Wei Zheng knew that he could not refuse.
He was the one who came up with the plan.
Now that this matter had fallen on him, if he refused, wouldn't it mean that others could do it but he couldn't? If he did not set an example now, when he made a suggestion in the future, it would not be persuasive and no one would agree.
Wei Zheng felt that he had been caught in a trap of his own making.
He was looking for trouble.
Wei Zheng's thoughts turned quickly. After thinking for a while, he said, "Crown Prince, in principle, I agree with this marriage. However, there is a problem in this matter. Will the Du family agree to this marriage? If the Du family refuses, even if it is our wishful thinking, it will be useless. In the end, we still need the Du family's agreement. "
Hope grew in his heart.
He hoped that the Du family would refuse.
Because the Eastern Palace and the Duke of Qin were at odds and could not coexist. Under such circumstances, if his daughter married into the Du family, once Li Jiancheng ascended the throne, Li Shimin's line would be uprooted. At that time, no one in the Du family would be able to survive. His daughter would also die.
This was something that Wei Zheng did not want to see.
Li Shentong's eyes flashed with a look of schadenfreude. He said with a smile, "Wei Xima, this matter is actually not difficult. Whether the Du family is willing or not is not important. "
"As long as His Majesty grants the marriage, even if the Du family is unwilling, they can only agree."
"My suggestion is for the Crown Prince to enter the palace and request an audience with His Majesty to facilitate the marriage between Wei Yuanchun and Du Gou. As long as this marriage is successful, it will be tantamount to tearing the Du family and the Duke of Qin's Residence apart. "
Li Shentong said with a smile, "Especially with Wei Yuanchun's influence, Du Gou will definitely lean towards the Eastern Palace. At that time, Du Ruhui will be in a dilemma. This is a good opportunity to deal with the Du family. "
"Not bad, not bad!"
Li Jiancheng hurriedly nodded.
He agreed with this arrangement.
Li Jiancheng smiled and continued, "Xuancheng, Duke Huai An's suggestion is extremely appropriate. This matter is decided. I will enter the palace and request an edict for your daughter's marriage. "
When Wei Zheng saw this, especially when everyone else was watching, Wei Zheng couldn't refuse at all.
He could only agree.
Wei Zheng took a deep breath and said, "This subject obeys."
Li Jiancheng said, "Alright, let's set the general direction. This prince will enter the palace tomorrow to ask for the decree. You can all go back. After all, it's the end of the year and everyone has their own matters to attend to. "
Wei Zheng said, "Crown Prince, the matter of the imperial edict can be postponed until after the new year. This matter could not be rushed. After all, if it's too hasty, I'm afraid it'll arouse His Majesty's suspicion. "
Li Jiancheng said, "That's right. What Xuan Cheng said makes sense. Let's wait for a while."
Then, Li Jiancheng waved his hand and said, "All of you, leave!"
Everyone then left.
By the time Wei Zheng left the Eastern Palace and returned home, it was already late at night. The whole family was gathered together.
Wei Zheng's expression was slightly heavy, but he didn't reveal it. After all, it was the end of the year, and the whole family was gathered together happily. Wei Zheng couldn't bear to tell him that Wei Yuanchun was going to marry Du Gou at this time.
After the New Year's Eve, Wei Zheng and his wife returned to their room.
Wei Zheng's wife, Madam Pei, asked, "Husband, is there something on your mind?"
Wei Zheng smiled. "No!"
"You do!"
Madam Pei said confidently. "I've been by your side for so many years, how can I not understand you? You must have something on your mind. Even though you were forcing a smile earlier, I could tell. "
"Sigh …"
Wei Zheng sighed.
Madam Pei said, "Husband, what happened?"
Wei Zheng didn't hide anything in front of his wife. He said, "Madam, earlier in the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince wanted to deal with the Du family, so he ordered our daughter to marry Du Ruhui's eldest son, Du He.
I can't refuse this. "
"Especially Li Shentong, the Duke of Huai 'an, who suggested that the Crown Prince ask His Majesty for an imperial edict. This matter can't be stopped. Even if the Du family doesn't agree, our daughter has to marry him. "
Wei Zheng talked about marrying Wei Yuanchun.
Madam Pei's expression changed when she heard this.
This matter was not good.
Madam Pei came from the Pei Clan of River East. She came from a large clan and was knowledgeable. She said, "Husband, the Du and Wei families are enemies. If Yuanchun marries over, won't it make things difficult for our daughter? The two families are enemies, and so are the Eastern Palace and King Qin's Residence. Our daughter won't have a good life if she marries over! "
Wei Zheng sighed. "Let's not talk about that for now. The Crown Prince wants Yuanchun to drive a wedge between Du Gou and Du Qi, so that the Du family will be divided. As a subject, I don't know what to do. I can't refuse, so I can only go along. Our daughter will have to suffer. "
"You …"
Madam Pei's eyes filled with tears when she heard this. Sparkling and translucent tears flowed out from her eyes, streaking across her cheeks, and dripping down to the ground.
Wei Zheng sighed when he saw this.
There was nothing he could do about this.
After crying for a while, Madam Pei took a deep breath and said, "Husband, it's fine if our daughter marries over. But I think we can ignore the Eastern Palace's arrangements. Our daughter only needs to do her part. As for the rest, we won't interfere. The Eastern Palace wants to deal with King Qin's Residence and the Du family. It's embarrassing to use our daughter's marriage as a bargaining chip. "
Wei Zheng was even more worried.
Because he was the one who proposed this plan.
In the end, it harmed his own daughter. This was lifting a rock to hit his own foot.
Wei Zheng said, "In short, let nature take its course. As for Yuanchun, you can comfort her. She's always been very smart. I'm sure she knows the purpose of the marriage alliance. "
"I know."
Madam Pei's expression was helpless.
She wiped the tears from her eyes and recovered herself. "Husband, please rest first. I'll go to Yuanchun's courtyard and talk to her."
Wei Zheng nodded.
Madam Pei got up and left the room, heading straight for her daughter Wei Yuanchun's courtyard.
Wei Yuanchun was sixteen years old, with delicate features.
She had a scholarly air.
After all, she was born in a scholarly family.
Wei Yuanchun saw Madam Pei and smiled. "Mother, it's already very late. Why aren't you resting?"
Madam Pei was a capable woman. She knew that Wei Yuanchun's marriage couldn't be avoided, so she said, "Girl, mother has something to tell you. You must be mentally prepared."
Wei Yuanchun raised her eyebrows. "Mother, please speak."
Madam Pei immediately told her about the Eastern Palace's arrangements. They wanted her to marry Du Gou and stir up trouble in the Du family. After she finished speaking, Madam Pei said, "This matter has wronged you. But your father can't stop it, let alone refuse. You're stuck in the middle and in a difficult position. Yuan Chun, your father and mother have wronged you. "
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