Prince Xian hadn't expected the Hongyuan Emperor to appoint him as the assistant minister of the secretariat. Compared to his previous position as the capital governor, he had been promoted.
However, he wasn't happy at all, because he had to use his marriage as an exchange for this position.
He hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Thank you, father."
The Hongyuan Emperor said, "Enough! Go back and find a consort. We'll be waiting to attend your wedding! "
"Yes, Your Majesty," Prince Xian said.
Since his father had said so, how could he face his father if he still didn't get married?
He sighed inwardly.
Did he really have to marry a woman he didn't love and spend the rest of his life with her?
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The emperor had ordered Prince Xian to get married within a month.
Concubine Jing had moved to Prince Xian's residence to find a consort for him.
She had found many portraits of women from official families for Prince Xian to look at, but Prince Xian had rejected all of them, regardless of whether they were goddesses or devastatingly beautiful.
There were also many high officials and nobles who personally brought their daughters to the Sage King to have a look. The Sage King did not even look at them and coldly rejected them.
Concubine Jing was so worried that a few strands of white hair had appeared on her head.
Wasn't her son's standards too high?
He didn't even like goddess-like women. What kind of woman was he looking for?
Suddenly, she thought of Liu 'er.
Although Liu 'er wasn't very outstanding, she was the only girl other than The Princess of Li that Liu Yun didn't reject.
Liu Yun had been teaching Liu 'er how to read and paint recently. He was very patient and gentle with her.
If the two of them were to become a couple, perhaps they would be a warm and loving couple.
Thinking of this, she hurried to The Emperor of Li's residence to find Yun Ruoliu.
At this time, Yun Ruoliu was playing with Nanfeng and Xing 'er in the courtyard.
Yun Ruoyue was lying on a recliner nearby, waving a round fan in her hand as she lazily basked in the sun.
"My Lady, Concubine Jing is here!" Fung's voice came from outside the courtyard.
Yun Ruoyue quickly sat up and saw Concubine Jing walking in with a smile on her face.
She hurriedly stood up and said, "Niang niang, you've come?"
Concubine Jing took a look at Yun Ruoliu and smiled. "Yue 'er, to be honest, I'm here for Liu' er."
Yun Ruoliu liked Concubine Jing very much. When she saw her, she walked over with a smile and bowed slightly. "Greetings, Concubine Jing."
Concubine Jing looked at Yun Ruoliu and found that Yun Ruoliu had become more gracious, gentle, and virtuous in just a few months.
Her posture of greeting was very standard. She was slender and elegant, and her smile did not reveal her teeth, which pleased Concubine Jing even more.
She exclaimed softly, "Yue 'er, Liu' er is growing too quickly! I haven't seen her for a while, but she's become so sensible again! "
Yun Ruoliu smiled shyly and said, "You flatter me, my Lady. Liu 'er didn't know anything in the first place. It's all thanks to Big Sister Yue' er's teaching."
"This child is humble and grateful. What a good child!" Concubine Jing praised.
Yun Ruoyue asked, "My Lady, may I know why you're looking for Liu 'er?"
Concubine Jing said embarrassedly, "Well, didn't His Majesty order Liuyun to get married within a month?"
"I've found many girls for Liuyun, but he doesn't like any of them. If he doesn't get married soon, His Majesty will definitely be furious. "
"It wasn't easy for Liuyun to get to where he is today. I'm really worried that he'll fall out of favor again. I also hope that he can get married and have children. That way, he'll have a stable life for the rest of his life. "
Yun Ruoyue said with concern, "So, my Lady, you're not here to ask Prince Xian to marry Liu 'er, are you?"
Concubine Jing nodded quickly. "Yes. The Princess of Li, other than you, Liu 'er is the only woman Liuyun is willing to get close to. If Liu 'er is willing to marry him, then they can have a happy marriage. Don't you think so? "
Yun Ruoliu's face turned red when she heard this.
Yun Ruoyue, on the other hand, was very serious. She looked at Yun Ruoliu and said, "Liu 'er, are you willing to marry Prince Xian?"
Yun Ruoliu lowered her head shyly and said softly, "I'm willing, Big Sister Yue 'er."
Concubine Jing was very happy to hear this.
She said, "I knew Liu 'er was willing. I could tell at a glance that Liu' er likes Liuyun. It looks like this marriage has a chance!"
"But is Prince Xian willing to marry Liu 'er? What if he doesn't? "Yun Ruoyue asked seriously.
"That won't happen. Liuyun has feelings for Liu 'er. As long as I persuade him, he will definitely agree."
As Concubine Jing spoke, she suddenly looked around and whispered, "If it doesn't work out, let's drug them. As long as they do it, do you think Liuyun won't marry her?"
"No!" Yun Ruoyue said coldly. "Concubine, you can persuade Prince Xian, but you definitely can't drug them. This concerns their reputation. If you do this, it will only make them feel pain and embarrassed. "
After being reminded by Yun Ruoyue, Concubine Jing came back to her senses.
She quickly hit her own head and said, "I'm sorry, The Princess of Li. I didn't think it through. I thought that they could get married if they did it. I didn't think about Liu 'er's reputation. I'm really sorry. "
Moreover, Liuyun was so stubborn. If she did this, he would definitely not forgive her.
She didn't want to lose her only son!
She said, "Since Liu 'er agrees, why don't you come with me to Prince Xian's residence and find Liuyun together?"
When Liu 'er heard this, she nodded shyly.
She quickly grabbed Yun Ruoyue's arm and begged, "Sister, I'm a little embarrassed. Can you come with me?"
However, Yun Ruoyue said, "Liu 'er, wouldn't it be too abrupt for us to go to Prince Xian's residence now? Why don't we let Concubine Jing sound out Prince Xian first? "
Concubine Jing said, "It's fine, The Princess of Li. I'll pretend to invite you and Liu 'er over later and won't mention the marriage. If there's a chance, I'll sound out Liuyun again. "
"This …" Yun Ruoyue hesitated. She felt that it wasn't a good idea for a girl to go over first.
It was fine if Prince Xian liked Liu 'er, but if he didn't, wouldn't that hurt Liu' er's feelings?
Concubine Jing could tell that Yun Ruoyue was worried. She hurriedly said, "The Princess of Li, don't worry. I won't say it directly. We'll dress Liu 'er up a little and make Liuyun's eyes light up. Maybe Liuyun will like her and be willing to marry her. "
Yun Ruoliu also grabbed Yun Ruoyue's hand and said, "Sister, come with me! To be honest, I also want to hear His Highness's intentions! "
His Highness was so gentle to her and was very patient when teaching her to write.
She always felt that he had a good impression of her, so she really wanted to know his intentions.
She also hoped that she could marry him.
Seeing that Liu 'er was so infatuated with Prince Xian, Yun Ruoyue couldn't bear to refuse her.
She could only nod, "Alright, I'll go with you."
"Thank you, sister," Liu 'er said happily.
Yun Ruoyue sighed inwardly. She respected Prince Xian's thoughts and sincerely wished him well no matter who Prince Xian married.
However, she also hoped that Prince Xian would marry Liu 'er so that Liu' er wouldn't be sad.
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