The Favoured Medical Princess: 178 marriage

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On February 20th, there was an additional concubine in the third room, named "Xiu" next to the word "王".

On February 25th, Nangong Cheng, the fourth wife, brought back a "true love". It was said that the "true love" was still seven months pregnant. Mrs. Su was unwilling to pay attention to her concubine's affairs in the house, and Mrs. Lin Although she was the mistress of the house, she had no control over her uncle's room. Nangong Cheng kept saying that she wanted to take her "true love" as a concubine. Mrs. Gu was so angry that she fainted and was later diagnosed to be one month pregnant.

However, the troubles of the fourth room did not affect the good news coming one after another in Nangong Mansion. After Nangong Sheng and Nangong Xin's childbirth examination and provincial examination, Liu Qingyun won the sixth place in the joint examination. , both the master and the servants in the mansion, the topic was all about the Liu brothers and sisters. At the same time, the wedding of Nangong Sheng and Liu Qingqing was also being intensively prepared under the leadership of Lin.

On the fifth day of March, the results of the palace examination were announced. Liu Qingyun was selected by the emperor as the third flower. In the Jinluan Palace, the emperor personally praised Liu Qingyun as a pillar of talent and greatly appreciated it.

On that day, the top three candidates, the top pick, the second top pick, and the third top pick arranged flowers and wore red. They were surrounded by drums and ceremonial guards and walked out of the palace gate. They paraded on horseback through the streets, which made the entire royal capital excited. Within a day, most of the royal capital was filled with people. The common people all know that Xinke’s Liu Tanhua is a young and handsome man, a jade-like young man who is not as good as a weak crown...

The heat wave has not yet subsided, Liu Qingyun respectfully bid farewell to Nangong Qin for his sister's wedding, rented a small three-bedroom apartment in Baining Lane, and moved in.

Then it was March 14th, the day before Nangong Sheng’s wedding.

Everything is ready now, except for the last step tomorrow - getting married.

Ms. Lin has been as busy as a top these days and has lost several pounds. On this day, she got up early and went to check out the newly decorated new house in Qingzhiyuan.

For Nangong Sheng's wedding, the Qingzhi Courtyard was renovated, especially the new house. The floor was paved with mirror tiles and the walls were re-paved. At this moment, the new house is decorated in bright red and full of joy, with magnificent red curtains, exquisitely embroidered mandarin duck quilts, bright red carpets on the floor, brand-new furniture, and many girls placed on the dressing table and Duobao grid. The objects in the son's house...even the heaven and earth table, gods, dragon and phoenix incense candles and other utensils were all arranged early, which made Mrs. Lin nod with satisfaction.

As soon as they came out of Qingzhiyuan, several housekeepers came to Lin anxiously to explain to her about the wedding tomorrow, such as the ceremony table in the auditorium, the wedding curtains, such as the money and grain basins, and the curtains for the sedan chair. Bows and arrows, such as grains and dried fruits scattered on the bed, new copper coins, such as...

After working for most of the day and running out of words, the stewards finally let her go, but a little maid came again to report that the eldest lady was back.

Mr. Lin already knew that Zhao was coming back. After all, tomorrow is Nangong Sheng's wedding. If Zhao is missing when the couple kowtows, the wedding will not only be unsatisfactory, but will also be a source of controversy. So no matter what, Nangong Qin must bring Zhao back.

Mr. Zhao was brought back from Yuanjue Temple by Nangong Qin, brother and sister Nangong Sheng and Nangong Cheng. As soon as they returned home, they first went to Rong'an Hall to pay respects to Mrs. Su.

When Lin and Nangong Yue arrived at the East Room of Rongan Hall, they were both surprised.

Ms. Zhao almost looked like a different person. She was fatter than before, not just a little bit fatter, but at least twice as fat. However, she was still wearing the clothes she had brought from Nangong Mansion, and they didn’t fit. Not docile either.

Her face was as round as Maitreya Buddha, her expression was dull, and her movements when saluting Su were slow and clumsy.

"No courtesy, please sit down quickly." Su Shi said solemnly, and she was also surprised in her heart. She didn't expect that Zhao Shi would become like this after only staying in Yuanjue Temple for a few months, which made Su Shi I can't even tell what it feels like.

"Thank you, mother!" Mrs. Zhao thanked her numbly, and sat down blankly, as motionless as a puppet.

