Princess Lingnan completed the task assigned by her son and gave Kong Xuzhe a look that said, "I'll take care of it, don't worry about it" as she boarded the carriage. She had already done everything she needed to do and say, and now she had to wait for the Xiao family's response to see if the two children were destined to be husband and wife.
Kong Xuzhe bowed excitedly in the direction of Princess Lingnan, then jumped on his horse and prepared to show off to his allies.
Yun Yichen didn't have the nerve to ask Yin Qianhua in public if she had tried to test Mrs. Xiao. Some things weren't the right time to be made public yet, so he'd better wait until he got home to ask!
So as soon as his mother and sister got on the carriage, he waved to Zhao Hai and gave the order to move forward. The expression "eager to go home" should be the best way to describe Yun Yichen at this moment!
"Why are you walking so fast? I have good news to share with you." Kong Xuzhe ignored Yun Yichen's slightly disgusted and cold eyes towards him, and spoke very proudly about the efforts the Princess of Lingnan had made to help his beloved son get married as soon as possible.
"Don't think you're so happy now. When the old man finds out about your feelings, you'll be in trouble," Yun Yichen thought to himself. Kong Xuzhe's silly grin was particularly annoying. Yun Yichen couldn't stand it and wanted to throw a bucket of cold water on him to sober him up.
"Don't be too happy too soon. Without the old man's approval, no one in the Xiao family dares to agree to the marriage of my cousin and her friends."
Kong Xuzhe looked at Yun Yichen doubtfully. Just as he was about to retort, he suddenly remembered something and leaned over to whisper, "I saw the prince and Xie Zhuoliang together yesterday. They seemed to be getting along very well, chatting and laughing all the way to the teahouse."
Yun Yichen held the reins and stood still for a moment, then continued to move forward slowly. As long as the Crown Prince and Xie Zhuoliang didn't plot against his marriage to the little girl, it didn't matter to him what led them together. However, it looked like the Xie family had big ambitions. Were they eyeing the position of Crown Princess?
Two men in finery escorted the carriage of Prince Jing's mansion through the busy streets. Kong Xuzhe was so happy that he couldn't stop talking, recalling the scenes of his encounter with Xiao Yuan and imagining his future life. Even Yin Qianhua, who was sitting in the carriage, nodded frequently after hearing his words, thinking that Ruyi might really be a fool with good fortune. It was not bad to meet such a person who was willing to accompany her to eat, drink, play and have fun.
Although the Lingnan Palace is very prestigious among the palaces of other surnames, it is still inferior to the Jing Palace. With the General Yuan Palace around, Yin Qianhua is not worried at all that her niece will suffer.
Thinking of Tong Mingyu's expression, Yin Qianhua curled her lips. It was truly pitiful how pitiful all parents are. Mrs. Xiao must be most worried that if her daughter married into the royal palace, her son-in-law would change his mind or marry another concubine. The Xiao family would have no way to help her daughter! If she knew what her son had done for Ping An over the years. If she knew that her son had liked Ping An for more than just one or two years, perhaps she would be relieved!
When they were about to reach the gate of Prince Jing's Mansion, Yun Yichen glanced at Kong Xuzhe who was still chattering incessantly. Did this guy still want to enter the palace?
"How about we go out for a drink?" The most direct way to share good news with friends is to go out for a few drinks together!
"Let's do it another day! I have something to do today." I have tolerated this guy all the way. Does this guy really think that I am as idle as him and don't have to do anything?
After Kong Xuzhe calmed down, he noticed Yun Yichen's impatience. After a moment's reflection, he felt the answer was obvious. This man must be jealous of his boldness. He was so hesitant and hesitant, so why shouldn't he allow others to propose to the Xiao family first? Tsk! Stingy guy.
"We may very well be brothers-in-law in the future. It's not good for you to be so cold to me!"
"You already said that's for the future, there's no need to try to get close to her now!" Yun Yichen frowned and said, his face even darker. The Lingnan Palace had taken action, and he didn't even know how his mother and Madam Xiao were talking. How could he have the time to deal with him?
"I was wrong. Is that okay? Well, next time you go to the Xiao family, just ask me! Their doorman is really annoying and won't open the door to anyone he doesn't know."
Yun Yichen lowered his head and pursed his lips in a gloating manner. After being rejected by the Xiao family, he thought of looking for himself. He didn't know if he would be able to get in next time he went to the Xiao family! He couldn't even protect himself, so he didn't dare to agree to help easily.
"I'll send someone to inform you." Having arrived at the gate of Prince Jing's Mansion, Yun Yichen was the first to dismount. After helping his mother and sister get off the car, he didn't even look at the people around him.
"Xi Zhe, come in and sit down!" Yin Qianhua glared at her son. She could understand their lack of closeness with the Xiao family, as they were wary of boys for safety reasons, fearing they would give someone an opportunity to take advantage. But for her son to remain indifferent to the young prince's proactive overtures was a bit too much. They should be united friends, helping each other and sharing information. It would only benefit both of them.
