Chunhui Hall.

Mrs. Han was sitting on a low couch, twisting her prayer beads, with her eyes half-closed, feeling not in good spirits.

Han Youning was in even worse spirits. After saying goodbye, he sat next to Han Qingwan and remained silent.

Mrs. Han raised her eyes and looked at her, "I heard that it was very late yesterday and Prince Jin went to your courtyard. Now you are discussing marriage with the Duke of Zhongguo. It is better to avoid such things."

Han Youning said coldly, "Since the old lady feels bad, she should have gone to Jinhe Hall to stop King Jin yesterday. Why are you telling me this now? King Tianhuang of Jin is here to send congratulatory gifts again. I can get there

Isn't he? Besides, Duke Zhongguo hasn't agreed to the marriage yet, so the old lady is just talking about it, which is too anxious!"

Mrs. Han felt happy when she saw her being so mean and full of anger.

If she was neither salty nor bland, people should be worried.

The old lady said softly, "After all, this marriage is the result of your design for me, and it is your own decision. You can't blame anyone else. In the future, the prince will be the head of the Duke's mansion, and he will have a sister who is the granddaughter of the Queen Mother.

, status is also extremely valuable. You can only enjoy happiness by marrying me, so it is a good marriage."

Han Youning sneered and said, "Since this marriage is very good, how about the old lady letting the second sister marry her? The second sister is both talented and beautiful and has a good reputation in the capital. I believe the Duke Zhongguo will also be happy to do so."

Han Qingwan sat aside drinking tea with a happy expression.

Han Youning will no longer be a phoenix, so isn't this phoenix still her, Han Qingwan?

The more anxious and angry she is now, the better.

"Sister, why are you saying these things now? If you want to be a good person and gain a good reputation, but also want to trample on your grandmother's reputation, you should pay some price. Now that you have taken advantage of all the benefits, you are here to complain.

People look down upon you.”

Han Youning sneered, "Second sister seems to be in a good mood. Do you think I will definitely marry you? Don't be too happy too early. King Jin has not agreed yet. He went to the Duke Zhong's palace to mess with him. Can Duke Zhong give it to him?"

His face?"

Han Qingwan said leisurely, "No matter how noble the King of Jin is, he still has the Emperor and the Queen Mother. Princess Nanzhang is the Queen Mother's treasure. What do you think is more important?"

Han Youning stood up suddenly, "Then wait and see!"

Mother Zheng hesitated for a moment, walked to Han Youning, knelt down and kowtowed, "Old slave, thank you for saving my life."

Han Youning said coldly, "Thanks to Mother Zheng, I'm afraid I will become a joke in the whole capital now."

After that, she put on her cloak and left the upper room.

Seeing this, Han Qinglian also left behind Han Youning.

When the steward who was waiting outside the building in Baoxia saw Han Youning leaving, he entered the upper room and reported the situation outside.

"This servant has been guarding outside the Duke Zhong's Mansion, and is familiar with the concierge and stewards in the mansion. Yesterday, the prince and the Duke went to the Duke Zhong's Mansion, but Duke Zhong has left the capital, and they have no power to do anything. King Jin

After leaving Duke Dingguo's Mansion last night, I also went to Duke Zhongguo's Mansion and met with the Crown Prince Zhongguo, but returned without success."

He smiled and said, "Early this morning, Princess Nanzhang asked the Ministry of Industry to find craftsmen and clean up the courtyard for the prince with great fanfare. It seems that the marriage is almost inseparable, and the old lady will have to start preparing a dowry for the eldest lady.

Already."

Mrs. Han's face looked a little happy when she heard this.

Han Youning's last resort was King Jin. Now that King Jin couldn't do anything, there were no other variables.

No matter what the cost, this god of plague will finally be sent away.

As long as Wan'er is still the phoenix and the future crown princess, then the twists and turns she has experienced now mean nothing.

She nodded and said, "As long as Princess Nanzhang doesn't let go of this marriage, no one else can make the decision. I'm afraid Duke Zhongguo left the capital just to avoid these people who begged for mercy. He is considered smart. It has been delayed for a long time. This

Even if the marriage doesn't work out, it will work out."

The steward responded with a smile, "That's what the old lady said. Yesterday, I took people to walk around the streets. The news that our two families are going to get married has spread in the streets and alleys. This marriage will benefit the eldest lady.

We all know it, so it must have been agreed upon."

Mrs. Han nodded with satisfaction.

Once the news spreads, the marriage will be a certainty.

That prince is also half of the Queen Mother's grandson. If he is rejected by others and withdraws from the engagement, where will the Queen Mother's face be put?

Mother Zheng stood behind Mrs. Han, clasping her hands tightly.

After the steward resigned, Mrs. Han said to Mother Zheng, "You have been serving here for a long time, so please retire first."

Mother Zheng looked gloomy, "Old slave, please retire."

The old lady really didn't dare to trust her anymore.

Even if she didn't go to Jinhe Hall for the past two days and didn't meet the eldest lady in private, it still couldn't dispel the old lady's suspicion of her.

As for her daughter Jade, the eldest lady refused to take her with her when she came out, and replaced her with agate.

Seeing that Mother Zheng had left and the door was closed, Han Qingwan sat down next to Mrs. Han and whispered, "Grandma, tell me, could Han Youning have set up some kind of obstacle to cause mischief in secret?"

Mrs. Han patted her hand comfortingly, "You are overthinking. Is Princess Nanzhang someone willing to be manipulated by others? Anyone who offends her must have their skin peeled off before they are done.

"

Han Qingwan looked back on her interactions with Princess Nanzhang over the years and felt quite satisfied.

Maybe it was because she had been defeated in several battles with Han Youning, which left her with a psychological shadow? She always felt uneasy.

The maid came in and reported, "Old madam, the third prince wants to see you. He is now in the meeting hall of the outer court, accompanied by the second prince."

"Yeah, I got it."

Mrs. Han looked at her granddaughter with a smile, "I just came here yesterday, and I'm here again today. Why do you think the third prince is so attentive?"

Han Qingwan blushed and whispered, "How do I know?"

Yesterday there were many people and although she didn't say a few words to the third prince, the third prince's eyes never left hers when they were at the lotus pond.

She can feel it.

Mrs. Han laughed and said, "Everyone's eyes are bright. Han Youning is getting married, so who is the real phoenix? He is afraid that the prince will come to fight with him!"

Han Qingwan stood up and reached out to help the old lady get down.

The old lady waved her hand, "Don't worry. Let him wait a little longer to show that you value him."

She looked Han Qingwan up and down and told her maid Lu He, "Go and pick out more valuable heads and faces."

Then he told Manao, "Go back to Hanliyuan and get the tapestry dress with the big red butterfly wearing flowers and put it on for the young lady."

The maids agreed and got busy.

Some helped Han Qingwan redress her makeup, and some helped her match her hair and face. They also took a bottle of rose scented lotion that the old lady had been reluctant to use, mixed it with water and asked Han Qingwan to wash her face and hands. Her body smelled very good.
Chapter completed!