Chapter 53

After meeting Zhu Yanghong on the street that time, Mu Mingtang specially left a reason for his wife to come to the door with Zhu Yuqing. However, as the new year's Eve is approaching, the things to be bought in December are trivial. Zhu's family has just moved to the capital, and his wife can't spare time for a while, so she hasn't come to visit this month.

Mu Mingtang also knows that this kind of thing can't be done in a hurry. Besides, she can't finish it. Although all the people in the palace are sent by the palace, Mu Mingtang is a princess after all. She is a real princess. In one day, the people below have to look like one day.

For shopping, rituals, and decorations, the maids had drawn up the rules, which could only be carried out after Mu Mingtang had a look at them. Although Mu Mingtang didn't have to worry about it in person, just listening to the maid's report every day was enough to give him a headache.

It's not easy for mu Mingtang to be a housewife until now. She doesn't need to look at her mother-in-law's face or worry about her sister-in-law in other rooms. However, there are so many things to worry about. If you have to adjust the human relationship at the same time, what's more, you will be exhausted.

When Mu Mingtang thought of Jiang Mingwei next door, he felt happy. Fortunately, she didn't marry to Prince an's house, otherwise she would have been acting all her life.

Although Jiang Mingwei strictly forbids his subordinates to pass on the affairs of the government, the two families live next door, and Mu Mingtang can hear some gossip. For example, Xie Xuanji seems to have spoiled several maidservants. Although he has no fame, one of them is quite spoiled and dares to compete with Jiang Mingwei for 15 years.

There are many differences between wives and concubines. In order to show the respectability of his wife, he has always stayed in the house of his wife. The emperor is easy not to make an exception, the following noble men as long as they don't hate his wife to the extreme, generally won't hit his wife's face in such a place.

However, the beloved concubine in Prince an's mansion heard that she had a sudden illness on the 15th day. She called Xie Xuanji to see him at night and called Xie Xuanji away from Jiang Mingwei's house. Although Xie Xuanji came back, Jiang Mingwei was so angry that she lost her temper. Even Mu Mingtang heard about it here. For half a month, Mu Mingtang's mind has been adjusted by asking about the gossip in the next house.

At the beginning of the month and in the middle of the month, I was busy, and at the end of the month, I was at leisure. Mu Mingtang had long received news that the emperor was giving a banquet in the palace on New Year's Eve this year. She and Xie xuanchen were going to enter the palace, so they didn't prepare the new year's Eve dinner early in the morning.

The emperor loved to arrange noodles, especially this new year's Eve, which showed his benevolence and virtue. The scene was extremely grand. Officials above the fourth grade, as well as the son-in-law, Gongqing and xungui, will all attend the new year's Eve banquet, and some of the emperor's near ministers will also be granted special exemption, not to mention the prince and princess who are close relatives of the clan.

It's said that for this banquet, the palace is very colorful and the venue is extremely luxurious. Xie xuanchen and Mu Mingtang are the most important exhibits of the banquet.

The Emperor invited so many people to make such a big arrangement, but it was not to tell the old ministers in the Jianshi period that Xie xuanchen was still alive. By the way, tell the whole world that the emperor is aboveboard and aboveboard, and there is nothing furtive about him. Even his sick nephew has been taken care of by him, and his condition has improved. It can be seen that all the rumors about Xie Yi's passing on the throne are slanders.

Mu Mingtang knows that this evening will be boring, but he still has to go out to be the mascot. Especially on New Year's Eve to see many people, Mu Mingtang refused to let them look down on Prince an's house, dress is also very grand.

After lunch, Mu Mingtang dressed up under the service of a group of people. When she picked out her clothes and combed her hair in a bun, Mu Mingtang suddenly thought of something and made a special trip to change the maid's face.

It was the white jade face that Jiang Mingwei gave her at the beginning. It's said that Jiang Mingwei asked a craftsman to make it for the new year's Eve banquet.

