidant girl beside her, only whispered a few words to Ban Xia in private, Ban Xia couldn't tell why.

When the news of Cao Zhaoting's death came from Duke Huai's residence, it happened that Hui Niang was in confinement, and she gave birth to a daughter. Although Emperor Longning was a little disappointed, the rewards were still sent out from the palace like water. And personally bestowed the title of "Princess Linghong".Wang Yan and Hui Niang also liked their daughters more. The family here was contented and happy, but the news of Cao Zhaoting's death came over there. Hui Niang was holding her daughter at that time, and she was stunned for a moment before putting her daughter in Zisu's hands. , called Ban Xia, "It's not convenient for me to go there, you can ask the prince, what to arrange and prepare, just prepare as usual."

"Yes." Ban Xia agreed and left the main room, and Hui Niang looked at Zi Su again.Zisu is now the adoptive mother of the little princess, and she has just given birth a few months ago, when she was plump, and she just woke up after hearing the news, showing a face full of sorrow.

"I didn't expect the third sister-in-law to go anyway..." Hui Niang sighed in a low voice.

Zisu didn't think about anything else, she just thought that Anise sighed like her, remembering the death of the emperor's grandson, so she said: "When the emperor's grandson had just left, the slaves accompanied His Highness to Duke Huai's mansion. She felt that Princess Huai's complexion was not good - but she had been in poor health in the past few years to take care of the emperor's eldest grandson, but that time, she felt that she would not be able to hold on anymore. It is rare to be able to hold on for so long. "

Hui Niang shook her head, "After the death of the eldest grandson of the emperor, the third sister-in-law really seems to be getting less and less energetic." Although the eldest grandson is honorable, she hasn't even raised her for three years. Cao Zhaoting may not really be able to recover because of a son - it's not like she won't be able to have children later!But what if someone took advantage of that opportunity and didn't want her to get better again?

The last straw on Cao Zhaoting's body was clearly Cao Xiang's resignation...

But she didn't expect Zisu, a maidservant, to figure out what was going on here, so she calmed down, smiled and touched the fine fluff on her daughter's head, and then signaled Zisu to go back to the room over there with the little princess in her arms.

As soon as Zi Su left, Hui Niang's expression darkened instantly: Once Cao Zhaoting died, Wang Heng married Zhi Niang as his second concubine a year later.In the last life, when Wang Heng married Zhi Niang, she lost her life. In this life... If Wang Heng really becomes the crown prince in this life, he might not only lose his own life.

Now she has a daughter, and her life in this life was picked up, but she does not allow Linghong to make any mistakes.If it's a natural disaster like illness, it's fine, if it's a man-made disaster...

Hui Niang frowned tightly, and made up her mind: no matter what, Wang Heng cannot be allowed to be the crown prince.

However, how can she influence the candidate for the crown prince?She said at the beginning that she would help Wang Yan, and it was easy to speak big words, but in the past few years, whether she has really helped Wang Yan, she knew in her heart-she couldn't help at all, and Wang Yan rarely told What happened in her court, what she knew was news that was too noisy, and the city was full of wind and rain, and no one knew about it.

What use is there to know such news?

Not to mention, she didn't know how to use the information to achieve her own goals.

She had something on her mind, when Wang Yan hurried home from Prince Huai's mansion at night, Hui Niang's expression could not be cleared.Wang Yan saw it, and thought she was sorry for Cao Zhaoting's death, so he had to comfort her: "Birth, old age, sickness and death are common things. You haven't seen much closeness with the third sister-in-law on weekdays. Now it's inconvenient for you to pay homage to her after she's dead. It's enough to mourn in my heart—I don't think the group of servants in the third brother's mansion are as sullen as you."

"Sister-in-law San is a good person. Although I am not close to her, I have always respected her. However, I am not only because of this, I am still afraid..." She glanced at Wang Yan, "I am just worried, San Once my sister-in-law is gone, if your third brother has Zhi Niang's idea, it will not be a good thing."

"Your fourth sister?" Wang Yan was stunned for a moment, stared carefully at Hui Niang for a few moments, and then suddenly smiled and said, "Why are you suddenly worried about these invisible things? The third sister-in-law just left, and the third brother has to do something for you anyway." She kept her filial piety for a year, and besides, it is not up to him to decide whose family he will marry later on, it has to be approved by the emperor——Your fourth sister, it doesn't seem like you will enter Duke Huai's mansion as an official. A side concubine." He paused for a moment, then tapped his forehead, "Speaking of your fourth sister, I just remembered that your fourth sister is about the same age, so my father-in-law didn't think of telling her about a family? A while ago When the servant of the Ministry of Rituals was talking to me, he kept asking about her, so I only asked him to ask Master Yuezhang..."

