Fair Lady

After listening to Haoning's words, Shuyao didn't think of Shujie's oath, but Haoning's firm tone and sincere eyes made Shuyao believe that he is not the kind of duplicity. Maybe this marriage will be better than expected .

Shuyao never thought about asking Hao Ning not to marry a side concubine or take concubines, and she has never heard of any prince who has only one concubine.

Not to mention Prince Yong's son, whose status is more noble than some unfavored princes, even men from rich and noble families seldom marry only one wife, unless they are married, or the female family is much stronger than the male family.

In the previous life, Xue Minglang was a poor scholar with a poor family. If she hadn't relied on her hard work in embroidery to support the family and support him in studying for exams, he might even have problems with his life, food and clothing.

Xue Minglang was also grateful to Shuyao, saying 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 came into the eyes of the princess, he couldn't wait to kill the child in his womb and demote his wife to concubine...

Therefore, Shuyao didn't think that it would be more reliable to find a man with less favorable conditions. Those people are afraid of poverty, and once they have the opportunity to climb up, they may behave more cruelly and unscrupulously.

People like Zhang Caishu, Marquis Weiyuan, Duke Zhong, and Gao Mingde all have concubines, but in Shuyao's view, they can all be regarded as very good men.They both respect and love their wives, behave and be responsible.

Of course, no woman doesn't want to be her husband's only woman, but that's not realistic.For example, people like my father, brother and adoptive father are hard to come by, maybe they are all influenced by my mother.It was written in the page of my mother's diary that she came from another world.Her original world was monogamous, women were equal to men, unlike Da Zhou, wives and concubines were just accessories of men.

Shuyao secretly smiled wryly, she is not a mother, she does not have the courage of a mother.In fact, even a mother from another world can't ignore the real world. One of the main reasons why the mother gave up her adoptive father is that the adoptive father came from a big family, so it is difficult to have only one wife.There is a sentence in my mother's diary: alone.How to compete with the whole world?

Haoning didn't miss the bitterness that flashed across Shuyao's face, Yao'er didn't believe that she could be like Brother Jie, right?

However, Hao Ning did not continue to prove himself, relying on words is useless, he will prove to his Yao'er how important she is in his heart in the days to come.He only likes Yao'er and hopes to be with her every day.Why do you have to get a few other women to dangle in front of you?If it is not done well, hidden dangers will be planted around the beloved wife and son and daughter.

In the past, my father, mother, concubine, and myself also thought that Concubine Zhao's status was good, but what happened?The truth about the mother and concubine's "death of illness" has not yet been determined.Originally, Hao Ning also believed that it was very likely that Concubine Tian was the one who did it, but now... unless there is real evidence, she will not follow others to suspect casually, nor will she let go of suspicion on any related person.Although the time is too long, it is difficult to find many personal and physical evidence.Hao Ning will continue to investigate.

There was also the noble concubine in Aunt Zhangzhu's mansion, and my aunt offered to welcome her into the mansion so generously.She was given the status of a noble concubine, what happened?Hmph, maybe concubines hope to be regular wives one day, right?If it wasn't for his father's dominance, 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 Zhang Zhu's son.

Thinking of this, Hao Ning's determination to "only marry Yao'er" became firmer.He didn't want Yao'er to die of illness like his mother and concubine one day.He was still killed by someone inexplicably, and he didn't want his direct child to be hunted down by black eagles and white eagles.

"Yao'er. I'll go into the palace right now and ask the emperor's grandmother for a marriage order, okay?" Hao Ning's voice was filled with anxiety, "I'm going to Guangdong City next month to discuss construction with General Haiyong at the order of the emperor's uncle. The matter of the island. Yaoer, I can go to Guangdong City with peace of mind when our matter is settled."

Shuyao raised her head abruptly, with a worried expression on her face: "Brother Ning, is there a powerful water dragon king in Guangdong City? Brother Ning, you must be careful." Shuyao is naturally not easy to ask for an errand assigned by the emperor, "Can you?" Not going?" Such idiotic words.Moreover, Shuyao has always believed that men are no better than women, they should be responsible, have what they want to do, and can do well.

However, I heard that the water dragon king was the adopted son of the stone dragon king, and he vowed to avenge the stone dragon king. The stone dragon king died at the hands of Qi Haoning.

Hao Ning couldn't help holding Shu Yao's little hand: "Yao'er, are you worried about me?"

