Marriage of the Di Daughter

After Xiao Deyin left, Jiang Li returned to the house, and Tong'er couldn't help but asked: "Girl, why did Mr. Xiao come to you suddenly? I don't see that he is very interested in girls on weekdays."

"Yeah, I don't care about it on weekdays, and when life and death are at stake, come and use me as a shield." Jiang Li smiled.

Tong'er was taken aback: "Life and death? A shield? What life and death? Are you okay, girl?"

"It's okay." Jiang Li said: "Your girl is not stupid."

Tong'er felt relieved, and finally felt a little annoyed, saying: "He is really not a good person."

Jiang Li looked out the window and smiled in her heart, yes, Xiao Deyin is not a good person after all.

She asked Ye Mingyu to send someone to intimidate Xiao Deyin in order to break the alliance between Xiao Deyin and Princess Yongning. But something happened, or Jiang Li thought wrongly from the very beginning, what Xiao Deyin thought was not to protect himself, but to take the initiative to attack Princess Yongning forever.

On this point, Xiao Deyin is much more capable than his former self. Jiang Li thought, when Xiao Deyin faced something that might threaten him, he just got rid of it. But she also knew that it was difficult for her alone to move the Buddha of Princess Yongning, so she had to find an ally. What Jiang Li didn't expect was that the ally Xiao Deyin found was herself.

Xiao Deyin made a good plan, he had mentioned in the court meeting that the person who instigated Feng Yutang was Princess Yongning, so he must not be afraid of Princess Yongning's power. From the beginning to the end, Xiao Deyin was lamenting that he was so soft-spoken and not as powerful as others, and also told Xue Fangfei's pity, trying to arouse Jiang Li's sympathy.

From Xiao Deyin's point of view, as long as he handles Xue Fangfei's case with Tongxiang's case, he will definitely stand up for Xue Fangfei. The princess and Shen Yurong's adulterous affair, Princess Yongning's downfall completely, she can live in Yanjing City with peace of mind.

If Jiang Li was at a disadvantage, Xiao Deyin would most likely not stand up at all, but play around with the wind, maybe even use his head as a big gift to please Princess Yongning.

This person is really too cunning.

Bai Xue took the dried books and put them into the box one by one, and asked by the way: "What is the girl going to do to her? Are you ignoring her?"

"That's not true." Jiang Li said: "She seems to know a lot of things. If possible, it would be a good deal to learn more truth from her."

"That's right," Tong'er heard the words, and interjected: "Our girl never loses money in business, and the hard-earned BMW worth tens of thousands of taels of gold in the East Market was bought by our girl for five hundred dollars." Did you buy it for two silver coins? Whether it's money or human life, whoever plays tricks with our girls will die." She said so viciously that Jiang Li couldn't help laughing.

She didn't agree to Xiao Deyin outright, that's why. Xiao Deyin desperately hoped that she could meet Princess Yongning and divert the trouble. In order to make Jiang Li fall in love quickly, Xiao Deyin would definitely throw out many unknown truths to attract Jiang Li's interest. Many of these words may have been beautified by Xiao Deyin, but without the beautified part, it is equivalent to the truth.

And these truths are exactly what Jiangli needs very much.

...

The border between winter and spring seems to start with a rain.

After a drizzle, on the bare ground under the window for a whole winter, fine grass grew at some point. The color is lush and green, which makes people feel happy. The farmers who knew the weather said, it seems that the snow in Yanjing City will probably not fall again.

Winter is over, spring is coming.

In the palace, the dreary winter days became extraordinarily prosperous in spring. The gardeners in the imperial garden started to get busy again, picking some new seeds to sow, and when the weather gets warmer, there will be colorful and lively everywhere, and in summer, there will be countless beautiful scenery.

Concubine Liu's side hall is the most lively. She is different from the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager likes to chant Buddha lightly, and doesn't like to put some flowers and plants in the palace, even if they are flowers and plants, they are mainly simple and elegant. Concubine Liu flaunted her original temperament, and before spring came, the garden in the palace was the first to be bustling.

