Xie Qianzhong's behavior is normal; he is now a key minister in the court.
Song Tangxue had just divorced, and was even subjected to such misfortune. If she were to be paired with him, she would definitely be out of his league. Even with the Yongfeng Kingdom, they would still be mismatched.
Ultimately, if this marriage goes through, the imperial court will benefit greatly. It will gain not only several more cities, but also many more people and tax revenue, which will further strengthen the imperial court.
Song Tangxue married a good husband and enjoyed endless glory.
Xie Qianzhong's conflicted expression made the Emperor uneasy, wondering if he would agree.
Li Zhaoxian shouldn't have spoken, but he had no choice but to, otherwise he would have gone crazy!
"Your subject believes that if either party is unwilling, they may become an ill-fated couple, which would be even more cruel to Princess Yong'an!"
"Your Majesty is willing, but I have one condition, and I hope Your Majesty will grant it!"
No sooner had Li Zhaoxian finished speaking than Xie Qianzhong stated his position directly, and even included conditions.
As far as the emperor is concerned, as long as he agrees, then I will definitely try my best to meet his request.
No one would care about what Li Zhaoxian had just said, so the Emperor quickly replied.
"Please speak, my dear minister."
"I have never thought of starting a family before. Now that what I am doing is so beneficial to the court, I am unwilling to give it up. But there is one thing: I only need one wife. I will never take a concubine, no matter who sends her."
Xie Qianzhong was truly clever; he not only turned the situation around but also made people think he was somewhat unwilling.
At the same time, it cleared a way out for Song Tangxue, ensuring that at least the household would not become chaotic and that she would not compete with others for favor.
Xie Qianzhong's exceptional status has attracted countless suitors over the years, all vying to curry favor with him. Yet, he has consistently been rejected.
As the rightful ruler of the court, the Emperor was naturally aware of this matter and knew that Xie Qianzhong was a person who disliked trouble.
"Yes, from now on, no one is allowed to stuff people into our fold like before. I assure you today that this will never happen again!"
The Emperor readily agreed, and his words were exceptionally resolute. With such words, who would dare to oppose the Emperor?
Song Tangxue remained silent, knowing full well that she had already gained a huge advantage.
The crown prince's expression turned even more unpleasant.
As someone who had three wives and four concubines, he was well aware of who would benefit if there were only one woman in the inner quarters.
Song Tangxue is truly exceptionally lucky!
Song Tangxue wholeheartedly agreed, which is why she remained silent at this moment, since she was the one who had benefited.
With this matter settled, a great weight was lifted from the Emperor's heart.
"Then let the preparations proceed accordingly. Tomorrow I will announce to the world that your chambers will be established, and I will also be married off to Princess Yong'an in grand style!"
The Emperor's majestic voice rang out again, and Song's father was overjoyed, almost bursting into laughter.
He must have benefited greatly from it, otherwise he wouldn't be so happy.
After everyone dispersed, Song Tangxue followed her father to leave. When they arrived outside the main hall, she ran into Li Zhaoxian.
Li Zhaoxian's face was undoubtedly ashen.
Since the emperor can't see him now, he doesn't need to pretend anymore.
"Congratulations, Princess Yong'an! I didn't expect you to turn the tables so quickly!"
"I have only achieved what I have today by relying on my medical skills to get to know the emperor of another country. Your Highness is too kind in praising me."
Song Tangxue answered casually, seemingly unconcerned, which only made Li Zhaoxian even angrier.
This was clearly a case of getting a good deal and then acting innocent, which naturally made him even more furious!
But this was in front of the Golden Palace, and the Emperor was still inside, so Li Zhaoxian certainly didn't dare to be so presumptuous.
He could only snort coldly, then flung his sleeves and left, seemingly filled with anger.
Song's father also found it strange. What was His Highness the Crown Prince up to?
However, he still benefits from it all, since both of his daughters are now very successful!
"Look at you, next time you go out, remember to bring an attendant and make them prepare. It's getting windy, and you don't even have a cloak."
It was unusual for Song's father to show concern for Song Tangxue, but Song Tangxue found it laughable after hearing it.
Lianzhi was originally going to come into the palace with him, but when they arrived, no one knew that this was a good thing.
Song's mother didn't have anyone accompany her, so she came alone.
After hearing this, Song Tangxue didn't even bother to respond.
She couldn't possibly bear the weight of her father's doting love.
Xie Qianzhong had also come out at this moment. Seeing that the father and daughter were still standing there, he spoke directly.
"Lord Song, it seems we will have to be as close as family from now on."
"Yes, now that we're family, I will certainly do my best to assist you!"
Song's father's attitude changed very quickly; he really did treat Xie Qianzhong as his son-in-law.
Xie Qian nodded, then looked at Song Tangxue: "If I have time tomorrow at noon, I will ask you to come and discuss some things."
Now that their status has changed, they can certainly date openly without anyone finding fault with them.
Song Tangxue had a little expectation in her heart and was happy with the current situation, but she did not show it and just nodded.
Xie Qianzhong didn't say anything more, but left.
Song's mother had been waiting at the Prime Minister's residence for a long time, eagerly anticipating their return.
She never dreamed that Song Tangxue would be so successful one day!
"You're finally back. I just had someone make some soup. Coming back from outside in this cold weather, you need to have a bowl to warm yourselves up."
Seeing the two return, Song's mother quickly stepped forward and greeted them with a smile.
She adopted a loving motherly demeanor, and then looked at Song Tangxue and said something.
"Your yard gets very damp in the winter, so we've already sent someone to prepare a separate courtyard for you. Why don't you move there then?"
"Thank you, Mother." Song Tangxue knew she might as well take advantage of this opportunity, so she readily agreed.
Mr. Song, on the other hand, was in a very good mood and quickly said something.
"Quickly, have someone prepare a feast so our family can have a proper celebration!"
As they were talking, a maidservant had already served them the hot soup.
Mother Song quickly gave them instructions, telling them to prepare a table full of dishes.
Song Tangxue didn't say anything, but just sat down and silently drank her soup.
If we're talking about thoughtfulness, then Song's mother was truly meticulous in every detail; she even added several medicinal herbs to the soup.
However, there are more ingredients than medicinal herbs, and the ingredients are used very cleverly, just enough to mask the bitterness of the medicinal herbs.
"Today's joyous occasion has come to the doorstep of our Song family. You must be careful in the future, as Lord Xie is not an easy person to get along with." After taking his seat, Song's father became quite emotional.
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