Chapter 62: The fourth brother has taken a fancy to someone else’s wife?
The fourth prince blushed slightly, raised his hand and touched his head, and chuckled, "Father is wise."
Unexpectedly, this rough-looking son has such a shy side. Emperor Wen Zhao was amused by this. He sat up straight and said with interest: "Tell me quickly, which girl is this? Your father is arranging a marriage for you."
The fourth prince was shy, but he did not hide it: "She is the second daughter of Lord Song, the Minister of the Dali Temple."
Emperor Wen Zhao laughed: "Song Benlan's old-fashioned daughter, isn't she a little old-fashioned?"
The fourth prince was furious when his beloved girl was slandered: "Father, you are a man of integrity, you can't say such nonsense, otherwise it will ruin the girl's reputation. Besides, the second girl Song is not old-fashioned, she is a good person."
"You really have forgotten your father now that you have a wife." Emperor Wen Zhao was so angry that he laughed and copied a book and slapped his arm: "Only a scoundrel like you is so bold that you dare to say that I am talking nonsense."
The fourth prince rubbed his legs with his big hands again and laughed: "She is not old-fashioned to begin with."
Emperor Wen Zhao: "Okay, okay, not old-fashioned. Then tell me, what is her good method?"
The fourth prince did not like to study, but loved martial arts since he was young. He thought for a long time, but was at a loss for words. Finally, he said in a pretentious manner: "Anyway, I think she is very good."
Emperor Wen Zhao laughed at him: "In the past, I asked you to read more books, but you refused. Now, you can't even describe what your sweetheart is like."
The fourth prince smiled foolishly: "Father, I know I was wrong. I will go back and study today."
Emperor Wen Zhao pointed at him and said, "Tell me, when did you fall in love with her?"
The fourth prince replied, "Just a few months ago, I was out of the capital and was startled by the carriage she was riding in. I stepped forward and saved her. I didn't take it seriously at the time, but I have been thinking of her from time to time in the past few months. I didn't expect to meet her again when I entered the city today. She smiled at me and I thought it would be great if I could marry her."
The silly son fell in love at first sight. Emperor Wen Zhao laughed heartily and said, "Okay, then tomorrow I will call Lord Song to ask him. If he does not agree to it, I will grant you a marriage."
The fourth prince was delighted and kowtowed immediately. His rough voice shook the rooftops: "Thank you, father."
Emperor Wen Zhao retreated in disgust and said, "My ears are going deaf. Get out of here right now."
The fourth prince stood up with a smile, bowed and took his leave.
Emperor Wen Zhao looked at his silly son's brisk steps, shook his head and sighed, "My son has grown up and cannot be kept."
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The next morning, the Seventh and Eighth Princesses went to Miaoyunxuan to pick up Ji Jinyou. Their first stop was to go to Furong Palace to attract cats, play with dogs, and walk rabbits.
Several little girls were running around and playing in the yard, chattering and laughing, making so much noise that the imperial concubine could not help but look out the window.
Seeing that Xiaojiu's face was red from running and his forehead was covered with sweat, the imperial concubine said, "It's so hot, run for a while. Look how hot Xiaojiu is. Come in and rest for a while."
"Hey, Youyou is here." Ji Jinyou was thirsty too, so she responded and ran into the house, threw herself on the lap of the imperial concubine, tilted her head back and said in a baby voice, "My queen, Youyou wants some tea."
The Imperial Concubine picked up the steaming little girl, took the tea that was cooling on the table and fed it to her. Then she asked someone to get some water and wet a towel to wipe the little girl's face and hands. She then took her back to the room and helped her change into dry clothes. Then she took her out again and gave her a bunch of crystal clear green grapes for her to eat slowly.
The Eighth Princess was fine, but the Seventh Princess sat on a chair, with her hands on her hips, panting: "I'm so tired."
