Leng Yan was racking her brains to please Mo Shujun. Unexpectedly, Mo Shujun suddenly changed the subject and turned the focus to her, which frightened her.
He quickly knelt down on the ground and was about to beg for mercy.
Mo Shujun raised her chin and said lovingly: "Silly boy, what are you afraid of? I just want to know what you are thinking, not to ask about your sins."
Leng Yan secretly pinched her thigh, and tears instantly filled her eyes, but she held back the tears.
She looked at Mo Shujun pitifully and expressed her loyalty again: "Princess Yingming, Leng Yan was brought up by you, and I am absolutely loyal to you and will never have second thoughts."
He swore steadfastly and said it with dignity.
But Mo Shujun has a suspicious temperament, even when it comes to the children she raised with her own hands.
But she didn't show it. Instead, she stroked Leng Yan's long hair more lovingly and said with a smile: "You were raised by me, how could I doubt your loyalty
But first tell me, do you want Jun Hao to marry Baoyou instead of Qingxue? Do you have your own plans? Um? "
Leng Yan's thoughts were revealed, and a trace of embarrassment flashed across her face. She didn't dare to fool her anymore, and nodded honestly: "Princess is wise, slave, slave, I do have a little selfishness."
"Then let's talk about it."
"This..." Leng Yan clenched her teeth tightly, and after a long while, she struggled to speak each word one by one: "Princess, you took pity on Leng Yan and gave her to the master as your concubine. Leng Yan is naturally extremely grateful. But Leng Yan Yan has no foundation in the big house, and he doesn't please the master. If the eldest lady's lineage becomes more powerful again, Leng Yan is afraid... "
All the tears in Leng Yan's eyes fell down as soon as she said it, sliding down her cheeks and hitting the back of her hands and the skirt of her clothes.
She didn't wipe it either, she just looked at Mo Shujun with great tenderness.
Mo Shujun is a hard-hearted person and will not soften her attitude just because of tears. She will just look on coldly.
Leng Yan waited for a while, but did not receive any comfort, so she had to lower her voice even weaker.
He continued: "Leng Yan knows that it is against the rules to have such thoughts, but Leng Yan really has no choice! Leng Yan was pointed out to the master by the princess. If she does not live well in Dongyuan in the future, wouldn't she? Does the person who humiliates you make you lose face?"
Once the matter involved Mo Shujun, her expression immediately changed, her attitude slowed down at a speed visible to the naked eye, and she even took the initiative to pat the back of Leng Yan's hand and comforted: "Don't worry, Yan'er, since I pointed you out. Boss, I naturally hope that I have the ability to give you happiness. You have been with me for so long, is it possible that I will still treat you badly?"
Leng Yan lowered her eyes and responded obediently: "Leng Yan knows how kind the princess is to her slave."
"Well, good boy!"
Mo Shujun probably also realized that it was pointless to hold on to Leng Yan's petty thoughts on this matter, so she praised Leng Yan a few more words and let the matter go.
After a while, he said with some hesitation: "Although as you said, it would be more appropriate for Baoyou to become the fourth prince's concubine, Jun Hao is not someone who is easy to compromise. How do you think I can make him agree to marry me?" Where is Baoyou as the fourth prince’s concubine?”
This is a big problem.
Until the conversation with Mo Junhao just now, Mo Junhao's attitude was respectful and humble, but from the beginning to the end, he never gave Mo Shujun a word that he was willing to remarry Shi Baoyou.
On the contrary, both inside and outside her words revealed her intention to marry Shi Qingxue.
He smiled coldly and pointed out meaningfully, "Princess, are you mistaken? The fourth prince is a prince, and he alone cannot decide on the marriage!"
"Oh? You mean..."
"You are the eldest princess. Not to mention that you are a bit thin-faced by the emperor, but you can still speak well in front of the queen mother. Besides, our fourth mother is not bad. If you go into the palace and give a speech to the fourth mother and the fourth prince, Ask for a marriage.
