After returning to the palace from the Fang Banquet, the emperor and the queen went to Fengluan Palace together.
At this time, it was time for the lights to come on, and the two had dinner together. The emperor rinsed his mouth with strong tea and said with emotion: "Queen, today is thanks to brother Yi and girl Yue. They defeated Qibi Shamen, and they really gave me a lot of money." You have a long face with Dayu." Thinking of the Fang Banquet not long ago, the emperor couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.
Ever since the Xirong army approached the border, it almost reached Feixia Mountain with lightning speed. Dayu was powerless to resist and retreated step by step. This is the most difficult problem the emperor has encountered since he ascended the throne. He even had to take the initiative to seek peace from Xirong. In order to quell the war, even if the envoys of Xirong were aggressive, he could only endure it! But today, under such an absolute disadvantage, Nangong Yue However, the three of them, Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai, worked together to destroy their arrogance.
Thinking about it, after today, the peace negotiation should be able to go on smoothly, and it won't be pressed every step of the way!
"There is also Marquis An Yi..." Speaking of Guan Yubai, the emperor's expression was still a little complicated, and it was hard for Guan Yubai to remember to offer advice to the court, but his body was a pity... If he could become an official, what fear would Xi Rong have? The emperor let out a long sigh, collected himself, and continued: "And Marquis An Yi too, this time I will give credit to all three of them!"
The queen smiled gently, and said in agreement: "What the emperor said is that these children are all extremely outstanding. The sand table battle between Yi Geer, Yue girl and General Qibi really stunned the courtiers and concubines. The emperor You must reward them well!"
"That's natural." The emperor nodded slightly, with a clear smile flashing in his eyes, and sighed, "It seems that Brother Yi has really grown up today, and he knows to share my worries. Some people used to say that the son of Zhennan Prince How do you like to stir up trouble, act out of character, have a perverted temperament, be arrogant and domineering, you really should let those people see Brother Yi's performance today!"
The queen co-authored and said: "These people just can't see the emperor doting on brother Yi. It's normal for this boy to be naughty. Now that he's grown up, he will naturally become sensible."
"The queen is right." The emperor sighed, "In a blink of an eye, brother Yi is fifteen, and he has reached the age to start a family..." After a pause, he continued, "The king of Zhennan is far away in the southern border, He entrusted Brother Yi to Zhen, and I must choose a marriage for Brother Yi carefully. By the way, there is also Yue girl, Queen, you should help pay attention to it."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The Empress smiled like a spring breeze, and said in a soft voice, "I have an idea about Brother Yi's marriage, but I don't know if it's feasible or not?"
"Oh?" The emperor raised his eyebrows, as if he was aroused with a little interest, "Empress, come and listen to me."
The Queen smiled and said: "... Your Majesty, do you think that Brother Yi and Girl Yue are actually a good match? Today they sang together at the Fang Banquet and fooled the envoys of Xirong. It’s really satisfying to lose to anyone without knowing.”
The emperor didn't speak, but slightly closed his eyes, thoughtful.
Today's Fang Banquet, although Guan Yubai offered advice at the front, without the cooperation of Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue, I am afraid it would not be easy to win. Thinking about it this way, these two children do have a tacit understanding.
Seeing that the emperor did not object immediately, the empress continued: "In my humble opinion, this is really a perfect marriage. Girl Yue and Brother Yi have always been close to the emperor. If they get married, these two couples will definitely be married in the future. It is dedicated to the emperor. Besides, the Nangong family passed down poems and books to the family. The family has never had only civil servants, and has never held military power. Brother Yi has a good reputation when he marries Yue girl. will help in the slightest."
The emperor thought about it and said: "The queen said so, there is indeed some truth."
The queen said with a smile: "It's not just the concubine who feels this way, she even mentioned it to the concubine the last time my little aunt entered the palace."
The emperor asked with interest: "How to say?"
"Little aunt said that you asked her to take care of the marriage for Brother Yi, but she has been away from the capital for a long time, and she doesn't know much about those aristocratic daughters, so she came over to ask the concubines. We talked and talked about Yue girl, She is very satisfied with Yue girl, and said that Yue girl has been treating her old wounds left on the battlefield recently." The queen noticed the emperor's expression, pursed her lips and said with a smile, "She also said that brother Yi is indeed a bit naughty Now, it needs a dignified and dignified girl to be able to stay calm."
