Upon returning to the Prince's residence, Xiao Yanchu first went to visit Consort Jiang.
Fearing that Consort Jiang would be anxious and it would affect her health, Hu Qing and Steward Zhang strictly forbade anyone in the mansion from talking too much, or they would be kicked out of the mansion.
He simply told Consort Jiang that the Prince had been temporarily dispatched by the Emperor to inspect Jiangnan.
However, as time dragged on, Consort Jiang also realized that something was wrong.
Wherever Chu'er goes, she will always say goodbye. This time, not only did she not say goodbye, but she didn't even send a letter to let her know she was safe.
A mother's heart is always connected to her child's; Consort Jiang felt that her right eyelid had been twitching badly lately.
Just as she was about to send Sulan out to inquire about the news, she heard Sulan come to report: "Your Highness, the Prince has returned! The Prince has returned!"
Upon hearing this news, Consort Jiang finally felt relieved.
As soon as Xiao Yan entered the room, he knelt down and bowed to Consort Jiang, saying, "Your son greets His Majesty."
"Get up quickly, get up quickly, let your mother see if you've lost weight?" Seeing her son, Consort Jiang's eyes were filled with joy.
“Mother, this matter was urgent, and I was unable to bid you farewell in time. I hope you will forgive me.”
"What are you saying? Official business is important. Chu'er, did you have a hard time on this trip? Your mother noticed you've lost weight."
Xiao Yanchu grasped Consort Jiang's hand: "Your son is doing well, Mother, you don't need to worry. Mother, there's something I want to tell you."
Seeing her son's serious expression, Consort Jiang became curious. It seemed that Chu'er valued this matter very much.
"What is it, Chu'er? Just tell me."
"Mother, I wish to marry Su Ruojin as my queen. I hope you will grant my request," Xiao Yanchu said directly.
Consort Jiang looked slightly taken aback. She knew her son liked Miss Su, but she didn't expect him to marry her so soon.
"Miss Su is a very good person. If you want to marry her, your mother has no objection. Your harem has been empty for a while now, so it would be good to marry a concubine to take care of you first," said Consort Jiang with a smile.
Miss Su may have a humble background, but it doesn't matter as long as her son is happy. She's not some old-fashioned person.
Xiao Yanchu shook his head: "No, Mother, I want to marry her as my principal wife, and I will only have her as my wife in the future. I will never take a concubine."
Consort Jiang's smile froze on her face.
Most mothers in the world think their sons are outstanding, and Consort Jiang was no exception.
It's common for men to have three or four wives. She was willing to let her son marry whomever he liked, but how could she have only one wife?
"Chu'er, you are the Regent of the Great Chu. How can you have only one queen in your harem? Your mother agrees to let you marry Miss Su. With her background, it's not a waste for her to be a concubine," Consort Jiang advised.
Xiao Yanchu looked at Consort Jiang and said earnestly, word by word, "Mother, if my princess is not Su Ruojin, I would rather not marry her."
"You..." Consort Jiang was speechless for a moment; she knew her son all too well.
Once he makes a decision, no one can change it.
"Let your mother think about it," Consort Jiang sighed.
"Alright, Mother, you should rest now. I'll come to see you another day." Xiao Yanchu said before taking his leave.
Aunt Sulan came over and massaged Consort Jiang's temples.
Consort Jiang spoke with her eyes closed: "I have already agreed to let him marry Su Ruojin as his concubine, but Chu'er still doesn't understand my intentions."
How could Chu'er, as a mother, not know how hard her job as regent was?
Externally, the Northern Li states were eyeing the Great Chu covetously; internally, Empress Dowager Wei and the Emperor saw him as a thorn in their side and wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.
If Chu'er could marry a princess with a powerful background, she could become his ally, making the emperor wary and hesitant to attack him, thus ensuring his safety for life.
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