Chapter 258: Settled (5,000 Words)
Shu Yao listened to Hao Ning's words but didn't think of Shu Jie's oath, but Hao Ning's firm tone and sincere eyes still made Shu Yao believe that he was not the kind of person who was duplicitous, and perhaps, this family affair would be better than expected.
Shu Yao didn't think about asking Hao Ning not to marry a side concubine or a concubine, and she had never heard of a prince who had only one concubine.
Not to mention the prince of Yong, whose identity is more noble than some unfavored princes, even men from ordinary rich and noble families rarely marry only one wife, unless they are rich, or the female family is much stronger than the male family.
In his previous life, Xue Minglang was a poor talent with four walls, if she hadn't relied on her diligent embroidery to support his family and provide him with study and take the exam, I am afraid that even life, food and clothing would have become a problem.
Xue Minglang also thanked Shu Yao and said that he would earn his life for her and never let her down. As a result, as soon as the title of the gold list fell into the eyes of the county lord, he couldn't wait to kill the child in his womb and degraded his wife to a concubine......
Therefore, Shu Yao didn't think that it would be more reliable to find a man with less good conditions, those people were poor and afraid, and once they had the opportunity to climb up, they might behave more cruelly and unscrupulously.
People like Zhang Caishu, Wei Yuanhou, Zhongguo Gong, and Gao Mingde all have side rooms, but in Shu Yao's opinion, they can all be regarded as very good men. They all respect and love their wives, obey the rules, and are responsible.
Of course, there is no woman who does not want to be the only woman for her husband as well, but that is not realistic. For example, people like their fathers and brothers and stepfathers are hard to find, maybe they are all influenced by their mothers. In the page in my mother's diary that she said that she was from another world, she wrote that her original world was monogamous. Women are equal to men. It's not like Big Zhou. Wives and concubines are only appendages to men.
Shu Yao secretly smiled bitterly, she is not a mother, she does not have the courage of a mother. In fact, even if it is a mother from another world, she can't ignore the world in reality, and a big factor is that her father-in-law is from a big family, and it is difficult to have only one wife. There is a sentence in my mother's diary: How can a person compete with the whole world?
Haoning didn't miss the bitterness that flashed on Shu Yao's face, Yao'er didn't believe that she could be like Brother Jie, right?
However, Haoning did not continue to prove himself. It's useless to say it, he will prove to his Yao'er in the days to come how important she is in his heart. He only likes Yao'er, and hopes to be opposite to her every day, why do you have to get a few other women to dangle in front of him? If you don't do it well, you will bury hidden dangers around your beloved wife and sister-in-law.
In the past, my father, princess, and concubine, as well as myself, didn't they all think that Concubine Zhao was good, but what was the result? The truth about the "illness and death" of the mother concubine has not been determined until now. Originally, Haoning also believed that it was very likely that it was really the hand of Concubine Tianbian, but now, ...... Unless there is tangible evidence, she will not casually follow others to suspect, nor will she let go of suspicions on anyone involved. Although it has been too long, many physical evidence is difficult to find. Haoning will continue to investigate.
There is also the noble concubine in Aunt Zhangzhu's mansion, and the aunt so generously offered to welcome her into the mansion. returned the identity of the concubine, what was the result? Hmph, if you want to be a concubine, you all hope to be able to be a wife one day, right? If it weren't for the strong father and the emperor's grandmother and uncle's close attention to him and Yue'er, maybe their brother and sister would have died as early as Aunt Zhangzhu's son.
Thinking of these, Haoning's determination to "marry only one Yao'er" became more and more firm. He didn't want Yao'er to be like his mother one day, and he didn't know whether she was really sick and died or was killed inexplicably, and he didn't want his own children to be chased and killed by some black eagle and white eagle.
"Yao'er, I'll go into the palace and ask the imperial grandmother for a marriage decree, okay?" Hao Ning's voice was filled with anxiety, "I will go to Yuecheng next month to discuss the construction of the island with General Haiyong on the orders of the emperor's uncle. Yao'er, when our affairs are settled, I can go to Yuecheng with peace of mind. β
Shu Yao raised her head suddenly, with a worried expression: "Brother Ning, is there a very powerful water dragon king in Yuecheng?" Brother Ning, you must be careful. "The errand designated by the emperor, Shu Yao naturally didn't want to ask, "Can you not go?" "Such idiot stupid words. Moreover, Shu Yao has always believed that men are not better than women, they should be responsible, have what they want to do, and can do a good job.
However, I heard that the Water Dragon King was the righteous son of the Stone Dragon King, and vowed to avenge the Stone Dragon King, and the Stone Dragon King died at the hands of Qi Haoning.