"Hahaha."
The emperor laughed out loud, "Little aunt is right. Brother Yi is just too messy. He takes the boys from Wangdu to mess around all day long, which makes me worry a lot. Little aunt is the one who sees it clearly. A brother's daughter-in-law should be dignified to control him."
The queen said with a smile like gossiping: "The little aunt told the concubine not to tell the emperor yet, she still wants to inquire more before asking the emperor for orders."
"Little aunt is too upright." The emperor said with a gentle attitude, "However, girl Yue and brother Yi... I haven't thought about them, girl Yue seems to be younger."
The queen said with a smile: "Isn't this just right?"
The emperor was startled, and immediately reacted. Indeed, if they get married later, Brother Yi can stay in the capital for a few more years, and the relationship with them will be closer. Thinking about it this way, girl Yue's age is just right...
While talking, a little eunuch outside the door came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Empress, and Concubine Zhang are asking to see you outside the palace."
The emperor casually ordered: "Let Concubine Zhang come in."
A sneer flashed in the queen's eyes, she certainly knew what the concubine Zhang and her daughter were planning.
Do you want Xiao Yishang, the second princess, to gain the support of King Zhennan in the battle for the heir apparent
If they were allowed to do what they wanted, then she and her Xiao Wu would probably die without a place to bury them!
What's more, Brother Xiao is a good boy, even if Concubine Zhang's second princess is worthy of him!
The queen snorted coldly in her heart, but continued to say calmly on her face: "The concubine is actually a little worried... Now the queen concubine in the Zhennan palace is probably not a worry-free person, and I am afraid that the king of Zhennan will be in the concubine's place." With the instigation of her, she made a bad marriage for Brother Yi."
She sighed, "The affairs of the inner house should not be underestimated. If Brother Yi's daughter-in-law is inappropriate and encourages Brother Yi to be divorced from the emperor all day long, then the loss outweighs the gain. Taking a step back, Xiaofang's But if she has her own son, she probably wants her own son to inherit the title. But we are not familiar with Xiao Fang's son at all, and we don't know what his temperament is. In the future... How can there be Brother Yi? Such peace of mind."
The emperor frowned slightly and pondered for a moment, the empress did have some truths.
Xiao Yi is close to himself, but he has no impression of Zhennan King's other son, how can he allow the position of Zhennan King to be handed over to others in the future
Xiao Yi's marriage must not be decided by Zhennan Wang.
Thinking about it this way, Yue girl is indeed a good match, but after all, the Nangong family was an important minister in the former court, so he can't help but worry...
The emperor nodded thoughtfully and said, "Brother Yi and girl Yue..."
Before the emperor could finish his words, Concubine Zhang, who was wearing a pink palace dress, walked in from outside the palace, came gracefully, and saluted gracefully: "The concubine sees the emperor, empress."
A smile appeared on the emperor's face, and he raised his hand and said, "You don't need to be polite. Sit down quickly."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Empress." Concubine Zhang thanked her softly, and sat down in a stately manner. She looked at the emperor with a pair of beautiful eyes full of affection, "I wonder what the emperor wants to do when he recruits his concubines?" Having said that, she was thinking about what she heard when she just walked into the palace. I haven't heard all of them, but I can already guess one or two. Just now, the emperor and the empress seem to be discussing to match Zhennan Prince Xiao Yi and Yaoguang County Lord Nangong Yue.
Thinking of this, Concubine Zhang felt tense, Xiao Yi was obviously her Haoxue who fell in love with her first, she couldn't let that Nangong Yue take the lead, she had to find a way to disturb this matter.
However, the emperor's next words interrupted her thoughts, and the emperor said in a deep voice: "My concubine, I have already thought about it, and decided to let Haoxue go to Xirong to get married! As Haoxue's mother and concubine, go back In the future, we must persuade her to point out that the state affairs should be the most important thing."
Concubine Zhang's face turned pale, she stood up suddenly from her seat in shock, knelt heavily on the ground, and said in a mournful voice, "Your Majesty, please think twice... Your Majesty, Haoxue and Haoxue are only fourteen, but the king of Xirong Already fifty years old, your majesty, do you really have the heart to let our Haoxue marry someone who is good enough to be her grandfather?"