Women's laughter came from the side hall. Concubine Liu was sitting on the soft bed, and there were delicate snacks on the plate next to her. The ladies playing the piano all went down. Concubine Liu looked at her daughter, Princess Yongning who was sitting on the side, and said, "What are you and me talking about?"

Early this morning, Princess Yongning came to look for Concubine Liu. Although she often entered the palace, she would not come so early. Princess Yongning is used to getting up late, and when Concubine Liu saw her like this, she knew that her daughter probably had something to ask her to come to her.

"I just miss my concubine mother." Princess Yongning said coquettishly.

Although she is no longer a child now, in front of Concubine Liu, Princess Yongning still retains a girlish side. Concubine Liu laughed and scolded her a few words. When Concubine Liu was young, she was favored by the late emperor, and she acted flamboyantly. A pair of sons and daughters grew up in front of him, so they are very pampered. King Cheng and Princess Yongning were also loved by thousands of people. Cheng Wang is better, he is a little older, but he has some plans on his mind. Princess Yongning's temperament is almost another Concubine Liu, and her appearance is almost similar to that of Concubine Liu when she was young. Therefore, Concubine Liu is also extraordinarily indulgent to this daughter, and it can be said that she is responsive to every request.

"I don't know your temperament yet," Concubine Liu pretended to be impatient, "If you don't say anything else, I'll go out."

"Hey, concubine mother, let me tell you." Princess Yongning quickly grabbed her sleeve and said, "Concubine mother, I want to marry Shen Yurong."

Hearing this, Concubine Liu's originally happy face suddenly turned cold, she said: "Well, what are you talking about?" There are so many young talents in the court, Concubine Liu really doesn't like Shen Yurong. Although Shen Yurong looked like a new rich man, he didn't have the support of his family. For royal relatives like them, not to mention how good the marriage is, at least not too bad. Concubine Liu especially has her eyes high above her head. Marrying such a beloved daughter as her to a commoner who was white before is absolutely unacceptable to Concubine Liu.

"Mother Concubine, you agreed before," Yongning said coquettishly, "How can you not count your words?"

"It was your elder brother who was also persuading you before. Although I don't like him, I can't persuade you. But Yongning, when is it now? The case between you and Xue Huaiyuan is still unclear. How can you get involved with Shen Yurong at this time? Isn't it just giving people something to talk about?" Concubine Liu said. Concubine Liu was not clear about what Princess Yongning did to the Xue family. But she understands Princess Yongning's temperament, so in order to get Shen Yurong, she will naturally do anything. Concubine Liu believed that the rumors were not groundless, but she just turned a blind eye to it. For people like them, they have to get what they want, and as for the obstacles in the way, they just need to get rid of them.

"It's been a long time." Yongning said indifferently: "Besides, whoever dares to spread rumors, I will have his tongue pulled out! I am a princess, who dares to say that I am not, mother concubine, I am I really like him. Now that I am old enough to stop laughing, I hope to marry him soon, mother concubine—”

Concubine Liu was unmoved, but said: "Nonsense!"

In her heart, she still felt that Shen Yurong was not a good choice.

Princess Yongning looked at Concubine Liu, and Concubine Liu was really impatient. Her eyes fell on her lower abdomen, where it is now flat and nothing can be seen, but Yongning knows that a new life is being bred there, which is related to her and Shen Yurong's life. Even for this child, she has no way out, she has to put all her eggs in one basket.

Yong Ning's heart swayed, and suddenly he raised his hand, and saw a flash of light from the knife. A dagger she had hidden somewhere was lying on her neck at this moment: "Mother Concubine!"

Concubine Liu didn't expect that she would do this, she was startled, she stood up immediately, and said in a panic: "What are you doing? Nonsense! Yongning, put down the knife quickly, come here!"

