[No, I don’t want it! ]
Xia Zhiliao was screaming in his heart.
Although Princess Yi Yang couldn't hear it, she could guess it by seeing the little girl winking at her.
"Your Majesty, why are you arranging a marriage for them? Is this an imperial decree or are you asking for my opinion?"
If it is an imperial decree, then we have no choice but to obey it.
If she were asked for her opinion, it would be different, she could refuse.
Emperor Shunde smiled and said, "Aunt, what are you talking about? How can it be an imperial decree? Naturally, it is to ask for your opinion."
"Since you are asking for my opinion, then... the children are still young. You see this girl is smart and cute now, but she may grow crooked or cracked when she grows up. Moreover, she grew up in the countryside and is not bound by any rules. If she becomes a concubine, I am afraid Yan'er will have a headache."
"Don't worry, great aunt. Sister Zhiliao is innocent and lovely. Moreover, with your guidance, she will definitely be outstanding among the ladies in the future."
[Just shut up, I shouldn't have saved you. I should have let you die from the poison so that you wouldn't hurt me.]
Wen Yan didn't know that the little girl was scolding him.
He looked at Xia Zhiliao with a doting face. When his father talked to him about it, he was still very excited.
I always feel that this little girl is very interesting. If I spend my whole life with her, I won't be bored.
Of course, he knew what his father was planning, but he was simply thinking about the two of them living together in the future.
"Aunt, look, Yan'er has said this, what else do you have to worry about?" Emperor Shunde said with a smile: "Why not tell me all at once? I promise you that Zhiliao is also a little girl I like, and I will naturally not let her suffer any grievances."
"Your Majesty, do you want Zhiliao to marry your son, or do you only want her to marry Yan'er?"
What does my grandmother mean?
Xia Zhiliao looked at his loving grandmother, his eyes were so determined at this moment. This was not only to seek happiness for her, but also to save her life.
"Aunt, what do you mean?"
"If you only want Zhiliao to marry your son, then you should wait a few years until Zhiliao is older and let her choose for herself."
Princess Yi Yang knew very well that the emperor's nephew was well versed in the ways of power and did not like superficial intimidation.
That is hypocrisy.
This is a disadvantage that comes with being an emperor for too long.
"If you only want to marry Yan'er, then I have nothing to say. It's just a matter of your words."
"Aunt, you misunderstood. I just think Yan'er and Zhiliao are a good match. Their personalities and ages are all suitable."
"Your Majesty, please look at the old, weak, sick and disabled people in this family. Zhiru married a rich man and cannot help. She is stubborn and unwilling to be wronged. If I were in power, I would let her marry an honest and obedient family so that I can protect her."
She smiled, "I know you feel bad for Zhiliao, and you're worried that she'll be wronged if she marries someone else. But that's not necessary. With so many princes watching her grow up, who wouldn't support her?"
【Grandmother is mighty.】
Xia Zhiliao knew that her grandmother did not give in but refused.
Wen Yan's smile froze on his face. "Grand aunt, do you think I'm not as good as Wen Heng in some way?"
[Are you doing this on purpose or not? Why are you mentioning him at this time? ]
"Why does the Eighth Prince say that?" asked Princess Yi Yang.
"What does this have to do with Wen Heng?" Princess Yiyang turned to look at Emperor Shunde, "Why is Wen Heng also going to marry Zhiliao?"
"No!" Emperor Shunde smiled bitterly, "Yan'er may have seen that the two of them were close. How could Wen Heng... be worthy of Zhiliao?"
Princess Yiyang smiled and said, "We are both royal nobles, so Zhiliao is not worthy of him. Your Majesty, the children are still young, so it is too early to discuss marriage. It will not be too late to bring it up in a few years."
Xia Zhiliao wanted to open her mouth, but was stopped by Princess Yi Yang's eyes.
At this time, she was sweating profusely, so the little girl should not make things more complicated.
"Aunt, do you know what I promised to Zhiliao?"
How could Princess Yiyang not know when she saw him personally bringing Wen Yan with him?
"I understand. I married the queen in the same way with you back then." Princess Yi Yang said.
"Aunt, are you going to refuse too?" asked Emperor Shunde.
"It's not a rejection, but giving the children the right to choose. Yan'er is so good, he should know that winning a girl's heart does not depend on an imperial decree or a marriage contract. What do you think?"
Wen Yan nodded, "Thank you, great aunt. I understand. Father, we are here to visit you today."
Emperor Shunde looked at Princess Yiyang with some confusion.
Doesn’t she care about the position of queen?
Princess Yi Yang sneered in her heart. If she wanted to, she would have asked for a queen position for her daughter back then.
She just didn't want the palace to trap the children for their entire lives, not to mention all the intrigues and life-and-death struggles.
So what if it’s the position of queen?
How many hidden attacks has the current empress dowager, her sister-in-law, dodged?
She couldn't bear to do that.
"Your Majesty, I am old and can no longer lift a sword. Wei Rong has also retired from the army, but as long as you say the word, we will never say no."
"Yes!" Wei Rong stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this old minister and my sons swear to be loyal to you until death."
They all knew that letting Zhiliao marry Wen Yan was to get the forces behind them to assist Wen Yan.
In fact, it is really unnecessary.
If he is a wise ruler, we should support him. If he is not a wise ruler, what is the point of supporting him?
But if Emperor Shunde wanted to do so, they would just leave with such a promise.
Promises can be given, but cicada-like happiness cannot.
Emperor Shunde also understood it. Now that things had come to this, there was no point in saying anything more.
"Okay, Yan'er, whether you can make your sister Zhiliao fall in love with you depends on your own ability."
Wen Yan nodded, "Don't worry, Father. I will love my sister no matter what."
Emperor Shunde smiled and his eyes fell on Xia Jinxiu's face.
The Xia family was all shocked.
"Miss Xia's cooking skills are amazing. The last time I went to the palace, I made snacks for the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother couldn't forget it. How about going to the palace again tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow?" Xia Jinxiu's voice trembled.
"Miss Xia, is there anything wrong?"
Xia Jinxiu shook her head. This was the emperor. "If the queen mother wants to eat, it is a blessing for me. I will naturally do my best."
"Then let's go to the palace tomorrow." He looked at her face again and smiled meaningfully.
After Emperor Shunde and Wen Yan and his son left, everyone felt relieved.
But everyone started to worry about Xia Jinxiu again.
Could it be that the old emperor has taken a fancy to her?
"Jinxiu, what should we do? Why did the emperor let you into the palace again? He saw your face this time." Xia Jinjun said worriedly.
Xia Jinxiu was also afraid. She really didn't want to enter the palace at all. She thought that everything was over, but she didn't expect that her fate had not changed.
"What's wrong with seeing my face? Just look at it, and if you ask me to make some snacks, then I'll do it."
Although she said it lightly, she was extremely nervous inside.
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