"Mom, why did you suddenly ask Shuzhi to marry the daughter of the Xia family?" the eldest lady asked doubtfully.
Although he didn't show it, there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his heart.
His son is a great one among men. I wonder how many high-ranking families want to marry him?
A little prefect's daughter is really not worthy of her own son!
The eldest lady’s words also revealed the eldest master’s thoughts.
He also didn't understand why his mother suddenly wanted to marry the Xia family.
The old lady glanced at her son and daughter-in-law, who looked puzzled, and said in a slow voice: "Because the Xia family and the Su family are related by blood, the two families have a close relationship."
The eldest man and his wife were no longer confused.
What is the causal relationship between this?
The Su family is not the Su family in Beijing.
After all, the Su family in the capital has been a powerful family for hundreds of years, although it is now in decline.
"Mom, what's so different about this Su family?" the elder couldn't help but ask.
The old lady said with some emotion: "The Su family is no different, but their youngest daughter is the god-granddaughter of General Shenwu. She is the head of Fude County who was personally canonized by the emperor. She is regarded as a biological sister by the young prince.
people."
As soon as the old lady finished speaking, the eldest man suddenly remembered the Su family who brought down the British father back then.
And the small mountain village where the emperor went during his private visit incognito.
I see!
Behind the Xia family is the Su family, behind the Su family is the Yang family, behind the Yang family are the queen and the young prince...
"Mom, you mean... to get married to the Xia family in order to gain access to the Yang family, no, to gain access to the young prince?" The eldest man asked tentatively: "But the young prince has been deposed for many years.
She can't even return to the capital, and the queen has been under house arrest..."
What are you doing with such a line?
The old lady glanced at her son, sighed, and taught: "Although the young prince is deposed, he is still the emperor's only legitimate son. Even though the queen is imprisoned, she is still the queen."
The old man: "..."
Haha too.
"Mother, are you saying that for the position of crown prince, the emperor still prefers the young prince?" the elder asked.
The old lady nodded.
Seeing this, the eldest man thought deeply and said, "If that's the case, why did you need to depose the prince? In this way, it will be a stain after all."
"If the emperor had not abolished the young prince's position as prince, would he have been able to leave the capital alive?" the old lady asked in return.
The old man: "...can't."
Such a young child, carrying the title of prince on his back, will definitely not be able to leave the capital alive.
Several other high-ranking concubines in the palace are not vegetarians.
Moreover, even if the little prince was lucky enough to leave the capital alive, he might have died many times over the years.
Several thoughts flashed through the elder's mind, and finally he sighed: "If this is really the case, the emperor has good intentions."
The second master became impatient and said, "Mom, are you going to do it in such a roundabout way? In that case, why not directly ask the Queen Mother to marry the girl from the Bai family to the prince?"
When the second master said this, he thought of his legitimate daughter Bai Shuqing, who was exactly fifteen years old this year, and it would be appropriate for her to marry Xuanyuan Jin.
Moreover, if his daughter becomes the crown princess, she will become the mother of a country in the future, and she will be the father-in-law of the emperor.
Thinking of this, the second master became anxious.
"Mom, Qing'er has an outstanding appearance and is proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. It is just right for her to be betrothed to the prince!" The second master said: "It just so happens that the Queen Mother is here, so we simply asked the Queen Mother directly to finalize the marriage!"
As soon as the second master finished speaking, the third master, the fourth master, the fifth master, and others all also had their thoughts moved.
Whose family doesn’t have several daughters?
"Confused!" the old lady scolded fiercely and looked at the second master angrily.
The second master was stunned when he was scolded.
The old lady said: "What if something unexpected happens?"
The second master: "..."
What could happen?
The old lady looked at her son and couldn't help feeling tired.
"As long as the emperor does not appoint a crown prince, something may happen." The old lady said, "The Bai family must not take sides in advance."
The elder nodded and said: "Mother is right. We are not sure. A daughter of the Bai family must not marry a prince."
Otherwise, it would be too easy to be implicated.
The Bai family is protected by the Empress Dowager. As long as they do not participate in the dispute between the princes, no matter which prince takes the throne in the end, he will give the Bai family some face.
The old lady glanced at her eldest son and felt a little relieved.
After all, not all sons are short-sighted.
Although, there is no one who is too capable.
The old lady looked at her sons and daughters-in-law and said: "The Bai family and the Xia family are getting married. If the young prince gains power in the end, the relationship with the Xia family can be regarded as a bridge. If the young prince loses, we will have nothing to lose.
I won’t be implicated.”
"Mom is more thoughtful," the elder said.
The second master was a little unconvinced and said: "Mom, your bend is too long. If the young prince becomes powerful in the future, our Bai family will not get any benefits at all. In my opinion, it is better to marry that little girl from the Su family."
Just come in."
"It's not a busy matter. The little girl is still young. Let's talk about it in a few years." The old lady said, without objecting to her son's proposal.
After the old lady finished speaking, she looked at the eldest daughter-in-law and said: "Since we are all back, let's find a way to invite the mother and daughter of the Xia family and the little girl of the Su family to come and sit together."
"Yes, mother." The eldest lady nodded in agreement.
Little did Tang Bao know that Xia Siya's marriage was entirely because of her relationship.
At this time, she was in the kitchen, busy making braised food.
"Miss, Miss Bai is so generous." Pomegranate held a heavy gold bracelet in her hand and sat in front of the stove. She sighed for the twelfth time: "Such a heavy gold bracelet was given to me as a reward."
In the light of the stove fire, the gold bracelet became more and more dazzling.
"You have made a contribution, and Sister Ning is happy, so naturally you will be rewarded heavily." Tangbao said with a smile.
Pomegranate: "...What achievements have I made?"
How come she doesn't know?
Sugar Baby: "...because you served tea on time?"
"Miss, I'm asking you, not asking you to guess." Shiliu said quietly.
Tangbao said simply: "It's because you served tea on time!"
Pomegranate:"……"
"Let's do this. When Miss Bai comes, I'll serve tea more often." Pomegranate made a decisive decision.
Maybe when Miss Bai is happy, she will be rewarded with a gold bracelet.
"Sister Pomegranate, too much will not work, only the right time will work." Tangbao reminded.
After saying that, he picked up a piece of braised dried tofu and tasted it.
Well, not bad, it tastes good.
I'll have someone send some to my godfather and godmother later...
By the way, why don't you go give some to the Queen Mother?
If you don’t embrace the golden thigh, you won’t embrace it…
After listening to Sugar Baby's words, Pomegranate tried to think about when was "just right"?
With a gold bracelet as motivation, Pomegranate is very serious about it.