When Jin Linlin arrived at the palace, she learned that the emperor wanted to reward the soldiers on the front lines. As a meritorious family, the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was also among those to be rewarded, so they needed to send someone to the palace to claim the reward.
Jin Linlin breathed a sigh of relief. After receiving the reward, she was about to leave the palace when the maidservant beside the Queen Mother stopped her and said that the Queen Mother wanted to see her. Jin Linlin followed her nervously.
The Queen Mother said that Jiang Shiwei was dignified and virtuous, and wanted to appoint her as the principal wife of the Prince of Mobei. Upon hearing this, Jin Linlin felt mixed emotions.
Jiang Shiwei is a concubine's daughter from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. She is smart and beautiful. If she can become the principal wife of the Prince of Mobei, it would be a high marriage for her and it would naturally be a great honor for the mansion.
But the Queen Mother suddenly issued an edict, and I don't know what she was thinking.
Jin Linlin forced a smile and said, "The Empress Dowager is wise. Shi Wei is truly blessed to have been favored by her. However, this matter is of great importance and requires discussion with my father-in-law. Although I am in charge of the household expenses, I am only her second sister-in-law and cannot make the final decision on her marriage."
The Queen Mother narrowed her eyes slightly and said in an unquestionable tone, "What is there to discuss? Since I have already taken a liking to you, the matter is settled. Go back and inform the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, prepare the dowry, and choose an auspicious date for the wedding."
The Queen Mother paused:
"I know Miss Jiang hasn't reached the age of marriage yet, but my grandson Chengjiao has returned to his fiefdom, so we have no choice but to get married first and then have the wedding night in two years. Don't worry, I won't treat her badly."
Jin Linlin didn't dare to argue and had to obey. Leaving the palace, Jin Linlin was filled with worry. She knew there must be a deeper meaning behind this marriage, but she was powerless to change it.
Jiang Zhixu must have made great contributions on the front line. The Queen Mother wanted to win over Jiang Zhixu, but both the Mobei Palace and the Zhenguo Duke Palace were military generals. This marriage seemed to be an honor, but in fact it might be a hot potato.
Jin Linlin returned home and immediately wrote a letter to inform the Duke of Zhenguo about the matter.
She knew that the Queen Mother's move was aimed at Jiang Zhixu. However, she could not disobey the Emperor's order, so she had to start preparing for Jiang Shiwei's marriage. After Jiang Shiwei learned about this, she meekly accepted the arrangement. At least in this life, she would be the legal wife and no longer have to be a concubine.
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