Chapter 570 Offensive and Defensive Alliance(1/2)
The red candles were lit in the bridal chamber last night, and I waited in front of the hall to pay homage to my uncle;
After pretending, he asked his husband in a low voice, his eyebrows were dark and dark.
Knowing that she could not escape Yang Fan's clutches, Princess Gao Yang could only close her eyes tightly.
When I realized it, I heard a scream that spread far and wide in the silent night.
Under the gentle breeze and drizzle, the harp and harp sang in harmony until the rooster crowed at dawn.
Before she had rested for long, Princess Gaoyang was called up again.
There was no other way. I had to give my parents-in-law tea early the next morning to show my daughter-in-law’s hard work and filial piety.
These etiquettes and customs have existed since ancient times, and even Her Royal Highness the Princess is no exception.
Just when Princess Gao Yang wanted to move her body, the severe stinging pain made her frown slightly, she gave Yang Fan a complaining look, and said in surprise:
"My husband is too cruel. How can you let Gao Yang see people today? Wow...I will become the laughing stock of the entire Chang'an City."
The bride had no experience, so she was naturally very afraid of pain, but the more she cried, the injured area was pulled, and her face turned pale in pain, and she was about to cry.
Yang Fan was a little helpless, but there was nothing he could do. Who could control his enthusiasm?
So he quickly comforted him: "Don't worry, we are all members of the family, who dares to tell anyone? Besides, you are the wife of our Yang family, who dares to laugh at you, aren't you afraid of being kicked out of the house?"
Princess Gao Yang just sobbed softly, not believing it at all, and continued to complain: "Huh, I don't believe your lies. Last night you said it didn't hurt. Ugh... How can I walk today? I'm really shameless in front of others.
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Zheng Ruyu, who was waiting on the side, didn't know what to say, so she could only persuade him softly.
But Princess Gaoyang didn't listen to anyone, had no intention of getting up at all, and just started acting up.
Distraught by her, Yang Fan hugged Princess Gaoyang with the sheets attached.
This operation frightened Princess Gaoyang, and she said in horror: "What do you want to do? I'm not even dressed yet!"
Yang Fan ignored it at all and said with a ferocious smile: "Aren't you unwilling to get up? Then I will just carry you over."
In fact, Yang Fan didn't pay much attention to the etiquette of serving tea. After all, his biological parents had passed away and he only had one recognized godmother, Queen Mother Xiao.
But he couldn't tolerate Princess Gaoyang's little temper. Once something went wrong, wouldn't the entire backyard be in turmoil?
He must establish his majesty, even if the other party is a high-ranking princess.
Hearing Yang Fan's words, Princess Gao Yang's face turned pale with fright. If Yang Fan hugged her without even wearing any clothes, she would be so ashamed that she would die of shame.
I had to use all my strength to thrash about, but seeing no effect, I could only beg for mercy in the end: "Ugh... you bad guy, put me down quickly, can't I get up?"
After saying that, he looked at Zheng Ruyu with tears in his eyes and shouted: "If you don't hurry up and change my clothes and wash me, do you want to make fun of me?"
Zheng Ruyu suffered an unexpected disaster, but she could only rush to help and serve.
She knew that Princess Gaoyang's temper was not directed at her, but to find a place to vent her anger.
Seeing Princess Gao Yang's submission, Yang Fan comforted her and said, "Isn't it great that you had been so good earlier? Clean up quickly and I will carry you over later."
Princess Gao Yang pouted and could only acquiesce in Yang Fan's strength.
How dare Zheng Ruyu neglect washing, dressing, dressing...
After a while, Princess Gaoyang was dressed up into a beautiful beauty.
Compared with yesterday, it has a bit more mature charm and less girlish immaturity.
As soon as he carried Princess Gao Yang out of the courtyard, Yang Fan saw Princess Changle waiting at the door of the new house with the twin maids.
Logically speaking, she would also go to serve tea with Princess Gaoyang.
Seeing Princess Changle's apprehensive look, Princess Gao Yang could only quickly ask Yang Fan to let her go.
Of course, Yang Fan saw her arrogant character and quickly asked Zheng Ruyu to help her. Of course, he knew how lethal she was.
Several people came to the main hall and saw that Queen Mother Xiao was already sitting on the throne in the middle, while Wu Meiniang, Xiao Shiyun, Xu Hui... and other ladies were standing quietly aside.
The head wives have to serve tea to their mother-in-law, so naturally they, the concubines, cannot be absent.
What's more, after Gao Yang and Changle offer tea, concubines like Wu Meiniang will also serve tea to Gao Yang and others.
Changle, Princess Gaoyang and their entourage entered the main hall, and Xing'er and Wan'er presented them with fragrant tea.
Chang Le and Gao Yang did not act like princesses. They stepped forward to stand in front of Empress Dowager Xiao, knelt down Yingying and said respectfully: "Please have tea with your godmother."
According to past etiquette, if you are Princess Shang, you do not need to kneel down when serving tea to your parents after the princess gets married.
However, Yang Fan is marrying a princess. Although the princess is a wealthy woman, since she is marrying, of course she must follow the etiquette and customs of marrying a daughter-in-law and support her elders with the courtesy of descendants. This is the way of human ethics.
Empress Dowager Xiao's face was full of joy. She first took Yang Fan's tea cup with both hands and took a sip. Then she took Gao Yang and Princess Changle's tea cup and took a sip as well.
