This was probably the so-called heaven's will playing tricks on people!
Sun Yijia was not young anymore, and Li Hongyuan was even more so. In addition, there were always problems with his son's marriage over the years. Several of his younger brothers had already married and had families. Le Chengdi was also anxious, so after issuing the edict, he directly asked the Imperial Astronomer to calculate the nearest auspicious date. The result was that it would be next month, ten days after the imperial examination in spring. Therefore, Le Chengdi decided to let his evil son get married immediately after the imperial examination in spring. For the imperial court, it could be regarded as a double blessing.
As for his son, he hadn't found him yet? It didn't matter. He continued to look for him. Anyway, he firmly believed that he was still alive. If he could make it in time, he would marry himself. If he couldn't, he could use other methods to replace him. When he came back, he would directly consummate the marriage. His son was so beautiful. His future daughter-in-law was disfigured? It didn't matter. Once the light went out, she wouldn't look or touch. After giving birth to a legitimate son, she would have nothing to do with it.
As the future Princess, how could Sun Yijia not come back yet? Duke Ding, hurry up and bring your daughter back to prepare for the marriage.
Le Chengdi calmly gave out orders one by one. 'The Ministry of Rites should hurry up with the things that should be done, and the Ministry of Household Affairs should prepare the betrothal gifts. In short, even if you guys are as busy as dogs and exhausted to death, you have to make sure that my son's marriage is done perfectly.'
It was understandable that he set such a tight schedule. After all, Li Hongyuan was almost a veritable "crazy wife killer".
However, after Le Chengdi granted Li Hongyuan a marriage, he seemed to be no longer irritable or worried. Occasionally, he smiled amiably at the ministers and began to set foot in the harem again. He listened to music, enjoyed dancing, and drank fine wine. Nothing was left behind. It really made people look askance, including his close servants, puzzled.
Because the contrast was too big, people couldn't help but wonder if Le Chengdi had something they didn't know. For example, Li Hongyuan had been found a long time ago. The reason why he kept it a secret was because he wanted to use this opportunity to clean up the expanding power in the hands of his sons. He wanted them to know that the person sitting on the dragon throne was still their father. If they dared to think about something they shouldn't think about, no matter who they were, be careful that he would chop off their claws.
This speculation was not without basis, because after the marriage decree, Le Chengdi removed the black gauze of a group of officials. Although until now, they still hadn't found out who was the one who attacked Jin Qinwang, or perhaps Le Chengdi already knew, it was just that the murderer was too special. Le Chengdi still caught a scapegoat and didn't even pin the crime of stabbing a Qinwang. And the scapegoat was the same as before, he didn't belong to any side. Most likely, it was to confuse the public.
Le Chengdi's sons were secretly shocked by their father's means. In fact, Le Chengdi was also very miserable. His men failed to find out the real culprit behind the scenes, and the clues that seemed to be clues vaguely pointed out that his "good sons" were vaguely involved in the flower market. What could he do? Kill his sons? That was absolutely impossible, not to mention that there was no definite evidence; to let it go so easily? That also couldn't be done. His sons would have suffered in vain, and it would also increase the courage of the person behind the scenes. Thus, there was a method that wasn't a method.
Jade Essence Palace, Imperial Concubine Su and Li Hongyuan were drinking tea. At first, it was quiet and there was almost no sound.
"Mufei, what is Fuhuang doing? I can't see through his tricks at all, and Li … Sixth Brother, is he really …"
"Ming 'er, nothing will happen to Yuan' er. Absolutely nothing will happen, do you understand?" Imperial Concubine Su stared at Li Hongming, her eyes slightly red. It was obvious that she hadn't rested well recently. It was obvious that she was enduring fear and worry, as if if Li Hongming dared to say a bad word, the cup in her hand would be smashed at his head.
What was wrong with Le Chengdi? It was just that Yuan 'er hadn't been found for a long time, so he probably had some hysteria. Li Hongyuan was too special for Le Chengdi.
The corners of Li Hongming's mouth twitched a little with a bit of unspeakable mockery, but he didn't know who the target of his mockery was. Every time it was related to Li Hongyuan, Mufei always stood on Li Hongyuan's side. Sometimes, he wondered if he was actually her adopted son. It had been more than 20 years, Mufei, you really worked hard. "Mufei, you're right. How could something happen to Sixth Brother? Maybe he was saved by someone, and because of an accident, he hasn't been found yet."
Imperial Concubine Su's expression eased a little, as if she was comforted by Li Hongming. She held the cup and took a sip, but her hand trembled slightly and she almost dropped the cup. After the faint smoke, her expression became more and more haggard. "That Miss Sun is good in all aspects, but after all, her face is disfigured. I'm worried that your Sixth Brother won't even be willing to enter the bridal chamber. After all, this time, your Imperial Father personally granted the marriage. What if he angers your Imperial Father again?"
