"What? Marry Zheng'er? "Xia Fu was a little confused.
"Yes, isn't Zheng'er's first wife unlucky? She passed away last year. There are still three months before Zheng'er's mourning period. Dong Ge came here this time to find a husband for your daughter. Could it be that Dong Ge looks down on our Jia family and is unwilling to marry his daughter? "Jia Jing joked, but he was very nervous in his heart.
"Of course I'm not looking down on you. It's just that I'm only a Sixth Rank Lieutenant. How can my daughter be worthy of the Heir of Ningguo Mansion? Brother Jing, please don't joke around." Father Xia shook his head. Although it was said that a daughter would be married off to a high family, this family's status was really too high. He only had this daughter in his forties. Naturally, he hoped that her future life would be as she wished. If the family's status was too high, they would not put his daughter in their eyes.
"Dong Ge has saved my father so many times. Based on this, even if Dong Ge is a virgin, your daughter can be my daughter-in-law." Jia Jing was a little relieved. Fortunately, Dong Ge's character was the same as before. He was not interested in power.
"I'm Ning Guogong's personal guard. It's natural for me to protect him. It's not worth mentioning." At that time, he was not the only personal guard of Ning Guogong. There were also many personal guards who had saved Ning Guogong. If Brother Jing married all these people's daughters, he did not know how many sons he would have.
Hearing Xia Fu's words, Jia Jing was even more satisfied. He could see that Dong Ge was sincere. Before, he also wanted to marry Dong Ge's daughter for his son. Based on the current situation, Dong Ge would definitely not agree at that time. However, the situation was different now. Unless Dong Ge was willing to let his daughter go to the Crown Prince's East Palace, Dong Ge had no choice.
"Dong Ge must have met a lot of old friends in Beijing this time, right?" Jia Jing suddenly changed the topic.
"Yes, we haven't seen each other in many years. Let's take this opportunity to pay them a visit. Many of my old companions are no longer with us." Xia Fu sighed. Time really did pass quickly. He was almost sixty now.
"His Majesty also knows that you've come to the capital. He was wondering when he could meet you," Jia Jingdao said.
"I'm just a small official of Secondary Class Level Six. I'm not qualified to meet the emperor." Seeing that Jia Jing didn't mention marrying his daughter to his son, Xia Fu finally relaxed. However, he didn't know that Jia Jing, as a literati, liked to beat around the bush. There was a bigger thunder to come.
"His Majesty still remembers that you saved him. He knows that you've come to the capital this time to find a husband for your daughter. He wants to let the Crown Prince take your daughter as his concubine," Jia Jing said lightly.
"Pa …" The teacup in Xia Fu's hand fell to the ground. He came back to his senses and hurriedly said, "No, absolutely not." Thinking of his daughter's temper, even if she pretended to be good now, one day she would be exposed. What if she accidentally hit the Crown Prince? What would he do then? Besides, with his status, he couldn't help the Crown Prince at all. His daughter's life in the East Palace was definitely not easy. Thinking of his precious daughter's life in the East Palace, Xia Fu's heart began to ache.
"Dong Ge, don't worry. His Majesty just said it casually. Uncle from Xi Province also knows Dong Ge's temper. I'm afraid that he wouldn't be willing to let his daughter marry into the royal family. After all, if Dong Ge had stayed in the capital, his official position would have been higher than Secondary Class Level Six. Thinking that Zheng 'er's wife passed away early and his wife's mourning period is coming soon, he said that I've decided to marry Dong Ge's daughter to his son. His Majesty will let it go," Jia Jing comforted him.
Finally, Xia Fu heaved a sigh of relief. Thank goodness.
Jia Jing waited for Xia Fu to heave a sigh of relief before continuing, "So, Dong Ge only has two choices now. One is to send your daughter to the East Palace to be the Crown Prince's concubine, or after Zheng 'er finishes mourning for his wife, our families will become in-laws and let your daughter marry Zheng' er."
"Is there no other way?" Xia Fu looked at Jia Jing pitifully.
Jia Jing picked up the teacup and took a small sip to hide the smile on his face. After he composed himself, he put down the teacup and shook his head solemnly.
At this moment, Xia Fu's expression became even more pitiful.
"I know this is a difficult decision. Dong Ge will think about it when he goes back and discuss it with your wife," Jia Jing said deliberately. In fact, this was not a difficult decision. Dong Ge's daughter marrying Zheng 'er was the best choice. After all, the Emperor had already made the decision once. If Dong Ge chose the Crown Prince, even if the Summer Girl married into the Crown Prince's East Palace, it would give the Emperor the impression that he was greedy for power. At that time, it would be much easier for the Jia family to separate from the Summer Girl. If things really came to that point, even if Dong Ge had saved his father's life, he would have to give up Dong Ge for the sake of the family.