After the rice is cooked, is it possible that the fourth prince still dares to resist the decree and not marry? "
Mo Shujun was overjoyed after hearing this method and repeatedly agreed, but after a while, she hesitated again.
For no other reason, although doing this can achieve the goal for a while, if it offends Mo Junhao, I'm afraid it won't be worth the gain, right
"It's not that we don't give him the opportunity to marry Liu Niang, it's just that Si Niang is his elder sister. Whether she is the concubine or gets married first, it's all right. As for whether he wants to marry after six years in the future, it depends on his ability. !" Leng Yan said slowly, giving Mo Shujun enough reason to deal with Mo Junhao.
Finally, fearing that Mo Shujun would not be moved, he revealed what the old lady was currently worried about, "Princess, haven't you been worried recently that the master will separate from you, and things will be difficult to control
He was originally unwilling to marry Liu Niang to the fourth prince, but now that you have done it for him, he will definitely be grateful to you! "
Mo Shujun originally forced Shi Junhe to marry Shi Qingxue to Mo Junhao based on the interests of the Shi family. Although Shi Junhe had no objection, the relationship between mother and son also fell below freezing point. In the past few days, Shi Junhe did not even Come and say hello to her.
The eldest princess looked calm on the surface, but Leng Yan, her personal maid, knew that the princess herself could not sit still.
If Shi Junhe's wish comes true for Shi Qingxue's marriage this time, Shi Junhe will definitely become the filial and respectful son he once was.
After all... How can there be an overnight feud between mother and son
With all kinds of temptations in front of her, Mo Shujun finally relented and said: "Okay! I will go to the palace tomorrow to find the emperor to propose a marriage! When the imperial edict is issued, even if the fourth prince has any thoughts, he will have to hold them back for now.
If he really wants to marry Shi Qingxue again, it depends on whether he has the ability to steal someone from Prince Mo! "
On the second day, Mo Shujun rarely dressed up. When she was about to enter the palace, she suddenly heard a servant coming, saying: There is an imperial edict coming from the palace. The master ordered everyone to go to the hall to receive the edict.
Mo Shujun hurried to the hall. Except for Zhou Ruyu, who was banned in Nanyuan, everyone else was here.
Shi Junhe stood at the front with a serious face. Even the second room, who had always had no sense of presence, was also present. The crowd seemed like something big was about to happen.
"He'er, you suddenly gathered everyone in the hall, what's the matter?" Mo Shujun didn't see the eunuch who delivered the order, so she walked up to Shi Junhe and asked.
Shi Junhe greeted Mo Shujun politely, and responded lukewarmly: "Reporting to my mother, someone from the palace sent a message, saying that someone would come to deliver the imperial edict at three quarters after the hour. The child then sent the people in the house to him. We’ve all called, and we’re waiting to receive the order.”
Mo Shujun had rarely seen such an alienated attitude from Shi Junhe, and she was a little unaccustomed to it. However, as she was used to being an elder, it was impossible for her to take the initiative to reconcile the relationship between mother and son. Instead, she asked in a colder tone: "Now the three of you are idle." Why is there still an imperial edict at home and in the palace? Could it be that you did something?"
Shi Junhe lowered his eyes, as if he didn't hear Mo Shujun's probing meaning, and responded calmly: "I don't know, kid."
These words made Mo Shujun's heart so painful that she couldn't say a word.
What could she say
Now the imperial edict has not arrived! It's 'normal' for Shi Junhe not to know.
"Humph!" Mo Shujun knew that Shi Junhe had not told her the truth but had no choice but to return to the main seat and sit down. However, her dignified face remained calm and did not give Shi Junhe a good look at all.
Shi Baoning looked on with some discomfort and secretly tugged at the corner of his father's clothes to signal his father not to be angry with his grandmother.
Shi Junhe gently brushed Shi Baoning's little hand away without saying a word or even looking at her.
