Yun Fenghuang was sure that Chunjia could not treat his request to take the fifteenth prince to join the feudal clan with a normal attitude, so he waited calmly and calmly.
Then there was no movement from Chunjia for several days, and she was not surprised. However, the current government was busy with government affairs, and Chunjia had not sorted out her emotions to see her.
She was able to keep her composure, but Deng Chengzhai was very confused.
Before we put it aside, the emperor was ignored by the imperial concubine. What does it have to do with him, a foreign minister? But this time, it was he who gave the emperor the idea...
He felt that he had already attached great importance to the imperial concubine's status in the emperor's mind, but now he looked at it... Why did he still seem to underestimate her
Deng Chengzhai couldn't help but feel sad: "... What if the imperial concubine is so pampered and her Majesty only goes there every few days, but she becomes even more noisy?"
It doesn't matter if the imperial concubine makes a fuss, I'm just afraid that the emperor will fall for her!
At that time, Chunjia panicked, wondering what would happen next... The emperor definitely sold his minister to divert the trouble away...
Thinking about Concubine Min's record of killing everyone in the harem, Deng Chengzhai couldn't sit still.
He felt it was time for him to get a wife...
In fact, according to his age, he should have said marriage a few years ago.
It's just that at the beginning, Chunjia had not yet taken charge of the government, and his status as a schoolmate from a low-income family had not improved. Naturally, he was not willing to give it to him as a legitimate daughter who was valued by a serious family.
At that time, Deng Chengzhai had already been subdued by the emperor, and he felt that as a future hero of Conglong, there was no need to make do with his wife, who would rather be in short supply than in excess. After that, he finally felt proud, and the emperor explicitly warned him not to get too close to wealthy families, and even Cui's many cousins were not considered. In addition, both his parents died and he was raised by his uncle Cui Wan. But after he became a close minister of the emperor, Cui Wan no longer had too many restrictions on his interests. No one was watching or worrying about the marriage, so it was just delayed.
If he hadn't rashly interfered with the affairs between the emperor and the concubine this time, he would never have thought of getting married.
At this moment, I was thinking that if I had a wife, it would be better for my wife to go and inquire about it under the guise of paying respects to the noble concubine, right
Since he doesn't have a wife, he can't just go into battle and pay attention to the imperial concubine, right
Of course, it may not be too late to get married on the spot, but this also reminds Deng Chengzhai that as his official position rises step by step, and the trust he gains in front of the emperor becomes more and more profound, the back house still needs a mistress to run it. .
So he suppressed his anxiety and instructed the housekeeper to reveal his intention to marry a wife.
With Deng Chengzhai's current status and promising future, he can be said to be one of the best sons-in-law who can ride a dragon.
After the news spread, there was a rush of matchmakers.
Even the harem heard about it.
Qingren and other attendants were worried that Yun Fenghuang would feel depressed during her confinement period and would not be able to go out, so they treated her as a topic of conversation.
However, Yun Fenghuang's heart was moved and he asked: "This Deng Yueting has always been your majesty's favorite, and I know it. But I don't know that he is still unmarried at such an old age. Could it be that he has some specialties in women?"
"It seems that Mr. Deng wanted to marry a noble girl in his early years, but his identity was not revealed at the time and he was repeatedly rejected. Later, he may have held a grudge. The high-ranking family took the initiative to test the words, but they all rejected him." Chen Jing listened from the outside as he spoke. According to the rumors that came, "I didn't even give face to my maternal family, Mrs. Cui."
Mentioning the Cui family, Yun Fenghuang couldn't help but think of Cui Wan's little daughter who was born a concubine. Considering her age, if Deng Chengzhai was interested, it's possible that the girl would be recorded in the name of her aunt and given to Deng Chengzhai.
She raised her eyebrows and said, "So he wants to marry a girl from a poor family? This is weird. With his status and appearance, it is not difficult to marry a noble girl from a rich family, let alone a poor family? How can it be delayed until now?"
Chen Jing said: "Your Majesty, I heard from people that Mr. Deng is very obsessed with official duties, and there are no elders to watch over him, so he was delayed."
Yun Fenghuang nodded slightly and understood. This was a man who valued his future and was not in a hurry about life-long events... There was no need to be anxious. His body was not in bad shape at his age. It would not be a big deal to get married two years late.
"Why did you remember it this time?"
"... My Majesty forgives me, but I haven't asked about it yet. Maybe it's because of my age?" Chen Jing said uncertainly, "I heard that several high-ranking families still have hope, and I think he may have changed his mind and still wants to be a lady from a famous family. What? Otherwise, why would everyone know about this? So we are sending people to the door to give hints."
