Chapter 15 Successor
The man in the dark paused, his clenched hands shaking uncontrollably. Rongrong...will she believe him?
Chen Shurong felt a surge of anger in his heart. What right did he have to say that about Xie Yunzhao?
He is the despicable one, and he is also the one who is not worthy of being a human being, Xie Yunzheng!
"I don't know whether he is worthy or not, and I don't know whether he is saving me or harming me, but Prince Xie came alone to meet his future sister-in-law. Does he think I didn't die early enough?"
Sister-in-law? Xie Yunzheng staggered back. Has she accepted this kind of relationship?
Moreover, she had never been so harsh to him before. She endured the pain in her heart and said, "I'm not, I just want to tell you that he won't say good things about me in front of you."
Shen Shurong stood up, his brows full of anger, and spared no effort to slander his own brother... No, his own brother who gave him the position of the crown prince! "If there's nothing else, I'll leave first." It's unnecessary to listen to his nonsense.
Xie Yunzheng's heart ached, as if after she left, the two of them would no longer have any connection.
She was so angry that she didn't even want to listen to him. Did she care about his marriage proposal? "Princess, my mother did arrange a marriage for me, but I didn't agree to anyone. You know, the only thing in my heart is..."
"Prince!"
Xie Yunzheng's words were interrupted and he stared at her. Did she hear it?
Chen Shurong was too lazy to turn around, and glanced at him sideways: "Your Highness, just agree to it, so that others won't speculate that it has something to do with me. My reputation can't stand any disturbance."
After Chen Shurong finished speaking, she lifted her skirt and left. What bad luck!
Xie Yunzheng lowered his head, his eyes dark.
What did Shen Shurong say? Let him do what he should do! ! !
Did she know that once she agreed, he would be someone else's husband?
Did she know that once she got married, there would be no possibility for the two of them?
Xie Yunzhao walked out slowly with his lips raised?
When Xie Yunzheng saw this, he immediately regained his composure. He reacted so quickly and he still had some brains. "Don't be too happy too soon. She's just grateful for your life-saving grace."
Xie Yunzhao lowered his head, stepped on the beautiful stones and smiled, "Do you think everyone is like you? To achieve your goal, you will do anything?"
"I don't understand what you are saying?" Xie Yunzheng turned around and tried to leave.
"Do you know why she doesn't believe you?" Xie Yunzhao's mockery was obvious, "Because I never mention you in front of her."
Xie Yunzheng narrowed his eyes slightly. Even though he felt extremely sad, he still looked proud. "I just don't dare. I'm afraid she won't forget me. How dare you say that?"
"How dare you slander me? The one you're afraid of... is you?"
Xie Yunzheng took a deep breath, did not argue with him, and walked away, happening to pass by the place where the ladies were playing.
"Thank you, Prince?"
Before Xie Yunzheng had time to feel sad, he was surrounded by a group of noble ladies.
Shen Shurong’s words flashed through his mind. In order to avoid gossip and speculation, should he really agree?
After looking around, I see that all of them are vulgar and the same. No one can compare to her!
He was in no mood to deal with it and tried to get rid of the noble lady's entanglement. The images of the two of them getting along kept appearing in his mind and the jealousy in his heart was growing like weeds.
Xie Yunzhao, do you really think you can win her heart?
Xie Yunzhao turned around to find Shen Shurong. He did not deny what Xie Yunzheng said. He was indeed afraid to mention him in front of her.
But today he saw hope. She believed in herself and not Xie Yunzheng. Not only did she not believe in him, but she was also annoyed with him. The corners of his mouth unconsciously rose high.
With eyebrows raised and humming a tune, he went to look for his future wife.
The palace banquet was about to begin, and everyone was heading towards the Jingde Hall. No one noticed that in the bushes, a man was grimacing, supporting himself with his hands, and struggling to crawl out. Both of his legs were broken.
If Xie Yunzheng saw it, he would definitely recognize that it was the eunuch he bribed.