The emperor sighed, and said reluctantly: "As a father, I can't bear it, but I am the emperor of Dayu, and I have to do this for the sake of the people of the world and the stability of the country. As my father, Haoxue Daughter, the princess of Dayu, she has enjoyed the most prominent wealth and honor in this world, and now it is time for her to relieve her father's worries and serve the country and the people."
"Your majesty..." Concubine Zhang looked at the emperor with a bewildered expression, and begged, "Please reconsider, Your majesty, there should be more..."
Before she finished speaking, the emperor interrupted her with a sullen face: "Okay, I have decided on this matter. At that time, I will let Haoxue write it under the name of the queen, and marry with the honor of the first princess. You go back "As he spoke, he sighed, "I will make an official decree in a month, so you can stay with Haoxue well. Whatever request she has, as long as it is not too outrageous, I will agree." , the emperor is also full of guilt, and can only compensate her in honor and material.
Concubine Zhang was stunned for a moment, and replied in a low voice: "Yes."
She saluted and bid farewell to the emperor and queen in a daze, and returned to her own Jingyang Palace in a daze.
After dismissing the maids, Concubine Zhang was alone in the bedroom, walking back and forth in the palace for a while, lying down on the beauty's bed for a while, sitting up again for a while, thousands of thoughts flashed in her mind...
Her daughter... Her only daughter, is she really going to marry an old man
It was the meat that fell from her body, how could she be willing to do so! How could the emperor be so cruel!
"My lady, the Second Princess is here."
In the midst of sorrow, the palace maid's report came from outside, followed by the second princess's delicate voice: "Mother Concubine!"
Wearing a crimson dress, the second princess flew in front of Concubine Zhang like a butterfly, with a hint of shyness on her face, she said, "Concubine Mother, have you asked Emperor Father for me? Xiao Yi, he, he... "
Concubine Zhang looked at the beautiful and delicate second princess, hesitated to speak, and finally said with difficulty: "Haoxue, your father called me to Fengluan Palace just now..." She frowned, looking at the second princess unbearably. , "... said to let you go to Xirong to get married. Your father also said that the decree will be officially issued in a month."
"What, what?" The second princess seemed to feel that a heavy hammer had suddenly hit her head, causing her brain to buzz.
She looked at Concubine Zhang in disbelief, and said in a trembling voice: "Concubine Mu, what did you just say... peace, marriage?" Are you joking with your daughter?" She looked at Concubine Zhang beggingly, her eyes filled with tears quickly.
A trace of heartache flashed in Concubine Zhang's eyes. Her daughter, who was conceived in October and raised like a jewel, the most honorable princess of Dayu, is now going to marry Xirong far away, which is simply trying to gouge out a piece of her heart.
But the emperor has already let it go, if he doesn't obey, he might offend Longyan, it doesn't matter if she falls out of favor, but the third prince, the third prince will also be dragged down...
Concubine Zhang frowned tightly, and said with difficulty: "Haoxue, this is your father's will, no one can disobey the holy order."
One sentence made the second princess fall into the bottomless abyss completely!
"No, no, concubine mother, this is not true. Daughter don't want to marry..." The second princess burst into tears, crying, "No daughter! Concubine mother, you have to help my daughter! You said you would help her." Daughter's."
"Haoxue..." Tears also flashed in Concubine Zhang's eyes, her heart was so soft that she wanted to agree, but she immediately thought of the third prince, so she became ruthless and said helplessly: "Haoxue, mother concubine can't do anything, mother concubine I have already begged your father, but your father... hey..." She sighed for a long time, "You also know that once your father makes a decision, it is very difficult to change."
"No, my daughter doesn't want it." The second princess begged Concubine Zhang bitterly, with tears of despair in her eyes, "Concubine Mother, please help my daughter find a way. My daughter must never go for a marriage."
"Haoxue, this matter is not for the concubine mother to decide, you just want to open it." She took out a brocade handkerchief with heartache, and gently wiped away the tears for the second princess.
The second princess pushed Concubine Zhang away, and screamed uncontrollably: "I can't think about it." As she spoke, she stepped back again and again, looked at Concubine Zhang with disappointment, then turned around and rushed out of Jingyang Palace .
