Ninety-seven bestowed marriage

  All the way anxious, all the way galloping, before long they arrived at the inner palace, then came to a certain inner gate, still had to change sedan chairs, so Jiu Sister got off the car, and was attended by two small servants who were only ten years old, and took another small sedan chair.

  Two little attendants quickly brought over a small sedan chair, lifted up the curtain and invited Ninth Sister to get in.

  People came and went, and Jiuniang naturally didn't dare to look around randomly. With a dignified yet lithe movement, she turned around and sat into the sedan chair.

  But in a split second, unintentionally raised his head, immediately met a familiar handsome face, it was Wei Yuan Wang Yang Guofeng.

  It is estimated that the man's situation was the opposite of hers and he should have just changed his carriage and left the palace.

  But at this moment, he didn't take action, just standing by the carriage and watching her, his deep and sharp eyes with an irresistible piercing power fell on her body, making her feel inexplicably flustered.

  What's wrong? Is anything wrong?

  It's been a year since she last saw him after teasing him on the street, could this man still remember?

  It can't be... Such a small matter isn't even worth mentioning, but why is he looking at her like that? Could it be that he has taken a liking to her?

  Thinking of this, even Jiuniang herself couldn't help but laugh. He was a powerful prince who ruled the world, while she was just a small, fallen daughter of a declining aristocratic family - how could it be possible?

  And what's with his gaze, doesn't it look like he's looking at someone he likes?

  But what kind of eyes would this man have when looking at the one he likes? She suddenly wanted to know, and as a result, she couldn't stop imagining in her mind, making the rest of the journey very enjoyable.

  Her good mood continued until she entered the Hui'an Hall, looking at the high and magnificent hall in front of her, she quickly put away her playful heart, sat up straight in her mind, and prepared to respond carefully.

  But when she entered the palace and saw Empress Yang, she realized that she had been a bit too cautious. Jingning was not there, only Crown Princess Hao accompanied Empress Yang, who smiled with a joyful and kind expression.

  Uh...

  Of course, Yang Guifei was also like this at other times. This is a common appearance that people in high positions generally like to show in front of others.

  But today, with Jiu's sharp eyes, she felt that Yang Huanghou's smile was a few points more genuine than usual, and her dress seemed even more beautiful, making her think of the phrase "When people encounter happy events, their spirits are refreshed".

  Uh... I think she's gone a bit too far, to be thinking such things about the mother of the nation in her heart...

  Jiuer only felt her heart relax again, and after exchanging greetings with the two of them, she was pulled by them to sit on a couch at one side and chat.

  This time Empress Yang had found her for a real reason, and it was a serious matter related to international diplomacy.

  A small country of a minority ethnic group adjacent to ??i Vi?t is going to marry off its princess. As a friendly neighboring dynasty, the court of ??i Vi?t should naturally offer gifts, but what would be good to give?

  Although this small country is just a tiny and insignificant border town, the key point is that it is located in the southwest of Dai Viet and echoes with the Tatars in the northwest, forming a semi-encirclement against the entire western part of Dai Viet. In this case, the congratulatory gifts to be sent should be carefully planned.

  It can't be too lenient, or it would seem weak and damage national prestige; but it also cannot be careless, or else it might lead to unpleasantness, after all, this war has been going on for many years, and people are already afraid.

  Later, someone told Empress Yang that the princess of that small country was extremely beautiful. Empress Yang suddenly thought of this soap, so she summoned the ninth sister into the palace again.

  This soap is great, not only can it show the advanced and high-end wisdom and technology of China, but also cater to the princess's preferences, as a gift, it's really suitable.

  It was said that the reason for her entering the palace was actually because of this matter, and Jiu's heart couldn't help but completely let go.

  It's really valuable, and its value is a lifesaver!

  Now what she needs to do is make herself more valuable, so for the next period of time, Jiujie has been telling the two about her new ideas - transparent soap and rice soap.

  She clearly remembered that the transparent handmade soap in her previous life had a greater cleaning power than this cold-processed one, and was more oil-controlling; while this rice handmade soap had a softening effect on cuticles.

  Are these two unsuitable for the skin of women who live near the desert?

  As for her developing new products for so long without considering these two, the main reason is that it's too troublesome. The transparent one has a bad grasp of fire, and the extraction of rice bran oil from that big rice is extremely costly.

  But if it were to be taken to the imperial court, none of these would be a problem.

  Because the royal family has skilled craftsmen... uh, of course, she didn't give away all her secrets, like that formula and procedure were just glossed over.

  Fortunately, Empress Yang was also a knowledgeable and reasonable person, who did not ask much about this technical issue, but only let her arrange for the specific matters of contact between the people in the Imperial Household Department and Master Jiang.