Hao Ning couldn't help but hold Shu Yao's little hand: "Yao'er, are you worried about me?" The smoothness of the hand made Haoning's heart ripple.
Shu Yao really wanted to roll her eyes and give her a decree for marriage, they were fiancΓ©es, could she not worry about him? Nobody wants to watch the door, does they?
However, he naturally couldn't really make such rude movements on his face, so he just asked softly: "Does Brother Ning want me to worry, or doesn't he want me to worry?" β
"......" Haoning was asked, "I like to have Yao'er worry about me, but I don't want Yao'er to worry and be scared every day, I will be very cautious and won't let Yao'er worry, I just want Yao'er to think about me." Hao Ning tightened his little hand that was about to break free, and finally mustered up the courage to hold it, but if he didn't want to, he just let it go, and it was good to hold it for a while. Yao'er, I may not come back so soon this time, it depends on whether things go smoothly or not, but I will definitely rush back before you reach out. After speaking, before Shu Yao got angry, he quickly let go of Shu Yao's hand reluctantly.
It is one of the most important days in a woman's life, Hao Ning hopes to participate in Shu Yao's ceremony, she also has a very important gift to give her on the day of Shu Yao and Lu, of course, I hope to wear it for her personally.
Shu Yao was secretly amused, she could feel that Qi Haoning couldn't help it, instead of being rude, holding her hand and not daring to move, she was so nervous that there were bruises on both sides of her forehead, and her face was flushed. Otherwise, where would she have let him hold it for so long? It's been a long time since the face changed.
"Okay, Brother Ning be careful, remember that you said that you would come back safely to participate in my ceremony." Shu Yao responded. I thought in my heart that I would discuss something with my father-in-law and eldest brother later.
As soon as this sentence comes out, is it agreeing to the family affair? Hao Ning suddenly felt that the weather was good, his breathing was smooth, and the boulder that had been hanging in his heart for a long time finally fell. He smiled and said, "I'll enter the palace now." Please ask the Imperial Grandmother to issue a decree today. I can prepare for going to Yuecheng in a down-to-earth manner. "He didn't want to wait any longer. This matter hangs in the air, and he can't do anything.
Shu Yao originally wanted to say, "Why is it so urgent?" Make people laugh! Hearing Haoning's last sentence, he didn't speak again, and a trace of sweetness surged in his heart. Only if you really care, will you be anxious, right?
Shu Yao wanted to see Hao Ning just to show that he was not a person who would compromise and seek perfection, and also wanted to see if he wanted to marry her because of the "life-saving grace". Now that everything should be said has been said, he is in a hurry to ask for Yizhi, so he will let him. Mother Liu was right. Because of her father-in-law and eldest brother, there will be many people who come to her with different purposes to propose marriage, and it will be settled as soon as possible to avoid trouble.
Shu Yao thought clearly and stopped stopping her, but just asked, "Brother Ning, didn't you see the dragon fruit first before leaving?" β
Hao Ning looked at Shu Yao deeply: "Dragon fruit can be seen at any time, but I can't wait for this matter any longer, Yao'er, thank you, thank you, you won't regret it." β
Shu Yao's face flushed: "Then you go, I'll go shopping by myself." I'll show you dragon fruit next time. β
"Eh, then I'll go first. Go and say goodbye to the old lady. When I arrived at the palace, it was time for my uncle to go down. Hao Ning turned around and left with great interest, and suddenly turned around and explained: "Yao'er will go back after a while to eliminate food, the sun will be sunburned for a while in this season." β
Shu Yao nodded in response, and said secretly: I can't see that this person is still very careful!
Shujie and Nangong Miao are waiting in the hall with Mrs. Jin, baby sister's lifelong event, how can Shujie, the twenty-four filial brother, have the heart to go to the study to deal with something?
Seeing the big smile on Hao Ning's face, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief, and Shu Yao must have nodded.
Hao Ning hurriedly said: "Grandmother, eldest brother and sister-in-law, I will go to the palace to ask Yizhi, and come back later to kowtow to my grandmother and father-in-law." β
Nangong Miao couldn't help but laugh, Ning Shizi really couldn't wait, look, he directly changed his title so quickly.
Old Madam Jin is a matter of course and happy, according to the inquiries of those old sisters, there are all kinds of gossip, there are more people who want to marry Yao'er, can Ning Shizi not be anxious?
Shujie smiled: "My father-in-law didn't come back so soon today, and he is probably in the imperial study at this time." β
Haoning said goodbye happily and hurried away.