"Haoxue." Concubine Zhang shouted anxiously, she got up and tried to catch up, but in the blink of an eye, the second princess had already run out of Jingyang Palace.
Concubine Zhang sat weakly on the beauty couch, her delicate and charming face lost its former splendor.
The second princess cried bitterly and ran back to her Xuehe Palace, drove out the two maids who were close to her, locked her inside alone, and burst into tears.
The two maids were blocked outside the door, looking at each other, but no one dared to disturb the second princess at will, and could only listen to the movement in the room.
At first it was crying.
Then there was the sound of something being swept down and smashed to the ground.
Then there was the sound of heavy objects hitting.
…
After a long time, it became quiet.
It's eerie to be quiet.
I don't know how long it's been here, but there was a sound of "slamming" in the room. After a long period of silence, the sound seemed harsh, and the maid who was guarding outside couldn't help but thumped in her heart, and quickly knocked on the door, nervously Shouted: "Second Princess, Second Princess, please open the door quickly..."
There was no movement after calling a few times.
The two maids were cruel and pushed the door open.
The scene that caught their eyes made them almost shattered with fright. They saw a white silk hanging on the beam. The second princess was holding the white silk with both hands, and she was sending her chin to the white silk. At the same time, she kicked the stool under her feet "Bang Dang" was kicked to the ground.
"Second Princess!"
The maid hurriedly rushed into the palace... only to hear a "hiss", the white silk broke suddenly, and the second princess fell from mid-air.
A maid hurriedly rushed over, snorted, and made a human mat for the second princess.
The second princess cried out in pain, and while trying to get up from the ground, she shouted angrily: "Get out, let me get out!"
The maid in the palace anxiously pulled her and shouted: "Your Highness, what can't be solved, if you want to think about it like this!" No matter what the second princess said, she dared not let go. And the maid who was used as a meat pad by her reluctantly climbed up, ran outside to call more court ladies and attendants, and hurriedly ordered someone to inform Concubine Zhang.
Not long after, Concubine Zhang hurried over with a pale face, her hair was disheveled, and her body was dripping with sweat.
Concubine Zhang rushed to the second princess, hugged her, and shouted in fear: "Haoxue!"
As soon as the second princess heard Concubine Zhang's voice, she turned her head and cried, "Concubine Mother, what are you doing here? Let me die."
"What's dead, alive!" Concubine Zhang raised her voice and said, "The matter has come to the point of death!" After the training, Concubine Zhang couldn't help but cried bitterly in her arms, "Haoxue, you Why can't you think about it so much! Even if you don't want to think about yourself, you should think about how sad mother and concubine would be if you were gone! Mother and concubine only have you two siblings... "
"Mother Concubine, don't you want me?" The second princess was still sobbing, "You know that Xiao Yi is what I like, but you insist on making me a kiss, and that is no different from letting me die."
"Haoxue, if you say that, don't you just poke at Concubine Mother's heart? How could Concubine Mother not want you? Concubine Mother can't do anything about it!" Concubine Zhang wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, and said with her arms around her, "... Mother Concubine promises you that she will definitely find a way to make your father change his mind."
The second princess's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly said, "What about Xiao Yi?"
Concubine Zhang said helplessly: "Haoxue, son of Prince Zhennan... You should give up your mind." She hesitated for a while, and said, "According to what the emperor and the empress mean, they plan to betroth Princess Yaoguang To Prince Zhennan... Mother and concubine want your father to change his mind, it is already very difficult not to let you get married, and if you want to get this marriage as you wish, I am afraid it will be impossible."
Princess Yaoguang!? The second princess was stunned, the princess Nangongyue who made her lose face several times?!
At the Fang Banquet, she saw that bitch Nangong Yue was pestering Ah Yi all the time, and her father wanted to give them a marriage!
How can this be!
The second princess showed resentment, pulled Concubine Zhang's sleeve, and said bitterly: "Mother, concubine, what is impossible! Just let Nangong Yue go and get married. Anyway, didn't all the dynasties and dynasties seal the daughters of clans and ministers?" Married and married for the princess? Nangong Yue is also a first-rank princess after all, and she is worthy of Xirong if she marries in Xirong!"