"Sister-in-law..." Mrs. Huang's eyes widened and she blurted out in shock, "What, why have you gained so much weight?" If not for her appearance, Mrs. Huang would have been able to tell that this was indeed Ms. Zhao. She almost thought that Mrs. Zhao had been transferred by someone!

Zhao's head moved stiffly, turned to Huang, and said slowly: "Three younger brothers and sisters, if you have a broad heart, you will be fat."

Huang's heart was pounding when she saw it, and her whole body was chilled. She felt that Zhao's eyes were lifeless, like a pool of stagnant water, without a trace of ripples or a trace of life.

Ms. Huang was very uncomfortable to see, so she laughed dryly and said: "Sister-in-law, you are finally back. Now Brother Sheng has won the first prize and will get married tomorrow. Congratulations to sister-in-law." He said it nicely. But Huang felt in her heart that Zhao really lost his wife and lost his troops this time. Who would have known that Liu Qingyun would be the top pick in high school in the end! Now even if the marriage is successful, the gap between Zhao and Liu Qingqing will never be eliminated in this lifetime!

Zhao couldn't help but look towards Nangong Sheng, with a hint of relief in her eyes, but then she became like a clay Buddha, looking at her nose with her eyes, and her nose with her heart.

Everyone here breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao's dull look was really a bit scary!

At this time, Su waved her hand. "It's okay, everyone, please step back." After a pause, he said, "Sister Cheng, help your mother go back, have a good rest, and let someone prepare a few sets of clothes." After saying this, Su Shi stroked her head with a slight headache. forehead. Mrs. Zhao has gained so much weight that she might not be able to wear the clothes she had prepared for tomorrow's wedding! You have to quickly order your servants to change it overnight.

After Zhao and Nangong Cheng bowed, they retreated together, leaving Nangong Sheng looking at Zhao's leaving figure with confusion, hoping in his heart that his mother would have an epiphany after this lesson.

Zhao's return did not cause too big a stir in the mansion. Even the housekeepers who originally had a glimmer of hope for Zhao did not dare to show up again after seeing Zhao's dull appearance. What a double-mindedness.

The night passed with everyone in the house feeling happy, surprised, worried or suspicious.

On the second day, as soon as the genius found out that the fish belly was white, Mrs. Lin got up and said to herself that after finishing today's work, when Brother Sheng's wife came in, she would be able to retire.

With this idea in mind, Mrs. Lin was very busy, laying out quilts with Quan Fu, lighting longevity lamps, and entertaining the female family members who came to congratulate her... Until Xu hour, the maid came to report that the sedan chair had entered.

Shoot at the sedan curtain, step across the money and grain basin, then go to the auditorium to worship heaven and earth, parents, husband and wife, and then follow the newlyweds to their new house.

After pressing down the lapels and spreading the tents, Quanfu people from the side happily urged: "Hurry up and pick up the hijab, groom!"

Nangong Sheng then cautiously opened the bride's hijab with slightly trembling hands under the smiling eyes of others, revealing the bride's bright face.

The moment the hijab was lifted, the bride glanced up reflexively, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and then she lowered her head shyly.

At this glance, Nangong Sheng almost looked straight.

Liu Qingqing has always been dignified and elegant, and her dress is simple and elegant. Unlike today, when she wears bright bridal makeup, her eyes are like spring waves, her lips are like fire, and her luxurious and exquisite phoenix crown makes her skin like jade. It seemed to be glowing.

His eyes were so hot that Liu Qingqing felt that her face was about to burn, and someone else's joking laughter seemed to ring in her ears.

Fortunately, at this time, the Quanfu people handed them the prepared quilt wine and said, "Invite the bride and groom to drink the quilt wine together!"

The newlyweds each hold a cup, and each drinks half of the cup first, then they drink the remaining half cup from each other's hands, and drink it dry together. After drinking wine and eating Zisun dumplings, the groom Nangong Sheng glanced at the bride again, said something in a low voice, left the new house, and went to the front hall to toast.

Others also exited the new house. For a while, the room became quiet, leaving only Liu Qingqing. It was so quiet that even the sizzling sound of the burning candle could be heard clearly.

Liu Qingqing's heart that had been hanging in the air seemed to have settled with the silence around her. She finally became a legitimate wife of the Nangong family!

