The maidservant who was bowing to the side was a little puzzled.
Mei Niang, who was also in Guang Tian Fu, was also a little puzzled. She was inexplicably called to play chess with Guang Ling Gong, and Guang Ling Gong did not say a word.
Knowing that Guang Ling Gong was in a bad mood recently, Mei Niang was afraid of saying the wrong thing, so she silently accompanied him.
"Mei Er is not young anymore." Guang Ling Gong, who had been playing chess silently, finally said.
"En?" Mei Niang looked up at him. Usually, this meant … She was not sure, so she tried to ask, "Does Wangye have a suitable candidate?"
Guang Ling Gong seemed to not know how to tell her. After slowly putting down the chess piece, he asked, "What do you think of Niu Youde?"
"Ah!" Mei Niang was stunned for a moment. She blinked her eyes and her gaze flickered a few times. Suddenly, a bit of hope appeared in her heart. She felt that Wang Ye was not a person who spoke without thinking. There must be a reason why he said that. Could it be that he had convinced Niu Youde to divorce his wife? If this was the case, it couldn't be better. She had already heard some rumors that Niu Youde now had another 50 million troops in his hands. In addition, he was a governor, a real person with real power. He could be the support of the mother and daughter in the future. In the future, no one in the Wangfu would dare to easily look at her. She would have the confidence to speak in front of Wangye. In the whole world, she really couldn't find a more suitable son-in-law.
Thinking of this, her heart was really filled with emotion. At first, she heard many people said that Niu Youde had a promising future, so he went all the way to Youding Domain, but in the end, he didn't succeed! It turned out that everyone was right. This Niu Youde did have a promising future, but she really didn't expect him to rise so quickly. He had such achievements at such a young age, and his future was limitless. But a widow beat him to it. How could she say this? What right did that widow have? How could she compare to her daughter? Really, a good man didn't have a good wife.
Now that Wangye suddenly said this, she didn't dare to confirm it, so she tentatively said, "He is worthy of Mei Er, but Niu Youde already has a wife. Mei Er can't be a concubine, right?"
Unexpectedly, Guang Ling Gong lightly said, "In fact, it is not a big deal to be a concubine."
Mei Niang was a little dumbfounded. This was different from what she had imagined. She immediately became a little anxious. She suddenly stood up and said, "Your Highness, are you joking? She is your daughter! No, I won't agree to it. Unless Niu Youde divorces that Yun Zhiqiu, or you think of a way to get rid of her, I won't agree to it! "
The Duke of Guang twisted the chess piece between his fingers and stared at the chessboard. Unmoved, he said, "Didn't you start off as a concubine?"
He did not want to tell Mei Niang about this, but in the end, he still needed her, as a mother, to comfort and console her daughter. He could not bring himself to ask his daughter about this. As for Niu Youde, he was not worried. He had made such a big concession, and there were obvious benefits. Unless Niu Youde was a fool, it would be more likely. Niu Youde had climbed to his current position, so how could he not distinguish the pros and cons? In fact, he even managed to preserve Yun Zhiqiu's position and did not put Niu Youde in a difficult position. Niu Youde had no reason to refuse.
Therefore, after thinking about it, he felt that he had to persuade this woman first. Otherwise, when Mei 'er's news came, this woman would not be able to accept reality and make a fuss.
Mei Niang was determined. "How can that be the same? How can my background be compared to Mei 'er's? Your Highness, even if you don't think for Mei 'er, you should think for yourself. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the world? "
"Mei 'er is my daughter. How can I not think for her? How can I let her be a concubine forever? However, the current situation is more complicated than you think … "The Duke of Guang immediately analyzed the current situation. He made it clear that Mei 'er and Niu Youde were only secretly in a relationship and would not be made public. When it was made public, Yun Zhiqiu would have nothing to do with it. When it was made public, Mei' er would already be Niu Youde's legal wife. As long as Mei 'er wanted to, without Niu Youde's consent, it would be very easy for her to conceive a boy and a girl.
After listening to the end, Mei Niang sat down dejectedly. She understood that her daughter was first and foremost a chess piece. The problem of her daughter's marriage was secondary. This kind of matter was related to the overall plan of the Duke, so she could not refuse.
However, after thinking about it, it was not impossible. She gritted her teeth helplessly and looked at the opposite side. "Your Highness, then you have to promise me that when our relationship is made public, Niu Youde will marry Mei 'er officially!"
The Duke of Guang stood up and walked to her side. He grabbed her soft hand and patted it lightly. He said with relief, "Don't worry, my beloved concubine. Mei 'er is the apple of my eye. I can't wait to dote on her, so how can I ruin her life? I solemnly promise you that when our relationship is made public, Mei 'er will definitely be Niu Youde's legal wife. When that time comes, I will let Mei' er get married in style. I will do whatever it takes to hold a wedding that will make the whole world envious as compensation for Mei 'er. I will not go back on my words! "
Mei Niang lowered her head in silence.
"If Mei 'er contacts you later, I hope you …" The Duke of Guang let go of her hand halfway and took out his Star Bell. Gou Yue had sent a message.
Gou Yue said that he was already on his way back. He added that Niu Youde did not agree and brought Lady Mei 'er back.
The Duke of Guang's teeth almost popped out. He turned around and shook his Star Bell angrily. It's impossible for him to not agree! Is there a problem with your attitude?
