si-mexico Chapter 157 Don't Underestimate Xu Rongrong
Chapter 157 Don't Underestimate Xu Rongrong
Chapter 157 Don't Underestimate Xu Rongrong
From the way back to the capital, Mu Rong gradually became fearless, and became even more unscrupulous after entering the capital.
Now his playful gaze was almost directed at Xu Rongrong's face.
There was a hint of annoyance in the latter's eyes, and she wanted to glare at him fiercely, but when she raised her eyes, she saw a faint smile on his handsome face, which seemed to comfort her, as warm as a clear spring, and like a spring breeze and rain, driving away the slight uneasiness in her heart.
She lowered her head, and a blush slowly crept up her ears.
Mu Rong smiled, and he turned his head slightly to glance at Concubine Shu, who was full of malice, with a cold warning in his eyes.
His eyes are sharp, like a cheetah.
Concubine Shu was stunned for a moment before looking away. Inside Zhengyang Palace, royal family members were slowly entering, but her relatives were no longer there.
The person who called her mother with a smile, the person who comforted her when she was depressed and said that she would take her out of the palace to be filial to her in the future, was now imprisoned in the mansion and unable to move.
She had sent her personal maids and eunuchs to visit, but no matter how much money she spent, she couldn't even set foot inside.
She was once the most honorable woman in the harem of the Great Zhou Dynasty, except for the queen.
Even though the emperor and empress were in love, the emperor would still stay with her for a few nights every month.
Even though she was too old to sleep with him, the emperor would still reject other women she arranged to sleep with him, looking at her with a smile: "If I were to have sex with another woman in your palace, wouldn't that be a slap in your face? There's no need to say such things again in the future."
The emperor's tenderness made her often think that she was different. Even if she did not receive the same honor and favor as the queen, she still had a place in the emperor's heart.
But reality slapped her hard in the face.
With just a few court officials’ complaints, the emperor imprisoned her son!
What family doesn't have conflicts between brothers? How much more so in a royal family?
Does this mean that in order to protect the queen's son, she has to abandon her own son?
Oh, Prince?
What a fool! If it weren't for the emperor's protection and the crown prince's position, who would even look at him?
Tianchi had already succeeded in relieving the flood in Jiangnan, but who knew that Mu Rong would suddenly appear from the side.
Just for the daughter of a sixth-rank official, a so-called county lady, she pushed her son into the abyss.
I hope you can protect her forever.
She thought sinisterly, her eyes constantly scanning Xu Rongrong.
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"What's wrong with Concubine Shu? Why is she always staring at Rong Ge'er? And she's always looking at Rong Jie'er." The third imperial concubine Mu Qianyin, who was sitting not far away, was a little confused.
The Third Prince peeled a grape for her, not even looking up. "Previously, the Crown Prince sent Rong Ge'er to Jiangnan to investigate the floods. He promised that once the matter was settled, he would ask the Emperor for permission to set a date for his and Ping'an's wedding. It was really just a joke, but somehow it reached Concubine Shu's ears. She thought Rong Ge'er was targeting my second brother because of Ping'an, so she started to hate them... Don't worry about her, she's going crazy now!"
Indeed, in the huge Zhengyang Palace, she is the only concubine now.
As the concubine second only to the queen in the harem, she shouldn't have been seated at this time.
It was as if her presence was meant to make others uncomfortable. Her expression was completely out of place here, and her sinister gaze was a thorn in one's throat.
Mu Qianyin raised her eyebrows. "This is outrageous! The Second Prince disregarded the lives of the people and the fate of the Great Zhou for the sake of factional disputes. What does this have to do with Rong Ge'er and the others?"
After saying that, she suddenly stood up and walked directly towards Xu Rongrong's seat.
The third prince Wu Tianxiao failed to grab her and watched Mu Qianyin lift up her skirt and trot away.
He stood up and tried to chase her, but then he remembered something. He picked up an object from the seat beside him and put it in his arms. He then leisurely chased after his wife: "Slow down."
Mu Qianyin ignored him, walked a few steps to Xu Rongrong, and blocked Shufei's sight with her back.
She smiled and said, "Sister Rong is here so early."