As for the daughter of a poor family...
It is estimated that it can only be the help of powerful people, or Deng Chengzhai took the initiative to take a fancy to him.
After all, that kind of person is not qualified to enter Deng's mansion and recommend to Deng Chengzhai.
"..." Yun Fenghuang was silent, but he was thinking in his heart, this Deng Chengzhai... it would be nice if he could tell Xie Meng.
Although there is a big age gap between Xie Meng and Deng Chengzhai, it is not uncommon for an old man to have a young wife at this time, let alone Deng Chengzhai in his prime
Moreover, this person's parents died and he was raised by his uncle Cui Wan. But now because of Chunjia, he is not close to the Cui family... After Xie Meng came over, he could immediately take charge of the family without having to look at other people's eyes. The situation was perfect for her careless niece.
But...will Chunjia agree
As for whether Deng Chengzhai would like Xie Meng, Yun Fenghuang didn't even consider it.
Once the emperor agreed, did Deng Chengzhai's opinion matter
Besides, Yun Fenghuang felt that his niece was like a flower. Even if she forced it on Deng Chengzhai, it would be an advantage for him. What else could he feel wronged about
If you have any grievances and have the ability, tell Chunjia!
"That's all, I originally wanted to get some other benefits from that bastard." After thinking about it, the imperial concubine thought, "If he comes to coax me again this time, I will use this as a condition."
Thinking of this, he ordered the Qing people, "Get someone to teach Meng'er some rules and etiquette as a royal wife, especially the appropriate behavior in banquets and other occasions."
Qingren said unexpectedly: "Have you given Miss Meng a good look?"
Although Yun Fenghuang had mentioned this before, at that time everyone was focused on the pregnancy of the imperial concubine, and no one could care about the life-long affairs of a niece.
Especially since Xie Meng is still young and has not yet left the cabinet, he is naturally not in a hurry.
At this moment, the Qing people were about to ask about the candidate, but suddenly they remembered what Yun Fenghuang was asking just now, and they were surprised: "Your Majesty, do you want to marry Miss Meng to Master Deng?"
Yun Fenghuang said: "I have this plan, but don't tell it out loud... I don't know if it will work out yet."
So the master and servant only arranged for people to teach Xie Meng, and did not reveal anything else.
But Xie Meng and the three of them are already at this age, so why don't they understand the meaning of this move
The palace officials from Huanhua Palace had just left. Xie Mei and Xie Kuo congratulated Xie Meng together. Xie Kuo asked out of curiosity: "Sister Meng'er, I don't know whose son my aunt has chosen for you?"
"...How did I know?" Xie Meng, although lively and lively, was a little shy at the moment, and whispered, "My aunt hasn't told me this recently...and maybe there is just some banquet for me to go to recently, and it's not It must be... Oh, I won’t say it anymore!”
She forcefully changed the topic, "We haven't seen Zhao Qing for two days. Why don't we go and see what she is doing?"
The girls were noisy for most of the day, and then they went back to their rooms to tidy up.
The servant who was serving Xie Kuo whispered to Xie Kuo: "Miss Meng is married. Miss, it won't be a day or two for you to enter the palace, but I wonder if the imperial concubine has made arrangements for the miss?"
"My aunt is still in her confinement, and we nieces can't help much. It would be nice if we could not cause any trouble to our aunt." Xie Kuo frowned slightly and said, "As for whether to make arrangements or not, not to mention I still have to do it. You are not old enough to rush out of the cabinet, even if you are old enough, you will naturally listen to your aunt in everything."
The servant hesitated to speak, but finally stepped forward and whispered: "Miss, I have no other intention, but since Miss Meng has already made arrangements, you and Miss Mei should also put it on the agenda? Why do you learn the rules? Only Miss Meng is the only one? Is it possible that the imperial concubine, for a while, has no plans for you and Miss Mei?"
"My aunt has been in the palace for many years, and you and I can't guess what is in her heart." Xie Kuo turned his head and glanced at her, and said calmly, "Don't say such things again. If you don't want to be good, I am not easy to fool. !”
"...Yes." The servant felt bored and quickly apologized, "My servant will never dare to do it again."
Xie Kuo beat her and felt very calm.
She had different ideas from ordinary girls. She wanted to marry a rich man with both talent and beauty, and then live a peaceful life with her husband and children... It can't be said that she was bored, she just didn't find it interesting.
She even wanted to learn from Yun Fenghuang and go into battle herself to stir up a storm.
So what if Yun Fenghuang found a good husband for Xie Meng? Their imperial concubine's aunt's current status could not be taken care of by thirty nieces, not to mention three nieces.