Yongning just held the knife and knelt down on the ground, she is a princess, no one dared to search her body when entering the palace, so she could easily hide the dagger on her body. She seldom knelt down, and she would never do such a thing with Concubine Liu's mother and daughter.

"Mother Concubine," Princess Yongning stared at Concubine Liu's Yanjing, paused every word, with a firm tone, "If Mother Concubine does not agree to my request, I will die in front of Mother Concubine!"

Concubine Liu was shocked.

Although Princess Yongning is arrogant, it's because she can get anything easily, and she doesn't have to threaten others, let alone her own life. Since she was able to achieve this step, it can be seen in her heart that there is no room for bargaining in this matter, and it must be done.

She saw it in her daughter's eyes.

In the silence, Concubine Liu and Princess Yongning confronted each other. After an unknown amount of time, she finally sighed and said, "Are you really determined?"

Princess Yongning said: "There is absolutely no two ambitions!"

Concubine Liu sighed deeply, and said helplessly, "I promise you. Put down the knife quickly."

"Mother Concubine," Princess Yongning put down the knife, and said seriously: "The child is not just impulsive. On Shen Yurong, the child has spent too much energy. My concubine. Mother and concubine must not think that it is enough to appease me temporarily, if it continues to fail, it is meaningless for me to live like this, and I can always find a way to die."

This is an unabashed threat.

Concubine Liu was almost a little angry, but seeing Princess Yongning's stubborn eyes, her heart softened again. Forget it, her daughter has always wanted wind and rain since she was a child. If that's the case, why not let her marry someone she loves? If you are not satisfied in the future, there are naturally countless ways to change. Anyway, sooner or later the world will belong to their family, so what does a Shen Yurong matter?

"You don't have to threaten me. Since I said it, I will definitely do it." Concubine Liu said firmly.

Hearing Concubine Liu let go, Princess Yongning knew that the matter was done. Immediately burst into a bright smile, dropped the dagger in his hand, stood up and ran to Concubine Liu, hugged Concubine Liu's arm and smiled: "Concubine Mother loves me the most! I knew Concubine Mother would agree to my request!"

Concubine Liu looked at Princess Yongning's happy face, and it was not a joke to get angry for a while, and she said, "You really racked your brains for him! You dare to threaten your own concubine mother!"

"That's because I know that my concubine will love me and think about me." Princess Yongning sat up straight and said to Concubine Liu: "Concubine mother, I will mention this matter to the emperor tomorrow and let the emperor give me a marriage. Or Let the Empress Dowager bestow a marriage." The Empress Dowager has almost stopped asking about world affairs, and it is easy to persuade the Empress Dowager. As for the emperor... he is so optimistic about Shen Yurong, because of his relationship with Cheng Wang, he may not want Shen Yurong to become Yongning's son-in-law.

"Tomorrow?" Concubine Liu frowned, "So soon?"

"It's not fast anymore, concubine mother." Princess Yongning said, "I'm seventeen years old, and next month I'll be eighteen. An ordinary young lady, at this age, I should get married, let alone I'm a princess I and Shen Yurong have been entangled for a year, I don't want to have long nights and dreams, and I also think that if I give a marriage, I will get married next month."

"You..." Concubine Liu frowned and looked at Princess Yongning, "Is it possible that something happened in such a hurry to get married?"

Princess Yongning panicked, but she said with a smile on her face: "Nothing happened, mother and concubine just pretend that I can't wait to get married, and enter the gate of Shen's house!"

"You!" Concubine Liu shook her head, but in the end she couldn't win Princess Yongning's favor, and promised to bring this matter up with the Queen Mother tomorrow.

After talking for a while, Princess Yongning left after having lunch in the palace with Concubine Liu.

After leaving the side hall, she looked at her belly and smiled slightly.

The matter went very well, when Concubine Liu talked about it with the Queen Mother tomorrow, the Queen Mother gave her a marriage, so that she will marry into the Shen family next month. Soon the "good news" will spread, so that the child in her womb will be born in a fair manner.