Li Hongming restrained his emotions and chuckled, "Mufei, you'd better worry. If Sixth Brother comes back and finds out that he was granted a disfigured Princess, will he directly disobey the edict and make a big fuss? Otherwise, even if he doesn't disobey the edict, what if he sleeps in a brothel on the day of the wedding? It will be a big joke."
Imperial Concubine Su also rubbed her eyebrows with a headache. That was really something he would do. In the end, she could only smash the broken pot. "Anyway, he has offended those he shouldn't have offended, and those he shouldn't have offended. This one doesn't make a difference. I'll discuss with your Imperial Father and see if we can choose two more beauties to compensate him."
Li Hongming thought of the dancer he asked for from Li Hongyuan a few days ago. The taste was really good. "Will Sixth Brother lack beauties?"
"How can that be the same? Those women's statuses are too low. Yuan 'er is right to send them to other courtyards. "
"Their statuses are high, and they are beautiful enough. After going to Sun Yijia, there seems to be only one left in the big capital."
Imperial Concubine Su was startled when she heard this. Then, she said, "Ming 'er, don't talk nonsense."
"Mufei, I'm not talking nonsense. You probably don't know, but Ruan Fangfei's marriage has been delayed, just like Sun Yijia. It's not because Grand Elder Ruan is picky, but because Ruan Fangfei admires Sixth Brother." Li Hongming's lips curled up. He was in a good mood when talking about this.
"Is this true?" Imperial Concubine Su asked in disbelief.
"Of course it's true. In fact, regarding this matter, if one paid attention, they would more or less know about it. Why didn't I pay attention before? " Li Hongming was obviously annoyed that he only found out about such an important matter two days ago. "Do you know why Miss Ruan is coincidentally at White Dragon Temple? It's said that after hearing that Sixth Brother was punished, she followed. If it wasn't for the people sent to White Dragon Temple accidentally finding out, we would still be in the dark. Fortunately, it's not too late to find out now. I just don't know if my brothers also found out about this matter."
"Ming 'er, you want to …"
"It's probably because Grand Elder Ruan is suppressing it, so it didn't come out. Otherwise, Ruan Fangfei and Sixth Brother might even have a child. Since I'm interested, why not add fuel to the fire … If Grand Elder Ruan becomes Sixth Brother's father-in-law, could it be that he will cut ties with us? "
"Grand Elder Ruan isn't an easy person to deal with. Moreover, if his beloved daughter becomes a concubine, it's possible that he won't be able to rope her in and might even become enemies."
"If everything comes from Miss Ruan's own hands, and she's willing … Sun Yijia obviously won't be liked by Sixth Brother and will only exist in name. If Ruan Fangfei enters Jin Qinwang fu, she will definitely be a cefei. Other than that, she will be the true mistress. As long as Sixth Brother doesn't have a second cefei, no one can be on equal footing with her, let alone be above her. The possibility that Ruan Fangfei won't agree is too low. If you want to talk about looks, it's just taking advantage. Sixth Brother can also be favored by a fairy-like girl like Ruan Fangfei. "
"Like Yuan 'er? What's wrong with Yuan 'er? What's wrong with him? "Imperial Concubine Su immediately said in dissatisfaction.
"Yes, yes, Sixth Brother is your heart. In your eyes, there's nothing bad about him." Li Hongming said rather helplessly.
"Do as you see fit. Be careful. If you mess it up, it's not a joke."
"Don't worry, Mufei. I know how powerful it is."
Imperial Concubine Su paused, "Also, tell your Sixth Brother in advance."
"Mufei is really thinking about Sixth Brother's feelings all the time. Sending him a beauty and asking if he's willing."
Imperial Concubine Su cast a sidelong glance at him.
"Okay, okay, erchen knows." As for whether he would do it or not, that was another matter. That Sixth Brother of his was a natural rebel. If he told him, he might ruin the plan. Besides, the one who "acted" was Ruan Fangfei. Even if he wanted to flare up, he couldn't find it on his head.
Imperial Concubine Su glanced at him and didn't say anything.
At this time, a palace servant hurriedly came to report, "Niangniang, Wangye, Wangfei sent someone to report that Qian Shiqie is having a fit and is about to give birth."
Li Hongming didn't have any reaction, but Imperial Concubine Su was slightly startled and almost dropped her teacup. However, she quickly calmed down, except for the slight abnormality in her eyes. "Okay, don't stay here anymore. Leave the palace as soon as possible. After the child is born, just send someone to report to me."
How could Li Hongming not know what his Mufei was thinking? Although he got married relatively late, it had been several years and he only had two legitimate daughters. There weren't many women in his harem, but there weren't few either. He had a lot of work to do, so he didn't have much time to go to the harem. But even so, there shouldn't be no movement in the harem except for Wangfei. But in reality, his Wangfei really didn't do anything to the women in the harem. Qian Shi was personally picked by his virtuous Wangfei. Out of respect for his Wangfei, she only slept with him for a few nights. Unexpectedly, she really got pregnant.
