"Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Xu are rare visitors. It is rare to see them on weekdays. We are really lucky today!"
"Ms. Xu's face is demure and gentle. No wonder she can say that she is related to the Hua family in Lucheng. In the future, if this young man wins the top prize in high school, Mrs. Xu, just wait and enjoy the blessings!"
Everyone came forward and talked, their mouths full of flattery.
Mrs. Xu nodded politely to everyone and replied modestly. When she looked at Mr. Lu, she had no grudge at all, but smiled at her kindly as usual.[
Ms. Lu stood in the crowd with an embarrassed face, and had to force out a smile to respond. Suddenly she heard someone asking her something.
"Mrs. Lu is also blessed with a good fortune. The woman she gave birth to is also gentle and generous. She is smart at first glance. I heard that there is no one else?"
Mrs. Lu quickly looked at the person who asked the question, and unexpectedly it was Mrs. Liu Guogong. At this moment, Mrs. Liu Guogong was looking at Lu Ningxin up and down, and seemed to be very satisfied. The corners of Lu's lips trembled with joy.
Lu immediately thought of the second young master of the Duke of Liu State. Although the second young master was not the heir apparent, he was protected by the hereditary Duke of Liu State. He would have a lifetime of glory and wealth. If Lu Ningxin could marry into the Duke of Liu State, he would be better than
It would be much better to marry Hua Qi and become an equal wife. Normally, she would not have dared to think about this idea, but she didn't expect that Mrs. Liu Guogong would take the initiative to talk to her today and praise Lu Ningxin. She quickly cheered up and said with a smile:
"Back to Madam Liu, my daughter has a good temperament. I have brought her up with her since she was a child. She also knows a little bit about music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Even Ouyang, the painter in the palace, praised her. Now she is 28
years!"
Painter Ouyang was a royal painter with a unique painting style. He was quite popular with the old emperor in the past, so he had a certain reputation. The nobles in the capital were all proud to have Ouyang as their guide.
Mrs. Lu was really not modest at all when she said this. In the past, she might have been as humble as possible, but now in front of such a good opportunity, she was afraid that she would be too modest. If Mrs. Liu Guogong really believed it, she would miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
opportunity, I immediately exaggerated it as much as possible.
"Painter Ouyang?" Mrs. Liu Guogong deliberately opened her eyes and smiled: "Miss Lu's painting skills are already very good. The naughty second boy in my family has been tutored by Painter Ouyang for eight years, and he can only say a few words of courtesy to Painter Ouyang.
That’s all!”
"I'm afraid Mrs. Lu is eager to find someone for her girl, so she exaggerates the facts. Miss Lu is such a great painter, how come we have never heard of painter Ouyang mentioning it!" A lady suddenly chuckled.
Mrs. Lu quickly looked over. She came to the capital not long ago, and she didn't often move around the capital. She didn't know many noble ladies. She only saw a lady in her thirties, dressed in purple silk, and sitting next to her was Mrs. Guan.
Waiting for several ladies, she was startled, then quickly smiled and said: "I wonder who this lady is..."
Mrs. Yang quickly stepped forward and whispered: "This is the sister of painter Ouyang, the wife of the royal painter Mao!"
Lu was startled, her face suddenly turned red, and she stammered for a long time: "Painter Ouyang did see one of Xiner's paintings before..."
"Mrs. Mao, why do you have to be so serious? It embarrasses Mrs. Lu! No matter how good the painter is, it is just a means of pleasing people, as long as you like it!" Mrs. Liu said with a smile.
Mrs. Mao seemed to be very familiar with Mrs. Liu, so she nodded and said, "What my sister said is absolutely true, but there are too many people in this world who are taking advantage of my brother's reputation to deceive me. I am now frightened.
When I hear someone mention my brother, I always like to ask for details, which makes Mrs. Lu embarrassed. Mrs. Lu, I’m really sorry!"
The more Mrs. Mao said this, the more Mrs. Lu felt her face flush. At this moment, she had no intention of pursuing the second son of Liu Guogong, so she could only say a few words and pulled Lu Ningxin.
leave.
Lu Ningxin stood aside and remained silent. She knew that her mother was doing it for her own good, but since the news about Mrs. Lu teaching the Xu family mother and daughter spread, the matter between her and Hua Qi has also been rumored. Now it has
Having become the laughing stock of the people in the capital, Mr. Lu would only be humiliating himself if he did this again, so he just bit his lip and left with Mr. Lu.
"It's true that Mrs. Lu didn't think twice before praising her own daughter. Now her flaws are exposed, right?" Someone took the opportunity to joke.
