Empress Xian smiled apologetically, "But with all the rumors going around lately, I'm worried that if I send my invitation and come again, those people might think that's the truth. That would be troublesome then."
That's why she came directly here and others didn't know she was here.
She and Concubine Liang traveled in a low-key manner.
Madam Zong smiled softly, "It's okay."
"Those rumors outside..." Madam Zong thought for a moment and straightened her back. She felt that she should make it clear for the sake of her daughter's happiness, "Wanfeng and His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince were just traveling together."
"It's not really an elopement."
"Wanfeng, I don't want to be your concubine."
Mrs. Zong was a little scared, but her eyes were determined.
Her daughter won't be a concubine!
Empress Xian knew she might have misunderstood, so she quickly smiled and said, "Of course. When Duan Yi left for the trip, he wrote me a letter, saying they were just traveling together."
"Duan Yi also said that he would only marry Wanfeng."
Mrs. Zong breathed a sigh of relief when she heard her say that.
Concubine Liang smiled and said, "Don't worry, Madam Zong, Duan Yike likes Wanfeng and is reluctant to let her be his concubine."
"We came here because my sister wants to discuss their marriage with you."
Empress Xian also comforted her, "Originally, Duan Yi should have come personally to the house, or he should have asked the matchmaker to come first."
"But now that Duan Yi is not in the capital, rumors are spreading again. I'm worried that finding a matchmaker will make others suspect that Wanfeng and Duan Yi are really eloping... For the sake of their reputations, I decided to go there in person."
"I hope this visit has not caused any trouble to you."
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