The same cold attitude was completely different from the gentle and doting treatment of Shi Qingxue.
Shi Baoning's eyes dimmed suddenly, he moved back and stopped talking.
For a moment, the lively atmosphere in the hall changed subtly. Everyone suddenly had different expressions on their faces, but they all fell silent. Even if they occasionally whispered to each other, their voices were as low as mosquitoes.
After a long time, when the onlookers almost felt that the pressure was about to crush them to death, a loud shout rang out: "The imperial edict has arrived!"
This voice was like the sound of nature, and it suddenly made everyone excited.
I saw the most favored eunuch around Mo Xiangbin, Xiaoquanzi, striding in, followed by two young eunuchs, each holding an imperial edict in their hands.
As soon as Xiaoquanzi stood still in front of everyone, he first took the imperial edict from the little eunuch on the right, opened it, and read: "By God's blessing, the emperor has issued an edict: The Duke of Shi is loyal to the Lord, and this time he leads the army of the Shi family. He defeated the rebels and protected the safety of Kyoto. His contribution was to the country, but he was not arrogant or impetuous, which is very commendable. Today, the Duke of Shi is conferred as the general of the country, with a first-class official position. I hope that he will be diligent and self-sufficient in the future, and he will be brave and never slack off. I admire this .”
"I thank the Lord for your kindness." Shi Junhe knelt down and received the first imperial edict.
However, before everyone showed their emotions, Xiaoquanzi said again: "Everyone, please be patient. It won't be too late to kneel down and thank the Holy Grace after I finish reciting the second imperial edict."
After saying that, he took the imperial edict from the little eunuch on the left and continued to read: "By the fate of heaven, the emperor issued an edict: The second wife of the Shi family is gentle in temperament, dignified and virtuous. She is deeply loved by her mother and can be matched with the second prince. Today is special. I will make her the second prince and his concubine, and we will get married on the tenth day of the first lunar month next year. I appreciate this."
"What!"
This time, before Shi Junhe took over the imperial edict from Xiaoquanzi, everyone exploded.
Shi Baojing, a concubine who had always been unknown to the second wife, actually flew up a branch and turned into a phoenix, becoming a prince and concubine first? Even the powerless second prince Mo Junwen has reached a high level!
Everyone immediately started talking, with expressions of disbelief on their faces.
Not to mention that people in other rooms didn't expect Shi Baojing to be so lucky. Even Baojing's parents, Shi Junfeng and Zhang Qiuyan, stared at her in surprise.
Shi Baojing's face was quiet and calm, exactly as described in the imperial edict.
"Ahem!" Koizumi coughed twice, reminding everyone that the ceremony of announcing the decree was not over yet!
Shi Junhe glanced at everyone with dissatisfaction. After everyone behind him had calmed down, he led everyone to kneel down and thank him again.
After the imperial edict was put away, Shi Junhe stuffed a purse into Xiaoquanzi's hand and said politely: "The people in the house do not understand the rules and have offended Your Majesty. I hope Eunuch Quan can forgive me."
Although Xiaoquanzi is only an eunuch, he is here to declare the decree on behalf of the emperor. If Xiaoquanzi takes back the behavior of the Toki family just now and makes a fuss about it by someone who is interested, they can be punished with a serious crime of disrespect.
"General Shi's words are serious! Double happiness is here, everyone is happy, it's normal to be a little carried away, it's not a collision, it's not a collision!" Koizumi smiled flatteringly at Shi Junhe, and pushed back the purse Shi Junhe handed him.
Qian said: "It is a blessing for me to run errands for Your Majesty and announce the general's decree for you. I dare not take advantage of the general!"
Koizumi said this sincerely, without any reluctance at all.
Although he would collect some "external money" when he announced his decree, but here with Shi Junhe, he was willing to accept no money.
What? You tell him that Shi Junhe was dismissed from office by the emperor not long ago, what is there to please