The Imperial Concubine looked at her with disdain: "Xiao Qi, you really need to run more. It's been quite a while, Xiao Jiu has already recovered, but you're still panting."
The Eighth Princess also agreed, "Yes, Seventh Sister, last time you asked me to wake you up early for practice, and I did, but you only got up for one day and then refused to get up."
The Seventh Princess giggled: "There's nothing I can do. Getting up early is too painful. It's so comfortable to stay in bed."
The Eighth Princess laughed at her, "You are so lazy."
Ji Jinyou was sitting in the Royal Concubine's arms, eating a bunch of grapes. When she heard this, she also said jokingly, "Lazy egg."
The Seventh Princess came over, snatched two grapes from the little girl's hand, and pinched her little face: "Little Nine is a little bad boy, and dares to tease her sister."
The eighth princess also went over and grabbed two grapes, tapping the tip of the little girl's nose and saying, "You little rascal."
The Imperial Concubine glared at them both: "There are so many on the table, why do you have to grab them from Xiaojiu? How can you be a sister?"
The Seventh and Eighth Princesses sat on the left and right of the Imperial Concubine, leaning on her with a giggle, "Mother is partial, and now only likes Little Nine."
Ji Jinyou hugged the Royal Concubine's neck and deliberately fought for her favor: "The Queen is Youyou's, sister, you are not allowed to snatch her away."
The Royal Concubine laughed and hugged the little girl close to her cheek.
As they were laughing, Hong Yu came in from outside: "Your Majesty, His Majesty has sent someone to tell you to come over. He said it's about the Fourth Prince's marriage."
"The fourth son's marriage?" The Royal Concubine immediately stood up and walked out carrying Xiaojiu.
"Mother, wait for us." Princess Seventh and Eighth were eager to follow.
The Imperial Concubine turned around and looked at them: "You two young girls who have not yet left the house should not get involved in everything."
The Eighth Princess reached out her hand and wanted to hug Xiaojiu back: "Mother, then leave Xiaojiu here. Xiaojiu is also a young girl who has not yet left the palace."
The Royal Concubine hadn't hugged him enough, so she dodged her hand and said, "Xiaojiu is still young and doesn't understand anything. It's okay for her to listen."
The Eighth Princess was not convinced and wanted to argue again, but the Imperial Concubine deliberately frowned and scolded her, "You two should go back and change your clothes quickly. You are sweating all over. How can you behave like this?"
The seventh and eighth princesses looked at each other, and saw that each other's temples were wet with sweat, which really damaged the princess's dignity. They chuckled, said "OK", and followed her out of the door and returned to Mingzhu Palace.
The Imperial Concubine carried Xiaojiu to Chongde Hall and saw the Fourth Prince was there. She put the girl on the ground and saluted Emperor Wen Zhao, who stepped forward and helped her up.
"Youyou pays respects to father." Ji Jinyou first paid respects to His Majesty, then to the Fourth Prince: "Pay respects to Fourth Brother."
Emperor Wen Zhao stretched out his hand to hug the little girl, but the fourth prince was quick and picked up the fussy little girl. "Xiaojiu, fourth brother brought you a box of gifts. I'll have someone send it to Miaoyunxuan later."
The Fourth Prince mentioned this yesterday, so Ji Jinyou was not surprised. He held his chubby little fist and said, "Thank you, Fourth Brother."
The fourth prince looked at the little girl with chubby cheeks and big eyes. She was very cute. He smiled and said, "Father, do you think Xiaojiu looks like a fat squirrel?"
Emperor Wen Zhao glanced at him and said, "Your sister is a squirrel. Then what am I? Am I not also a squirrel?"
Upon hearing this, the Royal Concubine chuckled, Ji Jinyou also laughed, and the Fourth Prince also laughed foolishly.
The Imperial Concubine sat on the couch and asked, "Your Majesty said it was about the fourth son's marriage. Could it be that Your Majesty has met the right person?"
