At this moment, the atmosphere in Shunyi Hall was a bit tense.
Gu Xiuhe, Duke of Dingguo, was sitting on the table with a deep expression on his face. Sitting next to him, Mrs. Sun frowned and said to her son and daughter-in-law with some displeasure: "This is not a trivial matter, we need to consider it in the long term."
Mrs. Zheng secretly sneered in her heart. Mrs. Sun usually loved Gu Xiyu, but at such a critical moment, her heart immediately turned to the side of the prince and empress Gu. If she had anything to discuss in the long term, she I will not agree to this marriage.
Mrs. Zheng did not say anything, but glanced at her husband Gu Hong.
Gu Hong received Mrs. Zheng's hint, coughed and said: "Mom, Yu'er is still young, so there is no need to rush about the marriage for now, let's wait and talk about it later!"
Mrs. Sun raised her eyebrows: "Yu'er is already thirteen, so she's not too young. Besides, since she's the matchmaker personally protected by the Queen, she can't be bad!"
Mrs. Zheng couldn't help hearing this, and said calmly: "That Shen Chang'an is already twenty this year, seven years older than Yu'er. He is also a martial artist, and there are scars on his face. No matter how you look at it, It doesn't look like a good match!" Although military generals are also courtiers, in the eyes of noble families who pay attention to the heirloom of poetry and calligraphy, most military generals are vulgar and uncivilized, and are not elegant.
Sun was choked and looked a little ugly.
There was silence in the room.
In normal times, Mrs. Zheng would never speak to Mrs. Sun in such a tone. After all, Mrs. Sun is the mother-in-law. As a daughter-in-law, no matter how unhappy her heart is, she cannot reveal it at will. But now it is a matter of life for her daughter, and Mrs. Zheng's temper No matter how good it is, I can't help it anymore.
Seeing Sun's ugly face, Gu Hong felt a little uneasy and softened his tone: "Mom, please calm down. I know the Queen also has good intentions, but..."
The anger in Sun's heart finally found an outlet, and she snorted in a moderate voice: "Just what? Huiniang is your biological sister and Yu'er's biological aunt, how can she still harm Yu'er?" In a fit of anger, she even said Queen Gu's maiden name was also spoken.
Gu Hong responded nonchalantly: "Mom, please calm down, that's not what I meant..."
"Then what do you mean?" Mrs. Sun didn't even look at her daughter-in-law. She just said coldly to Gu Hong: "You don't know how Madam Hui survived in the palace for so many years. She is such a good person now. This opportunity can not only find a good marriage for Yu'er, but also win the support of the powerful general's palace for the prince. Kill two birds with one stone, what's wrong with that?"
Even though Gu Hong was good at speaking and talking, he couldn't use it against Sun. He was immediately defeated: "Mother's considerations are indeed reasonable..."
Mrs. Zheng realized something was wrong and immediately took over the conversation: "My mother-in-law feels sorry for the Queen and the Queen feels sorry for the Prince. Don't you also feel sorry for Yu'er? Yu'er has been withdrawn and weak since she was a child. She dared not meet strangers, even when others spoke loudly. You will be afraid. That Shen Changan doesn't know a few Chinese characters. He just practices some fighting and killing skills. If Yu'er really marries Shen Changan, how will she live in the future? Instead of regretting it in the future, it's better to politely refuse now. , but it does not hurt the harmony."
She has been married to the family for so many years, and she has always been gentle and humble. It is almost unique that she is as argumentative as she is today. But every word is reasonable, and the person who is blocked is speechless.
Mrs. Sun finally became a little angry and looked at Mrs. Zheng with a straight face: "Who said I don't feel sorry for Yu'er? The prince is my grandson, but Yu'er is my granddaughter. Naturally, I feel more sorry for Yu'er. But the man is the boss. It's time for a married girl to get married, and Yu'er has also reached the age where she should talk about marriage. Having such a marriage is already considered a good thing."
There are some things that don't need to be said, and everyone present knows it well. With Gu Xiyu's withdrawn and introverted temperament, it is not easy to find a suitable and good marriage. Shen Changan's conditions in all aspects are barely passable. If he changes to a person with a charming and full demeanor, A young aristocratic boy who reads poetry and books may not be willing to come to ask for Gu Xiyu's hand in marriage.
After hearing this, Mrs. Zheng's expression changed slightly. The anger in her heart surged up.
In the final analysis, the Sun family still sided with Queen Gu and the Crown Prince. In order to win over the Crown Prince, she did not hesitate to use Gu Xiyu as a pawn...
Gu Xiuhe, the Duke of Dingguo who had been silent until now, finally spoke up: "Okay, please stop talking."
As soon as he spoke, Mrs. Sun and Mrs. Zheng immediately stopped talking. They looked over at the same time. Let's see what his attitude is now!
Gu Xiuhe has gray hair and beard, and has a gentle and amiable face. He looks like a kind old man. But those who are familiar with his temper know how smart and sophisticated he is under his gentle appearance. He has been able to support the Dingguo Palace for so many years. Gu Xiuhe relied on more than just the momentum of Queen Gu and the Crown Prince to remain strong and even more prosperous in the capital.
Mrs. Zheng criticized her mother-in-law Sun a lot, but she was respectful and afraid of her father-in-law. She secretly prayed in her heart that he would not nod and agree no matter what. If he nodded, Gu Hong would not dare to object again. How can I protect Yu'er with my meager strength alone?
