Chapter 339 Concubine?
Chapter 339 Concubine?
"The Queen has arrived!"
With a loud and majestic shout, everyone's attention and vision were diverted.
In the distance, I saw a group of palace maids and eunuchs surrounding a woman in gorgeous clothes and with graceful manners walking out of a sedan chair.
She is the current emperor's empress - the legendary peerless beauty.
The Queen wore a phoenix crown, which was inlaid with countless crystal clear gems, sparkling with dazzling brilliance;
She was wearing a gorgeous robe embroidered with a pattern of birds paying homage to the phoenix. The sleeves of the robe were as wide as wings, swaying gently with her steps, as if a noble phoenix was dancing in the air.
She has a pretty face, skin whiter than snow, eyebrows as dark as distant ink, eyes as clear as autumn water, a straight nose and lips that are red without any makeup.
A slight smile is like a blooming spring flower, so beautiful beyond words; every move she makes is like a fairy descending to earth, so ethereal and otherworldly.
At this moment, the Queen stood there, like an insurmountable mountain, exuding unparalleled majesty and dignity.
Seeing this, everyone, led by Madam Yang, hurried forward and knelt down in worship.
When everyone was within a few steps of the queen, they slowly bent their knees, their movements graceful and coordinated.
Mrs. Yang took the lead, and everyone said respectfully and solemnly:
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty live a thousand years!"
Everyone lowered their heads, quietly waiting for the queen's response or instructions.
During the whole process, everyone maintained a solemn expression and did not dare to show any negligence.
But everyone has different thoughts.
No one had heard that the Queen was coming, not even Madam Yang, and she was immediately confused.
The Queen Mother looked at everyone and then at Qian Duoduo behind Madam Yang. Although she didn't see her face, her movements of greeting were no less than those of a daughter of an aristocratic family. It seemed that Meirou (Madam Yang) had taught her etiquette.
"Please stand up quickly! Don't be so reserved, everyone. I hope my visit here has not disturbed your mood."
The Queen's lips curled up slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with joy, and she teased everyone with a half-smile.
Her clear and melodious voice, like a yellow oriole singing in a valley, echoed in the air, making people feel happy.
At this moment, the Queen was as beautiful and charming as peach blossoms in bloom in spring, and her every move exuded a noble and elegant temperament.
The Queen's beauty was universally recognized, and she was as famous in the capital as the Princess.
Even after so many years, and even though the queen has given birth to two sons, the traces of time seem to have left no mark on her face.
"To answer your Majesty, it was my negligence. The servants in my house were too unruly. I should have gone to the door to greet you. Please punish me, Madam Yang." Madam Yang said as she was about to kneel down to apologize.
"Hurry up, Lord Yang has come to welcome me. I came here without letting your servants know. I wanted to see what you guys are playing."
After saying that, she affectionately took Mrs. Yang's hand, and the two looked just like in the legend, like real sisters.
But the ladies were really nervous. From what the Queen said, he might have been here for a while. Fortunately, everyone was eating, drinking and having fun just now, and no one said anything outrageous.
"You've come just in time. We are tasting Xinxin's newly developed small cakes." After saying that, he waved back.
"Oh? Really? Then I came just in time. Don't be so reserved, just play as you like.
I saw what you were tasting just now, how did it taste?"
The Queen waved her hand, signaling everyone to return to their seats.
Madam Yang took the Queen to another small pavilion in the garden, where a magician servant was waiting.
Everyone returned to their seats and continued to enjoy the cakes. But my eyes followed them unconsciously...
"Chu Xin!" Mrs. Yang called Qian Duoduo to come over.
"Chuxin? Yang Chuxin? Is that her name?"
"right,"
"My daughter Yang Chuxin is here to pay her respects to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health," Qian Duoduo stepped forward and bowed very naturally.
Madam Yang, the Queen, as well as a group of palace maids and eunuchs walked slowly forward, and Qian Duoduo followed closely behind Madam Yang.
Arriving at the pavilion, Madam Yang immediately arranged for the servants to serve various small cakes, and also mixed several fruit flavors of cold drinks, but they were all at room temperature.
"Raise your head and let me see."
Qian Duoduo raised his head slowly, but his eyes did not meet the queen's.
"Like, really. But he is only a little bit like you, haha, more like that old stubborn man." The old stubborn man was referring to Lord Yang.
"I don't know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. Fortunately, the children will grow up on their own and are doing well. You can rest assured now."
This is what the Queen Mother said to Madam Yang in a low voice, but Qian Duoduo was close to them and could still hear it.
Madam Yang and the Empress became close friends when they were young because they both liked handsome men.
But it just so happens that the types of people they like are exactly opposite.
Madam Yang likes delicate ones, while the Queen likes tough types.
Therefore, privately, both parties looked down on each other's husband.
Qian Duoduo didn't expect that his mother had such a good relationship with the Queen.
"What are you here for this time? I asked you before, didn't you plan not to come? Why did you come here suddenly?"
The queen waved everyone away, and they stepped back a few steps, within the safety protection area, and could no longer hear the masters' conversation.
Just when Qian Duoduo was about to leave, the Queen spoke up.
"You stay, this matter concerns you."
Qian Duoduo and Mrs. Yang looked at each other and understood what was going on.
"Did you know that the Emperor wanted to grant her a marriage with the Fourth Prince?"
When Qian Duoduo heard the queen's words, he lowered his head to reduce his presence.
Madam Yang glanced at Qian Duoduo.
"I know. My husband told me about this. What's the matter?"
"You all agree? I have no other intentions. To be honest, you know, I hope your daughter can marry my eldest son, so that we can become closer relatives."
When Madam Yang heard what the Queen said, her face suddenly turned ugly.
Of course she knew, but she didn't think it was because of their relationship. The most important thing should be the relationship between her husband and the emperor.
They did have a friendship, but in order for the Queen's eldest son to find a good woman to help him and to please the Emperor, the Queen did not mind marrying into the Yang family.
And Madam Yang remembered that if she could be found, she could be a concubine.
Concubine? This title sounds quite pleasant, but no matter how it is modified, it is just a concubine after all!
Even though she was given the title of "concubine", her status was still far from that of the principal wife.
How could such an identity be considered noble? The so-called "concubine" was nothing more than a beautiful cover that could not cover up the fact that she was a humble concubine.
The Yang family would not allow their daughter to become a concubine.
Mrs. Yang looked up at Qian Duoduo again. She felt that she would not agree to have this child.
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