  The ninth sister couldn't help but feel a few points of admiration for this Empress Yang, hmm, this mother of the country still has some magnanimity!

  The three of them deliberated for a while longer when an imperial maid came in to report cautiously that a certain imperial consort insisted on seeing Empress Yang.

  Yang Huang Hou's face naturally looked ugly and impatient upon hearing this, but in the end she still nodded in agreement. The matter of receiving Ninth Sister then fell onto Madame Hao's shoulders.

  Considering the lesson from last time, Jiu Si'er naturally didn't want to linger in this place of right and wrong, wanting to bid farewell, but unfortunately the matter from earlier hadn't been settled yet, and Yang Huang Hou firmly wouldn't allow it.

  Later on, thinking about it, Empress Yang's refusal was indeed reasonable.

  Those two new styles are still in the research and development stage, so they naturally need time. The soap also needs to be ripened for at least twenty days before being sent over, which would take at least a month of rich time. Time was pressing, so she didn't say much more and followed Mr. Hao instead.

  Gradually, Jiu's heart also settled down, because this Mrs. Hao was still a decent person.

  Although he doesn't talk much, his enthusiasm is genuine and he's a down-to-earth person.

  "Don't look at this place as luxurious and wealthy, but there are many taboos and rules, so don't walk around randomly."

  It was quite troublesome to settle the matter between Empress Yang and Consort Zhao, because until almost noon that day, Empress Yang had not come to summon her, so Lady Hao arranged for her to have a meal in her own palace.

  Later, after the dishes were served, Jiuzi was no longer bored, because enjoying delicious food is one aspect, and studying the cooking methods of this delicious food is also a pleasure.

  Moreover, Mrs. Hao was afraid of being restrained and specially dismissed the extra people, making Jiuniang feel that this time entering the palace was really good.

  But she didn't know that at the moment when she thought everything was fine, a heavily pregnant woman was standing outside the corner of the crown princess's palace.

  The woman was very young and beautiful, although her body was plump, but her exquisite facial features and outstanding temperament still made people can't help but take a second look.

  "...Is Wenjiu really at San Huang's place? Did you see clearly?" the young woman asked, supporting one of her two palace sisters.

  "Absolutely true!" The palace maid immediately bowed and replied.

  "Hmph..." The beautiful woman's expression turned cold and sinister as she sneered, "The Empress Dowager indeed treats her differently, but I'd like to see just how far it goes!"

  "Come closer and listen!" The beautiful woman then said to the two palace maids supporting her.

  Those two palace maids immediately complied, and the beautiful woman whispered something in their ears.

  Nor did they know what was said, but after listening for a while, the two of them changed color and were full of terrified expressions.

  "What's there to be afraid of? The Blue Empress has just made a scene and is still in an uproar, who would even notice you two!" the beautiful woman scolded them immediately.

  The two of them could only nod in resignation.

  The two nodded, and the beautiful woman stroked her large red embroidered jacket with five-color flowers and said with a smile, "It's time to go see the Empress Dowager!"

  On both sides of the high table are jade leaves and yushu stone branches of the evergreen stone basin, with sandalwood incense wafting from the Qinghua porcelain stove on the plum blossom vermilion lacquer small case. On either side is a row of pear wood chairs, covered with autumn-colored chair covers, and next to the chairs are high tables made of hexagonal foreign lacquer, displaying melons, fruits, and tea bowls.

  Very luxurious and elegant decoration!

  Jiuer sat alone in this setting, lost in thought.

  Just now, Mrs. Hao was also called away, saying that the Crown Prince had something to attend to, so she was left alone here.

  Don't know when to wait until? Annoying, anxious...

  Just then, a faint rustling sound came from behind, and a small palace maid hurried over, bowing her head to say, "Ninth Lady Wen, the Empress has summoned you."

  "Huh..." Jiū Jiě ér was taken aback for a moment, "But... but the Crown Princess hasn't returned yet..."

  "The Crown Prince's matter has not been settled yet, but the Empress Dowager has already sent someone to deliver a message, so the Queen Mother is letting you go first." The little palace maid said with a smile.

  "Oh..."

  "Hurry up, girl, the empress is still waiting." The little palace maid urged her again.

  The ninth sister hesitated for a moment and followed the little palace maid.

  The person who has been thinking of harming her all along is now resting in the Marquis's estate, didn't he come today?

  Empress Yang declared that she should not be deceived, otherwise who would dare to forge an imperial edict and set a trap? Is it a case of being ruthless and crazy, or is one's life no longer important?

  She had been there several times before, and she was already familiar with the road to Hui'an Palace. Even if someone wanted to harm her, it would be difficult for them to succeed.