At this time, there was only a "squeak" sound, and the door of the new house was pushed open from the outside. Ziying walked in cautiously, followed by a little maid. Looking at Liu Qingqing sitting on the edge of the bed, and thinking about everything that happened in the past six months, Ziying also had mixed feelings in her heart: It's really not easy for her girl! Now we can finally watch the clouds clear and see the moonlight!

"Girl," Ziying walked to Liu Qingqing and said, "Are you hungry? My uncle has just ordered his servants to prepare food for you. My uncle said that he probably needs some time to let the girl You can rest for a while. How about I change your clothes first?"

Nangong Sheng's thoughtfulness made Liu Qingqing feel a little sweet in her heart. She nodded, ate some snacks under the clothes of Ziying and the little maid, then took off her makeup, took a shower, and put on a brand new red tunic. , did some usual editing, then sat back on the bed again, took a book and waited quietly.

It was not until Haishi that Nangong Sheng returned to his new house, smelling of alcohol. Liu Qingqing was sitting in a precarious position, her body unconsciously becoming stiff, and she got out of bed and saluted: "Mr. Sir!"

Nangong Sheng blushed as red as Guan Gong, and his eyes were so bright, as if the stars in the sky were even brighter!

After a long time, he said slowly: "Qing, Qing'er, I'm going to take a bath first." He turned around and walked towards the clean room, as if he was running away, not caring about the word "Qing'er" What a shock it caused in Liu Qingqing's heart.

The sound of pattering water came from the clean room, and Liu Qingqing became more and more nervous. She dismissed Ziying and the little maid, and waited alone in the room. Her heartbeat was beating faster and her fingers were twisted together...

I don’t know how long it took, but she heard a gentle male voice coming into her ears: "Qing'er..."

Looking up, he saw Nangong Sheng changing into a straight jacket and walking out, his hair slightly wet. Liu Qingqing hurriedly picked up a white towel and stepped forward to help Nangong Sheng wring his hair, but was held down slightly forcefully. Those incredibly bright eyes stared at her scorchingly, and there seemed to be clusters of flames burning in them, burning her pretty face, and she couldn't help but lower her head.

"Qing, Qing'er..." Nangong Sheng's eyes fell on Liu Qingqing's flowery face, and his face turned red instantly, "Um...are you hungry? Do you want to eat something?" As he said that, he hurriedly went to get a piece of pastry for her, but he didn't know if it was because he was too nervous. Instead of picking up the pastry, there was a "bang" sound and the plate was overturned. Pastries are scattered on the table.

Nangong Sheng was stunned for a moment, and his face turned redder. He complained in his heart that he was too careless, and he didn't know if Qing'er would think that he was doing things carelessly. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel annoyed.

When Liu Qingqing saw that Nangong Sheng had knocked over the plate, she immediately went over to clean it up, "I'll clean it up."

Nangong Sheng said hurriedly: "No, no need. I'll just come." As he said that, he quickly stretched out his hand to clean it up, but somehow, by mistake, he held Liu Qingqing's hand.

Liu Qingqing's face was filled with red clouds, and she tried to twitch her hand, but Nangong Sheng subconsciously held it tighter, and shouted as if in a whisper: "Qing'er..."

Liu Qingqing blushed with embarrassment, mustered up her courage, and looked at Nangong Sheng again, and saw his bright eyes staring at her.

When their eyes met, both of them were shocked. They looked away subconsciously, but involuntarily looked at the big red brocade quilt.

"Qing'er, let's take a rest." The gentle voice blew warmly on her ears.

"Yes." She passively followed him towards the bright red quilt, her head lowered so much that her chin almost touched her neck...

The night is still very long, and the dragon and phoenix wedding candles are burning until dawn...

Early on the next morning, the newlyweds, dressed in bright red wedding clothes, went to Jinhuayuan together. Liu Qingqing was seen wearing a red silk sleeved shirt, with ink-like silk tied into a concentric bun, with golden wishful thinking. Gold hairpin, with a hint of the brightness and shyness of a newlywed bride between her brows and eyes.

The two walked forward slowly side by side. Nangong Sheng had never walked so slowly before, and from time to time he looked at Liu Qingqing beside him to match her pace.

Liu Qingqing felt sweet in her heart, as if she had eaten candied dates, and she turned her head to look at Nangong Sheng from time to time.