Gou Yue thought that there might be a problem with my attitude. However, you can't expect me to beg him in such a matter. He immediately explained the situation again.
He really did not agree. The Duke of Guang's face turned green. He gripped his Star Bell tightly and said fiercely, "I gave you a chance, but you didn't want it. Since you are seeking death, then don't blame me!"
Unlike the matter with Gao Yan, he was really angered this time. This was a huge humiliation to him!
Mei Niang raised her head in shock. She felt the murderous aura from the Duke of Guang. She stood up and asked, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"
Hearing the voice behind him, the Duke of Guang almost spat out a mouthful of blood. However, he was sure that this matter would succeed. He even told Mei Niang about it. Without looking at her face, he strode out and said, "You don't have to feel wronged anymore. I regret my decision. I don't want Mei 'er to marry him anymore!"
With one sentence, he managed to salvage the situation.
"…" Mei Niang was speechless. She suddenly ran to the door. She wanted to say that she didn't feel wronged. This matter could still be discussed. She could also urge her daughter to give birth to a boy and a girl as soon as possible. In fact, when she heard that her daughter would eventually become the official wife, she had no objections. She was just being unreasonable just now. Otherwise, she would appear too snobbish in front of the Duke of Guang. She really couldn't find a better candidate. As long as her daughter confirmed her relationship with Niu Youde, even if it was in secret, she would immediately have a golden body protecting her in the Duke's Mansion. She would be the son-in-law of the governor who controlled 50 million elite soldiers! Moreover, these 50 million elite soldiers were not under the Duke's control. If anything happened to the Duke, the Duke would have to consider and protect her.
However, when she ran to the door, the Duke of Guang was nowhere to be seen …
"Humph! This Duke of Guang is really shameless! "
In the Starry Hall, Qing Zhu, who was sitting behind the table, snorted after hearing Sima Wentian's secret report. However, he was still in a good mood, as this meant that Niu Youde could still see the big picture clearly. The power was on his side and not on the Duke of Guang's side. He was very satisfied that Niu Youde was not tempted by external factors and was determined to follow Yuan Venerate Qing.
Of course, this was not the only thing that pleased him. There was also the head of Ying Jiuguang that Wu Qu was holding in his hands.
Now, all his trusted aides were present. Pojun and Wu Qu had already led the guards back.
Sima Wentian's report was a secret report, so no one knew what Qing Zhu meant by scolding the Duke of Guang.
Qing Zhu obviously didn't want to talk about the spies around Niu Youde either. He looked at Ying Jiuguang's head and asked, "Where are the important people of the Ying Family?"
Pojun shook his head. "By the time we reached Ying Jiuguang's lair, those people were already gone. They probably escaped."
Sima Wentian reported again, "Your Majesty, according to the spies of the Ying Family, Zuo 'er gathered some of the important family members of the Ying Family together before Ying Jiuguang set off. After Ying Jiuguang set off, Zuo' er left with some people. He probably brought the important family members of the Ying Family to the Unknown Star Domain. Our spies were unable to infiltrate them, so it will be difficult to find them now."
Qing Zhu sneered. "Then let's not care about him. Once Ying Jiuguang falls, those people won't be able to do anything. Teng Fei and Cheng Taize are afraid that they will seek revenge and will try their best to eliminate them. Let the two of them worry about that."
As soon as he said that, his eyebrows twitched as a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He took out a Star Bell. Zhan Ruyi had actually taken the initiative to contact him.
Everyone looked at him, wondering who it was that had actually contacted Qing Zhu directly.
After a short while, Qing Zhu found out that Zhan Ruyi wanted to see him. He glanced at Pojun. With Pojun around, he didn't dare to mention Zhan Ruyi, especially at a time like this. Without batting an eyelid, he put away the Star Bell and said, "Alright, report to me if there's anything. You've all worked hard. Go back and rest."
"Yes!" Pojun and the others cupped their fists and took their leave.
Once they left, Qing Zhu immediately stood up. "Let's go to the Eastern Palace!"
"…" Shangguan Qing was speechless. He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for Qing Zhu. He finally understood why Qing Zhu suddenly sent these people away. It turned out that he was afraid of Pojun!
He knew all too well that it was fortunate that he didn't let Pojun know about this. Otherwise, if they were to disband because of Zhan Ruyi while they were discussing important matters, Pojun's murderous temper would probably erupt. He might even lead his troops to massacre the Eastern Palace and take Zhan Ruyi's head.
Qing Zhu's pace was faster than usual. The two of them arrived at the Eastern Palace.
As soon as they entered the main hall and saw Zhan Ruyi, before Qing Zhu could say anything, Zhan Ruyi had already knelt down with a thud and presented a jade archive with both hands.
Qing Zhu was taken aback. He hurriedly stepped forward to help her up. "Beloved Concubine, why are you being so courteous?"
Zhan Ruyi refused to get up. She presented the jade archive to him. "Please pardon these people, Your Imperial Majesty!"
Qing Zhu hesitated. He took the jade archive and glanced at it. Immediately, he felt a headache coming on. He regretted letting Zhan Ruyi contact Zhan Ping and his wife. However, he was afraid that she would take things too hard, so he let her contact her parents. He was certain that this list was provided by Zhan Ping.
It was none other than the troops who had followed Zhan Ping and refused to surrender. These people had all died in battle, and Zhan Ping wanted to protect their families from being humiliated.
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