Princess Sui'an had always wanted to marry her adopted daughter into the royal family, but she was declined by the imperial concubine and the consort, so she had no choice.
At this moment, the prince-in-law changed his mind, and she couldn't help but feel excited again.
I just heard that the candidate was not the imperial concubine's heir, but the third prince, but I was somewhat hesitant: "That's good, but it sounds like he doesn't respect the imperial concubine very much. In that case, it's not appropriate? The blue bird and blue magpie are the imperial concubine's. My niece. How can you marry someone who doesn’t respect your elders?"
"In the final analysis, it's all slander and frame-up from King Chongxin." Xie Wuzheng said amiably, "otherwise, how could your Majesty not deal with it? And the way I look at the imperial concubine, I don't have much resentment towards the third prince. In the end, it is the imperial concubine who sees it. She has grown up with a child, and has suffered a lot of grievances because of her life experience. Your concubine even told me today that she feels that it has not been easy for the third prince these years."
Sui'an heard that the imperial concubine didn't seem to mind the third prince, her eyes flashed, and said: "So, is it the imperial concubine's intention to let our child marry the third prince?"
"The imperial concubine didn't expect this." Xie Wuzheng vetoed, "As you know, she almost didn't wake up this time. Even if she wakes up now, she still needs to recover slowly... Wei Shidu has been there for a day now I took my pulse twice, which showed that it was not good after all. But how could I have the energy to think about these things? But when the imperial concubine was lamenting the third prince, I thought, the left and right middle palaces have been abolished, but the middle palace has an heir, and the imperial concubine is not necessary Become Qiu Yu. King Chu can just pay it back. King Shu has already decided on Princess Wei He. The twelfth prince is the legitimate son. It’s hard to say more. If we marry our child, it can be regarded as turning the hostility into friendship. "
"After all, it's not shameful for the royal family to kill each other's flesh and blood, and for a son to harm his mother."
"It's good to be able to cover up one or two things."
"What do you think, Your Highness?"
Sui'an was almost convinced by these words, but out of caution, he still said: "Since the Central Palace is abolished, the marriage of the third prince should still depend on His Majesty's wishes. But I am a little unsure about Your Majesty's wishes. What are you thinking? Or maybe we can bring this matter up again after the imperial concubine is well and have a private conversation with His Majesty?"
"If that happens, I'm afraid there will be complications." Xie Wuzheng advised, "Your Highness is His Majesty's younger sister, and it is said that His Majesty has watched her grow up. Your Highness has raised such household matters, even if Your Majesty has other considerations. , will you still blame His Highness?"
Sui'an thought about it. It was no secret that she hoped to marry her adopted daughter to the prince.
Having failed to achieve the goal earlier, now it is time to bring up the old story again.
If it can't be done, as Xie Wuzheng said, it's impossible for the emperor to do anything to her because of such a proposal; if it can be done, won't she get her wish
So the next day, I made an excuse to invite the Empress Dowager into the palace. After going to Qingci Palace to deal with it, I went to Taichu Palace to ask for an audience.
Chunjia was busy at the moment, but the eldest princess always had to give her face. The brother and sister met each other and exchanged greetings for a while. Sui'an looked at the many memorials on the emperor's case and did not dare to delay, so he directly said that he wanted to The eldest daughter Xie Qingniao promised the third prince a plan: "... I am stupid, if this is inappropriate, please forgive me, brother."
The emperor was not angry as expected, but asked: "Is this your own intention or a reminder from others?"
"This is my sister's own idea." Sui'an did not mention Xie Wuzheng. She did not deliberately hide it from the emperor, but considered that as Xiaozong's own flesh and blood and a girl, even if she said something wrong or did something wrong, as long as The emperor wouldn't even care about something as big as treason.
But the emperor may not be so easy to talk to her consort.
Sui'an and Xie Wuzheng were not bitter couples. On the contrary, their relationship as husband and wife had always been good.
Even though she knew that the consort's tenderness and thoughtfulness were partly due to her status, Sui'an was not a hypocritical person.
It was her blessing to be born as an emperor's daughter. Many people would never dream of it. Could she still dislike it
At this moment, he said, "I dare not hide it from my brother. My sister is not lucky enough to have any children of her own. Therefore, I have always regarded the blue bird and blue magpie as my own. Parents love their children, and they have far-reaching plans. My sister How much can I take care of two children in one day? If my sister is gone, who can the two sisters rely on? But they have to brazenly disturb the emperor's flesh and blood. It's just that in recent years, my sister has been called the emperor. My brother is worried about this, but he has never done anything to share his worries. Therefore, if this matter is not appropriate, I hope that my brother will make it clear that I have no intention of embarrassing my brother."
In Chunjia's impression, Sui'an was always silent, docile, and considered sensible.
Si Mei, who has never deliberately caused trouble for him, still feels good.
In addition, before Sui'an returned to the imperial capital, he had privately proposed to the concubine about marrying the prince. Chunjia also knew this.
After thinking for a while, he said: "You have a motherly heart in planning for your adopted daughter. I have many heirs, how can I not help you? Don't worry about this, I will definitely give you a plan."
Sui'an resigned with great gratitude, and when he returned to his mansion, he told Xie Wuzheng.
Xie Wuzheng immediately noticed the abnormality, and his eyebrows skipped a beat: "Your Majesty said that he has many heirs, and he will definitely help you... So, he promised to let our daughter marry into the royal family, but it may not be the third prince?"
His heart sank. Doesn't this mean that the third prince's status in the emperor's heart is more important than their brothers and sisters estimated
Sui'an didn't think much about it, she just wanted her daughter to marry a prince, which prince specifically? Of course she would be happy to marry someone with a bright future, but after all, she was not her biological daughter, but just an adopted daughter of low birth or concubine, which was not enough. Precious. So even the most unfavored prince is actually high.
