The news that the Sixth Prince went to the General Pingnan's Mansion to propose marriage finally reached the ears of Emperor Tianwu. It was Zhang Yuan who told him.
The old emperor was a little unhappy. "Why, now these guys want to get married without my consent? Shouldn't I grant them permission to marry? I'm not dead yet, and they want to make the decision themselves?"
Zhang Yuan was helpless: "Can people still have a good relationship? The Sixth Prince said that the Emperor's marriage is always a bit forced. It's more reliable to get married by yourself!" As he said that, he took out two playing cards in his hand and threw them in the middle: "Three sevens with a six." This is the way Feng Yuheng taught them to play, called Landlord. Of course, Landlord has to be played by three people, so the person sitting in the other seat is Concubine Yun.
Concubine Yun glanced at the cards Zhang Yuan played, and casually threw out her own: "Three nines with a seven." After playing the cards, she kicked Emperor Tianwu very naturally: "It's your turn! Why are you talking so much nonsense? How old is the child? Can't he make the decision to get married? Waiting for you to arrange a marriage, you haven't even figured out your own marriage, and you dare to arrange a marriage for the child? Don't cheat me! General Pingnan's daughter is so good! She is both civil and military, how can she not be worthy of your son? No matter her appearance, character or family background, she is a perfect match for your son, you can just be happy, why are you being so fussy? Hurry up and play your cards."
Emperor Tianwu snorted and looked at the cards in his hand: "I can't afford it."
Zhang Yuan quickly chased after him and threw another handful: "Three tens and one six." Emperor Tianwu glared at him fiercely.
"It's no use glaring at me." Zhang Yuan particularly agreed with Concubine Yun's words: "Your Majesty is right. The princes should make their own decisions about marriage. Princess Yu also said that people should still love freely. Only in this way can they live long and have harmony with their spouses." He gave the old emperor an example: "For example, before you met Concubine Yun, did you know what love was? Do you regret not living according to your own wishes? You married so many wives and concubines in a muddle, and in the end you still screwed yourself. Therefore, the Sixth Prince's move is very wise. He promised Miss Ren a lifetime of marriage. The future monarch will take the lead in having a harmonious marriage, and it will also set an example for everyone in the world. Well, Your Majesty, do you want it? If not, I will have to play another card."
"No, you go." Concubine Yun answered very clearly, and wiped her face after answering, which was full of wrinkles. "It's really annoying. I have to ask Ah Heng to come to the palace tomorrow. I want to see Hua'er. She will definitely find a way."
Emperor Tianwu blinked. He agreed with this. He also wanted to see his son. Although he knew Hua'er was not dead, he was still worried and couldn't let it go. "Xiao Yuanzi, let Lao Jiu and the others come to the palace tomorrow. Pian Pian seems to have almost finished your medicine."
That night, the Sixth Prince also came to Emperor Tianwu in person and told him about his proposal to General Pingnan. Although the old emperor was a little unhappy that he acted first and reported later, he could not say those angry words when he saw that his Sixth Prince, who was obviously devoted to poetry and books, had to take up the responsibility of regent for the sake of Dashun and the world.
In the end, he still gave his blessing. After all, the daughter of General Pingnan was a perfect match for his son, and he was very satisfied. Originally, he was most worried that the woman in the position of empress would rely on her mother's family to develop her own power, so the selection of empresses was always very cautious in all dynasties. Now, his sixth son, who he wanted to pass on the throne to, chose the daughter of General Pingnan, and Emperor Tianwu could finally put his heart at ease.
After coming out of Emperor Tianwu's place, Sun Rang said, "Since the adults have been concentrating on your highness' engagement these days, there are not many government reports. You should rest more and go to bed early."
But Xuan Tianfeng shook his head and turned to walk in the opposite direction of Qiankun Palace. "Engagement is a big deal. I have to report it to my father and mother as well."
When Sun Rang heard that Xuan Tianfeng was going to see Concubine Li, he frowned. But even though he didn't want to let her go to Jingsi Palace, he couldn't stop her. After all, the Sixth Prince's mother lived there. However, Sun Rang thought that Concubine Li was such an incompetent mother. Every time the Sixth Prince went there, she would always come back angry. Such a good-tempered prince could be so angry that he couldn't sleep all night. I really don't know what a mother thinks.
Nowadays, Jingsi Palace is becoming more and more deserted. Concubine Li built a small Buddhist temple in Jingsi Palace and locked herself in it all day long. She didn't recite scriptures or pay attention to Buddha. She just moved a chair and sat there all day long. Sometimes, when it was dark, Zuo'er had to force her to come out.
When Xuan Tianfeng arrived, Concubine Li was still in the Buddhist hall. He called out several times from outside the door, but the person inside did not respond. He pushed the door again, but it was locked from the inside.
Zuo'er said to him helplessly, "The queen has always been like this. If Your Highness hadn't come, she would have come out by now. She is probably angry with Your Highness! Your Highness, the queen still wants to leave Jingsi Palace, or you can agree to let her go out for a walk, just stroll around the garden. I'm really afraid that if the noble lady continues like this, she will become sick!"