No one can fault it.

Thinking about it, Princess Yongning couldn't help laughing out loud.

...

Concubine Liu got the order of Princess Yongning, sat in the side hall and thought for a long time, and finally decided to go to the Queen Mother.

She thought about it, and from the looks of it, Princess Yongning really liked that man named Shen Yurong very much, but she couldn't find a way to satisfy her request, and with Princess Yongning's temperament, she would use other means. Instead of this, it is better to use your own hands to save trouble.

Secondly, before King Cheng, he had persuaded him with Princess Yongning, saying that Shen Yurong was not bad, and although his family background was a bit weak, he was very talented. Concubine Liu suspects that her daughter lost her mind because of falling in love, but she believes in her son's vision. Since King Cheng praised Shen Yurong, it can be seen that Shen Yurong is still good. As for the weaker family background, at worst, start to accumulate from this generation, and become king and proclaim emperor in the future, at worst, just support him a lot.

Concubine Liu didn't even wait for tomorrow, she went down and went to see the Queen Mother.

The Empress Dowager's Palace of Compassion and Ning is on the east side. When the Empress Dowager was alive, the Palace of Compassion and Ning was the same as the normal Palace of Compassion and Ning. After the Empress Dowager passed away, the Empress Dowager moved into the Palace of Compassion and Ning, and the Palace of Compassion and Ning almost became a Buddhist hall.

In the palace, only the Compassionate Palace can smell the strong fragrance of Buddha once you enter.

When Concubine Liu entered, the Empress Dowager was copying scriptures in front of the hall.

She was dressed very simply, in an autumn-scented silk dress, with a quiet demeanor. Although she was no longer a delicate and charming youth, she was not old either. The sunlight shone on her face through the window, and she could vaguely see the gentleness and charm of her youth.

Even the arrogant Concubine Liu had to admit that the Queen Mother was pretty.

Speaking of which, the first emperor loved beauties, and there was not a single woman in the palace who was not good-looking. The Empress Dowager, who was the empress back then, was gentle and charming, Concubine Liu was hot and glamorous, while Concubine Xia, the biological mother of Emperor Hong Xiao, was clever and cunning, each with its own beauty. The late emperor respected the Queen Mother and loved Concubine Liu, but it was Concubine Xia who really admired her.

Even though Concubine Xia died, the first emperor raised Emperor Hong Xiao under the name of the queen mother, and finally made him emperor. But his own pair of sons and daughters seemed to be much loved, but in the end they missed the high position.

Concubine Liu shook her head, put aside the distracting thoughts in her mind, walked up to the Empress Dowager, and said, "Sister."

The pen in the queen mother's hand paused, and she looked at her: "You are here."

The relationship between Concubine Liu and the Queen Mother is really not warm. When the first emperor was around, Concubine Liu relied on her favor to trouble the Queen Mother a lot. However, the Empress Dowager's natal family is powerful, and Concubine Liu is helpless. After the late emperor left, Concubine Liu and the Empress Dowager lived in peace on the surface for so many years. But Concubine Liu didn't believe it, the Queen Mother would really believe that she had no intention of replacing her.

In fact, Concubine Liu has always been unable to understand the Queen Mother. Raising someone else's son, putting someone else's son on the throne, and making wedding clothes for her after years of hard work, is the Queen Mother really willing? What's the point of her hiding in the Palace of Compassion Ning and copying scriptures all day long? Concubine Liu doesn't think the queen mother is a fool, whoever came out of that family is not smart.

Therefore, Concubine Liu was still a little jealous of the Queen Mother. She can be arrogant and indulgent in front of the queen mother, but she never crosses the bottom line.

"I came here today to ask my sister for a favor." Concubine Liu said, "I also ask my sister to agree."

"What is it?"

The two of them talked, and even the superficial pleasantries were spared. Probably also know that if there is nothing to go to the Three Treasures Hall, there is really nothing, and Concubine Liu will not take the initiative to come to the Queen Mother.