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The magnificent palace is supported by thick pillars, and the golden dragons and colorful phoenixes carved on the pillars are lifelike.
The eunuchs and palace maids stopped their final preparations and stood respectfully on both sides of the hall, waiting to be ordered.
Xie Yunzhao sent Chen Shurong to sit behind the eldest princess, and then walked back to behind Duke Lu. After the marriage, Rongrong could sit with him, and they didn’t have to be separated like now.
The Duke's wife looked at Chen Shurong and smiled. How come she was her daughter-in-law? There was no escape.
He turned his head to look at his son, "Where did you and the princess go?"
"Rest with her in the Imperial Gardens. She hasn't recovered yet."
"Well, you have to take good care of her in the future. She is a princess and is spoiled."
Xie Yunzhao nodded obediently, "Son knows, so mother, if you have any good things in the future, keep them for the princess."
He was just thinking about that little thing of hers. The Duke's wife wanted to roll her eyes and scold him.
Seeing Xie Yun coming over, he stopped talking and said, "Got it."
The two brothers sat behind their parents, ignoring each other.
When the royal family came in, the hatred in Shen Shurong's eyes disappeared in an instant. People always have to pay the price for what they have done.
Crown Prince Li Chen helped the emperor sit down, and sat himself beside the Queen. He glanced at Duke Lu, who nodded slightly.
Chen Shurong had never thought about this in his previous life, and now, no one can succeed.
The princes and princesses presented birthday gifts, and the queen praised them repeatedly and expressed her satisfaction.
The wine was flowing and the guests were chatting.
Soon someone turned his attention to the eldest princess. The crown prince nodded slightly, and the man stood up and raised his glass to the eldest princess. "I respect the eldest princess. Before the late emperor ascended the throne, the eldest princess was in charge of the treasury. So far, she has made an invaluable contribution."
"Yes, the princess has indeed made great contributions."
The princess replied, "It's all for the Great Zhou, for Your Majesty, it's my duty, I dare not take credit for it."
Li Chen raised his glass and agreed: "Grand aunt, you are too modest. We all see that you have worked hard for the treasury over the years, and your nephew also feels sorry for you." Old man, isn't it time to hand over the treasury?
"Thank you, Prince, for your consideration." The princess drank the wine and looked up with cold eyes. Yongjia was right. This was really for the treasury.
Seeing her drink it, those who were holding up their glasses also drank up.
Putting down the wine glass, the princess poured another one and stood up to toast the emperor, "Your Majesty, I am old now, and the treasury should have a successor."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall looked over.
The eldest princess wants to give up the treasury?
Prime Minister Cao shook his head slightly.
There was light in Duke Lu's eyes.
Forget about the prince, he even moved his butt forward a little.
The hall was silent.
Xie Yunzhao knew that Rongrong was the successor, and he would be Rongrong's subordinate in the future, helping her manage the treasury.
The emperor doesn't attach much importance to the treasury now. After all, it is far less than before. "Aunt is not old at all. Please share the burden with me for a few more years."
The prince moved his butt a little further, "Father, my great-aunt has worked hard all her life, and she deserves to enjoy a peaceful life."
The Duke of Lu blinked and disapproved, and the Prince became anxious.
The emperor pondered for a moment, "In this case, does my aunt have a suitable candidate?"
Chen Shurong put down the chopsticks in his hand, of course there is, it's her.
The princess pulled Shen Shurong to stand up and bowed, "This granddaughter of yours has her heart set on the Great Zhou, and has been taught by me since she was young. I believe that if she follows me and learns for another year or two, she will be able to take on the task."
The eldest princess' voice was sonorous and powerful, she didn't look old at all, and most importantly, she didn't feel guilty at all.
Let a pretty girl take charge of the treasury of the Great Zhou?
The prince moved back and sneered in his heart, what tricks is this old hag playing? She wants to keep her in his home? She’s dreaming!
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