"This..." Concubine Zhang was thoughtful, and after careful consideration, it was not impossible for Princess Yaoguang Nangong Yue to marry and get married on her behalf. And still a great idea!
Once Nangong Yue goes to get married, her daughter Haoxue can not only stay in Dayu, but also marry Xiao Yi, the son of Prince Zhennan.
Nangong Yue has a close relationship with the queen, and she has excellent medical skills. Since the girl and the queen got online, the fifth prince's health has improved a lot. In the long run, he may be able to fully recover, which is not good for her third prince.
Once Nangong Yue is gone, can the fifth prince still be so lucky to live
"Haoxue, you are right..." Concubine Zhang put her arms around her shoulders and said, "Concubine Mother promised you that she will definitely plan well for you..."
"Um… "
The second princess nodded vigorously and buried her head on Concubine Zhang's body.
She knew that the concubine mother would definitely feel sorry for her, and it was not in vain for her to act in this play.
…
Nangong Yue didn't know that Concubine Zhang and her daughter had their own ideas at this moment. She was in Nangong Mu's small study, explaining the matter of Fang's banquet to him and uncle Nangong Qin. Nangong Yue used the same rhetoric, only saying that Guan Baiyu borrowed her hand to do it.
Both of them were very frightened by her, and repeatedly told them not to be so reckless next time, so they let her back down.
Nangong Yue saluted and left, while the two men looked at each other and smiled wryly in the study room. They never thought that Nangong Yue would be so bold that she dared to challenge the general of Xirong with just a kit. Nangong Mu was even more worried, thinking: Now her daughter's reputation of being "sturdy" will definitely spread, will anyone dare to come to marry her in the future
Nangong Yue didn't care about what her father was worrying about. On the contrary, she slept very well that night.
Early the next morning, when she was going to pay her respects at Rong'an Hall, the reward from the palace also arrived.
These rewards are all for Nangong Yue and Bai Muxiao, in recognition of their outstanding performance at the Fang Banquet. There are twenty loads of them, including silk and satin, gold and silver jewellery, rare antiques, inscriptions, calligraphy and paintings... all of which are included. Most of the yard was covered. Most of it was for Nangong Yue, and only three or five were for Bai Muxiao, but even so, it was enough to make everyone look at this cousin girl with admiration.
After receiving the decree, everyone dispersed, and Bai Muxiao and Nangong Yun returned to Yuegui Courtyard with more than a dozen boxes of rewards.
Along the way, Nangong Yun smiled from ear to ear, she was probably the happiest today, thinking: her daughter is really the best. As long as you get the chance, you can go straight to Qingyun!
Nangong Yun smiled and pulled Bai Muxiao to sit on the beauty couch, thinking that her daughter was the best no matter what she looked at.
Bai Muxiao smiled slightly, and said without seeming to care: "Mother, my daughter said earlier that we will get better after leaving the White Mansion. The half of your dowry, sooner or later, my daughter will earn it back for you." With these rewards from the emperor, even if she has gained a firm foothold in Nangong Mansion, the servants in the mansion will never dare to neglect their mother and daughter again.
Nangong Yun nodded again and again, suddenly thought of something, and said: "Sister Xiao, yesterday you cooperated with the third prince to show off your talents at the Fang Banquet, and now you are rewarded by the emperor, do you think the emperor will marry you to the third prince?" Where is the prince?" Nangong Yun thought cheerfully, it would be great if her daughter could marry the third prince, she would wake up laughing even in a dream.
When that time comes, she will definitely make Baifu spit out everything that eats her!
Unexpectedly, Bai Muxiao shook his head, and said seriously: "Mother, although my mother and I are staying in Nangong Mansion for the time being, our surname is not Nangong, but Bai. The Bai family is just a commoner now. It is impossible to marry the prince as a concubine. I will never be a concubine!"
Nangong Yun said hesitantly: "Sister Xiao, if it's a side concubine, she's no ordinary concubine."
Bai Muxiao curled her lips in disdain, "No matter how noble, she is just a concubine." She said loudly, "Mother, I will never serve a husband with anyone, let alone be a concubine."
