Queen Gu was startled for a moment, then she realized what she was doing and smiled. Gu Xinian said those words deliberately just now, obviously he had ulterior motives...
Queen Gu has been in charge of the Sixth Palace for many years, and the city is very deep. Even if she is unhappy, she does not show it on her face. She said with a friendly smile: "If you have anything to say, just say it directly. If you are still secretive and roundabout in front of me, it would be too intrusive." .”
...Queen Gu still has the same temperament, always covering up the darkness in her heart with a hypocritical smile.
Gu Xinian's eyes quickly flashed with a clear and mocking smile, but he responded respectfully: "My nephew wants to ask my aunt for a decree to allow my nephew to make decisions in his life in the future!"
Queen Gu was obviously a little surprised, her eyes flashed slightly: "For life-long matters, you should obey the orders of your elders. Why do you suddenly have such thoughts?" Could it be that you are still thinking about Shen Qiuyu and using this as an excuse not to get married?
The prince beside him also looked slightly unnatural.
Gu Xinian was very calm and said with a smile: "My nephew dare not hide it from my aunt. My grandparents had already found a match for me before, but I politely rejected it. My nephew has always been willful and just wants to find someone who suits me." The woman you love will spend your whole life together. So, today I came here to beg my aunt, hoping that she will make it happen."
Queen Gu pondered for a moment, and a series of thoughts flashed through her mind. She asked naturally: "Which young lady from the family did your father and mother choose for you?"
"The legitimate daughter of a British prince." Gu Xinian answered the question without hesitation, and then he was surprised to see Queen Gu's eyes light up, and she sneered in her heart.
As expected, Queen Gu was immediately moved when she heard about such a legitimate daughter of a high family. She probably wished that he would immediately nod to marry this Miss Zhang, and then naturally draw the British Duke to join the prince's camp.
Sure enough, Queen Gu immediately said: "This kind of marriage is a perfect match. What are you dissatisfied with?"
"Aunt, my nephew has already rejected this marriage." Gu Xinian said with a faint smile: "No matter how nice Miss Zhang is, it's a pity that she is not the one I love. If I really married her, I would be harming her." He winked at the prince calmly.
The prince stepped forward very righteously: "Mother, my cousin already has a girl he likes in his heart. But his family status is a little lower. I'm afraid that grandpa and the others won't agree, so he came to ask my mother to make it happen. My mother made it possible for my cousin." Give it a try!"
Chengquan? It’s quite simple! Gu Xinian will definitely inherit the title and take charge of Dingguo Palace in the future, so his marriage affairs must be cautious. How could he be so willful?
Queen Gu glanced at the prince and said calmly: "This matter needs long-term consideration."
The so-called long-term plan means that he does not intend to agree. Gu Xinian had no reaction, but the prince immediately responded: "There is no long-term plan for this. As long as the mother and queen give an edict, the cousin can marry his sweetheart. Grandpa and the others will never do it. I will object."
Queen Gu naturally knew all about the prince's thoughts. She tried her best to help Gu Xinian speak up, partly out of loyalty, and more because she felt she was indebted to Gu Xinian because of Shen Qiuyu's matter. That's why he was so eager to help intercede. Only when Gu Xinian gets married can the prince truly feel at ease.
Thinking of these, Queen Gu felt short of breath and tight in the chest.
The prince was her only son. She had always doted on her and had high hopes for her. However, the prince, who had been smart since childhood, was not outstanding when he grew up. He had a gentle temperament, soft ears, and mediocre talents. More The troublesome thing is that he is emotionally indecisive and is confused by that Shen Qiuyu. His children love each other all day long. It doesn't matter if he is an ordinary prince with such a temperament, but if he wants to aspire to the throne and inherit the great treasure, it is a big problem. Unfortunately, the emperor also knew his temperament very well, so the Holy Heart gradually turned to the side of the shrewd and capable third prince...
The prince didn't notice the unhappy look on Queen Gu's face at all, and said to himself: "My mother has always been kind-hearted, and she loves her cousin the most. A decree is just a trivial effort, there is nothing to hesitate..."
According to what he said, if he didn't make the will, he would be treating Gu Xinian unkindly?
Queen Gu finally couldn't help it anymore, glared at the prince, and interrupted the prince's eloquence with a little displeasure: "Okay, this matter is not trivial, I have to think about it."
After a pause, he said to Gu Xinian in a friendly manner: "Xinian, you have to understand my aunt's difficulties. Although I am a queen, I am also the married daughter of Duke Dingguo. It is really not convenient for me to handle your life-long event. Too much interference.”
...It's a shame that she had the nerve to say that. If it was really inconvenient to interfere, what would be the point of arranging a meeting between Shen Changan and Yu'er before?
Gu Xinian sneered sarcastically in his heart, but showed respect on his face: "My nephew also knows that this request is embarrassing my aunt. I also ask my aunt to think about it for a few days, and it will not be too late to make a decision after she has thought about it."