"I'm afraid they are interested in trying to get ahead of the second young master of Duke Liu's residence. Who doesn't know that the second young master of Duke Liu's residence is good at painting, and he's not married!" Some people even added insult to injury.
Mrs. Liu smiled faintly and said: "My second son is very naughty. He has been playing wild games for a long time. He refuses to go back home and even proposes marriage. I would rather have some girl to hold him, as long as he goes home obediently.
It doesn’t matter who the girl is, as long as she is as reasonable as Yun Xi!”
Everyone sitting here heard that Mrs. Liu was looking up to the Xu family and belittling the Lu family, and they all laughed. In this way, the Lu family really made a joke today.[
Mrs. Yang sighed. Although this Lu is her biological sister, her IQ is indeed too low. It's just a pity for this good girl Lu Ningxin!
Chu Yiqing was busy inside and had heard something about it. She raised her eyes and said to Yingrun: "Let them all come in and talk for a while. It's almost time!"
Yingrun responded quickly.
When they heard that the queen had summoned them, the ladies stopped commenting on the Lu family's mother and daughter, and obediently went to see Chu Yiqing.
"Today is the wedding day of Princess Ruimin. I am just doing my best to take care of her as a landlord on behalf of our Li country, so everyone should not gather here. The princess will be here later.
It's business!" Chu Yiqing said calmly.
Everyone heard the implication and hurriedly responded. After coming out of the inner hall, everyone became honest and waited for the arrival of the auspicious moment.
Princess Ruimin was getting married, and the Prince's Palace was bustling with activity all day long. In the afternoon, Chu Yiqing was ready to return to the palace, leaving Nanny Yang and Yingrun to continue taking care of things.
As soon as Chu Yiqing came out of the inner hall, he saw Rui Ao coming forward with his cronies to pay an audience.
"See you, Queen!" Rui Ao saluted respectfully.
"Prince Ruiao, don't you feel sick?" Chu Yiqing said with a faint smile.
Rui Ao nodded and asked with a smile: "Today's marriage will be arranged by the Queen herself. Rui Ao would like to thank the Queen for Min'er!"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "As long as Prince Rui Ao and Princess Rui Min are satisfied, Prince Rui Ao can rest assured that if Rui Min marries her, I will treat her as my sister and I will never treat her badly!"
Rui Ao quickly saluted and said, "With the Queen's words, Rui Ao can rest assured to leave his sister in Li Country!"
Chu Yiqing nodded lightly, and just as he was about to say goodbye, he saw Rui Ao deliberately looking to Chu Yiqing's left and right, and asked: "Queen, why don't you see Miss Mai Xiang? Regarding farming matters, this prince still has
If I don’t understand something, I came here this time to ask Miss Mai Xiang for advice!”
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "Maixiang has already got engaged and gone home to prepare the dowry. If the prince has anything you don't understand, you can go to the palace and ask me. I will definitely know what you know!"
Rui Ao was startled, and his face suddenly turned pale. It took him a long time to regain his expression, and he said with a helpless smile: "I see, I just don't know what family Miss Mai Xiang is marrying."
Chu Yiqing smiled again and said: "It's an ordinary family, but that person and Mai Xiang are childhood sweethearts. We guess that this marriage was chosen by Mai Xiang himself!"
Rui Ao's face turned pale again, and he smiled and said: "I see, then please tell the Queen to tell Miss Mai Xiang that I wish her happiness!"
Chu Yiqing nodded and left first with the palace maid and eunuch.
Rui Ao stood aside blankly. For a long time, he looked back and whispered, "Go and find out who Zhao Maixiang is marrying. Remember, it must be detailed. The more detailed the better!"
The attendant responded quickly.
At night, Lei Lei entered the bridal chamber drunkenly.[
In the bridal chamber, Ruimin was waiting anxiously. When she heard someone coming in, she quickly lifted up the corner of her hijab and took a peek. When she saw Lei Lei coming in drunk, she threw the hijab aside in anger and picked it up with all her strength as she stepped forward.
He caught Lei Lei's ears and shouted loudly: "Thing Lei, you are so good. After the loss, the princess became worried about you and begged my father and brother to marry me as soon as possible, but you dared to come to see me drunk.
Princess, do you still have me in your heart?"
Lei Ting was tugged on the ear and felt very bored. He broke away and said, "If it weren't for you, why would I marry you? Do you think it's easy to marry a princess?"
Thinking of what Rui Ao said to teach him before the wedding ceremony, Lei Lei felt angry in his heart. He always felt that he had been plotted from the beginning. Before he could react, he paid the ceremony and entered the bridal chamber.