Shuyao really wanted to roll her eyes and give a marriage order, they are now a fiancée, can she not worry about him?No one wants to keep watch, right?

But naturally he couldn't really do such a rude action on the face, he just asked softly: "Brother Ning wants me to worry, or doesn't he want me to worry?"

"..." Hao Ning was stopped by the question, "I like Yaoer to worry about me, but I don't want Yaoer to worry about me every day. I will be very cautious and won't let Yaoer worry. I only want Yaoer to think Hold 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 let it go, it would be good to hold it for a while. "Yao'er, I may not come back so soon this time, it depends on whether things go well or not, but I will definitely come back before you get old." After finishing speaking, before Shuyao got angry, she quickly let go of the book reluctantly. Yao's hand.

Jiji is one of the most important days in a woman's life. Hao Ning hopes to participate in Shuyao's Jiji ceremony. She still has a very important gift to give her on Shuyao Jiji's day. Of course, she hopes to be able to Put it on for her by hand.

Shuyao laughed to herself, she could feel that Qi Haoning couldn't help it, rather than being rude, he didn't dare to move her hand, he was so nervous that veins appeared on both sides of his forehead, and his face was flushed.Otherwise, why would she let him hold her for so long?Already changed face.

"Okay, Brother Ning, be careful yourself, remember that you said you would come back safely to attend my funeral ceremony." Shuyao replied.I thought in my heart that I would discuss something with my adoptive father and elder brother later.

As soon as this sentence came out, did he agree to the marriage?Hao Ning suddenly felt that the weather was good and his breathing was smooth.The boulder that had been hanging in my heart for a long time finally came down, and he said with a smile on his face, "I will enter the palace right away, and please ask the emperor's grandmother to issue an imperial decree today, so that I can make solid preparations for going to Guangdong City." He didn't want to wait any longer.With this matter hanging in the balance, he can't do anything.

Shuyao originally wanted to say, "Why are you in such a hurry? Make people laugh!", but when she heard Haoning's last sentence, she didn't speak again, and a sweet feeling surged in her heart.Only if you really care, you will be impatient, right?

Shuyao wanted to see Haoning because she wanted to show that she was not someone who would compromise.Also want to see if he wants to marry her for "the grace of saving his life".Now that everything that should be said has been said, he is in a hurry to ask Yizhi, so let him do it.Mother Liu was right, because of her adoptive father and elder brother, many people would come to her door to propose marriage with different purposes, and they should be settled early to avoid trouble.

After Shuyao thought it through, she stopped blocking her.Just asked: "Brother Ning, don't you look at the dragon fruit before leaving?"

Hao Ning looked deeply at Shu Yao: "Dragon fruit can be seen at any time, but I can't wait for this matter anymore, Yao Er, thank you, you will not regret it."

Shuyao blushed: "Then you go, I will go shopping by myself. I will show you dragon fruit next time."

"Hey, then I'll go first. Say goodbye to the old lady. When I get to the palace, the emperor's uncle should just go down." Hao Ning turned around and left with great interest, and suddenly turned around and said: " Yaoer can go for a stroll to digest food and then go back, the sun of this season will burn people after a while."

Shuyao nodded in agreement, and thought to herself: Can't you tell that this person is still very careful!

Shujie and Nangong Miao are waiting in the lobby with Mrs. Jin, the lifelong event of the baby sister, how can Shujie, a 24-year-old brother, have the heart to go to the study to deal with something?

Seeing the big smile on Hao Ning's face.The three breathed a sigh of relief, and Shuyao must have nodded.

Hao Ning said urgently: "Grandmother, eldest brother and sister-in-law. I will go to the palace to ask Yizhi, and I will come back later to kowtow to grandmother and adoptive father."

Nangong Miao couldn't help laughing "Puchi", Shizi Ning really couldn't wait, lo and behold, he changed his address so quickly.

Mrs. Jin took it for granted and was overjoyed. According to the inquiries of those old sisters, and all kinds of gossip, there are many people who want to marry Yao'er. Can Ning Shizi not be impatient?

Shu Jie smiled and said, "Father didn't come back so soon today, and he is probably in the imperial study right now."

Hao Ning happily said goodbye and hurried away.