Even though she received less attention and favor than Xie Meng and Xie Mi, she still surpassed many other sisters.
The future and so on... As long as Yun Fenghuang doesn't fall, she won't be impatient.
If you don't have such a bit of city government, what qualifications do you have to be taken seriously by this aunt
However, she was a young girl after all, and Xie Kuo was a little curious in his heart as to whose descendant his aunt had chosen for Xie Meng
Regarding the thoughts of his three nieces, Yun Fenghuang also asked people to observe them secretly.
After a while, Hong'e came over to report, saying that Xie Meng was a little shy after receiving the news, and then he was happily thinking about how to let the imperial concubine arrange it; Where, I was worried that because I was the last one to enter the palace, my relationship with Yun Fenghuang was shallow and would not be taken seriously, so there would be no one to deal with. The calmest one was Xie Kuo. After the congratulations, everything went as usual, as if he had not heard the news at all. .
Yun Fenghuang listened, sighed, and said: "I'm afraid that the thoughts of the four houses of the Xie family are not all in this palace's mother and daughter. Meng'er can just be paid off. The reason why Mei'er was chosen is because of my relatives. Among the nieces who are about the same age, she is the smartest."
But now it looks like the pattern is just that.
Can't help but let her down.
So it seems that only Xie Kuo can achieve something.
"When Meng'er's matter is finalized, we will also find a kind and honest young man from a high family to marry Mei'er." Yun Fenghuang felt that since Xie Mei didn't have any special talents or wit, and he just wanted to marry into a good family. If you can live with peace of mind, there is no need to embarrass this child. She doesn't have the qualifications anyway, so there is no need to drag herself down by forcing her to do errands. "When the time comes, let Kuo'er come to my side and follow you."
This means cultivating carefully.
Although the Qing people were a little regretful that it was not Miss Sun from the fourth room who got this opportunity, Xie Kuo was not considered an outsider after all, so they all nodded: "The maids will definitely assist Miss Kuo'er with all their heart."
The Qing people couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, if that's the case, why not marry Miss Kuo'er to Master Deng? After all, since that master can be reused by His Majesty, it can be seen that he is a successful man. Miss Meng'er is good at everything, except for her temperament. He's a bit out of touch and has no real ideas. I'm afraid it will be difficult to influence Mr. Deng's thoughts and actions after he has passed the exam?"
Yun Fenghuang said lightly: "That's right. But you also said that Deng Yueting belongs to His Majesty. So Cui Wan, as his uncle, could at least raise him after his parents passed away. Such a kindness is not good for his daughter. Give it to him, let alone influence him in political affairs! Not to mention my aunt and nephew? Deng Yueting is not a fool, and His Majesty is neither. This is someone who grew up with Your Majesty and is going to be cultivated as a minister. I will arrange it for him. Meng'er, it's hard to say whether it will succeed or not. But Your Majesty knows Meng'er's character and will not think that I am deliberately plotting; if Kuo'er is arranged..."
She sighed, "Your Majesty has a good opinion of Meng'er, but he doesn't like Kuo'er very much. Is it possible for me to propose Kuo'er? Besides, although Kuo'er has some ambitions, how old is Kuo'er this year? He is still immature. Not yet. Why bother with Deng Yueting’s opponent?”
He wanted to marry his niece to Deng Chengzhai because he sincerely wanted to find a good match for Xie Meng.
As for the rest, she didn't count on it at all.
After all, Deng Chengzhai's brain was not broken. What kind of relationship did he have with the emperor
Why don't you let the emperor's lap go and hug her, a noble concubine
Seeing the Qing people nodding thoughtfully, Yun Fenghuang thought about it and asked again: "By the way, how has Concubine Wan and Concubine Jing been doing these past two days?"
"Empress De Fei sprained her foot two days ago, so she confessed her crime and rested in Yijia Palace." A man from the Qing Dynasty said, "In the past two days, Qu Xiurong and Yi Jieyu have been running between the two palaces."
This so-called running around is actually looking for trouble.
Yun Fenghuang said calmly: "They are sensible... But what's the result? Did Concubine Jing go to His Majesty again?"
Previously, she had instructed her concubine to find trouble for the daughter of the Luo family and the Meng family. Concubine De went to Concubine Wan first. Concubine Jing took the opportunity to carry the Thirteenth Prince to the Taichu Palace Chief to kneel down and cry, but Chunjia was busy with government affairs and was too lazy to pay attention. When she found out, she didn't even show her face, and only asked the palace people to tell Concubine Jing to find the queen to make the decision, and not to disturb her with such harem matters.
Concubine Jing had no choice but to cry and get on the chariot and go back to the harem to find the queen.