The news of the Sixth Prince going to Pingnan General's Office to propose marriage finally reached Emperor Tianwu's ears. It was Zhang Yuan who told him.
The old emperor was a bit unhappy, "What's wrong? These brats want to get married now, but they don't even ask for my permission? Whoever they want to marry, shouldn't I be the one to grant the marriage? I'm not dead yet, and they want to make their own decisions? "
Zhang Yuan was helpless, "Can't you let people have a proper relationship? His Highness the Sixth Prince said that when Your Majesty grants a marriage, it always feels a bit forced. It's more reliable if you go and ask for it yourself! "As he spoke, he pulled out two cards and threw them in the middle," Three sevens with a six. "This was a game that Feng Yu Heng taught them, it was called Dou Dizhu. Of course, Dou Dizhu required three people to play, so the other person sitting in the middle was Consort Yun.
Consort Yun looked at Zhang Yuan's cards and threw out her own, "Three nines with a seven." After throwing out her cards, she kicked Emperor Tianwu in a very natural manner, "It's your turn! Why are you talking so much nonsense? How old are your children? Can't you make your own decisions about marriage? I'm waiting for you to appoint a marriage. You don't even know your own marriage, yet you dare to appoint a marriage for your children? Don't cheat people! The daughter of General Pingnan's family is so good! She's good at both civil and martial arts, how is she not good enough for your son? Whether it's appearance, character, or family background, she's a perfect match for your son. You should be secretly happy, what's there to be delicate about? Hurry up and throw out your cards. "
Emperor Tianwu snorted and looked at the cards in his hand, "I can't afford it."
Zhang Yuan hurriedly threw out another card, "Three nines with a six." Emperor Tianwu glared at him fiercely.
"It's useless to glare at me." Zhang Yuan especially agreed with Consort Yun's words: "Consort Yun is right, the princes should decide their own marriage. Royal Consort Yu also said that people should be free to fall in love. That way, they can live a long life and live in harmony." He gave the old emperor an example. "For example, before you met Consort Yun, did you know what love was? Do you regret not living according to your own wishes? He had foolishly married so many wives and concubines, but in the end, he had still dug his own grave. Therefore, it could be said that His Highness the Sixth Prince's move was very wise. He promised the Ren family's Eldest Miss to be single for the rest of her life. The future monarch would take the lead in ensuring a harmonious relationship between husband and wife. This was also to set an example for everyone in the world. Then, do you want it, Your Highness? If you don't want it, this servant will have to play another card. "
"No, you pay for it," Consort Yun answered quickly. After answering, she even wiped her face, which was full of wrinkles. "So annoying. Tomorrow, I'll have to ask Miss Heng to come to the palace. This consort wants to see Hua 'er. She will definitely have a way."
Emperor Tianwu blinked. He agreed with this. He also wanted to see his son. Although he knew that Hua 'er wasn't dead, his heart was always on edge and he couldn't let it go. "Xiao Yuan, tomorrow, ask Old Ninth and the others to come to the palace. Pian Pian, your medicine seems to be almost finished."
That night, the Sixth Prince also personally came to Emperor Tianwu and told him about his visit to Pingnan General's Office to propose marriage to Emperor Tianwu. Although the old emperor was a bit unhappy that he acted first and reported later, he couldn't bring himself to say those words in a fit of pique when he saw that his sixth son, who clearly yearned for poetry and literature, had no choice but to take on the responsibility of regent for the sake of Dashun and the world.
In the end, he still gave his blessings. After all, General Pingnan's daughter was a good match for his son. He was very satisfied. Originally, the most important thing was that the woman on the throne of empress would rely on her maternal family to develop her own power. Thus, in every dynasty, the choice of empress had always been very careful. Now that his sixth son, who he wanted to pass the throne to, had chosen the daughter of Pingnan General's Office, Emperor Tianwu could finally set his heart at rest.
Leaving Emperor Tianwu's quarters, Sun Rang said, "Take advantage of the fact that the officials are all focused on Your Highness' engagement these past few days and there aren't many reports on government affairs. You should rest more and sleep early."
However, Xuan Tianfeng shook his head and turned to walk in the opposite direction of Heavenly Hall. "The engagement is a big matter. After reporting to Imperial Father, I still have to tell Mother."
Hearing that Xuan Tianfeng was going to see Noble Lady Li, Sun Rang's brows furrowed. However, even if he didn't want to go to Jing Si Palace, he couldn't stop him. After all, the Sixth Prince's mother lived there. However, Sun Rang thought that Noble Lady Li was really an incompetent mother. Every time the Sixth Prince went there, he would always come back full of anger. His Highness, who had such a good temper, could be so angry that he couldn't sleep at night. He really didn't know what his mother was thinking.
Today, Jing Si Palace was getting more and more deserted by the day. Noble Lady Li set up a small Buddha hall in Jing Si Palace. She shut herself in the Buddha hall all day long. She did not chant sutras, nor did she pay attention to Buddha. She just moved a chair and sat there. Once she sat there, she would sit for the entire day. Sometimes, when the sky turned dark, Zuo 'er had to forcefully drag her out to invite her out.
When Xuan Tianfeng arrived, Noble Lady Li was still in the temple. He called out a few times outside the door, but there was no response. When he pushed the door again, it was locked from the inside.
