After listening to the old marquis's words, everyone thought it was the most feasible. This not only showed the Chu family's attitude, but also retreated to advance.
Several people also analyzed that what Yang Wenfang said was definitely not what Concubine Yang Shu asked her to say. Concubine Yang Shu was quite shrewd, and she followed the emperor when he was in trouble. She also received help from the old marquis and knew the old marquis' help to the emperor.
She let Yang Wenfang get close to Prince He, and her purpose must be to let Yang Wenfang slowly build up feelings with Prince He, and even make friends with Chu Hanyan. It would be best if she could slowly replace Chu Hanyan's position in Prince He's heart, first as a concubine, and then slowly make plans.
It's just that Yang Wenfang was young, and when she got angry, she spoke the truth in her heart. What she said must have been discussed privately by many noble ladies, or what many people thought. Since this topic was brought up, the Chu family could just use it to make a fuss.
If the royal family really disliked Chu Hanyan for not being good enough, then it might not be a bad thing for the Chu family to cancel the engagement on the grounds that the girl had a hidden illness. This marriage was indeed too high for the Chu family. The Chu family valued the prince's character and their previous relationship, but others did not see it that way.
If the emperor does not agree, he must give the Chu family an explanation so that those who covet the prince will restrain themselves. Especially Yang Wenfang, she must pay the price for her words.
Moreover, the reason why Chu Hanyan was born and the reason why she was made stupid by Rong Zhao were all because the old marquis endured it in order to help the ninth prince ascend to the throne.
Therefore, no matter the emperor, the empress dowager, or the queen, if nothing unexpected happens, they will severely punish Yang Wenfang. It will even affect Concubine Yang Shu and the Yang family.
In the future, Chu Lingxuan and the third master will seize the opportunity to severely attack the Yang family. This is not a simple fight or quarrel between the two children, but the old Yang family and Concubine Yang Shu want to steal the Chu family's wall and snatch the Chu family's son-in-law.
Before the old marquis left, he said to Chen Afu, "Don't restrict Xiao Yu'er too much. I like her intelligence, strength, and even domineering. The daughter of my Chu family should be like this. Yan'er, it's so heartbreaking... You have done a good job as a mother. It is a blessing for the Chu family that Xuan'er married you."
After saying that, he sighed deeply and walked out.
Before, Chu Lingxuan had always said that the old marquis didn't like his granddaughter Chu Hanyan. Looking at his usual behavior, Chen Afu also thought so. Now it seems that it's not that the old marquis doesn't like her, but that he feels guilty and doesn't know how to face the little girl.
After everyone left, the children went back to the main room. Chen Ahfu hugged the little girl and praised the two brothers for being able to stand together with their sister in times of trouble, and hoped that they would continue to do so.
Xiao Yuer also waved her little arms twice and said, "Bad sister bullies me, Xiao Yuer will also beat her up, beat her up!"
Chen Ahfu nodded and said, "Yes, that's right."
Chu Hanyan raised her head and said softly, "Mother, Sister Yang said that I am not smart, and the prince will not like to be with me in the future, and will like other smart girls..."
Chu Hanyan was too young and naive, and didn't understand love, liking, and being happy. She was happy to be engaged to the prince because she knew they would live together in the future. She believed in the past Dabao, liked the past Dabao, and liked living with him.
However, this child is really too kind. Even though Yang Wenfang is so bad, she still calls her "Sister Yang".
Chen Ahfu asked, "Do you believe what she said?"
Chu Hanyan shook her head and said thoughtfully, "I don't believe it. When the prince and I were Dabao, he was so good to me and my mother. I still remember a lot of things in the past."
Chen Afu pinched her little face and said with a smile, "That's right, if you don't believe it, why are you still crying? Yang Wenfang is jealous that you are prettier than her and valued by the prince more than her, so she said that deliberately, with the purpose of making you cry. If she makes you angry, your grandfather and father will go to the palace to file a complaint tomorrow and ask the emperor and the queen to punish her. Good child, don't be afraid, the girls of our Chu family are not someone who can be bullied at will. Don't pay attention to that bad girl Yang Wenfang in the future. Once you meet a little girl who speaks rudely, don't cry, just tell her, 'I hate you, please go away', or just go away and go home and let us vent your anger for you..."
I can't teach her how to fight or quarrel, so this is the only way I can teach her.
After hearing these words, the little girl smiled again and said, "Yeah, that's right. Brother Wang also told me that if I meet a bad girl who speaks rudely, I should not cry, but tell her, and he will vent my anger for me. He also said that he would teach Sister Yang a lesson."
Chu Lingxuan said, "Look, girl. You have so many people to rely on. Who are you afraid of? You don't have to be afraid of anyone."
Chu Hanyan nodded and said, "Okay, I'm not afraid anymore."
At 9 o'clock the next day, the old marquis arrived at the palace gate on time. Chu Lingxuan was waiting for him there, and the two of them entered the palace together.
At the same time, a eunuch left the palace and rode to the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion at full speed. He was a eunuch in the Cining Palace, and he conveyed the empress dowager's oral order, inviting Chen Afu and Chu Hanyan to enter the palace.
After hearing this, Chen Ahfu quickly put on her makeup and dressed up the little girl, and the two of them took a car to go to the Cining Palace. She was suspicious, because they should have just entered the palace not long ago, so why would the Queen Mother summon her?
Moreover, since the death of the previous emperor, the Empress Dowager has been going to the small Buddhist temple to pray at this time every day. I heard from the prince that no matter what happens, the Empress Dowager's schedule cannot be disrupted.
When I arrived at the Cining Palace, I saw the Empress Dowager sitting in the seat of honor. The Empress, the prince, even Concubine Yang and several concubines were there.
However, the prince looked unhappy and Concubine Yang looked panicked.
Chen Ahfu and Chu Hanyan bowed, and the Queen Mother gave Chen Ahfu a seat. She waved and called the little girl over, holding her hand and smiling, "What a good girl, pretty, gentle, and virtuous. I like her very much."
The Queen also smiled and said, "That's right, such a good girl is not only liked by the Queen Mother, but also by my daughter-in-law."
The Queen Mother smiled at Chen Afu again and said, "Madam Chu, I have always remembered your kindness in raising Little Eleven, and I have always remembered the kindness of the Chu family. Since Little Eleven came back, I have always wanted to love him more, but I have seen through many worldly affairs and I am busy with Buddhism, so this wish has never been fulfilled. Especially after Little Eleven moved out of the palace, I cared even less for him..."
The prince's eyes were red, and he said, "The Queen Mother has always loved me."
The Queen Mother smiled at the Prince, and then said to Chen Afu, "Little Eleven is still young, and he lives alone in such a big house. I hope he can get more love from his mother. I ask Madam Chu, you and your family, treat him the same way you treated him before..."
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