Xuan Tianfeng sighed softly. Zuo'er understood this truth, so how could he not understand it? But his mother! Once he came out of Jingsi Palace, there would be a storm in the palace again. He thought about it, stretched out his hand to cover the door, and said to the people inside: "Son can make mother no longer care about Jingsi Palace. I just want to ask mother, are you willing to leave the palace and move to Xianwang Mansion? The concubines in the harem have long been in name only. There are many people who want to leave but can't. Now that son is the regent, he has some face in front of father. If mother is willing, son will take you to Xianwang Mansion. From now on, you can go anywhere you want in the big capital or even the big world."
"I'm not going anywhere! I'm in the palace." Concubine Li's voice finally came from inside, "I'm the emperor's woman, why should I leave my home?"
Xuan Tianfeng was helpless. What kind of home was this? Even his father said that this was not a home. Why didn't his mother understand?
Zuo'er shook his head slightly at him, indicating that no one could convince Concubine Li on this topic.
Xuan Tianfeng also understood this truth, so he changed the subject and said to the people inside: "Mother, I came here today because I have a happy news to tell you. My son is engaged to the daughter of General Pingnan's mansion. We have already exchanged the engagement letter and passed the engagement, and are waiting for father to choose a date for the wedding. Mother, I wonder if you have any impression of the young lady of the Ren family. She is a very good girl, generous and generous, talented in both civil and military affairs. Her mother's family is also the most loyal supporter of Dashun. She..."
"Shut up!" The noble lady inside was furious. She suddenly opened the door, pointed at Xuan Tianfeng and said loudly: "If you marry her, you must stop calling me mother! I don't have a son like you!"
Xuan Tianfeng was stunned, and then he remembered that when Concubine Li wanted to jump into the river, it was Ren Xifeng who came to persuade her, and it seemed... her methods were not very gentle. He had no choice but to persuade her again: "She was also doing it for your own good at that time. She was a kind girl. I always thought that my mother could understand."
"I don't understand!" Li Guiren shouted, "I just don't agree! If you are determined to marry her, I will run into a wall and die in front of you!"
Seeing that the mother and son were in a stalemate again, Zuo'er hurried to smooth things over. She heard her say to Concubine Li, "Master, this is not up to the Sixth Prince to decide. The princes have always been married off by the Emperor. How can they have the final say?" As she spoke, she secretly winked at Xuan Tianfeng.
Xuan Tianfeng didn't actually want to lie to Lady Li, but he also knew that if he provoked his mother's anger, something bad might happen again. So he could only nod his head, as an admission.
Zuo'er said again: "Master, the emperor's marriage is reasonable. After all, the Pingnan General's Mansion is a noble family. They are generals who guard the country. With the future prospects of our Sixth Prince, how can he survive without a queen of such a background by his side! So, Master, this marriage is for the overall consideration and for Dashun. Master, please don't worry about it. The Sixth Prince is in this position, and this kind of thing is no longer something he can have the final say."
Li Guiren also understood Zuo'er's analysis. Yes, the marriage of the princes was decided by the emperor, but she was unwilling to let her son marry that woman. Li Guiren was so angry that her face turned red. Zuo'er kept stroking her back and persuading her. Li Guiren suddenly had an idea and stared at Zuo'er for a long time, then said to Xuan Tianfeng: "Since you can't make the decision as the main wife, your father can't control the concubine, right?" After that, he pushed Zuo'er forward and said, "Marry her and make her a concubine. My son must have someone from me by his side."
"Master, this..." Zuo'er was startled and was about to refute, but she swallowed the words back when they came to her lips, and turned them into two red clouds covering her cheeks. She had that man in her heart, but she was too low to marry him. Now Concubine Li wanted to give her to the Sixth Prince as a concubine, and Zuo'er didn't want to miss this great opportunity. What's more, the Sixth Prince is now a prince, and maybe he will be the emperor soon. If she marries him as a concubine, then when the Sixth Prince ascends the throne, she will be the imperial concubine. Her identity and status will be different, and her fate will be completely rewritten from then on.
Zuo'er's mind was full of activity, and he couldn't hide his excitement. But he didn't dare to look up at the Sixth Prince, for fear that his face would turn red enough to bleed.
Xuan Tianfeng didn't expect that Concubine Li would come up with such an idea. He looked at his mother in confusion. After a while, he asked, "This maidservant has been serving you wholeheartedly. I thought that after so many years, we should have developed some master-servant feelings. But I didn't expect that mother would be so heartless."
Li Guiren was puzzled, "I gave her the position of imperial concubine, how can it be considered heartless?"
Xuan Tianfeng shook his head, "You have suffered in this life, do you want her to suffer again?" He looked at Zuo'er, saw her shy face, and sighed in his heart, "Zuo'er, look at these concubines in the palace, and then look at your master, are you still willing to be my concubine?"
"Don't bewitch her!" Li Guiren said, "I am in this situation now because of Concubine Yun, because your father only loves that woman, but you are different!"
"There is no difference." Xuan Tianfeng said solemnly: "Since you want to marry me, I will promise her that I will be the only one for her for the rest of her life. After her, no other woman will appear."
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