Xiao Huayong didn't like Shen Xihe compromising with anyone, even if it was collaboration.
What Shen Xihe was thinking was exactly what Xiao Huayong had said, that Xiao Changmin was still determined to get to the bottom of this. Even if she was turned down by Concubine Shu this time, in order not to expose Concubine Shu's conspiracy with her, she could not do anything to let Xiao Changmin know that she had learned about this.
Then Xiao Changmin will continue to look for someone, but he won't know who to look for next time. If he asks Concubine Shu for help, Concubine Shu can not only get the benefits promised by Xiao Changmin, but also cover up their dealings with Concubine Shu, and also keep the situation under their control.
"Well, I'll send a message to Concubine Shu right away."
She took the power of the palace and released a large number of palace maids. The harem was firmly in her hands, and it was much easier for her to communicate with Concubine Shu than before.
"How are you going to break the impasse?" After handing the creed to Zhenzhu, Shen Xihe turned and asked Xiao Huayong.
"The best way is to let the prince get married." Xiao Huayong lowered his eyes and stroked the Pingzhong leaves in the bonsai beside him with his fingertips.
Shen Xihe was a little unsure of what he heard: "Huh?"
Looking up, Xiao Huayong's eyes were determined: "Marry a wife, arrange for someone to marry Bu Shizi, cover up Bu Shizi's identity, and perhaps we can maneuver around it and let Bu Shizi give birth to a child safely."
Xiao Huayong had always been against saving the baby in Bu Shulin's belly because the risk was too great, but Cui Jinbai had always been loyal to him and was his confidant. Now that he was in this state, Xiao Huayong had to prepare for the worst. Perhaps this was Cui Jinbai's only flesh and blood, and he had already begun to think of the safest way to reduce the risk.
On the other hand, Xiao Huayong could see that Shen Xihe couldn't bear to treat Bu Shulin, and she also wanted to show some kindness to the unborn child in her belly. In this case, he had to spend more time and effort on it.
"Alin is the prince of Southern Shu. His Majesty will not agree if his status is not too low; his Majesty will not agree if his status is not too high. In this case, where can I choose someone who is willing to cover up for Alin and has no possibility of betrayal?" Shen Xihe went through all the eligible girls in the capital in his mind, but could not find a suitable candidate.
Since she had to help cover it up, when Bu Shulin gave birth, she had to act as well. After giving birth, she had to really treat the child as her own. It would be impossible to hide it from the other party.
Which daughter of a big family could do this
"It's not difficult to find him." Xiao Huayong already had a candidate in mind.
Shen Xihe asked: "Who?"
"She can be considered my cousin." Xiao Huayong did not hide it from Shen Xihe.
The Xiao royal family is very large, especially over the years, there have been incompetent emperors but no tyrants, and they have never massacred their brothers and sisters. The Xiao family has flourished from generation to generation. The cousin mentioned by Xiao Huayong is a cousin within the fifth degree of mourning, and is from the branch of His Majesty Taizu's brother. Three ancestors have served as patriarchs of the Xiao family and served as ministers of the Temple of Imperial Clan.
But now there is only an orphan girl and a younger brother left. Although she has the Xiao family status and is raised and cared for by clan members, her life is only slightly better than that of ordinary people.
"Why have I never seen them before?" Logically speaking, the female relatives of the clan should appear during festivals.