As Jiang Yuwei massaged the princess's legs, she smiled and said:
"Didn't the princess say that if there isn't a woman the prince is interested in, then she should find a woman who can live up to the title of the prince's wife? The prince also said that it doesn't matter who he marries if she's not the one he wants?"
The princess sighed.
"Sigh, this child has always been stubborn. Once he's made up his mind about someone or something, not even ten oxen could pull him back. Could you help me find out who that person is?"
The princess looked at Jiang Yuwei with a helpless expression and continued:
"If it's suitable, we can marry her into the family. If her family background is lower, we can make her a concubine or a secondary wife."
He paused for a moment and then slowly began to speak:
"This way, Zixuan's worries will be satisfied, and he can be encouraged to settle down and do what a prince should do."
Jiang Yuwei supported the princess's leg and smiled:
“It’s not that I don’t want to ask, it’s that the young master is unwilling to talk to me about that person. I asked him before, but he kept it to himself. As his sister-in-law, I naturally can’t ask too many questions.”
As she spoke, Jiang Yuwei went to the table, poured a glass of water, and handed it to the princess.
"However, given the young master's family background and social standing, most women would be eager to throw themselves at him. If even the young master can't handle this woman, then she's certainly not someone who can marry into the royal palace as a concubine or secondary wife."
The princess nodded in agreement upon hearing Jiang Yuwei's words:
“What you say makes sense. However, he’s getting on in years, and if he doesn’t get married soon, he might not find a suitable girl. Now that we’ve run into this Li Huarong incident, I’m worried it will affect Zixuan’s reputation.”
As she spoke, the princess raised her head and looked into Jiang Yuwei's eyes, saying:
"Actually, the most important thing is that before the prince left the capital, he told me that I must see Zixuan's marriage with my own eyes when he comes back. That's why I'm worried about this."
Jiang Yuwei nodded.
"Yes, I understand your predicament. At the banquet today, I thought the daughter of the Left Censor-in-Chief, Miss Wang, was quite nice, as were the second young lady of the Prime Minister's mansion and Princess Anping."
The princess pondered for a moment and nodded, saying:
"The families of these people you mentioned are indeed a match for our Prince Jing's mansion, and their ages are similar to Zixuan's. I hadn't paid much attention to them before."
As she spoke, a look of worry appeared on the princess's face.
"I just don't know what their character is like. If another girl like Li Huarong comes along, my old bones won't be able to handle it."
Jiang Yuwei smiled and took the teacup from the princess, placing it on the table.
"I only met them once at the new banquet and didn't talk to them. In a few days, when Your Highness is feeling better, we will hold a banquet at the mansion and invite all three of them. You can then take a closer look and we will make a decision later."
As if she had thought of something, Jiang Yuwei paused for a moment and then continued:
"Although it is a marriage arranged by parents and matchmakers, marriage is still a major event. It must be approved by the young master. Although we cannot choose someone who will completely satisfy the young master, it will be fine if we can choose someone who will not annoy him."
The princess nodded and smiled:
"Yes, we'll do as you say. After chatting with you for a while, the pent-up frustration in my heart has dissipated quite a bit. Now, if you don't come to my courtyard for a day, I always feel like something is missing, and I always feel empty inside."
Jiang Yuwei smiled faintly.
“I come here every day to disturb the princess’s peace and quiet. As long as you don’t find me annoying, that’s fine.”
The princess shook her head, rubbed her forehead, and laughed:
"I'm cooped up in this room all day, and I wish you and Wan'er could stay by my side every day so it would be more lively. By the way, I heard people outside say that Xu Qianqian had a miscarriage while I was taking a nap today?"
Jiang Yuwei nodded.
"Yes, I went to see her just now. She can't have any more children. This time, Madam Sun has gone to extremes. It seems she's determined to make Ning Chunlin childless."
"Ha, anyone with a brain could see through her little scheme. Only a fool like Xu Qianqian would be taken advantage of by her."
As the princess spoke, she leaned against the bed and lay down for a while.
"Who says otherwise? I gave her a few pointers, hoping she can understand and stop focusing on Lianyao alone. After all, the death of her child is also related to Sun Shi and Ning Chunlin."
As soon as Jiang Yuwei finished speaking, the princess waved her hand and said:
"Let them fight like dogs, we don't need to meddle in these things. Just deal with Xu Qianqian casually later, don't take it to heart. It's a blessing that this child wasn't born, otherwise he would have suffered even more with this family."
Jiang Yuwei naturally understood the princess's intention, so she nodded and said:
"Alright, you haven't been sleeping well these past few days. I'll write you a calming prescription. I'll have Wang Ma brew it for you in a bit, and you'll be able to sleep well tonight."
Jiang Yuwei sat down at her desk, picked up a pen and paper, and began to write.
"Your Highness, you should try to control your temper in the future and not overthink things, lest you suffer. You can leave the matters at hand to me."
The princess had initially felt suffocated, but after chatting with Jiang Yuwei for a while and having Jiang Yuwei massage her for a bit, she felt much better. So she stopped leaning against the bed and lay down to rest with her eyes closed.
After writing down the prescription, Jiang Yuwei noticed that the princess was also tired, so she quietly withdrew.
When Jiang Yuwei returned to her courtyard, she saw Ning Huaizhi sitting in the pavilion, looking solemn, waiting for her.
"Madam, I heard that you fell into the water at the new banquet today. Are you alright?"
Jiang Yuwei smiled and shook her head, saying:
"Don't worry, I'm lucky to be alive. Luckily, the young master was right there and he saved me."
Upon hearing this, Ning Huaizhi clenched his fists.
"If I had known you would fall into the water today, I would have canceled everything and accompanied you to that new banquet!"
Jiang Yuwei pulled Ning Huaizhi to sit down at the table.
"You don't need to worry about me. I'll handle everything. Aren't I standing right in front of you right now?"
As she spoke, Jiang Yuwei reached out and straightened Ning Huaizhi's clothes.
“I know that your affairs in the court are more complicated, and you are already very tired from dealing with them. I don’t want you to be distracted by my affairs.”
Upon hearing this, Ning Huaizhi immediately reached out and grasped Jiang Yuwei's hand.
"Madam, it's all my fault. I failed to take good care of you. I know that Qinglan was behind what happened today. I never expected her to turn out like this."
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