Shujie looked at Haoning's excited and hurried back, and the corners of his lips were also high, it was good that this matter was decided a day earlier, Ma Guifei and the second prince had already made their minds on Yao'er, how could he let Yao'er marry the second prince? Not to mention that the second prince and concubine are not married, there are already countless concubines in the backyard, only ambitious and restless, Jin Xida and Shujie will not let Shu Yao be the second princess and get involved in the battle for the crown.
Last time, Shujie had already rejected Ma Guifei's matchmaker, and if he directly rejected the second prince this time, his face would not look good. Although Jin Xida and Shujie are not afraid of the Ma family, and they also know that the emperor will not approve of Shu Yao marrying the second prince, they don't want to make it difficult for the emperor, and now is not the time to tear his face.
And Qi Haoning asked the Queen Mother to give her a marriage, before Ma Guifei explicitly hinted at it, it was normal for the Queen Mother to wait for Shu Yao to return to Beijing before issuing a decree. As for not revealing the news, it's more normal, Shu Yao hasn't returned to Beijing yet, Yi has not yet made a decree, how can it be spread everywhere when it comes to the reputation of the girl's family?
Haoning hurriedly entered the palace, first went to the imperial study, and then rushed to Cining Palace.
As soon as the Queen Mother saw him, she quipped: "Did you go to the Yongping Marquis Mansion yesterday to drink happy wine?" Have you seen Xiao Yao'er? No, you came to the mourning palace this morning, when did you become so filial? But what good thing is there to beg the mourners? She had never seen this grandson so attached to a girl.
Haoning's ears were red, and he squeezed to the Queen Mother to sit down, and said "aggrieved": "When did the grandson not be filial to the emperor's grandmother?" What happened to the grandson, but he was the first to think of the imperial grandmother. β
Haoning's rare "coquettishness", the Queen Mother is very useful, Ha Lu Ha Da Lu smiled: "Yes, you have something to mourn the imperial grandmother, so you thought of the imperial grandmother, right?" Did Xiao Yao'er nod? Ning'er couldn't wait. β
Haoning helped the Queen Mother press her shoulder very doggedly: "The only one who knows his grandchildren is the imperial grandmother." Imperial grandmother, for the sake of your grandson who will leave Beijing next month, hurry up and let your grandson rest assured. β
The Queen Mother patted Haoning lightly, and scolded with a smile: "You have to quickly take away your monkey paws, where can this old bone of the mourning family withstand your strength?" Tear down the bones of the mourning family, who will cover you with a phoenix? Do you want to give a marriage decree? β
Haoning hurriedly let go of his hand: "Yes, yes." Absolutely. Father-in-law of the son. Hurry up, the imperial grandmother is going to issue an edict, and I will invite you to drink when I turn around. β
Shunzi's father-in-law hurriedly smiled: "Ning Shizi's cup of happy wine, the slave is greedy." Don't worry, don't worry, the Empress Dowager Yizhi has prepared it early in the morning, and the slave will bring it immediately. As he spoke, he walked towards the inner sanctum.
Hao Ning smiled and turned back to pinch the Queen Mother's shoulder: "I know that the Emperor's grandmother loves me the most, and Ning Er pinched it lightly." It's guaranteed to be comfortable, and it won't hurt the imperial grandmother. β
The Queen Mother smiled at Mama Liu and said, "Look at it, look at it, when did Prince Ning Shiye become so sweet?" It seems that the imperial grandmother of the mourning family is still stained with the light of Xiao Yao'er, the granddaughter-in-law. Haha"
Mama Liu hurriedly responded: "Isn't Niangniang looking forward to this day for a long time? Miss Yao'er is also a filial and sensible girl. In the future, Niangniang has another intimate junior. β
The Queen Mother laughed again: "You are a person riding on the wall, and you can't be offended on both sides, hahaha." β
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Laughing, Shunzi's father-in-law came back with the Yi decree that had been prepared a long time ago and the phoenix seal of the queen mother.
Haoning "diligently" personally took the phoenix seal and stained the mud for the Queen Mother, which made the Queen Mother laugh again.
Watching the phoenix seal fall, Haoning's heart was completely settled.
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Shunzi, you can run now." lest Ning Shizi be restless and unstable in sleeping, and when he turns around, he will blame the mourning family for not caring for him. β
Hao Ning knelt down. gave a big gift to the Queen Mother: "The imperial grandmother loves her grandson the most, and the grandson knows it very well in her heart." β
Seeing Haoning hurrying back to Prince Yong's mansion to prepare to receive the decree, the Queen Mother also sighed: This grandson's family affairs have been settled, and she has also calculated a big deal.