Shujie looked at Hao Ning's excited and hasty back, and raised the corners of his lips. It would have been better if this matter had been settled one day earlier. Concubine Ma and the second prince had already made their minds on Yao'er. How could he let Yao'er marry? For the second prince?Not to mention that the second prince and concubine are not married, and there are already countless concubines in the backyard. Just because of ambition and restlessness, Jin Xida and Shujie will not let Shuyao be the second prince concubine and get involved in the battle for the crown prince .

Last time Shujie had already rejected Concubine Ma Gui as a matchmaker, if he directly rejected the Second Prince again this time, it would look bad on the face.Although Jin Xida and Shujie are not afraid of the Ma family, and know that the emperor will not approve of Shuyao marrying the second prince, they don't want to make it difficult for the emperor, and now is not the time to tear their faces.

However, Qi Haoning asked the Queen Mother to give him a marriage before Concubine Ma Guifei expressly hinted that it was normal for the Queen Mother to wait for Shuyao to return to Beijing before issuing the edict.As for not revealing the news, that's more normal. Shuyao hasn't returned to Beijing yet, and the edict hasn't been issued yet, so how could it be possible to spread the reputation of the girl's family?

Hao Ning hurried into the palace, first went to the imperial study, and then rushed to the Palace of Compassion.

As soon as the queen mother saw him, she joked: "Did you go to the Marquis of Yongping for a wedding yesterday? Did you see Xiao Yao'er? No, you came to Aijia Palace this morning. When did you become so filial? But What kind of good thing do you come to beg to mourn the family?" She had never seen this grandson care so much about any girl.

Hao Ning's ears were red, and he squeezed to sit next to the Queen Mother, "grieved" and said: "When did my grandson not be filial to the imperial grandmother? What's the matter with the grandson, he is the first to think of the imperial grandmother."

Haoning's rare "acting like a baby", the queen mother was very useful, and laughed: "Well, you have something to do with the emperor's grandmother who is in charge of the family, so you didn't think of the emperor's grandmother? Did Xiao Yaoer nod? Ning'er and others It's too late."

Hao Ning help the Empress Dowager to press the shoulders doggyly: "The only one who knows the grandson is the emperor's grandmother. The emperor's grandmother, seeing that the grandson will leave Beijing next month, hurry up and let the grandson feel at ease."

The Queen Mother patted Hao Ning lightly, and cursed with a smile: "You have to quickly remove your monkey paw, how can this old bone of Aijia stand up to your strength? If you tear down the bones of Aijia, who will cover it for you?" Feng Xi? Do you still want to give me a marriage decree?"

Hao Ning quickly let go of his hand: "Yes. Yes, of course, Father-in-law Shunzi, hurry up, the emperor's grandmother is going to issue an order, and I will treat you to a drink later."

Eunuch Shunzi laughed quickly and said, "I am greedy for this glass of wedding wine, Shizi Ning. Don't worry, don't worry, the Empress Dowager Yizhi has prepared it early in the morning. The servant will bring it right away." As he spoke, he walked towards the inner hall behind.

Hao Ning laughed and turned around to pinch the empress dowager's shoulders: "I knew that the imperial grandmother loved me the most. Ning'er pinched it lightly to ensure that it is comfortable and won't hurt the imperial grandmother."

The Empress Dowager smiled at Liu Mama: "Look, look, when did Master Ning become so sweet? It seems that the imperial grandmother of the Ai family has been favored by the granddaughter-in-law Xiao Yaoer. Hahaha"

Liu Mama hurriedly responded: "Isn't your mother looking forward to this day? Miss Yao'er is also a filial and sensible girl. From now on, my mother will have another caring junior."

The queen mother laughed again: "You are the one riding on the wall. Neither side should offend, hahaha."

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While talking and joking, Eunuch Shunzi came back with the decree and the queen mother's phoenix seal that he had drawn up a long time ago.

Hao Ning "graciously" personally took the phoenix seal and dipped the ink pad for the Queen Mother, which made the Queen Mother laugh again.

Watching the phoenix seal fall, Hao Ning's heart was completely settled.

The Empress Dowager smiled and said: "Shunzi, you should go for a trip now. lest Master Ning can't eat and sleep well, and later blame the Ai family for not loving him."

Hao Ning knelt down in embarrassment.A big gift was given to the Queen Mother: "The imperial grandmother loves her grandson the most, and the grandson knows it very well."