"This child, Yongning, has also reached the age of marriage. I am optimistic about a marriage, and I want to ask my sister for help to make this happy event come true." Concubine Liu said.

The Queen Mother finally raised her head from the scriptures, looked at Concubine Liu, and asked, "Who are you talking about?"

"Zhongshu Shelang Shen Yurong Shen adults."

"Master Shen?" The Queen Mother was surprised, "Didn't Master Shen ever have a wife?"

"Yes." Concubine Liu smiled, "It's just that Mrs. Shen was really wronged by the previous marriage. I think Mrs. Shen is innocent and sincere, and he has a deep affection for his unruly wife. It can be seen He is a person who values ​​love and righteousness. This child Yongning was spoiled since she was a child, and she will marry into the Shen family. I think Mr. Shen will take good care of her and will not let her be wronged, so I am relieved."

Concubine Liu said this call almost out of breath.

"Master Shen's family background does not match Yongning's." The Empress Dowager said, "You should know this. There are still many young and middle-aged talents who are well-matched."

Concubine Liu smiled very reluctantly, she naturally knew that she also hoped that Yongning would marry someone with a rich family background, but there are no stubborn parents who have had children.

"Although the family history of the Shen family is a bit weak, it is the reason why I trust Yongning to them. They will not underestimate Yongning because of this, not to mention offering Yongning like a pizza, at least they dare not neglect. Sister, I know that you always love Yongning, besides, I have asked Yongning about this marriage. She also thinks Master Shen is a good person."

The Empress Dowager looked at Concubine Liu for a while, nodded and said: "Since she is very satisfied, then the Ai family will talk to the Emperor about it."

"Or..." Concubine Liu said: "You can also give the marriage directly. The emperor is busy with political affairs, so I'm afraid he doesn't have much energy to take care of the affairs of these young daughters' families."

The emperor likes Shen Yurong very much, if Shen Yurong becomes Yongning's son-in-law, he will become a member of Chengwang's faction. What if the emperor considers this and interferes with it?

The queen mother said softly: "No. No matter how busy your majesty is, this is a royal matter. Besides, there is no secret between the Ai family and your majesty's house, and the Ai family cannot make any claims."

Concubine Liu almost stopped swearing in her heart. What the empress dowager meant was to tell her not to sow discord, the emperor didn't want Shen Yurong and Yongning to get married, but the empress dowager turned around and granted the marriage. There will definitely be a rift between the emperor and the queen mother.

Sure enough, the people who survived the palace, even if they pretended to have no desires, were still treacherous and cunning in their hearts. Concubine Liu thought angrily, that's all, even if Emperor Hong Xiao really didn't allow it, she really said what she wanted. I don't like Shen Yurong, it's just that I can't beat Princess Yongning. If Princess Yongning knew that she had tried her best, but the emperor did not agree, she would not blame herself.

Thinking of this, Concubine Liu felt much relieved. She said: "Since my elder sister has agreed, my younger sister will not disturb my elder sister's worship of Buddha and copying scriptures." She stood up, bowed to the Queen Mother, and Shi Shiran retreated.

After Concubine Liu left, the queen mother did not continue to copy the scriptures, but just looked at the scriptures and didn't know what she was thinking. After a while, she stood up, and the palace lady hurried over to help her, she said: "Bring the coat."

"Where is the lady going?"

"The Royal Study Room." The Queen Mother replied.

...

Jiang Yuanbai walked towards the Imperial Study Room with the booklet in his hand.

The eunuchs and fathers-in-law in the palace saw him and saluted him. It seemed that he was still the respected chief assistant, but Jiang Yuanbai knew that the affairs of the Jiang family might have become a joke for these people long ago. I don't know what they say about him.

But he still had a faint smile on his face, and he looked quite strong. Watching in court is like wearing a mask to be a human being. Whether it is high or low, the posture cannot be unsightly.

He is going here to deliver the booklet to Emperor Hong Xiao.