Such meaningful jewelry, Mu Mingtang of course to show a show, can be angry to Jiang Mingwei is she earned.

Xie xuanchen is much faster than Mu Mingtang. After he changes his clothes, he basically has nothing to do. He has been sitting on the Luohan bed outside and reading books. People come and go at the door, the footsteps have not stopped, but Xie xuanchen is able to immediately recognize Mu Mingtang's footsteps, she just came out, Xie xuanchen looked up.

Xie xuanchen looked at her one eye, the line of sight sweeps Mu Mingtang's headdress, recognized at once. Xie xuanchen looked at her smile, Mu Mingtang insisted on the scene, said: "what are you laughing at?"

"Laugh at your childishness."

Mu Mingtang held the hairpin beside his temples and raised his neck slightly: "I just looked at it. It's called making the best of everything, and I don't mean anything else. "

Today, Mu Mingtang's dress is extremely grand. Not only his clothes are grand, but also his hair is gorgeous and beautiful. Jiang Mingwei's set of white jade jewelry is really for the market. It's very appropriate that it's scattered among Mu Mingtang's hair. The gems inlaid on the jade are dazzling and contained by the warm jade light. They will not be lost in the public and will not lose their composure.

At the moment, Mu Mingtang's hair is like clouds, but his neck is slender. When he raises his neck, he looks like a swan, which makes him feel luxurious. Xie xuanchen did not argue with her, saying, "well, if you say no, then No. Let's go. It's time for us to enter the palace. "

According to unwritten rules, the higher the status, the later the person arrives. When Xie xuanchen and Mu Mingtang came into the palace, many people were already there.Funing palace is full of fragrance, fragrance and laughter. Suddenly I heard the eunuch sing, and everyone was quiet.

"King ANN, Princess Ann."

All of them looked up at the door. Xie xuanchen and Mu Mingtang are carrying each other through the door. Today, Xie xuanchen is wearing a long black purple dress, a jade belt around his waist and a jade crown on his head. Mu Mingtang walked beside him, wearing a purple Ru skirt and a large sleeve shirt of the same color. Xie xuanchen's clothes are deep purple and inky. Although Mu Mingtang's dress is also purple, it is much brighter than Xie xuanchen's. Her big sleeve shirt is embroidered with silver precious flowers, which are shining in the light, with a heavy sense of delicacy.

Both of them are dark in color, but mu Mingtang and Xie xuanchen are tall and white, and they need to shine in the light. Such a heavy color on them does not seem heavy, but has an incomparable sense of nobility.

Xie xuanchen, in particular, is vigorous, thin and slender. After the belt is tied up, the lines are extremely neat, and he is a noble son in the world.

The two walked side by side, the lights were shining, and the people who spoke in the palace were quiet. After a few breaths, the sound of talking and laughing began to ring again.

All the people in the hall came to greet Xie xuanchen and Mu Mingtang one after another. Because there were so many people, Slow Walkers had to wait behind. The scene was very prosperous for a while.

Jiang Mingwei and Mrs. Jiang are standing together. They are talking to their old friends. Suddenly, a voice comes from behind them. The other side looks back and leaves behind Jiang Mingwei and Mrs. Jiang.

Now that Jiang Mingwei has become the princess of Jin, Jiang Honghao has also become a prime minister. Many old friends come to visit the Jiang family for the new year, and Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Mingwei need the support of the outside world, so they make friends deliberately. Jiang Mingwei is just ready to say something. Suddenly she is left in the air. She is not happy. She looks up and sees that Mu Mingtang and Xie xuanchen are coming.

Jiang Mingwei is more and more unhappy. She looks at Sheng at the door and is not angry. She can't help muttering in her heart.

Isn't it that Xie xuanchen has only one breath left and can't survive this winter? It's new year's Eve. Xie xuanchen can even come to the new year's Eve banquet. It doesn't look like he's going to die soon.