  So Jiu's footsteps became more solid and steady.

  But what she didn't expect was that there really were people who were ruthless and crazy ——

  It was high noon, and the sun shone lazily. The temple gates were tightly closed, with no one guarding the entrance.

  The ninth sister couldn't help but feel a little puzzled, then looked at the small palace maid.

  "Even at noon when there's no one around, no one dares to approach the Queen's quarters!" The little palace maid said.

  Jiuer heard this and couldn't help but stop in her tracks.

  "Unless you're one of the special people summoned by Her Majesty the Empress!" The little palace maid seemed to have seen through her thoughts and added.

  "Oh..." Niner nodded.

  Before long, they arrived at the gate of the palace. Suddenly, the little palace maid let out a cry of "Ah!" and bent down, clutching her stomach.

  "What's wrong?" Jiuniang hastily asked.

  "It's nothing..." The little palace maid immediately looked painful and said, "I... I suddenly have a stomachache, I must... must go first, you go in first..."

  "Uh, this..." Jiujier hesitated for a moment, wanting to say something.

  "Girl, go in quickly!" But unexpectedly, the little palace maid suddenly straightened up and gave her a strong push, causing her to rush towards the door.

  The door was knocked open and she fell to the ground.

  "Ah......" By the time she reacted and turned her head back, the little palace maid was nowhere to be seen.

  She immediately realized she had been deceived, propped herself up with both hands and was about to get up when a stern shout came from inside, "Who?"

  Uh...

  She was taken aback, looked up, and saw the palace maid who always wore blue palace attire standing beside Empress Yang in front of her.

  "Sister, I..." She immediately wanted to explain, but her voice stopped abruptly when she met that cold face.

  "What's going on? Who is it? What's the matter?" Along with this voice, Yang Huang Hou and a handsome man wearing a gray wide-sleeved Taoist robe walked out together.

  What's wrong with you?!!!

  Jiujie's gaze fell on the man.

  "You..."

  Yang Huang's gaze fell on Jiu Si'er, her eyes as sharp as a knife.

  "Please forgive me, Your Majesty... I... I..."

  Jiujie suddenly realized that she had stumbled upon something she shouldn't have seen and was frightened, trying to make excuses.

  "Foolish child, get up, the floor is cold!" But Empress Yang suddenly put on a gentle expression, smiled and signaled the palace maid named Shuiling to help her up.

  "I'll go back first and rest more, don't get angry again!" At this time, Lou Mubai, who had been silently watching all of this, looked at Empress Yang and said in a low voice.

  Empress Yang did not speak and instead silently stared at Lou Mowei for a moment before nodding.

  Lou Mu Bai glanced at Empress Yang again, then turned around and walked out. As he passed by the ninth sister who was being supported by Shui Ling, he suddenly stopped in his tracks, smiled at her, and then went straight out the door.

  Soon, in the vast palace, only three people were left. Jiū jiě (ninth sister) lowered her head to look at her toes, and her hands, which had tightened unconsciously, were full of cold sweat.

  The palace maid glanced at Jiu quietly, then looked at Empress Yang with a waiting expression.

  The Ninth Sister was also waiting, waiting for Yang Huanghou's move.

  Is this little life really going to be lost here? I just don't know... what way it will be.

  "Quickly, go help Wen Jiuniang bring a cup of fine wine over. See if she's thirsty." It was unclear how much time had passed when Empress Yang finally spoke up.

  A faint voice, but it sounded in Jiujie's ears like a thunderclap: "Kill the dove?"

  She hastily looked at Yang Huanghou, but when she met her opponent's faint smile, her whole body trembled.

  "Empress......" She "thudded----" and knelt on the ground, "Xiao Jiu... Xiao Jiu won't...won't drink..."

  “……”

  "Xiao Jiu... Xiao Jiu still wants... still wants to discuss that soap matter with you, drunk... if drunk then it's not good..."

  Yang Empress heard this and merely raised an eyebrow in regret before returning to normal.

  The ninth princess became anxious, especially when she saw the Water Spirit approaching with a tray of wine. Suddenly, she blurted out, "Your Majesty, I still can't...can't drink this because...because Prince Weiyuan doesn't like it..."

  As expected, this sentence was quite effective, and the footsteps of the eunuch stopped immediately, while Empress Yang frowned at her.

  She buried her head tightly and stared at the floor.

  "Hmm..." After a long while, a snicker was heard from above, and Empress Yang said, "I told you so. That nephew of mine wouldn't even glance at any of the girls from good families, but now... Hmph, fine. Since you two are so lovey-dovey, I'll make an exception and grant you permission to marry."

  "Ah......" This dramatic change caused Jiu Jie'er to instantly petrify on the spot...

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