Chapter 273 Same
Zhao Xi's cheeks were flushed, even more brilliant than the sky in the evening of midsummer.
The maid was happy for her daughter. That day, the daughter hit her forehead in the General's Mansion in Huaihua, and the Prince of Duan climbed over the wall to deliver medicine to the mansion, which scared her at the time. However, because the wife of the Prince of Xuanyi Marquis came to see the daughter, the Prince of Duan and the daughter did not say a word. He just stuffed the ointment into the daughter's hand and left.
At that time, when she saw Prince Duan's blushing face, she thought he liked the girl. The girl said no and threatened that if she talked nonsense again, he would sell her away. She was so scared that she didn't dare to mention it again. Now Princess Duan came to propose marriage and she had such a dream, which showed that her guess was correct.
The maid couldn't bear to see her daughter being shy, so she leaned forward and whispered, "When we return home later, do we have to tell Madam that the daughter asked for a bad fortune and that it's not suitable for her to get engaged in the next month?"
Zhao Xi pretended to hit the maid, but the maid dodged with a smile.
Well, yesterday evening the maid overheard that the wife of Duke Du had sent a visiting card into the mansion and was coming to the mansion today. Because every time the wife of Duke Du had met Zhao Xi, she had praised her highly and said that Zhao Xi was the best in the world, Mrs. Zhao suspected that she was coming to the mansion to propose marriage.
However, this was just Mrs. Zhao's suspicion and it might not be true. Zhao Xi couldn't ask, let alone just say that she didn't want to marry. What if the other person came to her for other matters? Zhao Xi tossed and turned all night, and then went to the Huguo Temple to burn incense in the morning.
Mrs. Zhao originally disagreed. In case the wife of Duke Du came to propose marriage, she must let her see her daughter. Knowing that someone else was coming, she still let her daughter go to the Huguo Temple so that no one would suspect that she was unwilling to marry her daughter.
But Zhao Li insisted, saying that she had made an appointment and could not go back on her word. After much persuasion, Mrs. Zhao had no choice but to agree.
Zhao Wei came to Huguo Temple to refuse the marriage proposal. She drew a bad lot and could not get engaged for the time being. Her parents would definitely not risk her life, so they decided to wait for a month.
The maid knew that Zhao Xi was unwilling to marry the Prince of Duke Du, but Prince Duan was better than Prince Du in every way, and her girl was most likely willing, so she made a joke.
As for Xiao Xun, before returning home, he always felt that this marriage was arranged too hastily and there was no need to be so anxious. However, when he heard that this marriage was secured by his mother, his mood immediately changed.
He was not sure whether he liked Miss Zhao or not, but when he thought that if his mother had been a quarter of an hour later, Miss Zhao might have been promised to the Prince of Du, he was instantly overwhelmed by the feeling of dread.
He immediately understood what he meant.
Regardless of whether Miss Zhao was willing to marry him or not, he didn't want to see her marry another man.
Xiao Xun's ears blushed as he said, "Thank you, mother."
Princess Duan smiled and said, "Your sister is married now, and the mansion is not as lively as before. Mother should propose marriage as soon as possible and marry Miss Zhao."
Xiao Xun didn't say anything, which was considered as his agreement.
Chunlan played an indispensable role in getting the marriage. Xiao Xun rewarded Chunlan with twenty taels of silver, which made Chunlan very happy.
Chunlan showed the two large silver ingots that Xiao Xun had awarded to Princess Duan. Princess Duan then knew that her son was very fond of Miss Zhao. In her joy, she awarded Chunlan a gold bracelet.
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The news of the engagement between the Prince of Duan and the daughter of the Minister of Works spread quickly.
When Chen Tang heard this, she was really shocked by the speed of Xiao Xun's marriage proposal. She had just asked Xie Guimo to remind Xiao Xun the day before that if he liked Miss Zhao, he should come to propose marriage as soon as possible to avoid being beaten to it by someone else. Yesterday, Xie Guimo asked Chu Yi to tell Xiao Xun that he came to the house today to finalize the marriage without any delay.
However, the two of them were a good match, and Chen Tang was happy from the bottom of his heart that they were engaged.
When someone is happy, someone else is bound to be unhappy.
The first to be unhappy was Duke Du's Mansion, followed by Concubine Ye and Prince Qi.
