Xie Ruoruo's seventeenth birthday party ended happily with Jiang Shiyuan's "congratulations".
The emperor was furious, obviously he knew nothing about this.
Imperial Concubine Jiang said indifferently, this is still considered good. Imperial Concubine Lan originally wanted Jiugong to be the commander-in-chief's wife, but now it's the emperor's turn, Jiugong can just be surrounded by his children and grandchildren and enjoy the happiness of family first.
Jiang Shiyuan felt that his aunt's words were a bit exaggerated. The admiral was already in his early thirties, and his son was older, but he didn't have a grandson.
Being older is not a problem, because her master Taifu is still twenty-six years old, and her aunt is very satisfied with him.
Of course, the marriage was proposed by Concubine Lan, and it was Xie Jingxiu.
As soon as Xie Jingxu opened his mouth, he was immediately rejected by Concubine Lan.
Imperial Concubine Lan had been rampant in the palace for ten years, and indeed had developed an arrogant and domineering personality, but no matter how complacent she was, she would never dare to trample on the royal princess like this.
The Zhao family, who were blessed with many children, had someone knock and clean up the place in advance.
The Zhao family made a solemn pledge and even found a government official position for Zhao Changxing.
Zhao Changxing was extremely restrained, and he even tried his best to show his courtesy to Xie Ruoruo several times. Once, he was even caught by the emperor in the palace.
Xie Ruoruo was now unable to express her grievances.
This marriage was almost tacitly approved by the emperor. Concubine Lan never expected that this matter, which was almost set in stone, would be overturned by just a few words from Jiang Shiyuan.
"Jiu Gong was raised in your lap. She is your biological child. You have been with her for more than ten years. How can you treat her like this?"
The emperor was furious. Rather than feeling sorry for his daughter Xie Ruoruo, he was more angry about Concubine Lan's concealment and deception.
Thinking back to the past few days, the piles of impeachment memorials against Xie Jingxiu, although they were not serious crimes such as murder and arson, were all accusations by officials against Xie Jingxiu for oppressing the children of officials' families.
The more such things happened, the more suspicious the emperor became.
What has become of this pair of good children after being raised by her?
As a mother to the same children, how could Wan Ping raise them so well?
His son is brave and good at fighting, and he helps him share his worries. His niece is smart and courageous, and is more loyal than boys.
It was he who spoke up for Wan Ping.
The emperor looked at Concubine Lan again, his eyes were deep and unfathomable. Before leaving, he left an oral instruction:
"Noble Concubine Lan is not up to the task of raising children. From now on, the power of assisting the six palaces will be handed over to Noble Concubine Jiang. In addition, the Ninth Duke is already old, and it is time for him to leave the palace and set up a residence. I will grant him a residence and wait until next spring to choose a good son-in-law."
Jiang Shiyuan pursed his lips and looked at Xie Ruoruo who was kneeling in front of him to express his gratitude.
Well, now Xie Ruoruo will blame her for ruining her birthday party.
After the banquet, Jiang Shiyuan finally had time to visit his aunt at Zhuixia Palace.
The emperor let Concubine Jiang take charge of the six palaces with just one word, but Concubine Jiang did not seem happy.
She was very happy. Her aunt was always calm. When she saw her, she asked, "How are you getting along with the Grand Tutor recently? I heard that you won a pendant in the Imperial Garden the other day and gave it to the Grand Tutor. You were so excited that you swung your two short legs away."
The maids in the palace all laughed, and it seemed that this matter had spread throughout the six palaces.
Jiang Shiyuan was shy and said, "My legs are too short."
Imperial Concubine Jiang looked at her with shyness and timidity in her eyes and reached out to touch her forehead.
"You, you, you like me now, why were you so stubborn in the beginning?"
The old matter was brought up again. Jiang Shiyuan suppressed his embarrassment and lowered his eyebrows and said: "Aunt, what happened three years ago?"
She was really confused. Her aunt said that she was the one who asked for the arranged marriage, the tutor said that he asked for permission, and the emperor said that he granted the marriage personally.
Since it was an appointed marriage, why did she have no knowledge of it and the emperor allowed her to do whatever she wanted?
Concubine Jiang said, and Aunt Qiu explained: "It was indeed the Queen who asked for it, but the Queen felt sorry for the girl and saw that the girl was infatuated with the Shen family's son, so she asked His Majesty for the girl and Shen Shizi. His Majesty agreed, but the county magistrate refused."
When Aunt Qiu thought of that day, she was still angry and her tone became higher:
"The governor not only refused in front of His Majesty, but also belittled the girl to the point of being worthless. The imperial concubine was so angry that she almost jumped on the spot."
