Xu Rongrong almost lost her life. If it wasn't for the quick response of the maid, she would have died long ago. As soon as this incident happened, the Hou Mansion was on the cusp.
Mrs. Yingchuanhou is a little bit overwhelmed. Recently, everything is not going well, one after another, and there is no helper.
Nanny Bai rushed over, and one of them didn't pay attention and even fell down.
"Oops."
Madam Yingchuan Hou's eyelids twitched, "Is that so?"
"Ma'am, Miss Ya'er from Chenxiangyuan has had a miscarriage!"
Mrs. Yingchuanhou's heart was in her throat, how could Ya'er have a miscarriage at this time when she was so happy.
"Ma'am, this old slave knew that Madam was bothered by the son's affairs these past two days, so he didn't do anything, but the child disappeared for some reason, and that Ya'er girl didn't cry or make trouble. When she went, half of her life was left, bleeding all over the place."
After saying those words, Mrs. Yingchuan Hou's heart sank, "Too bad, Chao Mo is not at the house, but that bitch has no child..."
At this moment, the servant suddenly stepped forward, "Ma'am, Master Hou is awake."
Mrs. Ying Chuanhou trembled, her whole body trembled, her face turned pale, and she couldn't move.
Bai Momo also frowned, it's been really unlucky recently, one thing after another, all around the Yingchuanhou Mansion.
"Ma'am..."
Madam Yingchuanhou took a deep breath, glanced at Nanny Bai, "Let's go."
Yingchuanhou half leaned on the collapse, a heartfelt guard had already told about the recent affairs related to Yingchuanhou's mansion.
Ying Chuanhou's face was gloomy, and it happened that Mrs. Yingchuanhou stepped into the door. When she saw this look, her back couldn't help but straighten.
"Master Hou, are you awake?"
Yingchuanhou glanced at Mrs. Yingchuanhou, and said in a deep voice, "Where is Ya'er, bring her here!"
Mrs. Yingchuan Hou's voice tightened, "Master Hou, is that girl Ya'er really the woman next to Master Hou?"
The last bit of luck was crushed by Yingchuanhou himself, which made Mrs. Yingchuan even more unhappy.
"That's right, Ya'er is pregnant with Benhou's child now, and she will be Aunt Ya in the family in the future. Why, Benhou needs to report to you if he takes a concubine!"
These words were very sharp, and the tone was not kind. What made Mrs. Yingchuanhou angry was that her husband asked other women as soon as he woke up, wasn't he stabbing his heart with a knife.
Mrs. Yingchuan Hou's face was also a little ugly, but she felt a little guilty for some reason when she thought that Miss Ya'er had a miscarriage.
"Don't tell Benhou, something happened to Ya'er!" Yingchuanhou stared at Mrs. Yingchuanhou with eagle-like eyes, his eyes were sharp, as if he wanted to tear his prey to pieces.
This look terrified Mrs. Yingchuan Hou, but she dared not speak when she reached her lips.
"Lord Hou..."
Mrs. Yingchuan Hou bit her bullet, "Master Hou, Miss Ya'er had a miscarriage an hour ago, and now she is being raised in Chenxiangyuan."
Yingchuanhou's pupils shrank sharply, he grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it at Mrs. Yingchuanhou. Mrs. Yingchuanhou was caught off guard and fell on her leg, and her body went limp and she sat on the ground directly.
"Although Ya'er is weak, the child has always been healthy. She has had a miscarriage in just a few days. You'd better give me a reasonable explanation!"
Yingchuanhou looked at Mrs. Yingchuanhou in disgust, and was so excited that there were faint blood oozing from both arms.
"What does her miscarriage have anything to do with me? I've been busy going around these days, so I don't have time to talk to her. It's just another child. Why did I attack her!"
Mrs. Ying Chuan Hou roared out angrily, both aggrieved and aggrieved.
Marquis Ying Chuan sneered, "Don't think I don't know your thoughts. I have only had two concubine daughters under my knees for so many years. I have tolerated you for long enough, and I have made a mess of the whole Marquis mansion. I haven't had time yet. I asked you to settle accounts, and now this happened again..."
Madam Ying Chuan Hou was angry and angry, she moved her lips, but couldn't say a word.