Concubine Ye poisoned herself and framed Empress Xu. It was a sure thing, but somehow something went wrong and her people did not find the poison in Empress Xu's palace, but found it in her own palace instead. This was the first time she was severely punished by the Emperor in her twenty years in the palace. She would not accept this and it was like a thorn in her side unless the matter was clarified.
Concubine Ye investigated thoroughly but found nothing. She was getting very angry when she heard about the engagement between Prince Duan and Miss Zhao.
Although the princess had been denying it, Concubine Ye knew in her heart that Xie Guimo and Shen Tang had sided with Prince Yu and had become a serious threat to her and Prince Qi.
Behind Xie Guimo and Shen Tang are the Jingyang Palace and the Pingyuan Marquis Palace, and also the Ning Palace and the Duan Palace. Now, through marriage, the Minister of Works is also included...
Now, the son of Marquis Xuanyi and the eldest son of the Minister of War have been brought close to Prince Yu by Xie Guimo.
If these people all stand on the side of Prince Yu, what does it have to do with her and Prince Qi?
The Prince of Qi and the Prince of Yu have been fighting openly and secretly for so many years, and Concubine Ye has always been full of confidence. This time, she really felt the pressure. No, it was more than pressure, she was afraid.
Concubine Ye leaned on the large pillow with a dark look in her eyes. No one could guess what she was thinking.
A maid came in and reported to Concubine Ye, "A new batch of tribute was delivered to the palace today. The emperor asked the queen to distribute it to the ministers' residences. In previous years, the Jingyang Palace always sent double the amount, because there was a rumor that the tea with the abortion drug was given by the palace. The portion for the old lady of the Jingyang Palace will no longer be sent. The queen suggested that the portion be given to the Jingyang Prince's son and his wife, and the emperor agreed..."
Concubine Ye had a very long face.
Why didn't she realize before that the Queen and Prince Yu were so good at winning people over?
Not only did he recommend the fourth master of the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion, but he also granted the Crown Prince of Jingyang a crown princess!
He really knows how to use royal things to win favors for himself.
Concubine Ye's anger lingered in her heart for a long time, and her internal organs were burning with pain.
Thinking of something, a cold light flashed in Concubine Ye's eyes. She motioned the palace maid to come closer and whispered a few words to her.
Night falls and the lights come on.
Chen Tang was lying on the couch reading a book to kill time. He felt a little sleepy, so he asked the maid to prepare hot water.
A maidservant brought hot water into the room, and Chun'er, a little maidservant, stood outside the beaded curtain and said, "Princess, the prince wants to see you."
It was late at night, and it was time to go to bed, but that guy had something to ask her and instead of coming back himself, he sent a maid to call her.
Curious about what Xie Guimo wanted to talk to her about, Chen Tang stood up and walked towards the study, and was then told by the maid, "The prince is in the bathroom."
He was in the bathroom, what was he asking her to do?
Thinking about how many times they had been honest with each other, Chen Tang went to the bathroom.
The bathroom was spacious and filled with steam. Through the screen, Xie Guimo was seen soaking in the bathtub. Chen Tang did not approach him, but asked through the screen, "What do you want me to do?"
Xie Guimo looked at the hazy figure and asked, "Can't you get closer to talk?"
Chen Tang had no choice but to walk over, and Xie Guimo handed the towel to Chen Tang, "Rub my back for me."
Chen Tang, "..."
Shen Tang was furious.
He thought he was looking for her for something important, but it turned out that he just asked her to rub his back.
Chen Tang turned around and was about to leave in anger, but Xie Guimo said, "Talk while you rub my back."
In other words, there is still serious business.
Chen Tang glared at him, took the towel, and resigned himself to rubbing Xie Guimo's back. Xie Guimo said, "You rubbed it very well."
Chen Tang said unhappily, "Why do you think I rub it so well?"
Xie Guimo, "..."
No need to ask, it must have been taught by him in his previous life.
Xie Guimo coughed lightly, "In my previous life, I was quite an asshole."
Chen Tang said, "You are the same now."
Xie Guimo, "..."
Chen Tang said, “The maid has also prepared hot water for me. I will go back if everything is fine.”
Chen Tang put the towel down, stood up and was about to leave, but his hand was grabbed by Xie Guimo, "Let's wash together."
Almost at the moment the sound reached my ears, my body flew into the air and splashed into the bathtub.
Chen Tang wanted to greet Xie Guimo, but his mouth was blocked before he could utter a word.
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