The loss of eight counties in the southwest and wars raging all around did not seem to have much impact on the capital of the Kingdom of Jin.

The wet and cold weather did not stop people from going out to buy New Year's goods. The streets and alleys were crowded with people, full of the atmosphere of the New Year, and the mansions were decorated with lights and colorful decorations.

Prince Kang's Mansion, located in the west of the city, occupies a vast, rich and elegant area, which not only demonstrates the noble status of the owner, but also reflects his good taste.

Crown Princess Shen was applying makeup in the mirror, and her carefully painted eyebrows added a third of color to her already beautiful facial features.

The fair-faced Mrs. Xia took the winged jade luan from the maid's hand and inserted it into her bun.

"My vision is still so good. Apart from my sister, who else can resist this step?"

The maid Lanzhi also echoed: "Madam is right, some people still want to compete with our queen, and they don't even know who they are!"

Shen said calmly: "You can't say that. It's been a year since Xin entered the mansion, and I have always treated her very well."

Mrs. Xia sneered lightly: "That's because my sister Kuan He doesn't care about her. How can a charming girl from the Wei Kingdom want to overturn the world?!"

Seeing that Mrs. Shen had no intention of stopping Mrs. Xia, Lanzhi also followed: "Yesterday it was supposed to be Concubine Li's turn to sleep with Concubine Li, but the fox girl complained that she was not feeling well, so she invited me over.

Concubine Li was so angry that she cried."

Mrs. Xia said: "Sister Li has cried many times since Wei Guo Meizi came into the house, and I have never seen my father soften his heart once."

Mrs. Shen raised her hand and touched the step shake, and finally said: "Sister Li is also very pitiful. The jewelry Mr. Qiao sent the day before yesterday are all of high quality.

I wonder if I was too busy and even sent people to send some girls to their houses, but she was missed.

Lanzhi, later you can pick out a few inconspicuous items and send them to Sister Li to appease her."

Lanzhi responded.

Mrs. Xia pursed her lips and smiled and said: "Sister, you are kind-hearted. No wonder the prince and princess value you, and the prince also respects you."

Mrs. Shen's mouth curved and she said to another maid: "Yuzhi, didn't the prince leave the house today?"

Yuzhi said hurriedly: "Master Qiao is here again, talking in the study of the prince."

Mrs. Shen's beautiful eyebrows frowned slightly: "Didn't he come here just now? Why is he here again today?"

Mrs. Xia said: "Sister, you are worrying too much. Mr. Qiao is a God of Wealth. He always brings heavy gifts when he comes to visit.

The Chinese New Year is about to come, and the expenses in the house have doubled? If he could come more often, the princess would be less nagging."

Shen said: "What my sister said makes sense, life is difficult for everyone nowadays.

How can a large family eat and drink in the house? Filial piety is indispensable in the palace? It is really difficult for the mother and concubine."

Even though she said this, she was still murmuring in her heart.

Your Majesty has been ill for many years? But the reserve has always been empty.

Everyone knows that Ji Yinfeng, the eldest son of King Kang, is the eldest son and legitimate grandson, and he has been deeply favored by the emperor since he was a child.

Even if the eldest son of the emperor, King Kang, was of mediocre ability, he could still obtain the position of crown prince by virtue of his son.

However? Things are not that simple at all.

The eldest son of the emperor, Prince Kang, the third prince, Prince Ping, and Princess Xiangdong were all descended from the queen. However, Prince Kang was not as favored as Prince Ping, and even not as favored as Princess Xiangdong.

There is also the second prince An Wang. His eldest son Ji Yinzhu is extremely powerful and has great martial arts skills. He is also deeply loved by His Majesty.

Not long ago, he went to Ruoshui City to propose marriage, but he came back in embarrassment, and it is said that he almost lost his life.

I thought he would lose his Sacred Heart because of this, but I didn't expect that your Majesty not only did not punish him, but also rewarded him with many good things.

Although I don’t know the specific reason, Princess Wang’s pillow style must have played a big role.

On the other hand, looking at the two palaces of King Kang and King An? Because the queen has been dead for more than ten years, they are naturally at a disadvantage in this regard.

Mr. Qiao came to visit twice in three days? It can't be to give New Year's gifts.

"Yuzhi, would you like to go to the study? It would be best if you could find out why Mr. Qiao came today; if you can't find out, then invite the prince to come over for dinner."

"Yes." Yuzhi bowed and retreated.

"Sister, this is..." Mrs. Xia looked at Mr. Shen suspiciously.

Shen Shi smiled and said, "Sister, don't think too much? I just have some things I want to discuss with the Crown Prince."

It is impossible not to let Mrs. Xia think too much? But she is just a concubine? How can I dare to ask more.

She chuckled and said, "I still have some things to do in the hospital, so I'm going to leave now."

Yuzhi hurried to the front yard. As soon as she arrived at the yard of Prince Kang's Prince Ji Yinfeng, a person bumped into her.

She quickly turned aside and took a closer look to see that this person was Xin Zhi's maid Song Ju.

Yuzhi was furious and scolded softly: "This is the prince's yard, what are you doing in such a hurry?"

Songju lowered her head and said, "Sister Yuzhi, I'm sorry, I didn't pay attention to the front for a while, and I won't dare to do it again in the future."

Yuzhi snorted coldly: "What are you still doing here?"

Songju was so busy that she ran away in a hurry.

Yuzhi sighed secretly.

The maid of Hu Meizi in Wei State is also a little Hu Meizi.

No matter what happens, he always comes to the prince's side. Looking at him, he might have done something shameful just now!

She stepped into the courtyard gate and saw Ji Yinfeng and Mr. Qiao walking out of the study.

Yuzhi didn't dare to support him, so he stood aside with other servants.

Mr. Qiao, who was dressed in purple robe, hugged Ji Yinfeng and said, "My lord, please stay. Mr. Qiao will come to visit you another day."

Ji Yinfeng returned the gift and said with a smile: "There were many things going on in the house a few years ago, so I won't keep Brother Qiao around."

Mr. Qiao nodded, walked down the steps, and soon walked out of the yard.

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Songju trotted all the way, and soon returned to Hengzhiyuan.

She ignored talking to the maids and women and walked straight into the main room.

"Girl, girl..." Songju called out breathlessly.

Xin Zhi walked out of the inner room: "Didn't I ask you to bring snacks to the prince? Why..."

Before she could finish her words, Song Ju waved away the other maids and walked into the inner room holding Xin Zhi's arm.

After closing the door, she lowered her voice and said, "Girl, who do you think this slave saw just now?"

"Who?" Xin Zhi couldn't help but become nervous.

"This slave has met Mr. Qiao."

Xin Zhi breathed a sigh of relief: "This is worth your fuss. Mr. Qiao often visits the Crown Prince, but we haven't met him yet."

"What if I know Mr. Qiao?"

"You girl, tell me what you have to say!"

"Then Mr. Qiao is Huan Ji, the third son of the Huan family."

Xin Zhi's breathing stagnated: "Are you sure you read it correctly?"

Song Ju said: "Although we have not spoken to Mr. Huan San, don't forget how famous he was in Beijing at that time.

I have seen him many times, and I will never mistake him for the wrong person."
Chapter completed!