After receiving the guidance from Emperor Wei, Zhao Hongrun's confusion in the past few days was gone.
He had to admit once again that his father was more than a little better than him in some aspects.
After bidding farewell to Emperor Wei, Zhao Hongrun returned to Ningxiang Palace with Shen Yu and Wei Jiao.
Different from the worry when he left, Zhao Hongrun appeared to be in high spirits when he came back, which inevitably made Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang a little nervous - neither of them were fools. One look at Zhao Hongrun's expression and they could guess their future husband. A decision may have already been made.
So for the next half day, the two women seemed quite obedient and did not dare to do anything else.
After dinner at Ningxiang Palace, Zhao Hongrun led the ladies to say goodbye to Concubine Shen Shu.
During this period, Shen Yu expressed to Concubine Shen Shu that he was about to leave Daliang and go to Shangshui to take up a military position, and received some encouragement from Concubine Shen Shu.
After returning to Prince Su's Mansion, Wei Jiao went to summon the clan guards to prepare a farewell banquet for Shen Yu who was about to go to Shangshui. He was probably going to get drunk tonight.
As for Zhao Hongrun, he asked Wei Jiao and others to prepare, while he himself called Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang to the study, closed the door, and hoped to have a good talk with the two future wives.
Not to mention, as if they had a premonition of something, Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang were both a little nervous. After all, this conversation might determine their status in Prince Su's Mansion.
"sit."
Arriving at the inner room of the study, Zhao Hongrun motioned Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang to sit down at a table, while he sat opposite the two women and frankly expressed his dissatisfaction with their behavior today: "Today The mother-in-law invited you two to have dinner at Ningxiang Palace, with the intention of getting you two acquainted, but in the palace, you two repeatedly made it difficult for me to step down..."
Not to mention Qin Shaojun's stern look, even Mi Jiang lowered his head. After all, they also understood that the two of them were fighting openly and secretly in front of their mother-in-law. In fact, what they felt most embarrassed about was the man in front of them who was about to become their husband.
Fortunately, Zhao Hongrun was quite tolerant towards his women, and Concubine Shen Shu was not a strong mother-in-law. Otherwise, the two daughters would definitely have to be taught a lesson based on their behavior today.
In this age where "husband is heaven", who would treat a woman like the second daughter who makes her husband feel embarrassed and embarrassed?
Looking at the two girls who looked ashamed, Zhao Hongrun also hesitated in his heart.
To be fair, he did not originally intend to have a showdown with the two women so soon, but Emperor Wei advised him to "cut the mess quickly", otherwise he would suffer chaos if he did not continue.
Just like these two days, if Zhao Hongrun had made a strong decision on the candidate of "Princess Su" early on, would Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang have many secret fights because of this?
But having said that, how to express the decision in your heart tactfully requires some careful consideration.
While thinking about it in his mind, Zhao Hongrun pretended to be still angry, frowned and scolded: "Fight, fight, fight, what's the point of fighting? What about the main room and the side room? This is just for outsiders to see. In my eyes, all women in the house are treated equally, even if one of you becomes the first wife in the future, you will still have to call Miss Su sister when you see her!"
"..." Seeing the angry look on Zhao Hongrun's face, Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang seemed a little wilted, lowering their heads and not daring to speak.
Taking advantage of this momentum, Zhao Hongrun first operated on Mi Jiang: "Let's talk about you first, Mi Jiang, why are you fighting for "Princess Su"? You have lived in the mansion for so many years, have you ever taken care of things? How many people are there in the mansion? How much are the food expenses per quarter? Do you ask about these? Ah? The principal wife is not just talking about it, she has to take care of the people and things in the house. It does not mean that you hold a cup of tea every day in the house. Once you sit down in the small garden, that's it. Then what's the point of you being Princess Su?...You want to be Princess Su, right? Okay, tomorrow I'll let Xing'er hand over the affairs of the mansion to you."
These words made Mi Jiang's eyes reveal a hint of fear and uneasiness.
It's no wonder, after all, the things Zhao Hongrun raised, the complicated and troublesome things, and the strange people, were all things she was very repulsive and resistant to.
Today, Mi Jiang felt troubled when she learned that if she wanted to become Princess Su, she would have to manage those troublesome chores and come into contact with unfamiliar strangers.
At this time, Zhao Hongrun had turned his attention to Qin Shaojun and said angrily: "As for you, you also joined in the fun to fight for Princess Su. What did you do? Don't forget that you are still the crown prince in Qin State. How can you be in Daliang?"
How long will you stay?...You want to be the main wife, right? OK, leave Qin and marry me, Wei, and I will give you the title of main wife."
After hearing this, Yingying couldn't help but be stunned. She suddenly remembered that she was still Qin Shaojun to the outside world, and there was no way she could really marry into Prince Su's Mansion and become Princess Su.
After all, she is Princess Su, and she only needs to follow her husband in public, but once outsiders see her appearance, how can she pretend to be Qin Shaojun?
You can't just pretend to be sick in the palace all day long, right? What's the point of becoming Princess Su?
Thinking of this, Qin Shaojun also lowered his head like Mi Jiang and remained silent.
"Sure enough, "preempting others first" has a miraculous effect..."
