Putting aside the Emperor's intentions, Qian Youxue's current status is only suitable for taking a son-in-law, but how could he have the audacity to let the War King become his live-in son-in-law?
There's a pit ahead, and an even bigger one behind; this has caused Qian Sheng a great deal of worry.
When Eunuch Lu saw Qian Youxue arrive, he finished reading the imperial edict, glanced at Qian Sheng's expression, and couldn't help but twitch his lips. He walked over and stuffed the edict into Qian Sheng's hand, his sharp voice ringing out: "This old servant congratulates Lord Qian. After all this time, you've finally become in-laws with the royal family."
"Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Lu." Qian Sheng felt uneasy but dared not offend Eunuch Lu.
Eunuch Lu was a favorite of the Emperor. After receiving the imperial edict, the Emperor slipped a silver note to Eunuch Lu, pulled him aside, and whispered, "What is the Emperor's intention in doing this?"
"Your Excellency, you flatter this old servant too much. If even you can't see it, what could this old servant possibly see?" Eunuch Lu said sarcastically.
Qian Sheng thought for a moment and slipped another silver note into his hand, pleading with a forced smile, "Eunuch Lu, what are you saying? You've served the Emperor for many years and are a great contributor. The Emperor trusts you immensely. Please, for the sake of our years in the same court, give me some guidance, please give me some guidance..."
Eunuch Lu glanced at the silver note, blinked, and then spoke with feigned reluctance: "Prime Minister, you've always been wise. I don't quite understand His Majesty's actions. The Qian family has always been on His Majesty's mind; Prime Minister, you should cherish this blessing!"
This means that the emperor has not given up on the war king, but how can a good-for-nothing ascend to the throne?
Qian Sheng wanted to ask something more, but Eunuch Lu didn't give him a chance. He twisted his body and came to Qian Youxue's side, looking at the veiled Qian Youxue with a smile and said, "So many people are scrambling for the position of Princess Consort of the War King. Miss Qian is truly blessed."
Good fortune my foot!
Everyone knows that the devil is a difficult person to serve. If it weren't for the Ice Soul Silver Needle, she probably would have run away.
Faced with Eunuch Lu's kind offer, she could only smile apologetically and give a slight bow.
As soon as Eunuch Lu left, Aunt Liu came forward, ostensibly to reconcile the situation. Thinking of Qian Youxue marrying a good-for-nothing, and a strangely temperamental War King at that, she was secretly overjoyed. She swayed her large, plump body as she approached: "Congratulations, Miss! Although you didn't become the Crown Princess, becoming the War King's wife is still a great honor for the Qian family, isn't it? Master, am I right?"
Qian Sheng felt stifled and found the smile on Aunt Liu's face extremely displeasing. He rolled his eyes at her, flicked his sleeves, and strode quickly to the study with his hands behind his back.
snort!
Aunt Liu snorted arrogantly twice, clearly unhappy, as long as she was happy.
After having his fun, he looked at Qian Muxue and said, "Let's go back. What are you standing here for?"
Qian Muxue stared intently at Qian Youxue, her face calm and expressionless, seemingly oblivious to Aunt Liu's calls.
"Mu Xue!" Aunt Liu called out again, displeased, before Qian Mu Xue finally came to her senses.
Qian Youxue watched Qian Muxue's departing figure, her eyes narrowed. If there was anyone in the Qian family who had weathered the most storms, it was this Second Miss Qian. Even Aunt Liu probably couldn't see through her true intentions. What she was certain of was that the Second Miss Qian had no interest in the Crown Prince; as for who she liked, she had no idea.
"Miss, it seems that the Second Miss harbors some resentment towards you," Yunhe whispered in her master's ear.
"How do you know?" Qian Youxue asked curiously.
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