Xia Fu returned to the Sakura Temple worriedly.
"What's wrong? Did something happen?" Xia Fu's mother asked worriedly when she saw Xia Fu's expression.
Xia Fu told his wife what Jia Jing said. Xia Fu's mother also became worried. If possible, she did not want to choose either of the two. Her husband was only a minor sixth-rank official. How could he be worthy of such a wealthy family? "If that's the case, then call Xiao Luer over and let her choose for herself," Xia Fu's mother sighed.
"Ah? Marrying Count Jia's son? " Xia Lu, who was called over, was dumbfounded. Marrying a Jia Zhen? Was this a joke? She did not want to be like Madam You. That bastard Jia Zhen could be said to be the most detestable person in the Jia family. Even though Jia Zhen later sold Jia Yingchun, Jia Yingchun was already so old and had yet to find a husband. Although she was sold, she was still married off. At that time, the Jia family had not completely collapsed. If she could stand up on her own, her ending would not be so tragic. At least, it would be better than Tanchun, who had left for a political marriage, Xichun, who had become a monk, and Shi Xiangyun, who had fallen into prostitution.
However, Jia Zhen suppressed her son and took over her daughter-in-law. Later on, her daughter-in-law's two younger sisters were also defiled by him. There was also Jia Qiang. According to some Redologists, the two of them also had that kind of relationship. Haha, she was marrying a Jia Zhen. Was this a joke? Moreover, the ending of the Jia family in the future was not too tragic. She had already thought about it. In the future, she must stay away from the Jia family and not involve her.
Seeing that Xia Lu was not very willing, Xia Fu and Xia Fu's mother mentioned the other option, which was to become the Crown Prince's concubine.
Xia Lu only felt that it was even more ridiculous. The Crown Prince? The legendary loyal and righteous old prince who ruined everything? Was there a mistake? In comparison, Jia Zhen was actually a good choice. At least she would be the main wife. Moreover, there was still a long time before the Jia family collapsed. There was enough time for her to make arrangements. Xia Lu felt that she was going crazy.
"Are there only these two options?" Xia Lu looked at her father pitifully. Father, these two options were not what she wanted.
Xia Fu shook his head. He looked at his daughter and felt guilty.
Looking at Xia Fu's guilty expression, Xia Lu understood that there was really no other choice. Xia Lu cursed in her heart. Damned feudal society, damned imperial power. Who gave her the right to marry whoever she wanted. "Then let's choose the heir of Count Jia." She had to choose early or late. Compared to becoming the Crown Prince's concubine, becoming the Jia Zhen's daughter-in-law was also a good choice. However, the Jia Zhen should not expect her to be like Madam You. Xia Lu narrowed her eyes.
While Luo Yingyuan was talking about Xia Lu's marriage, in Ninggyeongdang, Jia Jing and Madam Jia were also talking about Xia Lu's marriage.
"What do you think of Dong Ge's daughter?" Jia Jing asked.
"She is a little shy, has a sweet mouth, and has a good personality. What's wrong?" Madam Jia asked.
Jia Jing told her that the Emperor wanted to let Xia Lu become the Crown Prince's concubine. Then he continued, "Dong Ge will definitely agree to let his daughter marry Zheng 'er in the future. At that time, you can deal with Zheng' er's first wife." In the end, marrying a second wife still required the consent of the first wife.
Madam Jia and Jia Jing had a very good relationship. She immediately understood why they did not want to let the Summer Girl become the Crown Prince's concubine. Fortunately, she also liked the Summer Girl. Originally, she wanted to let the Summer Girl become Jia Zhen's wife. Although it was a little troublesome to deal with the Jia Zhen's first wife, fortunately, she had already made preparations.
"Don't worry, that family still claims to be pure and clean. The whole family seems to have entered into the eyes of money. When the time comes, although it will take some effort to persuade them, it will not be difficult to deal with." At most, she would lose some money. If they kept pestering her, she could directly use the Emperor's name. Earlier, she saw that they had just lost their daughter, so she did not care about them. If they were really stubborn, then don't blame her for being ruthless.
"Well, when Dong Ge comes back, you can also talk to Zheng 'er." Jia Jing still doted on his only son, although he usually did not like Jia Zhen.
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