Chapter 910 Intercession
Fan is the wet nurse of his son, and Lu Bing grew up since childhood. He is in love with his son. Empress Dowager Jiang is naturally willing to be this peacemaker and resolve the conflict between Lu Bing and Xu Jin.
In the view of Empress Dowager Jiang, the conflict between Lu Bing and Xu Jin was just that he took people to Xu Mansion to search the house, but in the end it did not hurt the Xu Mansion at all, so it was no big deal. Now that the Lu family takes the initiative to marry the concubine daughter as a concubine, it undoubtedly means lowering their heads. In addition to the face of the empress dowager, if Xu Jin knew how to advance and retreat, he should be willing to write off the marriage between the two families.
Thinking of this, Empress Jiang smiled and said, "This matter..."
"Mother..." Princess Yongfu suddenly interrupted Empress Jiang.
The women couldn't help but be slightly stunned, and Empress Dowager Jiang also looked at Princess Yongfu in surprise. Her daughter was well-educated and polite, and always had a proper manner. It was incredible to interrupt herself at this time.
Princess Yongfu realized that she had lost her composure and couldn't help but fly on her cheeks and explained: "My mother, the country is in danger at this time, and Xu Jin is still leading troops to retreat to the enemy in Tongzhou. Is it a bit inappropriate to talk about marriage now? Moreover, my daughter thinks that this matter should be asked first about the emperor and Xu Jin."
The biological mother of British Duke Zhang Lun, Chang, is over fifty years old. She has a loose skin, obvious wrinkles, and her two petals of lips. Judging from her face, she should be a serious and powerful woman, probably a bit mean.
Chang curled his lips slightly and said, "Your Highness Yongfu's words are wrong. Asking the emperor's opinions in such a matter is reasonable. There is no need to ask Xu Jin, right? Is the empress dowager dare not agree to the matchup? What's more, it's not just a wife or a concubine. What a big deal. If you don't like it, you will keep it in a side courtyard. Aren't men like this?"
In the eyes of the ancients, the status of concubines is not much different from the maids she ordered, and the status of concubines is also very low. Therefore, after hearing Chang's harsh words, the expressions of the women present did not fluctuate. Including Fan, it can be seen that she did not take her concubine's niece seriously. She just wanted to resolve the conflict between her son Lu Bing and Xu Jin through marriage. As for whether her niece had a good life after marrying Xu Jin as a concubine, she didn't care at all, as she was a concubine's daughter anyway.
Princess Yongchun rolled her eyes secretly, while Princess Yongfu pursed her mouth, and was so tactful that she did not argue with her elders.
Empress Dowager Jiang looked at her daughter with a thoughtful look down and said indifferently: "The Ai family knew that Brother Jin was approachable and was very good to the servants in the mansion. If she took a concubine, she would definitely not be careless. But... Yongfu was right. Now the enemy is in front of him, and Xu Jin is leading troops to fight against the enemy in Tongzhou. It is indeed not advisable to talk about marriage now. Let's wait until the Tartars retreat."
When Fan heard this, he was disappointed and smiled and said, "That's the same!"
Chang secretly gave Jiang a wink, and the latter sighed and said, "Life is really impermanent. Your Highness Yongfu originally had a good marriage, but unfortunately, Saner (Tang Xianji) from the Lingbi Hou family had a poor fate and was not blessed. He was actually poisoned by the Tartars a few days ago!"
It turned out that just yesterday, the news that Guo Shouqian, Xu Wenbi and Tang Xianji were killed by the Tartars at the Tongzhou Wharf had been returned, and it was brought back by a surviving slave of the Tang family.
Princess Yongfu was not sad about her future death. After all, there was no feeling between the two. When they met, the other party was still so dirty and annoying.
To be honest, Princess Yongfu was not only not saddened by Tang Xianji's death, but also felt a little relieved and a little guilty. After all, this violated the female ethics education she received since childhood, and Tang Xianji was her nominal son-in-law.
So at this time, when Jiang mentioned Tang Xianji, Princess Yongfu's expression suddenly became a little unnatural, and she lowered her head silently.
Princess Yongchun was outspoken and said, "It's not a good marriage. How could Tang Xianji deserve Sister Yongfu? The emperor said that he would cancel the marriage a few days ago. The emperor had a golden mouth and said that the marriage would be cancelled. Even if the marriage was cancelled, Tang Xianji was later killed by the Tartars, but he could not rely on Sister Yongfu. Don't make any more rumors like "like a person."
Jiang couldn't help but froze and said with a wry smile: "Empress Dowager, look at His Highness Yongchun's sharp mouth. How could I ever mean this? I just sigh that the Tang family's step brother is very blessed."
"Yongchun, don't talk nonsense!" Empress Dowager Jiang said to Yongchun with a blank look, but she was secretly grateful in her heart. After all, the royal family was afraid of rumors. Fortunately, the emperor asked to cancel the marriage between the two families, and the news of the Tang family's Saner's death came back. Otherwise, if rumors such as Yongfuk's death from the Tang family's son were reported, it would be really unrecognizable.
Chang quickly came out to save the scene and changed the topic: "When it comes to Marquis Wu Ding, it's really pitiful. The eldest son, Brother Qian, was also killed by the Tartars this time. The white-haired man sent a black-haired man, so why is it so miserable?"
Fan also sighed and said, "Brother Qian is the same age as my Binger. He met him a few months ago. You said that this is a very good person, and he will be gone. No wonder he said that life is impermanent, so you should cherish the people in front of you."
When Empress Dowager Jiang heard this, she couldn't help but think of her husband Zhu Youxi, as well as her two children who died young and prematurely. She couldn't help but take out her handkerchief and sniff her tears.
Fan also took out his handkerchief and wiped the tears that did not exist on both sides of his eyes, and continued: "Marquis Wuding is really unlucky. His son just suffered a disaster and he caused another murder. He is probably going to be executed by the emperor."
Empress Dowager Jiang frowned and said, "What serious crime did Marquis Wuding commit?"
Fan took the opportunity to say, "Empress Dowager, isn't that Datong General Zhang Yin proved to be the White Lotus rebel Li Fuda!"
Empress Dowager Jiang couldn't help but look dark and said angrily: "It was this thief who opened the killing of Hukou and let the Tartars go south, and almost cut off the reign of our Ming Dynasty. Even if we die, we should not redeem it. Hum? Could it be that the crimes committed by Marquis Wu Ding are related to Li Fuda?"
Fan said carefully: "That's not it. I heard that Marquis Wu Ding believed in Taiyuan Commander Yi Gang, and probably received some money and gave Li Fuda, who was named Zhang Yin, the position of Taiyuan Guard Commander."
"Oh, so you shouldn't be too greedy. It's really not worth it to harm yourself for some money and get the whole family." Chang said, "Wu Ding Hou is really confused!"
Jiang also interrupted, "I heard that Mrs. Wuding cried from last night to the morning, and almost cried blindly."
Chapter completed!