Expensive marriage: The concubine is begging for peace again today

It was late at night, but the prince tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

In these years, at various palace banquets, the prince has also met many ladies from famous families, but none of them moved his heart.

Now the queen mother wants him to choose a woman who will accompany him for the rest of his life, but he can't choose.

The queen mother asked him to choose someone he liked, but which one would he choose?
Even if he finds a reason to delay, how long can he delay?

The prince heaved a long sigh and turned over. Choosing a wife is indeed more troublesome than dealing with political affairs.

The next day, the prince went to court with two dark circles under his eyes.

Emperor Xuanzhi glanced at the prince, who was a little weak, and continued to discuss state affairs with the ministers.

After retiring from the court, Emperor Xuanzhi took the prince to the imperial study, "Don't want to marry a wife?"

"It's not that I don't want to marry, but that I don't know who to marry." The prince said frankly.

"Human, let your mother choose for you, and you will be an imperial envoy to the southeast for disaster relief."

The crown prince showed joy, "Yes, father."

After a pause, "Thank you, Father."

"In the future, your mother will choose good people for you. Whether you like it or not, you have to treat them well." Emperor Xuan Zhi seriously urged.

The prince raised his eyes and glanced at him, "Father, have you already made a good appointment?"

"Stinky boy, have I ever told you that whether it is using the harem to restrict the former court, or using the former court to weigh the harem, it is all done by an incompetent king."

"My son is thinking badly."

"Stinky boy, if a woman is willing to give up the hustle and bustle outside the palace and walk into the palace wall to accompany you, you should be grateful for this kind of affection." Emperor Xuanzhi said earnestly.

"But father, some women enter the palace to fight for favor, for the glory of the family, not for me, but for my status." The prince corrected calmly.

Emperor Xuanzhi snorted coldly, "Your mother gave you a chance, but you gave it up."

The prince was full of bitterness, "Royal father, can we discuss this marriage after the son comes back from the disaster relief?"

Emperor Xuanzhi looked at him, pursed his lips and remained silent.

The prince knelt down, "Royal father."

"You stinky boy, you will make things difficult for your mother, go and pack your luggage."

"Thank you, father." The prince kowtowed, got up, and left quickly.

The crown prince was out of Beijing, and Jiang Changning had an excuse to prevaricate the queen mother, "Let's talk about this matter when the crown prince comes back."

"You pick a few good ones, and when the prince comes back, hold a banquet, and the prince can choose from them, wouldn't it be easier." The queen mother was eager to hug her great-grandson, but was not fooled by Jiang Changning.

"Listen to the queen mother." Jiang Changning said helplessly.

Next, Jiang Changning frequently summoned noble ladies from various prefectures in central Beijing to enter the palace to enjoy the flowers. Due to the drought in the southeast and the displacement of the people, it was not easy to hold a banquet.

At the beginning of April, Xia Lecheng, the general stationed in northern Xinjiang, returned to Beijing with his family.

Emperor Xuanzhi asked Jiang Changning to summon Mrs. Xia and Miss Xia, "Northern Xinjiang has been so stable these past few years, thanks to Xia Lecheng, please give them something to show your favor."

"You don't want to choose Miss Xia as the princess?" Jiang Changning asked tentatively.

"The general's daughter, if she is a bit rough, the brat won't like it, but he likes gentle ones." Emperor Xuan Zhi denied.

"Your Majesty's memory is wrong. The prince didn't say he likes gentle girls, but Xiaoqian said that gentle girls are better."

Emperor Xuanzhi frowned, "The third boy has someone he likes?"

Before the eldest son's daughter-in-law is settled, the third son wants to get married before the two elder brothers?

"No, it's just that Xiaoqian and Xiao Yuer quarreled, thinking that Xiao Yuer was not gentle enough."

"Xiao Yuer is very nice, that brat will bully my sister." Emperor Xuanzhi was a slave to his daughter, and spoiled Xiao Yuer so much that he almost turned into a savage princess.