Emperor Wen Zhao pointed at the Fourth Prince and said, "I didn't meet her. It was the Fourth Prince who fell in love with her."
The Royal Concubine became interested when she heard this and looked at the Fourth Prince with a smile: "Really?"
Ji Jinyou also looked at the Fourth Prince curiously, and saw that his handsome face suddenly turned red.
Upon seeing this strange sight, the Imperial Concubine burst out laughing: "Oh, our fourth child has finally gotten the hang of it. He's even shy now."
While mercilessly making fun of her own son, the Imperial Concubine felt relieved.
She and the Queen had arranged marriages for him more than once before, but the fourth son was never interested each time, always saying no and refusing.
She was worried for a long time, wondering if the child would have a crush on her or have some unspeakable illness. Now it seems that she is just slow in realizing the truth.
The Imperial Concubine asked which family the girl was from. The Fourth Prince held Little Nine in his arms and wandered around, avoiding his mother's teasing gaze: "Mother, please ask Father. He knows everything."
Emperor Wen Zhao repeated exactly what the Fourth Prince had said to him yesterday. The Imperial Concubine nodded repeatedly and smiled softly, "My son has really made great progress. He can even be a hero and save a beautiful girl."
Emperor Wen Zhao asked, "Have you ever seen the second daughter of Lord Song?"
The Royal Concubine nodded and said, "I met her at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet last year. She was beautiful and gentle, a good girl. But she looked weak and a little too effeminate."
Hearing a hint of disdain in the Royal Concubine's words, the Fourth Prince was unwilling again: "Mother, don't talk nonsense, she is not weak, she is in good health."
The Imperial Concubine found this funny and slammed the table in mock anger, "What a fool! You forgot your mother after you got a wife. You're already covering up her shortcomings before you even marry her."
Emperor Wen Zhao patted the Royal Concubine's hand, laughed and advised: "My beloved concubine, don't be angry. The Fourth Prince is just like this. He also said the same thing about me yesterday."
The Imperial Concubine couldn't help laughing, and looked at the Fourth Prince and said, "Okay, it's rare that you find someone you like, so if you have thought it over, then let your father arrange the marriage. I have no objection."
The fourth prince was delighted when he heard this, "Thank you, mother."
Emperor Wen Zhao smiled and nodded: "Then when Lord Song comes later, I will ask him what he thinks first. If Lord Song has no opinion, I will draft the decree today."
The Royal Concubine was just happy, but now she realized, "Yes, we should also ask the girl if she is engaged."
After saying that, he looked at the Fourth Prince and said, "My son, if the Second Miss Song is allowed to go out, what will you do?"
The fourth prince didn't even think about it and blurted out, "Then I will grab it and come over."
"Reckless man." The Imperial Concubine and Emperor Wen Zhao rolled their eyes at the same time, and then they couldn't help laughing.
Ji Jinyou looked at the fourth prince who also had a smile on his face, and asked curiously in his heart: [All.]
Upon hearing the call, the system immediately came online: [Here comes my Youzi. 】
Emperor Wen Zhao and the Imperial Concubine were already accustomed to Tong Tong's occasional appearances, so they remained calm, picked up the teacups on the table and drank silently, wanting to hear what Xiao Jiu wanted to ask.
The Fourth Prince was not fully accustomed to the situation for a while, and subconsciously looked down at the chubby girl in his arms. He looked left and right, trying to see where the barrel was hiding, but he found nothing and thought it was strange.
So he carried the little girl to a chair and also picked up a cup of tea to drink.
Ji Jinyou then asked: [Tongzhe, do you know this Miss Song Er? ]
The system flipped through the list and replied: [There is only one Miss Song in the character list, and she is the future consort of the Seventh Prince.]
The seventh son’s wife? Emperor Wen Zhao was stunned.
The fourth son has set his eyes on someone else's wife? The imperial concubine paused while holding the teacup.
With a "puff", the tea that the Fourth Prince had just taken a sip of was directly spat out.