Gu Youhe was not in a hurry to express his opinion. He thought for a moment and asked calmly: "Ms. Zheng, you met Shen Chang'an yesterday. Tell me what his temperament is like."
Mrs. Zheng thought for a while and answered the question truthfully: "The appearance is pretty good, the temperament is straightforward...and very enthusiastic. It's just that I haven't read many books, and I have been in the military camp all year round, so my speech is a bit vulgar and rude." Some." These things can be known with just a little investigation, no need to lie.
Gu Xiuhe hummed, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes: "I have never met Shen Chang'an, but I am very familiar with Shen Ming. He is a rough and arrogant person, but he is rough and refined. He holds military power and does not respect himself. He is highly regarded by the Holy Emperor. His son should not be any worse..."
When Mrs. Zheng heard these words, her heart sank.
What does the father-in-law mean by saying this? Could it be that he, like Sun, put Yu'er's lifelong happiness at risk for the sake of the queen and the prince?
As a daughter-in-law, she should never interrupt when her father-in-law is speaking. But Mrs. Zheng was really worried and anxious, so she mustered up the courage to interrupt and said: "Dad-in-law, please forgive my daughter-in-law for being bold. It is related to Yu'er's lifelong happiness, and I hope my father-in-law will consider it carefully."
Gu Youhe raised his eyebrows in surprise, a little uncomfortable with her daughter-in-law's fierce rejection. However, she didn't accuse her of anything. She just said lightly: "Don't worry. Yu'er is my granddaughter. There is no way I would agree to this so lightly."
Mrs. Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, but before her smile reached her eyes, she froze after hearing Gu Youhe's next words: "I will let people investigate Shen Changan's temperament and the people in the military camp. Things. Once these are confirmed, it won’t be too late to talk about it again.”
In other words, Gu Youhe plans to examine Shen Changan carefully to see if he is qualified to be the grandson-in-law of Duke Ding!
When Sun heard this, she felt relieved and said with a smile: "The Duke of the country is more thoughtful. If Shen Changan is really unsightly, that's it. Let's find another marriage for Yu'er." If so. Shen Changan is not bad, so he can naturally consider getting married.
Mrs. Zheng's face turned pale and she was about to say something when she saw Gu Hong wink at her.
After being married for many years, she can naturally understand the meaning in Gu Hong's eyes. This is Gu Hong's hint to her not to say anything more. Anyway, the matter has not really been settled yet, and it will not be too late to slowly convince the two elders in the future.
Mrs. Zheng had no choice but to swallow her breath.
At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from the door: "Grandpa and grandma, there is no need to go to such trouble to investigate Shen Changan. I know his affairs very well. If you want to know, just ask me."
It was Gu Xinian who spoke. Probably because he didn't sleep well last night, Gu Xinian's face didn't look good today, and his tone was indifferent with a hint of gloom.
Gu Youhe glanced at Gu Xinian calmly: "Oh? Really? When did you become so familiar with Shen Changan?"
Gu Xinian shrugged casually: "I'm not familiar with him at all, but I've heard a lot about him." In fact, he knew everything about Shen Chang'an.
In order to deal with Shen Changan in his previous life, he put a lot of thought into it and had already understood Shen Changan's life clearly. This was also one of his best habits. He was familiar with the other person's temperament, found the other person's shortcomings and exploited them, and planned to use them to his advantage. Only by being determined and then moving, knowing yourself and the enemy, can you be victorious in every battle.
Gu Tiehe glanced at Gu Xinian and asked with a faint smile: "According to your opinion, is this marriage okay or not?"
"Of course not." Gu Xinian blurted out without hesitation: "Shen Chang'an has a reckless and impulsive temperament, and is also hot-tempered and irritable. He will take action if he is slightly upset. Yu'er is so delicate, how can she marry such a warrior."
Mrs. Zheng was mixed with joy and sorrow after hearing this. She was happy that her son was on her side, but she was worried that Gu Xinian would anger Gu Youhe...
Facts have proved that Gu Youhe's mind and self-cultivation are first-rate, and he didn't have any special reaction after hearing these words.
Mrs. Sun, on the other hand, was a little unhappy when she heard this: "How can you take hearsay seriously?" Each one was more exaggerated than the other, and she didn't believe it anymore. The person the Empress is interested in can't be this bad!
Gu Xinian glanced at Mrs. Sun, as if he saw what she was thinking in her heart, and twitched her lips sarcastically: "According to my grandmother's opinion, should I agree to this marriage? As long as Yu'er marries Shen Mansion, Shen Ming will naturally side with His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Crown Prince no longer needs to be afraid of His Highness the Third Prince..."
Sun's expression suddenly changed.
Gu Hong rushed to scold: "Xinian, don't talk nonsense." It is simply disrespectful to speak to elders like this!
Gu Xinian's eyes flashed, and he suddenly smiled slowly: "Since you don't want to hear the truth, then I might as well not tell you."
Mrs. Sun's face turned pale with anger and her body trembled slightly: "You...you deliberately want to make me angry!"
Gu Xinian responded calmly and politely: "Grandma misunderstood, I never meant it." You are narrow-minded and angry, how can you blame me! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come Vote for recommendation, monthly vote, your support is my biggest motivation.)
