Chapter 603 A big drama that does not take the usual path
Princess Yongping's words sounded light and airy, but they made the huge third floor fall into silence.
Although Mr. Wu Ge and Zhang Yu were foreign ministers, it was also heard that the emperor had a different view of Song Juren, who had an argument with Princess Yongping in public and was good at cooking and did not care much about the imperial examination. As dignified elders, the two of them certainly did not
There was much gossip in the officialdom about whether the emperor planned to match up with Princess Yongping, but in his heart he always felt that there was a high possibility that some kind of father-in-law would like his son-in-law.
Now the Queen Mother mobilized a crowd to invite the two noble concubines and several princesses, princesses, county heads and other eldest daughters. This situation made them think of the Queen Mother personally looking for her son-in-law. Of course, it is true that she brought Concubine Yu to see her son-in-law.
But the other little girls were probably a cover-up... After all, there was a precedent of the emperor visiting his son-in-law in person last time, so the two of them didn't find it strange at all.
But first, the head of Hailing County fell in love with Song Juren and asked whether they were married in public without hesitation. Later, Princess Yongping asked the queen mother and the emperor to marry the couple. The two of them felt that they had lived most of their lives in official circles.
Have all these decades been in vain?
Why is this big drama not performed according to the lyrics and plot in the script?
Zhang Shou was not surprised at all by Princess Yongping's sudden statement. He gently bumped Zhu Ying with his elbow. Seeing that the eldest lady suddenly woke up from a dream, her face darkened and she was obviously angry. He
He said softly: "Yingying, I have told you a long time ago that some things are impossible. You know, the melon that is forced is not sweet."
"Come and show off your good taste to me again... hum!"
Zhu Ying raised her eyebrows unhappily, and then stood up suddenly, directly breaking the silence at the moment: "A Ling has good taste, but Youdao means that two people are in love, and Chef Song hasn't agreed yet.
! Even though I fell in love with Ah Shou at first sight, after we made it clear, we got along first, and he recognized what kind of person I was, and then we proposed the engagement again. Isn’t it too early for you to agree to it now? "
Princess Yongping's eyes became colder and colder: "Zhu Ying, do you want everyone to imitate you, regardless of differences between men and women?"
"This is what you call fulfillment, not what I say. Marriage is a major event, parents' orders, matchmaker's words, but don't they also have to be happy? If A Ling thinks Chef Song is good, then Chef Song must also think she is good.
, this is the basis for perfection, otherwise if you are clamoring for perfection here, wouldn't it mean that you are not treating Chef Song as a living person, but as an object that can be arranged at will?"
"Our dynasty is not like those self-righteous emperors in the Han and Tang dynasties. Their eldest daughters were married off one by one, and they were euphemistically called a princess. However, their own daughters were hidden in the palace, and then when they got older, they were betrothed like beauties.
He is a son of a famous family who is unwilling at all! The rules left by Emperor Taizu, even when choosing someone to be the Lord, are always done on a voluntary basis and do not hinder the future."
"As for the eldest daughter Xu Ren, if the father and ancestors are still alive in the family, even the royal family will never interfere!"
Zhu Ying glared tit-for-tat at Princess Yongping and said word for word: "You look down on Chef Song. The emperor looks down on him, Ah Shou and I look down on him, and now A Ling also looks up to him. You don't have to worry about someone forcing him on you.
Chef Song is also a person with a strong heart and ambition, and he is not just someone who lets others fiddle with his calculations!"
"Besides, if you don't look down on him, how can he look down on you?"
If he were a prodigal son, he would be complacent no matter how the eldest daughter of Duke Zhao and Princess Yongping quarreled over him at this very moment. But Song Juren... well,
In essence, he is also a vain man. He was initially frightened and a little happy at the same time, but after listening to it, he knew something was wrong.
And when Zhu Ying pierced that crucial layer of window paper, he suddenly realized.
Someone actually wants to pair him up with Princess Yongping? This is simply whimsical...Has your brain been hit with a hammer? The princess who even chooses eight-legged essays for literary conferences, and the princess who doesn't like eight-part essays at all, just
How could he be able to get along with someone who only pretended to be a storyteller? Moreover, just as Zhu Ying said, Princess Yongping didn’t like him at all… Of course, he didn’t like this person at all either!
He can't live a good life, so why would he marry a princess who has to be taken care of all the time after getting married?
Thinking this in his heart, Song Juren felt that Zhang Shou had really good taste and was able to choose such a straightforward girl like Zhu Ying. But when he saw Princess Yongping turning pale with anger, he felt that he could no longer watch the show.
