Chapter 273 Encounter in the Garden
Naturally, the Queen Mother did not refuse Jia Lian’s request for an audience.
However, when Jia Lian was led to Weiyang Palace again by the palace officials, he was told that the Queen Mother was changing clothes and was not allowed to see him for the time being.
Jia Lian had no objection and followed the instructions of the leading eunuch and walked inside.
I thought the eunuch was going to take him to a side courtyard to wait, but unexpectedly, he turned left and right and came to a small garden full of flowers, fragrant and quiet.
Judging from Jia Lian’s sense of direction, this place is probably close to the backyard of Weiyang Palace.
Not knowing what the Queen Mother meant by this move, the eunuch seemed to have completed his mission, bowed slightly to Jia Lian, and retreated without saying a word.
Jia Lian, who had watched many palace fighting dramas in his previous life, couldn't help but speculate. Looking at this posture, could it be that the Queen Mother wanted to frame him and force him to submit?
Still, someone wants to frame the Queen Mother... Could it be that if he walks further, he will accidentally break into the Queen Mother's dressing room and see something he shouldn't see. Just when the thunder from the sky stirred up the fire on the earth, there was some kind of concubine, luring the emperor to catch the traitor, and then the old emperor couldn't breathe and was so angry that he died, and the country was in chaos...
< br /> Before Jia Lian could complete his guess, he walked to an open place and glanced at her, and he understood what the Queen Mother meant.
Walking to a pavilion with four-cornered eaves in front, Jia Lian faced the woman in palace clothes standing with her hands behind her back, bowed her hands and said: "Jia Lian, meet Her Royal Highness the Princess."
I have to say that the Queen Mother is really thoughtful.
What is this, creating an opportunity to be alone so that he can change his mind?
To be honest, if Wang Xifeng had not become more and more obedient, and if marrying the princess was not contrary to his lofty ideals and ambitions, he could not help but be a little tempted.
After all, this princess is not ugly. If you marry her, you can have people like the Queen Mother and the Emperor as your iron backers. It will be like having divine help in your future actions!
The person in the pavilion seemed not to know that Jia Lian was coming. She turned around slowly after hearing the words.
Her beauty, which is not peerless, with her long figure and cinched-waisted palace skirt, looks a bit less than the well-dressed princess she saw in the Prince's Courtyard that day. The heroic appearance has more of the graceful beauty of a woman.
"Long time no see, General Jia."
Princess Zhaoyang smiled at Jia Lian, and then invited her with one hand, "I have a pot of tea here. I don't know. General Jia, can you appreciate the honor and taste it with me?"
Although she changed into palace clothes, Princess Zhaoyang still behaved with a carefree and carefree manner similar to that of a man.
She didn’t even show any court etiquette, as if she and Jia Lian were friends she hadn’t seen for a long time, and simply invited him to the pavilion for tea.
Princess Zhaoyang was well-known, and Jia Lian had no ill feelings towards her. Therefore, facing such a kind princess, Jia Lian held up his hands and smiled and said: "It is an honor for me that the princess is willing to give tea. ”
After saying that, he also walked into the pavilion.
There is only one stone table inlaid with jade in the pavilion, surrounded by low stools. There is a pot of tea and a tea tray on the table. In the tea tray, there are only two high-quality tea cups, which are simple yet elegant.
When Princess Zhaoyang saw that Jia Lian was so knowledgeable and straightforward, her face showed a bit of joy. She once again made a "please" gesture. After Jia Lian agreed, she generously took the position of the hostess. Sit down.
Taking out a teacup, picking up the teapot and pouring tea into it gently, Princess Zhaoyang smiled and said: "The Imperial Grandmother gave me several complete sets of tea sets, but I'm not very good at making tea. So I didn't take it out for fear of making a fool of myself in front of the general."
Jia Lian laughed when he heard this. He naturally understood that Princess Zhaoyang was explaining why she poured tea in a big teapot in such a simple and crude manner. Invite him to tea.
