"If I become the prince-in-law, in a short period of time the government will be like the moon in the sky to me. I can see it but cannot touch it. If I don't have these foundations of the Wen family in hand, how many days do you think I can survive in the princess's mansion like a wolf's den?"
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The most powerful thing about Princess Changlin is that she holds the economic lifeline of the royal family. If he wants to gain favor, he must start from this place, otherwise the road ahead will be difficult.
Thinking that his future in Qingyun Road was just a business in another place, Wen Jingsong could still give it up, "Okay. What's your third condition?"
Wen's journey was smooth, and Wen Jingsong didn't take any time.
From this point of view, he is more like Wen Jingsong's son than Wen Mengsheng, and he can cut through the mess with the same swiftness.
"Third, I want to meet the Duke, alone."
The word "alone" was spoken very clearly, almost with gritted teeth.
After this battle, he has clearly understood that the Wen family is now nothing in the eyes of powerful people, but he is different. He wants to let Duke Wei know his ability, his ability, his ambition, and his determination.
Only in this way can Duke Wei fulfill his promise after the Ninth Prince achieves his hegemony.
This is more important than anything else.
It's not impossible to make him commit, but there must be enough benefits to make him willing to pay the price, right?
Wen Jingsong understood what he meant and felt for the first time that he might have made the wrong decision.
His nephew has severed all ties with him now, and even if he makes a comeback in the future, he will never take the same boat with him. But now, if he doesn't agree, is there any other way out? No.
So, he said quite seriously, "I can only help you make a recommendation, but I can't give you an accurate answer as to whether the Duke is willing."
"Just tell him that I have a way to make the eldest princess work for the Ninth Prince, and naturally I will be able to see him."
The determined expression made Wen Jingsong a little suspicious. How powerful the eldest princess was. She grew up in the royal family and mixed with merchants. She was prosperous in both places. A mere child dared to praise Haikou.
, will the Duke believe it?
He didn't know.
However, on the evening of the second day, the Duke of Wei did secretly meet with Wen Xinglu in his mansion. As for what the two said, outsiders don't know. I only know that from then on, the way Duke Wei looked at Wen Jingsong became a little more complicated.
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Before Wen Xinglu entered the princess's house, he came to see Wen Yuwei for the last time. Like an elder, he warned her again and again, telling her to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, not to act willfully, and to stay away from the Wen family and his son.
It can be considered a complete break-up.
On the surface, everyone's surname is Wen, but in fact, the brother and sister would rather die than have such a wolf-hearted uncle.
The prince-in-law said nicely, but he did not hold the wedding banquet with gongs and drums.
Wen Xinglu carried a fast horse, a baggage, and two boxes, and entered the princess's mansion alone.
At first, the boy at the door didn't realize that this was the future prince-in-law. If he hadn't announced his family name, he might not even be able to get through the gate of the princess mansion.
The contemptuous looks in the boys' eyes and the jealous looks of the male favorites in the backyard were all remembered by Wen Xinglu in his heart. He must take revenge for such a shameful and humiliating incident.
Princess Changlin, who had acquired the consort, was somewhat impressed when she heard that Wen Xinglu had come to the house.
"Come alone?"
"Yes, I saw this. I didn't even bring any luggage."
"Oh? That's strange. I thought it would take some time for the Wen family to make trouble before they were willing to send someone here. I didn't expect it to be so soon."
Hua Qing and Hua Yu waited on Princess Changlin to take off the hairpin on her head, and then took off her gorgeous clothes, and changed into an everyday soft Luo Yan gauze skirt, and the makeup on her face was also removed, although it was not as good as that of a woman of 28 years of age.
It's so sunny, but it also has a bit of mature charm.
"Invite this prince-in-law in."
"yes."
After receiving the order, Hua Qing opened the curtain and went out to see Wen Xinglu standing in the courtyard. He was wearing a sky blue brocade robe and a mouse fur coat. His face was quite plain, although it was a little less gentle than that night on Lantern Festival.
However, it looks as beautiful as ever.
"Consort, the princess invites you."
"yes."
After entering the house, Wen Xinglu followed the rules. He knelt down and bowed first, and then said, "We say goodbye on the Lantern Festival. Is the princess okay?"
"Oh? Your consort, are you willing to marry me?"
"Of course, ordinary people are lucky enough to be loved by the princess for three lifetimes. How can they not know what is good and what is bad? Don't worry, princess, since I am here, I must be willing to do so."
After taking a closer look at his face, I found he was quite sincere, but I couldn't resist saying a few more words to him that day. Why did he have such an attitude after a day or two?
Being stared at by Princess Changlin, Wen Xinglu looked very open.
This performance made Chang Lin more curious. Before she could speak, Wen Xinglu explained, "Princess, please think about it again, why has my attitude changed like this?"
"You are smart, so tell me, what did Mr. Wen threaten you with?"
"future."
"Oh? I've heard of your talent and learning, but if you enter the princess's mansion and become the consort, you won't be able to become an official in the court. Wouldn't your future be lost?"
"What the princess said is only half right. I used to think that ambition can only be realized in the court, but now I also want to understand the truth. There is no place for others in the court, but it doesn't mean that there is no place for those below.
There is no other place. I think that since the princess can stand out among the many royal family members and get such appreciation from your majesty, it is probably the result of finding a different way. In this case, after entering the princess mansion, the people below, who are also the princess mansion, will naturally follow the example. "
Princess Changlin has lived for more than thirty years. It is rare for people to express their thoughts so openly. She looks down on anyone who is not allowed to be secretive.
His interest in Wen Xinglu was greater than his doubts. He pointed at him with his green onion-like fingers and said with a wave of eyes, "Come closer and let me take a good look at this consort."
Several people stepped forward and hugged the princess directly. The smell of men penetrated her nose, which made Princess Changlin a little distracted.
Although those in the backyard took the initiative, they were afraid of her power and always flattered her. Over time, they got tired of it. I didn't expect that this new prince-in-law would be able to tease her.
"Consort, have you thought about it?"
Wen Xinglu didn't answer her, he just brushed his fingers through her silky hair and stared at the princess's face. His meaning was obvious.
It's not that he has never had skin-to-skin contact, but the person in front of him made him want to conquer.
Hua Qing and Hua Yu were used to serving the eldest princess, so they naturally understood what was going to happen and left the inner room quietly. Soon there was a ripple.