Looking at the expressions of the two girls, Zhao Hongrun secretly praised his wit in his heart, but his face didn't show any emotion at all. He pretended to be displeased and said, "What's wrong? Why didn't you say anything?"
"..." Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang lowered their heads and remained silent.
Seeing this, Zhao Hongrun didn't speak, mainly because there were some words that he couldn't say.
After waiting for a long time, Mi Jiang said expressionlessly: "Ji Run, the title of the main wife should be given to sister Winner. As you said, I don't like to take care of things, and I don't want to deal with strangers.
I'm afraid I won't be able to properly settle down with so many people in the palace... Winner's sister has been taught as the prince of Qin since she was a child. I believe she can help you a lot..."
After hearing this, Zhao Hongrun was not busy expressing his position, but just turned to look at Qin Shaojun.
It can be seen that Qin Shaojun is still reluctant to give up the title of royal wife, but as Zhao Hongrun pointed out pointedly, she cannot give up her external identity of "Shaojun" to marry into the Wei Kingdom for the time being. She cannot let someone who "doesn't exist at all"
The princess of Qin became Princess Su, right? Not to mention that her husband’s family would not accept this, even she herself felt sorry for it.
And this made her complain even more about her false identity of "Young Lord of Qin".
After sighing slightly, she said softly: "The title of the main wife should be given to Sister Mi. I don't know how to take care of the house. I can learn this, but I... I'm afraid I won't be able to give it up in a few years."
"Shaojun's identity."
Speaking of this, she glanced at Mi Jiang and thought secretly in her heart.
In fact, after calming down, she felt that it was not unacceptable for Mi Jiang to become Princess Su, because Mi Jiang had always been indifferent, and it could be seen that this woman was not a woman who liked to fight for power. Logically, she would not use the royal family as the wife in the future.
They were suppressed because of their status as women - not to mention that Zhao Hongrun had already said that he would treat all the women in the house equally. Even if Mi Jiang wanted to do this, she might not be able to succeed.
Think about it this way, no matter who she or Mi Jiang becomes Princess Su, there is actually not much difference between the two of them - just look at Miss Su.
position, but she is the most beloved woman of King Su Zhao Run.
Thinking of this, Qin Shaojun thought about it and said cautiously: "Ji Run, I will not compete with Sister Mi for the title of Princess Su's royal wife, but as the Crown Prince, I hope to discuss it separately..."
Mi Jiang glanced at Qin Shaojun when she heard this. She knew that this was Qin Shaojun's "bottom line".
And at this moment, I heard Zhao Hongrun say bluntly: "There is no need to discuss this matter separately at that time. Whoever gives birth to an heir first will be named the "Crown Son", and the second son will inherit the title of "Shang Jun"."
Sir...the sons born to you two are all legitimate sons."
These straightforward words made Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang blush and their hearts pound. After all, they and Zhao Hongrun had not consummated their marriage yet, so it was a bit early to bring up the matter of having a child.
But it is undeniable that these words also dispelled Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang's last worries. At this time, they suddenly realized: No wonder the King of Wei conferred the title of "Shang Jun", it turned out to have been arranged long ago.
As for whose son will succeed the Crown Prince in the future, and whose son will succeed the Shang Jun, it depends on which of them has more ambition.
Thinking of this, the faces of Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang turned slightly red, both of them lowered their heads and said nothing.
Seeing this, Zhao Hongrun asked again: "Is there anything else you want to say?"
Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang looked at each other and shook their heads slightly.
"very good!"
Zhao Hongrun secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said seriously: "If nothing else happens, I plan to arrange the wedding in September or around October this year. After I have completed the one-year period of mourning for Uncle Liu Wang... first follow
You guys say hello."
Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang both knew that Zhao Hongrun would observe mourning for King Yi Zhao Yuanli for one year, so they were not surprised and nodded a little shyly.
After all, they can only be regarded as Zhao Hongrun's marriage partner and fiancée at the moment, but in a few months, they will officially marry into Prince Su's Mansion and become married women. This change in status, for the two women who have not yet gone through human affairs,
Naturally, I was very nervous.
After that, Zhao Hongrun gave Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang a few more words, then got up and sent the two girls back to their respective attics.
It has to be said that after sending away Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang, Zhao Hongrun breathed a sigh of relief.
Just as Emperor Wei had guessed, the dispute between Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang over the issue of "Princess Su" was a bigger headache for Zhao Hongrun than the rumors of "Prince Su competing for the throne" currently spreading in the city.
Fortunately, after Emperor Wei's guidance and suggestions, the matter was finally resolved.
This made Zhao Hongrun feel much better immediately. He hummed an unknown ditty and walked to the side hall to prepare for the banquet hosted by Wei Jiao and other Zong Wei to bid farewell to Shen Yu.
At the same time, in Prince Yong's Mansion, Prince Yong Hongyu stood at the window of the study with his hands behind his back, looking at the moonlight in the night sky with a slight frown, and murmured: "After the incident at Jiying Palace, the rumor spread throughout Daliang.
Three days have passed and Hongrun still has not come forward to clarify..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Qigong, an aide in the study, said in a low voice: "Your Highness, waiting is not an option. Why don't you go to Prince Su's Mansion and try it out."
Yong Wang Hongyu thought for a moment and finally nodded slowly.