Chapter 157 The Crown Prince Selects a Concubine
at the same time.
Xie family.
Zhang returned to the Xie family and still lived in the main courtyard as before, and her identity was still the mistress of the Xie family.
But she knew that a lot of things had changed.
She has been in the prison for two days.
In addition to writing her a letter of divorce in an attempt to distance himself from the matter, Xie Cheng also helped Qing Qing, a former "guest" of the Xie family, to take over.
Now everyone in the Xie family calls Miss Qingqing the Second Madam.
In addition, Xie Yao once said that Qingqing already knew about what she had done... Zhang could almost foresee that she would have a hard time in the Xie family.
But she had no choice.
For Xie Yujiao, she couldn't leave the house.
Although Song Wenbo was disgusting, Xie Cheng didn't know the details. Considering that she had a son-in-law like Song Wenbo who was a favorite of the emperor, she would not do anything too ugly.
After all, when Xie Cheng gave her the divorce letter, Song Wenbo was pleading for Jiaojiao.
"lady."
Mother Liu came in with a worried look on her face. She leaned close to Zhang's ear and whispered a few words.
Bang!
Zhang slammed her hand on the table and said angrily, "How dare he! How could he do this!"
After anger comes powerlessness.
Song Wenbo...he has always been like this.
She had done even more outrageous things in the past, but as a mother, she couldn't even protect her own daughter.
"lady."
Mother Liu also shed tears out of heartache, "Miss..." She has such a miserable life.
She was spoiled by her wife since she was young, but unexpectedly she married a beast! And it was the second young lady who threatened her life to get the marriage.
Zhang shed tears silently.
She really couldn't accept it.
If her Jiaojiao had followed her arrangements and married into the Prince's Mansion smoothly... then now she would be the one with both a son and a daughter, living a happy and fulfilling life.
She lowered her eyes and said, "Please pass this message to Xie Yao for me."
She knew what Xie Yao wanted.
…
The next morning.
When Xie Yao woke up, her hands had returned to normal, which made her feel less resentful.
As she turned around, a big hand landed on her waist.
Xiao Ji held her in his arms and asked, "Are you awake?"
"Yeah." Xie Yao rested her head on his arm and found a comfortable position. "Why is Your Highness still here today?"
I had gone out at this time two days ago.
Xiao Ji kissed her forehead and said, "Accompany Yaoyao."
He was very busy in the past few days just to make some time to spend more time with Xie Yao.
Xie Yao raised her lips, feeling quite happy.
He put his arms around Xiao Ji's neck and said, "It's time to get up, Your Highness."
Xiao Ji readily followed suit, picked her up and let her sit on the bed, and then the couple began to wash up.
Just finished breakfast.
Si Nan's voice came from outside, "Your Highness, the Marquis is here."
Those who can be called Marquis by Sinan... are usually Marquis of Zhenbei.
Xiao Ji: “…”
Xie Yao smiled and said, "Your Highness, please go."
Early this morning, Zhu Qing looked like he had something to say. If His Highness didn't leave, Zhu Qing would be suffocated to death.
As expected.
As soon as Xiao Ji left, Zhu Qing came up and said, "Crown Princess, Zhang sent a message."
Xie Yao raised her eyebrows slightly, "Faster than I thought."
"It seems that Xie Yujiao is still lucky."
Having a mother who loves her so much.
Zhu Qing asked: "Then this matter..."
"Okay." Xie Yao said, "I'll give her this chance."
Now that Zhang has come to her, the initiative is in her hands and she can abandon Zhang at any time.
Zhang had no other choice.
study.
Xiao Ji looked at Pei Chen with a serious expression, "What's the matter?"
Pei Chen said: "Your Highness, it's Duke Dingguo's business."
"We found out earlier that the theft of the military equipment bureau's materials might be related to Duke Dingguo's mansion. During the morning court session today, Duke Dingguo came to me and said something confusing."
Xiao Ji raised his eyebrows.
Pei Chen concluded: "Beg for mercy and surrender."
Of course, these are all hints.
What he says can be used for offense or defense, depending on what he thinks.
Pei Chen was a smart man, so he understood the key point immediately. But if he really wanted to use these words as evidence, they would not be enough.
Xiao Ji frowned.
His fingers tapped lightly on the desk, making a rhythmic sound.
“Your Highness…”
"Go to the main courtyard." Xiao Ji said.
After one stick of incense.
Xiao Ji led Pei Chen to the main house in the main courtyard. Xie Yao was in the inner room, and Xiao Ji and Pei Chen were in the outer room.
At Xiao Ji's suggestion, Pei Chen recounted what happened today.
Xie Yao immediately understood what His Highness meant.
This is a test for her.
She thought for a moment and said, "Here comes with bad intentions."
Admiration flashed in Xiao Ji's eyes, the corners of his lips raised high, and he looked proud!
She is worthy of being his Crown Princess.
Xie Yao said: "There must be someone behind the Duke Dingguo's Mansion. This move is despicable. This move is undoubtedly to drag Your Highness into the water, and not to give any benefits. "
Xie Yao hurriedly added, "This kind of thing cannot be done even if it has benefits."
This is a matter of principle.
As for whether this would directly make Pei Chen keep a close eye on the Duke Dingguo's Mansion... this was not within the scope of consideration, because Pei Chen had already been keeping an eye on the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.
He always seems to be determined not to give up until he finds out the truth.
Xiao Ji praised: "The Crown Princess is smart."
Pei Chen: “…”
He hesitated for a moment, then thought of Zhao Ying, and immediately said, "Crown Princess is wise."
The few of them quickly reached a consensus and decided to ignore the goodwill gesture from the Duke Dingguo's Mansion.
Although you can also pretend to be close.
But the sudden show of goodwill from the Duke Dingguo's Mansion was already very suspicious, and pretending to be close was sometimes not done properly and might lead to being plotted against.
Pei Chen is a general and a loyal minister.
It’s better to go all the way.
Pei Chen then talked about the second thing.
"At the morning court today, a minister petitioned His Majesty to select a concubine for the imperial court. His Majesty approved the request considering the ages of the princes."
This is a big deal.
At the emperor's age, the selection of concubines was not for himself. Except for Xiao Hong, the third prince and the fourth prince were not married yet.
Xiao Ji didn't take it to heart.
It has nothing to do with him.
He has a crown princess.
But just after sending Pei Chen away, someone came from the palace, "Your Highness, His Majesty summons you to the palace."
Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Xiao Ji only thought that the emperor came to inquire about the affairs of Shu. He had already made sufficient arrangements for this matter in his mind and was not afraid at all.
"Your son pays respects to the Emperor."
The emperor raised his eyes from the memorial and said casually, "The prince is here, please take a seat."
Xiao Ji lowered his eyes and sat down obediently.
"Does the Crown Prince know about the upcoming beauty contest?" The emperor took a sip of tea and spoke to Xiao Ji as if he was chatting casually.
Xiao Ji nodded, "In reply to your words, father, I have heard a little bit about them."
"Yes." The emperor nodded and said, "As the crown prince, according to the rules, you should have one crown princess and two concubines..."
Xiao Ji's heart was filled with alarm, he suddenly looked up at the emperor, and an incredible thought popped into his mind.
...No way?
The emperor put down his teacup and looked up at him. "Now there is only one princess in the prince's mansion. This is really against the rules."
The emperor was not discussing with Xiao Ji. From his tone it was obvious that he had already made up his mind and was just notifying him.
"I will take advantage of this talent show to select two concubines for you."
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