Everything goes without saying...

When the servants passing by saw her, they all had smiles on their eyes, and they knew something in their hearts: Although the newly appointed eldest mistress was not favored by the eldest lady at first, she was obviously very favored by the eldest young master, and she would definitely not be neglected.

In the main hall of Jinhua Courtyard, Mrs. Zhao was already sitting on the main seat, and the people in the second, third and fourth bedrooms were also sitting on both sides, except Nangong Qin.

Nangong Sheng was stunned for a moment. It was almost time now, and his father would have retired from the court long ago.

Nangong Mu said: "Brother Sheng, the eldest brother hasn't come back from the court yet. Maybe there is something in the court that delayed him. First, take your wife to serve tea to my sister-in-law."

Nangong Sheng thought about it, he couldn't just keep waiting like this until his father came back. He exchanged a look with Liu Qingqing, then kowtowed to Mrs. Zhao and offered tea, then offered tea to his uncles and aunts, and then met and kissed Nangong Cheng, Nangong Yue and other peers.

But Nangong Qin still didn’t come back.

Seeing that Mrs. Zhao was silent like a wooden figure, Mrs. Lin suggested: "Brother Sheng, why don't you and Mr. Liu go to Rong'an Hall to serve tea to your grandmother before coming back. I think uncle is done with his work. He will be back soon, he has been waiting to drink this cup of wife-in-law tea."

Nangong Sheng naturally agreed and left Jinhuayuan with Liu Qingqing. For some reason, he felt a faint feeling of uneasiness in his heart...

At this time, Nangong Qin, who was in the Jinluan Palace, felt a little guilty for not being able to return home to recognize his relatives. However, the military situation was extremely urgent now, and in the face of national events, no matter what happened at home, he could only put it aside for the time being.

——One hundred thousand Xirong cavalry raided the border and broke Hengshan Pass!

——The Xirong army entered Bingzhou and captured Xihe County and Shangdang County... Our army has been retreating steadily and has retreated to Feixia Mountain. The military situation is urgent!

——Feixia Mountain is in danger, asking for help.

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In the past few days, as urgent military reports have been submitted to the Jinluan Palace one after another, the military situation has become more and more dangerous.

Feixia Mountain is the best natural barrier between Dayu and Xirong. If the Xirong army is really allowed to break through Feixia Mountain, then the Xirong army will march all the way to the Central Plains. I am afraid it will really shake the country and the country. The country that had been easy to cultivate and recuperate for more than ten years returned to war again, and the people were displaced...

And the emperor will also become a sinner through the ages and be criticized by future generations!

As these military reports were presented one by one, the morning court every day became longer and longer. The emperor was so angry and anxious that Eunuch Liu carried Nangong Yue's special pills with him every day.

"...the 50,000-strong Western Army, plus 100,000 reinforcements, can't defeat the 100,000-strong Xirong army!" The emperor said sarcastically, and sneered angrily, "What's the use of raising waste like you! ”

The civil and military ministers all stood aside with bows, no one dared to speak.

"Speak!" The emperor was so angry that he threw out a note. "You usually talk a lot, so why are you all mute at critical moments?"

At this time, a minister came out, bowed his hands, and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Eastern Border Army and the Zhennan King's army cannot save the fire near the river. It is better to let General Wang lead the Northern Border Army from the northern border. Go to reinforce..."

"Your Majesty, you must not do this!" Marquis Weiyuan stepped forward and said, "Currently, Chang Di from the north seems to be on good terms with me, Dayu, but in fact he is eyeing Dayu covetously. Once General Wang leads the main force out of Yanmen Pass, , Chang Di is very likely to take advantage of the opportunity and attack in a large scale. By then, Dayu will be attacked from both sides and will have no chance of survival!"

"Your Majesty, I second the proposal to Marquis Weiyuan! The Northern Border Army must not be transferred!" Another old minister hurriedly expressed his position.

The Minister of War issued a report and said: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of War has calculated the available troops. One hundred thousand marching troops, 50,000 forbidden troops, 50,000 field troops, and 50,000 border troops, a total of 250,000 troops. Always available."

