Yuan Hai and his wife entered the East Palace together and asked to see the Crown Princess. No one knew what they said in private.
For Zhu Rong, these things have nothing to do with her.
There was only one thing that surprised her and puzzled her. She whispered to her mother in private: "I always thought that my sister would choose Mr. Yuan to be the county horse. I never expected that Mr. Meng would be the one chosen in the end."
Man Liangdi stayed in the yard all day and had not left the yard for several years. Her world was like a dry well, and all she could see when she opened her eyes was a patch of sky as big as a palm. People and things outside the yard, as well as herself, were
No connection.
Sure enough, Man Liangdi seemed not to hear Zhu Rong's whisper, lowering her head to do her embroidery work while patiently listening to her daughter.
When mother and daughter are together, Zhu Rong is also lively. Once out of the hospital, Zhu Rong is mostly restrained, docile, well-behaved, quiet and less talkative.
Man Liangdi took away the needle and traced the embroidered pattern next to Zhu Rong. She was very satisfied: "When this year's new clothing materials come, I will make you two beautiful dresses."
These ten years seem to be an extremely long time.
The stunningly beautiful woman back then had long hair and looked much older than the Crown Princess.
Zhu Rong held Man Liangdi's hand distressedly and said softly: "Mom, there are embroiderers in the palace, and I also have palace servants with superb craftsmanship. Don't do these jobs in the future."
If you don't do this, what else will you do?
The Crown Princess gave them a place for mother and daughter. Over the years, the Crown Prince had never set foot in this courtyard. In such peaceful and lonely days, there must be some entertainment.
Man Liangdi smiled and said: "I have nothing to do, so I can do some embroidery work to pass the time."
Zhu Rong grows up day by day, has a delicate mind, is much precocious and sensible than other girls of the same age.
She would not ask why her father never came to see her mother, nor would she ask her mother how she met her father and how she gave birth to her. She also never asked her graceful and majestic aunt, why she refused to allow her.
Is her mother discharged from the hospital?
In fact, no one had ever stopped her mother. It was her mother who took the initiative to close the courtyard door.
"That Yuan Rui has always been with my sister. I always thought it was him that my sister liked." Zhu Rong was also a chatterbox when facing her mother in private. She couldn't help but mutter again: "I didn't expect that my sister actually
I chose Mr. Meng to be the county horse."
Man Liangdi raised her head and glanced at her childish daughter. She didn't know what she thought of, but a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes.
"Rong'er," Man Liangdi asked her daughter softly: "In two years' time, you will be old enough. Have you ever thought about what kind of husband you want to marry in the future?"
Zhu Rong opened her black and white eyes and unexpectedly replied: "I don't want to get married."
Man Liangdi was startled: "Silly girl, if a girl's family is old, how can she not marry?"
Zhu Rong whispered: "I am getting married, can my mother follow me out of the palace?"
Man Liangdi: "..."
"Mom, you only have me." Zhu Rong leaned his head into Man Liangdi's arms: "I will always be with my mother."
Man Liangdi's nose felt sour, and the warm liquid rushed to the corner of her eyes, and she was quietly swallowed.
"Mother is staying well in the East Palace. You don't need to worry about it." Man Liangdi reached out and stroked her daughter's hair: "You are young and have a good time. Mother wants to see you get married and have children, and live a peaceful and happy life.
If you live well, mother will be well."
Zhu Rong said stubbornly: "No, I want to stay with mother all the time."
Man Liangdi's eyes suddenly turned red and she turned her head to one side. After a moment, she turned her head back: "That's all, you are still young. It's not too late to talk about the marriage when you have hair extensions. Let's not talk about this now."
The mother and daughter were whispering when a palace attendant suddenly came in and reported: "To Liangdi and the princess, the Crown Princess is here."
Man Liangdi was startled and hurriedly stood up to greet her. Zhu Rong also stood up and went out together.
…
This secluded and peaceful little courtyard is almost never visited by outsiders.
Crown Princess Yuan Min rarely sets foot here.
Not only did Yuan Min come today, but she also had a friendly smile on her face. Man Liangdi and Zhu Rong, mother and daughter, were flattered and hurriedly bowed to meet each other.
Yuan Min smiled kindly and said: "Get up quickly, sit down and talk."
Man Liangdi's heart tightened, and she secretly figured out the purpose of the Crown Princess's visit. She was insignificant, and the Crown Princess wanted to deal with her without any effort. The only thing that could make the Crown Princess put some thought into it...
Man Liangdi glanced at Zhu Rong subconsciously, her heart soaring.
Yuan Min did not beat around the bush and explained the purpose of her visit with a smile: "Actually, I am here today to discuss Sister Rong's marriage with you."
Man Liangdi felt a little embarrassed and said softly: "My dear, there are still a few months until Sister Rong turns fourteen. It seems a little early to propose marriage at this time."
Yuan Min smiled and responded: "Don't say you are reluctant, even I don't want Sister Rong to get married early. However, there is a good marriage in front of you."
"The Yuan family wants to marry Sister Rong for Yuan Rui. Yuan Rui is my direct nephew. He has a pure character and is both civil and military. He is barely worthy of Sister Rong."
"I wonder if Sister Rong is willing to have this happy event of getting closer and closer to each other?"
Zhu Rong: "..."
Zhu Rong was already stunned.
Man Liangdi was also shocked.
This Yuan Rui... maybe he couldn't marry Zhu Tang, so he decided to do the next best thing!
"Don't get me wrong, mother and daughter," Yuan Min seemed to have noticed their concerns and said softly: "Long before Tang'er got engaged, Brother Rui came to see me and expressed his feelings to me. He said that he admired her deeply.
Sister Rong."
"However, there is an order of growth and development. Sister Rong is more than three years younger than Tang'er. She has to be ranked behind Tang'er. Therefore, after Tang'er has decided to get married, I will propose the marriage on Brother Rui's behalf."
"You should think about it for a few days before returning to this palace!"
…
That night, Zhu Rong couldn't sleep all night.
She had been well brought up since she was a child, and she had rules for walking, standing, sitting and lying down. At this moment, she was lying flat on the bed, with her hands clasped together, and a pair of black eyes looking quietly at the gauze curtain.
She never thought about getting married, let alone leaving her mother.
But now, such a distant thing suddenly came to her.
Yuan Rui...
A handsome face with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes flashed through his mind.
really weird.
Isn't Yuan Rui the cousin of her sister Zhu Tang?
Childhood sweethearts, a match made in heaven.
Why did he suddenly say that he admired her and wanted to marry her? She didn't even say a few words to him...
Thinking of this, Zhu Rong felt a little worried and sighed.
This is really causing trouble for her for no reason. If she nods and accepts the marriage, what will outsiders think? The mother and daughter have always been low-key and cautious in their lives, and they don't want to provoke anyone. This trouble just comes on its own initiative.
.
It doesn't seem appropriate to agree to it. This is my eldest mother's request to protect the matchmaker. She flatly refused, which is too disrespectful.