Nangong Yun looked at Bai Muxiao in surprise, seeing her daughter's determined expression, her eyes became hot, and her heart was full of self-blame: Sister Xiao must have such thoughts because of the influence she and her father have brought to her …
Nangong Yun felt both guilty and distressed for a moment, and said: "Sister Xiao, don't think too much, not all men in this world are like your father..." Such concubines are in groups, and the concubines are raised in groups. , and even competed with others in the brothel... It made her live like a year!
"Mother, don't be sad." Bai Muxiao quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, I will have a good life. Better than everyone else!"
Nangong Yun wiped away tears and nodded: "Okay, my sister Xiao will have a better life than anyone else." The daughter has been rewarded and favored by the emperor. It will be easier than before. Thinking about it this way, Nangong Yun became a lot more optimistic, thinking that her daughter's future must be magnanimous.
Seeing that Nangong Yun was in a good mood, Bai Muxiao talked about the reward: "Mother, I would like to pick some gifts from today's imperial gift to my grandmother, aunts, cousins, and a few cousins." ... Mother, you can see if there is anything you like, and stay first."
Nangong Yun nodded in relief and said, "It's time to pick some for your grandmother and aunt, and there's no need for your mother. If there are any good ones, you can keep them for yourself and marry them to your husband's family in the future. They will also look good."
Probably only the mother would plan for herself wholeheartedly! Bai Muxiao snuggled into Nangong Yun's arms intimately.
The two mothers and daughters said their own words again, and Bai Muxiao personally picked out some pearl flowers for the cousins and Liu Qingqing, and selected fabrics for the elders in Nangong Mansion.
Su's fabrics were delivered by Nangong Yun himself, while Bai Muxiao was in charge of several aunts and cousins.
However, when Bai Muxiao came to Qianyun Courtyard with a maidservant carrying a brocade of primrose-colored flowers, she was told that Mrs. Lin was seeing a guest, so she had no choice but to hand the brocade to Mrs. Lin's eldest maid and leave. go.
The Lin family in the main room did not know that Bai Muxiao had just come, and at this time she was entertaining Mrs. Sun, the wife of Mr. Qian, the left servant of the official department. Lin and Zhong didn't have any friendship, so she was surprised by Zhong's sudden visit.
After the two exchanged a few words of pleasantries, Mrs. Zhong turned to the main topic and said, "Second Madam, I wonder if the eldest girl in the house is engaged?"
Nangong Cheng's marriage was supposed to be discussed with Mrs. Zhao, but since Mrs. Lin presided over Zhongfu, Nangong Mansion declared that Mrs. Zhao "couldn't afford illness", so Mrs. Zhong could only find Mrs. Lin.
Lin was startled, and then suddenly realized that Zhong was here to speak out for the man. Lin's complexion straightened, she shook her head and said, "Madam Qian, this... I've never heard uncle and sister-in-law mention it before."
Zhong smiled affectionately: "It would be great if there is no one. I don't know if the second lady has heard of Pei Shizi from the Jian'anbo family?"
Lin's eyes lit up. She has a daughter herself, so she will also inquire about promising young people in the capital.
The son of the Jianbo Mansion was named Pei Yuanchen, who was selected as a Wu Jinshi and was a Wen Juren. Naturally, Mrs. Lin has heard of such a young man who is versatile in both civil and military affairs. More importantly, the back house of Jian'anbo Mansion is quiet, and the ancestral precept that a man can only take concubines in his forties without children can be said to be one of the best son-in-law candidates in the eyes of the noble ladies in the capital.
Seeing Mrs. Lin nodding, Mrs. Zhong said with a smile: "Today, I was entrusted by Mrs. Jian'anbo, and I came here specially to say goodbye to Mrs. Nangong and Mrs. Pei."
Prince Jian'an, this is a good marriage. Lin's face was moved, but she still said tactfully: "Madam Qian, I have to ask my uncle and sister-in-law about this..."
Mrs. Zhong nodded knowingly: "I understand, Second Madam, how about this, I will come to visit the mansion again tomorrow."
The two talked a few more words, and Zhong got up to leave.
After sending Mrs. Zhong away, Mrs. Lin didn't care about resting, so she hurried to Rong'an Hall and told Mrs. Qian's purpose of coming.
Hearing that he was the eldest son of Jian'anbo Mansion, Su's face showed a hint of joy, but he didn't express his opinion immediately. After all, Nangong Cheng's marriage should be decided by her parents, especially the boss's stubborn temper, if the boss is not willing, I'm afraid it won't work...
