Chapter 133 The Fifth Prince is anxious
As soon as these words were spoken, Concubine Yao's expression changed slightly, and a trace of resentment and anger flashed in her eyes. She opened her red lips slightly, and her voice was soft but sharp.
"I wonder who the Third Miss's sweetheart is? Which family is he from? Tell me so I can hear it."
Xiao Fuguang spoke slowly after hearing this.
"This is just my family affair, so I won't bother you anymore."
The Queen also spoke.
"My Lady, the princess only has one sister, so marriage is something she must treat with extreme caution. I've never heard of any dealings between the Duke's Mansion and the Marquis' Mansion before. Since the two families aren't familiar with each other, it's better for them to get to know each other better in the future."
Xuanyuan Su watched this scene while holding a glass of wine. The imperial aunt's personality was really interesting. She confronted the imperial concubine in public in the hall. Thinking of what Hua Ziye said that day, perhaps Xiao Fushu was his best choice.
Concubine Yao looked in the direction of Xiao Fuguang, her eyes full of anger. How dare that bitch lose face in public?
Xiao Fuguang held the wine glass and looked at her fearlessly, raising his hand to toast her. Their eyes met with a hint of provocation. It must be said that sometimes identity is really useful. If she was not the Regent Princess today, she would have to be humble.
Concubine Yao took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down, not letting her anger show on her face. In this palace, any loss of composure could become a handle for her opponents. She put on a gentle smile, as if the unpleasantness just now had never happened.
"Your Majesty, this is wrong. I was close friends with the late Madam Xiao. It's a pity that Madam Xiao passed away so early, leaving me without a good friend."
"This Third Young Lady is Madam Xiao's daughter, so I'm naturally concerned about her marriage. When I met the Regent Princess before, she was a very well-behaved child. But after getting married, she became more mature and distant from me."
You can just say that I am self-righteous after becoming the Regent Princess, Xiao Fuguang was about to speak.
Yao Ruishu had already stepped forward and knelt before the emperor.
"Your Majesty, the brush that Miss Third Miss just put on the painting has also been on my heart. Soldiers wield their swords to charge the enemy, and their cold blades are stained with blood to protect the border.
"I am ready to fight a hundred battles to drive out the enemy, so I gather with you to express my heartfelt feelings. Your poetry and your heartfelt words truly evoke admiration in me. I beg Your Majesty to grant me marriage. I will cherish the Third Lady for the rest of my life and she will be my only wife."
They are really a family of drama experts. With Xiao Fuguang's assurance, Xiao Fusu has calmly started to watch the show.
Duke Yao even bowed.
"Your Majesty, I have assisted you for many years and have never asked you for anything. My grandson is already old and has never found someone he likes. I have been so anxious about his marriage that my hair has turned white. Today, I beg Your Majesty to fulfill this child's infatuated wish!"
Duke Yao has been assisting him all these years and has never asked for anything, so Emperor Xuanyuan couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
Upon seeing this, Concubine Yao spoke.
"Your Majesty, you know that Madam Xiao and I are on good terms. Yao Ruishu is my nephew, and I know him very well. These two children together will surely be a wonderful match."
He is still harboring evil intentions. Xiao Fuguang suddenly looked at the fifth prince, then looked away with a faint smile on his face, and whispered to Xiao Fusu.
He looked at the queen beside the emperor again and realized that Concubine Yao had been so proud for too long.
Concubine Yao was indeed on good terms with Madam Xiao. Emperor Xuanyuan looked at Yao Ruishu and then at Xiao Fuguang.
"Princess Regent, the third young lady of the Xiao family is extremely talented, and the young master of the Yao family is also handsome. Why not make this a beautiful marriage?"
It seemed like a question but in fact it was an affirmation, and Xiao Fuguang had a smile on his face.
"Since the emperor thinks it is good, then it is good."
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall froze subtly for a moment. Everyone was surprised that Xiao Fuguang agreed to the marriage so easily.
You know, she had just firmly defended Xiao Fushu's right to marry.
Xiao Fushu's eyes suddenly became lost.
"elder sister………"
Then she looked at the fifth prince opposite her, her eyes filled with tears and she bit her lips lightly.
A hint of pride flashed across Concubine Yao's eyes, but she still maintained a gentle smile.
"Since the Princess Regent also thinks this marriage is a good one, then please grant it, Your Majesty!"
