Chapter 194 Changed His Mind

Shangguan Jin had actually discussed it with Shen Qingyue last night.

Shen Qingyue came up with several ideas, such as going far to the north, wandering the world, and if Zheng Mengdie from the Zheng family wanted to be a waiting-for-husband stone in the Shen family, then let her come!

They even came up with the idea of ​​bribing someone in the Imperial Observatory to say that the horoscopes didn't match.

However, Shangguan Jin preferred to resolve the matter completely.

If your Zheng family's daughter marries someone else, then that settles it.

And the best candidate for this position is, of course, the King of Qin...

Shangguan Jin didn't expect that the Zheng family had planned to marry their eldest granddaughter to the Prince of Qin as a concubine, and their second granddaughter to Shen Qingjun.

That old woman, the Empress Dowager, was ruthless not only to other people's daughters, but also to her own...

"Your Majesty, what do you think? If both sisters were to marry into the Prince of Qin's household, wouldn't that be too cruel to the Princess Consort of Qin?" Shangguan Jin suddenly said.

Empress Xu smiled.

"You're just too soft-hearted. The reason why Princess Qin has been able to maintain her position in the Prince Qin's mansion for so many years is because of her brains."

Apart from the initial challenge from the Empress Dowager and Consort Zheng, when else did she suffer?

Furthermore, although the Queen Consort of Qin appears delicate, the King of Qin often listens to her.

This is not to say that my daughter-in-law is bad.

The Crown Princess is no match for the Princess of Qin when it comes to winning a man's heart.

Let alone Zheng Mengli, even if Zheng Mengdie were sent over as well, the two sisters together wouldn't be a match for Princess Qin.

Okay, you don't need to worry about the rest.

I will make the arrangements.

You've had a tough time, and things have finally calmed down, so I definitely don't want to make you sad anymore.

Also, you can't say that you actually made a scene of crying and complaining at the tomb of the Duke of Gouguo.

His Majesty remembers everything! Don't cause any trouble, understand?

And don't let Xiaoqi know, if she finds out, who knows what kind of trouble she'll cause!

After Empress Xu finished speaking, Shangguan Jin understood.

It seems that Empress Xu intends to give Zheng Mengdie from the Zheng family to the Prince of Qin as well.

This coincided with his own plans.

"This...isn't that difficult? Isn't it putting Your Majesty in a difficult position?" Shangguan Jin said feignedly.

"It used to be quite difficult, but now it's not so difficult anymore."

Regardless, the harem is still under my control.

I will also be in charge of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

Madam Shen, rest assured, I guarantee that no girl from the Zheng family will marry into your household. You can go back and wait to attend the palace banquet.

However, to prevent any unforeseen complications, it would be best not to let Sister Yue enter the palace that day,” Empress Xu said.

Shangguan Jin immediately agreed.

She hadn't originally planned for Shen Qingyue to enter the palace that day.

A palace banquet? It looks impressive and lively, but who knows how many things are going on behind the scenes that are out of control!

That day, she only needs to enter the palace by herself...

......

That evening, when the King of Qin returned to his residence, he made a special trip to visit the Queen Consort.

Princess Qin continued to look at the account books as usual. When she saw the King of Qin enter, she quickly got up to help him change his clothes and served him fragrant tea.

Looking at the still-not-so-obvious belly of the Queen Consort of Qin, the King of Qin smiled and pulled her down to sit next to him.

"The princess is pregnant. Although it's not obvious, she still needs to rest more."

These tasks can be handled by the steward and the accountant.

The Queen of Qin smiled and rested her head on the King of Qin's shoulder.

"Some accounts can be handled by the accountant, and some cannot. I feel more at ease if I do it myself."

The King of Qin nodded. "Yes, some accounts are not for outsiders to see."

The King of Qin embraced the Queen of Qin, and after a long while, he said, "That matter... do you know about it?"

