After returning from the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace and then to Fengzao Palace, Aunt Cui hurriedly came up to report to Concubine Pang: "Your Majesty, the old lady sent a letter in to ask for an audience."
For example, concubines of their status could have their families come to the palace to meet the emperor on the first and fifteenth day of every month. This was already an old rule. However, because Mrs. Pang was old, she had to go through many etiquettes when she came to the palace. Concubine Pang usually did not allow her mother to come because she was afraid of bothering the old lady.
This time, Old Madam Pang personally sent a letter to ask for an audience. She knew what it was about. After a moment's hesitation, Concubine Pang said, "Let the Ministry of Internal Affairs deliver the letter."
Old Lady Pang brought the wife of Duke Ping into the palace. They first went to pay a visit to Empress Dowager Tian, and then came to Fengzao Palace.
After dismissing the palace servants, Old Lady Pang spoke first: "Your Majesty, there are rumors going around..."
Concubine Pang held the cup and drank a sip of tea. Autumn was about to pass, and the weather was already a little chilly in the morning and evening. She looked at the sky outside and said softly, "It's all true."
The wife of Duke Ping fell silent for a moment. Old Madam Pang was silent for a moment, and then she said, "It's fate. Sometimes you think about it, God really doesn't lie to you anymore." She looked at Concubine Pang and said softly, "Your Majesty, this is fate."
Who could have expected that King Zhuang would fall, which was a good thing.
In terms of birth and seniority, he should be the fifth prince, but who would have known that Xiao Heng would suddenly appear out of nowhere.
As experienced as Mrs. Pang, she immediately realized that she could not argue anymore.
She looked at her elegant daughter and pointed out the key point without any reservation: "If the emperor wanted to appoint someone else, he would not have cleared the name of the crown prince first, nor would he have allowed Xiao Heng to live in Chonghua Palace. Your Majesty, don't rush and don't rush."
King Zhuang died on this.
Emperor Yuanfeng was not yet old and incompetent, but he regarded himself as the master of the country, appointing people based on personal connections and punishing dissidents. He really thought Emperor Yuanfeng was a blind man.
The Pang family has been through thick and thin and is the most aware of current affairs, so they have been able to stand firm for so many years.
After all, a woman's ties are only temporary. To maintain them, she needs a man who is capable and capable of making achievements.
If the Fifth Prince had that opportunity, the Pang family would certainly use all their strength to help him, but if he didn't have that chance, the family would not force him to do so at the cost of the lives of the entire clan.
Concubine Pang laughed and said, "I know these words without you having to tell me. Don't worry, I know what to do."
There is still a lot of time. No matter what, it is right to walk and see. She will not be dazzled by something illusory.
Seeing that her daughter thought the same, Mrs. Pang breathed a sigh of relief, and her heartstrings also relaxed. She smiled and said, "There is one thing that I need to pay more attention to."
Concubine Pang looked at her mother and immediately understood what her mother meant. She raised her eyebrows and said, "You mean... marriage?"
Old Madam Pang nodded and said, "The age difference between the eldest grandson and the fifth prince is not much. The fifth prince is about to choose a concubine, so the eldest grandson's marriage should be arranged as soon as possible. If possible, Your Majesty should think of a way."
Eggs cannot be put in one cage. For example, if the Pang family produces a royal grandson consort, that would be great.
Concubine Pang couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then she nodded seriously: "I understand."
As she spoke, she looked at her eldest sister-in-law and added, "The last time my sister-in-law held a banquet, it was very unhappy. I wonder if you have any plans to hold it again?"
Last time, it was messed up by Princess Chun'an.
Old Mrs. Pang also understood her daughter's plan, and she couldn't help but look at her daughter.
Concubine Pang said softly, "Mrs. He is Miss Su's grandmother. This time, it was Mrs. He who brought Chen Wenqing into the palace to help figure out Xiao Heng's life experience."
There is no need to say more about the rest.
If Su Yao had not grown up in the countryside, Concubine Pang would have been willing to ask for her to be the Fifth Prince's consort.
What a pity.
After saying this, Concubine Pang turned to look at the wife of Duke Ping and said, "Sister-in-law, don't do the smart thing you did before."
Lady Pingguogong solemnly agreed, but then said, "But the only one of the right age in the family is Pu'er."
He is her third biological son.
The oldest son is the oldest son. The youngest son has always been the apple of his mother's eye. Pang Youpu is no exception. Lady Pingguo wanted to choose a gentle lady from a noble family for him.
The younger son doesn't need to manage the family business, he just needs a new daughter-in-law who is beautiful and gentle, and has a large dowry.
Concubine Pang smiled meaningfully: "Sister-in-law, remember what I said. This marriage will only benefit Pu'er and will not harm her. If you don't believe me, wait and see if I'm right."
Empress Dowager Tian was also admonishing Madam Tian: "Be more friendly to the Su and He families in the future. It will benefit you. I will take a look at the girl named Su Yao. If she is good..."
How could Madam Tian have the heart to worry about these things now? She was worried about something else. After hesitating for a moment, she couldn't help but say, "Madam, Rui'er..."
"Wait a while." Empress Dowager Tian could only sigh when she mentioned her niece's daughter. She was really unlucky. She said, "If she is lucky, she may be able to find a marriage partner for her in the future. If not, we can just support her at home for the rest of her life."
Madam Tian was shocked when she heard this, but Empress Dowager Tian asked, "Where is Xiaoxun?"
Speaking of her youngest daughter, Mrs. Tian felt much better: "She is persuading her elder sister at home. You know Rui'er's temper. Thanks to Xiaoxun for being able to persuade her again and again, I have saved a lot of trouble."
Queen Mother Tian showed a satisfied smile on her face: "Good child, good child. If you are free, please ask Xiao Xun to come to the palace more often to accompany me. I am old now, and I like to see these lively and beautiful girls."
Mrs. Tian responded quickly.
When she returned home, Tian Chengzhong followed her back to the main courtyard and asked her, "What did the Empress Dowager say?"
Madam Tian repeated the Queen Mother's words, and half of her worries were relieved, but she was still a little worried: "I don't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing."
Tian Xun was holding a beauty vase and was about to put flowers in it for his mother. When he heard this, he felt embarrassed and didn't want to go in.
Tian Chengzhong immediately said, "What's wrong with that? Xiao Heng hasn't officially acknowledged his ancestry yet, but he's already moved into Chonghua Palace. This shows how much the emperor loves him. If it was Rui'er, I would really have to think twice. After all, how could Rui'er be Xiao Heng's opponent? She can be seen through at a glance, but now the queen mother has chosen Xiao Xun, so what's there to worry about?"
There is no one better than Tian Xun. Tian Rui can't even try to match her in terms of self-cultivation.
Tian Xun turned around quietly, walked out of the corridor, sat on the stone bench with a slightly hot face.