"An army of 250,000?" The emperor frowned, and he knew in his heart that the army of 250,000 was a nice thing to say, but the 50,000 field army specialized in growing crops for military food, and under normal circumstances they would not be recruited at any time. The garrison, even if it is heavily recruited now, is only a remnant of weak soldiers, which is better than nothing. Also, if the 50,000 imperial troops are sent for reinforcements, the defense of the royal capital will be greatly weakened. If another rebel party forces the palace or something, the consequences will be disastrous.

The emperor pondered for a moment and said: "The imperial army must stay in the royal capital. The remaining 200,000 troops...who do you think should lead the troops?"

For a moment, there was silence again in the Jinluan Palace. This question seems to stump everyone!

This Xirong cavalry is so tough that it cannot even compete with the 50,000 Western Border Army and 100,000 reinforcements. Who can take on this important task?

This defeated general will only die!

Knowing that there is a road of no return ahead, who is willing to take on such a hot potato, or in other words, has the ability to take on this important task?

Guan Ruyan!

At this moment, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty had a clear understanding of each other, and they all thought of the same name. General Guan Ruyan guarded the northwest for fifteen years, blocking the Xirong outside the Hengshan Pass and not daring to take a step beyond the Leichi.

But now, Guan Ruyan has long since returned to dust, and dust has returned to dust!

All the ministers felt as if a huge mountain was weighing on their hearts, and Tangtang Dayu had reached the point where he had no generals at his disposal!

After a long time, the Minister of Household Affairs took a step forward and suggested with some hesitation: "Your Majesty, I feel that no matter whether we win or lose in this battle, we, Dayu, will suffer heavy losses. If we lose even one, the society will be shaken. For the sake of the country and the people, minor ministers still advocate peace. It is better to send envoys to Xirong to negotiate peace first." The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue bowed his head respectfully and nervously waited for the emperor's decision.

The emperor remained silent for a while. Obviously, he also felt that what Shangshu said was not completely unreasonable.

Immediately, a minister who is good at observing words and emotions came out and said: "Your Majesty, I second this proposal."

"I also second the proposal!" Uncle Xuan Ping, who is accustomed to understanding the holy will, stood up and said loudly, "Under the governance of the late emperor and the emperor, I, Dayu, have finally cultivated and recuperated, and my national power has gradually grown. At this time, , if we fight with Xirong, both sides will lose, but it will give the Northern Di and the Southern Barbarians an opportunity to take advantage of." After a pause, Xuan Pingbo suggested again, "Your Majesty, I propose to make peace with Xirong and let the two countries become brothers. Kingdom!"

Xuan Pingbo's proposal seemed to drop a bomb on the Jinluan Palace. For a moment, all the ministers started making noises, whispering to each other, and expressing their opinions.

Soon a minister jumped out: "Your Majesty, by marrying Xirong, wouldn't that mean that I, Dayu, am bowing to Xirong? I object!"

"I second the proposal to Uncle Xuan Ping!" Someone from the peace faction immediately expressed their position, "If the war can be calmed down without bloodshed, what's wrong with it?"

"I object!"

"I second the proposal!"

"..."

The court was quickly divided into three factions, one faction advocated peace, one faction advocated war, and the other faction simply remained silent and did not rely on either side of moderation.

We have been arguing for more than an hour, but nothing has come of it!

The emperor could only wave his hand and ask everyone to withdraw from the court and discuss it tomorrow.

The ministers were still whispering among themselves until they left the Jinluan Palace to discuss whether to marry Xirong. A passing young **** overheard it and thought to himself: If there is a true marriage, wouldn’t that be the only princess of the right age in the palace? One person?

The more the little **** thought about it, the more this happened, and he felt that his opportunity to show his loyalty had come! If it doesn't work well, that noble person will remember his own merits and give himself a promotion!

Thinking of this, the little **** hurried to Xuehe Palace...

After a while, the second princess walked out of Xuehe Palace with a pale face. She walked faster and faster, and finally started to trot almost forgetting her image. The two maids behind her were panting and sweating profusely as they chased her.

"Mother Concubine!" The second princess rushed into Concubine Zhang's Jingyang Palace in a hurry, with a look of worry and panic on her usually cute and cute face.

Concubine Zhang was leaning on the beauty's couch, with two palace maids beating her legs and rubbing her shoulders.

The second princess said to the two palace maids slightly anxiously: "You two, please step aside first!"

"Yes, Second Princess!" The two maids curtsied and then hurriedly withdrew.