"The princess is joking, I am a rough man, I usually drink tea like this.
"But there are a lot of wives and concubines in the family who like to play with those complicated and elegant things, so I also I don’t like it very much, so I poured it over casually and drank the tea happily.”
A group of wives and concubines...
No matter how informal Princess Zhaoyang is, she is still a woman, she is a woman, It's impossible not to pay attention to some places.
But when she raised her head, she saw Jia Lian's natural expression. He looked at her and nodded vaguely, as if in response to her doubts.
Yes, I am such a libertine.
Princess Zhaoyang suddenly smiled knowingly, and she said that no man would emphasize that he has more women in front of other girls. It turned out that he told her on purpose.
She knew that the Imperial Grandmother had interrogated Jia Lian in detail. If he was really a man with many wives and concubines, the Imperial Grandmother would definitely not hide it from her.
Thinking of this, Princess Zhaoyang wanted to laugh, but also felt pity.
He really doesn’t care about him.
"Can General Jia tell me how you and your lady met? Is it a family marriage, or...?"
Princess Zhaoyang Peng He picked up the tea cup and delivered it to Jia Lian. Without waiting for Jia Lian to thank him, he asked straight to the point.
Jia Lian looked around and saw the calm look in Princess Zhaoyang’s eyes, so sheI know that this princess is really not an ordinary person. At least her palace and magnanimity are definitely not comparable to that of Wang Xifeng.
Since she was never shy and knew everything in her heart, and had no intention of hiding anything, Jia Lian was also willing to be honest with her.
"My minister and Zhuojing are not simply family marriages, but have known each other since childhood.
When I was a child..."
Jia Lian will The relationship between the Wang family can be simply described with Princess Zhaoyang.
Princess Zhaoyang seems to be a sensible woman. If she can be persuaded to retreat, it will be a breakthrough to reverse the situation.
"So, Chen and Wang grew up together and are childhood sweethearts.
" We have been married for several years, and although we dare not say that we know each other, we can be considered harmonious.< br />
She rules the inside and I rule the outside. Although we occasionally have disagreements, we can always compromise and preserve each other."
Princess Zhaoyang just listened with a smile when Jia Lian spoke. , with no intention of interrupting.
It wasn’t until Jia Lian finished speaking that he asked with a smile: “So, no matter what, you will not abandon her?”
Looking at Jia Lian’s sincere nod, Zhaoyang The princess suddenly covered her mouth and laughed, and said: "Don't General Jia know that women are jealous? You made your relationship between husband and wife so desirable in front of me, and you showed such deep affection and righteousness, which makes you more and more jealous." People can't help but want to take General Jia away from her."
Princess Zhaoyang does not believe that a woman like Wang Xifeng, who is obviously shallow, can become a soul with someone like Jia Lian. companion.
The reason why Jia Lian said this deliberately was just to get her to retreat from the difficulties, and even wanted to persuade her to help them get out of the situation in front of them.
That’s why Princess Zhaoyang smiled deliberately.
When she said this, she opened the topic.
Jia Lian looked at the princess in front of him who was so proactive and cheerful that she was not like the ancient people. He also smiled and replied: "I have heard a saying that nothing that can be said generously can be done without knowing it." It is an obsession that is difficult to let go of.
I believe that even with the heroic appearance of Her Royal Highness, the Princess may not really appreciate the humble appearance of the minister.
Therefore, I am bold and ask for your help. I would like to lend a helping hand to persuade the Queen Mother to take back her life."
"Giggle."
Princess Zhaoyang laughed brightly and said after a while: "General Jia, you are really awesome. An interesting person.
But the general said something wrong. In fact, Zhaoyang really admires the general's "Pulp and Willow Style". Otherwise, he wouldn't have tried every means to do so.I begged the Imperial Grandmother to get you here for me.
But you came to ask me to help you persuade the Imperial Grandmother, but I lost my mind for a while. ”
Princess Zhaoyang narrowed her eyes slightly and stared at Jia Lian’s face. For a moment, no one could see her true thoughts.