In the next few days, there was no news from the palace until the emperor's decree granting the marriage came down.
To everyone's surprise, the emperor actually gave Zuo Binning to Prince Ning and Jiang Yijia to Fu Lie!
On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, many people couldn't sleep.
Many people wanted to see the emperor, but no one could enter the Qianyuan Palace.
When he heard the news, Wen Qingzhu was startled, and then frowned.
Giving Jiang Yijia to Fu Lie is not as good as giving Jiang Dejia to Fu Lie!
"Miss! What should we do?" Lu Tao was so anxious that he walked back and forth in front of Wen Qingzhu!
No one thought that before Wen Qingzhu's marriage was confirmed, Fu Lie's marriage would become a bargaining chip!
Wen Qingzhu was sitting in front of the window, looking like an old monk in meditation. He had nothing to worry about.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Lu Tao couldn't help it and stopped in front of her: "Miss! Please give me a word! How can Mr. Fu marry Jiang Yijia!"
"Don't worry, the people who should be worried most right now are Wanbi and King Chu, the Zuo family and Fu Lie. They have no power to fight back!"
Wen Qingzhu felt that this marriage was not what the emperor really wanted, and it was more likely that Jiang Yijia requested it.
When did Jiang Yijia fall in love with Fu Lie
On the eleventh day of the first lunar month, news finally came to the palace that Wan Concubine had fallen ill, and the King of Chu decided to stay and take care of her.
It wasn't until the day before the Lantern Festival that the invitation was delivered to Wen Qingzhu.
What followed was a superstitious letter from Wan Bin.
After reading the letter, Wen Qingzhu let the green pottery burn.
"Get ready, let's go to Pingguo Hou's Mansion."
They just walked out of the door and saw the princess' honor guard stopping at the gate of the Hou Mansion from a distance.
"Miss! This princess is too arrogant and domineering! This marriage has only been granted for a few days!" Lu Tao was angry, but he could still maintain his rationality.
"Let's go!" Wen Qingzhu didn't care and took the maids over.
After entering the Hou Mansion, the person who came to greet him was Yang Dong.
He looked a little worried and kept wiping the sweat on his forehead with his sleeves.
Lu Tao followed him and asked angrily: "It's such a cold day, and there's still cold sweat on your forehead. Could it be that you're weak?"
"Sister Lutao, what you said is right..." Yang Dong couldn't say anything. The princess's guard of honor was still at the door.
"Farewell sister, your calling me sister makes me want to know you very well. If your Lord is not free, I will take the young lady back!"
Yang Dong came over without realizing it and said immediately: "Okay, okay, you can come again next time."
This sentence made Lu Tao so angry that his head was smoking. Wen Qingzhu stopped watching and said, "I just want to meet Princess Yijia today."
In the main courtyard, Fu Lie stood in the pavilion, holding his hands and saying something to Jiang Yijia.
Looking at Jiang Yijia, she was smiling and drinking tea leisurely.
When they arrived, Wen Qingzhu and Fu Lie looked at each other. Fu Lie originally wanted to explain something.
But after seeing Wen Qingzhu's look, he felt relieved.
"See Princess Yijia." Wen Qingzhu said blessedly.
Jiang Yijia's eyes wandered between her and Fu Lie with interest.
"Sit down." Jiang Yijia pointed to the seat opposite.
Fu Lie also made an excuse and left temporarily.
"What does Princess Yijia want?"
"Then what do you think Miss Wen wants from me?" Jiang Yijia dropped the topic lightly.
Wen Qingzhu smiled lowly: "Princess Yijia has a noble status. If you don't get what you want, please speak up."
Jiang Yijia stood up, stopped in front of Wen Qingzhu, bent down to Wen Qingzhu's ear, and said softly: "I know that you are on the side of King Chu now. As long as you help the emperor get the credit for the canal, I am willing to hand over Lord Fu to you."
"Princess, you are joking. How can I, a mere little girl, control the King of Chu so easily?" Wen Qingzhu refused without hesitation.
Jiang Yijia sat back, and Wen Qingzhu stood up, said goodbye, turned around and left.
Unexpectedly, before taking two steps, Jiang Yijia spoke again: "Then you are not worried about the task that Wan Bin has given you?"
Wen Qingzhu stopped and looked back at Jiang Yijia: "To be honest, I would rather marry the King of Chu than marry Fu Lie."
"You—" Jiang Yijia slammed the table, not expecting that Wen Qingzhu would not cooperate at all.
After leaving the Hou Mansion, Wen Qingzhu met Jiang Yuancheng at the door of his Xue Mansion.
"Have you seen Yijia?" Jiang Yuancheng looked very worried about her.
Wen Qingzhu smiled: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I can handle Mr. Fu's side."
"Then I'll ask my mother and concubine to help us!" Jiang Yuancheng held her hand.
"Okay." Wen Qingzhu looked at him quietly.
But after a long time, Jiang Yuancheng didn't say a word. He was waiting for Wen Qingzhu to refuse.
Compared to Zuo Bingning, going to Liang Pingshu is obviously a better choice.
Jiang Yuancheng let go of her hand, and Wen Qingzhu turned around and went in without saying anything.
Looking at the slowly closing door, Jiang Yuancheng stood with his hands behind his hands and asked Zhui Feng beside him: "Did she remember something?"
"I don't know, but Your Highness shouldn't have come here. Your Majesty said that you have to wait until she begs you to come." Zhui Feng felt that his master seemed to be very conflicted when he encountered Wen Qingzhu.