Mrs. Su pondered for a moment, and ordered to invite Grand Master Nangong Qin.
Nangong Qin was really satisfied when he heard this, nodded and said: "Pei Shizi has both civil and military skills, he is intelligent and quick-witted, he holds the position of General Zuo Lang of the Imperial Forest Army, he can be regarded as a close minister of the emperor, even the emperor praised him for his literary and military skills. , a pillar of talent with an unlimited future. This is indeed a good marriage."
Seeing that even Nangong Qin agreed, Mrs. Lin breathed a sigh of relief, and said to Mrs. Su: "Mother, when Mrs. Qian comes tomorrow, why don't you book a date to see me?" But you have to check it out for yourself.
Su Shi nodded: "Second daughter-in-law, then you can arrange it."
"Yes, mother." Mrs. Lin replied with a smile, and then asked a little hesitantly, "Mother, uncle, do you want to ask your sister-in-law about this matter before making a decision?" After all, Mrs. Zhao is Nangong Cheng's biological mother, and everything Not talking to her is always unreasonable.
"No need." Nangong Qin said calmly, "Now your sister-in-law devotes herself to Buddha and ignores ordinary things. It's fine for the second sibling to decide this matter."
"That's fine." Now that Nangong Qin had made a decision, the Su family didn't say any more. Anyway, as long as this great marriage can come true, it doesn't matter whoever decides.
"Then the second brother and sister Lao will have to worry about it." Nangong Qin showed a rare smile on his always serious face.
"Why don't you be so polite, Uncle." Lin Shi responded gently, but felt bitter in her heart: this important matter of marriage is related to a woman's whole body, so it's not a joke! But sister-in-law's current appearance... Thinking of Zhao Shi's dull and dull appearance now, Lin's heart With a sigh, I can only worry more.
After leaving the Rong'an Hall, Mrs. Lin thought about it: Although this marriage is the order of the parents, but he judges others by himself. If it is the marriage of Sister Yue, he must hope that his daughter will be willing, and this Sister Cheng is also willing. The same is true.
But after all, I and Sister Cheng are separated by a room, and we are not particularly close on weekdays...
After pondering over and over again, Mrs. Lin found Liu Qingqing, and together they went to Nangong Cheng's Wanqing Courtyard.
Seeing Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Liu coming together, although Nangong Cheng was a little surprised, he still smiled and stepped forward to greet her, and then walked into the house to welcome her.
After the servant girl had finished serving the tea, Mrs. Lin went straight to the point and said, "Sister Cheng, your sister-in-law and I are here this time, and there is actually something I want to tell you..." Afterwards, Mrs. Lin brought Mrs. Zuo Shilang from the Ministry of Officials over. He talked to Nangong Cheng about the marriage proposal, and also told all the benefits of Jian'anbo mansion and Jian'anbo's son.
"This is a matter of your life..." Mrs. Lin said while deliberating, while scrutinizing Nangong Cheng's expression carefully, "Although your grandmother and your father think this marriage is good, I still think it's best to listen to you. Views."
Nangong Cheng only felt a thunder in his ears, and he didn't recover for a long time.
"Sister Cheng, are you okay?" Mrs. Lin looked at Nangong Cheng worriedly.
"I, I'm fine..." Nangong Cheng moaned like a mosquito, twisting his bare hands, seemingly at a loss, "It's just a surprise."
"Sister Cheng, don't worry." Lin's soft voice comforted her, "This matter hasn't been settled yet, but the other party intends to come to propose marriage, and your grandmother and father think it's good, so I thought about seeing each other first. If you feel bad, the family will not force you."
Nangong Cheng lowered his head and said nothing, his heart was in a mess.
Seeing that Nangong Cheng didn't speak, Lin didn't care. This kind of thing is always a little thin-skinned, and I am embarrassed to say it.
Lin said again: "Sister Cheng, if you don't object, then we will make an appointment with the Jian'anbo Mansion, and you should take a good look at Mr. Pei."
Nangong Cheng lowered her head even lower, unable to see her expression and eyes. After a long time, she managed to squeeze out a sentence: "Let the second aunt decide everything."
