Chapter 116 Uninvited
In the end, Mo Qingcheng fulfilled Liu Qing's long-cherished wish and buried her and Mo Ruwen together.
In just three months, the Mo family has changed one after another. From the original high-ranking official to the death of the current family, everyone in the capital said that the Mo family was cursed and punished by God.
Even Mo Qingcheng was alienated, and several ladies of the eunuchs did not invite her to hold the coming-of-age ceremony and spring awards, for fear of being infected with bad luck. Mo Qingcheng smiled. She didn't like to join the fun. Besides, An Xian was not here, and there was no one to talk to. It's better to stay in the house.
On this day, Mo Qingcheng and Yaner were watering flowers in the backyard. In fact, she was not such a patient and careful person, but because these roses were planted by her and He Liancheng, they had a special meaning. In addition, they were really bored, so she started to move by themselves and looked at these calf-high seedlings, and a sense of accomplishment arisen.
"Madam, Princess Cheng's visit!" Just as the two were talking and laughing, the maid came to report.
Mo Qingcheng's eyebrows, Hongjin? What is she doing here? I still met her on the day of her marriage with Shen Muchen. Usually, the two did not meet. As the saying goes, he did not go to the Three Treasures Hall. Mo Qingcheng did not think that Hong Jin came to see him with good intentions.
"I see. First, please invite the princess to have tea in the flower hall. Madam will change her clothes and come over." Seeing that Mo Qingcheng was in a daze, Yan'er put away the watering can and said.
"Yan'er, what happened to Chengwang Mansion recently?" Mo Qingcheng asked back.
Yan'er's eyes turned around and said, "It doesn't seem to be, but there are rumors that the princess is pregnant. I don't know if it's true or not."
Mo Qingcheng raised his eyebrows and smiled, "I don't think so. They have been married for more than a month. Shen Muchen has been busy taking care of the government recently, and he has no time to take care of Hong Jin."
"Maybe they were pregnant before they got married!" Yan'er rolled her eyes and said disdainfully, "They are cousins. They must have contact with them."
"You!" Mo Qingcheng poked Yaner's forehead and smiled, "You think too much! Hongjin is a famous lady, and Hong Taifu is the most courteous. How can he let his daughter do such an unconventional thing? In addition, Shen Muchen is cautious and will not easily let others grab the handle and gossip. The two families are just a strong marriage and get what they need!"
Yan'er shook her head and looked careless. She didn't care why Shen Muchen and Hong Jin got married. She only knew that she hated Shen Muchen very much and even hated people related to him.
After changing their clothes, the two rushed to the flower hall. In the distance, they saw a goose-yellow figure. The woman sat quietly on the sandalwood chair and drank tea. It was just a few simple movements, plucking tea and blowing tea. It was so quiet and indescribably touching. After all, she was a famous girl, even Mo Qingcheng, a self-aware gift. People are also ashamed of themselves.
"Princess!" Mo Qingcheng's thin lips raised slightly and approached with a gentle smile.
When Hongjin heard the sound, she slowly put down the teacup and moved gently and elegantly. There was not even a trace of ripples in the cup. She smiled, got up, and her thin lips opened slightly: "Mrs. Helian!"
"What a rare guest. I don't know what wind blew the princess here?" Mo Qingcheng walked to her side and sat down, smiling at her a lot.
I can only see that her eyebrows are like crescent moons, her eyes are like stars, and her eyes are beautiful and touching. The flying fairy bun on her head, a few pieces of golden flowers are pinned to the hair bun, and the two tassels hanging from her head swing left and right with her every move, adding a little elegance.
The goose-yellow dress is fresh and natural, which makes her face more and more delicate. The cuffs are embroidered with light orange koi, and the chest is wrapped in a wide yellow brocade wrapped in the chest. The silver thread on the shoulders outlines a seaweed, extending along the chest to the hem, with a row of lotus clouds at the tail, and her body gently shakes the skirt as if it seems to be scattered. It is not scattered, and it is as graceful as the wind blowing willows.
At the same time, Hong Jin is also looking at Mo Qingcheng. She has long heard of the feat of Xiufu in the palace of Mo Qingcheng, and has heard that she plays a good piano and has always been curious about her. Today, unlike ordinary ladies, there is a cleverness in gracefulness, which exudes indifference, and passed it to her weak appearance. People have a sense of tenacity.
"I was very bored in the palace, so I wanted to go out for a walk. When I heard that the second emperor's sister-in-law was not in good health, I didn't bother her and came straight here!" Hongjin smiled and showed two seductive dimples.
"It's spring, and the weather is good. You might as well walk more!" Mo Qingcheng picked up the tea on the table and blew it. He smiled and said, "I'm also very bored in the house. Last month, I attracted some roses to the yard, so I had something to do. If the princess is bored, she can come and have a look often. We can also talk and relieve boredom.
Hong Jin nodded, took a sip of tea, and looked up and said, "I have one more thing today. Would you like to ask your wife for help?"
Mo Qingcheng hooked his eyebrows and said, "What's the matter? Let's talk about it. If Qingcheng can do it, she will definitely not shirk it.
"The day after tomorrow is my 19th birthday, and I would like to invite you sisters to get together in the royal palace. Since the marriage, the prince has been busy with political affairs. The royal palace is extremely deserted, and having a birthday can add joy. Hongjin put down the teacup, looked at Mo Qingcheng and said, "Mrs. Suwen is good at riding, so she wants to ask his wife and the second emperor's sister-in-law to start with horseback to cheer everyone."
