Chapter 202 Willing to Give Up
The royal family members still wanted to object, but Prince Ning glanced at them coldly, as if anyone who opposed would be his enemy, and then the royal family members became discouraged.
It is difficult for Old Prince Ning to be an enemy of the entire royal family, but there is a saying that the first bird to stick its head out gets shot. If anyone stands up to obstruct him from adopting Princess Roujia and letting Marquis Pingyuan's son marry into the family, he'd better have nothing to fear, otherwise he, a member of the royal family, will have to go to the bitter cold northwest to mine.
This was the first time that Prince Ning used his power to pressure others in the court, and it was very successful.
The royal relative who had just opposed the event the most strongly was the first to congratulate Prince Ning, and all the civil and military officials congratulated Prince Ning together.
This matter was handled by Prince Ning, and he did not tell Princess Ning beforehand. After all, Prince Ning was not completely sure. If it failed, wouldn't it disappoint Princess Ning? So he just regarded it as a surprise for Princess Ning.
Although Princess Ning knew that Xiao Huan was a sentimental man, and would often visit her and Prince Ning even after he had returned to his ancestral home, she still felt lost in her heart because he was not in the mansion after all. She could not sleep for half the night and had no appetite in the morning.
The table was full of her favorite foods, but she had no appetite at all. After Madam Zhao persuaded her for a long time, she reluctantly ate half a bowl of millet porridge.
Princess Ning had a severe headache. Nanny Zhao said, "Your headache is back. I'll ask the imperial physician to come and see you."
Princess Ning waved her hand, "I just didn't sleep well."
Madam Zhao said, "Then I will help her back to the room to rest for a while."
Unable to sleep at night, let alone at this moment, the old Princess Ning was in a low mood, with tears in her eyes.
Wiping the tears from her eyes, Old Princess Ning wanted to ask if Huan'er had left, but she didn't dare to ask. At this time, a maid ran in and almost bumped into the maid who was carrying cakes into the room. The maid said, "Old Princess, there is good news!"
What good news could there be? Old Princess Ning smiled bitterly in her heart, and Nanny Zhao asked, "What good news?"
The maid gasped, "The Emperor allowed our Ning Palace to adopt Princess Roujia from the Duan Palace, and let the eldest young master from the Pingyuan Marquis's Palace, that is, our prince, marry into our Ning Palace..."
Princess Ning was stunned at first, then a burst of ecstasy surged across her face, "Did the emperor really agree?"
The maid nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "The royal family members objected, but the emperor agreed because of the old prince's hard work and great contributions."
Madam Zhao said happily, "That's good now. Not only does the prince not have to leave the palace, but Princess Roujia will also live in the palace and stay by your side."
Princess Ning was so overjoyed that she burst into tears.
The maid said, "But if the second young master of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion cannot be found, the young master born to the Crown Prince and Princess Roujia will have to go back to inherit the title of Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion."
Princess Ning nodded repeatedly, "This is as it should be."
It would just be hard for Princess Roujia to give birth to two sons. However, more sons means more blessings. Especially since Huan'er and Princess Roujia are in love with each other, Princess Ning can't wait to have someone prepare the betrothal gifts.
Princess Ning was in a better mood and her headache was gone. Nanny Zhao glanced at the clepsydra and said, "It's still early. I'll ask the kitchen to bring some breakfast. You can have some. Only when you're full will you be energetic enough to prepare to bring Princess Roujia home for the prince."
Princess Ning said, "Bring it here."
Once my mood improved, my appetite returned.
The maid quickly brought another breakfast. When Old Princess Ning finished her breakfast, Old Prince Ning also returned home. Old Princess Ning scolded him, "You had this plan, but you didn't tell me."
Old Prince Ning smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid that it won't work?"
Princess Ning said, "I have to thank you for the rumors these days."
After all, Xiao Huan is not of royal blood. She can turn a blind eye and let it go, but the royal family will not agree. Now that this matter has been brought up, it has been properly resolved and they can rest assured in the future.
Old Prince Ning nodded, and Old Princess Ning said, "How should we send the betrothal gift?"
In name, Princess Roujia was adopted and Huan'er was married into the family. Just after having breakfast, Princess Ning suddenly realized that there was a problem as to where to send the betrothal gifts. Sending it to the Marquis Pingyuan's mansion would be like stabbing the Marquis Pingyuan in the heart.
Old Prince Ning said, "Nominally, Princess Roujia is adopted and Huan'er is married into the family. In fact, everyone knows what is going on, and there is no need to consider everyone's opinions. Just send the betrothal gifts to Prince Duan's Mansion, and then Princess Roujia will be brought in as a bride in a sedan chair carried by eight men."
Princess Ning nodded, and then asked, "How did you convince Marquis Pingyuan?"
Old Prince Ning said, "You and I are both old, and we don't have many years left to live. Pingyuan Hou is still young, and Huan'er will have plenty of time to fulfill his filial duties in the future. When Huan'er gets married, I will ask the emperor to arrange for Huan'er to serve under Pingyuan Hou, so that they will have plenty of opportunities to meet in the future."
Originally, Prince Ning had saved Xiao Huan's life and raised him. It would be difficult for Shen Sui to refuse any request made by Prince Ning. What's more, Prince Ning wanted to pass on the huge Ning Palace to Xiao Huan as an inheritance. This was a great thing for others. If he refused, he would be ungrateful.
Shen Sui was a little hesitant. After all, his son had been missing for more than ten years and he was finally found. In addition, he was marrying into the family. As long as old Prince Ning was alive, no one would look down on Xiao Huan. But what about next?
Old Prince Ning wanted to kneel down to Shen Sui, which frightened Shen Sui. He couldn't bear it. As soon as Old Prince Ning knelt down, Shen Sui quickly helped him up. "You value Yan'er, it is Yan'er's blessing. I promise you, but don't make me feel embarrassed."
After Shen Sui agreed, Old Prince Ning and Shen Sui went to Prince Duan's Mansion. After all, in name, they were going to adopt Princess Roujia, so they still had to tell Prince Duan about it.
But Prince Duan would definitely not object. His daughter, Princess Roujia, is engaged to Xiao Huan, and will get married after Xiao Huan recognizes his ancestral home. It will make no difference to Prince Duan and his wife whether their daughter lives in the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion or the Prince Ning's Mansion. Of course, it would be even better to live in the Prince Ning's Mansion. After all, the old Princess Ning has always loved Princess Roujia. The two mansions are also close to each other, only three streets apart.
Princess Ning asked, "Can Madam Shen be willing to give up Huan'er?"
Judging from herself, she couldn't bear to part with Huan'er, let alone the old lady of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion.
Old Prince Ning sighed softly, "I have never done such a selfish thing in my life. From now on, let Huan'er take Princess Roujia to the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion to stay for a few days every month to show her filial piety."
"Once Pingyuan Hou's youngest son is found, all this will be fine."
Princess Ning prayed in her heart that the young master of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion could be found as soon as possible and return to his ancestral home.
Inside the house, the old lady was sitting on the Arhat couch.
Ever since the maid reported to the Emperor that Xiao Huan was to marry into Prince Ning's family, the old lady hadn't said a word and the atmosphere in the room became somewhat depressing.
No wonder the old lady is angry.
She hadn't even seen her grandson yet, but she was told that he was going to marry into the family. How could she be happy?
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