Not long after the Su family was promoted to marquis, news came out that Princess Yongning's husband Tang Yuan was also conferred the title of Marquis of Anle, and this title could be inherited for five generations.
This is a great favor! Since ancient times, most of the princesses' husbands have no real power, and they only have the title of husband-in-law. This title cannot be passed down to future generations. If it is a favored princess, it is okay, and generally they can seek shade for their children. But if it is an unfavored princess, after her death, the princess's mansion and the wealth of the princess's mansion will be taken back.
Now Princess Yongning no longer has any such worries.
Because Tang Yuan has also been awarded the title of Marquis for his military merits! Their family is now extremely honored and favored, and there is nothing to worry about. Moreover, Tang Qingfeng is also very motivated and has military merits.
People feel refreshed when they are happy. Princess Yongning seemed to have suddenly become several years younger. When she brought the Lady of Xianning County to the palace to express her gratitude, she couldn't stop smiling.
Emperor Yuanfeng was also in a happy mood, so when he saw Princess Yongning was so happy, he couldn't help but smile and joked: "It can be seen that this reward is in line with the wishes of the emperor sister."
Princess Yongning thanked him again: "I would like to thank Your Majesty for his grace. I am so humbled."
"What's there to be afraid of? My brother-in-law earned it with his own ability. He deserves it." Emperor Yuanfeng didn't care. He praised Tang Yuan and Tang Qingfeng a few times. His eyes fell on the Princess of Xianning County. He smiled and asked, "By the way, is Xianning still unmarried?"
Princess Yongning didn't know why he suddenly thought of asking this, but she still smiled and said, "I came to ask for your grace. I found a family for her and wanted to ask Your Majesty to grant her a marriage. This way, I can be regarded as doing my duty to the child's mother."
Emperor Yuanfeng was now using Tang Yuan smoothly, and was also very satisfied with Princess Yongning, who never caused trouble and was very cautious. Since she said so, Emperor Yuanfeng certainly had no reason to object, and asked with interest: "Has it been decided? Whose family is it? Xianning is so gentle and sensible, who has such a blessing?"
Princess Yongning saw Xianning County Lady lower her head in embarrassment, so she smiled and replied, "She is Lord Yang's second grandson."
Lord Yang
Emperor Yuanfeng thought for a moment and then realized: "Are you talking about the second grandson of Prime Minister Yang?"
Princess Yongning hurriedly shook her head: "No, no, no, he is the second grandson of Lord Yang from the Taichang Temple."
Emperor Yuanfeng naturally also had an impression of Lord Yang of the Taichang Temple, after all, he was also a high-ranking official of the fourth rank.
He hummed and said with a smile, "Why did you marry into their family?"
Princess Yongning was a little embarrassed: "This... Isn't the Taichang Temple responsible for awarding rewards to the son-in-law? The son-in-law and Lord Yang's eldest son have known each other for a long time. They met each other in Guizhou. Now they know that Lord Yang's second son has also gone to Yunnan to quell the rebellion and has accumulated merits to the rank of a thousand households, so they are thinking of getting engaged. The two families have already met each other. Family background is secondary. What's rare is that the child is really good. He comes from a good family, but he is not a playboy. Instead, he is calm and capable. He is not afraid of hardship or fatigue at a young age. Now he has escorted His Highness back with the army. In the future, it depends on the Military Selection Department to see where he will be transferred. But it's fine like this. People with ability will stand out wherever they go."
Emperor Yuanfeng fully agreed with Princess Yongning's words.
Moreover, what Princess Yongning said was indeed well-founded and sincere.
He approved it with a wave of his hand, and also asked Empress Dowager Tian and Concubine Pang to give the Princess of Xianning the most precious gifts.
This gave even more face to the Princess of Xianning County, and Princess Yongning hurriedly expressed her gratitude again.
Emperor Yuanfeng waited until Princess Yongning left the palace before he could not help but sigh to Concubine Pang, and then said, "My sister is really a smart person. She can see through things and make clear decisions. In this important matter of marriage, we cannot just look at the surface. We have to see what the child is like and whether he can be trusted. Look at Xianning's mother back then. She got the wrong person... Isn't it?! My sister has figured it out now. Instead of those superficial efforts, it is better to choose a real one. This is the best!"
Concubine Pang understood what Emperor Yuanfeng meant and said with a smile, "I was just about to tell you, Your Majesty. You asked me to select candidates, and I did select a few ladies from the list sent by the Ministry of Rites. What do you think?"
Emperor Yuanfeng said, "Bring it here for me to see."
The Ministry of Rites has always been reliable in its work, especially when it comes to selecting concubines for the prince, so they naturally dare not be careless. The candidates were compiled into a booklet, in which each lady occupied two pages separately, one page was their portrait, and the other page was their family background, their father and brothers' official positions, and some deeds.
It is quite detailed.
Emperor Yuanfeng looked carefully and found that several girls from civil servant families had bound feet. He frowned and said, "We don't want these girls! Taizu has already banned foot binding, but some people are self-righteous and stubborn. What good daughters can they raise?"
After Concubine Pang had written it down, he picked out a few more and nodded, saying, "These are worth a look. How about this, you hold a flower banquet in the palace and say that you are here to accompany Eleven, and see what these girls are like."
Concubine Pang agreed seriously.
Emperor Yuanfeng suddenly spoke again: "By the way, call in the little girl from the Su family as well."
Concubine Pang was stunned and did not understand what Emperor Yuanfeng meant.
This is to select concubines for the princes, and Su Yao was also called into the palace
Which prince is he planning to introduce Su Yao to
For some reason, Concubine Pang's heart was pounding violently.
Emperor Yuanfeng did not say much, but just said: "Let Eleven get along with them more. After all, Xianning is about to get married, and she is about the same age as Xianning..."
He frowned, as if he was thinking about something.
Concubine Pang didn't dare to disturb him, but she was still worried. Thinking of Emperor Yuanfeng's brilliant idea, she couldn't help feeling a little confused.
If Emperor Yuanfeng really considers Su Yao as a candidate, does that mean...
She quickly suppressed her thoughts, bit her tongue to calm herself down, and smiled without changing her expression, "This girl is still childish, but fortunately, she has learned some manners from following that little girl Su Yao, and is no longer just arrogant. This way, I can rest assured. As you said, parents have to make plans for their children. It would be a blessing if she could be as sober and rational as Sister Yongning."
Otherwise, if she turned out to be like Princess Yong'an, it would be the end of her, and no amount of favor would be enough to wear her out.