Seeing Hao Ning hurried back to Prince Yong's Mansion to receive the order, the queen mother also felt emotional: the grandson's marriage is settled, and she has already considered a big event.

It was only later that the queen mother learned from the emperor that Hao Ning was almost killed by the black eagle, so she recited scriptures for two hours in the Buddhist hall.Fortunately, Ning'er was rescued, otherwise how would she explain to Prince Yong?Although that son was not his own, he was raised by his side since he was a child.And the most respect and filial piety to oneself.Without him, I don't know if the emperor could have dealt with the Empress Dowager and the King of Northern Qi back then?Once it fails.How will the empress dowager treat herself and her own children?

Now Prince Yong is still guarding the southern border, but she didn't protect a pair of grandchildren, how can it be said?

However, there was no evidence, and Black Eagle died again, so they couldn't just deal with Concubine Zhao for nothing.Not only can it not be dealt with, but it has to be concealed first. How can the family scandal be publicized?

Fortunately, Ning'er now recognizes Zhao's side concubine's true face, and she is more prepared, and she will leave the capital for the south next month, and Yue'er has never lived in the Palace of Compassion and Ning and never returned to the palace.

Let Prince Yong's Mansion be like that for the time being!There is no serious headed housewife, the queen mother just wants to worry about it, but there is nothing she can do, it is impossible to send a palace maid to take care of the house, right?

Now he can only wait for Shuyao to enter the door, and then take over Prince Yong's mansion.The Empress Dowager could tell that although Shuyao's child was young, he was generous and decent, he 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 Empress Dowager is already being stared at, so forgive her for not daring to jump too far, otherwise she will just give the Empress Dowager something to deal with.

The queen mother sighed: "In a blink of an eye, Ning'er's marriage is also settled, and the boss (Prince Yong) is getting old. I don't know when I can return to Beijing to enjoy the blessings of the family?" Southern Xinjiang is very important, not only the neighboring countries are restless , the Fan clan in the southwest is also numerous and fierce. After the death of General Zhennan, the emperor has been unable to find a suitable and reliable candidate, so he can only work hard and trust his elder brother, Prince Yong, to guard there.

Nanny Liu comforted: "My lady, 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 newly promoted generals in recent years. I believe it won't be long. The prince will be able to return to the capital. Prince Ning will have to wait two years to get married, maybe the prince will be able to come back by then."

The queen mother smiled and said: "I hope, it may be that the Ai family is getting old, and I have missed the boss more and more in the past few years. Although the child was not born in the Ai family, he is the most caring. Back then, among the few children, he was the only one who noticed the Ai family. Every time he came out of the empress dowager's palace, he never used to be early, he was carefully prepared by others, and he was only ** years old at that time."

The master and the servant are reminiscing about the past, the little eunuch came to report, and Princess Yan came.

"Let her come in," the queen mother sighed, "It's such a coincidence, I don't know if I have met Ning'er?" It's not like she doesn't know what's on Sima Yan's mind, but Qi Haoning doesn't like it, so she can't force it, right?Although she also loves Sima Yan, after all, she has often lived in the Compassionate Ning Palace since she was a child, and she can be regarded as watching her grow up.However, twisted melons are not sweet, and Qi Haoning is her grandson. People always have relatives, don't they?

Nanny Liu also shook her head. Princess Yan is indeed a good person. She is good-looking, proficient in all aspects of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and has a good temper. It is said that Tong Ning is still a childhood sweetheart. Why doesn't Ning Shizi like her?When I was young, I seemed to say hello a lot, but the older I got, the colder I became.Not to mention Ning Shizi, even the Fourth Princess and Master Yue didn't like her.This is the fate between people, right?

Sima Yan had originally prepared to embroider the couplet written in small plum blossom characters before asking the Queen Mother to make the decision, but these days she became more and more irritable, unable to concentrate on embroidery, and always felt that something bad was about to happen, so she gritted her teeth, The decision is still advanced palace.

When she was approaching the Compassionate Ning Palace just now, she saw Qi Haoning looking happy and walking in a hurry from afar.It's a pity that she was sitting in a sedan chair, so it's not easy to shout, but Qi Haoning didn't look sideways, and didn't even look in her direction.

Later, when he arrived at the gate of the Palace of Compassion and Ning, he saw Eunuch Shun Zi and four young eunuchs rushing forward not far away.What day is it today? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations , monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation.)

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