Chapter 120 Zhao Lingyun's Plan
Seeing that Wu'an Hou was really angry, the wife of Wu'an Hou could only come out and say, "Alright, everyone, get up and sit down!"
"Thank you, mother." After hearing the mother speak, everyone dared to stand up. They all knew that their father would not lose face for their mother in such a public occasion.
Seeing that everyone looked devastated, the wife of the Marquis of Wu'an said, "Don't blame your father. He's just disappointed in you. Your father and I don't have such great achievements. If we did, your eldest sister wouldn't have been forced to marry so early on."
As for where your eldest sister got it, we certainly don't know about this kind of thing. The emperor will definitely order your eldest sister not to tell anyone. We can only say that everyone has their own fate.
Your father also hopes that you will focus on walking your own path and not stare at other people's things. There are so many good things in this world, it is impossible for them all to come into your hands. Besides, there are always people better than you, and there is no end to jealousy.
As for you thinking that you deserve it, that's even more impossible. You only have the right to control what belongs to you. You should study hard and practice martial arts, and make a living based on your own abilities. Otherwise, your father and I will pass away sooner or later. What will you do then?"
It wasn't that the Marquis of Wu'an's wife was being chaste, but rather that the children were grown up. If they weren't properly educated, they would just be annoying people all day long, enough to make them die. If they could all be successful, even if they had to look after the Marquisate for their own benefit, it would still be better than raising a bunch of troublemakers.
These illegitimate sons of Marquis Wu'an and his wife had been meticulously nurtured since childhood. Recently, seeing Zhao Lingmeng's constant promotions had unbalanced their mentality, and they were simply trying to take shortcuts. Now, after hearing their stepmother's patient explanation, they knew they had misjudged their thinking.
It was exactly as my stepmother had said. If the Marquis's Mansion had truly achieved such great success, my father and mother wouldn't have waited until now to use it. So this must have been my eldest sister's own opportunity. They were incredibly ashamed and angry. They were snatching things from a married eldest sister, bowing earnestly and admitting their mistake: "Father, Mother, we were wrong. Thank you for your advice, Mother. We will study hard and practice martial arts in the future."
"Okay, don't do this again in the future. If it gets out, we'll be laughed at." Lady Wu'an Marquis gave the three of them a way out with a smile.
The Crown Prince's wife witnessed all this and was even more impressed by her mother-in-law's tactics. She thought, "Look, no one believed my father-in-law after he had talked for a long time, but everyone believed me after my mother-in-law said a few words." She also reminded herself not to play tricks in front of her mother.
"Okay, all of you go down! Prince and Yun'er stay." The others didn't dare to say anything when they heard Marquis Wu'an's order, and went down immediately without any curiosity.
Zhao Lingyun, on the other hand, was rather nervous, not knowing why her father had kept her here. Crown Prince Zhao Anping wasn't afraid of his father, perhaps because the saying "favored people are always fearless" was true.
Prince Zhao Anping and the others walked by, not only sitting casually, but also talking casually, forming a sharp contrast with Zhao Lingyun who was sitting upright next to him. Wu Anhou glared at his son and ignored him, instead looking at Zhao Lingyun and said:
"Yun'er, the audition is about to start. Do you want to reconsider whether or not to participate?"
"Why?" Zhao Lingyun immediately questioned.
Marquis Wu'an frowned at his second daughter's intense reaction. "Today, the Emperor told me that Concubine Rong doesn't want you to be his principal wife. Are you still determined to attend? Our mansion is in a better situation now. How about I report your illness and ask your mother to find you a good marriage?"
The wife of the Marquis of Wu'an did not rush to refute the Marquis' words. She saw clearly that this concubine's daughter was very ambitious! It was impossible for her to find one for her. She nodded calmly, agreeing with the Marquis' words.
As expected, Zhao Lingyun was stunned for a moment after hearing what Wu Anhou said. Her first reaction was that her father had lied to her. "Father, did you hear it wrong? The Third Prince told his daughter..."
"He can't make the decision for Concubine Rong." Marquis Wu'an interrupted Zhao Lingyun directly. After he finished speaking, he felt that he was not serious enough and looked at Zhao Lingyun seriously. "I don't care how you contacted the Third Prince, but I will tell you now that the Third Prince is a filial man and he can't make the decision for Concubine Rong."
Zhao Lingyun was torn between her conscience and her own desires, with all sorts of thoughts running through her mind. However, she was still smart. As a concubine herself, she knew the ways of the harem. She thought Rong Fei should be the first to appease her son, but she had already informed the Emperor, and presumably the Third Prince's wife had already been chosen.
Zhao Lingyun thought for a long time and finally made the decision, "Father, I still want to go. I want to give it a try."
"That's up to you. Just make up your mind. You still have a chance to change your mind before you enter the palace. After that, I will be powerless to help you."
"Then father, can you let my eldest sister ask the emperor to issue an imperial decree?" Zhao Lingyun's voice became softer and softer. She also felt that it was not good for her to do so, but the temptation of being the queen was too great!
"No! You'd better give up this idea as soon as possible." Wu An Hou refused without hesitation. Zhao Lingyun was stunned for a moment, but she still didn't want to give up.
"Father, please tell my eldest sister that I'll repay her later." As soon as Zhao Lingyun said this, regardless of Marquis Wu'an's reaction, the Crown Prince and his wife had already blocked Zhao Lingyun from their hearts. They had previously been interested in accepting her, but at this moment, that was completely gone. However, neither mother nor son spoke, waiting to see what Marquis Wu'an would say.
What else could Marquis Wu'an say? He could only rub his brows helplessly. "If this is all you're capable of, you don't need to run for the election. You're not your eldest sister's daughter, so why should her merits be given to you? If you can't be chosen as the principal wife this time, ask your eldest sister for help. If you lose favor in the future, ask your eldest sister for help. If you don't have children, ask your eldest sister for help. If you need help, ask your eldest sister for help. Do you think it's appropriate?"
"Father, mother, I really don't think that way. I just want my elder sister to help me this time." Zhao Lingyun had an expression that looked like she was about to cry.
"Second sister is so calculating. She's already plotting against her family before even entering the palace. Great! Great!" The prince said, clapping his hands with a smile. "Big brother wishes you a bright future."
Wu'an Hou's son bowed and left without looking back. He really felt that the people in the mansion were all confused idiots, and he didn't even want to put on a show.
"Father, mother, I am not what my brother said. I will pay it back in the future. I will pay it back."
Seeing that his daughter could only play dumb, Marquis Wu'an said bluntly, "You can't afford it. If you want to pursue your career, I won't stop you. But if you want to tie everyone down behind you, that's impossible. Back then, I even gave up your elder sister, let alone you. You know what I mean."
Okay, you can leave now!"
Marquis Wu'an was afraid that if she didn't leave, he would kick her out.
Zhao Lingmeng didn't realize that just because she was crowned the eldest princess, all the evil spirits in the family would come out. It was indeed the interests that moved people! But it had nothing to do with her. She was having dinner with her three children at that moment!
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