Chapter 111 Let the Crown Princess make up her mind
"Don't worry, Mr. Guo. It's just a possibility, but it's not certain. We need to observe it for a few months. Wei Chen will first give the second son some medicine to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Drink it for seven days and see the effect.
, make further adjustments.”
The imperial doctor replied humbly and talked a little longer. Offending the powerful Duke Xiao was no joke. If you were not careful, your life would be in danger.
"If my son can't be good enough, he must be the best, and I will make you a fool too!" Xiao Guogong warned angrily.
The imperial doctor swallowed his saliva and had no choice but to retreat first and then find a way to survive. Based on his many years of medical experience, it seemed that Young Master Xiao was more likely to be in danger than in danger.
Duke Xiao had a sleepless night. No, his son must not become a fool. Otherwise, he would have no heirs. Even if it were true, he would have to leave a seed for the Xiao family first.
Princess Guo's matter will be settled slowly with the Chu family in the future. The important thing now is to find a woman for his son to have a child, and as soon as possible.
Who among the nobles in the capital would be willing to marry off their daughter in a hurry? Could it be that the dignified Duke Xiao wanted to find a small family as his in-laws?
The more he thought about it, the more irritated he became, so he asked his staff to discuss it.
"My lord, I really have a candidate for your consideration."
"Tell me and listen." Xiao Guogong urged.
"Since the Chu family has married the person you like, why not let the second young master marry back Chu Wenzhong's original fiancée."
"Uncle Yongkang's daughter, An Ling'er?" Xiao Guogong's eyes lit up. A woman who broke off an engagement is really easy to handle. Moreover, although Uncle Yongkang's family background is not high, it is the natal family of the second prince's biological mother.
"Let's go to Yongkang Bo's Mansion."
He learned his lesson this time and did not go directly with the betrothal gift. He went to settle the matter first.
Uncle Yongkang didn't know why Duke Xiao came to the house in person.
"The grand visit of Duke Xiao Guo will make our house shine."
When he found out the purpose of Duke Xiao Guo's visit, Yongkang Bo was stunned for a moment, and then quickly thought about whether this marriage would be beneficial to him.
He originally wanted to board His Highness the Crown Prince's ship after listening to the second prince's words, but now, with things like this, it might be difficult for him to board the Crown Prince's ship.
King An has Duke Xiao as his backing, and his power cannot be underestimated. If he stands on the same front as King An and Duke Xiao now, if King An succeeds in the future, will he also get a share of the pie?
But what if King An loses? It would be best for him to write a letter to the second prince and discuss it before making a decision.
"It's my honor for Duke Xiao to fall in love with my daughter. However, I still need to discuss it with my wife. Can I give the Duke a reply?"
"Uncle Yongkang, the year before last, your eldest son engaged in public affairs for personal gain and was punished by the emperor to serve in a remote place in Liaozhou. There is no hope of his return. You and your wife must miss you very much, right? I don't know whether you want him to be transferred back to the capital as soon as possible, or whether you want him to be transferred back to the capital as soon as possible.
How about dying in a foreign country?"
Yongkang Bo's heart suddenly tightened. Xiao Guogong meant that if he agreed to this marriage, his eldest son could be transferred back to the capital to reunite with them. If he didn't agree, would Xiao Guogong take action against his eldest son?
Duke Xiao Guo is determined to win his daughter? Why?
"Uncle Yongkang, I will give you three days to think about it. If you agree, our family will get married within a week."
Xiao Guogong left these words and left regardless of Uncle Yongkang's efforts to stay. He did not believe that Uncle Yongkang would leave his son alone.
Compared with his son, his daughter seemed insignificant. A married daughter was just a waste of water. He believed that Yongkang Bo would make the right choice.
Uncle Yongkang almost felt weak in his legs, so he immediately arranged for someone to rush to deliver the message to the second prince, but he only had three days, so he might not be able to go back and forth.
I went to discuss it with my wife again. Mrs. Yongkangbo immediately burst into tears.
"What should I do with my son? Sir, let me tell you, King An's power is not any worse than that of the prince. Since the prince has shut us out, it is better to follow Xiao Guogong. The second prince has no
What a disadvantage."
Seeing Yongkangbo's hesitation, Mrs. Yongkangbo was really anxious.
"Master, don't you care about your son's life? Duke Xiao Guo can say it, but he can really do it. According to Ling'er's current situation, joining the Xiao family is a high-level job, and it will be a good marriage."
"Wait a minute, we still have three days."
Last time, it was because of listening to his wife's words that he missed out on a good son-in-law like Chu Wenzhong and got an advantage over Princess Guo.
This time he will have to think carefully before making a decision. He hopes to receive a reply from the second prince within three days.
The point is, he hasn't figured out yet why Duke Xiao is so anxious to marry Young Master Xiao. There must be something hidden in this.
In the East Palace, Jun Lingyun listened to Bai Xiao's report.
Have you become a fool? Interestingly, Xiao Guogong actually fell in love with Yongkang Uncle Mansion again.
"Go and tell the Crown Princess about this and let the Crown Princess make up her mind."
Jun Lingyun told Bai Xiao that Xi'er seemed to be behind this whole thing, so he would hand over the initiative to Xi'er and see how many more surprises she could bring him. He would be happy to be the man behind her.
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"Yes!" Bai Xiao accepted the order, thinking that his master, who was always arbitrary, had never asked for other people's opinions when doing things. The Crown Princess was indeed extraordinary.
"His Royal Highness, let me make the decision?"
Chu Yunxi was also stunned. Jun Lingyun has always been domineering. Is this giving her parallel respect?
"Yes, please let the Crown Princess give you instructions on how to do it." Bai Xiao said firmly. Although he couldn't believe it, this was indeed his master's intention.
"Go back and tell His Highness the Crown Prince that he doesn't need to worry about this matter. Leave it to me and let him rest more."
Seeing the understatement of Chu Yunxi, Bai Xiao also understood a little. The Crown Princess was not an ordinary person. Like her master, she was calm and composed in situations. Only such a woman was worthy of standing by her master's side.
After Bai Xiao left, Chu Yunxi wrote a line of words and asked someone to send it to An Ling'er at Yongkang's Mansion.
I went to Chunhui Tower to get a private room, drank tea and waited for An Ling'er.
Before she could wait too long, An Ling'er pushed open the door of the private room and placed the note in front of her.
"I don't know Miss Chu, what does this mean? What does it have to do with my life?"
Before she could find a chance to make peace with Chu Wenzhong, Chu Wenzhong quickly married Princess Guo. It was Chu Yunxi who instigated her and she lost Chu Wenzhong. Seeing Chu Yunxi now is like seeing an enemy.
"Miss An, today Duke Xiao went to your house to propose marriage, did you know?"
Chu Yunxi reached out and motioned for An Ling'er to sit down. Although An Ling'er was uneasy, the words in Chu Yunxi's note were so serious that she had to be patient and listen.
"I know it."
Her mother even cried in front of her and asked her to save her eldest brother. She also felt that this matter was too strange. Why was Duke Xiao so anxious to marry Young Master Xiao?
"Then did you know that Xiao Zhang, the second son of the Xiao family, hangs around the fireworks place every day and has a habit of abusing women?"
When An Ling'er heard what Chu Yunxi said so clearly, her heartbeat suddenly accelerated. Is what she said true or false?
"You lied to me, right? You didn't want the second prince to lean towards Prince An and Duke Xiao, so you deliberately arranged for the second prince Xiao to ruin the marriage between our two families?"
An Ling'er pretended to be calm and asked tentatively.