Chapter 432 Anyway, I'm going to get married
Both Shen's father and Shen Sihao are at home today.
The person who came just now was the matchmaker; only Shen's mother and Shen Sixu came to see her.
At this moment, the whole family hurriedly came to the main entrance to perform a grand salute.
The eunuch beside Murong Yuanzhou helped the man to his feet.
The whole family was sitting in the main hall of the Shen family home when they were completely stunned by the shock.
"What?!"
Mother Shen was so startled that she swayed. Had she been too nervous and was hallucinating? Or was today's scene a dream?
Otherwise, how could I have heard the Crown Prince say...
Shen Sihao secretly pinched his own flesh, gasped, and realized it hurt a lot; it wasn't a dream.
"Madam Shen, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with your body?" Murong Yuanzhou looked at Madam Shen, whose face was pale. "Should we have the physician from the Eastern Palace come and take a look?"
"No, this humble woman... this humble woman may be too old to have clearly heard what His Highness the Crown Prince said?"
Chen's mother stammered, but mustered her courage and asked again.
"I wish to ask Miss Shen to be my concubine in the Eastern Palace."
Murong Yuanzhou repeated it again.
"A concubine?"
The Shen family listened to it again.
Everyone froze on the spot.
Father Shen was so frightened that he could no longer sit still. He hurriedly knelt down and bowed, "Your Highness, my daughter is of humble appearance and I'm afraid... I'm afraid she is not worthy of Your Highness."
He wondered why the Crown Prince had come to their door out of the blue. Well, it turned out…
He turned to look at his shocked daughter.
Fortunately, their daughter was unaware of the affair, and the two had no romantic relationship.
Nevertheless, it is still surprising.
Chen Sihao was stunned. He stared blankly at his sister for a moment, then stared blankly at His Highness the Crown Prince.
Murong Yuanzhou said, "Whether she is worthy or not is not for you to decide. I think she can become the top female scholar in the imperial examination. With such talent, her children as a concubine will surely be intelligent."
The Shen family: ...
Is the Crown Prince really that reckless? How could he bring up having children like this?
How come they don't have a say in their daughter's affairs?
But upon closer reflection, it's clear that the decision isn't entirely up to the Crown Prince. If he's willing, can the Shen family refuse? Would the Shen family dare to refuse?
"Miss Shen," Murong Yuanzhou looked at Shen Sixu, "would you be willing to enter the Eastern Palace as a concubine?"
Chen Sixu stared blankly at the Crown Prince, "Your Highness, could you give me some time to consider?"
It was so sudden that she didn't know how to answer for a moment.
"Alright, I'll come again in a few days."
The crown prince arrived quickly and left just as quickly.
After the Crown Prince left, the Shen family returned to the main hall. Looking at the generous gifts the Crown Prince had brought, they all remained silent.
The Crown Prince brought eight loads of betrothal gifts, each of which was priceless and something that their humble family had never seen before.
The main reason was that they never expected the crown prince to come and ask for their hand in marriage.
"Father, Mother, do you think it's feasible for my younger sister to become a concubine in the Eastern Palace?"
Shen Sihao couldn't help but ask.
"Just a concubine..." Madam Shen couldn't help but speak up, "Emperor Jing and Emperor Lin both had only one empress, so why did my son become a concubine?"
If she were the Crown Prince's principal wife, she would have agreed on the spot; but this concubine...
Mother Shen felt that her daughter was perfect in every way and that she was a good match for the Crown Prince. Although it was indeed a case of marrying above one's station, that's just how people are.
If there were no other emperors, it would be fine to start this trend, but once it's started, people can't help but want more.
Which wife would willingly share a husband with another woman, even the most esteemed empress?
"You're being foolish. I think you've been getting confused lately. You've been eating too well and your mind has been clouded by the rich food. How can our family compare to the Empress?"
Father Shen flicked his sleeves and sat down beside him, sighing heavily.
Even the position of a concubine is something countless people would kill for, yet their family is so humble, their wealth is truly...
It came too suddenly; I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it.
The Shen family did not want to sell their daughter for personal gain, but looking at all the men in the world, who could compare to the Crown Prince?
Chen Sixu said, "Mother, what are you thinking? Emperor Jing has other concubines. As for the current Empress, she met Emperor Lin when he was still a nobody. Even ten daughters couldn't catch up with her."
The Empress is virtuous and talented, a model of virtue for the nation. How dare she compare herself to the Empress?
Even in terms of looks, she couldn't compare to the late Empress Lin Suyi.
Madam Shen couldn't help but speak up, "Even if a concubine is to become a Noble Consort in the future, she is still not as good as the principal wife."
Being a concubine means always being inferior to others.
"Don't think about it, Mother, your daughter hasn't agreed yet." Shen Sixu looked at the boxes of gifts, all of them truly good things.
"So what are you thinking? If you refuse the Crown Prince, you'll never be able to get married." Mother Shen was extremely worried.
Who would dare marry a woman the Crown Prince has his eye on? Even if His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't care, which young talent in the world can compare to him?
After a moment of silence, Shen Sixu spoke, "Father, Mother, do I really have to get married?"
Mother Shen said, "Why are you talking nonsense again, child? What kind of woman doesn't get married? How can she not get married?"
Chen Sixu sighed, "Someone come here."
"Go and deliver a message to the Crown Prince's palace. I wish to see His Highness the Crown Prince."
The Shen family was stunned. "Your Highness, didn't you just leave? Why are you calling him back?"
Murong Yuanzhou hadn't gone far when he received the message, so he simply set the meeting place at a teahouse.
There are some things that are hard to say in front of too many people. Since it was Chen Sixu who came to him, he must want to talk about what just happened.
"Your Highness, why do you want to make me a concubine?"
Chen Sixu arrived, and asked a very direct question.
Murong Yuanzhou touched his nose. "It's a man's selfishness, isn't it? You're so beautiful, I was captivated by you. I didn't expect you to be so talented. Since I'm captivated, I want you to enter the Eastern Palace. I don't want to see you marry someone else. Is this what love is?"
He wanted to slap himself after saying that; it was just too awful.
But... that's just how he sometimes thinks.
She smiled after a moment of thought, "Your Highness is very frank, and I like Your Highness too."
Although she was destined to marry, she preferred to stay with Murong Yuanzhou rather than marry another man.
Being a concubine is fine, especially since His Highness the Crown Prince is handsome and offers wealth and honor. By following the Crown Prince, the Shen family can rise to prominence overnight.
No matter how you look at it, she won't lose out.
Murong Yuanzhou's eyes lit up, but after reaching out his hand, he realized he was being too reckless.
Chen Sixu took a step forward and grasped Murong Yuanzhou's hand. "Your Highness, could you wait until I pass the imperial examination as the top female scholar? Otherwise, people will say that Your Highness is abusing your power."
To climb higher, she needs to create momentum for herself.
Murong Yuanzhou stared blankly at his hands. "How much longer do I have to wait?"
"No, I can take additional tests consecutively."
As he spoke, he gripped Chen Sixu's hand tightly.
Shen Sixu withdrew her hand. "Your Highness, one last question: if I become your concubine, will I still be allowed to go out?"
Murong Yuanzhou nodded, "Yes, if you pass the exam and obtain an official position, you can still remain in the court as a female official. I will not interfere with that."
Chen Sixu took a breath and threw herself into Murong Yuanzhou's arms.
Oh well, I'm getting married anyway, so I might as well take a gamble.
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