He was happy now. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "That's good. The three princes on the left and right are not very favored."
Maybe it could be replaced by a favored prince
Xie Wuzheng glanced at her and didn't say anything. After a few perfunctory words, he sent someone to deliver the news to the palace.
After Yun Fenghuang, who was still resting, found out, he became more and more wary of the third prince, but suddenly remembered something: "I proposed marriage to Xiaoqi and Weishi earlier, and after they rejected it, who have you been interacting with these days?"
"... If you want to reply to your Majesty, I have to ask you." Qingren and other attendants were startled when they heard this, out of embarrassment.
After all, during this period of time, all the energy was put on Yun Fenghuang, but he had long forgotten about Wei Shi.
Chen Jing hurriedly went to inquire about it, and only came back to report after half a day: "Reporting to your Majesty, Wei Shi has been careful in his words and deeds these days. He even declined many invitations on the excuse that the old lady was ill and that his descendants must fulfill their filial piety. Looking at Does it mean something about cultivating one’s moral character?”
"Not long after Wei Changkong's resurrection, this family came all the way from Shu to the Imperial Capital to cultivate their moral character?" Yun Fenghuang sneered, "It's probably because they got some important promise, and they were afraid of complications before things were accomplished, so they decided not to do it. Get out!"
She pondered for a moment and said, "It seems that your Majesty's favorite candidate for the third prince's concubine is probably Wei Xiyan."
The attendants were all shocked: "Your Majesty?!"
"Mother, why are you like this?" Qingren said in a deep voice, "When Weishi rejected our seventh prince, the third prince was not as eye-catching as he is now. How could He De ask Your Majesty to personally worry about his marriage?!"
It's not that they don't believe the concubine's speculation, but they really don't dare or don't want to believe it.
Because if the emperor decides on the third prince’s concubine at that time, or the Wei family girl who is famous for being a talented person but not a top-notch family, what does it mean
This means that Chunjia had considered passing the throne to the third prince at that time!
What kind of threat is this to Xuanqing Palace
"Then you tell me, apart from His Majesty's hint, what reason does Webster have for rejecting me?" Yun Fenghuang said in a deep voice, "There is a reason why the Yin family chose Xiao Qi to challenge Webster: Although Webster She is a concubine, but since she can become one of the three most talented girls in the imperial capital, alongside the girls of the Cui family and the Wei family, it is obvious that in addition to her own talents, she is also well-educated in the clan."
She herself has enjoyed the benefits of family cultivation and reputation, so she knows best that no matter how talented a lady hidden in the boudoir is, she cannot become famous without the help of her family members to manage and promote her!
In fact, if you think about it, you will know that serious ladies have to be polite, not praised, and left alone. How can this reputation be spread
Wei's family belonged to a state-level family and often produced talented people. Because of Wei Changkong, his talent became more and more famous.
Regardless of her nature, a girl from such a family should at least have a basic upbringing and attitude.
With a little experience, you will be a qualified mistress.
In addition, although Wei Shi was famous, he did not have many official positions. The highest official was Wei Changkong, and his influence in the court was not strong.
From the perspective of the Yin family, although Wei's career was weak due to her late entry, she happened to have no involvement with all parties. Telling Wei Xiyan to the Seventh Prince that she was one of the three most talented women in the imperial capital, how much It can bridge the gap in family life and there are no political risks.
But at this moment Yun Fenghuang suddenly discovered...
Such conditions are actually in line with Chunjia's requirements for the future crown princess.
The emperor definitely didn't want the prince to marry a noble girl. After all, the Ji family was in decline, and the precaution and hatred that the Ji family brought to the Gongxiang family's children had not yet passed.
But you can't marry a girl from an ordinary background.
In comparison, Webster's level is more appropriate.
Although Wei Xiyan's appearance is not the best, as a concubine, looks are the least important.
Besides, Wei Xiyan can be considered a beauty to some extent, but she doesn't stand out among the beauties.
"Your Majesty, this..." The attendants listened to the analysis of the noble concubine, their hearts were up and down, and their faces were horrified. For a moment, the Qing people couldn't help but murmured, "This... what should we do?! Is it possible that we just sit back and watch the third prince marry Wei's wife? You humble servant, will you take over the East Palace?"
Yun Fenghuang muttered: "His Royal Highness Sui'an spoke in person, and His Majesty only allowed his daughter to marry the prince. It seems that he still wants to tell the third prince about Wei Shi."
"In that case..."
She frowned, feeling that things were difficult, mainly for Chunjia.
The emperor is not a fool. No matter what happens to the third prince or Wei Xiyan, he will probably let go of any clues and will definitely investigate to the end.
But Yun Fenghuang now has no confidence to hide the past from under his nose. The reason why the bitter plot succeeded is because she created the necessary personality in the emperor's mind in advance, and the emperor never doubted her.
But attacking the third prince and Wei Xiyan directly was not the case.
No matter how Chunjia believed that the imperial concubine was a loving mother, if he knew that the imperial concubine was the mastermind behind the murder of the third prince, would he not suspect that she was faking it
The master and servant were thinking nervously when Chicai from the outside hurried in and reported the matter with an ugly face: "Madam, Mr. Gu has come to apologize. He said that he is serving as an official on behalf of the family members and plans to retire to the countryside from now on."
If that's all it is, it's reasonable for Gu to give in, but that's okay.
The key is, "The old man said in his letter that he would like to dedicate Miss Jue to His Highness the King of Qin and serve him around."
Yun Fenghuang: "..."