Zuo said to him helplessly, "Noble Lady has always been like this. If His Highness didn't come, he would have come out by now. He's most likely angry with His Highness! Your Highness, Noble Lady still wants to leave Jing Si Palace. Maybe you can agree to let her go out for a walk and stroll around the garden. This servant is really afraid that if Noble Lady continues like this, she will fall ill from accumulated depression! "
Xuan Tianfeng sighed softly. If even Zuo understood this, how could he not? But his mother! Once he came out of Jing Si Palace, there would probably be another storm in the Imperial Palace. He thought for a moment, then reached out and placed his hand on the door. He opened his mouth and said to the person inside, "Your son can ask Mother to stop talking about Jing Si Palace. I just want to ask Mother, are you willing to leave the palace and move to the Xian Wang Manor? The imperial concubines and concubines in the imperial harem have long been dead. Many people want to leave, but they can't. Son is now the regent of the country, so I have some face in front of Imperial Father. If Mother is willing, son can bring you to the Xian Wang Fu. From now on, you can go wherever you want in the capital or even the world. "
"I'm not going anywhere! I'll stay in the palace. " Noble Lady Li's voice finally came from inside. "I'm the Emperor's woman. Why should I leave my home?"
Xuan Tianfeng was helpless. What kind of home was this? Even Imperial Father himself said that this was not home. Why didn't his mother understand?
Zuo shook his head slightly at him, indicating that no one could convince Noble Lady Li on this topic.
Xuan Tianfeng also understood this, so he changed the topic and said to the person inside, "Mother, your son came here today to tell you a piece of good news. Your son is engaged to the legitimate daughter of Pingnan General's Office. I've already changed the engagement card and sent the betrothal gifts. All that's left is for Imperial Father to choose a date for the wedding. Mother, I don't know if you have any impression of Miss Ren. She's a very good girl. She's natural and unrestrained, talented in both civil and military matters. Her maternal family is also Dashun's most loyal supporters. She … "
"Shut up!" Noble Lady Li inside was furious. She suddenly pulled the door open, pointed at Xuan Tianfeng, and said loudly, "If you take her as your wife, don't call me Mother anymore! I don't have a son like you! "
Xuan Tianfeng was stunned. Only then did he remember that when Noble Lady Li made a fuss about jumping into the river, it was Ren Xifeng who came to persuade her. It seemed … his methods were not very gentle. He was helpless and could only persuade again, "She did it for your own good. She's a kind girl. Your son always thought that Mother would understand."
"I don't understand!" Noble Lady Li said loudly, "I just don't agree! If you're determined to marry her, I'll kill myself in front of you! "
Zuo saw that the mother and son were in a deadlock again and hurriedly tried to smooth things over. She said to Noble Lady Li, "Mistress, this is not something that His Highness the Sixth Prince has the final say. The princes' marriages have always been bestowed by the Emperor. How can they have the final say? "As she said this, she secretly winked at Xuan Tianfeng.
Xuan Tianfeng actually didn't want to lie to Noble Lady Li, but he also understood that if he provoked his mother's anger, he was afraid that something would happen again. So he could only nod and admit it.
Zuo said again, "Mistress, the Emperor's bestowal of marriage is reasonable. After all, the Pingnan General's Office is an aristocratic family. That's the general who guards the country. With His Highness the Sixth Prince's future prospects, how can he do without an Empress with such a background by his side? So Mistress, this marriage is for the sake of the overall situation. It's for the sake of Dashun. Mistress, please don't fuss over it. With His Highness the Sixth Prince's position, this kind of thing is not something that he can decide. "
Noble Lady Li also understood Zuo 'er's analysis. That's right, the marriage of the princes was decided by the Emperor. But to have her son marry that woman, she was really unwilling. Noble Lady Li couldn't vent her anger in her heart, and her face turned red. Zuo kept patting her back and persuading her. Noble Lady Li suddenly had an idea. She stared at Zuo for a long time, and then said to Xuan Tianfeng, "Since you can't make the decision for the Princess, your father can't control the concubines, right?" After saying this, she pushed Zuo forward, "Marry her and make her a concubine. My son must have someone by his side."
"Mistress, this …" Zuo was shocked. She was about to refute, but she swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth. Instead, she blushed and covered her cheeks. She had that person in her heart, but her status was too low and she couldn't match up to him. Now that Noble Lady Li wanted to give her to the Sixth Prince as a concubine, Zuo didn't want to miss this great opportunity. What's more, the Sixth Prince was a prince now, and he might become the Emperor soon. If she married him as a concubine, then when the Sixth Prince ascended the throne, she would be the Imperial Concubine. Her status would be different, and her fate would be completely rewritten.
Zuo's mind was working, and she couldn't hide her excitement. She didn't dare to look up at the Sixth Prince, for fear that her face would be so red that it would bleed.
Xuan Tianfeng didn't expect Noble Lady Li to have such an idea. He looked at his mother in confusion. After a while, he asked, "This servant girl serves you with all her heart. I thought that after so many years, she would have cultivated some master and servant feelings. I didn't expect that mother's heart would be so heartless. "
Noble Lady Li didn't understand, "I gave her the position of Imperial Concubine. How is that heartless?"
Xuan Tianfeng shook his head, "You've suffered so much in your life. Do you want her to go through it again?" He looked at Zuo 'er and saw Zuo' er's shy face. He sighed endlessly in his heart. "Zuo 'er, look at these concubines in the palace, then look at your master. Are you still willing to be this prince's concubine?"
"Don't bewitch her!" Noble Lady Li said, "I ended up like this because of Consort Yun, because your Imperial Father only loves that woman. But you're different!"
"There's no difference." Xuan Tianfeng said solemnly, "Since I'm going to marry her, I'll let her be alone for the rest of her life. No other woman will appear behind her."
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