When they got to the imperial study room, they happened to see someone coming out of the imperial study room, it was none other than the queen mother. The Empress Dowager never intervenes in political affairs, so why did she suddenly appear in the Imperial Study, but what happened? Jiang Yuanbai thought so in his heart, still smiling, the queen mother also saw him, and nodded with him, Jiang Yuanbai stepped forward to salute, and the queen mother left soon.

The father-in-law went in to report, and Jiang Yuanbai walked into the imperial study.

Emperor Hong Xiao was reading the scriptures.

The young little emperor has grown into a young king, he has become diligent and caring for the people, although in the eyes of outsiders, he seems to be under the control of Cheng Wang, and he is still fledgling. But Jiang Yuanbai knew that this young eagle had gradually grown up.

He has some feelings.

Emperor Hong Xiao raised his head and said, "Sir, please sit down."

He used to be Emperor Hong Xiao's grand tutor, so in private, Emperor Hong Xiao always called him Mr. This "Sir" contained sincere respect many years ago, but now, Jiang Yuanbai does not understand how much sincerity there is.

It is impossible for him to guess the king's heart.

"Sir, when you came in just now, you saw the queen mother." Hong Xiaodi said: "Do you know why the queen mother came here?"

Jiang Yuanbai was puzzled: "I don't know."

"It's for Yongning's marriage." Hong Xiaodi smiled, "Concubine Liu went to find her mother, and hoped that she could point out a marriage for Yongning. They fell in love with Shen Yurong, the servant of Zhongshu, and wanted Shen Yurong to be Yongning's son-in-law."

Jiang Yuanbai was taken aback for a moment, and before he had time to speak, Emperor Hong Xiao looked at him and asked, "What do you think about this, sir?"

"I am terrified and dare not speak nonsense." Jiang Yuanbai said hastily.

"But it's okay to say." Hong Xiaodi said: "I think this matter is important, and I want to hear Mr.'s opinion."

Jiang Yuanbai looked at Emperor Hong Xiao, and Emperor Hong Xiao looked at him with serious eyes. Every time he looked at Jiang Yuanbai with this kind of gaze, Jiang Yuanbai would go back many years ago in a daze, when Emperor Hong Xiao, who was still a child, asked Jiang Yuanbai to guide him appearance.

"I thought Master Shen had a wife before, and if the princess married her, it would be considered a continuation... I am really wronged. If the princess is of marriageable age, and there are many young and middle-aged talents in the court, Master Shen is not the best choice." Jiang Yuanbai said. He knew that Emperor Hong Xiao must be reluctant to part with Shen Yurong, an upstart, and gave it to King Cheng for nothing. He had to follow Hong Xiaodi's wishes.

Emperor Hong Xiao nodded: "I think so too. But apart from Shen Yurong, I can't think of anyone else for a while. Do you have a good candidate?"

Jiang Yuanbai's heart suddenly beat wildly.

Just one day ago, Jiang Li came to his study and said to him: "Father, if there is any discussion about Princess Yongning's marriage in the court recently, please express your attitude and name this person."

He originally thought that Jiang Li's words were groundless, why would the court suddenly discuss Princess Yongning's marriage. But this matter is happening right before his eyes.

He didn't understand where Jiang Li got the news, even faster than his chief assistant. But since Jiang Li had hit the mark, the next candidate would naturally be the same. Besides, Jiang Li at that time also convinced him. Indeed, no one is more suitable than this person to marry Princess Yongning. Presumably Emperor Hong Xiao thought so too.

Jiang Yuanbai's face remained normal, he thought hard for a while, and said, "I have one subject, what does your majesty think?"

"Say."

"It is true that there are many young and middle-aged talents in the court, but there are very few who match Her Royal Highness in age and family background. I look at Mr. Li in the right minister's mansion, but he is very suitable. Mr. Li is a man of talent, full of talent, which is commendable , looks like the princess, and is also a pair of lovers, it couldn't be better."