"It's rare for the princess to look up to Qingcheng, but the riding skills of Qingcheng are not good, and I'm afraid it's difficult to bear this task." Mo Qingcheng looked embarrassed. Not to mention that he was really not good at riding a horse, even if he was proficient in it, he would not be with Qin Han.
"Is it that Mrs. won't appreciate it?" Hongjin looked at her with some disappointment, and his thick eyelashes drooped down, looking aggrieved.
Mo Qingcheng waved his hand and quickly explained, "The princess misunderstood. Qingcheng is really not good at riding horses. If it is indiscriminately, it will only spoil everyone's fun, which will be counterproductive."
"I heard that my wife specially raised a good horse to call it a 'white blade'. If she doesn't like riding a horse, how can she deliberately keep one in the house?" Hongjin's faint eyes shot over, as if he had poured cold water on people.
Mo Qingcheng couldn't laugh or cry. She even specifically inquired about this matter. It seems that she came here after doing her homework. If she didn't agree, she would be stingy. After a pause, Mo Qingcheng said, "Since the princess insists on doing so, Qingcheng has to make a fool of herself!"
Hong Jin raised his eyebrows gently and said with a smile, "Thank you in advance. Please don't be late at that time!"
Mo Qingcheng lowered his head and smiled deeply and said, "Princess is polite!"
Jin'er instantly narrowed the distance between the two. Although Mo Qingcheng is young and old, her grade is lower than Hong Jin. Now she does not call herself but calls her name like Mo Qingcheng, which is undoubtedly showing her goodwill like Mo Qingcheng.
Looking at Hongjin again, she naturally tasted tea and didn't feel anything wrong.
"The design of the princess's clothes is novel and exquisite, and it's the first time I've seen her!" Seeing that she hadn't spoken for a long time, Mo Qingcheng found a topic.
Hong Jin smiled shyly, and a faint blush appeared on his small face. "To be honest, madam, this dress was specially custom-made by the prince. I heard that the tailor came back from Yunyou Sihai to learn art. The design is a little different from the style of the capital. Before going out, I thought about it again and again and hesitated, worried that my wife would laugh at me for wearing too much. It's too fancy."
"The princess is too modest. The princess is naturally beautiful and has excellent manners. When looking at Kyoto, you are the only one who can stand this dress." Mo Qingcheng's thin lips picked up a smile. Although this dress was a little gorgeous, it was not exaggerated at all to wear on her.
"Madam praised me, my husband is really a dragon and phoenix, the most beautiful woman in a million!" Hongjin smiled gently and gently and raised his eyebrows and said, "I heard from the prince that the wife and the prince are old acquaintances. The prince is not easy to get to know people. It must be the wife's intelligence and talent that attracts the prince!"
Having said so much, it turned out that he came to test his relationship with Shen Muchen!
Mo Qingcheng was unhappy, but his face was still smiling. "Madam is overthoughtful. Qingcheng and King Cheng are just a general acquaintance. King Cheng has some contact with Qingcheng on the face of King Wen. It's not the princess said about the talent of admiration for Qingcheng!"
Hongjin smiled helplessly, "Madam, don't be too nervous, just talk casually!" The prince is tall and widowed, and even his son can't keep up with his pace!"
Listening to her, it seems that the two are not very harmonious. Did Shen Muchen actually neglect this talented beauty*? Mo Qingcheng hooked his thin lips and paused, "Although Qingcheng doesn't know King Cheng, he doesn't look like an arrogant and lonely person. He must have been busy with government affairs recently, and he didn't want the princess to worry about him, so he didn't talk to him."
"Madam is polite!" Hongjin nodded and looked at Mo Qingcheng gratefully. "Although the prince is Yuer's cousin, due to etiquette, we rarely meet in private. Yu'er doesn't know him, especially after he came back from his disappearance. Now he is married, and he still speaks very little."
"The princess should wait patiently for a period of time. If the king is still the same, the princess can talk to the king openly. After all, the relationship is a matter of two people, and sometimes one party still needs to take the initiative." Mo Qingcheng smiled. These principles were all moved from modern times, and she had never practiced them, but they seemed very convincing.
In addition to being Shen Muchen's princess, Mo Qingcheng actually appreciates Hong Jin, but unfortunately she is destined to be involved in Shen Muchen's conspiracy to compete for the throne.
The Hong family has been loyal for generations, but they have been villains in Hongxi's generation and helped Shen Muchen suppress Shen Muqi. Although it is not known what Shen Muchen promised to the Hong family, it is certain that it must be related to fame and fortune. It can be seen that no matter who is, they have more or less desire for power and desire.
However, if Shen Muqi ascends the throne, with his hatred for Shen Muchen, he will definitely not let go of those who have an affair with his biological mother Zhuang Guifei. The Hong family, as the mother of Zhuang Guifei, will be listed at the top of the must-kill list by Shen Muqi. The Hong family also chooses Shen Muchen. It is self-bao!
"Madam, the general came back and said that he had something important to discuss, and he was waiting for you in the study!" Yan'er suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall and said when she saw the two of them resting.
Hongjin saw this and got up to say goodbye. Mo Qingcheng politely retained a few words. Seeing that she had made up her mind, he also gave up.