Chapter 244 Ye enters the palace to promote marriage
"Everyone else has their marriages, but I don't..."
Lu Enrui was very confused and complained in Concubine Rong's palace.
In front of his mother, he didn't need to pretend too much, since no one was watching anyway.
Concubine Rong was also very upset. Several noble ladies she had taken a fancy to were either married or engaged, but now they were all taken away by the Queen.
The remaining Gu Runci has always been her first choice, but Gu Runci simply disdains her aunt and even used the empress dowager to deal with her.
She knew that this marriage would not be successful.
"Don't be anxious. The more anxious you are at a time like this, the more likely you are to make mistakes..." Rong Fei advised.
Lu Enrui sat there, feeling depressed, and the teacup on the table was not touched at all.
Seeing him like this, Concubine Rong couldn't bear it and told him the truth.
"Actually, mother really wants to help you win the favor of Gu Ruanci, but the current situation clearly doesn't allow it..."
When Lu Enrui heard this, of course he agreed.
The power behind Gu Ruanci now, as well as the influence she can bring, are enough for him to compete with the eldest prince and the second prince.
By then, it is not certain who will win.
"Mother, everything depends on human effort..."
Concubine Rong looked at his serious expression and said, "I have tried this before, but it didn't work. Instead, I was scolded by your grandmother. You also know that... the relationship between the Zhou family and Gu Ruanci has never been smoothed over. In addition, Ye Hesheng gave me so much help when I entered the palace, but when the Zhou family encountered trouble, I didn't help them seek justice. I guess they are both holding a grudge."
In fact, Concubine Rong has always known that she had done something wrong, but she refused to admit her mistake and wanted to bind Gu Ruanci through marriage to make her accept what happened before.
Lu Enrui said, "I will speak to the Empress Dowager. As long as Gu Ruanci is willing, the Empress Dowager will not say anything more."
Rong Fei frowned slightly: "But Gu Ruanci..."
Lu Enrui stood up, his eyes determined: "I know what mother is worried about, but I will not give up. I will find a way to make her my prince consort."
Rong Fei looked at him with mixed feelings. She was pleased with his persistence, but also worried about his future.
She knew that this road was not easy, but seeing her son so determined, she didn't say anything more.
I could only sigh and say, "Forget it, you can do whatever you want. Mother can't do much to help you."
They had just made the decision when a palace maid came to report that the wife of Marquis Jing'an had sent in a letter, asking to see Concubine Rong.
"Do you know why your aunt entered the palace at this time?" asked Concubine Rong.
Lu Enrui said very sensitively: "Of course it's for my cousin's marriage. Nowadays, almost all the prominent young men in Dizhou City have already found their partners. My cousin, who has always been highly regarded by my uncle and aunt, is not among them. They must be anxious. They only thought of me at this time. I can help them out. At least they can make her a princess in the future..."
After hearing this, Concubine Rong also agreed with her son's analysis.
"My sister-in-law is really not as magnanimous as Ye Hesheng before. Over the years, she has delayed not only Qin Zhu's marriage, but also your cousin and his family. Now that the Zhou family's reputation has been dragged down by that incident, your cousin actually married a woman from the Ye family. These two people, one unable to marry and the other unable to marry, have redeemed each other."
When Concubine Rong said this, she shook her head slightly, with a hint of emotion in her tone.
Lu Enrui said, "Mother is right. However, I'm afraid that my cousin Qinzhu's marriage is really a bit tricky now. Although my uncle and aunt are anxious, they also need to see if there are any other young men in Dizhou City who are suitable for her. As for me, the position of principal wife can only be left to Gu Ruanci, unless my aunt is willing to let my cousin become a concubine."
Rong Fei said, "That being said, Qin Zhu is your cousin after all, so some words shouldn't be spoken too harshly. After all, my mother and I still need the support of your uncle's family."
Lu Enrui nodded: "I understand. Then I'll trouble Mother to have a good talk with Auntie today and see if we can come up with a solution that satisfies both parties."
Concubine Rong looked at him, a complicated look flashing in her eyes. In the end, she just sighed softly and said, "Forget it. You go first. Mother will think about this matter carefully."
After Lu Enrui left, Ye Lanxin was also brought in.
"Your humble servant pays homage to Her Majesty Rong Fei."
Ye Lanxin was polite and courteous. Given the Zhou family's current reputation, she dared not disobey the rules wherever she went.
Seeing her kneeling down, Concubine Rong said, "Sister-in-law, get up quickly. There are no outsiders here."
Ye Lanxin also knew Rong Fei's intentions. After getting up, she kept smiling: "The palace is different from the outside world. We must always follow the rules. Your Majesty's kindness is appreciated."
"Sister-in-law, please sit down first. You must have something to ask when you come here today, right?"
Ye Lanxin followed the palace maid's instructions, sat aside, and accepted the tea.
"This tea smells of a subtle fragrance..."
Rong Fei also said: "This year's new arrival, the Queen Mother has never been harsh on the harem, and each palace has given some."
Ye Lanxin sighed, "The Queen is truly virtuous. At the flower-viewing banquet a few days ago, she was completely unassuming and smoothly helped the eldest and second princes choose their marriages..."
Rong Fei knew that she was anxious, so she got to the point so quickly.
"That's right. The Empress's flower-viewing banquet was originally intended to select a concubine for the eldest prince. However, the girl from the Wen family really pleased the Empress, and her personality also matched that of the second prince, so she chose another prince's wife. Now the legitimate daughter of the Mo family and the legitimate daughter of the Chen family are about to enter the eldest prince's palace, and the girl from the Wen family will have to wait for the second prince to return to get married. These are indeed happy events. Even Lu Enru, the illegitimate son of Prince Duan, has been engaged. The royal family is indeed going to expand..." Concubine Rong was praising the Empress with a magnanimous and considerate look.
Ye Lanxin had no choice but to go along with her and said, "Grand Tutor Mo, the Minister of Revenue, and the Minister of War are all important officials in the court. The Empress has made a good choice for her two sons."
After hearing this, Concubine Rong knew that she could no longer bear it.
She said, "Okay, since my sister-in-law is here today, just tell me why."
Ye Lanxin finally breathed a sigh of relief, then stood up and said, "This subject has thought that the Third Prince has reached the age of marriage, but there aren't many suitable noble ladies in Dizhou City. Qinzhu was raised by Your Majesty. If Your Majesty approves, I believe they will be a very suitable couple..."
Sure enough, he came to help his daughter win the position of the prince's principal wife.
Concubine Rong knew that Ye Lanxin was proud, and Zhou Qinzhu was no less so. Over the years, they had only regarded their sons as backup options.
So she was not very satisfied with this marriage.
She asked, "In your opinion, sister-in-law, can Qinzhu be Enrui's principal wife?"
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