novelaction Chapter 109 Fang Yun's Secret
Chapter 109 Fang Yun's Secret
The crowd watching the excitement kept pointing and talking at Nangong Xun and Xue Yuping, laughing and mocking them...
Fang Yun and her group ignored the howling sounds behind them and turned to walk towards Ruyi Garden.
After returning to Ruyi Garden, Fang Yun returned to the hall and sat upright, then stepped aside and spoke in a low voice with Cao Ben.
"Uncle Cao, Xin'er has learned the language of the Desert Nation without a teacher. Don't tell anyone about it. If anyone asks, just say he learned it secretly from Nangong Xun..."
Cao Ben understood and nodded, leaving. His wife's concerns were not unreasonable. After all, the fact that both her children could speak the language of the Great Desert Country was inherently strange. She was worried that someone with ulterior motives would make a fuss about it.
If she hadn't been worried about the potential trouble her daughter Fang Qingqing might cause if she volunteered to be the reception officer for the Desert Kingdom, she would never have let Xin'er take that risk. With Xin'er's help, Qing'er could get through this situation safely.
She closed her eyes tiredly, and the scene from many years ago emerged in her mind.
A few days before her wedding with Nangong Xun, she took her maid into the mountains to burn incense and pray for blessings, but one of them got separated from the maid because she was too playful.
She got lost in a deep forest valley and couldn't find the way back. Frightened and terrified, she cried herself to sleep, and when she woke up, her clothes were in disarray.
She left behind a bamboo slip with foreign language on it.
The text on the bamboo slips is the language of the Desert Kingdom.
Strangely enough, Qing'er and Xin'er, brother and sister, have never had a master to teach them, yet they can both speak the language of the Great Desert Country fluently. Could it be because they are...
Fang Yun shook her head, not daring to think any further. She didn't want to share this secret with anyone unless it was absolutely necessary...
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Li Zhenting and his party arrived at the palace. Prince Jiajing was waiting there early. Due to the Empress's health, Concubine De performed official duties on behalf of Empress Lu.
Concubine De was in her early thirties, dressed solemnly and elegantly, and had a charming and beautiful appearance.
After Fang Qingqing paid her respects, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly. No wonder everyone was so eager to become the ruler of a certain country. The beauties in the harem alone were enough to dazzle anyone's eyes.
Even though this Defei didn't seem to be of the same ilk as Empress Lu, she couldn't be trusted. If someone could manage to stay safe under Lu Shufang's watchful eyes and stand out in the harem, if they didn't have some skills, they would have been banished to the cold palace long ago.
It is said that Defei has some connection with Lu Shufang. Her uncle is Sun Di, the general of the imperial guards under Lu Pei'an, and she can be regarded as the daughter of a Humen general.
"Autumn has arrived, and the weather is getting cooler. I know that Princess Yu is coming, so I specially asked the Imperial Household Department to make a few sets of clothes for her. I don't know if she likes them. Please don't be disgusted..."
Concubine De smiled and waved her hand, and several palace maids walked forward lightly.
Seeing four or five palace maids each holding some neatly folded clothes and bringing them to her, Fang Qingqing had no choice but to stand up and thank them repeatedly.
"Thank you, Empress Defei. How could my son deserve such a generous reward..."
Jiajing Wang happily raised his hand to smooth the beard on his chin. Look at how Concubine De does things. Everyone is happy, but Lu Shufang will be annoying behind people's backs!
Looking at the heartwarming scene in front of him, Prince Jiajing, who had been nervous about the visit of the envoy from the Desert Kingdom, suddenly became delighted.
Over the years, the harem has been full of chaos and confusion, with everyone scheming for their future and their own interests. Prince Jiajing is really fed up with it. If all the concubines in the harem could be as tolerant and kind as Concubine De, how could there be so many harem chaos?
It seems that his idea of deposing Empress Lu and supporting Concubine De to take the throne was correct.
"Hahaha, Qing'er, since it's a kind gesture from Concubine De, then just accept it. When you have time in the future, go to the palace more often to spend time with Concubine De. Concubine De's kitchen has good cooking skills, and since Qing'er is pregnant, you can use some nourishing food..."
"Thanks to the Emperor's great blessing, Prince Yu and Princess Yu are truly amazing. They got pregnant right after their wedding. Great Yan has a successor. This proves that God blesses Great Yan..."
Defei's timely words made Prince Jiajing's worries disappear. He laughed heartily and felt more relaxed.
Fang Qingqing saluted with a smile.
"Qing'er thanks the Emperor and the Empress Defei."
But she secretly muttered in her heart that this Concubine De was definitely not an easy person to deal with compared to Lu Shufang.
In just a few words, she showed that she was careless, kind and decent, and secretly put a smug look on Prince Jiajing, indirectly showing that Lu Shufang's son was a useless person. He was indeed a master!
"The envoy from the Desert Kingdom has arrived!"
A sharp eunuch's voice was heard, and the face of Prince Jiajing, who had originally had a smile on his face, suddenly darkened.
Over the years, the border countries have been eyeing the resource-rich Great Yan Kingdom. Among them, the strongest and most arrogant is the Great Desert Kingdom.
The Great Desert Kingdom is located in the northwest of the Great Yan Kingdom. Most of its residents live a nomadic life. They are tall, brave, good at fighting, and have a bad temper. If they disagree with something, they will fight bare-chested.
In order to maintain the stability of the border, King Jiajing put a lot of effort into it.
For years, we have signed various unequal treaties with the Great Desert Kingdom, sending gifts and seeking marriages, and finally enjoyed a few years of peace. But since last year, they have repeatedly provoked disputes. This time, I am afraid that they are visiting Dayan with bad intentions, and good intentions will not come!
“%…(%!~)*(&…))” (Prince Jiajing, long time no see!)
“*￥%@!￥……*（*……）” (After not seeing it for a few years, this palace has become even more magnificent. It seems that the Great Yan Kingdom is doing well!)
Just as everyone sat waiting for the envoy's arrival, a deafening roar suddenly erupted, along with a strong, sheep-like stench. Then, a nine-foot-tall, dark-skinned man with a wild beard and bare shoulders emerged, accompanied by a entourage of followers.
Fang Qingqing couldn't help but frown.
It seems that the reputation of the Tartars in the Desert Kingdom for being rude and arrogant is well-deserved.
The Great Yan Kingdom was a nation of propriety. As a princess, she had to stand up and greet every man she saw. These envoys also represented the face of the Great Desert Kingdom. If they were making such a fuss before they even entered, wouldn't that be a provocation to the Emperor of the Great Yan Kingdom?
“Hahaha! %&……&*（*）” (Where is Nangong Xun?)
The man who was walking briskly, clasped his fists, raised his head, stretched his neck and looked around with a puzzled look on his face, and then muttered to himself.
In the past, when I visited the Great Yan Kingdom, it was Nangong Xun who received me. I was thinking of conspiring with Nangong Xun, so why is he gone now?
A group of people entered the hall, and a strong smell of rancid meat hit their noses. Concubine De, who was known for her dignity and grace, lowered her head in panic and could not bear to look directly at it. Prince Jiajing held his breath.
This smell is really too strong.
Li Zhenting couldn't help but look at Fang Qingqing who was sitting next to him with concern. She was sensitive to smells in the early stages of pregnancy and would vomit continuously when she smelled greasy smells. He was really worried that this smell would make her feel uncomfortable.
What you worry about will come true. Fang Qingqing was about to stand up to answer when she couldn't control the strong nausea. She stretched her neck and was about to vomit with a vomiting sound.
"vomit……"
She tried her best to keep her voice as low as possible. Ahem, this was really a bit embarrassing.