However, just when he, who was confusedly involved in the situation, wanted to ramble on and try to change the subject, he suddenly discovered that the little girl who just asked him if he would be her father's son-in-law, at this time
His eyes suddenly turned red. He realized that the unknown Lord of Hailing County was the one who had been wronged the most. He who also felt wronged suddenly felt a sense of sympathy.
Not knowing where the impulse came from, Song Juren actually took a step forward and said loudly: "If the Lord of Hailing County does not dislike me for not seeking advancement, preferring cooking, and being just a useless scholar, then why should I be reluctant?
?Even when I was in the Song family in Guangdong, I was just the most inconspicuous boy among the brothers."
"I don't ask for any great achievements in this life. I just hope to make all the sugar drinks in the book left by Grandpa Taizu, and make them all with the best taste! If the Lord of Hailing County doesn't care about these messy problems of mine,
,Then I..."
Seeing a lot of eyes focused on him again, Song Juren said bravely: "Then I will go back and beg my uncle to come and propose marriage!"
Although his uncle kidnapped him and beat him up last time, if he heard that he was going to marry a royal county owner, and could still be brought out casually by the emperor and the queen mother, he would be able to fall in love with Zhu Ying.
It seems that the county head who has absolutely no political problems with his father-in-law will definitely be overjoyed, thinking that there is smoke rising from his ancestor's grave, right?
No, no, no, what nonsense is he thinking! The most important thing is that the head of Hailing County is really a good-looking girl! These days, where can I find a woman who can tolerate men who are not motivated and even prefer cooking?
go!
The Lord of Hailing County did not expect that Song Juren, who had been stunned just now, would suddenly confess like this. At that moment, her face, which had turned slightly pale, suddenly became happy. If Zhu Ying was once Xia Sheng
Her cheeks, at this moment, her entire face was like a ripe red apple, making people want to take a bite just by looking at it.
She stood up without hesitation and bowed down to the Queen Mother.
"The Empress Dowager, although I am a woman, there are still people who say one thing and another! Since my daughter mentioned it in public, and Mr. Song also agreed in public, then..." The Lord of Hailing County paused for a moment, then immediately
Glancing sideways at Zhu Ying, seeing the encouraging smile on her face, she said loudly, "I will go back and tell my father, mother, and brothers!"
The head of Hailing County did not ask the emperor and the empress dowager for permission, but directly stated that he wanted to go back and mention the marriage to his parents and brothers. Zhang Shou listened and saw Zhu Ying smiling as brightly as a flower. Obviously, he didn't think there was any problem. The emperor
Sighing slightly, with a bit of annoyance on her face, the Queen Mother seemed to be smiling but not smiling, showing no emotion or anger. He knew that this was indeed an emergency today.
But if there weren't such emergencies, this kind of blind date-like scene would be really embarrassing. But in this situation, does it count as the female supporting role stealing the heroine's scene?
Seeing Princess Yongping's previous tit-for-tat attitude with Zhu Ying completely frozen on her face, Concubine Yu couldn't help but sigh in her heart, and then she took the initiative to laugh out loud and said: "Ming Yue has a strong personality, and she likes to take exams in the examination room.
At that time, Mr. Song had only a mediocre interest in taking exams, but he loved cooking. He was indeed closer to A-Ling."
"Since A-ling is interested, Mr. Song has already expressed his feelings in person. If such a beautiful thing is spread, it will be a good talk."
The Lord of Hailing County was still a little worried at first, but now he happily bowed his knees and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"
"Thank me for what I did, I just said a fair word!" Concubine Yu suddenly smiled. She usually lives in seclusion in Yonghe Palace. Although she is a beloved concubine, she has little sense of presence in front of outsiders. With this smile, Princess Deyang
The three princes' biological mother and concubine couldn't help but wonder why they couldn't smile so beautifully.
As for Song Juren, he was stunned at the first sight. At this time, he quickly lowered his head and recited Amitabha in his heart - he had already discovered that the concubine that the Lord of Hailing County thanked was the one who had looked at him thoughtfully before.
people.
When he thought about it, the person who could say such calming words was most likely the biological mother of the future prince. Otherwise, if it were to be the biological mother of Princess Yongping, she must have been dissatisfied with him before, and she was even more dissatisfied with him now!
But he soon knew he was wrong.
