Chapter 1189 If you are pleased with me, then breathe 43
When Eunuch Ban reported the matter of the contraceptive soup, the Emperor frowned, already feeling depressed, and said angrily, "Forget it, there's no need to send it off."
"If she gets pregnant, it will be her good fortune."
It can also alleviate his guilt.
This was also a form of punishment for the Empress.
The eunuch Ban rolled his eyes, then went out to tell the maid the good news. He also took out some silver and returned it, saying, "Consider it a token of our family's goodwill and to congratulate Consort Xu in advance."
The maid nodded happily and pushed the money back, saying, "Please accept it, Eunuch Ban. We'll need your help a lot in the future."
After some back and forth, the silver eventually ended up in Eunuch Ban's pocket.
Upon learning this, Xu Hanqiao wrote home, requesting a prescription for a fertility pill that would result in a daughter, and also requesting two skilled servants to be sent home.
The eldest son of the emperor can only be born from the womb of the empress.
Therefore, she was destined to be the eldest daughter of the emperor, a princess who received the emperor's endless favor.
Once the baby is born, she'll find a way.
...
Xuanfu.
The steward rushed into the study. "My lord, Prime Minister Lin has come to visit and is currently in the main hall."
Xuanhe held the framed scroll in his hand and gestured around the study, looking for the right spot.
Upon hearing the steward's report, he stopped abruptly, "Prime Minister Lin?"
Butler: "Exactly."
Xuanhe carefully rolled up the scroll. "Let's go."
Prime Minister Lin and Xuanhe have always been adversaries, and this is the first time he has stepped into the Xuan Mansion.
Putting everything else aside, the little trinkets in the mansion look like they belong to women.
But the outside world has never heard of Xuanhe getting married?
Could it be that he has a favorite concubine?
Xuanhe entered, lifted his robe, and sat down, getting straight to the point: "Prime Minister Lin, what brings you to my humble abode?"
Prime Minister Lin didn't waste any words: "Has Elder Xuan gotten married yet?"
Xuanhe: "I am all alone, without a wife or concubine, with no one in my harem or outsider."
Prime Minister Lin looked at him strangely several times. Why did he have to explain it so clearly?
It's normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines.
However, the Lin family's daughter did not become a concubine.
"The rumors circulating in the capital must have reached Elder Xuan's ears. I wonder what his thoughts are on them?"
Prime Minister Lin carefully observed Xuanhe's expression, which remained unchanged.
Ha, you really know how to pretend.
Xuanhe's eyes flickered slightly, and he instantly understood Prime Minister Lin's purpose: "This concerns the reputation of Miss Lin the Second. Has Prime Minister Lin consulted her opinion?"
Prime Minister Lin was somewhat surprised, not expecting that the other party's first concern would be Lin Qiong's reputation.
For the moment, it doesn't seem like the right time to act like a rogue.
"Lin Qiong is of marriageable age, and we plan to bring her out of the palace. Rumors in the capital have had a certain impact on her, and I'm afraid no one will dare to propose marriage."
"I've come today to inquire whether the rumors that Elder Xuan is in love with Lin Qiong are true."
"If you love her, I will betroth her to you, and you won't have to send her elsewhere."
That's direct enough!
Xuanhe was not as happy as he had imagined; in fact, he felt indignant and angry for the girl.
On what right does Prime Minister Lin make decisions without authorization?
Why would they disregard the girl's wishes and come to her door to propose marriage?
This should have been a man's responsibility!
The Lin family doesn't value her at all!
"I do have feelings for Miss Lin, but I hope to win her heart willingly."
Prime Minister Lin was silent for a moment, then said, "I understand."
"I will give you the opportunity to make contact, but you must protect the Lin family."
"It only takes six months."
Xuanhe glanced at him lazily, and said with a half-smile, "If I win Miss Lin's favor, my wedding will surely be a grand affair with eight sedan chairs and ten miles of red bridal procession."
Prime Minister Lin retorted, "A dowry of a thousand dan and ten thousand taels of gold."
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