"Master Hou, Madam is really wronged. Madam has been busy with the son's affairs recently, and has no time to take care of Miss Ya'er. Miss Ya'er's sudden miscarriage really has nothing to do with it."
Nanny Bai knelt on the ground to defend Mrs. Yingchuanhou.
The next moment, with a bang, a teacup hit Bai Nao's head accurately, and blood flowed profusely all over her face.
Nanny Bai's head became hot, she didn't dare to struggle and move, she crawled on her knees.
"Old Diao Nu, this Marquis has long since disliked me, and I don't look at my own virtue in the mirror. I don't fear retribution for how many dirty things I've helped do over the years!"
Ying Chuanhou was very angry, "Pull me down and beat him hard, until the trick is over!"
"Father."
Chu Bai suddenly entered the door, "Father is still seriously injured, so why get angry?"
When Yingchuan Hou saw Chu Bai, his anger subsided by three points, and he leaned hard on the collapse.
"Mother, let me have a few words with my father, mother should leave first."
Mrs. Yingchuan Hou nodded, and immediately left the house with Nanny Bai.
"Father, it's really not the mother who did it. The son and the mother are together every day these few days. The mother is so busy with the Xu family's affairs that she has long forgotten Miss Ya'er."
Chu Bai frowned, and defended Mrs. Yingchuan Hou in a deep voice.
Marquis Yingchuan snorted, and Chu Bai said again, "Miss Ya'er is young, she has recuperated her body, and she will have children soon, and the Hou's mansion cannot be without a housewife."
Ying Chuan Hou glanced at Chu Bai, suppressed the anger in his heart, and asked in a deep voice, "How do you plan to deal with the matter of Miss Xu's family?"
Chu Bai's eyes moved slightly, "Give me the status of a noble concubine, and the children I will give birth to in the future will be recorded as my sons, and I can't give anything for the rest."
Ying Chuanhou nodded, "I think the princess will not refuse, just pick a good day and finish the matter."
Chu Bai hummed lightly, then said a few more words, and then left.
As soon as Chu Bai went out, Mrs. Yingchuan Hou greeted him immediately.
"Bai'er."
Chu Bai said differently, "Mother, don't worry, this matter has nothing to do with mother, father won't blame mother, mother might as well prepare and find a day to show her face."
Mrs. Yingchuanhou was immediately displeased, and Chu Bai said again, "Even if mother disagrees with this matter, father will do it, so why should mother displease father, she will only push father to Aunt Ya, is it really appropriate? ?”
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Yingchuan Hou was speechless, "Mother will be dismissed in these two days."
Chu Bai nodded, and then said, "Mother, get ready and come to propose marriage tomorrow."
"In what capacity are you hiring?" Mrs. Yingchuanhou was surprised.
"Noble concubine."
Princess Zhaoyi raised her eyebrows, "As a noble concubine, I want to send Xu Rongrong away, Chu Bai really thinks highly of me."
Concubine Xiao also smiled, "What's the hurry? A concubine is a concubine after all. So what if she gave birth to a son-in-law? If she's not called an aunt, she won't be able to stand up after all. Concubine Xu Shu is arrogant, so she might not agree. It's just Chu Bai thinking about it for himself."
Princess Chaoyue nodded.
"Xu Ling, the eldest son of the Xu family's eldest son Xu Shufei's eldest brother Xu Ling, is a wealthy man. If someone helps..."
Concubine Xiao hesitated to speak, but Princess Chaoyi immediately understood, "I should seek help from Duke Jin in this matter, and it happens that Duke Duke Jin still owes me a favor, so I will send someone to inform me."
Xiao Yu nodded with a smile.
King Laojin was also very efficient. He arranged a good errand for Xu Ling that afternoon, and the whole Xu family was overjoyed.
Mrs. Xu's brows and eyes were all smiles, but the next moment, her face darkened.
"Tomorrow, the Marquis will come to propose marriage?" Mrs. Xu put a smile on her face, "The princess and the prince have not yet reconciled, how can I make an appointment..."
In the middle of speaking, Mrs. Xu paused, and the smile on Fang's face also subsided. She realized something was wrong, so how dare she laugh.