Xu Rongrong hurriedly greeted, "Greetings, Third Prince, Third Imperial Consort." Wu Tianxiao smiled and told her to excuse herself. When Xu Rongrong raised her head, he noticed the southern jade pearl hairpin in her hair. He was startled at first, then smiled and said, "I heard that you had left the capital and didn't know when you would return. Your sister Mu has been worrying about you since morning, worried that she wouldn't be able to see you tonight."
"You didn't even tell me you were back." Mu Qianyin smiled and tapped Xu Rongrong's forehead with her fingertips. "I prepared a New Year gift, but I don't want your father to get away with it."
Xu Rongrong quickly dodged backwards. Mu Rong was afraid that she would fall, so he reached out to steady her and then half-held her in his arms.
Seeing this, Mu Qianyin covered her mouth and laughed.
Seeing the teasing in her eyes, Xu Rongrong was shocked to realize the intimacy between the two and quickly stood up.
Mu Qianyin smiled brightly: "Why, Rong Ge'er even gave you the Nanyu Pearl Hairpin left by his mother, and you won't let him hold it?"
Xu Rongrong blushed instantly.
Mu Rong glanced at his little girl and saw that even the back of her neck was red with shame. He said gently, "Rongrong is shy, Third Princess, please don't tease her."
Mu Qianyin glared at Mu Rong in anger. "How can a man be so outgoing? I'm trying to help you. With your lukewarm attitude, when will you marry someone?"
Mu Rong readily accepted the advice: "The Third Princess is right. I will definitely work harder."
Seeing the two of them talking back and forth, each sentence was about her, Xu Rongrong couldn't help but get angry: "If I knew Sister Mu was like this, I wouldn't have come today."
"If you didn't come, I would be bored to death!" Mu Qianyin smiled.
Although she had her back to Concubine Shu, her intimacy and warmth were still reminding the person behind her not to underestimate Xu Rongrong!
Wu Tianxiao is a man after all, so he naturally cannot get involved in the conversations of the women.
He took out an exquisite water bag from his waist and handed it to Mu Rong: "Brother Rong, take a look at this."
Mu Rong was looking at his little girl and was suddenly interrupted, feeling a little unhappy.
But the Third Prince had already stuffed the object into his hand, so he had no choice but to take it. After briefly examining it, he frowned slightly, "Where did this come from? It looks stronger than the water bags used by the Great Zhou army."
"More than that!" The Third Prince smiled and unscrewed the water bag. "This is the hot water I ordered people to fill it with this early morning. Take a look."
Mu Rong was surprised and asked, "It's still hot?"
"Exactly! This is the water bag that the Western Yi sent as tribute this year. It's said to be made of yak hide, a unique species of Western Yi. Father gave me one as a gift. Rong'er, think about it, if my Great Zhou army could use this yak-hide water bag, wouldn't it be a blessing?"
Nowadays, most soldiers in the army use sheepskin water bags. Although they are light, they have very poor thermal insulation effect and can almost freeze into ice in winter.
The general's water bag is made of cowhide. Although it has better thermal insulation effect than sheepskin water bag, it is heavier.
This yak leather... is strong, lightweight, and warm, and is indeed suitable for military use.
Mu Rong nodded: "Your Highness is absolutely right."
Seeing his approval, the Third Prince's brows lit up even more, but before his smile could fully blossom, he turned a little melancholy. "It's a pity that yaks only grow in the Western Yi. Now that international trade is closed, yak hides from there can't be sold in the Great Zhou."
Mu Rong had an idea and was about to persuade the third prince to take the opportunity to persuade the emperor to reopen border trade.
But when he saw Xu Rongrong looking at him, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth to prevent her from getting suspicious.
He smiled and replied, "So, this item is a perfect example of the saying that things are precious because they are rare. If I covet such a precious item, Your Highness, would you be willing to part with it?"
"That won't do. This is the only one I have. If Rong Ge'er wants it, go find father!" The third prince took the water bag back from Mu Rong.
Seeing this, Mu Qianyin raised her eyebrows and said, "Look at how little you can do! If Rong Ge'er wants it, just give it to him. Then you can go ask father for another one."
"What does the third brother want? He even wants to make trouble for father?" The prince's voice came out clearly.