Gu Wang would probably agree more.
After all, her cousin Miao Manman was not from the capital, but from a small town, and her family only ran a small pub. They were not powerful, let alone wealthy.
Whether in terms of power, status or money, it did not help her much.
Ying Xixi bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I already have someone in my heart. I may be letting Your Majesty down."
Gu Wang raised his eyebrows in interest, "Oh? My dear, you have someone in your heart? I wonder which girl it is?"
"Your Majesty, she is my cousin. We spent some time together when I was a child.
I have been thinking about my cousin since I was a child. Now she has reached the age of marriage, but I still don’t know whether she has found a husband or not.
I am still waiting for my father to ask someone to go to my uncle's house to ask. If all goes well, my future wife may be my cousin."
"So that's how it is. My cousin's words are indeed very sentimental. In that case, I can't wait to drink in your wedding wine!"
Gu Wang raised his lips and smiled.
Ying Xixi thought Gu Wang would take the opportunity to ask about her cousin's family background, but he didn't ask.
Either Gu Wang had already understood the relationship of the Ying family, or he really didn't care what family background the wife of the Left Prime Minister came from.
Since Gu Wang didn't ask, Ying Xixi didn't say anything.
A few days later, Ying Xixi finally got news from her cousin Miao Manman from her father.
Miao Manman has not yet engaged, and the Miao family was originally going to arrange a marriage for her.
But Miao Manman said that she had someone in her heart and refused to nod.
The Miao family is not a demanding family. If the person their daughter likes is reliable, they will naturally agree to it.
But Miao Manman just refused to tell her who the person in her heart was.
So it dragged on for a year.
It was not until some time ago that Ying's father asked someone to inquire about Miao Manman's marriage situation. After Miao Manman heard that her cousin Ying Zhen wanted to marry her, she happily confessed to her family that the person in her heart was actually her cousin Ying Zhen.
The reason she didn't say it was because she felt the gap between herself and her cousin was too big.
My cousin is already the left prime minister, a position second only to the emperor and above everyone else.
But she was just the daughter of a small merchant. Apart from being related to her cousin, she had no qualities that made her worthy of him.
When the Miao family found out, they felt sorry for their daughter.
However, since the Ying family was willing to marry their daughter, they naturally agreed.
But marriage is a major matter, which is decided by parents and matchmakers.
The Miao people also don't want their daughters to be unhappy after marrying.
They decided not to mention the marriage yet, but to let their daughter go to the Ying family in the capital to spend some time with Ying Zhen.
If the two really love each other, it is not too late to talk about marriage.
"So now, Manman should be on her way to the capital.
I thought about it and felt that this was a good idea. When Manman came, she would understand the current situation.
If she is still willing to marry you, then arrange the wedding."
Ying's father sighed as he spoke.
"Well, this is the only way, Father. I have asked the Emperor to help find a miracle doctor.
Regardless of whether we can find a miracle doctor or not, my sister will definitely wake up!"
Ying Xixi's tone and gaze were very firm, which made Ying's father feel much more at ease.
In his life, he has lived up to the heavens and the earth, but the only things he has let down are his daughter and the current emperor.
He forced the burden of the Ying family onto his daughter's shoulders, forcing her to dress as a man at an age when she should have been getting married and having children. She was unable to be herself and could not be with the person she loved.
He also committed the crime of deceiving the emperor.
I hope Zhen'er can wake up soon.
That way everything falls into place.
"Speaking of miracle doctors, it would be great if they could also cure the emperor's illness."
Ying's father muttered something, not knowing what he was thinking about.
Ying Xixi: “???”
"Father, is the Emperor ill? Even the imperial physicians can't cure him?
How come I haven’t heard of this?”
Seeing his daughter's curious look, Ying's father realized belatedly that he had accidentally said this.
He covered his lips and coughed, then began to deceive people, "You heard wrongly, your father didn't say anything."
Ying Xixi was speechless.
"Father, I heard you say it would be great if a miracle doctor could cure the emperor's illness.
So what is wrong with the emperor?
I have never heard in the palace that the emperor is ill.
You should tell me, what if my sister finds out and I don’t, and the truth is exposed?”
After hearing what his daughter said, Ying's father, who had originally not planned to tell Ying Xixi, felt that what his daughter said made sense.
"You are right. I will tell you this, and you only need to know it. Do not mention this matter in front of the emperor.
Don't mention it to anyone else, okay?"
Ying's father whispered mysteriously.
"Okay, I know. Tell me about it, father."
Ying Xixi put her ear closer.
"The Emperor is now twenty-eight years old. Although he has not yet appointed a queen, he already has three thousand beauties in his harem.
But unfortunately, in the ten years since the emperor ascended the throne, no empress has given birth to an imperial heir!
Everyone thought that the emperor didn't want a child for the time being, so he didn't allow the concubines in the harem to get pregnant.
In fact, the emperor was ill and couldn't get his concubine pregnant!
Hush! Don’t tell anyone! This is a royal secret, not many people will know about it.”
Ying's father lowered his voice and reminded Ying Xixi to keep it a secret.
Ying Xixi stroked her chin with a meaningful look on her face, "Father, how did you know about this?
Also, regarding the Emperor's illness, has anyone been found to treat him?"
"It's a coincidence that I learned about this from the imperial physician. Naturally, I sought treatment from him, but the results weren't very good.
It seems that the Emperor is not very fond of women and usually does not favor his concubines, let alone make them pregnant."
When Ying's father started talking about this, he talked a lot.
"Is that so? If the Emperor isn't particularly interested in women, could it be that he has a homosexual tendency?"
Ying Xixi said this and narrowed her eyes.
If Gu Wang really has a homosexual tendency...
"Hush! Keep your voice down! How dare you say that to the Emperor!
The emperor is tall and mighty, how could he have a homosexual tendency!
It’s just that he’s not very fond of women, not that he completely dislikes them. Maybe, maybe the emperor just hasn’t met a woman he likes yet.
Otherwise, the throne of Queen would not have remained vacant for so many years, but..."
As Ying's father spoke, he began to doubt himself.
"Could it be that the Emperor really has a homosexual tendency?"
Ying Xixi couldn't help laughing, "Father, let's keep our voices down. We can't talk about the Emperor like that. Anyway, I know about this, and I will remember not to mention it in front of the Emperor."
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