Such a result was also expected by him. With Queen Gu's temperament, she would never agree to the decree immediately. However, he had already thrown out the bait, and there would always be a day when it would be effective. In less than a year, Gu The queen will naturally nod her head and agree to the decree of marriage...
After finishing his lunch, Gu Xinian left first.
Queen Gu left the prince to talk alone, and first scolded him: "...Where did you use your brain? Why have you been helping Xinian speak today? You don't even think about it. If I really made such a decree, In the future, I will definitely have to personally marry Xinian..."
"What's wrong with the marriage?" The prince said disapprovingly: "It's just another decree, just to give that woman more dignity."
The queen personally granted the marriage, which was more than just more decent! The key question is, why did she give the other party so much dignity?
Queen Gu rolled her eyes at him: "What you said is really light. Have you ever thought that if the matter was so simple, how could Xinian open his mouth to me and just discuss it with the elders? Since he came to me for begging, This shows that this woman's family background is not worthy of Duke Dingguo's palace. He is now the Minister of Household Affairs, a serious third-grade official, and will inherit the title in the future. His wife will be the mistress of Duke Dingguo's palace. If her family background is If it’s too low, wouldn’t it mean that people from Dingguo’s mansion can’t hold their heads up when they go out?”
The prince was speechless after being scolded. After a long while, he said quietly: "But, he said in front of me that he only likes this woman. If the marriage fails, he will never get married in his life. His temper should also be known to the mother. .Just because Shen Qiuyu has not been to the Prince's Mansion for four whole years. If he really gets into trouble, wouldn't it be even more of a headache?"
This is true!
Empress Gu frowned. If Gu Xinian deliberately gives up the prince at the critical moment, or breaks up with the prince in the future, it will really be more than worth the gain! I don’t know which woman can actually charm Gu Xinian.
He was so fascinated that he even came up with the idea of a marriage.
"Have you ever heard Xinian mention this woman?"
The prince was stunned and replied: "Xinian has always been thoughtful and has never expressed it through words before. It was only today that he mentioned it to me a few times. I don't know the name of that woman. I only heard that her family background does not count.
She is tall, and she is a concubine."
It’s okay that her family is not high, but she is still a concubine? Empress Gu was startled and her expression was not very good. No wonder Gu Xinian asked to come to her. If she just opened her mouth to Ding Guogong and his wife, they would never agree.
Empress Gu changed her mind and changed the topic: "By the way, what do you think about the land tax reform that Xinian mentioned before?" Let's not mention the love between children for the time being, this is the top priority at the moment.
The prince was stunned for a moment and responded with no confidence: "The third emperor's brother sent Qian Shilang to take the lead to test the father's mind. Fortunately today, Xinian's sharp tongue prevented him from going back. Otherwise, I'm afraid my father would have already nodded in agreement.
"After a pause, he continued: "Xinian also said just now that there are disadvantages and advantages to this matter. If used well, it can give the Third Emperor's brother a head-on blow."
In other words, he knew nothing about it and could only rely on Gu Xinian to deal with it.
Queen Gu's brows furrowed even more tightly. What she still doesn't understand now is that Gu Xinian simply used this matter to manipulate her and make her nod her head to agree to the marriage...
The prince was not too stupid. After thinking about it for a while, he figured out the mystery: "Mother, if you don't agree, Xinian will be resentful and won't be able to give his full effort."
Queen Gu snorted softly and glared at the prince: "Thank you for having the nerve to say it. If you could live up to your expectations, why should I rely on him so much?" It was better now. With him controlling her like this, where could she put her face as a majestic queen?
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The prince now only wanted to help Gu Xinian impress his mother, and he didn't care about being scolded like this. He sighed deliberately and said: "My son is stupid and has disappointed his mother. However, it is a pity to miss such a good opportunity. Moreover, if it is true,
If the Third Emperor's younger brother did this, my father will definitely be very happy. By then it will be too late to regret it."
Which is lighter or heavier can be weighed out without having to weigh it for too long.
Although Empress Gu was unhappy, she had to start thinking about Gu Xinian's previous "plea". The prince sat aside and did not disturb her.
After a long time, Empress Gu said calmly: "It's not impossible to grant a marriage. But, not now." Since Gu Xinian threatened the land tax reform, he had to show his strength and sincerity. If he could really use this matter to do something serious
The third prince is the one who has the upper hand, so the marriage grant is nothing.
The prince understood the implication of Queen Gu's words, and immediately became very excited. He said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother, since Xinian said so, she must be sure."
Queen Gu rolled her eyes at him angrily: "Okay, there's no need to help him speak anymore. This matter is not a child's play. We'll wait and see for a while."
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The long July has finally passed, and I have survived this month’s double update. Let me praise myself first~o(n_n)o~ Double updates will continue in August. On the 9th, which is next Friday, there will be interviews with famous experts.
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