Chapter 150

The New Year's Eve dinner arranged by Yang Junyi was very grand. Basically, the families of ministers with some status in the court were invited, and the concubines who were supposed to come also came. Yang Junyi sat in the main seat. On one side was the empress dowager who had not appeared for a long time, and on the other side was Chu Yun.

When the banquet began, Yang Junyi officially announced to everyone that Chu Yun was renamed Yang Yun, thus rectifying his identity as the eldest prince, and announced that he would be crowned and sealed on the first day of the first lunar month.

Concubine Ying sat at the bottom, holding the Second Prince in her arms, feeling mixed emotions.

She always felt that as long as Chu Yun did not change his name one day, her chances of becoming the second prince would be better. But unfortunately, her second prince came too late.

For the ministers, this result had actually been anticipated. After all, Yang Yun had been handling state affairs for more than half a year, and Yang Junyi's attitude explained everything.

At the beginning, some old ministers said that Yang Yun's background was unknown, and if he became the crown prince directly in this way, it would be improper and there might be a risk of confusing the royal bloodline. But after the incident of the imperial seal, there were no more such voices. After all, the imperial seal was something left by the ancestors to confirm their own bloodline. Whoever dared to question it was questioning the ancestors.

Not long after the banquet began, Yang Junyi spoke up, saying that there were a few girls he liked and that he wanted to arrange marriages for them while the weather was good.

The ministers originally thought that the last time Prince Lu committed treason, many concubines died in vain, and the emperor wanted to fill up his harem. However, they didn't expect that the emperor would choose a concubine for Yang Yun as soon as he opened his mouth.

Crowd: !!!

Yang Yun is still young and not yet of marriageable age. Especially since the young ladies present here who are of marriageable age are all older than Yang Yun.

Finally, Yang Junyi chose the legitimate daughter of the general of the cavalry as Yang Yun's wife, and the legitimate granddaughter of the Minister of Rites and the only daughter of the Grand Academician of the Cabinet as Yang Yun's concubines.

Princess Ying, who was sitting at the bottom: !!!

The emperor is too partial. He gave all the best to Chu Yun. Couldn't he consider the second prince?

At this time, everyone thought that Yang Junyi valued his son Yang Yun very much and wanted to give him the best support. No one expected that Yang Junyi had already...

Xia Xue glanced at Chu Zhenxuan with a serious expression. Seeing this kind of arrangement at this time, Yang Junyi must have thought that things were not going well recently.

Under the table, Chu Zhenxuan quietly held Xia Xue's hand.

At this time, the Queen Mother, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up, "Since the Emperor has arranged a marriage for the eldest prince, let's also arrange a marriage for the second prince."

Concubine Ying, who was drinking tea, trembled her hands and looked at the Queen Mother with gratitude.

The emperor is too partial to some and unfair to others, which causes the court officials to look down on the second prince. If she can find a similar marriage for the second prince today, then she and the second prince will not have a hard time in the future.

Yang Junyi tilted his head, "The Second Prince is still young."

The Queen Mother retorted, "The eldest prince is not that old. It won't affect anything if he gets married or has an engagement."

Yang Junyi nodded, "I wonder which girl the Queen Mother has taken a fancy to."

"I think Prime Minister Chu's family is pretty good."

Xia Xue:......

Chu Zhenxuan:......

Yang Junyi: ...

Isn't it obvious that the Queen Mother is trying to make things difficult for others? The child hasn't been born yet, but it's been reserved. And everyone knows that Yang Yun was once Xia Xue's adopted son. Although this matter is no longer mentioned now, Chu Zhenxuan is also trying his best to support Yang Yun just for the sake of this relationship. But now the Queen Mother has done this.

Yang Junyi touched his eyebrows and said, "This is not appropriate. After all, we are not sure whether Chu Xiangsheng is a boy or a girl."

"We have only an engagement, not necessarily for this baby. If the Prime Minister's wife gives birth to a boy this time, then it will be Prime Minister Chu's next baby. Besides, the Prime Minister will not have only this wife for his whole life, so the person the Emperor arranges for marriage only needs to be Prime Minister Chu's eldest daughter." The Queen Mother said slowly.

Yang Junyi glanced at Chu Zhenxuan. Considering how much Chu Zhenxuan loved Xia Xue, he was afraid that this would be the only wife he would have in his life.

Although I don't know what the Queen Mother's purpose is, her conditions are not excessive. If I directly refuse, it would be too disrespectful to the Queen Mother. But if I agree to it directly, I guess Xia Xue will definitely not be willing.

He remembered that Xia Zhi once mentioned that Xia Xue's baby was most likely a boy.

Yang Junyi thought for a while, "If Prime Minister Chu has a girl, then I will give her to the second prince in marriage. If Prime Minister Chu has a boy, then this matter will be called off. How about this?"

The Queen Mother thought about it and finally agreed.

After the marriage gift event, some people were happy and some were sad, but after half past the hour of Xu, everyone dispersed.

Yang Junyi did not mention anything about Prince Bo.

Xia Xue sighed. After all, it was not easy for a family that had been silent for a long time to rise again.

Back at the Prime Minister's Residence, Xia Xue mentioned the matter of Prince Bo to Chu Zhenxuan. Chu Zhenxuan put his arm around her waist and said, "Why is Madam also concerned about the affairs of the court?"

"It's just for Fu Yuqing's sake." Xia Xue pouted, as if making some kind of invitation.

Chu Zhenxuan kissed her fiercely for a while, and finally let go when the person in his arms began to respond.

Xia Xue glared at him, panting.

Chu Zhenxuan suppressed his restlessness with luck, and then he spoke, "Don't you think that since Prince Bo doesn't have an official position, it's easier for him to be with Fu Yuqing?"

"I've thought about it, but after all, her identity is there, and Princess Xian won't give in easily." Xia Xue said.

"I have met Prince Bo. He is a very talented person, but he is still young after all. He only has theoretical talent but no actual experience in officialdom. If he directly holds an important position, he will definitely suffer a great loss." Chu Zhenxuan said.

"Then start with a minor official position."

"There's really no suitable position for his family affairs, and with his arrogance, he might not be willing to accept it if I extend an olive branch to him." Chu Zhenxuan said with a smile.

"Then..." Xia Xue was also a little embarrassed. Chu Zhenxuan had been an official for many years and knew everything about officialdom. If he said so, then the situation would probably be similar to this.

"I think we should leave it at that for now. Today, Prince Bo revealed that he knows martial arts. He must think that someone will look for him. Let's give him the cold shoulder for a while to temper his resolve. This will also help Princess Xian to sober up and let her know that the current Prince Xian's Mansion is no longer the same as it used to be." Chu Zhenxuan said.

Xia Xue thought it made sense. She was a little tired after a hard day, so Chu Zhenxuan "served" her to bed.

In the dream, Xia Xue returned to the busy place last time. People everywhere were shouting, "Xia Xue, Xia Xue, you are going to marry the Prime Minister, are you going to marry the Prime Minister? I won't let you marry, I won't let you marry, I, Yan Ruyu, will die with you!"

After saying that, the woman in the dream grabbed her neck with a grin.

Xia Xue looked at the woman in her dream who looked exactly like her. She was being strangled by her and her breathing became heavier and heavier.

"No! No! No!"