Concubine Zhang rubbed her forehead and said with a headache: "Haoxue, what's going on? You are a princess, don't be so flustered, lest your imperial grandmother say you are not dignified enough."

"Mother Concubine, do you know..." The second princess looked as if she was about to cry, her beautiful red phoenix eyes were filled with mist, and she looked very endearing, "Today in the court, someone actually proposed What should we do if we get married to Xirong?... Concubine, I don’t want to get married!” The second princess took Concubine Zhang’s hand in fear and leaned pitifully into her arms, “I don’t want to get married! If I go to Xirong , He will definitely die somewhere! I heard that there are people who drink blood and share wives..." As she spoke, tears were already rolling in her eyes, as if they were about to fall at any time.

As soon as she heard about the marriage, Concubine Zhang, who was half lying down, also sat up alertly and asked quickly: "Haoxue, what is going on?"

The second princess hurriedly told Concubine Zhang everything she had learned from the court, and Concubine Zhang didn't look very good. She only has one daughter, the second princess, so naturally she is reluctant to let her daughter get married.

Seeing that Concubine Zhang had not spoken for a long time, the second princess hurriedly said: "Concubine, you must help me tell my father, I don't want to marry! If...if there must be a princess to marry, let the third sister Let's go!" The third princess is Ye Jieyu's daughter, only ten years old.

The second princess has been frightened out of her mind by the marriage, but Concubine Zhang is not stupid yet. She shook her head and said: "The third princess is only ten years old. There is no way your father will send her for a marriage." Now. The only princess of the right age in the royal family is the second princess Haoxue. If the marriage is really decided, I'm afraid... Concubine Zhang was also frightened when she thought of this.

"Mother concubine!" The second princess couldn't help but shed tears in her eyes, and she choked out, "If you let your daughter go for a marriage, it would be better...it would be better to just give your daughter a white silk ribbon!" She leaned on her knees. Concubine Zhang began to cry.

Concubine Zhang was so distressed by the second princess's crying that she patted her daughter on the back and said softly: "Haoxue, don't cry. Just listen to what my mother said, first of all, the marriage has not been finalized yet; Secondly, as long as the emperor hasn’t issued an order for a day, there is still room for change.”

The second princess wiped the tears on her face and eyes with a handkerchief, and asked with sobs: "Concubine, what should I do?...I, I..." The second princess struggled for a moment, blushing and gritting her teeth. Said, "Concubine, actually, actually, I am happy with Xiao Yi. I don't want to get married or marry anyone else. Concubine..." She was only fourteen years old after all, and her face was almost burning with embarrassment when she said this. , biting his lower lip, unable to speak any more.

Zhennan Prince Xiao Yi? ! Concubine Zhang was startled, and couldn't help but remember that she had heard the emperor mention that he wanted the prince of Zhennan to be his son, Princess Shang. However, Concubine Zhang had never thought about the second princess at that time. After all, southern Xinjiang was such a bitter and cold place, so what could she do? I am willing to send my daughter to suffer in that kind of place. Besides, the sky is high and the emperor is far away in southern Xinjiang. I am afraid that my daughter has been wronged and has nowhere to say anything!

But now compared with Heqin, Zhennan Palace is a very good choice. After all, Zhennan King is also a vassal king, holding military power in his hands... In the future, her third prince will take over, if she can get Zhennan Palace support, that will also be a very powerful boost!

The more she thought about it, the more Concubine Zhang felt that Prince Zhennan was a good candidate. She thought about it secretly and made a decision in her heart.

Concubine Zhang took the handkerchief from the hands of the second princess, carefully wiped away the remaining tears on her face, and said softly: "Haoxue, don't worry, my mother-in-law will definitely find a way to get married according to your father's decree." Before, I will obtain the imperial edict granting marriage for you."

Since childhood, Concubine Zhang has never failed to fulfill her promise to the second princess! When the second princess heard this, her tears suddenly turned into smiles, and a bright smile bloomed on her pretty little face, which was beyond compare.

"Mother, thank you!" the second princess said coquettishly.

Concubine Zhang's expression gradually became serious. If she wanted to accomplish the marriage, she still needed to plan carefully. Where should she start? Her eyes flashed, and she suddenly remembered something. It seemed that when she went to greet the Queen Mother three days ago, Princess Yuncheng happened to be there, and she also mentioned this year's Fang Feast...

