Chapter 218: Mother and Daughter Dispute
Lin Xiaoyue's face darkened and she immediately lowered her head. It seemed that the Queen Mother had lost her patience. This old woman had been used to being strong all her life, and everyone had to do what she wanted, otherwise she would keep making trouble!
Liang Jingyao didn't notice anything unusual about Lin Xiaoyue, so he followed Princess Mingzhu directly to the east room.
In the largest room in the east wing, Empress Dowager Yan leaned against the headboard with her eyes closed. If it weren't for the Buddhist beads in her hand slowly moving, anyone who saw her would have thought she was asleep.
Liang Jingyao walked up to her, bowed respectfully, and said, "Greetings to the Queen Mother. May your Majesty live a thousand years!"
Empress Dowager Yan raised her eyelids and said, "Jingyao, what's going on outside?"
Liang Jingyao replied, "Her Majesty, I have cut off the head of the Left Prime Minister and have it hung on the city wall. Currently, everything is peaceful in Yangming Town!"
Empress Dowager Yan opened her eyes and looked at Liang Jingyao with great satisfaction. She stretched out her hand and measured her waist, saying, "Jingyao, I remember you were so small when you first entered the palace. I didn't expect you to be so tall now. Time flies!"
Liang Jingyao scratched his head and said, "Yes, I was ignorant at that time and caused a lot of trouble for the late emperor. We will never forget the kindness the late emperor showed to my Prince Rong's Mansion!"
The smile on Empress Dowager Yan's face became even more kind, and she scolded him, "Silly child, why are you saying all this? I was just thinking that since you are already so old and Prince Rong is not around anymore, you should hurry up and take care of the important things in your life."
Liang Jingyao was stunned for a moment, wondering why the empress dowager suddenly brought this up?
Regardless of the Queen Mother's thoughts, he politely declined, "Your Majesty, my father is still suffering in the northern borders. I don't have the heart to think about the important matters of life. Let's wait until my father returns safely before we discuss anything else."
Empress Dowager Yan forced a smile, but her eyes dimmed a little. "That's right. I'll help you arrange it when I return to the capital. We can also hold the wedding as soon as Prince Rong returns."
Liang Jingyao felt a little reluctant, but he didn't want to cause Lin Xiaoyue to be disliked by the Queen Mother, so he refused directly: "Thank you, Queen Mother. I already have someone I like, but now that my great cause has not been accomplished, it is not the time to confess my feelings. I hope the Queen Mother will understand."
Empress Dowager Yan knew who Liang Jingyao was talking about, so she didn't get angry with him. Lin Xiaoyue was just a commoner. Even if she married into the palace, she would only be a concubine. What good would that do her even if she was favored? Even Prince Rong wouldn't agree to her becoming his wife!
"So that's how it is. Jingyao is indeed a man who values ​​friendship and loyalty. I didn't misjudge him! Are you still going back to the city? If not, have dinner with me."
Liang Jingyao said apologetically, "When the Left Prime Minister attacked us this morning, he burned down the house on the city wall. I have to rush back to see how they are doing with the aftermath. When I have some free time in a few days, I will accompany the Queen Mother for dinner. I will ask Yue'er to cook a few more dishes. Her dishes are all delicious!"
When Empress Dowager Yan heard Liang Jingyao mention Lin Xiaoyue, she nodded and said, "Miss Lin is a good girl. I have a nephew who is quite outstanding and unmarried. How about you help me to talk to him?"
Liang Jingyao's eyes were dazed for a moment. What happened to the Queen Mother? Why did she target him and Lin Xiaoyue?
Now that Emperor Liang is eyeing us covetously, who has the time to think about the important matters of life?
He quickly realized what was happening and replied, "I've also spoken to Yue'er about marriage, and she said there's no rush. But I'll definitely pass on the Queen Mother's good intentions to her!"
The corner of Empress Dowager Yan's mouth twitched. Liang Jingyao was a clever man. He was trying to save the country in a roundabout way, not confronting her directly! Because he also knew that whoever she stood on the side of would be the legitimate emperor in the future. After all, she was the legitimate empress of the late emperor!
However, before returning to Beijing, I will not continue to put pressure on him. Once I return to Beijing, it will not be up to Liang Jingyao whether he is willing or not!
Unless, he doesn't want his father to return to Beijing!
"Okay! Then you should persuade her well! To be honest, I really like her!" Empress Dowager Yan said with a faint smile.
Liang Jingyao didn't want to stay any longer, so he bowed and said, "Yes. Then I'll take my leave!"
Empress Dowager Yan did not keep him, but closed her eyes and let him leave.
Princess Mingzhu couldn't help but persuade her, "Mother, why are you doing this? Besides, now is not the time to talk about marriage!"
Empress Dowager Yan glared at Princess Mingzhu and warned her, "I'm doing all this for the future of the Yan family. As long as I'm alive, the future empress must be from the Yan family! I've already missed my chance with Emperor Liang, and I absolutely cannot miss it again this time! Otherwise, after I die, the Yan family will gradually decline! So you are not allowed to interfere in this matter!"
Princess Mingzhu couldn't help but roll her eyes. Her mother's own health was already in such a state, so why was she still taking care of the Yan family? Even if she could manage it temporarily, could she manage it forever? It would be better for her to rest and recuperate and live a few more years!
"Mother! I just want you to be safe and healthy. Let's not worry about those things, okay? It's been so many years, don't you understand? Emperor Liang was not like this at the beginning. He hated Prince Rong's family so much, and it was because you kept threatening him, forcing him to listen to you or support Prince Rong. What happened in the end? Not only did you implicate Prince Rong's family, but you also didn't have a good life! Don't be like this, mother!"
Empress Dowager Yan pounded her belly in frustration and said, "Do you think I want to? It's all because of my own poor performance. If I had given birth to a son for your father, you wouldn't be bullied like this now! Don't you want to find a good wife for Jiacheng and bring honor to the family in the future?"
Princess Mingzhu shook her head and said, "I thought about it before, but after all that, I don't want to think about it anymore! In the future, no matter which girl he wants to marry, I won't object, as long as she's innocent!"
Empress Dowager Yan angrily scolded him, "Stupid! I've raised you for nothing for all these years! If Jiacheng can't inherit the title smoothly, what's the difference between them and commoners after a few generations? How will they ever make a name for themselves?"
Princess Mingzhu looked very unhappy after being scolded, but despite this, she did not change her mind.
"Mother, it seems the man on the throne is bound to change. I believe Prince Rong isn't an ungrateful person like Emperor Liang. He'll give Jiacheng everything he deserves! Besides, descendants have their own blessings! Jiacheng's ability to bring honor to his family is his own. If he's truly mediocre, I can only accept his fate! Besides, judging by Jiacheng's performance at the border over the years, I don't think he'll remain mediocre forever!"
Empress Dowager Yan turned away angrily and cursed, "They say a mother and daughter are connected by heart, but your heart is with someone else. You've never given a second thought to me or your maternal family! Get out! I don't want to see you!"
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