Quick Wear Beauty

Chapter 1056 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (178)

Chapter 1056: The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (One Hundred and Seventy-Eight)

The Queen Mother was an elder with a kind face. Although the years had left some marks on her face, as the most respected woman in Zhao State, she never lacked resources for maintenance.

There was a constant stream of people eager to please her, so despite her poor health and a slightly haggard face, she looked no more than fifty years old.

From the conversation with the Queen Mother, Qingli learned that the Queen Mother summoned her because she heard that she and Wei Ying were about to get married.

"Aying's grandmother and I were cousins, and she was incredibly kind to me. Unfortunately, she was widowed at a young age, raising her children alone. Her daughter-in-law also died young, and she was also responsible for the affairs of the entire mansion. In her early years, she worried a lot about me, her younger sister. Ultimately, her overwork shortened her life."

There was a hint of sadness in the Queen Mother's words, but her tone was very calm, and it was obvious that the pain had long been relieved.

The Queen Mother rarely talked about her past, but Qingli knew a little about her life experience.

The Queen Mother was born into a military family. Her father died in battle, and her mother followed him, leaving her alone. At the age of seven, she began living with her uncle.

Her uncle's family had a daughter, who later became the old lady of Annan Marquis Mansion, four years older than the empress dowager. When the empress dowager came to her uncle's house, her aunt had been bedridden due to injuries sustained during childbirth, so her cousin often took care of her.

Two sisters, one entered the palace, the other married into a marquis's mansion, one was out of favor, and the other was a widow. Their lives were very difficult and they could only comfort each other.

In fact, the current emperor has great trust in the Annan Marquisate, and it is precisely because of this relationship. He has no real maternal family, and in the process of seizing the throne, his cousin, the old marquis Wei Zhuo, who controls the military power, helped him a lot.

Wei Zhuo also suffered from a serious old illness, which made it difficult for him to move and even stand.

Wei Ying went to war on behalf of his father that year.

Qingli listened quietly to the Queen Mother reminiscing about the past and expressing her satisfaction with Wei Ying.

"Aying is young and promising, a promising child. You are also the daughter-in-law that my cousin values. You two are a match made in heaven. Seeing you get married, I am also happy for my cousin."

The Queen Mother smiled slightly, with a hint of kindness in her eyes.

Afterwards, the Queen Mother ordered someone to present a set of exquisite jewelry to Qingli.

"This was specially made by a master that my cousin asked to be made. It took three years to complete. It was originally intended to be my dowry, but later... it was never used anyway. Now I'll give it to you as a souvenir." There was a hint of regret in the Queen Mother's words, but more of it was her expectation for Qingli.

The Queen Mother was so generous in giving her such precious collections that Qingli naturally could not refuse and respectfully accepted the generous gift.

It was already late, so the Queen Mother ordered Yin Tong to see her off, accompanied by several palace maids. After all, the Queen Mother had given her more than just one set of jewelry as a gift, so the palace maids all held the boxes and followed Qingli to the Yaotai Hall, where the palace banquet was held.

When the group passed by Qingning Pavilion where Qingli had just changed clothes, the pavilion was crowded with female relatives. When they saw Qingli and her group, their expressions were full of surprise.

"Isn't it that she is in there with..."

"It seems someone wants to slander the Prime Minister's daughter."

"I just said, what girl doesn't know who to choose."

"Who is in there?"

"Come to think of it, Marquis Annan is nowhere to be seen." Yin Tong looked at the scene in front of her, frowning, her heart full of confusion: What on earth is going on?

At this moment, the emperor came out of the pavilion. Yintong, Qingli and others hurriedly bowed and greeted him.

"Did Miss Song go to see the Queen Mother?" There was a hint of inquiry in the emperor's tone.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is so kind that she has gifted me with many treasures to celebrate your wedding." Qingli answered respectfully.

"You are deeply loved by the Empress Dowager." The emperor's gaze swept over Qingli, and a barely perceptible strange color flashed in his eyes.

At this time, Concubine Shu also came out from the pavilion, looking unhappy. She said:

"Everyone, go away. It's just that the Seventh Prince is drunk and resting inside. A little palace maid is spreading rumors that someone is desecrating the palace. It's absolutely ridiculous."

However, at this time, someone came to report that the Ninth Princess fell into the water and was rescued by Marquis Annan. After waking up, she insisted on marrying Marquis Annan, otherwise she would hang herself.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their eyes to Qingli.

How come it just happened that all the drama today happened to be happening to this engaged couple?