Because the woman with a bright smile that could even be called stunning, after joking, said in a calm voice: "Mingyue, your father brought your third and fourth brothers here today. In addition to choosing the royal meal,
We also plan to select suitable people from the imperial chefs to serve in the Qingning Palace. Although the few people used by the Queen Mother are good, they are old and must be replaced. "
"As for the Queen Mother taking us women out of the palace, she did it to join in the fun, and to see Mr. Song. After all, some of the previous rumors were very serious. The Queen Mother was curious, and I, a mother, was naturally even more curious. But everything was over.
It’s not that you can’t explain it clearly, just like what A Ling said just now, although it may be misunderstood, but it is worthy of praise if you understand it clearly.”
"Be bright and decisive, not afraid of what others say, dare to love and hate! You may still think that this is designed by others... Think about it for yourself, A Ling was also pampered and was held in the hands of her parents and brothers, even if
She is the head of the county and you are the princess. She is no worse than you in any way! Who would test her regardless of her reputation?"
Realizing that the speaker was actually Princess Yongping's biological mother, and in the discussions on the streets, some meddlesome people even called Concubine Yu who was a disaster to the country, Song Juren almost stared out of his eyes. Fortunately, he lowered his voice at this moment.
He lowered his head, and unexpectedly no one noticed that his face was almost twitching and deformed.
The emperor had made the life experiences of Zhu Ying and Princess Yongping public before. Now after listening to Concubine Yu, why did he seem to think that Concubine Yu liked Zhu Ying's personality more? Could it be that Zhu Ying was not the daughter of Duke Zhao, but
The daughter of the emperor and concubine Yu?
When he heard that Concubine Yu actually thought that the Lord of Hailing County was no worse than Princess Yongping, Song Juren put aside his previous doubts and became very happy. He felt that Concubine Yu was indeed impartial and what she said was extremely fair.
Compared with the way Lord Hailing looks at people, Princess Yongping is indeed much different!
Song Juren had long forgotten the initial nervousness, and even forgot that he had just expressed his feelings to the Lord of Hailing County, and the Lord of Hailing County had made the matter clear to the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. Now, although Concubine Yu has expressed her position, she still needs to
When the emperor and the queen mother finally spoke - in short, he was just thinking about it blankly.
As for his wandering expression, the head of Hailing County saw it and felt that he had a dull attitude that didn't care about fame and wealth, which was more in line with her. She looked cute and naive, but she had not seen him since she was a child.
After those older cousins married men who were focused on their future, they were haggard because of Yi, but they didn't seem to appreciate it. In addition, they were rich and self-sufficient, and they didn't care about advancement at all.
Princess Yongping was so angry that she was trembling with anger at Concubine Yu's words. She had always been vaguely aware that her mother liked Zhu Ying more, and just now, which of Concubine Yu's words to praise the Lord of Hailing County could not be applied to Zhu Ying? Although
She has also realized that her initial guess was indeed a bit outrageous. Maybe no one tried to seduce the Hailing County Lord, but she still felt that she was set up today.
If the Lord of Hailing County hadn't jumped out, who's to say that someone wouldn't have given him the name Song in front of her today?
Seeing Princess Yongping's eyes glancing at Concubine Yu's almost invisible belly, and then lowering her eyelids and sitting silently without saying a word, Zhang Shou couldn't help but frown, thinking if Princess Yongping could do it because of Concubine Yu.
The concubine really made a big fuss with her words, so maybe some things can be saved. But she just endured it in silence... maybe the thorn will pierce deeper and deeper.
You know, once a paranoid person gets into trouble, he will definitely become more and more paranoid.
Although he is not a nosy person, and he had nothing to do with Princess Yongping in the past, but even if he becomes a lecturer in the East Palace, even if he may not be able to meet this golden person, he still hopes to eliminate hidden dangers based on the principle of guarding against subtle changes. For example,
, add more energy, let Princess Yongping light the firecracker now first...
However, before Zhang Shou could decide whether he should do it himself, or whether Zhu Ying, his sworn enemy, should stab Princess Yongping again in an effort to draw out her anger first, he suddenly heard the emperor laugh: "Sanlang,
What do you think I should do?"
He didn't expect that he would be named by the emperor. The third prince's face looked even more confused than the emperor at this moment. After a long while, he said in a very uncertain tone: "Father, sister A Ling's parents are still alive at home."
, there are also several brothers. After she goes back to report, she will decide on the marriage. This matter does not require other people to intervene, right? "
The emperor frowned slightly, and then said nonchalantly: "What if I insist on intervening?"
"But..." The third prince's face was full of tangles, but facing his father's unpredictable face, he endured it again and again, but in the end he couldn't bear it and choked out a sentence, "Isn't that too much?