Imperial Concubine Su looked indifferent on the surface. No one knew what she was thinking, but Li Hongming knew it all too well.
Their brothers ranked in the top ten, except for the long-dead Second and Eighth, the unmarried Sixth, as well as the recently married Ninth and Tenth, including the sickly Fifth, all had sons. He was the only one who didn't. Just from this point, his confidence was much weaker. In a situation where many Princes were married, it was basically impossible to let a childless Prince be the Crown Prince. Imperial Concubine Su could compete with the Empress, but when it came to grandchildren, she couldn't raise her head. Therefore, Imperial Concubine Su actually cared a lot about Qian Shi's child.
In comparison, Li Hongming didn't really care because he knew very well that in this life-and-death battle, it wasn't important at all whether he had a son or not. According to normal circumstances, the throne couldn't be his. This was destined from the beginning, so why should he waste so much time on those women? When he ascended the throne in the future, he could have any woman he wanted and as many sons as he wanted.
"Then this official will withdraw first."
Li Hongming had just left the palace and got on the carriage when his personal attendant told him, "Wangye, Jin Qinwang has been found, Shang An."
"Oh? He's really lucky. " Regardless of whether Li Hongyuan was alive or dead, Li Hongming didn't have much of a reaction. However, he knew from his Mufei's words and actions that Li Hongyuan being alive was far more beneficial than harmful to him. Therefore, even though he really wanted him to die, he still hoped that he would live, live until Le Cheng Emperor passed away, live until he successfully ascended the throne. Li Hongming knew that there were things he didn't know. However, on the surface, Li Hongyuan made enemies on all sides, and even if he was messing with him, he didn't show any mercy. But overall, the losses he caused to others were far greater than him. The trouble he created for him might have made people gnash their teeth in hatred at the time, but in reality, it didn't matter. "Tell Ben Wang the details."
"Yes. After Jin Qinwang was injured and fell into the water, he was fished out by a large white ape not long after … "
"Wait, large white ape? Are you sure? "Li Hongming asked incredulously.
"The news from White Dragon Temple indeed said so. Many people have seen that large white ape. It's taller than a person and has extraordinary strength. It's said that the large white ape was raised by a traveling doctor. That person just happened to enter White Dragon Mountain to pick herbs some time ago. That white ape might have stayed with the traveling doctor for a long time. Not to mention that it understood human nature, it could also help. I heard that it wasn't the first time it saved someone. The large white ape followed them into the mountain. Perhaps it recovered some of its original nature and scuttled all over the mountain. When it saw Jin Qinwang who had fallen into the water, it brought him back. That traveling doctor's temperament was strange and he didn't fear the powerful. He clearly saw that Jin Qinwang's identity was not ordinary, but he didn't interrupt the journey. Instead, he let the large white ape carry Jin Qinwang into the depths of the mountain. Thus, Jin Qinwang didn't follow the river downstream. The people sent by His Majesty couldn't find Jin Qinwang. When that traveling doctor returned from picking herbs, Jin Qinwang followed him out. The injuries on his body were already much better. "
"In that case, Ben Wang's sixth brother's luck really isn't ordinary. There's no problem with that traveling doctor's identity? "
"Replying to Wangye, there's no problem. Many people have seen him, especially those poor commoners. Many people have received his kindness."
Li Hongyuan pondered. Right now, he wasn't sure if it was the truth or if everything was arranged by his Fuhuang so that Li Hongyuan could reasonably appear in front of people. If it was the latter, then this line was arranged too long. His Fuhuang was able to predict the future to this extent? After thinking about it carefully, Li Hongming was more inclined towards the former. "Where is Sixth Brother, where is he now?"
"Replying to Wangye, Jin Qinwang is currently recuperating at White Dragon Temple. It's not known when he will return."
"His wedding is next month. There are still many things that require him to be busy. He won't stay at White Dragon Temple for too long. That's right, does he know that Fuhuang has bestowed a marriage to him? "
"Perhaps he knows, or perhaps no one told him. After all, the imperial edict wasn't directly sent to White Dragon Temple."
"Ben wang had forgotten. Ben wang's future sixth sister-in-law is also at White Dragon Temple. Also …" Ruan Fang Fei. Li Hongyuan smiled with interest. These two people should already know about this marriage. Sun Yijia might be completely disheartened, but Ruan Fang Fei's heart was full of admiration for the man that Sun Yijia didn't want to marry. Bumping into each other like this, even a woman like Ruan Fang Fei would be jealous, right? Once this kind of jealousy accumulated, it would be very easy to carry out some of his plans if he were to provoke her a little.