"You said it wrong, it was Xiao Yuer who bullied my brother." Jiang Changning glared at him, "Don't just protect that girl all the time, what's the matter, do you have enemies? You are going to make your daughter a villain, okay? Marry your enemy as revenge."

"Your Majesty really wronged her. When did I protect her blindly? When you punished her, I didn't help her."

"You didn't help her on the surface, and you asked the maid to help her copy the book in private, you pretend I don't know." Jiang Changning said angrily.

Emperor Xuanzhi chuckled twice, brought a teacup to her, and said, "Your Majesty, have a cup of tea to quench your thirst."

Jiang Changning didn't bother to argue with him, took the teacup and took a sip of the tea.

In the afternoon, the booklet describing the situation of the Xia family was delivered to Jiang Changning.

Xia Lecheng, 45 years old, the concubine son of Xia Jun, the former commander of the Beijing Guards, joined the army at the age of 16, made military achievements at the age of 20, and was promoted to deputy lieutenant, and at the age of 25, he was promoted to the head of Qianzong.
As for Mrs. Xia, she is the daughter of the Xibe patriarch. She was 41 years old and married Xia Lecheng when she was 20 years old. She gave birth to two sons and two daughters for him.

The eldest daughter is married, and the eldest son replaces Xia Lecheng to guard the northern border. The youngest son Xia Jingran and youngest daughter Xia Xueer came back with the couple.

Xia Jingran is 14 years old and Xia Xueer is 16 years old.

In terms of age, this Xia Xueer and the prince are quite suitable.

Of course, choosing a princess should not just be based on age.

The next day, four members of the Xia family entered the palace. Xia Lecheng and Xia Jingran went to the imperial study to meet the saint. Mrs. Xia took Xia Xueer to Qiyuan Palace to meet the empress.

The mother and daughter arrived outside Qiyuan Palace on the chariot given by Jiang Changning, and when they got off the chariot, a servant came forward to salute, "Mrs. Xia, Miss Xia, please."

At the palace gate, the mother and daughter saw a middle-aged maid, and the servant who led the way saluted, "Aunt Xiulan."

Xiulan smiled, "That's right, go do something, and your mother will reward you later."

After dismissing the servants, Xiulan turned around and saluted Xia's mother and daughter.

The mother and daughter of the Xia family hurriedly returned the gift, the servant called her aunt just now, which meant that she must be the big maid serving by the empress's side.

"Your Majesty has been waiting in the main hall early in the morning, Madam and Miss, please follow me." Xiulan smiled.

"Miss Lao will lead the way." Mrs. Xia said hastily.

Xia Xueer took a step forward and stuffed a purse for Xiulan.

Xiulan didn't refuse, she accepted it, and took Xia's mother and daughter to the main hall.

Jiang Changning really did what Xiulan said, in order to show his importance, he waited in the main hall early in the morning.

Xiulan came in and said, "Your Majesty, Mrs. Xia and Miss Xia are here."

"Please come in." Jiang Changning smiled.

The mother and daughter of the Xia family lowered their heads, which disappointed Jiang Changning who wanted to see Miss Xia's appearance.

However, Miss Xia's bones and flesh are well-proportioned, and her development is quite good.

When the queen mother sees it, she will definitely say that she is a good-bearing girl.

"The concubine (little daughter) pays homage to the empress, and the empress is a thousand years old."

"Get up." Jiang Changning said helplessly.

"Thank you madam."

"Give me a seat." Jiang Changning withdrew his gaze from looking at Xia Xueer.

The mother and daughter of the Xia family thanked her, and sat down cautiously, still lowering their heads, not daring to look at Jiang Changning.

"What are the two characters for Miss Xia's name?" Jiang Changning asked kindly.

Xia Xueer quickly stood up, "Go back to your mother's words."

"You don't have to be so restrained, sit down and talk." Jiang Changning said with a smile.

"The little girl's name is Xue Er, the snow fluttering in the snow, elegant Er."

"Good name."

The topic started from here, Jiang Changning asked, Xia's mother and daughter answered, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed.