Chapter 712, Protecting the Shortcomings
After sending off the Emperor, Prince Ping, and Xiao Yeyang, the Empress looked at the Queen Mother and said hesitantly, "Mother, the Emperor obviously agrees with Yeyang marrying the eldest daughter of the Yan family. Why do you..."
The empress dowager looked at the queen and was very disappointed. This niece was too weak. The emperor couldn't win her over, she couldn't give birth to a prince, and the concubines couldn't control her. If she had been a little more vicious, there wouldn't be so many women, princes, and princesses in the harem.
Alas, it’s also her fault. When she was selecting people to enter the palace, she only considered blood relations and did not consider whether the person was suitable!
The Queen Mother did not answer the Queen, but asked: "How has Ma Concubine been doing recently?"
The Queen could sense the Queen Mother's dissatisfaction with her, but she simply ignored it and replied, "Since Ye Yang came back, Concubine Ma has become more obedient than before."
The Queen Mother sneered, "The Ma family is like a dog that can never be tamed. When they get something good, they wag their tails in gloating. When they encounter a threat, they quickly tuck their tails between their legs. They have no backbone at all."
As he said this, he looked at the queen.
"The Ma family knows that if Xiao Yechen wants to inherit the title of Prince Ping's Mansion, it is absolutely impossible without the support of my Jiang family. While Concubine Ma is quiet, you should get close to the Tenth Prince. The child is still young and has no memory. As long as you win him over, he will be your own son." Just like Prince Ping treated her!
The queen said nothing, but nodded in agreement.
Seeing the Queen like this, the Queen Mother didn't want to say anything no matter how much experience she had. She waved her hand, indicating that the Queen could leave.
After the Queen came out of the Queen Mother's Palace, she saw Duke Cheng'en and Prince Jiang coming to pay their respects. Seeing this, she frowned slightly and sighed softly, "The Emperor is already quite wary of the Jiang family. Father and eldest brother still come to the palace so frequently. Isn't this attracting the Emperor's attention?"
The personal maid looked at the Queen and couldn't help asking, "Your Majesty, it's been a while since you last saw the Duke and the Crown Prince. Would you like to meet them?"
The queen glanced at the cage-like palace walls and smiled bitterly: "No, let's go back to the palace."
On the other side, Duke Cheng'en and Prince Jiang were both silent as they watched the Queen's procession leaving.
Prince Jiang sighed: "It's been so many years, and my sister is still blaming us for sending Concubine Jiang into the palace."
Duke Cheng'en frowned tightly and said, "If the Queen could give birth to a prince, we wouldn't have to do such a thing." As he said that, he shook his head and quickly walked into the Cining Palace.
Four Seasons Villa.
After the rice flowers were trimmed, he called Qin Xiaoliu and Zhao Yongwang over and listened carefully to them talking about the Four Seasons Fruit and Vegetable Shop and the Seed Shop.
Daohua was very satisfied with the sales performance of the two stores and praised them generously: "Thank you for your hard work over the past few years."
Qin Xiaoliu and Zhao Yongwang were both delighted: "It's our blessing to be able to serve the young lady."
Daohua asked again, "I asked you to look around for farmlands and farms around the capital. Did you find any that looked good?"
Qin Xiaoliu: "Miss, there are very few fields for sale near the capital. Even if there are, they are only a few. However, in recent months, many officials have been confiscated due to the Eight Kings' gang case, and most of the fields and farms under their names have become vacant. However, the relationships in the capital are complicated, and I am worried about being implicated, so I dare not make any rash moves."
Daohua hesitated for a moment and said, "I know about this matter, so don't worry about it."
After that, Daohua asked some other questions. After asking everything she wanted to know, she signaled the two of them that they could leave.
At this time, Qin Xiaoliu looked at the rice flowers with some hesitation.
Daohua asked with a smile, "Is there anything else?"
Qin Xiaoliu: "Miss, the Fourth Master came to our store to buy something before, but we had to queue up and the orders were fixed, so I refused him. The Fourth Master... the Fourth Master might be angry with me."
After hearing this, Daohua smiled and said, "You did the right thing. My fourth brother is always careless about these mundane matters. I will talk to him. Don't feel pressured."
Hearing this, Qin Xiaoliu's heart immediately fell back into his stomach.
In the evening, Xiao Yeyang came back.
Seeing that he looked listless, Gu Jian and Daohua both knew what was going on.