"Go and find out what capacity the Hou Mansion wants to employ."
Mrs. Xu took a deep breath, the Xu family rose every step of the way, even better than the Hou family, if the Hou family humiliated the Xu family, the Xu family would never agree.
Besides, Chu Bai has already been suspended by the emperor for self-reflection, and there is still a concubine under his knees, and an uneasy aunt in the yard, if it is not forced, Mrs. Xu would not agree to this marriage.
Even if she takes the position of Shizifei, Mrs. Xu may not be able to appreciate it.
As expected by Mrs. Xu, the Hou Mansion only gave Xu Rongrong the status of a noble concubine, and the children born to Xu Rongrong in the future will be recorded as concubines.
Mrs. Xu sneered again and again, "He really knows how to plan, let him take advantage of all the advantages, and put Xu's face on the soles of his feet, I am!"
Mrs. Xu straightened her back at this moment, and stood up with a bang, "Go, enter the palace!"
Fang couldn't hold it back at all, and couldn't help complaining in her heart, her husband just got an errand, and he was really aggrieved by having such a careless younger sister!
Mrs. Xu went directly to Concubine Xu Shu, and when she mentioned the matter, Concubine Xu Shu frowned, "The Hou Mansion really wants to let Rong Rong in as a concubine?"
Mrs. Xu nodded, "Hmph, so what about a noble concubine? She is not a concubine. She is held tightly by people on weekdays. She doesn't step out of the door and is pointed at by others. Although Rong Rong's status is not as noble as the princess, But she is also the daughter of the Xu family, who was spoiled and raised at home, how can she suffer such grievances."
Speaking of Mrs. Xu with contempt in her eyes, "The Marquis of Yingchuan is no longer the Marquis of Yingchuan. He insisted on going his own way on the battlefield, disregarded His Royal Highness's military orders, and became enemies with His Highness. Now he is seriously injured and may not be able to go to the battlefield again in the future. I've been beaten, even if I come here to hold the position of the concubine, I may not be able to look up to it, let alone a concubine coming to beat me in the face!"
In Mrs. Xu's view, the Xu family is thriving, but the Hou's mansion is gradually declining, so what right do they have to pick and choose.
Concubine Xu Shu was silent for a while, "What mother said is that the most regrettable thing in my life is that I haven't worn a wedding dress and sat in a sedan chair. Rongrong must never be a concubine, but I don't know what attitude Princess Chaoyi has. Bit, this fact is tricky."
Mrs. Xu's eyes moved slightly, "I heard that the princess and the prince respect each other like guests. In private, the prince dotes on that concubine and doesn't care about the princess at all. The prince hasn't set foot in the princess's house for several years. Think about it. After all, the princess was married. Now, the young master is not welcome, why should the princess suffer, it is better to reconcile and leave early, find a yard to live your own life, as long as it is not too much, the emperor will turn a blind eye."
Concubine Xu Shu hummed, "Mother said last time that the princess has long been willing to reconcile, but are you sure?"
Mrs. Xu nodded and lowered her voice, "Of course it is true. The princess just endured for the sake of the young master. If there was no young master, she would have reconciled with her.
If there is no one to take care of her age, the princess will not be at ease, besides, the princess and the emperor may not agree to agree to it, and there will be suspicions against the princess.
After speaking, Mrs. Xu paused, "Is it true that as long as the young master is settled, the princess will agree?"
When Mrs. Xu said that, Concubine Xu Shu's eyelids twitched, the fog in front of her eyes suddenly cleared, and she unconsciously clenched her fists.
It really wasn't a coincidence, it was calculated.
It is necessary to keep the good impression of Emperor Xiyue without implicating Chu Shen, and also to make Emperor Xiyue feel guilty and pick himself up clean, so that the world will think that the princess is a benevolent and righteous person.
Sure enough, a good plan!
"Ma'am?" Mrs. Xu called out.
Concubine Xu Shu pursed her lips, "Mother is right, the princess only needs one step right now, I will remember this account!"
Mrs. Xu was puzzled, but Concubine Xu Shu didn't mention it. This is because someone pinched her weakness and had to do as she wanted.
