I was just shocked, but not angry, and it wouldn't be a big deal after I figured it out.
"Okay, my sister-in-law will make the decision for you."
Xiao Qi asked me to promise that no news would be leaked before the matter was completed. He was afraid that Xiao Mei would be frightened.
What surprised me even more was that Xiao Qi was not a prince in front of Xiao Mei, but a bodyguard. I agreed to him without hesitation.
…
Three days later, as a queen, I went to Chuxiu Palace to see Dai Zuer.
It has been several months, and Xia Yan seems to have forgotten that there is this person in the palace and does not even mention it.
I use Xia Yan's body for three days every month. Occasionally I go to see her, but I never dare to spend the night at her place again.
But it was the first time to meet Joey Dai with his own identity.
After Dai Zuer saluted me, he stood up slowly. I asked everyone to leave, leaving only Dai Zuer alone.
"How come the queen has time to come to my concubine?"
I said: "Of course something happened."
Dai Zuer lowered his head and said, "If the Queen has something to say, just say it. My concubine must know everything and say everything she wants."
I thought about it and asked slowly: "Is there a maid named Xiaomei in your palace?"
Dai Zuer raised her head sharply: "Did she do something wrong?"
I saw that she looked very nervous, so I quickly comforted her: "No, no, don't be nervous."
"Oh!" Dai Zuer lowered his head again.
At this point, I don’t want to be too pretentious: “To put it bluntly, I am here to arrange a marriage.”
"Marriage?" Dai Zuer looked at me in shock.
I nodded: "There is a guard next to the king who is interested in your maid Xiaomei. He knows that Xiaomei is yours. I have discussed this with the king and feel that I should ask you about this matter. After all, it is you.
If the person agrees, I will immediately decree the marriage!"
Who knew that Dai Zuer would scream in shock: "No."
I frowned in confusion: "Why not?"
Dai Zuer said respectfully: "Your Majesty, you don't know. Xiaomei is my concubine's personal palace maid. I am the only palace maid left with Xiaomei. If I get married again, I will have no relatives in this deep palace."
"You don't agree?" I was vaguely unhappy. I had already agreed with Xiao Qi on this matter. If it didn't work out, wouldn't it make him sad?
Dai Zuer didn't know where the courage came from: "I'm sorry, Queen, I really can't agree to this."
I narrowed my eyes: "Dai Meiren, why don't you ask Xiaomei to come out and ask?"
Everyone has the right to choose, and no one can make decisions for others.
Dai Zuer seemed to know that I would say this, and said calmly: "Why do you have to force others to make things difficult for you?"
Oops, you're still arguing with me? I'm starting to appreciate her.
He sneered: "Since Lady Dai is unwilling, I won't force it."
I walked out of Chuxiu Palace without even drinking a sip of water. Along the way, Xiao Guozi said angrily: "That Dai Mei is too arrogant. I will teach her a lesson later."
I smiled into the summer wind: "No, I like Dai Meiren's temper."
"But she actually dares to disobey you, Queen!"
I just smiled and said nothing.
I called Xiao Qi to the palace in the evening.
After hearing what I said, Xiao Qi was very surprised and looked at me with a troubled face: "What should I do?"