Houmen's step-wife

Chapter 582 Why?
The two foreheads touched, Emperor Xian De looked into the eyes of the person below him, and said seriously: "Wan'er, don't worry, I will never hurt your mother and child, let alone allow anyone to hurt you."

Su Wan also looked back at him, her eyes full of trust, she rubbed her forehead against him a few times, and said with a smile, "I know."

For so many years, he has treated her consistently, respected her, loved her, and fully fulfilled his father's responsibility to Tuanyuanyuan. How could she not believe him?

In the end, neither of them took a nap, and spent the afternoon shamelessly together.

Near the end of the year, Empress Ning finally selected the candidates for the three concubines, as long as Emperor Xiande agreed, it would be considered a decision.

The eldest prince Liang Zi made an appointment with Li Guogong's granddaughter, that is, Concubine Hu's niece, which can be regarded as a close relative.

The third prince, Liang Zhen, is also the daughter of Concubine Sun Shu's natal family - the Jingchuan Houfu.

Compared with them, the second concubine's background is not so obvious, she is just the daughter of a fifth-rank doctor in the Ministry of Rites, but like Queen Ning, she comes from a scholarly family.

Empress Ning was originally the daughter of a civil official. Coupled with her father's connections, she could easily gain the support of civil officials. Plus a daughter-in-law who also came from a scholarly family. Although her father was not a high-ranking official, the family had a long history. There was even a chancellor, and in the eyes of scholars, they had some prestige. Most importantly, they firmly supported the orthodoxy, firmly adhered to the rule of "there is a son, no son, no elder", and they have always supported the establishment of the second prince, the son of the son, as the prince. If you marry the daughter of their family, it means that many scholars are on the side of the second prince, and the second prince is definitely like a tiger with wings added.

Although civil servants do not have military power, they have the right to speak and influence in front of the emperor, and they control the public opinion of the world. In the future, they will not worry about having no one to support the second prince.

Empress Ning felt that the concubine she had chosen for the second prince was really inconspicuous compared to the other two princes, and His Majesty would not make things difficult for her, so she came to see Emperor Xiande confidently.

In fact, Queen Ning felt aggrieved or guilty for her son who could only marry the daughter of a fifth-rank official, but this is the best choice for them at present, let alone, Doing so can also dispel the emperor's suspicion of the second prince.

Of course, she will decide on the He family, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites. In addition to the He family's support for Lidi, and because they have been in contact with each other in private, the He family is also willing to accept the olive branch thrown by Queen Ning. In private, they have already finalized Empress Ning reported the matter to the emperor about the marriage.

"So, you've already decided on the candidate? There won't be any changes?" In the Palace of Qinzheng, Emperor Xian De looked at Empress Ning and asked calmly.

Empress Ning said respectfully: "It doesn't matter if the concubines have confirmed the candidates, it depends on what His Majesty wants. However, their identities and appearances are indeed very suitable for the three princes, and their horoscopes are very similar."

"It turns out that the empress has even reconciled with their horoscopes." Emperor Xian De's tone made it impossible to hear any joy or anger, and a stern look quickly flashed in his eyes.

This shows that the marriage of the second prince is definitely not wishful thinking of Empress Ning, but the consent of the He family.That being the case, what happens in the future, he will not wrong the He family.

When Queen Ning heard this, her expression froze, and her eyes were a little flustered.

Fortunately, Emperor Xian De did not wait for her to answer, but continued: "Since you have already discussed it, how could I disagree? Otherwise, wouldn't it appear that I am too unreasonable?"

When Empress Ning heard this, her tense mind suddenly relaxed, and the nervousness in her heart was instantly replaced by surprise, she immediately said to Emperor Xiande, "I thank Your Majesty on behalf of the princes. "

"They are also my sons, so I naturally hope to see them well. And you are their queen mother, you will never harm them, of course I believe in your choice." Emperor Xiande said lightly.

Empress Ning always felt that Emperor Xiande's tone was a bit wrong, she forced a smile, and asked again: "Your Majesty, the wedding dates of the three princes..."

"It's not busy! They are only fifteen or sixteen years old, it's still early! It doesn't matter if they get married two years later." Emperor Xian De said.

Empress Ning suddenly showed a trace of sadness, pressed the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, and said with a choked voice: "I'm afraid I won't be able to wait for that day." Bind the He family to the second prince's big boat.

Emperor Xian De's eyes flickered slightly, and he said: "How could it be? The imperial doctor said that as long as the empress is less concerned and calms down to recuperate her illness, she can prolong her life. Why is the empress so pessimistic?"

"But..." Empress Ning wanted to argue again, but Emperor Xiande frowned and said: "Okay, that's the decision. If Empress has nothing else to do, then step down first!"

Empress Ning had no choice but to bow respectfully and retreat.

Although he was a little disappointed, he had achieved his goal after all, and he quickly restrained his sorrow.

Since the girl from the He family didn't get married until two years later, she had to prepare a few concubines for the second prince. After all, the second prince was old and was about to move out of the palace soon, so there were not many people to serve him. inconvenient.

The new year is coming soon, and this is also the last year for the three princes to live in the palace. Once the new year is over, they will move out of the palace immediately.

However, the three princes were not dissatisfied with this, and were even very happy. After all, everyone is willing to have a territory that is completely their own, and they can enter the palace anytime they want, so why are they dissatisfied?
Just a few days after the new year, Su Wan received a piece of great news——

The ship that Emperor Xian De sent to the west has returned.

This time, the envoy of the General Soldier for Expeditions to the West was - Yao Rong, the eunuch of the Inner Official Supervisor, who was also one of the eunuchs who grew up with Emperor Xiande, and had attended school in the inner study.

In the beginning, the internal official supervisor also had great power, only under the supervisor of ceremonies, the most important thing was to manage the palace people, specifically in charge of wood, stone, tile, soil, building materials, eastward travel, westward travel, painting, weddings, etc. , Gunpowder Ten Works, Rice and Salt Storehouses, Construction Storehouses, Imperial Altar Storehouses, Palaces, Mausoleums, Copper and Tin Dowry, Utensil Use and Ice Scenting in all countries, which is equivalent to the Ministry of Works of the Outer Court.

The eunuch next to Su Wan, Wang Bing, used to be the eunuch of the Internal Supervisor, and Yao Rong was his immediate boss.

(End of this chapter)