"Mother, go and ask the emperor now. Rongrong hanged herself several times and almost died. Mother loves her daughter so much, so I beg the emperor to make the decision. I will talk to the princess." Concubine Xu Shu took a deep breath, "As long as the princess is willing to let go, the Xu family is willing to offer Five hundred thousand taels of silver for the young master."
Mrs. Xu gasped, five hundred thousand taels is not a small amount, but it is worth it just for the position of wife.
"The princess is lonely and helpless with her child, and five hundred thousand taels of silver is not too much. The emperor's heart softened for a while, and the princess is wronged by the beauty of an adult. She will probably give a little son an identity."
Concubine Xu Shu tightly clenched her fists. She never thought of this before. Concubine Xu Shu remembered Xu Rongrong's enmity, and sooner or later she would repay it double!
Mrs. Xu got the instructions from Concubine Xu Shu, and took Fang outside the door directly to the Yizheng Hall. The two looked a little tired, so they knelt at the door and begged to see Emperor Xiyue.
Concubine Xu Shu tidied up and went to Yiran Palace. Princess Chaoyi was sitting in the yard waiting. She had already brewed a pot of tea and sipped it slowly.
Concubine Xu Shu was surprised, and raised the corners of her lips, "The princess is so elegant."
Princess Chaoyi put down the teacup and smiled at Concubine Xu Shu, "Concubine Shu came to Yiran Palace suddenly, what is the matter?"
Concubine Xu Shu sat opposite Princess Chaoqi, looked at the tea on the table, "Since the princess is not comfortable, why bother with it, as a princess, she can live more freely and freely, wouldn't she be happy? "
"What Concubine Shu said is wrong. Women have always regarded their husbands as their gods. I have long been used to this day. Besides, Xin'er is still young. Since ancient times, there has never been an example of a woman and Li taking away a child. Xin'er is this palace. How can I just ignore my life?"
Princess Chaoji bent her lips, "Besides, my palace is upright, so why bother to be pointed at?"
The smile on Concubine Xu Shu's face subsided, "I wonder what the princess thinks about the matter that the prince saved my sister?"
Princess Chaoyi glanced at Concubine Xu Shu, "Don't worry, Concubine Shu, I will never embarrass Second Miss Xu, and there is no need to come to pay her respects every day, just like Aunt Qing, just don't bother me."
Concubine Xu Shu's face immediately sank, and Princess Chaoyi's face was indifferent, showing that she was not afraid. If Princess Chaoyi abdicated, it would be enough benefits, otherwise Xu Rongrong would become a concubine.
Concubine Xu Shu has thought about it countless times on the way here. This time it is Xu Rongrong, and next time it may be another noble lady. If the other party gives Princess Chaoyi enough benefits and Princess Chaoyi abdicates, then Xu Rong will be completely hungry. No chance.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Princess Chaoyi doesn't care about Chu Bai at all, reconciliation is inevitable, it depends on the Xu family's choice.
Such a tricky question may not have been thought up by Princess Chaoyi, maybe it was the idea behind the crown princess's back!
Concubine Xu Shu thought about it, and she had no choice. The Xu family must not have a daughter who is a concubine.
"Princess, Rongrong has a deep affection for the son, and now she has lost her good reputation. If the servant girl hadn't watched her, she would have almost lost her life. This child has always been arrogant and refused to be a concubine. I really can't help it." As long as the princess agrees to reconcile and leave, the Xu family is willing to offer 700,000 taels of silver to the young prince, and I will try my best to ask the emperor to let the young prince follow the princess, and I will also ask the princess to raise her noble hands and make Rongrong complete."
Concubine Xu Shu added 200,000 taels to the original amount, and I don't know if Princess Chaoyi will agree.
Princess Chaoji raised her lips, "As the saying goes, it is better to tear down ten temples than destroy one marriage. Since the second girl is so decisive, I can't kill her. A gentleman has the beauty of an adult, so I agree."
Concubine Xu Shu secretly resented, but she didn't show the slightest bit on her face, she even showed gratitude, "Thank you, princess, for your success, the Xu family is very grateful, my mother has already gone to the Palace of Political Affairs, and the princess is also preparing, I will go ahead. "
Princess Chaoyue nodded.