The people in the plan were all at White Dragon Temple. That was a good place to carry out the plan. Unfortunately, it was already too late. If he knew about this earlier, it would be good. Next time, it wouldn't be so easy to find such a good opportunity. However, where there's a will, there's a way. Haste makes waste, especially when Fuhuang's body was still very healthy. He still had time to make arrangements.
"Wangye, the road ahead is blocked?"
"What's the matter? Go take a look."
"Yes."
The guard who went to inquire soon returned, "Wangye, the carriage of Great Elder Princess Wengzhu collided with that of Luo Shangshu's granddaughter …"
"Luo Shangshu's granddaughter? Do you know who she is? "Li Hongming thought of the Luo Family's third daughter last time.
"Wangye, it's the fourth daughter of the Luo Family."
Li Hongming pondered for a moment, got up, lifted the curtain, and got out of the carriage in person. "What's the matter?"
"Third Cousin?" The curtain of the carriage with the mark of Great Elder Princess's Mansion was lifted, revealing a seven or eight-year-old girl, "Third Cousin, why are you here?"
"Yuyao." Li Hongming reached out to touch her head, "Cousin has something to do and has to go back. What's the matter? "
The girl immediately pouted her mouth discontentedly, lifted the curtain wider, and motioned Li Hongming to look inside the carriage, "The carriage broke my colored glass lamp. I came out today to get this lamp. I was going to give it to my mother as a birthday gift."
Li Hongming saw that the beautiful colored glass lamp in the carriage was indeed broken in a corner, and then glanced at the pitiful figure in front of the carriage, biting her lips. Her clothes were not bad. Luo Shangshu's family was rich, but as far as he knew, the fourth daughter was the daughter of a concubine of Luo Shangshu, who was not very favored by Luo Shangshu, so their family was not very rich. This lamp cost at least two or three thousand taels of silver. In addition, it seemed that the son of a concubine of Luo Shangshu was very close to his eldest brother's people.
Li Hongming's mind had already turned a few times. At this moment, he saw that the girl was looking at him with expectant eyes. Li Hongming smiled comfortingly, and then turned to Old Lady Yuyao. "This thing is very precious. It will break if you touch it. The carriage is not a good place to play with it. This girl definitely did not do it on purpose. How about this, cousin will give you a more beautiful one, and for cousin's sake, let's forget about this matter. How about it?"
Old Lady Yuyao was still hesitant.
"A qualified noble lady should be magnanimous."
"Okay, but cousin, remember to give me the colored glass lamp."
"Okay, I'll send it to you later." Li Hongming smiled gently.
"Then cousin, I'll go back first. I've been out for a long time. Mother will be worried."
"Okay, please send my regards to Aunt. I've been busy recently. I'll pay my respects to Aunt on her birthday."
Old Lady Yuyao nodded.
After sending Old Lady Yuyao away, Li Hongming took two steps towards Luo Jingying.
Luo Jingying hurriedly saluted, "Greetings to Wangye."
"No need to be so polite." Li Hongming raised his hand, "Miss, are you hurt?"
"Thank you, Wangye. Chennu is fine."
Li Hongming nodded, "Go back early. It's best to have a doctor take a look."
Luo Jingying whispered a "yes", "Wangye, Chennu will find a way to compensate Wangye for the colored glass lamp."
"Will Benwang be short of a colored glass lamp? Go back early. "Li Hongming turned and got into the carriage.
When the curtain of the carriage was put down, he saw Luo Jingying staring at him in a daze. He smiled softly. Unsurprisingly, he saw the other party blushing shyly. When the curtain fell, the smile on his face carried a bit of pride and sarcasm. Pride because he was always successful with women, but the irony was that these women were all the same.
Li Hongming returned to the Rui Prince Mansion. Although he didn't care if he had a son or not, it would be good to have one. After all, some of the officials who followed him had some opinions on this point. He didn't go overboard, but still asked indifferently. Knowing that it would take a long time, Li Hongming turned and went to the study. He would inform him when the child was born.
Princess Rui was waiting outside the delivery room. Knowing that her Wangye wouldn't come, she didn't feel happy, but rather sad.
She had been married to Prince Rui for a few years now, and everyone knew that they were deeply in love with each other. Being able to marry Prince Rui was a blessing accumulated from eight lifetimes. The Gong Prince's Mansion looked peaceful and quiet, but that was because the Gong Prince was afraid of his father-in-law. The Gong Qin Princess Consort looked like she was living a happy life, but who knew how bitter it was inside. She was the best, Prince Rui was full of wisdom, an elegant gentleman, kind and capable, and was valued by the Emperor, so he was very considerate to her.
Princess Rui had a smile on her face, but her heart was bitter. Prince Rui didn't have much of a smile when he returned to the mansion. He was always busy. Rather than saying that he didn't get close to women, it was better to say that he didn't have time.
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