Princess Qin's shoulders visibly stiffened for a moment before she nodded slightly.

"Your Majesty, I understand. Please rest assured, I will take care of everything and will not let my cousin suffer."

The King of Qin also sensed that his Queen Consort was acting strangely. He looked at her carefully and saw that her eyes were a little red and her lips were tightly pursed. He felt a little sad.

"Your Highness, this..."

"Your Highness, I understand. Only when my cousin marries into the family will my maternal uncle fully support you and hand over the Pingnan Army to you."

I understand the implications of this.

I have already made up my mind. Once my cousin enters the Prince's residence, I will hand over the power of managing the household to her.

"Your Highness, please rest assured, I'm just feeling a little unwell right now. Once my cousin enters the manor, I'll make sure no one can tell," Princess Qin said hurriedly.

The King of Qin felt extremely sorry for his wife.

His queen was so understanding; although she was heartbroken, she still put the bigger picture first.

"Your Highness, please rest assured. Although my grandmother has mentioned this matter, the date of your arrival at the manor is still up to me."

I've made up my mind. My cousin will come to the manor after the child in your womb is born and the child is over 100 days old.

Also, you don't need to hand over the housekeeper's rights.

You are the princess, and you have managed the palace very well over the years.

"I only trust you," the King of Qin said solemnly.

The Queen of Qin touched her lower abdomen, looked at the King of Qin, and then nodded solemnly.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely give birth to the little princess safely."

Upon hearing the Queen Consort of Qin's words, the King of Qin couldn't help but smile, and he also reached out and touched the Queen Consort's belly.

"It doesn't matter, I like both the grandson and the princess very much."

Princess Qin shook her head.

"Your Highness, it's better to be a princess. Only a princess can grow up more safely."

If a grandson of the emperor were to be born now, it would surely arouse envy.

Also, I had a dream where a little princess was calling us "Father" and "Mother". She was so cute, with two buns on her head.

She hops and skips around, and can't even walk steadily; she falls down every now and then.

"Get up again after you fall." The Queen of Qin gestured to the King of Qin with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the King of Qin's face softened, and he kept his hand on the Queen Consort's lower abdomen.

Yes, it's better to have a princess now.

If the princess were to give birth to a grandson of the emperor now, who knows what kind of attitude the imperial grandmother would have!

He understood perfectly what his grandmother and mother meant.

The youngest prince could only be born from the womb of a girl from the Zheng family.

Isn't this why my maternal uncle has been so reluctant to hand over the remaining troops of the Pingnan Army to me?

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will protect you. That position can only be yours," the King of Qin suddenly assured him.

Princess Qin smiled and then nodded seriously.

"Your Highness, I believe in you; you are my heaven."

However, for the sake of our future great cause, Your Highness, please do not be so kind to me.

Your Majesty, I only wish that Your Highness may be content and that your desires may be fulfilled.

The King of Qin grasped the Queen's hand tightly, nodded, and then the two of them stood close together and talked.

......

The next morning, after seeing the King off, Princess Qin slowly walked towards the courtyard where the council was located.

"Your Highness, news has come from the palace that the Empress Dowager not only wants to marry the eldest daughter of the Zheng family into the family, but the second daughter of the Zheng family also wants to marry into the Prince of Qin's mansion," a nanny whispered as she approached.

Princess Qin was taken aback at first, but quickly understood.

That second young lady isn't stupid; she knows she's just a pawn!

Marrying into the Shen family and becoming the future Duchess of the State?

Haha, you have to be lucky to have that kind of life!

"Weren't you quite happy just the other day? What? You don't want to get married anymore?" Princess Qin asked with a cold smile.

"I'm not entirely sure, but I do know that the second young lady threw a huge tantrum last night."

"I bet she's thinking of marrying into our royal family in place of the eldest young lady!" the nanny continued.

Princess Qin didn't speak, she just smiled, and then, supported by her maid, went into the house.