Jiang Mingwei looked at the two people's appearance, it was very bad. However, if you don't feel happy, you still have to be respectful. Mrs. Jiang quietly tugged at Jiang Mingwei and couldn't help winking at her. Jiang Mingwei can only bear to block the heart, reluctantly go to Xie xuanchen and Mu Mingtang.

As a sister-in-law, she must take the initiative to say hello.

When people see Jiang Mingwei coming, they make way together. With a strong smile, Jiang Mingwei gives Mu Mingtang their greetings with a low eyebrow: "I give my greetings to my second brother and sister-in-law, and they are happy for the new year."

Mrs. Jiang also came forward to salute: "my wife has seen king an and Princess an."

"It's sister-in-law and Mrs. Jiang." Mu Mingtang immediately laughed out and enthusiastically called Jiang Mingwei up, "the whole family doesn't have to see other people. Brother and sister, get up quickly. My younger sister and sister are all dressed up today. It's really eye-catching. "

"Sister Xie." Jiang Mingwei answered and slowly stood up. When she heard Mu Mingtang's words, she wondered why Mu Mingtang suddenly said she was good, but she was still instinctively modest and said, "my sister-in-law is ridiculous. I'm not as bright as my sister-in-law. I dare not compare with my sister-in-law."

Jiang Mingwei just finished, suddenly eyes a coagulation, seems to see something familiar. Seeing that Jiang Mingwei saw it, Mu Mingtang chuckled and said, "it's only my sister-in-law's words that are absurd. But I don't dare to take credit. It's my sister-in-law who has a good eye. I also want to thank my younger brothers and sisters for giving me what they love. "

Jiang Mingwei found that the set of jewelry on Mu Mingtang's head is not her own! Previously, Mu Mingtang sent her four green song brocades in public. Jiang Mingwei was disgusted. However, she had to face up in front of the guests, so she generously gave Mu Mingtang the white jade jewelry she had just got and had not touched several times.

After that, Jiang Mingwei was angry for a long time. It was her custom-made jewelry. She was waiting for the new year's Eve to make a big splash. As a result, she was cut off by Mu Mingtang. Jiang Mingwei thought this was disgusting enough. Unexpectedly, is it not over?

How could Mu Mingtang wear it in front of her on New Year's Eve?

Jiang Mingwei was so angry that she couldn't stop her expression. Seeing this, Mrs. Jiang quickly said, "Princess an and Princess Jin are humble to each other. They are friends and courteous. It's really a good story. The sword should match the hero, and the jade should match the talent. This set of jewelry matches Princess an better than Mingwei. Mingwei, do you think so? "

As Mrs. Jiang said, she pinched Jiang Mingwei with her hand. Jiang Mingwei could only freeze her face and nodded her head slightly. She could hardly see her little action: "what my mother said is very true. My sister-in-law is better than me. It's a good fortune to give it to her."

Mu Mingtang's smiling eyes are bent. Her eyes are bright and moist. They are shining in the light. You can't stare at them: "do you really think so? I was worried that if I used my sister-in-law's favorite things, my sister-in-law would feel uncomfortable. "

"What do you mean, sister-in-law?" Jiang Mingwei does not smile, said, "second sister-in-law is an elder, how dare I think so."

"That's good." Mu Mingtang said with a smile, "my younger brothers and sisters are really filial. I can't forget my younger brothers and sisters. But we are a family, and we don't have to be so polite in the future. "When Jiang Mingwei saw Mu Mingtang's face, she was so angry. Mrs. Jiang talked about the custom, so she said that Mu Mingtang was better looking than Jiang Mingwei. In the end, did Mu Mingtang really admit it? He also said that there was no need to be so polite in the future. Bah, who wants to be polite with her?