Lin nodded and said, "Okay, I'll let you know when the time is fixed."
Liu Qingqing also comforted in a soft voice, "Sister Cheng, you don't have to be afraid, we will choose a suitable place to see each other when the time comes, just like going out to play."
Nangong Cheng gave a soft "hmm".
Lin Shi breathed a sigh of relief, and said to Nangong Cheng: "Then we will make a decision first. Sister Cheng, if you have any thoughts in your heart, don't be shy, just tell me or your sister-in-law."
"Teng'er understands." Nangong Cheng said in a low voice.
"Then let's go first." Lin and Liu Qingqing got up.
Nangong Cheng was startled, and hurriedly got up to see him off.
After sending Lin and Liu Qingqing away, Nangong Cheng returned to the room in a daze, sat on the Arhat bed and thought about her words blankly, as if he had lost his soul.
Shuxiang and Moxiang at the side became more and more happy as they thought about it, Shuxiang blessed Fushen with a smile on his face and said: "Congratulations girl!"
"Really?" Nangong Cheng answered absently.
Although she didn't know much about Pei Shizi of Jian'anbo Mansion, according to the second aunt, even among the noble children in the capital, Pei Shizi was extremely outstanding. She also believed that the second aunt would not lie to her.
To be able to marry such a wishful man is probably the dream of thousands of girls waiting to be married in the capital, but Nangong Cheng is not happy at all, instead, he is bored and anxious for no reason.
It was as if something important had been scavenged by someone!
She felt as if a big gap was missing in her heart, her heart was so stuffy that she could hardly breathe, and her eye sockets were even more sore!
"It would be really great if this marriage can come true." Mo Xiang didn't notice anything wrong with Nangong Cheng at all, she was only happy for her own girl, "That girl will be Shizi's wife, the future Mrs. Uncle. "
"Yes, yes." Shuxiang nodded happily.
What Mrs. Shizi, Mrs. Uncle! She doesn't care about it at all. Nangong Cheng remained silent, his bare hands twisted even harder.
She just wants to be with the person she likes!
the person I like!
Like a bolt of lightning strikes suddenly, Nangong Cheng's heart was shocked, he was stunned, and a heroic man appeared in front of his eyes, holding a peony and silk flower, walking slowly towards him...
Your Royal Highness!
Nangong Cheng bit his lower lip, grabbed the fabric on his chest fiercely, and said to himself, don't have delusional thoughts, it's impossible!
Since ancient times, it has been the order of the parents, the words of the matchmaker, how can she be allowed to decide the marriage by herself! It is absolutely impossible for her to be with him!
Accept your fate! Nangong Cheng tried hard to convince himself that the family is already very good, and found her such a well-matched marriage. The second aunt and sister-in-law even asked her own opinion, and even promised not to force herself... This is already a lot Girls can't ask for it!
Obviously everything looks and sounds good, but why does her heart still feel shrouded in a deep sadness...
Finally, she couldn't suppress the emotion in her heart, she leaned on the couch and began to cry, her crying was dull and depressing.
"Girl, what's wrong with you?" Mo Xiang moved closer to Nangong Cheng and looked at her nervously, "Is there something wrong?"
"Girl, girl..." Shuxiang was also anxious, "Do you want to invite a doctor?" He said in a panic and wanted to go out.
"Scholarly, come back quickly." Nangong Cheng said hoarsely, "I'm fine, but my heart is not... at ease, just cry."
Feeling uneasy? The two maids looked at each other in dismay. Could it be that the girl is afraid of getting married
Shuxiang carefully looked at Nangong Cheng, hesitated and said: "Girl, don't worry, everything is up to the old lady, the master and the wife decide..."
"Okay, you don't need to say anything." Nangong Cheng's expression was gloomy, pretending to be nonchalant, "I'm just flustered." She clenched her fists secretly.
That's it, just bury it all in your heart!
"You don't need to talk too much about what happened just now." Nangong Cheng ordered lightly, picked up the half-embroidered embroidery frame at the side, and began to embroider again...
Her mind had already flown to the sky, and she pricked her fingers three times in just one cup of tea, which made the maids feel heartbroken.
Shuxiang and Moxiang looked at Nangong Cheng with worried expressions, and looked at each other, always feeling that something was wrong with the girl.
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