Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

On this day of the New Year, Mrs. Lan and her mother-in-law received an invitation from Fu Xi.

Concubine Lan was going to take Pingyang to the banquet. Concubine Yongqin said sarcastically: "Since I came to the capital, Pingyang has not yet visited Fu Xi. According to etiquette, I should take the child there, but I mentioned it to her yesterday. And, this kid is so unwilling."

Now that Li Xiang has been eliminated from the candidates for son-in-law, Princess Yongqin is naturally no longer as enthusiastic about Fu Xi as before.

Concubine Lan saw what her daughter-in-law was thinking. She frowned and said meaningfully: "Don't be short-sighted. Although you don't plan to marry Pingyang to Brother Xiang now, in the future Pingyang will marry in Beijing. If there is Fu Xi, With Aunt Huang’s support, she doesn’t know how much trouble she will save.”

Sure enough, Jiang is still old and spicy. When Princess Yongqin heard this, she immediately agreed and said: "Okay, I will go and persuade Pingyang."

Pingyang was helpless by his mother, so he had no choice but to follow his grandmother and Lai to the princess's house for a banquet.

Arrived at the princess's residence, a female official in charge was waiting outside the gate. Pingyang was helped by the female official to get out of the carriage. Before she could stand firmly on the ground, she saw a man driving a horse straight towards here.

It is Li Xiang.

“I have met the Third Young Master.” The female officials who came to greet Mrs. Lan and others bowed down and saluted Li Xiang.

Li Xiang turned over and dismounted, raised his hand to ask the female officials to excuse themselves, then came to Mrs. Lan and others, respectfully gave a junior salute to Mrs. Lan and Princess Yongqin, and said: "I have seen Mrs. Concubine, aunt."

 The young man is personable, gentle and polite.

When Taifei Lan saw Li Xiang, she couldn't help but smile slightly. Then she thought about how he was at odds with her granddaughter, and the old man frowned subconsciously.

 For a time, Mrs. Lan felt happy and regretful at the same time.

“Brother Xiang, please excuse me.” Concubine Lan helped Li Xiang up with her own hands and asked with a smile, “Are you here to spend the holidays with your mother?”

Li Xiang greeted him and said, "That's right. My brother, sister-in-law and sister are also here. I'm on duty today, so I'm a little late."

Because Li Xiang had been eliminated from the candidate list of son-in-law, Mrs. Lan’s mother-in-law and her mother-in-law had a warm greeting with Li Xiang at the residence, but they did not take the initiative to introduce Pingyang to Li Xiang. However, Li Xiang glanced at Li Xiang standing not far away. Pingyang looked at her and asked proactively: "This is cousin Pingyang."

Princess Yongqin looked back at her daughter after hearing the sound. Seeing Pingyang's pale expression, she smiled unnaturally and replied: "This is my little girl Pingyang." After saying that, Princess Yongqin greeted Pingyang and said, "Quickly Come and meet your cousin."

I really can’t hide even if I want to.

When Pingyang saw Li Xiang, he couldn't help but feel blocked.

Pingyang walked to his mother, bowed to Li Xiang expressionlessly, and said hello lightly.

Facing Pingyang's indifference, Li Xiang didn't care at all. He smiled and greeted Pingyang: "That day, my cousin went to the mansion to play with the third sister. After you left, Jin Yan was full of praise for my cousin. Now the mansion She is the only girl living here, and she is very lonely on weekdays. If my cousin is free, she often goes to the house to play."

Facing Li Xiang's warm greetings, Pingyang only nodded slightly as a response. Seeing that Li Xiang was about to speak, Pingyang had already turned away.

"Auntie Huang is still waiting. Grandma, let's not keep Auntie Huang waiting." With that, Pingyang helped Princess Lan into the princess's residence.

Princess Yongqin walked beside Pingyang and teased her secretly: "Why are you so rude when your cousin talks to you?"