To be able to make my aunt so angry, you must have seen how harsh the county magistrate's words were.
Jiang Shiyuan threw himself into Concubine Jiang's arms guiltily and hugged her: "Aunt, I'm sorry, it's all because of my sensible behavior that I got you into trouble."
Concubine Jiang patted her on the shoulder and said, "No, on the contrary, I am proud of you. You pursue whatever you like, and you are sincere and open. This courage is something everyone has."
No matter what she does, her aunt can always find good points.
When she took the blame for Jiugong, her aunt would reward her.
If my aunt were to enter the palace, she would definitely be a chivalrous woman, punishing evil, promoting good, and eliminating violence and protecting the good.
Jiang Shiyuan smiled and asked, "Then why did you become Master Pei again?"
Aunt Qiu said, "How can there be such a saying as 'there is no such thing as a book of chance' in this world? Just as the county magistrate rejected the queen in the imperial study, the Grand Tutor came in to report the matter."
"When the Emperor saw that the Grand Tutor was both virtuous and talented, and that he was still ready for marriage, he waved his hand and assigned the Grand Tutor to the girl."
Jiang Shiyuan was stunned: "What a coincidence? Master agreed?"
Imperial Concubine Jiang nodded. "The Grand Tutor did not refuse, but only said, 'I will obey your command.'"
Concubine Jiang continued, "It was a little too coincidental, so you refused later. My aunt didn't force you, and my tutor didn't force you."
"The Grand Tutor did not force us, and took the initiative to ask His Majesty for forgiveness and withdrew the imperial decree. This is why, although His Majesty granted the marriage, it did not spread the news and did not punish us."
The doubts that had troubled him for many days were finally solved, but Jiang Shiyuan fell into silence.
Ever since Pei Che went to Shu, they had no more contact. Even when he returned to Beijing three years after his term, and they were in the same city, they never said a word to each other.
The closest distance was the day he returned to Beijing from Shu. She was sitting behind the flower window of Ruyi Tower. He passed by the building and she glanced at him from afar from upstairs.
She still remembers that day, the braised lion head at Ruyi Tower was exceptionally delicious.
They were originally two unrelated lines. After an accidental intersection ten years ago, they should have gone further and further in their own directions. Unexpectedly, an unexpected destinies locked them together again.
Why didn't Pei Che refuse the arranged marriage?
Is it for her dignity to bear her being rejected again?
Or are you taking care of her and pitying her as a teacher and an elder?
Before Jiang Shiyuan could figure it out, a palace maid's voice came from outside, saying that the emperor would rest in Zhuixia Palace tonight.
The palace maids were overjoyed and hurried to prepare for the reception.
Jiang Shiyuan looked at Concubine Jiang happily, and some of his guesses became clearer and clearer.
Her arranged marriage to Pei Che, her secret recall of her cousin, and her future power over the six palaces, all indicated that——
In fact, the emperor has always had his aunt in his heart, and he is very interested in letting his cousin win the position of crown prince.
If she could understand it, her aunt would have seen it a long time ago.
Don't worry, they will finally come to their senses one day, after all, they have gone through so many ups and downs together.
Imperial Concubine Jiang was coming to receive the emperor, and as it was getting late, Jiang Shiyuan stood up and said goodbye.
As soon as I walked out of the gate of Zhuixia Palace, I saw a figure standing in the dim lights.
Her figure is pure and graceful, with a soft glow, like a fairy in a painting.
"Master Taifu——"
Jiang Shiyuan stopped and called out.
The people in the night had already raised their eyes and looked over at her the moment she appeared.
"Is Lord Pei waiting for me?" Jiang Shiyuan stood where he was and asked knowingly.
Pei Che, who was a few steps away, smiled and responded very cooperatively: "Yes."
Jiang Shiyuan's lips curved into a beautiful arc, and he waved at him: "Then come closer."
Pei Che had never seen such an outspoken person. He liked her outspokenness and her recklessness in front of him. He was happy to walk towards her.
Being close to her was his irresistible fate.
But before he took a step, Jiang Shiyuan had already run over.
"I was just joking with the Master. I'll come over by myself."
Imperial Concubine Jiang stood at the palace gate, watching the two people making noises and laughing, and she couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth.
"Mammy, do you still think it's a coincidence?"
She originally thought Pei Che's appearance was an accident or a coincidence.
Until that day, Pei Che took all the blame, and then held the invalid imperial edict and said to her:
'She is very nice. If anyone asks, just say that it was I who wanted to marry her and it has nothing to do with her. '
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