Mrs. Zhong and Mrs. Zhu looked at each other and were somewhat disdainful of Wen Yalan's behavior.
But as an elder, we still have to give some advice.
Mrs. Zhong said, "Yalan, you are young and you are just talking nonsense. It is extremely stupid to become a nun just for a man."
Madam Zhu said, "Your Aunt Zhong is right. You can't force the prince to take you in as a concubine against his will. If you do that, how can you have a good life even if you enter the palace? Stop being so stupid."
Wen Yalan said with tears in her eyes: "I only have one husband in this life, the prince. If it is anyone else, I would rather not marry for the rest of my life!"
After saying that, Wen Yalan ran out of the palace, and Madam Wen chased after her.
Qi Yuning looked at the backs of the mother and daughter and said to A Ping, "Don't worry, my brother will not marry another concubine, let alone have another concubine."
Ah Ping looked up at Qi Yuning and said, "Did the prince say that?"
Qi Yuning nodded and said, "Yes, after he knew you were gone, he would rather have Lingling change her surname to Qi than marry or have children again. This shows that my brother is truly devoted to you. We will be a family in the future, and there is no need to hide secrets between family members."
Ah Ping continued, "I don't have any secrets. I know nothing."
Qi Yuning chuckled helplessly and said, "What else can you say besides knowing nothing?"
Ah Ping said: "Princess, I really don't know anything, I..."
Seeing Ah Ping holding her belly, Qi Yuning said repeatedly, "If you don't want to talk about it, then don't worry. If you have another miscarriage, I'll be a big villain, and even my brother won't forgive me."
It was only when the banquet started that Qi Yuning met Lingling's three cousins.
Qi Yuning had only met Zhong Ming, Zhu Yang and Zhu Feng when he was a child. They were not much older than himself. Now, Zhong Ming looked more like a scholar. It was rare to find a man with such fair skin in North City.
Zhu Yang and Zhu Feng have darker skin colors, and when they sit together they look more similar than in the painting.
At first glance, it is difficult to distinguish one from the other.
Before the banquet was over, Wen Ban knelt before Qi Yu'an and said, "Your Highness, I only have these two daughters. Yalan has loved you since she was a child. Please, for the sake of her infatuation, please grant her wish.
She has been in love with you since she was little. Her mother and I have tried to find other husbands for her over the years, but she insists on marrying you and would rather become a nun. Your Majesty, she is also your sister who grew up under your care. Please fulfill her love for her!
Qi Yuning frowned when she saw Wen Ban kneeling down. The Wen family was acting more and more unreasonable.
Qi Yuan'an's face looked bad indeed. Before Qi Yuan'an could say anything, a girl about fifteen or sixteen years old stood up from the Zhong family.
The girl spoke slowly, "Uncle Wen, I'm also deeply in love with Prince Qi. I've wanted to marry him as a concubine since I was a child. Besides, Prince Qi can only marry me and Miss A Ping. If Prince Qi dares to marry Wen Yalan, I'll kill myself!"
Mrs. Zhong said repeatedly: "Qianqian!"
Wen Ban's face turned dark blue. Zhong Qianqian was the youngest daughter of Zhong Xin and his wife. She was always bold and willful.
Qi Yuning looked up and saw that this little sister Qianqian was quite cute.
Zhong Qianqian said, "So many generals in the North City have daughters. If a general's daughter says she likes Prince Qi and wants him to fulfill their wish and marry her as a concubine, how can Prince Qi's mansion accommodate so many girls?"
Zhong Xin also said: "Brother Wen, you should know the limit when doting on your daughter."
Qi Yu'an took Ah Ping's hand and said, "I am holding this banquet today because I want to inform you three uncles that I will marry Ah Ping as my princess. From now on, there will only be one mistress in the Prince Qi's mansion, and that is Ah Ping. There will be no more concubines."
A Ping looked at Qi Yuan's hand clasped with hers, raised her eyes to look at Qi Yuan, and pursed her red lips.
Wen Ban frowned upon hearing this, "Your Majesty, the Qi family's bloodline is weak..."
Qi Yu'an said, "Wen Bo, I have made up my mind. I will only have one princess in my life!"
After hearing what Qi Yu'an said, Lu Ze whispered in Qi Yuning's ear, "Brother Qi, have you learned about Ah Ping's identity?"
Qi Yuning shook his head and said, "He doesn't know, he is sincere."
A Ping was most likely his aunt, so Lu Ze naturally hoped that his aunt could be treated sincerely. Lu Ze knew very well that the reason his other uncles did not take concubines was simply because of his aunt's princess status.
Qi Yuan'an was able to do this without knowing Ah Ping's identity, which was really sincere.
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New Year's Eve.
As soon as Qi Yuning woke up, she heard Lingling happily writing Spring Festival couplets.
Qi Yuning brought Lingling to the desk and wrote Spring Festival couplets. Lingling's handwriting was much better than the square ones before, although it was still crooked.
Lu Ze entered the room and saw Lingling writing Spring Festival couplets. He praised her, "Lingling's handwriting is getting better and better."
Lingling looked up at Lu Ze and said, "Lingling's handwriting is done. Now, can Lingling have a brother or sister?"
Qi Yuning coughed and said, "You have to write a thousand words before you can have a brother or sister."
Lingling felt a little disappointed and said, "Oh, then Lingling will learn to write every day!"
After Lingling wrote more than a dozen pairs of Spring Festival couplets with Lu Ze's help, she happily went to post them.
It was getting dark when Qi Yuning, holding Lingling, pasted Spring Festival couplets on the gates of each courtyard.
On the night of New Year's Eve, the Beicheng Palace was so lively for the first time. This was also the most lively New Year that Qi Yuning had experienced since he was four years old.
In the past, after returning from the palace, although there were eight maids accompanying her in the palace, she still felt lonely.
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