The Prince Regent’s Violent Medical Consort Chapter 163: Should I kowtow
Should I kowtow in Chapter 163
Now, all those present here are people with more distinguished status. In addition to the elders in the Xia clan, there are also important officials in the dynasty.
In addition to the regent and the crown prince, there are also Mrs. Liang, the commander of the Zhongshu Province, Mr. Cui, Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Xiao, the Duke of Jingguo and Mrs. Xiao, the couple from Huaibei, the eldest princess, Murong Zhuangzhuang, etc. Everyone's title is thrown out, and it is a prominent person.
As everyone watched Xia Wan'er walk in, Xi Niang smiled and said, "Second miss is serving tea to Madam."
"Kneel!" Xi Niang said.
Xia Wan'er knelt down in front of Ximen Xiaoyue, Xi Niang came up with tea, "Second miss pays a visit to mother."
Xia Wan'er kowtowed, then raised her head, took the tea from Xi Niang's tea tray and gave it to Ximen Xiaoyue, smiling: "Mother, please use tea."
Ximen Xiaoyue took the tea with a smile, took a sip, then put it down, Xi Niang handed the red envelope, Ximen Xiaoyue took it and handed it to Xia Wan'er, saying: "Get up."
Xia Wan'er took the red envelope, "Thank you mother!"
Xiniang smiled and said, "After drinking this cup of tea, I will continue my parents' favor. Second Miss, please come to stand behind Madam."
Xia Wan'er stood up and walked behind Ximen Xiaoyue, looking contented.
From now on, Ximen Xiaoyue is her mother. As for her biological mother, Chen Linglong, she will gradually fade out of everyone's attention over time. I will remember who Chen Linglong is.
The old lady and Prime Minister Xia are very satisfied with Xia Wan'er's cooperation.
Now they are more worried about Xia Zi'an.
However, it is expected that with so many guests present, she would not refuse to serve tea, because Xia Wan'er, the future prince concubine, has already served tea and called her mother, so she will not lose her sense of being the eldest sister.
If she really doesn't serve tea, she is the only one who will be disrespectful.
Xia Zi'an, who was long in coming, came in front of everyone's eyes. She came in like a whirlwind and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I've made everyone wait for a long time."
After she came in, before Xi Niang could speak, she took out a red envelope from her sleeve and handed it to Ximen Xiaoyue, then took a cup of tea from Xi Niang's saucer, drank it all in one gulp, and said with a smile: "All It’s a family, my aunt doesn’t have to serve me tea, I just drink it.”
After drinking the tea, she put the cup back into Xi Niang's saucer, seeing everyone's surprise, and Ximen Xiaoyue's gloomy face, she couldn't help but stunned, "What's wrong?"
Xiniang hurriedly said: "The eldest miss is going to serve tea to the madam."
Zi An snorted, as if a little shocked, "Really? Xi Niang means that I want to serve tea to my aunt, right?"
The old lady lowered her face, "What auntie? It's called mother."
"But I have a mother, so this one is a little mother?" Zi An was very at a loss, and looked at Xi Niang a little sullenly, "Xi Niang, you know the rules, teach me, according to the rules, I will Shouldn't it be time to offer tea to my aunt... no, little mother?"
Xiniang was invited by the Duke of Jin, so naturally she had to do what Ximen Xiaoyue wanted, saying: "Miss, because Madam entered the gate of the Xiangfu as a flat wife, and she was also a Today's Yipin has ordered the madam, the eldest lady should serve tea to the madam and respect her mother again."
Zi An suddenly realized, and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I misunderstood the law, thinking that the flat wife is also a concubine."
Everyone was stunned. It was absolutely impossible to throw these words out, because "House Law. Marriage Gate" stipulates that a flat wife is a concubine. The eldest lady is serving tea, because the lady in the main room is not there.
Xiniang's expression also changed slightly. At this moment, she had no way to tell Zian that she should kneel and serve tea, otherwise, she would be violating the law.