Kong Xuzhe waved his hand to reject Yin Qianhua's kindness. Yun Yichen was in a bad mood, so he didn't stay and bother her. They were almost relatives, and there would be plenty of opportunities to chat and drink together in the future. There was no need to rush.
Yin Qianhua scolded her son as she walked towards Jinhuayuan. It would be strange if her in-laws and Ping'an liked a boy with such an unpleasant personality!
"It's enough to have that girl who is good at talking. Do I need to learn from her?" Yun Yichen defended himself nonchalantly. Few people could match the little girl's ability to coax people. If she was in a good mood, she could coax people so hard that they couldn't tell east from west. He couldn't learn this skill, nor did he want to learn it.
"Don't you need to coax your wife? Mother tells you that a man who can speak sweet words is much more pleasing than a man who is tongue-tied. There is no woman in this world who doesn't like to hear words of praise and care. You! Think about it carefully!"
"Don't be angry, can't I learn to change? Is this acceptable?" Yun Yichen carefully observed Yin Qianhua's expression, and seeing a smile in her eyes and eyebrows, he felt relieved. It seems that there is no big problem with the future mother-in-law. He and his father can have tea with the future father-in-law some other day. If all goes well, they may be engaged before the New Year, and then... He just disliked Kong Xuzhe for talking nonsense, and now he himself began to have wild thoughts.
"I can handle my mother and Ruonan, but I can't deal with my wife."
"This is too difficult for me. Please spare my son!"
"It turns out that there are times when you admit defeat, brother. It's such a rare scene!" Yun Ruonan was in a very good mood and teased her brother.
The mother and her children chatted and laughed as they walked towards Jinhua Garden. Shortly after they left, Han Ying, her mother, and her two daughters emerged from the other side of the corridor. Yun Ruoqing, a married woman, had returned to her parents' home to complain to her mother. Her in-laws had asked Prince Jing to do something for them, but he had ruthlessly rejected their request with the remark that a married daughter is like spilled water.
This made her in-laws, who already disliked her status as a concubine, even more unhappy. Her husband also took the opportunity to bring two little demons into the courtyard, causing chaos in the mansion all day long. She didn't want to stay there any longer, so she came back to ask Concubine Han for help, either to save her from the pit of fire or to ask her father to help her in-laws.
Concubine Han had no way of helping her daughter! She now lived in fear every day, terrified that one day she would be expelled from the palace by King Jing. With the Han family in decline and her aunt no longer sovereign, she had to be cautious and prudent, even rarely leaving Jinxiu Garden. Contemplating her former glory and contrasting it with the desertedness of today, Concubine Han knew her days of commanding the palace were gone, and would never return.
She could only advise her daughter to be more patient and find ways to please her mother-in-law and husband. Only in this way could her life in the mansion be better.
Concubine Han and her youngest daughter went out to see off their eldest daughter. They overheard Yin Qianhua and the others' conversation and were shocked. Is the Crown Prince going to get married? The Queen Mother and the Han family are still thinking about marrying Han Yueting into the Jingwang Mansion, and Concubine Han is also thinking of taking this opportunity to turn things around! I didn't expect that they had secretly made arrangements. From the tone of it, it seems that things are almost certain. What should I do?
"Who could they be talking about?" Yun Ruoxing thought her mother would know the details, so she turned around and asked.
"They are going to the Yuan family for a banquet today. Could it be General Yuan's granddaughter?" Concubine Han vaguely remembered that there was a girl in the Yuan family who was about the same age as the prince and seemed to have gotten married last year. The remaining little prince was several years older. Could it be her?
"Could it be that Xiao Yao?" Yun Ruoxing gritted her teeth, her face grim. Just because she'd targeted that vixen from the Xiao family in Fengxiang Palace, her father had forbidden her from attending any banquets other than those of the Han family, and her mother had been reprimanded for the consequences. If the princess and her family chose her, she and her mother would never have a chance to rise to prominence again.
"No matter who it is, this news must be quickly passed on to the Queen Mother and the Han family. Let them come up with a plan quickly. It would be best if they could find out who the girl's family is and disrupt the marriage."
Concubine Han knew that her abilities were limited, so she just had to pass the message on, and the rest would be up to her aunt and her family to arrange.
"Qing'er, come here." Concubine Han pulled her two daughters behind the bushes, and then taught Yun Ruoqing how to pass the message to the Han family.
"If you do a good job in this matter, the Queen Mother will definitely reward you. Then your mother will accompany you to meet the Queen Mother. You won't have to worry about your in-laws' affairs anymore." The reason why Concubine Han gave this opportunity to make a contribution to her daughter was because of this.
"Let's see if they still dare to go against me then. Those little devils can just wait to be sold to brothels! Let them serve men every day." Yun Ruoqing said viciously.
Concubine Han had no time to listen to her daughter's harsh words, and temporarily forgot that there was an unmarried girl next to her. She urged her eldest daughter to leave quickly, while the prince had not yet been engaged. If the Han family acted quickly enough, everything might still be in time.
Now it depends on whether the Han family can destroy it faster or the princess can arrange a marriage for her son faster.
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