Xiao Yeyang looked at Daohua with a guilty look on his face: "The Queen Mother said that she wants to wait until Duanwu sees you before discussing marriage."
Daohua frowned: "What if she doesn't like me?"
Xiao Yeyang snorted, "It's me who's getting married, not the Queen Mother. It doesn't matter whether she likes you or not. The reason I agreed to let them see you is just to go through the formalities."
Daohua looked at Gu Jian, as if waiting for him to make the decision for her.
Gu Jian was silent for a moment: "Before getting married, it is indeed necessary for the family members to meet each other. You should go and meet the Queen Mother."
Daohua looked worried. "What if the Queen Mother takes the opportunity to bully me?" She glanced at Xiao Yeyang with a complaint. "Jiang Wanying really wants to marry Xiao Yeyang. Will the Queen Mother avenge me on Jiang Wanying's behalf?"
Gu Jian snorted coldly: "If the Queen Mother dares to retaliate against you, you will go to the Emperor."
Daohua looked uncertain: "But...will the Emperor care about me? Will he get into a fight with the Queen Mother over me?"
Gu Jian: "Where is the longevity lock that your master gave you?"
Rice Flower: "I'm harvesting it."
Gu Jian: "When you enter the palace in the future, take the longevity lock with you."
Daohua quickly asked, "What's the origin of that longevity lock?"
Gu Jian looked at Daohua and Xiao Yeyang and said, "There are two longevity locks in total. My sister and I each have one. They are passed down from our ancestors. My sister gave hers to Xiaowu, and I gave mine to you. When you see the longevity locks, the emperor will protect you."
Daohua nodded quickly: "Okay, I will definitely bring it with me when I go to the palace."
After dinner, Xiao Yeyang stayed by Daohua's side and refused to leave. Daohua knew why he did that. After thinking about it, she decided to find something for him to do to divert his attention.
"I heard that many officials were arrested in the case of the Eight Princes' followers?"
"Um!"
"Can I buy some land?"
Xiao Yeyang looked at Daohua and thought about the Yan family's situation: "Don't worry, wait until I send someone to investigate before deciding whether to buy it, so as to avoid disputes and involvement."
Daohua nodded: "Then I'll be waiting for your good news."
Seeing that Daohua was not affected by the fact that the marriage was not granted immediately, Xiao Yeyang breathed a sigh of relief. He held her in his arms and apologized, "I'm sorry for getting you involved in these troubles of the royal family."
Daohua looked up at Xiao Yeyang and said seriously, "Because of you, I am not afraid of these troubles."
Hearing this, Xiao Yeyang's eyes suddenly lit up, and his originally depressed mood improved. He held Daohua's arms tighter.
Daohua stayed with Gu Jian at the Four Seasons Villa for a few days. After they had toured the entire villa and also visited the Sunflower Villa next door, she took a carriage back to the Yan Mansion.
On the day Daohua left, the emperor came to Four Seasons Villa.
Gu Jian saw the emperor and snorted coldly.
The emperor knew that Gu Jian was angry, so he stepped forward with a smile and said, "Uncle, don't be angry. I don't disagree with the marriage between Ye Yang and Yan Yatou."
Gu Jian then looked straight at the emperor and frowned, "The Eighth Prince is dead, do you still need to worry about the Jiang family?"
The emperor sighed and said, "After the war in the northern border was settled, the Western Liao side sent an envoy here, saying that they wanted to celebrate the empress dowager's birthday." As he said this, he sneered.
"Celebrating the birthday is just an excuse. The real purpose is to take this opportunity to find out the truth about Da Xia."
"The war in the northern border has just ended. Our army is exhausted and our food and supplies are almost gone. The fact that Western Liao is now presenting an audience with us shows its wolfish ambitions. The Jiang family is powerful, and I do not want to settle accounts with them at this time, lest we give Western Liao an opportunity to exploit."
Gu Jian fell silent and didn't say anything else. He just said, "Don't let the Jiang family bully my apprentice."
Upon hearing this, the emperor's mouth corners suddenly rose.
My uncle is still so protective!
Yes, if his uncle hadn't protected him desperately when he was a child, how could he have avoided the attacks in the palace?
"Don't worry, uncle. Yan Yatou and Ye Yang have already been married in front of mother and you. She is my niece-in-law, and I will take good care of her."
(End of this chapter)
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