If this matter is more realistic than the law, then everything must be done according to the law, and the rules set by Ximen Xiaoyue must be abolished.
The old lady's face darkened a little more, "Zi'an, you are about to marry the regent prince, don't be ridiculous, hurry up and serve tea to your mother."
This is actually intended for the Prince Regent. Let the Prince Regent speak out and teach him a lesson. He doesn't understand the rules, because Ximen Xiaoyue is a first-class wife, and Zian doesn't have any title. If the Prince Regent respects the ceremony Xia Zian should kneel down and offer tea.
The old lady felt that the Prince Regent should not offend the Duke of Jin's family because of such a small problem. He is a smart man, and he knows that offending Jin Guogong's family is not good for him.
However, Murong Jie didn't seem to understand what the old lady meant. He sat upright on the chair, lightly tapping his fingers on the armrest, with an impatient look on his face.
As if the so-called red tape was a waste of his time.
Murong Zhuangzhuang also had the same look with him. She didn't ask about it, but just felt a little impatient.
On the other hand, the crown prince was very displeased, and said to Zi'an, "What are you doing? I'll ask you to kneel and serve tea. Just do it."
Zi An was very cooperative and said, "His Royal Highness's orders will be followed by ministers and daughters."
After speaking, I reached for the cup of tea.
Ximen Xiaoyue's expression improved slightly. She adjusted her skirt and waited for Zi'an to kneel.
However, Mrs. Liang said at this time, "Wait!"
Zi An stopped his hand and looked at Mrs. Liang suspiciously.
Everyone looked at him, and most of them understood why Mrs. Liang stopped Zi'an from serving tea.
Because the prince made a sound, if the prince didn't make a sound, Mrs. Liang would not care whether Zi An kneeled or kowtowed.
Sometimes when so-called rules conflict with the law, the law must come first.
The prince asked Xia Zi'an to serve tea, which was originally against the law. When the prince did something that violated the law and spread it out, wouldn't the prince be laughed at? If Murong Jie wanted to be held accountable, he could still be held accountable.
Therefore, it is impossible for Taifu to allow such a thing to happen.
Mr. Liang said lightly: "According to my Da Zhou's "Household Law. Marriage Gate", a flat wife is a concubine. If the eldest lady serves tea to her, it is equivalent to a disordered wife and concubinage position, which violates the law."
Ximen Xiaoyue clenched her clothes tightly, her face turned blue with anger. Since the law has been brought out, naturally she can no longer ask Xia Zi'an to offer tea, but she didn't accept the red envelope that Xia Zi'an handed over. , do not charge is not.
If you accept it, wouldn't it be the same as admitting that you are a concubine? But if you don't accept it, the red envelope will be placed in front of you, and you can't lose it.
Xia Wan'er saw that Xia Zian had been grinding and was unwilling to serve tea, so she wanted to please Ximen Xiaoyue, and said to Zian: "Sister, don't make trouble again, after serving tea to mother, everyone is a family, what about wives and concubines? Where is family and status important?"
Zi'an was a little embarrassed and looked at Mrs. Liang, "Sir, should I knock or not?"
Mr. Liang cursed Zian's cruelty in her heart. It was clear that she was unwilling to kneel and kowtow, but she seemed to be at a loss and pushed the responsibility onto others.
Seeing this, the old lady said to Mrs. Liang: "Since she is a flat wife, she is the wife of the Xiangfu. As a descendant of the Xiangfu, it is appropriate to kowtow and serve tea to the wife. Moreover, Xiaoyue has a title in her body. According to the etiquette system, even an old man has to bow to her, so why bother being a junior?"
Mr. Liang nodded, "The old lady is right. If you use the title, the eldest lady should indeed serve tea to the lady."
"Fart!"
A low, displeased voice sounded outside the door, and you knew it was Prince Li.