They talked for a while, but the people behind them were waiting. At this time, a maid of honor separated the crowd and quickly came to salute Xie xuanchen, saying: "please, your royal highness. The empress is very happy to know that the prince and Princess an are coming. Please take a seat with them. "

"Here comes the queen." How dare they delay? They let them go one after another. Jiang Mingwei could only stop and saluted: "it was my negligence that delayed my brother and sister-in-law's time. Please sit on the second elder brother and sister-in-law

"Then we'll go first." Mu Mingtang smiles at Jiang Mingwei and goes to the chief with Xie xuanchen. On the top platform of the palace sits the emperor and queen. The first seat on the right side is the highest position and the best perspective. Undoubtedly, it is the chief of the audience. If there is no Xie xuanchen, this table should be Xie Xuanji and Jiang Mingwei.

But now there is Xie xuanchen. In the style of the emperor, Xie Xuanji and others will naturally withdraw.

Mu Mingtang and Xie xuanchen walk away slowly. Xie xuanchen seems to have said something to Mu Mingtang. Mu Mingtang looks up at him. The hairpin beside Mu Mingtang's temples was loose. When she moved like this, the hairpin slipped and almost fell down. Xie xuanchen holds the hairpin and slowly returns it to its original position. Mu Mingtang wants to reach out and touch it. Xie xuanchen stops and whispers something.

Look at the mouth shape, it should be: "don't move."

Jiang Mingwei is not happy at all. She looks at the two people talking and laughing not far away, and shows her love with her jewelry, which makes her even more angry. Mrs. Jiang sighed and quietly said to Jiang Mingwei while there was no one around: "this is in the palace. How many pairs of eyes are watching. You have to bear with her for a while

Patience, but also temporary patience. Previously, Xie xuanchen said that she could not survive this winter, and let her bear Mu Mingtang for a while, but Jiang Mingwei did. Now, it's new year's Eve, and Xie xuanchen is still fine. Mu Mingtang shows off his power in front of her, and Mrs. Jiang still asks Jiang Mingwei to bear it.

Bear it, bear it till what time! Jiang Mingwei was so angry that she gritted her teeth and complained in a low voice: "Niang, the palace says that he can't survive this winter. How can he..."

Mrs. Jiang quickly glared at Jiang Mingwei, who had to shut up. Mrs. Jiang looked again in a hurry. Seeing that no one noticed, she quickly took Jiang Mingwei to the corner and said, "are you crazy? What's the occasion and how can you say that? "

"I know how important it is, and I won't say that to an outsider. This is not to you Jiang Mingwei said angrily, "I just can't be angry. I've been putting up with her, but she's going further and further. How much longer do I have to endure? "

"If you can't, you have to." Mrs. Jiang whispered, "on New Year's Eve today, many officials are going back to Beijing to report their work. I don't know how many people are coming tonight. Your parents in law want to hold him, but you can't stand it? "

"I didn't."

Jiang Mingwei's voice is stuffy. She also understands this truth. However, it's easy to say forbearance with a knife at the beginning of the word. However, who can bear it will know the loser. Mrs. Jiang also felt a little distressed when she saw that Jiang Mingwei was not looking well. Jiang Mingwei has been married for half a year. She has no meat on her face, but her cheek bones are more obvious than when she was in her mother's home. It can be seen that she has not been easy to live.

Mrs. Jiang knows that Jiang Mingwei is in trouble in her backyard now. One of her favorite girls jumps very high and makes a lot of publicity. Jiang Mingwei works hard at home, but she has to compromise outside. She is really uncomfortable with Mu Mingtang.

Mrs. Jiang sighed and said in a low voice, "Mingwei, if you want to take a long-term view, you are walking a road of glory that no one can match, so it's more difficult than others. But as long as you get through it, the clouds will open and the moon will shine

After that, Mrs. Jiang said, "what's the difference between one month more and one month less for a dying man?"

Yes, the emperor needed Xie xuanchen as a signboard, so he lived through the new year's Eve. However, he will live through this year's new year's Eve, not necessarily next year.

Mu Mingtang now has Xie xuanchen's support, which is really very publicity. However, when Xie xuanchen dies? There's a long way to go. They'll see.