Chapter 245 Concubine
Ye Lanxin became passive instead. She thought her hint was obvious enough and Concubine Rong should just say it directly.
As a result, the other party seemed not to understand what she said. How could a woman like her decide such a matter?
Looking at Concubine Rong's expression, Ye Lanxin roughly knew her attitude.
She said, "Now the Zhou family is at least a marquisate, and a noble family in Dizhou City, so it is also ranked among the top. Qinzhu is the legitimate daughter of the marquisate, and she is a good match for the third prince."
When Concubine Rong heard this, she felt that she was really shameless.
It is true that the Jing'an Marquisate has a title, but Zhou Qinzhu's background has long destined her to not be able to rise too high.
To put it bluntly, she is the product of adultery.
"Sister-in-law, do you really think so?"
Ye Lanxin said stiffly, "Yes, these two children grew up together, so they must have a deep bond. They are better than those unfamiliar girls from aristocratic families, so there's no need to re-cultivate their relationship."
After hearing this, Concubine Rong curled up the corner of her mouth in a sneer.
It seems that Ye Lanxin really has no better choice now and just wants her son to take over her daughter with a bad reputation.
But before, she had only been thinking about women of the same level as Gu Ruanci, Wu Yixuan, and Mo Jiadi. Zhou Qingqinzhu was far inferior to them.
She said slowly, "Oh? Then sister-in-law, do you know what Enrui feels? If I remember correctly, he has only treated Qinzhu as his sister over the years."
When Ye Lanxin heard this, her heart skipped a beat. Rong Fei must be refusing.
She forced herself to remain calm and said, "Both children are very innocent by nature. They haven't thought about this before. Naturally, they want to maintain their brother-sister relationship. I am also grateful to the Third Prince for protecting Qin Zhu over the years. If the two can be together, it shouldn't be difficult for them to accept."
After hearing this, Concubine Rong's eyes flashed with disdain.
My hints were obvious enough, yet she was still fighting for it.
"Sister-in-law, the other princes are all married now, and the Empress has already skipped Enrui. It might not be a good thing for me to go over to him now. And Qinzhu went to the flower viewing banquet that day, but why didn't she perform? I believe you know the reason..."
Ye Lanxin's face was burning. She knew that Concubine Rong was going to reject her and was just laying the groundwork.
As expected, Concubine Rong continued, "Enrui also has Zhou blood in his veins. This is something I don't deny. It hasn't been easy for me to survive in the harem these years. Sister-in-law, you should understand that the Emperor has only a few children. It's a miracle that I was able to raise Enrui. Naturally, I must be extremely cautious in choosing his principal wife. Sister-in-law, you know Qinzhu's reputation now. Even if I agree to this marriage, what will happen if I bring it up to the Emperor in the future?"
Concubine Rong's words were already very transparent.
"Enrui is my son, yes, but he is first and foremost the Emperor's son, a prince. Do you really think the Emperor will accept Qinzhu as his daughter-in-law?"
Ye Lanxin was speechless and stood there in a daze, not knowing what to say.
Seeing this, Concubine Rong sighed softly, her tone softening slightly. "I know Enrui and Qinzhu have a good relationship, and I hope she can find a good place. But marriage is no joke, especially a royal marriage, where even a small change affects the entire family. I have to consider Enrui's future, and I also have to consider the reputation of the royal family."
"Besides, I have watched Qinzhu grow up. She is a good child. It's just that fate in this world is sometimes so wonderful that it cannot be forced."
Ye Lanxin felt mixed emotions. She understood what Concubine Rong meant. All the high-sounding words were just to humiliate her daughter.
Just refuse, why say these useless things?
She forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty is right. I was inconsiderate. Lan Xin will explain today's matter to Qin Zhu after returning home and will not let her have any more thoughts."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Rong nodded slightly, her expression softening slightly. "Sister-in-law, there's no need to be so absolute. After all, she's my niece, and I can't bear to let her passion go to waste. Why don't you let Enrui be a concubine first? With my care, and with Enrui's relationship with her, no matter what kind of wife he finds in the future, he won't treat her harshly."
Ye Lanxin was stunned. A concubine, the legitimate daughter of their marquis's mansion was going to be a concubine, and to her own cousin?
She was very angry. Zhou Zhixia had been a palace concubine for several years. Did she really think of herself as a dish?
Ye Lanxin suppressed her anger, but dared not show it on her face. She could only reply respectfully, "Your Majesty, I understand what you said. However, this marriage is a matter that still needs the decision of the Marquis. The Marquis has always treated Qin Zhu like the apple of his eye. I believe Your Majesty also knows that if I rashly arrange her marriage, I am afraid that the Marquis will be furious."
Concubine Rong chuckled and saw through Ye Lanxin's thoughts. Wasn't it that she didn't give Zhou Qinzhu the position of the main wife?
"Sister-in-law, there's no need to rush to refuse. This is all for Qinzhu's own good. I know Enrui well. He's a man of integrity and loyalty. If Qinzhu follows him, she won't be wronged. Brother, don't worry about this. How can your own nephew be any better than anyone else's?"
Ye Lanxin sneered in her heart, is he affectionate and righteous? If he is really affectionate and righteous, how could he let his daughter be a concubine?
"I will definitely convey what your Majesty said."
Seeing this, Concubine Rong nodded indifferently: "That's very good. Then sister-in-law, you can go back first. I am also a little tired."
Ye Lanxin came with hope and left with anger.
After walking out of Concubine Rong's palace, Ye Lanxin's face instantly became gloomy. This Concubine Rong was really getting more and more outrageous. She actually wanted to let her daughter be a concubine. It was simply too much!
The nanny had been holding it in for a long time in the palace, but never dared to interrupt.
On the way out of the palace, she finally couldn't bear it anymore.
"Madam, how could Concubine Rong allow her own niece to become someone else's concubine... He already had no chance of becoming emperor. Is marrying a noblewoman with such a strong background just a gamble?"
There was hatred in Ye Lanxin's eyes. She felt humiliated when she thought of Concubine Rong's expression at that time.
"Of course she despises our Qin Zhu's excuses. Even at this moment, she still picked it. If the first and second princes' wives hadn't already been decided, would I have thought of asking her for help?"
The nanny sighed, "Now, only the position of the Third Prince's principal wife is still vacant. Concubine Rong can naturally use this to control our Marquisate..."
"The Marquis really does have a good sister. I was too naive. When Zhou Zhixia backstabbed Ye Hesheng, who helped her enter the palace, she didn't hesitate at all. How could she truly regard me as her sister-in-law?"
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