Old Madam Zheng didn't know what Xia Manni and Zheng Yi talked about in the backyard, she only knew that they were quite happy when they came out.
But the atmosphere seemed like a business negotiation.
On the way back, she repeatedly asked what he said, but Zheng Yi remained silent.
In fact, Zheng Yi knew very well that his current situation was not very good.
Although he had a sworn brotherhood with the emperor and was loyal to him, didn't the emperor still take away his military power?
He is now just a civil official in the court.
Of course, he didn't know whether the Queen had any opinions on this. But the Queen was still very hostile to him. If it weren't for the two little kids being raised by him, the Queen probably wouldn't even look at him.
Not to mention the Queen Mother, he is now a thorn in her side.
The Queen Mother could not do anything to the Emperor immediately, but she had to give too much trouble to this powerless prince of a different surname.
In such a situation, any princess who marries into their family would not be able to enjoy happiness.
But what if?
He thought of Xia Manni's fearless character and her resolute face. At least he could guarantee a stable future for his children.
but……
If she has a better choice, it's not impossible...
Zheng Yi sat alone in his yard, staring at the night sky in a daze. This was the first time he experienced what it meant to have one's heart attached to someone else.
"I didn't expect that my uncle would drink to drown his sorrows?"
A lazy voice interrupted Zheng Yi's thoughts, and he knew who was coming without thinking.
"Why are you here so late?"
Zheng Yingyan shook his clothes and sat down casually. Although there was a generation difference between the two of them, their age difference was only two years.
Therefore, it is quite comfortable to get along with each other.
He said calmly, "Just came back from the palace."
Zheng Yi paused, holding the wine glass. "What did the Queen Mother say?"
"It's still the same few things. I want to find the princess for you, ask about the origins of those two children, and let me come up with a plan to frame you."
Having said that, Zheng Yingyan smiled sarcastically.
Zheng Yi said, "It's hard for you."
Zheng Yingyan waved his hand nonchalantly, "Although the Queen Mother knows that you and I are related, she knows that our interactions are inappropriate, and you and I have concealed it well, so I am not suffering."
He also had his own ambitions. He wanted to be the prime minister, second only to the emperor.
This is the path he must take.
"The Queen Mother's eyes are dim and old, so she can calm down with a few words of comfort."
Zheng Yingyan drank and said, "How about you, what are you going to do with this hot yam?"
In fact, when he was young, he didn't like Zheng Yi.
Not only is he a sullen person, he also doesn't show his emotions, making it hard for people to see through him.
But now he had to admire him. To outsiders, his current situation seemed extremely wealthy, glamorous and gorgeous, but in fact it was full of thorns and he could lose his life if he was not careful.
But he took it all on his own.
Zheng Yingyan only had to waste some time talking, but Zheng Yi could risk his whole life if he made a mistake.
"Those two are quite obedient..."
"Oh, if all else fails, buy some medicine to poison them and make them stupid..."
Zheng Yi rolled his eyes at Zheng Yingyan, and Zheng Yingyan just smiled and said nothing.
"Have you ever thought about the princess's matter?"
At this time, Zheng Yi's hand stopped. Zheng Yingyan noticed something unusual and asked, "Why? Have you found a suitable candidate?"
He patted Zheng Yi's shoulder and said, "You'd better have your own choice. I heard that the ones chosen by the Queen Mother were not good people."
Zheng Yi knew that the empress dowager had chosen only the daughters of the old ministers who supported her.
This would allow him to become enemies with the emperor, and the empress dowager would be able to control the emperor.
Zheng Yingyan looked at the silent Zheng Yi and asked with a smile, "Who is it? Let me see who my uncle can treat differently?"
You have to know that she is the princess after all. In addition, Zheng Yi has always been a person without any gossip. It is already a big wonder that he can find the princess on his own.
"You should know this person too."
Zheng Yingyan was stunned. He knew her? Who could it be?
"It's Mr. Xia, the owner of the Haozailai Restaurant."
Zheng Yingyan stayed where he was.
What? Xia Manni?
"Are you crazy? She's a widow with four children."
Zheng Yi said calmly: "Don't forget, my wife also died and had two children."
"How can it be the same? Wouldn't it be a joke for a prince to marry a widow?"
Zheng Yingyan looked at the silent Zheng Yi and objected, "Besides, that woman is cruel and cunning, and she has an unclear relationship with Jin Zian. Aren't you afraid of inviting a wolf into the house?"
"Also, have you forgotten that she was the wife of the good brother you asked me to take care of back in Shizai Village? Isn't this a bit unethical of you?"
"And more..."
Zheng Yi said, "So it was her? No wonder Da Wa said I looked familiar."
"Yeah, you don't know, right? This woman would do anything to survive. If you let her into the mansion, what if she abandons you and runs away..."
"Yingyan."
A cold voice sounded, Zheng Yi interrupted Zheng Yingyan and looked at him quietly.
The look in his eyes was not particularly warm, but rather a bit cold.
"Um?"
"Do you like her?"
"How could I possibly like her? She has a good relationship with Liu Miaoyan, and I asked her to take care of your mother..."
"Really?"
"You are really sick. If you like her, go and ask for her hand in marriage. How could I possibly like a widow when she's so popular? Don't forget that I'm going to be the Prime Minister."
Zheng Yi said coldly, "Watch your words."
"I know what to do. I still need your help in dealing with the Queen Mother, and I will explain to the Emperor on your behalf."
Zheng Yingyan knew that he was ordering him to leave, so he drank his last glass of wine and walked out of Prince Yi's mansion in a leisurely manner.
But on the way back, the moonlight shone on Zheng Yingyan's shadow, making him look very lonely.
He looked at the moonlight and muttered to himself, "How could I like her? I just think she's interesting."
But for those who know Zheng Yingyan, how could they not notice his abnormality?
Zheng Yi knew that Zheng Yingyan had suffered a lot of grievances from his family since he was a child, and he only wanted to make a name for himself.
He told Zheng Yingyan about becoming the prime minister when they were still young.
I didn't expect that this kid actually regarded this as his ultimate goal.
if……
Zheng Yi thought, if Zheng Yingyan and Xia Manni really loved each other, he would definitely let her go, but...
Certainly not right now.
Zheng Yingyan doesn't know how to do that.
Neither does Xia Manni.
so……
Xia Manni, you are still mine.
Zheng Yi closed his eyes and began to plan for himself.
Everyone thought he was a man of few words and no scheming.
But...if you want to accomplish something, how can you not have a clever mind?
…
On the second day, rumors spread throughout Jin'an City that Prince Yi wanted to marry a widow.
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