Concubine Zhang naturally also knew that the Fang Feast in Yuncheng was a must-attend event for unmarried children and girls from aristocratic families in the capital, which meant that Xiao Yi, the eldest son of Zhennan Prince, must also have received invitations to the Fang Feast.

"Haoxue, on the fifth day of May, your aunt in Yuncheng will hold a banquet. Why don't you go too?" Concubine Zhang suggested thoughtfully, "Concubine Mother will find a way to get your father to go too. , when the time comes, we will find another opportunity to ask your father for marriage! ... As for what to do specifically, my mother-in-law will discuss it with your brother later, and you will definitely get your wish!" Her pair of red and phoenix eyes were as bright as stars, and the corners of her mouth Slightly hooked, it looks charming.

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Three days later, the emperor finally made the decision to marry Xirong in the morning meeting.

In just a few days, this news spread like the wind among some aristocratic families. Even when Jiang Yixi came to Nangong Yue for tea, she couldn't help but mention this topic and lamented.

"Sister Yue, I heard that Xirong has agreed to Dayu's request for a marriage. According to my father, Xirong will send envoys to welcome the princess back..."

Nangong Yue was shocked when she heard this. In her previous life, Dayu did not marry Xirong. At that time, it was Chang Di who was marrying Dayu, and the person he was marrying was Jiang Yixi!

Thinking of this, Nangong Yue couldn't help but look at Jiang Yixi with complicated eyes.

Seeing that Nangong Yue looked a little strange, Jiang Yixi hurriedly asked: "Sister Yue, are you okay?"

Nangong Yue finally came back to her senses, forced a smile, and said, "Sister Xi, I'm fine. I'm just so shocked when I heard the news." After a pause, she thought of something and asked, "I don't know. Have you chosen the person to marry?"

"Now there is only the second princess of the right age in the palace." Jiang Yixi sighed and said, "When the courtier mentioned it in the court, the emperor did not refute it. Although there has not been a formal decree, I am afraid it will not change. That's it." At this point, she said with a little pity, "I heard that the person who married Dayu was not the prince or prince of Xirong, but the current king of Xirong. He is over fifty years old this year and has countless concubines in the harem. There are both legitimate sons and concubines. The Queen of Xirong is still alive, and even if the second princess is the title of princess, she can only be a concubine after marrying. The princess of a country is really a concubine..."

Second princess? Nangong Yue couldn't help but think deeply. She vaguely remembered that the person who initially married Chang Di in her previous life was rumored to be the second princess, but in the end, she somehow became Jiang Yixi...

Nangong Yue couldn't help but shudder, and an idea popped up in her mind...

In his previous life, Jiang Yixi married Prince Chang Di as the Crown Princess, and later became Queen Chang Di. But now, if I marry to Xirong... it will be worse than in the previous life!

Nangong Yue couldn't help but feel a little worried, and asked tentatively: "Sister Xi, if the second princess is unwilling, will the emperor choose someone else?"

Jiang Yixi thought for a while and said uncertainly: "If the emperor is reluctant to let go of the second princess, he will most likely choose one from the royal family and make her a princess." This kind of thing has happened frequently since the previous dynasty.

Nangong Yue’s expression became more solemn, as if she was afraid of scaring her, she asked cautiously: “What if we choose not to choose among the royal family members, but among the princes and ministers?”

"Probably not..." Jiang Yixi frowned, "If you are choosing among princes and ministers, it is most likely to be chosen from a relative or a prince's family..." Jiang Yixi seemed to have thought of something. His face froze, and he suddenly couldn't sit still. "No, I have to go back quickly and let my father and the others pay attention."

Jiang Yixi left in a hurry, but Nangong Yue could not calm down for a long time.

Gugu

The sound of time came from the Western wall clock on the wall. Nangong Yue subconsciously turned her head and glanced, only to see that the wall clock shaped like a log cabin opened the window, and a lively little wooden bird came out and screamed briskly.

This crisp chirping sound made Nangong Yue think of the person who put the Western wall clock on her dressing table, and her eyebrows widened.

The emperor's decree has not yet been issued, and Jiang Yixi is also alert. She will definitely not become the second princess's substitute, a victim of the imperial power, and finally marry Xirong like in her previous life...