Xiao Fuguang squeezed the wine glass and glanced at the fifth prince seemingly unintentionally.
"Your Highness, you just said you know your nephew very well, but neither I nor the Third Miss know him. Why don't you tell me what's so good about Master Yao? Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll be worried."
Concubine Yao didn't expect Xiao Fuguang to ask such a question at this time. She was slightly stunned, then her smile returned and she spoke slowly.
"Yao Ruishu has been exceptionally intelligent since childhood, proficient in both civil and military matters, and possesses a virtuous character. He is highly regarded in the capital. More importantly, he is deeply in love with the Third Young Lady. Isn't such a husband worthy of the Princess Regent's confidence?"
Xiao Fuguang raised his eyebrows and spoke meaningfully.
"Since the Imperial Concubine speaks so highly of Master Yao, he is indeed a rare son-in-law."
Concubine Yao didn't understand why Xiao Fuguang was no longer so firmly opposed. She thought that the marriage should be settled first and looked at Emperor Xuanyuan with a smile.
"Your Majesty, please quickly grant marriages to these two children."
Emperor Xuanyuan's eyes were deep, as if he was weighing something, and finally he spoke slowly.
"In that case..."
Xiao Fuguang tightened his grip on the cup.
Xiao Fushuo clenched the handkerchief in his hand tightly.
Concubine Yao had a smile on her face.
Done.
Prince Rong glanced at Xiao Fuguang with a bit of disdain. It turned out that he liked to curry favor with the powerful. Su Yan refused, but he was still half-hearted when facing the Yao family.
The queen had a mixed expression.
The fifth prince frowned. Did the imperial aunt agree so soon?
Just as the marriage proposal was about to be announced, the fifth prince suddenly stood up and bowed.
"Father."
It also interrupted the atmosphere.
"I don't think this marriage is a good idea."
Xiao Fuguang and Xiao Fusu looked at each other, and the two sisters held hands.
The words of the fifth prince Xuanyuan Su suddenly rang out in the hall, like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, making the atmosphere that was about to settle become subtle again.
Emperor Xuanyuan turned his gaze towards Xuanyuan Su with some inquiry.
"Oh? Why is that?"
Xuanyuan Su took a few steady steps, his eyes fell on Xiao Fusu's face, and then he bowed to Emperor Xuanyuan.
"Your Majesty, I've heard some rumors about Young Master Yao in the Imperial City these days. Yao Ruishu frequents brothels and even gambling dens. How could such a man be worthy of marrying the Third Miss of the Xiao family? I believe that marriage is a matter of great importance, as it concerns the reputation of both families and the happiness of their children. It must not be taken lightly."
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the hall.
Concubine Yao's face turned ashen in an instant, and Duke Yao was also stunned. They never expected that the Fifth Prince would jump out to sabotage them at this time.
Concubine Yao suppressed her anger, forced a smile, and said.
"Fifth Prince, you must have heard wrongly. Ruishu has always been a very honest and self-disciplined child. How could he do such a thing?"
Xiao Fuguang spoke with a smile.
"It seems that the Imperial Concubine doesn't understand her nephew. This marriage is a pity."
"After all, this is my only sister. If she is wronged, I will not tolerate it."
Seeing that the cooked duck was about to fly away, Concubine Yao spoke hurriedly.
"Princess, this is nothing more than a misunderstanding. I don't know where the Fifth Prince heard this rumor from. I guarantee that Yao Ruishu is absolutely a perfect match."
Xuanyuan Su spoke again upon seeing this.
"Your Highness, whether what I said is a rumor or not is clear to you, and so is the Yao family. Many young masters in the Imperial City know what kind of person Yao Ruishu is. If your father really grants the marriage today, and Yao Ruishu betrays the Third Young Lady in the future, wouldn't your father's imperial decree have ruined this beautiful woman?"
Prince Rong looked at the Fifth Prince with cold eyes, "You little bastard, you started to oppose me as soon as you entered the court."
"Fifth Prince, this is a marriage between the Yao and Xiao families. Since when did you become so concerned about other people's affairs? Have you finished your own case?"
Xuanyuan Su faced King Rong's provocation without changing his expression and responded calmly.
"This matter indeed has nothing to do with me, but Your Majesty, knowing full well that your nephew is not a good man, deliberately embellishes and misleads the emperor to grant him a marriage. Isn't this clearly deceiving the emperor?"
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