Although Princess Yongzin spoke in a low voice, Li Xiang who was following behind could hear her clearly. He was not annoyed at all. He raised his eyes and glanced at Pingyang, then followed Princess Lan and others into the house. When Pingyang followed his grandmother and mother into the main hall, Li Xiang, his wife and Jin Yan had already arrived. They were accompanying Fu Xi and waiting for Concubine Lan and others. Fu Xi met Ping Yang and praised him, but Ping Yang just responded politely. After a few words, he sat down silently next to Jin Yan.

After the distinguished guests were seated, the maids filed in to serve fragrant tea and fruits.

Jin Yan fell in love with Ping Yang. When she saw Ping Yang, she was eager to talk to her. It happened that the palace maid came to pour tea for them. Jin Yan was just talking and inadvertently raised her hand to knock over the tea cup. Ping Yang sat with her. At the same time, a cup of tea poured all over them.

Jin Yan immediately jumped up from the chair, using a handkerchief to splash the tea spilled on her skirt, while shouting: "Oh my, my second sister-in-law ordered this Sichuan brocade skirt to be cut for me. I like it best." , I just got pregnant today and it’s so ruined.”

“It’s just a skirt, it’s not worth this.” Fu Xi said angrily.

“Just ask them to cut an identical one for you tomorrow.” Jing Shu pulled Jin Yan over and comforted her.

 The little girl was spoiled. Although her mother and sister-in-law comforted her, she still pouted and looked unhappy.

The palace maid who spilled the tea knew her sin and quickly knelt down to apologize. Seeing that Jin Yan had been led down to change clothes by the palace servants, the palace servant had no choice but to apologize for Pingyang who had also spilled the tea: " The slave girl soiled the princess's skirt, and the slave girl will definitely compensate the princess for the loss."

Pingyang smiled slightly and replied: "You made an unintentional mistake, so there is no need to panic about it. I don't blame you, and I won't ask you to compensate."

 “Thank you, Princess, for your forgiveness,”

After saying that, the palace maid took out a brocade handkerchief to wipe the tea stains on Pingyang's skirt, but was stopped by Pingyang. Pingyang caught a glimpse of her painfully red hands, frowned and said: "Your hands are burned, please apply it quickly." Just put on the plaster."

The little palace maid had just made a mistake. She had been panicking and didn't realize the burn on her hand. Now that Pingyang reminded her like this, she came to her senses and hurriedly replied: "This little injury is not a problem."

"Your skin is so burned. If you don't take care of it quickly, you may get scars."

Since entering the princess's mansion, Pingyang has always had a stoic expression. It wasn't until she saw the injury on the little palace maid's hand that she showed her true temperament.

This hall is huge. Fuxi, Princess Lan, Princess Jingshu and others are sitting in the upper room. Pingyang and Jinyan are sitting far away for the convenience of talking. Therefore, regarding matters here, the upper room people are totally unaware.

Pingyang saw that the little palace maid refused to go down. She stood up and walked to Fu Xi. She bowed slightly to Fu Xi and begged for the little palace lady: "Emperor Aunt, this little palace lady made an unintentional mistake. My niece saw her hand. The injury is severe, and I asked the imperial aunt to allow her to go down and apply medicine."

Fu Xi didn't pay attention to the little twist just now. She only focused on talking to Concubine Lan and Concubine Yongqin. Suddenly, her niece stood up and begged for a young palace servant. She was stunned for a moment, and then agreed: " Then just let the palace man go down."

"Thank you, Auntie Huang." Pingyang thanked him, and then walked up to the little palace maid, urging her: "Auntie Huang also agreed, please go down quickly."

As she said that, she took the little palace lady's hand, frowned and said: "Your skin is delicate, so you must take good care of it. When you go back, apply some medicine to reduce swelling and pain. When the wound no longer hurts, You also need to apply some moisturizing and scar-removing ointment, and be sure not to get it exposed to water in the past few days, otherwise, you may get infected."

Most of the daughters of powerful families are arrogant. The maid did not expect that such a noble princess would have such a pure and kind heart. She bowed deeply to Pingyang and said gratefully: "Thank you, princess."

Pingyang looked at her, her pure eyes as clear as spring water. She urged the young palace servant: "No need to thank me, just go and apply the medicine."

"Little princess, you are so kind." The young palace man smiled brightly at Ping Yang and slowly retreated.