Chapter 159 The Prince Selects a Concubine
Xiao Yanqing frowned. Ultimately, they underestimated the enemy.
"Today is not entirely without gain. Chu Yunqing is the legitimate daughter of the Xuanping Marquisate. If you marry her, the Xuanping Marquisate will become your right-hand man in the future."
Xiao Yanqing showed disdain, "What right-hand man? There's not a single capable one!"
Xiao Wanzhen choked, "As the saying goes, even a rotten boat still has three pounds of nails. Even if the Xuanping Marquisate is in decline, it is still a marquisate. There is no harm in you marrying the daughter of the Chu family."
At this point, Xiao Yanqing could only comfort himself in this way.
He could marry Chu Yunqing, but it was impossible for him to give up Lu Zhiran!
"If this plan fails, Lu Zhiran will definitely be more vigilant, and it will be difficult to use the same trick again."
If I can't get her, then I can only destroy her.
Before this, they had already sent people to Xiping to make plans. If Lu Zhiran continued to be rude, then he would have no choice but to destroy her business and reputation according to the plan!
He couldn't get what he couldn't get, so he definitely couldn't let Xiao Yanci take advantage of it.
Xiao Wanzhen didn't know about what happened in Xiping. Her mind was working fast and she came up with another idea.
"You are now of age to choose a concubine. Since this incident has happened today, why not have your mother take advantage of the situation and propose to your father to move up the selection process? At that time, Lu Zhiran can be included in the selection list, and we can then make some arrangements to facilitate this."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yanqing pondered for a moment and nodded slowly.
"This plan is feasible. Let's do as the Imperial Sister says."
Xiao Yanqing was anxious and did not stay any longer, so he went straight into the palace.
He met Emperor Defeng and told him what had happened in the Lu family, his words were sincere and his attitude was genuine.
"Although I was eager to save her, I did have physical contact with Miss Chu. As a man, I should take responsibility for her. I hereby request the Emperor's permission to grant us a marriage."
This was just a small matter for Emperor Defeng, but Xiao Yanqing's responsible attitude also made him very satisfied.
"Although the Chu family's daughter is the daughter of a marquis, her status is not worthy of the position of princess. Therefore, she will be granted the title of concubine."
Xiao Yanqing quickly accepted the order and expressed his gratitude.
The imperial edict was immediately sent to the Marquis Xuanping's Mansion. Everyone in the mansion knelt down to receive the edict. Chu Yunqing stood straight with a bright look, like a proud peacock.
After hearing what the eunuch read out, she felt a little disappointed.
It turned out that she was just a concubine. She thought that she could be directly canonized as the principal wife.
But this result was already a great surprise for Chu Dingfeng and Jiang.
I didn't expect that I could bring back such great news just by attending a banquet.
If their mansion could produce a concubine, it would be a great blessing for their ancestors.
Everyone happily accepted the decree and expressed their gratitude. They also ordered someone to give the eunuch who announced the decree a generous red envelope and politely sent him away.
Jiang held Chu Yunqing's hand, her eyes full of pride, "That's great, Qing'er, you will be the Sixth Prince's concubine in the future."
Chu Yunqing was very happy holding the imperial edict, but she pretended to be reserved on the surface.
"She's just a concubine, there's nothing to be proud of. If she were the principal wife..."
Chu Dingfeng quickly scolded, "Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all the emperor's grace. How can you be so picky? When you enter the Sixth Prince's Mansion in the future, you must be careful with your words and actions. You must not be so outspoken as you are now."
Chu Yunqing prided himself on his different status, and stood up straighter in front of Chu Dingfeng.
"Father, I am no longer the same as I was before. Please stop looking at me with old eyes. Just wait and see. I will definitely restore the Marquisate to its former glory."
After saying this, she looked at Zhao Shuning with great pride, feeling very superior.
So what if Zhao Shuning had medical skills? She could only be cautious and humble in front of the nobles, while she didn't need to do anything to make the status of the Marquis's mansion rise.
It is clear at a glance which is higher and which is lower.
Zhao Shuning frowned secretly, and a trace of doubt arose in his heart. Was this move of his right?
Chu Yunqing was looking forward to entering the palace before the main wife and becoming the sole hostess of the Sixth Prince's Mansion. However, she didn't expect that what she got first was the news that the Emperor had ordered the selection of concubines for the fifth, sixth, and seventh princes.
In this way, she can only enter the house with another concubine after the main wife enters the house, and she no longer has the advantage of entering the house first!
Chu Yunqing was so angry that he had a tantrum in the house.
A cold voice came, "At this point, if you still don't know how to control your temper, you won't be able to achieve anything even if you enter the Sixth Prince's Mansion."
Chu Yunqing turned around and saw Zhao Shuning standing by the door, looking at her coldly.
Chu Yunqing said angrily, "Who do you think you are? What qualifications do you have to say these things in front of me?"
This idiot started to act arrogant before he even gained power.
But this chess piece was activated by myself. No matter how stupid it is, I have to train it well and never let it bring trouble to myself.
Zhao Shuning looked at her with a half-smile, "Have you ever thought about why the emperor would issue this decree for the prince to choose a concubine at this time?"
Chu Yunqing was stunned, a look of confusion appeared on his face.
Zhao Shuning cursed her in his heart, "What a fool!", but he had to patiently explain things to her.
"If my guess is correct, this decree was requested by the Sixth Prince himself."
Chu Yunqing didn't believe it, "Impossible!"
"What's impossible? Didn't you notice that the Sixth Prince initially thought he was saving Lu Zhiran, but later realized it was you he saved, and his attitude changed?"
Chu Yunqing recalled the details before and after the incident, and her face became increasingly ugly.
"Am I not as good as Lu Zhiran, the second-married woman?"
Zhao Shuning asked back, "What do you think?"
Feeling her mockery, Chu Yunqing became angry and said, "Did you come here just to mock me?"
"Of course not. I'm just trying to clear your head. Don't get carried away thinking you're about to soar to fame and fortune. This opportunity is entirely a matter of chance. If you don't put yourself in the right place and be careful with your words and actions, all those days of wealth and glory you fantasize about will be shattered, and the entire Marquisate will be buried with you."
"Don't be alarmist!"
This idiot, if I don't explain it clearly to her, she will never understand.
"Then I'll tell you one more thing. Falling into the water today was a setup. The rescue and the arranged marriage were all planned."
Chu Yunqing was stunned for a moment, then immediately shouted, "I said someone pushed me, and it turned out to be true, someone framed me!"
Zhao Shuning glanced at her with disdain. "Who would go to such great lengths to harm someone like you?"
Chu Yunqing was stunned, "You clearly said it was a game..."
Halfway through her speech, she finally realized what was going on and her eyes widened.
"Could it be that this game is set up for Lu Zhiran?"
"Not too stupid. This situation was originally intended for Lu Zhiran, but you intervened and foiled the Sixth Prince's plan. In the end, he had to take you as his concubine. Do you still think you are lucky to be treated differently by the Sixth Prince?"
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