Chapter 30: Slap the Queen Mother
Xia Shuyi and Lu Heng looked at each other and thought that the other was laughing, and they were so scared that cold sweats broke out.
Unexpectedly, it was Lu Yanshi who laughed out loud.
Xia Shuyi and Lu Heng both felt a little uneasy. Could it be that the emperor could also hear Lu Li's thoughts?
Lu Heng wanted to ask, but Xia Shuyi quickly shook his head to stop him.
If the emperor could really hear it, then the mother and son would have to keep this matter to themselves.
After all, my daughter often says some very rebellious things in her heart.
If the emperor knew that they could hear it, who knows if he would kill both of them for the sake of his reputation.
Lu Heng also thought of this and was so scared that he quickly shut his mouth.
Why did the emperor suddenly laugh?
The Queen Mother was somewhat puzzled.
Is what she said funny?
"Mother, everyone in the harem says that Xiaojiu looks like me. According to you, I should come to Cining Palace less often, otherwise you will be unhappy looking at me." Lu Yanshi looked at the empress dowager with a fake smile.
[Look like my father? No! I want to be a beauty like my mother. ]
Lu Li wailed in her heart.
To be honest, Lu Yanshi was not ugly, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and he was very imposing. It's just that now he has a beard, and he doesn't look as elegant as when he was young.
Lu Yanshi listened to his daughter's thoughts and put away his smile.
This wicked little cotton-padded jacket leaks air every day, he really doesn't want it anymore.
When he was young, he was also a well-known handsome man. So what if he looks like her? Her daughter looks like her father. She is very blessed.
"That's not what I meant." The Queen Mother suddenly became anxious.
She didn't expect that the emperor would protect this girl so much.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely not let Xiaojiu hang around in front of you. Concubine Hui, did you hear me? In the future, you are not allowed to bring Xiaojiu to Cining Palace to pay respects, so as not to offend the Your Majesty." Lu Yanshi looked at Xia Shuyi.
"I obey your command." Xia Shuyi responded immediately.
I don't have to pay my respects to the Queen Mother anymore. I am so happy.
The Queen Mother had no idea what she meant and almost fainted from anger.
Lu Yuan hurried over to pat her on the back and reminded her quietly, "The eldest sister's marriage."
After she said this, the Queen Mother remembered.
The eldest princess Lu Yao is seventeen years old this year, and it is time to choose a husband for her. The queen has passed away, and it would be more honorable if she were to handle this matter.
But now, the Queen Mother is angry and she doesn't want to do it anymore.
"Since the Emperor values Concubine Hui so much, let her take charge of choosing a prince consort for Yao'er." The Queen Mother looked coldly at Xia Shuyi.
"It's just a small matter, can you handle it?"
"I will obey the Queen Mother's order." Xia Shuyi had no choice but to grit her teeth and agree.
Choosing a husband for the princess is not an easy task. If the princess and her husband are not happy in the future, the empress dowager and the queen's family will definitely blame her.
Seeing that nothing was wrong and that the leaky little cotton jacket in his arms had fallen asleep, Lu Yanshi simply handed the person over to Xia Shuying.
"Please pay more attention to Yao'er's affairs. Everything should be based on her wishes," he instructed.
"I understand." Xia Shuyi gave a bitter smile.
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The eldest princess Lu Yao's heart suddenly turned cold when her own marriage fell into the hands of Xia Shuying.
Will Concubine Hui really choose a good husband for her?
After all, the fourth sister told her that Concubine Hui had a small grudge with her mother. This time, the Queen Mother was going to arrange a marriage for her, but Concubine Hui took over the matter.
She must have bad intentions for taking the initiative like this.
Thinking of this, Lu Yao couldn't help feeling a little anxious.
"Eldest sister, why don't you go and ask our father to continue letting the Empress Dowager choose a prince consort for you. Don't let Concubine Hui come, otherwise I'm afraid she will deliberately choose a bad person for you." Lu Yuan was trying to sow discord.
If the eldest sister really did this, she would be trampling on Concubine Hui's face.
It will be fun then.
"I see."
Lu Yao took her words to heart.
The matter of selecting a son-in-law must be decided by my father.
Three days later, Xia Shuyi invited Lu Yao to discuss her marriage.
With an uneasy mood, Lu Yao went to the Weiyang Palace.
As soon as she entered the hall, she saw Lu Yanshi and she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as my father is here, everything will be easy.
She said softly, "Your son pays homage to the Emperor, and to the Empress Hui."
"Stand up." Lu Yanshi gave her a look, motioning her to sit down.
Xia Shuyi didn't beat around the bush and took out a stack of portraits and introduced them to Lu Yao one by one.
"Princess, this is a young talent in the capital who is over 18 years old and unmarried. If you have any interest in him, please tell me."
Lu Yao glanced at it absentmindedly and was about to kneel down to beg her father to let her choose another prince consort when a baby voice was heard.
[Mother, what's the point of you doing all this! The eldest sister has a man of her own choice! ]
Lu Yanshi and Xia Shuyi were both stunned.
Lu Yao was even more shocked. Her thoughts were so secretive, who would know?
And who is speaking?
Xia Shuyi heard her daughter's thoughts, put away the portraits, and looked at Lu Yao with a smile: "The eldest princess is not very satisfied with these people?"
Seeing Lu Yao remained silent, she continued, "If you have someone you like, you can tell me. The emperor said that choosing a consort should be based on your feelings."
Lu Yanshi nodded aside.
Lu Yao was very grateful. With her father's supervision, she would definitely be able to choose her ideal husband.
But she still felt a little embarrassed to say so openly who she liked.
Her face turned red, not knowing how to start.
[I know, I know, the eldest sister likes her cousin! ]
Lu Li had a system for eating melons, and knew everything long ago, so she answered immediately.
Lu Yao was shocked again.
Royal eldest sister?
Could it be that these words came from the mouth of the ninth sister?
But the emperor and Concubine Hui looked calm, as if they could not hear what the ninth sister said. Could it be that she and the ninth sister had a special affinity, so she could hear it?
Lu Yao's mind was in a mess.
"You are the princess of my Great Xia. You can choose whoever you want as your consort. As long as you open your mouth, your father will fulfill your wish." Seeing that his eldest daughter was hesitant, Lu Yanshi could not help but urge her.
Like cousin?
Yes, but the Queen’s brother from her mother’s side has several sons, and if you only say he is her cousin, who knows which one he is?
What if I get married to the wrong person?
Hearing his father's words, Lu Yao no longer hesitated and hurriedly said, "Reporting to the emperor, my favorite candidate for the son-in-law is my eldest cousin, Xu Mingting."
"Xu Mingting?"
Xia Shuyi dug out this person from his mind.
The eldest son of Xu Huairong, the Empress's eldest brother from her mother's family, was of decent appearance and gentle character, but his talent was average, so she did not put him on the list of candidates.
"Mr. Xu is handsome and kind to others. If he becomes the princess's consort, he will certainly treat the princess well. Moreover, they are the queen's family, so it's not bad to have close relatives." In front of Lu Yao, Xia Shuyi naturally couldn't say anything bad about the Xu family.
Seeing Xia Shuyi say this, Lu Yanshi thought there should be no problem, and nodded, "Okay, then I will issue an order to grant you a marriage."
Unexpectedly, Lu Li in his arms roared.
[No, Father!!! I don’t agree to this marriage!!!]