Chapter 828: The Good of Adults
In fact, the Empress Dowager knew in her heart that the probability of Luo Qinghan agreeing to this marriage was very low.
But she just wouldn't give up and wanted to fight for the Lu family one last time.
Being ruthlessly rejected by Luo Qinghan, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but feel embarrassed and her expression was a little ugly.
"Xinyao is my niece's great-granddaughter. Is she not even worthy of a prince?"
Luo Qinghan said calmly, "Grandmother, you are too kind. Miss Lu is virtuous and kind. It is no problem for her to be a queen. How can she not be worthy of a mere prince?"
This is obviously a mockery.
The Empress Dowager was embarrassed by what she said, and her expression became more gloomy: "Do you still want the military token?"
Luo Qinghan: "I have already made it clear to you. If you give me the military token, I will ensure the safety of the Lu family. As for the rest, please forgive me for not agreeing to it."
Seeing his firm attitude, the Empress Dowager knew that there was no room for maneuver and could only settle for the next best option.
"If the Prince of Chenliu is not able to do it, then the Minister of Personnel Li Qingyan should be able to do it, right?"
The Grand Empress Dowager had met Li Qingyan when a banquet was held in the palace at the beginning of the year.
Although this man came from a poor family, he was handsome and talented. He was the top scorer in the previous imperial examination and was already a fourth-rank official at a young age.
If this trend continues, he will most likely enter the cabinet and become a famous official in the future.
If Lu Xinyao could be married to him, when he becomes prime minister in the future, the Lu family would surely also benefit from it.
Luo Qinghan: "Although Li Qingyan is not married yet, he has been engaged to someone, but has not been formally engaged yet. I can't do anything to break up the couple."
The Empress Dowager frowned and looked at him suspiciously.
"Why haven't I heard that Li Qingyan has an engagement?"
Luo Qinghan: "Li Qingyan said this to me personally, it can't be false."
The Empress Dowager could only feel regretful in her heart, thinking it was a pity to waste such a great potential stock.
Luo Qinghan: "If the Royal Grandmother wants to find a good home for Lu Xinyao, you might consider the grandson of Duke Chang."
Duke Changjun, like Duke Hongguo, is a relative by marriage.
The difference is that the Duke of Changjun was a very loyal relative and basically never caused any trouble.
The father of Duke Changjun was Duke Changguo. After Duke Changguo passed away, the title was inherited by his eldest son. According to the rules, the title was downgraded by one level, so he became Duke Changjun.
Whether in terms of family background or age, Lu Xinyao and the little grandson of Duke Chang are a perfect match.
The Empress Dowager was not very satisfied.
Even though they are all relatives by marriage, there are still differences in status.
When the previous Duke of Changguo was still alive, the Duke of Changguo's family still had some dignity, but since the Duke of Changguo passed away, their family's status has plummeted.
Today, the Duke of Changjun is just a block of wood. He can neither speak nor has any special ability. He is useless except for his title.
If this trend continues, the title will be downgraded when his son inherits it.
The title will be lost in less than three generations.
By then, their family would have become commoners.
The Empress Dowager did not want the descendants of the Lu family to be commoners.
Seeing that she looked unwilling, Luo Qinghan did not force her and said calmly.
"If the Empress Dowager is not satisfied with the young grandson of Duke Chang, you can find someone else for Lu Xinyao. There are so many young talents in Shengjing City. You can find a suitable one if you take your time."
The Empress Dowager: "If I choose someone for Xinyao, will you help arrange the marriage?"
Luo Qinghan: "As long as they are willing, I am willing to help them."
The Empress Dowager stopped talking about Lu Xinyao.
She reached into the wide sleeves and took out a small black cloth bag.
Unfold the black satin to reveal the metal inside.
It was another military token!
When Luo Qinghan saw the military token, his expression finally changed slightly.
The Empress Dowager: "The military order is here, but you have to write out the imperial edict first."
Luo Qinghan agreed readily: "Okay."
He asked people to prepare writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone, and wrote the imperial edict to pardon the Lu family on the spot.
The Empress Dowager read the contents of the imperial edict and confirmed that it was correct before handing over the military order.
Luo Qinghan took the military token and then took out his own military token.
The two military tokens placed together can just form a pair of tigers.
The concave and convex parts in the middle fit very tightly.
At first glance, it looks like they were supposed to be a whole piece of military talisman.
In fact, they were indeed cut from the same military symbol.
Now that they have been put together again, it means that all the military power of the Dasheng Dynasty has been concentrated in Luo Qinghan's hands.
He put the two military tokens into his sleeves, and his mood changed slightly.
As long as he has the military power, he will have fewer concerns, which will be of great help to what he wants to do next.
The Empress Dowager pointed at the imperial edict and reminded.
"You haven't stamped it yet."
An imperial edict without the imperial seal is of no use even if it is written by the emperor himself.
Luo Qinghan wouldn't act like a rogue for such a small matter.
He asked someone to bring the imperial seal to stamp the imperial edict.
The Empress Dowager looked at the red seal on the lower right corner of the imperial edict, and the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.
She finally doesn't have to be the sinner of the Lu family anymore.
After Luo Qinghan left Changle Palace, he went straight to the meeting hall.
…
After finishing breakfast, Xiao Xixi went back to the room and took a nap.
However, she didn't sleep for long before she was woken up by Baoqin.
"Your Majesty, please don't sleep any more. The Princess of England will be here soon."
Xiao Xixi opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the ceiling of the bed. She was in a daze for a long time before gradually coming to her senses.
Yes, today she invited the Princess of England to the palace to enjoy the flowers.
She couldn't sleep in anymore and could only struggle to get out of bed.
Xiao Xixi sat in front of the dressing table and let Zhezhi comb her hair and put on makeup for her.
Baoqin asked as she put the bracelet on her wrist.
"Where will you receive the Princess of England? In the Imperial Garden? It is spring now, and the flowers in the Imperial Garden are in full bloom. It is a good place to enjoy the flowers."
Xiao Xixi yawned and said lazily, "Why go so far? I think the scenery in the backyard of Yunxiu Palace is very good, with flowers, trees and a river, not much worse than the Imperial Garden."
Baoqin: “…”
Yes, there are not only flowers, trees and rivers in the backyard, but also chickens, ducks, pigs and geese!
Baoqin asked with difficulty: "Are you serious?"
Xiao Xixi said as a matter of course.
"Of course I'm serious! I think the backyard is perfect for entertaining guests. Not only can you enjoy the scenery, but you can also go fishing and pick fruits, and even have a barbecue when you're hungry. How great!"
Baoqin was speechless and could only resign herself to her fate and said, "Okay, as long as you are happy."
Xiao Xixi not only invited the Princess of England, but also asked people to invite Concubine Li and Concubine Yao as well.
The four of them went to the backyard of Yunxiu Palace together.
Looking at the lush vegetable garden in front of them, Bu Shengyan, Concubine Li, and Concubine Yao all had subtle expressions.
(End of this chapter)
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