"Fourth sister's marriage is not up to father alone." Hui Niang blinked and pointed upwards, "Fourth sister is no different than other sisters. They have many relatives, and most of them are powerful and powerful. A grandmother , it is not something that father can easily shake, let alone a noble concubine and aunt." As for Zhiniang's interest in Wang Heng since she was a child, it is not easy to tell Wang Yan at this time, after all, Zhiniang's reputation will be hindered. .

It's just... just look at how precious Zhi Niang is. The puppy Wang Heng gave her, such a delicate young lady, has no airs in front of the puppy. Discussing with the maid to make a dress for the puppy by herself... It can be seen that she cares about Wang Heng.

"Then it's too early for you to worry." Wang Yan secretly remembered this matter in his heart, and patted Hui Niang's hand, "I think you have raised well two days ago, but now you look a little unwell. Good. I heard people say these days that confinement women like to think wildly, but it is the worst time to waste energy. In order to maintain your body, you should also worry less. Just leave these things to Me, you can rest in peace."

Hui Niang gently rested her head on Wang Yan's shoulder, with Wang Yan around, she really felt at ease.It can even be said that I was worried and frightened all afternoon, thinking about things, and the moment I saw Wang Yan, I felt that I had a backbone.However, she was always afraid that Wang Yan would know too little and guard too little, so that he would suffer a disadvantage...

"You go to bed first, I have something to do later, come in later." Wang Yan coaxed Hui Niang to sleep, then got up and walked to the study room, staring at the stack of books on the table for a while, secretly Made a decision.

***

In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed. Half a year after Princess Huai's death, Princess Huai Cao Zhaoting has gradually faded from the memory of everyone in the capital. Even the Cao family seemed to have never had the original spouse of Duke Huai. Everyone in the family became more and more low-key. , the relationship with Wang Heng also went further and further.

However, at the same time, the candidate for the next Princess Huai has become a hot topic in the capital. Several candidates have their own advantages and disadvantages, among which Qin Jiazhi, the fourth daughter of Qin Mengyuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, is indispensable.She is not only the second daughter of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, but also the niece of the noble concubine of the court. She and Wang Heng are two cousins. It is very talked about by the common people - of course, everyone will not ignore that this Qin family has already produced a prince concubine and a son-in-law. Although the son-in-law and his family are only cousins, but... that is also the same clan Isn't it the same family?

If another prince and concubine can be born... what a favor and honor it would be!Apart from the royal family in the entire capital, his family is probably the most powerful, right?

Even the people who like to gossip have long speculated in private: "If this Fourth Miss Qin really becomes Princess Huai, this Lord Qin...has to resign as well, right? Otherwise, it will be too eye-catching! "

I don't know who said this at the beginning, but it spread throughout the capital without knowing it, and even reached Qin Mengyuan's own ears.Although he was angry, he also knew that what he said was true: the two daughters are both concubines of the prince—or even the wife of the prince who is very likely to become the crown prince. How can he not avoid suspicion?

However, in recent days, there seems to be another solution to Qin Mengyuan's headache: Just ten days ago, the eldest princess of Funan Kingdom took her younger brother, who is also the current King of Funan, to the capital to seek Longning. God's protection.The imperial court has long heard the news that the Regent of Funan intends to murder his nephew to usurp the throne, and they have no objection to protecting Princess Funan and the young King of Funan.Emperor Longning also specially asked Princess Rongcheng to come out to entertain Princess Funan—the two of them were of equal status.

However, according to the recent news from Princess Rongcheng, Princess Funan seems to intend to choose a husband in the court, and the husband should preferably be a son of Emperor Longning.Since most of the princes already had regular wives, and most of those who did not have wives were too young, it seemed that only Duke Huai was left as the candidate of the same age and status as the Elder Princess of Funan.

Qin Mengyuan has always shown little interest in Zhi Niang's marriage to Wang Heng. If Wang Heng really married Princess Funan, he would not have to resign.

In order to confirm the authenticity of the news, he specially sent someone to deliver a letter today, asking his second daughter, Aniniang, to come back and talk, in order to get some news about Princess Rongcheng.If it's possible...or even if it's only a little bit possible, he can push the flames from behind.

Now Princess Linghong is more than half a year old, and she was born very strong. Every month, she has to pick out one day and bring her into the palace to show the emperor and queen. Ask your daughter to come back.

It is rare for Hui Niang to go back to her natal home and send her daughter to the old lady's house. With Zisu, the old lady's senior qualifications, following her, she doesn't have to worry about her daughter not receiving good care.He also entrusted Haosheng Gao to take care of his daughter, and then, under the guidance of the housekeeper, went to Qin Mengyuan's study.

As soon as he saw Hui Niang enter the door, Qin Mengyuan couldn't wait to ask: "Hui Niang, father heard that Princess Funan intends to pick Huai King as her husband, is there such a thing?"

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