On the day of the Lantern Festival, Wen Qingzhu dressed up and entered the palace.
This day was calmer than before, but beneath the calm there was a storm brewing.
The night slowly rose, Concubine Luo did not appear, Concubine Wei was recuperating from illness, King Rui wanted to attend to the illness, and King Chu focused all his attention on King Ning.
Lu Ce accompanied Zuo Bingning, not moving an inch.
King Huai seized the opportunity and won Jiang Yue's favor.
Not far away, Fu Lie and Jiang Yijia were pouring wine for him diligently.
Even though Fu Lie ignored it, Wen Qingzhu still felt a little depressed.
After making an excuse, Wen Qingzhu stood up and left the table.
Not long after leaving, he was stopped by Lei Shuo and Liang Pingshu.
It was Lei Shuo who spoke: "What's going on between you and Fu Lie? Why did the emperor give Jiang Yijia to him?"
"I don't know either." Wen Qingzhu wanted to avoid this place, but when she thought of Jiang Yijia's appearance, she became angry.
"Wen Qingzhu! Stop!" Liang Pingshu became impatient, "If you like him, go find the emperor!"
Wen Qingzhu stopped and smiled self-deprecatingly: "Who I like has anything to do with the county master!"
As we walked, we came to a secluded path.
Lu Tao's ears were sensitive, and he suddenly pulled Wen Qingzhu and whispered: "There is someone in front."
Wen Qingzhu listened carefully, and it seemed that there was really someone there.
She was about to turn around and leave, but the voice suddenly became louder: "Stop! If you leave today! I will kill Zhang Yao when I see her!"
Isn't this Luo Chan's voice? Wen Qingzhu stopped.
Then came Fu Shiyi's voice, his tone was very serious: "Mother, this matter has nothing to do with Yaoyao!"
"It doesn't matter! If I hadn't been helping you and recommending you in front of the emperor, you thought you came back safely! Do you think Wen Qingzhu went to rescue you because the emperor only cares about talents?! Everything you have is given to you by me!"
Luo Chan's voice gradually collapsed.
"Miss, although this place is remote, if someone comes here..." Lu Tao began to worry. If the emperor knew that Luo Chan had cuckolded him, he would probably kill Luo Chan without hesitation.
As for Fu Shiyi, I'm afraid his career will be ruined.
Wen Qingzhu hesitated and decided to go over and persuade Luo Chan.
But not long after they walked over, a familiar palace maid stopped them: "Miss Wen, you'd better go."
"You are..." Wen Qingzhu felt that he had seen this pretty palace maid in front of him somewhere.
The palace maid smiled and said: "My servant plays the piano, which is indeed a bit different from before."
Wen Qingzhu glanced over there and could just see part of the figure.
Luo Chan directly hooked Fu Shiyi's neck and kissed her face to face, but was pushed away by Fu Shiyi.
But Luo Chan said in a cold tone: "You dare to push me away, I'm afraid your traces have revealed Zhang Yao's hiding place! Originally, Miss Wen hid her well, you are worried that you must Go and see, if you don’t obey me today, then prepare to collect her body tomorrow!”
"How did you become like this!" Fu Shiyi couldn't believe it and couldn't help but take two steps back.
Luo Chan smiled sadly: "If I hadn't become like this, would you, Master Fu, be in the position you are today?"
"I don't need-"
Before Fu Shiyi finished speaking, Luo Chan slapped him in the face.
"Fu Shiyi! You have been in the capital for such a long time. What is the officialdom like? Let alone you can get to where you are today with your own efforts!"
Fu Shiyi had been going smoothly since returning from Lingcheng, and he also had some guesses in his mind.
It's just that he didn't want to admit it. He felt that the concubine's words were not that important.
But now Luo Chan told him one thing after another, and finally said: "Why do you think the emperor doesn't pursue Zhang Yao? Is it just because he can't find it? It's because of me. I told the emperor that I didn't I have my own child, but I understand the heart of a mother. I hope the emperor will forgive Zhang Yao! My words were very slight, but I also persuaded Prince Jing! Why do you think I did this!"
As she spoke, Luo Chan's tears kept flowing down.
He had never seen Luo Chan like this before. Fu Shiyi indeed softened his heart, but he still said stubbornly: "You are the emperor's concubine, I can't overstep your bounds!"
"The emperor's concubine... hahahaha!" Luo Chan smiled sadly, "If the emperor really likes me, will he not let me have children? Will he use me to deal with other concubines? All these favors come at a price! In this world , no one loves me, you know?”
"I'm sorry..." Fu Shiyi really didn't know what to say.
Luo Chan wiped away her tears, walked up to him, raised his chin and said, "Zhang Yao's life is in your hands, you decide for yourself!"
"Empress Luo Fei!" Fu Shiyi couldn't believe it. Luo Chan, who had been crying miserably just now, turned around and threatened her life again.
Luo Chan smiled coldly: "Whatever I want, I must get it! So what if you resort to any means! Just know that you will get it!"
After saying that, she hugged Fu Shiyi's neck and kissed him.
Fu Shiyi trembled all over and wanted to resist, but when he thought of Luo Chan's words, he could only stand still.
Wen Qingzhu closed his eyes, looked back at the way he came, and then asked Fu Qin: "Did your queen send someone to bring me here on purpose?"
Declarative sentence instead of question sentence. From Luo Chan's perspective, it is impossible for her not to see herself.
So Luo Chan lured her here on purpose.