In Shou'an Palace.
As the few people were chatting, the topic turned to Xia Zhiliao.
Chang Yue and Xia Jinjun looked at each other and continued to listen quietly. They knew that the man had sent his daughter away because he had something to say.
Xia Jinjun felt that it was all over. Could it be that she disliked him?
But unexpectedly, the Queen Mother started talking about Xia Zhiliao's marriage.
"This... Queen Mother, it's still a little early. Zhiliao is only four years old." Xia Jinjun had been silent all the time, but now he couldn't help it and completely forgot that he shouldn't talk like this.
All he remembered at this moment was that he was a father.
The Queen Mother waved her hand, signaling him to calm down. "Yuer didn't make a mistake. He is indeed a good husband. Looking for your father, Zhiliao is young, but the girl is smart. I am just asking, sister, which of my grandsons do you like?"
Chang Yue looked at her mother nervously, and Yi Yang told her with his eyes not to worry.
"Sister-in-law, I know you like Zhiliao, but Jinjun is right. The child is still young. All the princes are good. If you let me choose, I will choose them all."
"You are greedy." The Queen Mother laughed heartily, "Forget about the big ones. It is impossible for Zhiliao to suffer any injustice. As for the small ones, pick one!"
The Queen Mother smiled and counted them: "Huai'er, Chao'er, Yan'er, and Heng'er."
"How can Wen Heng's status be worthy of Zhiliao?" Emperor Shunde said directly.
They are all his sons. Chang Yue felt uncomfortable after hearing this. Xia Jinjun was the same. Although he loved his daughter more, he also loved his three sons. How could a father say this?
What's more, the couple really think that Wen Heng is a good child.
Princess Yiyang smiled and said, "We are all princes, and all of us are as precious as gold and jade. I think it's all good, but sister-in-law, you are too bullying."
"How did I bully others?" the Queen Mother asked with a smile.
"I just found my daughter. You know that I have always liked that girl Zhiliao. Now she is my own granddaughter, and you come to snatch her from me. Isn't this bullying?"
"I didn't say that she should enter the palace right now. Come to think of it, I think Yan'er is pretty good."
This time, Emperor Shunde did not express his opinion.
"I watched him grow up. He has good character, good looks, and good learning. What do you think?"
"Sister-in-law, I still say the same thing. I haven't left enough cicadas. Let's grow some more."
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On the way back to the princess's mansion, Chang Yue was a little anxious.
"Mother, what does the Queen Mother mean by this?" Chang Yue glanced at her daughter, "Zhi-Lao is only this old, and she is going to find a marriage for her?"
"What? The Queen Mother is going to arrange a marriage for me?"
Xia Zhiliao was right. Why did the atmosphere in Shou'an Palace feel wrong after playing around?
Princess Yiyang gently stroked Xia Zhiliao's head and said, "Don't worry, grandma is reluctant to marry you off so early. So what if you are a prince? I don't want you to be my granddaughter."
Xia Zhiliao breathed a sigh of relief, "So it hasn't been decided yet? That's good."
Seeing Princess Yi Yang nod, Xia Zhiliao felt relieved.
But she also felt that her mother was right. Why did she have to be so intimate with him for no reason?
"Grandma, what does the Queen Mother mean?"
Princess Yi Yang said softly, "She is helping us!"
Chang Yue didn't understand and looked confused.
[Could it be that the Queen Mother is afraid that if Wen Heng and I get too close, the Emperor will be unhappy? ]
Chang Yue suddenly realized what was going on. Thinking of the emperor's attitude towards Wen Heng, she felt distressed and uneasy.
"The Queen Mother asked us to choose a prince for Zhiliao. In fact, she also wanted us to choose a prince to support him. The heart of an emperor is as deep as the sea. I supported the emperor to ascend the throne. He already has an heir in his mind, but he is afraid that we will choose another one."
Chang Yue nodded, "No wonder you refused. Don't you want to get involved in this?"
"Of course, I'm not young anymore. I just want our family to live happily together. Who cares about which prince succeeds to the throne? It has nothing to do with us. Whether it's Wen Heng, Wen Yan, Wen Yu, or Wen Chao, they are all members of the Huang family after all. We can be allies, but we can't be husband and wife."
Xia Zhiliao nodded continuously, and her grandmother said that was absolutely right.
She doesn't even want to be an ally.
Not to mention that the emperor had a large number of women, the harem was even more dangerous. Wen Yan's mother was killed because of a failed palace fight.
She just wants to live a good life.
"We won't choose anyone, and we won't marry anyone. Let the brothers fight for it." Princess Yi Yang said.
Xia Zhiliao deliberately asked: "Grandmother, who do you think will be the future emperor?"
"Cicada!" Chang Yue knew that he couldn't say this.
Princess Yiyang smiled and asked, "Who do you hope for?"
"It doesn't matter who it is, as long as I can live well."
"Then it can only be him."
who is he?
Princess Yi Yang didn't say anything.
In Shou'an Palace.
The Queen Mother said earnestly, "Are you relieved now?"
"Mother, what do you mean? I am a fool and don't understand!"
"Your aunt has suffered enough in her life, so let her live happily in her later years. She no longer has the ability she once had, so why push you to the top?"
"Mother..."
"I gave birth to you. I know best what you are thinking. You also heard what she said."
Emperor Shunde nodded and no longer hypocritically said that he did not mean that.
"Mother, General Chang's former subordinates hold a large number of troops. They are very respectful to you. The situation is different now. You are old now, and it is inevitable that you will make mistakes because of your emotions."
"I have no reason to help outsiders, but I still want to say this. Your aunt has contributed to your success today. You must not forget this."
"Yes, Sister Yue'er is back. I will definitely treat them well."
"You have met the couple today. They have no ambitions and are honest people. Although you have been the emperor for decades, I still want to remind you that the civil and military officials are watching you. Don't hurt their feelings."
"Yes, mother, I will remember it." Emperor Shunde said.
Wen Chao waited here until everyone left, then moved closer to Wen Heng.
This can't be blamed on him. It's Wen Heng's fault for being so unlikable. Everyone hates him, and since they are close, doesn't that mean they hate him too?
"Is there something?" Wen Heng asked in a deep voice.
"Have you found out anything about Wen Yan's poisoning?"
Wen Heng shook his head, "No."
"No or don't want to say?"
"What about you? Have you found out anything?" Wen Heng asked back.
"If I had a clue, would I still ask you?" Wen Chao said unhappily.
"Even you don't have any clues. I'm having a hard time in this palace. Do you think it will be so easy to get clues?"
Wen Chao was speechless after hearing Wen Heng's words. "What about Wen Yan? Didn't he say anything?"
"You shouldn't ask me, ask him."
Wen Chao was so annoyed that he turned around and wanted to leave, but then he turned back and said, "This time your good day has come."
Wen Heng looked at him with a teasing look and curled his lips, "It's the same for you. You and Xia Zhiliao are very familiar with each other, and now everyone knows it!"
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