Although Empress Dowager Xiao was a little resentful of Li Tang taking away her kingdom, she was still very satisfied with these two daughters-in-law.
Of course, the foundation of all this is based on Yang Fan, her godson, because she saw a glimmer of hope in Yang Fan.
Empress Dowager Xiao asked Yang Fan to marry the two princesses Changle and Gaoyang together, and also designed an entanglement between Yang Fan and his eldest grandson Wugou and Concubine Yang.
Rather than saying that he has revenge, it is better to say that he wants to increase Yang Fan's background.
Although Yang Fan has made rapid progress in the past two years, he is in a high position at a young age, and he has a cornucopia of Junyangfang.
But these things are just external things. Compared with those aristocratic families that have accumulated for thousands of years, there is still a big gap in their background.
The fact that Changle and Princess Gaoyang were married together not only increased the Yang family's heritage, but also allowed others to see that His Majesty Li Er attached great importance to Yang Fan, which was an intangible resource.
What's more, Princess Changle is gentle, virtuous, well-educated, and has an excellent reputation. Princess Gaoyang is also deeply loved by His Majesty Li Er.
It can be said that these two princesses are His Majesty Li Er's favorite daughters. Compared with several princes, their status and status are not low.
With such a marriage, using the identities of Chang Le and Gao Yang to pull off the tiger's skin would be a huge weapon.
Empress Dowager Xiao had a smile on her face, stretched out her hand to pull Princess Changle and Gaoyang up, and looked at them up and down. The more she looked at them, the more she liked them.
Pulling Chang Le, Princess Gaoyang's two daughters sat next to her, one on the left and the other on the right, greeting her and caring for her, lest the new daughter-in-law might feel uncomfortable when she entered the house.
Then he took out two pairs of green bracelets from his arms and put them on the wrists of Chang Le and Gao Yang respectively.
The emerald green bracelet is turquoise and transparent, and the white wrist is like frost and snow. The two contrasting colors make it look extremely beautiful.
In this way, it is equivalent to recognizing the identity of the mistress of the two houses.
Changle and Gao Yang saluted together and said happily: "Thank you, godmother."
It's just that if the two girls knew that Empress Dowager Xiao had plotted against Zhang Sun Wugou and Concubine Yang, I wonder if they would be so happy.
Wu Meiniang on the side looked envious, but she didn't feel the slightest bit jealous.
One is that his status cannot be compared with the two princesses, and the other is that he is just a concubine sent by the emperor.
The reason why there is no jealousy is that in Wu Meiniang's opinion, no matter how good a jade bracelet is, it cannot compare to a jade seal.
After all, Yang Fan gave her the jade seal given to him by Empress Dowager Xiao for safekeeping, so what else could Wu Meiniang be dissatisfied with.
Besides, if the Yang family wants such jade bracelets now, there is no shortage of them, so there is no need to worry about them.
The reason why I am a little envious is just because of the status of Chang Le and Gao Yang as ladies.
Of course, there is a more important point. His Majesty Li Er is their biological father, and the future emperor will either be their elder brother or younger brother. Wu Meiniang has such a solid backing, and it is too late to win over them. How could she be so stupid as to go with the two just because of a pair of bracelets?
Against a princess?
Wu Meiniang watched the two princesses finish serving tea, raised her teacup, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to my husband on marrying two noble princesses. Now that you have a family and a career, you should act more safely in the future."
"Although our family now has two princesses supporting us, in the officialdom, the various forces are intertwined and complex. Sometimes it is really not something that can be solved with fists. We also have to distinguish who is far away and who is close."
"Mei Niang is very happy that the two princesses have entered the palace this time. I specially offer this tea to Her Royal Highness Princess. If Mei Niang does not do well in the future, please forgive her."
"Meiniang is so polite. The Yang family will rely on you more in the future!" Princess Changle quickly stood up and took the tea cup.
She could guess some of Wu Meiniang's thoughts.
This young lady obviously wanted to please them in order to increase her weight in Yang Fan's heart.
Seeing Princess Changle finish the drink, Queen Mother Xiao looked at Yang Fan, who was extremely satisfied with her godson.
She thinks that this son does have good eyesight. During her time in the Yang Mansion, Wu Meiniang's skill has been obvious to all.
Empress Dowager Xiao admired how a weak woman could manage the huge Yang family in an orderly manner.
More importantly, judging from her usual words and deeds, this concubine has a very high political talent and sees problems very accurately. With her help, Yang Fan can save a lot of trouble.
To be honest, in the opinion of Queen Mother Xiao, sometimes Yang Fan does not act like a man in officialdom.
After all, if you want to achieve something in the officialdom, how can you resort to violence if you are unhappy?
The more senior a person is in a position, the more he knows how to balance and compromise, and if he hits others at every turn, his achievements will be limited.
Now that he is married to a princess, he is even more afraid that Yang Fan will get carried away.
Thinking of this, Queen Mother Xiao reminded: "Son, what Mei Niang said is true. From now on, you need to be calmer and don't get angry when something happens."
"In addition, whether she is your wife or your concubine, she is your woman. You must respect, love and treat her as an equal. This is the way to prosper your family business."
Wu Meiniang smiled broadly.
Looking at Empress Dowager Xiao with a look of reverence on her face, she is indeed a first-generation empress with great skills.
To be continued...