Chapter 371 Empress Sun is in trouble
Emperor Defeng felt uneasy immediately. "That boy fooled you with just a few sweet words?"
Xiao Baozhu blushed, "He didn't deceive me. I've known him since childhood and I know his character."
She unconsciously began to defend him. Seeing this, Emperor Defeng knew that he had to agree to the marriage whether he wanted to or not.
He had just summoned Sun Muzhi to the emperor, and he confessed all his feelings towards Xiao Baozhu, including the method of using Xuetuan to win her favor.
The old father was more or less unhappy that his daughter had been being cared about for so many years.
But this man's attitude was sincere, his words were earnest, and he was full of sincerity, so Emperor Defeng couldn't help but feel touched.
Emperor Defeng asked Sun Muzhi another question.
"If you marry the princess, your career will inevitably be affected. Are you willing to let your talents be buried?"
Sun Muzhi's tone was slow and firm.
"I am where I am today thanks to the princess's help back then. The princess is a guiding light in my heart. Wherever the princess is, that is the direction I will pursue. For the princess, I am willing to do anything."
After hearing this, Emperor Defeng couldn't help but sigh that the person who used to be tongue-tied could now be so eloquent.
Emperor Defeng had to send people to check how much of what Sun Muzhi said was true or false.
Xiao Baozhu's attitude was also crucial, which was why he made this trip.
I never thought that my daughter was also eager to get married, and she didn't hide it at all and told it directly.
When the matter was still undecided, Emperor Defeng was worried about it.
Now that things were quickly coming to light, Emperor Defeng became inexplicably melancholy again.
He did not agree to this matter immediately, but said that he would consider it again. Xiao Baozhu's heart suddenly became nervous.
Three days later, Emperor Defeng investigated Sun Muzhi's family background and character.
Although he and Zhen were not biological children, they were better than biological parents, and he was very filial to Zhen.
This made Emperor Defeng very satisfied.
A filial person will not have bad character.
The only thing that made Emperor Defeng a little worried was his background. He was abandoned at the beginning, and he didn't know whether his true identity would be any hindrance.
Emperor Defeng ordered people to investigate, but since the incident happened more than ten years ago, it would probably not be easy to get to the bottom of it.
Xiao Baozhu has been running to the imperial study from time to time these days, and her attitude is very attentive.
Emperor Defeng was so angry that he almost laughed.
"You little girl, are you really that eager to get married? You come to me eight hundred times a day, and you won't feel at ease until you see me issue the imperial decree to arrange your marriage."
Xiao Baozhu's cheeks flushed slightly when Emperor Defeng pointed out her thoughts.
Emperor Defeng really drafted the decree in front of her. Xiao Baozhu tried her best to keep her composure, but the corners of her lips still rose slightly uncontrollably.
When the imperial decree granting the marriage was issued, many people in the court were shocked.
There was no sound at all before.
Moreover, everyone was surprised by the choice of Sun Muzhi as the son-in-law, and all kinds of discussions were heard.
In Jinshuihe Lane, Zhen was so happy that she didn't know what to do. Sun Muzhi, who was always cold and stern, also smiled and his eyes were surprisingly bright.
In Kunning Palace, Empress Sun's face clearly showed a hint of relief.
Nanny Wu smiled and said to Empress Sun, "I heard that the princess has been in a very good mood recently, which shows that she is indeed very satisfied with this marriage. You can rest assured now."
Empress Sun smiled.
Although the marriage was arranged, the wedding date was not set.
Xiao Baozhu's birthday is the first day of March. After this birthday, she will reach the age of marriage.
She can only get married after she reaches the age of 15.
Empress Sun murmured, "There's still more than a month left."
Her old bones can still hold on a little longer. No matter what, she will hold on until she reaches the age of 15 and gets married.
The Lantern Festival is here in the blink of an eye.
This year, there was a palace banquet as usual, as well as a large-scale fireworks show.
The palace was particularly lively that day, with several princes gathered together, and Emperor Defeng was in a very good mood.
His gaze turned and fell on one of the people who was a little thin and had a slightly childish face.
He is the eighth prince Xiao Yanlin.
He was only a dozen days older than Xiao Baozhu, and not yet fifteen years old. Among the princes, he was the only one who had not been crowned king, married, or attended court.
He seldom appeared in front of Emperor Defeng, so Emperor Defeng never thought of his son.
I saw it today and just remembered it.
Baozhu's marriage has been arranged, but no one is taking care of Lao Ba's marriage.
These matters should have been handled by the Queen, but the Queen's situation was special and had to be dealt with separately.
"Old Eight, when spring comes, we'll choose a princess for you. Do you have a favorite?"
The eighth prince Xiao Yanlin was stunned. He didn't expect his father to suddenly call on him.
Others didn't expect that all their eyes would fall on him.
He had a baby face and a body shape comparable to his older brothers, but he looked as immature as a child.
When he heard about marrying a princess, his face turned red instantly and he felt awkward.
"I will leave it to the Emperor's arrangements."
Emperor Defeng felt even more displeased when he saw that he lacked the royal bearing.
But today is a good day, so Emperor Defeng did not show it.
He didn't say anything more to the Eighth Prince, and everyone turned their eyes away.
Empress Sun left the table first, just like last time, and no one was surprised.
Unexpectedly, when everyone was watching the fireworks, a palace servant came hurriedly to report.
"Your Majesty, this is terrible! The Queen has fallen and is now unconscious. Her condition is not good..."
These words were like a thunderclap, striking everyone's head.
The smile on Xiao Baozhu's face froze instantly, and her heart sank suddenly.
Prince Rui's expression also changed suddenly.
Emperor Defeng said solemnly, "How could he fall down out of nowhere? How did the servants serve him?"
The palace maid lowered her head and her voice trembled.
"Yes, it was Concubine Li. She accidentally pushed the Queen."
Xiao Yanqing, who was originally daydreaming, suddenly woke up with a start.
Immediately, a chill rose from the soles of his feet.
When did my mother leave? Why did she go looking for the queen? What happened between them?
He immediately scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about? Why would my mother push my mother?"
You must never admit to this crime!
Otherwise, he would also be implicated and would never be able to recover.
The palace maid was speechless.
Emperor Defeng's knife-like gaze swept towards him.
"You'll know the reason if you go and see for yourself."
Xiao Baozhu no longer cared about anything else and ran towards the harem.
A panic arose in her heart, a panic so fierce that she had never experienced before.
Empress Sun was lying on the bed, her face pale and without a trace of blood.
On the side, Concubine Li's face was also pale, and her eyes were full of panic and anxiety.
The imperial physician arrived immediately and was giving acupuncture to Empress Sun.
Emperor Defeng and his entourage arrived and immediately shouted at Concubine Li, "What on earth is going on?"
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