Chapter 248: The Plan of the Cheng’en Mansion
"I heard that you have a good relationship with Princess Fushouchang, so I would like to ask for a favor!"
When the old lady of Cheng'en said this, Zhao Lingmeng's eyebrows twitched. It wasn't that she didn't want to help. But the old lady of Cheng'en's tone didn't sound like she was begging.
"I have a good relationship with Fushou. If you have any problems, just tell me directly! I will definitely help if I can." What Zhao Lingmeng didn't finish saying was that she wouldn't make things difficult for herself if she couldn't help.
"Your Highness, what do you think of this boy of mine? He is the second son of the Prince of Cheng'en. Do you think he could be a companion to your young master?"
Although Lady Cheng'en was asking, Zhao Lingmeng felt that she did not hear the inquiring tone.
"Shui Yuntian is not bad, very well behaved. But my boy already has playmates, and it would be inappropriate to have more. He is just the little son of a princess. Is it not enough to have the company of the emperor's grandson?"
What Zhao Lingmeng said was still to give face to the old lady of Cheng'en, but the old lady of Cheng'en pretended not to understand.
"A high monk said that Shuiyun and you are destined to be together. Please help me marry you!"
If Zhao Lingmeng hadn't been doing this for the Empress and Princess Fushou's sake, she would have been spitting out bad words. They were trying to rely on her. She wouldn't let so many people live in her residence. They didn't think her palace was a good place.
"Old Madam, if it's something else, I will definitely help if I can, but I can't help with this matter."
The old lady of the Duke of Cheng'en had originally thought this matter was a sure thing, but she hadn't expected Funing to actually disagree. Over the years, everyone had seen her as the Empress's mother, and no one had dared to disobey her. She wasn't trying to befriend that brat, Zhao Houyang; she simply wanted to connect with the Crown Prince.
She placed the teacup heavily on the table beside her and said, "Your Highness, it's just a small favor. If you really don't agree, aren't you afraid that Fu Shou will find out and become estranged from you?"
Zhao Lingmeng wasn't one to take offense. She'd only been willing to give face to the Marquis of Cheng'en's wife because of the Empress and Fushou. Otherwise, with that attitude, who would want to sit here and drink tea?
"Then there's no need to bother, old lady." Zhao Lingmeng picked up the teacup after she said that. This was obviously serving tea to see off the guest.
The old lady of Duke Cheng'en stood up angrily, bowed perfunctorily, and left in a hurry with the child.
Zhao Lingmeng went back to the backyard to fish. She didn't want to dwell on the matter. After all, she still had to consider the Empress and Fushou's face. She thought the matter was over. She also thought about writing a letter to Fushou the next day to explain the matter.
She couldn't let her only friend misunderstand her, and she didn't want to leave the routine of "believe it or not, guess it or not." She felt that everything should be made clear, and then it would be up to everyone to make their own choices.
But what she didn't expect was that even though she didn't bother others, trouble would still find her. The next afternoon, someone came from the palace and said that the emperor had summoned her.
Although Zhao Lingmeng was surprised, she didn't ask any more questions, wondering if there was something wrong with the heavy crossbow. She still took her job very seriously. She quickly changed her clothes and followed them into the palace. However, she didn't wear the eldest princess's palace dress, but rather more luxurious casual clothes.
As soon as Zhao Lingmeng arrived outside the imperial study, the father-in-law who was guarding the door immediately let her in.
As soon as she entered, she bowed and said, "Your Highness, your son greets you."
"Hurry, get up! Eunuch Zhuo, please bring a stool for Funing."
The emperor's enthusiastic attitude stunned the Duke of Cheng'en beside him. Princess Funing actually held such weight in the emperor's eyes. In his heart, he scolded the Marquis of Wu'an, saying that not only was he the emperor's favor so great, but even his daughter was benefiting from it.
If the emperor knew what Duke Cheng'en was thinking at this moment, he would definitely spit in his face, because he is not a tyrant.
"Thank you, father!" Zhao Lingmeng was still actively expressing her gratitude. This was her golden thigh and she couldn't neglect it.
"You've lost weight recently. Father has some high-quality bird's nests in his warehouse. You can take a few boxes with you. Come back and get more after you finish eating."
Zhao Lingmeng sat in the chair very relaxedly, trying her best to behave like a daughter in front of her father: "I like it very much, I won't be polite."
The emperor noticed Zhao Lingmeng's relaxation and liked this atmosphere. Being an emperor is such a contradiction. He doesn't like others challenging his authority, but he also doesn't like being alone. It's difficult to strike the right balance between the two.
But the Emperor was still very happy. In his mind, Zhao Lingmeng was now a woman with great ability, but few demands, and just wanted to live a good life. Not to mention entering the palace, even Yuan Jingdu rarely went out to stroll around, and only liked to deal in various kinds of food. A woman who likes the world of fireworks and is willing to be diligent for the sake of Jingguo, who doesn't like such a person!
"Hahaha, I like you like this. If you like it, just take a few more boxes. Don't be polite to me."
Duke Cheng'en, who was standing next to him, felt even more uneasy when he saw the Emperor and Princess Funing chatting back and forth. He didn't know whether Princess Funing would give him some face later.
Zhao Lingmeng could only pretend to smile reservedly, acting like a good daughter.
Upon seeing this, Duke Cheng'en immediately stepped out to make his presence felt: "Your Highness greets Princess Funing!"
In front of the emperor, one still has to give face to Duke Cheng'en. After all, he is the empress's father and the emperor's father-in-law. Even the emperor has to give him some face: "Duke Cheng'en, you are welcome. Father and father often mention you."
"You're still not as good as Old Marquis Zhao, who has a daughter like you."
Although Zhao Lingmeng felt the same way, she couldn't be so arrogant as to admit such a thing in public: "If Lord Cheng'en said this, my mother would be jealous."
"You are still so clever!" The emperor immediately came out to smooth things over. He couldn't let Funing suffer any loss. He really treated Funing as his own daughter now.
"Father Emperor" Zhao Lingmeng also acted like a little daughter. Anyway, she was trying to be a good daughter. She was good at this. In her previous life, she had relied on this to get pocket money from her father.
Among the children in the harem, none was as close to him as Zhao Lingmeng. The Emperor now agreed with Duke Cheng'en's opinion. Chang You truly had a good daughter. "Well, let's get down to business now. Duke Cheng'en told me that you wanted Shui Yuntian to accompany you in the mansion?"
"Ah! Father, I already have four boys in my house. They are about to tear down my mansion. It's in chaos every day. And my health is not very good." Zhao Lingmeng showed surprise at first, and then slowly said the rest of the words. After he finished speaking, he rubbed his forehead with his hand, putting on a frail look.
At this moment, Zhao Lingmeng thought to herself, fortunately, she hasn't gained weight yet, otherwise she really wouldn't be able to pretend to be like this.
When Duke Cheng'en heard what Princess Funing said, he knew that their plan would fail.
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