Chapter 113 Sheng Family
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is coming to visit our home?" Old Madam Sheng was surprised and looked at Madam Kong.
When Madam Kong heard this, she was also surprised.
"Yes." Sheng Changbai nodded and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said he wanted to come and see Madam Kong."
Old Madam Sheng didn't believe what she heard. If Sheng Changbai could think of it, then she could naturally think of it too.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is definitely not coming to the Sheng family because of Nanny Kong. This is just an excuse.
Even though I know it, I can't say it out loud.
"I understand. Go and inform the eldest lady and ask her to get ready quickly," said Old Lady Sheng.
"Yes, grandson, I'll take my leave!" Sheng Changbai bowed and walked out.
"What do you think about this matter?" Old Lady Sheng looked at Grandma Kong.
Hearing this, Madam Kong smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest, I think I'm pretty good at judging people. I was just temporarily misjudged about your granddaughter. But I really can't see through the Crown Prince. I really can't guess the purpose of his coming to the Sheng family."
"Then we can only take it one step at a time. Even if you can't guess the Crown Prince's intentions, you must know his preferences, right?" said Old Lady Sheng.
Upon hearing this, Madam Kong did not hide her feelings. She told Zhao Xing about his preferences and reminded him, "Remember to ask the Fifth Miss to dress up well. When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince attended the polo club before, he invited the daughter of Duke Ying and the granddaughter of Mr. Yu to come over and talk to them many times. When His Royal Highness comes, he may want to meet the Fifth Miss."
"Okay, I've got that in mind." Mrs. Sheng nodded.
She had also heard about this matter, and to be honest, Zhao Xing's behavior was somewhat unethical.
Although Zhang Guifen and the eldest daughter of the Yu family had both been designated as the Crown Prince's concubines, they did not get married after all.
But it wasn’t a big deal, we weren’t alone together, and no one brought it up.
"I told you before that tomorrow is an opportunity," said Grandma Kong.
"Well, I know what's going on." Old Mrs. Sheng said thoughtfully.
……
When Madam Wang learned that the Crown Prince was coming home, she happily ordered people to clean the yard and the house.
The news soon reached Linqi Pavilion, and Lin Xiaoniang quickly asked someone to call Sheng Changfeng and Molan over.
"Tomorrow His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will come to our house. This is an opportunity. Mo'er, get up early tomorrow morning and come to your mother to dress you up. If you are lucky enough to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, you must perform well." Mrs. Lin advised.
"Mother, how can the Crown Prince take two concubines from the Sheng family? Besides, there is no way His Royal Highness will meet me. Isn't this a waste of effort?" Molan pouted.
"What do you know? Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. What if? Do you want to be stepped on by Rulan for the rest of your life?" Lin Xiaoniang shouted.
When Molan heard this, a hint of hatred appeared in her eyes. Ever since Rulan was designated as the prince's concubine, Lin Xiaoniang had always told her not to fight with Rulan.
There was no way. Even Sheng Hong was kind to Rulan when she didn't make any big mistakes.
If she fights with Rulan, she will be the one who suffers.
She has suffered a lot from Rulan over the years, but she dared not fight back.
"Mo'er."
Lin Xiaoniang put her arm around Molan's shoulders, helped her sit down on the couch, and said, "You are far superior to Rulan and Minglan in both appearance and talent. If Rulan can't be replaced, then Minglan can't be replaced? As long as the Crown Prince shows some interest in you, your father will definitely agree to replace you. Once you enter the palace, with your looks and the tricks your mother has taught you over the years, it won't be difficult to win the Crown Prince's favor."
"Sister, I think what mother said makes sense. We can try to make this happen." Sheng Changfeng said.
The young masters he usually made friends with were all very polite to him, because she had an elder brother who was the crown prince's study companion, and a younger sister who was the future crown prince's concubine.
However, this brother and sister are not from the same mother and their relationship is average.
If his own sister could enter the palace to serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, or even become his concubine, those people would certainly be more polite to him.
"Don't just talk about your sister. You are a brother and you will have to accompany your father tomorrow. Remember to behave well. If you are noticed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we three mothers will really turn things around." Lin Xiaoniang said.
"Mom, don't worry, I will definitely perform well then." Sheng Changfeng patted his chest and said. But after Sheng Hong came back and learned the news, he first went to see Old Lady Sheng, and after discussing it, he went to Sheng Wei's house and asked Sheng Wei to come over tomorrow to help entertain His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Now Sheng Wei is also the prince's man. With Sheng Wei present, even if it is not a good thing, it will not be too difficult for the Sheng family for Sheng Wei's sake.
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The next morning, Cao Qin brought a team of imperial guards and eunuchs and arrived at the Sheng family first.
After Zhao Xing arrived, the whole process of preparing tea and eating snacks was supervised from the beginning until they were delivered to Zhao Xing.
In a room in Shou'an Hall, Rulan was dressed up and changed into new clothes. She was talking to Minglan.
Knowing that the guards of the East Palace had already entered the palace, and that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be here soon, she asked nervously, "Sixth sister, do you think His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will see me?"
"Fifth sister, do you want His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to see you, or do you not want His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to see you?" Minglan said with a smile.
"I don't know either." Rulan shook her head in confusion.
She is thirteen years old now, and although she is carefree, she understands some things.
She didn't know how dangerous the palace was, but she knew a little bit.
She was destined to be the Crown Prince's woman, an identity that brought her both honor and great pressure.
Normally, she would go out with Madam Wang and get to know some young ladies from officials and noble families.
Because of this status, those whose families were higher than the Sheng family were very kind to her.
At first, Rulan was very proud of this, but one day she accidentally heard those people talking about her behind her back.
They said that with her personality, she would definitely not be liked by the Crown Prince when she entered the palace in the future, and her fate would be miserable.
It was precisely because of this that Rulan was very worried, fearing that the Crown Prince would not like her in the future, which would be like being banished to the cold palace, as those people said.
"Fifth sister, don't worry, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a very kind person." Minglan comforted.
"How do you know?" Rulan asked puzzledly.
"I heard it from Sister Yanran." Minglan said with a somewhat unnatural look.
In fact, she had met Zhao Xing and talked to him.
Once at the polo field, she and Yu Yanran were talking, and Zhao Xing came over and said a few words to her.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince gave her the impression that he was not at all arrogant and was very kind to others.
In fact, Minglan was full of gratitude towards Zhao Xing. A few years ago, she accidentally learned that her father had changed so much over the years because he was warned by the people around the prince.
Sheng Hong's transformation made life much better for her mother and brother, so she was naturally grateful.
While the two sisters were talking about Zhao Xing, Zhao Xing came to the Sheng family in a carriage.
At the gate of the Sheng family, Old Lady Sheng and Nanny Kong were in front, brothers Sheng Hong and Sheng Wei were on both sides, Madam Wang was standing next to Sheng Hong, and Sheng Changbai, Sheng Changfeng and Sheng Changwu were standing at the back, waiting for Zhao Xing to arrive.
Seeing a team of imperial guards escorting the carriage approaching, the Sheng family waited for the carriage to stop before stepping forward and bowing, saying, "Welcome, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Zhao Xing leaned out of the carriage and said with a smile, "No need to be polite."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Zhao Xing stepped down from the carriage on the sedan chair, looked at Madam Kong and smiled, "Madam, you look good, so I feel relieved."
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