The Queen Mother also learned from the emperor that Dao Haoning was chased and killed by a black eagle and almost died, and recited the scriptures in the Buddhist hall for two hours. Fortunately, Ning'er was rescued, otherwise how would she explain to Prince Yong? Although that son is not biological, he was also raised by his side since he was a child, and he is the most respectful and filial to himself. If it weren't for him, I don't know if Emperor Lu Dao would have been able to deal with the Empress Dowager and the King of Northern Qi back then? Once she fails, how will the Empress Dowager treat herself and her own children?
Now Prince Yong is still guarding southern Xinjiang, but she has not protected a pair of grandchildren, how can she say the past?
However, there is no evidence, Black Eagle is dead again, and they can't just deal with Concubine Zhao for nothing. Not only can it not be disposed of, but it has to be concealed first, how can the ugliness of the family be publicized?
Fortunately, Ning'er now recognizes the true face of Concubine Zhao, and she is very guarded, and she will leave the capital for the south next month, and Yue'er has never lived in Cining Palace and never returned to the palace.
Let Prince Yong's Mansion be like that for the time being! There is no serious housewife, the queen mother just wants to worry about it, and there is no way, it is impossible to send a palace lady to the housekeeper, right?
Now I can only wait for Shu Yao to enter the door, and then put up the family of Prince Yong's mansion. The Queen Mother could see that although Shu Yao's child was young, he was generous and decent, spoke and acted in a very orderly manner, and with the help of Mother Liu, it was not difficult to take care of Prince Yong's mansion.
As for Concubine Zhao, the Queen Mother has already made people stare at it, and she doesn't dare to jump too much, otherwise she will just send the Queen Mother a handle to dispose of it.
The Queen Mother sighed: "In a blink of an eye, Ning'er's family affairs have also been decided, and the eldest (Prince Yong) is also old, I don't know when Lu Dao will be able to return to Beijing to enjoy the blessings of family?" "Southern Xinjiang is very important, not only the neighboring countries are restless, but the southwest Fan tribe is also many and fierce, after the death of General Zhennan, the emperor has not been able to find a suitable and reliable candidate, and can only work hard and trust the eldest brother Prince Yong to guard there.
Mama Liu said with relief: "Niangniang, please rest assured, didn't Mr. Jin say that Prince Yong's health has always been very good." The emperor also said that he has been selecting and observing the new generals and talents in recent years, and I believe that it will not be long before the prince can return to Beijing. Ning Shizi has to wait two years for him to get married, maybe the prince will be able to come back at that time. β
The Queen Mother smiled: "I hope, it may be that the mourning family is old, and I have missed the boss more and more in recent years, although the child is not born in the mourning family, but it is the most intimate." Back then, among the children, only he noticed that every time the mourning family came out of the Empress Dowager's palace, he didn't use it too early and carefully let people prepare, and he was only eight or nine years old at that time. β
The master and servant were reminiscing about the past, and the little eunuch came to report that the lord of Yan County was here.
"Let her in," the Queen Mother sighed, "It's such a coincidence, I don't know if Lu Dao has met Ning'er?" "She doesn't know what Sima Yan is thinking, but Qi Haoning doesn't like it, and she can't be reluctant, right? Although she also loves Sima Yan, after all, she has often lived in Cining Palace since she was a child, and she can be regarded as growing up. However, the twisted melon is not sweet, and Qi Haoning is her grandson, people always have a relative, right?
Mama Liu also shook her head, Lord Yan is indeed a good person, good-looking, proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and has a good temperament, it is said that Tong Ning Shizi is still a childhood sweetheart, why doesn't Ning Shizi like her? When I was younger, I used to say hello a lot, but the more I grew up, the more cold I became. Not to mention Ning Shizi, even the fourth princess and the county lord of Yue don't like her. This is the fate between people, right?
Sima Yan was originally going to embroider the couplet written in small plum blossom characters before asking the Queen Mother to call the shots, but in the past few days, she has become more and more irritable, and she can't put down her mind to embroider, and she always feels that something bad is going to happen, so she gritted her teeth and decided to go to the palace.
When she was about to arrive at Cining Palace just now, she saw Qi Haoning from afar with a happy and hurried face. It's a pity that she is sitting on the sedan chair, which is not easy to shout, and Qi Haoning does not squint, so he doesn't look in her direction at all.
Later, when I arrived at the gate of Cining Palace, I saw that not far ahead, Father-in-law Shunzi and four little eunuchs were also hurrying forward. What day is it? (To be continued......) (To be continued......)
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