Concubine Xiao's Plot
Jing Xuan was so sad that tears flowed from her eyes.
She didn't forget to complain, "Since Imperial Mother already knew, why didn't you tell me earlier? You made me look like a clown. "
"Xuan 'er …"
"Now that I've lost all my face, how can I face anyone?" Jing Xuan cried.
Concubine Xiao's face darkened. Her heart ached as she sat beside Jing Xuan. She stroked Jing Xuan's back and softened her tone.
"Imperial Mother only found out later. I wanted to tell you after today's matter is over, so that you can give up."
Jing Xuan only cared about crying.
"You embarrassed me in public today, and I haven't taught you a lesson. Alright, alright, don't cry anymore. This is not the time for you to cry."
Concubine Xiao let out a heavy sigh after she finished speaking.
Jing Xuan wiped away her tears and glanced at her mother. She saw that her mother had a heavy heart and a grave expression on her face.
She sniffed and asked, "What's wrong, Imperial Mother?"
"It's because of Qujiang's matter!" Concubine Xiao got up and continued to sigh, "Just now, I went to see your Imperial Father and found out that the people of Qujiang came to the capital to propose a marriage for the King of Qujiang."
"Propose? Jing Xuan's tears came and went quickly. She asked, "Since it's a marriage proposal, why is Imperial Mother so upset?"
"This time, the other party is still the King of Qujiang. Your Imperial Father is very worried, so he can't just casually choose a woman. That year, your marriage with Yuanyuan was canceled. Now that you're not young anymore, and from your Imperial Father's tone, it seems that he wants to marry you."
Hearing this, Jing Xuan was shocked.
She hurried forward and grabbed Concubine Xiao's wrist. She said anxiously, "Imperial Mother, I will never marry Qujiang. You know that the King of Qujiang is over fifty years old. How can Imperial Father be so cruel? Imperial Mother, you have to help me! "
Tears welled up in her eyes.
Concubine Xiao raised her hand and caressed Jing Xuan's head. She looked at Jing Xuan with a pained expression. "Xuan 'er, Imperial Mother certainly doesn't want you to marry him, but this matter concerns the peace between the two countries. As a princess, there are some things that even Imperial Mother can't decide. But don't worry, Imperial Mother will discuss it with your Imperial Father."
"Then, if Imperial Father insists on sending me over, does that mean …" Jing Xuan was anxious and upset.
From the moment she was born, she already knew that even if she was a high and mighty princess, her marriage was ultimately not up to her.
First, as a chess piece, he was assigned by the emperor to a certain minister or grand official in the court to stabilize the situation in the court.
Secondly, as a sharp sword, it shot towards other countries, as a weapon of marriage.
Princesses had always been like this since ancient times.
Jing Xuan couldn't escape either.
However, she didn't expect that she would be unable to escape the marriage proposal of the old Qujiang King.
She tugged at the corner of her clothes while crying her eyes out.
Concubine Xiao only had this one daughter, so she naturally couldn't bear to part with her.
She held Jing Xuan's hand and confidently said, "Don't worry, Imperial Mother will absolutely not allow your Imperial Father to marry you."
"But if Imperial Father issues a decree, Imperial Mother can't do anything!
"Then, before your Imperial Father issues the decree, stop him from having this idea."
"Eh?"
Jing Xuan didn't understand, but her heart was filled with sadness. She buried herself in Concubine Xiao's bosom and cried.
The next morning.
Concubine Xiao personally brewed a bowl of ginseng soup and brought it to Fuyang Hall.
Qi Zhen emperor was reading the memorials, but he was absent-minded and gloomy.
The old eunuch, Eunuch Zhang, bowed and said, "If Your Majesty is tired, why don't you rest for a while?"
"I'm not tired. I'm just worried about Qujiang's marriage proposal."
"Could it be that Your Majesty is thinking about which princess to marry?"
"You old man, you are the one who knows my thoughts the best."
Eunuch Zhang smiled. "This servant has been by Your Majesty's side for decades. If I can't even see this, then what qualifications do I have to stay by Your Majesty's side?
Qi Zhen emperor put down the memorials and sighed. He raised his head and looked at Eunuch Zhang.
He asked, "Then tell me, is it good or bad for me to let Jing Xuan marry?"
Eunuch Zhang thought for a moment and bowed. "Princess Jing Xuan is intelligent, quick-witted, cute, and beautiful. If she marries Qujiang, it's fine. However, although the princess has her merits, her personality is a bit loose and lively. If she marries into another country, I'm afraid she'll cause trouble without anyone by her side."
Qi Zhen emperor nodded, but he still frowned.
"But among my many daughters, only Jing Xuan has just reached marriageable age."
What a headache!
At this time, Concubine Xiao entered.
"This concubine greets Your Majesty."
She bent her knees and saluted.
Qi Zhen emperor raised his hand. "Concubine Xiao doesn't need to be so polite."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
She ordered the servants to serve the ginseng soup and placed it on the table. Then, she sat down on the banquet table.
She smiled amiably and said gently, "Your Majesty, this concubine heard from the palace servants that you've been waiting for Qin Zhe all night. This concubine personally boiled a bowl of ginseng soup for Your Majesty."
"Concubine Xiao is considerate."
Qi Zhen emperor took a sip of the ginseng soup and put it down.
Concubine Xiao narrowed her eyes at the memorial on the table and said, "Yesterday, Your Majesty and I talked nonsense about wanting to marry Xuan 'er to Qujiang. I wonder if Your Majesty has made up your mind?"
Qi Zhen emperor wasn't stupid. Concubine Xiao was obviously here to sound him out.
He frowned. "We still have to discuss this matter with the ministers. It hasn't been decided yet."
'It's good that it hasn't been decided yet!
There's still room for negotiation! '
Concubine Xiao's phoenix eyes curled. She opened her mouth and said, "Your Majesty, although Xuan 'er is a princess and her marriage has always been decided by Your Majesty, you should know that this concubine only has one daughter. If she marries to Qujiang, this concubine's heart will be extremely sad."
She had a bitter expression on her face.
"Among my many daughters, Xuan 'er has a lively personality and I like her very much. However, this matter involves the friendship between our two countries. I hope Concubine Xiao can understand this point."
Qi Zhen emperor didn't know if he was affected by Concubine Xiao's soft voice, but his tone was no longer as dignified as when he was in the imperial court.
Concubine Xiao continued to speak bitterly, "This concubine naturally understands, but Your Majesty should know that Qujiang King is already forty years old while Xuan 'er is only seventeen. Since Your Majesty loves Xuan' er, how could you bear to marry her?"
"We also don't want to, but there's no other candidate besides Xuan 'er."
Helpless!
Concubine Xiao's eyes suddenly became sharp. She whispered, "This concubine knows someone."
"Oh? Who? "
"Could it be that Your Majesty has forgotten about Empress Xuanshu's niece, Kong Yu?"
Concubine Xiao's expression became fierce, but she hid it well.
Kong Yu?
Qi Zhen's eyes lit up when he heard this.
Concubine Xiao didn't forget to add fuel to the fire.
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