In front of the worship hall, Rui Ao invited Lei Lei to a place with a gentle look on his face, and took out a three-page paper, which turned out to be Dai Guo's Prince Consort Code. There were thirty-two articles in total, among which the most shocking one was the first one.
Second, the concubine cannot have concubines, nor can he have a connecting room; the consort must regard his wife as his heaven, and abide by the three obediences and the four virtues!
Lei Min's face turned green as soon as he saw the prince's consort. Fortunately, he was marrying a princess and not going to Dai to be the prince's consort. He smiled and asked, "I don't know what the prince means. Ruimin married to Li and is a county."
Princess, it’s not that the prince of this county went to Dai to be the prince’s consort, the rules of the prince’s consort do not seem to apply to this prince!”
Rui Ao smiled slowly, "Is it possible that the emperor's brother-in-law plans to take a concubine before the marriage is consummated?"
"Of course, isn't it? It's just..." It's just that this is related to a man's self-esteem. He doesn't take concubines, and being ordered by his wife not to take concubines are two different realms.
"In this case, the Prince Consort Code is in vain, what else does the emperor's brother-in-law have to worry about?" Rui Ao turned to stare at him, the corners of his lips slightly raised.
Lei Ao was speechless by Rui Ao, so he had to say: "Then what are these three obediences and four virtues? Only women can abide by these things. I am a man, so why should I abide by these things?"
"Hey!" Rui Ao sighed faintly, "Before, my prince also said that this thing was a bit too much. After all, the consort is also a man, not to mention that the status of the county prince is different. It is Ruimin who wants to marry the county prince. Now
And there are dark knots in the bead body..."
"What did you say? Ruimin is happy?" Lei Lei was surprised.
Rui Ao nodded and said: "That is indeed the case. If not, this prince will not be restrained by Emperor Li in every aspect of this marriage!"
Lei Ting was so happy that he wished he could go to the bridal chamber immediately so that he could have a nice talk with Ruimin and be gentle.
Rui Ao raised his eyes and glanced at Lei Lei, who was full of joy, and said: "Because of this incident, my father is depressed. You also know that Ruimin is my father's only daughter and the most beloved one."
, in the end, not only did she get married, but she was also controlled by others, which made it difficult for anyone to live well, so my father said, if the prince can't even agree to the prince's consort principle, then this marriage..."
Lei Lei's heart tightened and he looked at Ruiao.
"The marriage can be concluded, but..." before Lei Ting could breathe a sigh of relief, Rui Ao whetted Lei Ting's appetite again.
"But what?" Lei Lei asked quickly.
"But this first child, regardless of gender, will have the surname of Dai, Rui!" Rui Ao smiled slowly.
"No!" Lei Lei frowned, "Why should I, Lei Lei's child, take your national surname? I will not agree to this!"
Rui Ao smiled slowly: "Child or your dignity, which one do you choose?"
Lei Lei was startled. He didn't expect Rui Ao to be waiting for him here. If he chose a child, he would be forced to sign the damn Prince Consort Code. If he chose dignity, if Rui Min found out, would he live or die?
"Prince Lei Jun, please make your choice!" Rui Ao put the Prince Consort's Rules in front of Lei Lei.
"..." Only then did Lei Lei understand why Ruimin always said that Ruiao was the scariest!
"Did you sign the Prince Consort Code?" Upon hearing this, Ruimin's eyes widened with joy.
Lei Ting's mouth smelled of wine, he hugged the bedpost and couldn't cheer up, so he just nodded sadly.
Although Ruimin was happy in his heart, seeing Lei Lei acting like this, he persuaded him: "Actually, my brother is not targeting you, but the emperor. Last time the envoys came to the capital to discuss our marriage, the emperor made things difficult for us, Dai Guo. Your Majesty
It’s normal for me to be unhappy and come back trying to get revenge. I’ve said it before. The eldest brother looks smiling and is humble and polite to others. In fact, he is the most sinister and vindictive. Ever since I was little, I’ve always had that.
I suffered from him! But this time, he really did a good thing for me!"
Lei Lei didn't speak. He just felt stuffy and lay on the bed without speaking.
Didn't Lei Lei know that this was Rui Ao's way of taking revenge on Li Huang? What he fears most now is that after tomorrow, if I find out about the Prince Consort's rules, I will definitely not be able to spare him!
The marriage between Ruimin and Lei Lei was regarded as the first confrontation between Li Huang and Rui Ao. Naturally, there were winners and losers in this confrontation. Three months later, Rui Ao ascended the throne as Emperor Dai. In the next three years, Rui Ao
Aoli worked diligently to revitalize Dai State by using the agricultural knowledge recorded in "Nong Zheng", and once became the only country to compete with Li State. Naturally, this is not mentioned later.