Su Wanyan had no idea that taking a concubine required a marriage certificate; she thought it was like in the TV shows, where a sedan chair could simply be carried through the door.
Oh no, that's not right. It doesn't say "concubine" here, it says "side wife".
"Does 'side chamber' mean 'concubine'?" Su Wanyan asked curiously.
Then he asked himself and answered, "That's right, you are a prince, you can marry two concubines in addition to your principal wife, and have several other concubines."
In fact, there were regulations on the number of concubines, but many powerful families in the capital did not abide by them, and the court turned a blind eye to it.
"..." Yu Nanqing pursed his lips, his brows furrowing as he heard Su Wanyan's words, and said in a low voice, "Yan'er knows I don't like talking about this."
"Then why did you bring it back to show me?" Su Wanyan found it amusing.
Yu Nanqing gently pounded the medicine, and upon hearing this, she looked at Su Wanyan with a resentful gaze.
Seeing his discomfiture, Su Wanyan was in a good mood: "Alright, it means that May 15th won't be peaceful."
She placed the folded document on the table: "So what am I supposed to do?"
"You don't need to do anything." Yu Nanqing reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Just stay in the manor and wait for me to come back."
Su Wanyan pouted: "You really don't need my help?"
She just developed a new drug, but has nowhere to test it.
"Hmm." Yu Nanqing naturally saw through her thoughts, but that day... Fucheng was likely to be in chaos, and he couldn't let her be in danger.
"To be precise..." Yu Nanqing said with a smile, "the incident occurred on the night of the 14th..."
"Then you'll probably have it sorted out by the time I wake up after a good night's sleep."
"Okay." Yu Nanqing nodded with a smile: "Go to sleep early, don't wait for me."
He felt sorry for him.
"Okay, okay, thank goodness it's on the fifteenth, so I can have a peaceful Dragon Boat Festival."
"Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival; rushing things will only make things worse." This refers to them.
Su Wanyan didn't continue the topic. She picked up a bundle of withered herbs from the table and said, "Separate these leaves from the roots. Crush the leaves and pick the roots one by one. Don't be careless."
Yu Nanqing accepted it naturally: "Okay."
At this time, at the Bai residence.
Lu Jiao told Bai Yixun what had happened at the government office that day.
Bai Yixun is Bai Jiaojiao's father and the current head of the Bai family.
Upon hearing this, Bai Yixun couldn't contain his surprise and delight: "Ah? Is everything Brother Lu said true? It really worked out?"
"The prince has accepted all the invitations and hasn't objected at all. The date is May 15th, so you should start preparing now." Lu Jiao had changed into casual clothes and seemed much more tactful than when he wore his official robes.
Bai Yixun, who was in his forties, had wrinkles piling up at the corners of his eyes when he smiled: "Oh dear! I really have to thank Brother Lu for his excellent plan!"
He bowed and flattered, "I, Bai Yixun, will never forget Brother Lu's kindness in the future. We will share both good times and bad!"
"Hehehe, with Brother Bai's words, everything I've done has been worthwhile." He flicked his sleeves and stood up. "You, just wait to enjoy your life from now on. Even if you're just a concubine, you'll still be royalty. If you can win the prince's favor... hehehe..."
He didn't finish his sentence: "Alright, it's getting late, I should go back too, besides, you'll be busy starting today."
"Yes, yes, Brother Lu, please take care."
Lu Jiao smiled, turned around, and walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back.
However, the moment he stepped out the door, the smile vanished, and a hint of resentment appeared in his eyes…
He got off too easily.
He got off too easy.
This plan was less his idea and more Lu Chao's doing. If Lu Chao were to enter the Prince's residence, given her temperament and intelligence... she would surely...
Lu Jiao felt a pang of regret, a sense of humiliation at having handed over a cooked duck to someone else.
"Father!" As soon as Lu Jiao left, Bai Jiaojiao came out of the inner room excitedly.
Bai Yixun looked at him and scolded him sternly: "Why aren't you staying in the backyard? What are you doing here!"
Bai Jiaojiao wasn't afraid at all, her excitement barely contained: "Father! I heard it all! Is the Prince going to marry me? Did he agree? Am I going to become a concubine? Is that right?"
After being bombarded with several questions, Bai Yixun, who had been keeping a straight face, finally couldn't help but laugh.
"Lord Lu said that the Prince has not given any orders, but the invitation has been received. You can just stay in the manor and wait for the appointed day. Don't leave the manor recently, and follow my arrangements."
Royal concubines all had a prestigious status.
Lu Jiao said that Yu Nanqing hadn't spoken, and he was actually confused too. But if he really wanted to marry Bai Jiaojiao as a concubine, there should be a betrothal document. But there was nothing now, so he didn't dare to make any big promises.
However, a concubine is also acceptable.
Didn't he also have several concubines?
He's already elevated Bai Jiaojiao to the status of a secondary wife, so what? As long as Yu Nanqing likes Bai Jiaojiao enough, he can take her away as the primary wife, let alone a secondary wife.
Upon hearing Bai Yixun's words, Bai Jiaojiao suddenly became shy: "No, Dad, I still need to go find Chaochao. This is such a big matter, I need to tell her about it."
"Why are you worrying about this? Chaochao probably knows before you do. Go back, go back, and stop causing trouble." Bai Yixun waved her away.
Bai Jiaojiao thought about it and agreed.
Once she enters the Prince's mansion, when is it not allowed for her to see Lu Chao?
After thinking it over, he smiled broadly and replied, "Yes, I will listen to Father."
The Dragon Boat Festival was as lively as ever.
The platform for Yu Nanqing and Su Wanyan to watch the dragon boat races was completed long ago.
The May wind was refreshing, and the cheers and shouts of the people on both sides of the river rose higher and higher. For several days in a row, the banks of the moat were packed with people.
In previous years, there were always things to do during the Dragon Boat Festival, but this year there was plenty of time, and it was much more leisurely than in previous years, so Su Wanyan placed bets on several dragon boat teams.
Winning or losing doesn't matter; participation is what matters.
"Have you heard? Bai Jiaojiao is really going to enter the Prince's mansion. These past few days, the Bai family has been preparing Bai Jiaojiao's dowry, and it's been quite a lively affair with people coming and going."
As the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations continued, people outside were celebrating the winning team. On their way back, Su Wanyan and Yu Nanqing were pushed to the side by the lively crowd.
It's also her fault; after the competition, she didn't want to go home and insisted on going to the city center for a stroll.
And so, we're stuck halfway there now.
Out of desperation, I went into a porcelain shop to take refuge.
Just as I picked up a porcelain vase to examine it, I heard a discordant female voice beside me. Looking in the direction of the voice, I saw two women picking through porcelain vase by a wall of shelves, saying with dissatisfaction, "Hmph, she really got her revenge for once. I'm so angry."
Su Wanyan was unaware that the person speaking now was the same woman who had argued most fiercely with Bai Jiaojiao that day.
"Sigh, she's lucky. You shouldn't hold a grudge against her, lest she make things difficult for you later."
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