Chapter 78
The British Duke immediately bowed: “I am afraid that because of my in-laws, Yü Wang is in an awkward position, so I asked in vain. If it causes your majesty to worry, it will be the fault of the old minister.”
The emperor also thought about this problem: “In Jinling city, the interests of in-laws are intertwined. If I were to give my daughter to another family, I would have to get involved with several of the princes. I am looking at Xian Yang’s first return to the capital, there is no foundation, but rather better. My sons, none of them are easy to get along with, and they have a lot of connections.”
“Your Majesty has thought this through, I can’t even begin to imagine.” Only then did the Duke of England feel a little relieved, and then remedied: “Your Majesty naturally knows that King Yuh is not a power-hungry person like the Abolitionist King. If Yuhang had this intention, he would not have settled for the Rong family’s concubine daughter.”
“Well, if he had any intentions, how would he dare to go to the Western Mountain to pay his respects!”
This matter, the emperor has not forgotten, the British Duke was terrified, once again explained: “The old minister also heard the emperor talk about this matter before I know. The good thing is that now the matter of moving the grave has been completed, the future will not have another breach of etiquette, your majesty rest assured.”
“Well …… hard for you. Your clan elders, did not give you any good words, right?” The emperor usually do not like to meddle in other people’s family affairs, this exception also know is difficult for the British public.
The Duke of England immediately said, “The Rong family’s temple flourished, thanks to His Majesty’s trust. Even if my late father is alive, I will definitely follow His Majesty’s order.”
“This is your good point, you know your honor, unlike them ……,” the emperor once again signaled the Duke of England to get up, “In that case, I will reply to the Dangguo. Baozhu and Xiangwang age is still young, two years before marriage, first set the marriage.”
The Duke of England immediately kowtowed his thanks, “On behalf of the Erlang in heaven, I would like to thank Your Majesty for favoring his children.”
Speaking of the Rong family’s Erlang, the emperor did not realize that he was out of his mind: “I sometimes, really miss him …… In addition to him, no one else dares to win me on the court.”
After the evening meal at Ci Ning Palace, the Eldest Princess House and the Yulong House were ready to leave the palace.
When they arrived at the Zhengyang Gate, Rong Xiangwang and Chasing Wind were still waiting.
He was waiting impatiently, and when he saw the people, he greeted them warmly, “I ask the Eldest Princess to be at peace, good day to third sister’s third brother-in-law, and good day to fourth sister’s fourth brother-in-law.”
“General Xiao Rong, why are you still in the palace?” The Eldest Princess laughed.
“Returning to the words of the Eldest Princess, His Majesty left my eldest uncle to talk, I waited for him to return home with me.”
“Good boy, you are an understanding one. It’s almost dark, we’ll go back first.” The Eldest Princess said, then brought her son and daughter-in-law to the carriage.
Rong Xiangmian glanced at King Yu, and he immediately understood: “Wangfei hasn’t seen her father-in-law for a long time, let’s wait here for a while as well.”
Rong Xiangmian nodded happily. The Eldest Princess lifted the curtain from within the carriage and laughed, “Xian Yang, being married is really different. Consort Yu, such an understanding husband, you must treasure him.”
Rong Xiangshi laughed, “Thank you for the Eldest Princess’ mention, Xiangshi remembered.”
The carriage moved slowly, and from inside came the Eldest Princess’s disgruntled voice: “Didn’t you just go back to your mother’s home for two days a few days ago? So reluctant to part with your father, is the Eldest Princess’ residence uncomfortable?”
“No, I just want to give my father a respectful greeting.”
The carriage slowly left, Rong Xiangwang just came to Xiangmian’s side and quietly said, “Last time the third sister went home seems not very happy, or the fourth sister you are fortunate, no mother-in-law every day to govern you.”
“What nonsense?” Rong Xiangmian was anxious, aren’t these words poking at Yuping’s heart? She hurriedly glanced at King Yu, “Xiangwang was unintentional, don’t take it to heart.”
Zhou Xian Yang looks at the distant carriage and turns back, “What did you guys say?”
“Nothing,” Rong Xiangyang saw that he was distracted and thought: yes, his sister’s life in the Princess’ Mansion is not easy, he must be having a hard time in his heart as well. If he could, he would definitely want to make sure that his third sister did not have to suffer half a bit of aggravation in the Yuhang Mansion.
Thinking of this, Rong Xiangshi felt more and more meaningless in his heart.
Zhou Xian Yang actually heard Rong Xiang Wang’s words, he knew that this kid is straightforward and has no malicious intent, so he didn’t want to hold on to it. However, these words really hurt him, he did not know how to respond, he could only pretend not to hear.
He is also not good to ask the princess, is it not like to have a mother in law around the day, if he one day, put his best efforts to save his mother out, she …… will agree?
Finally waited for the British Duke to also come out of the palace. The two siblings rushed to welcome them and asked what the emperor said.
The English eunuch gave Yu Wang a salute before saying, “His Majesty made the decision to betroth the Bao Zhu county princess to Xiang Wang.”
“What?” The two siblings screamed out in unison.
Rong Xiangmian was remorseful, “It’s all my fault, I shouldn’t have dragged Xiangwang to the ball game!”
Zhou Xian Yang knew that at that time, the crown princess had gone against the grain in order to take the heat off of herself, so he couldn’t help but feel sorry as well.
It was Rong Xiangwang who quickly accepted the news: “Why should sister blame herself? Marriage is a matter of honor, and it’s the same with anyone’s family.”
“Aren’t you worried that you won’t be able to get along with the little princess?” Rong Xiangwang saw today, the two people are flying nature, who also let who.
Rong Xiangwang shrugged his shoulders, indifferent: “If it’s not her, it’s other famous noblewomen in the capital, what’s the difference? That little princess, is a bright nature, open-minded, must not be difficult to get along with.”
“Is it enough for you to have a person who is not difficult to get along with?”
“Not enough? My parents’ relationship is good, but it’s just too good to be true, and God was jealous and broke them up early. What kind of love did eldest uncle have for his sister’s mother, and didn’t auntie also leave early? There is truth in the eight words, “Too much wisdom is easy to die, and deep love does not last long”. I would rather live longer.”
The British Duke was horrified at the side: “You’re so young, how can you say such confusing words?”
Rong Xiangwang bristled and mounted his horse to go home.
The British Duke shook his head and sighed, knowing that he, as the eldest uncle, could not make up for the lack and impact of the two siblings losing their father at a young age.
Seeing his father ready to leave, Rong Xiangwang hurriedly pulled his father, “Thank you father for worrying about my mother’s affairs, my daughter can’t thank you enough.”
The Duke of England took the reins from the boy and turned back to his father, saying, “There is no need for a family to say such things. I sent someone to give your mother a memorial tablet in the Yunxiu nunnery, and the incense will continue to burn, so you don’t have to worry about the worship in the future. ”
Rong Xiangmian’s smile instantly froze on his face, “Didn’t she go to her ancestral tomb? How can the tablet be offered outside?”
Duke of England replied, “His Majesty only said to enter the ancestral tombs, he did not say to enter the ancestral hall. This is already a move of concession by the elders of the clan, do you want a large family to kowtow to her during the annual festivals?”
“But …… big brother’s mother can have a tablet ah?”
“Your eldest brother’s mother gave birth to the eldest son for the British Duke’s House, and in the future your eldest brother will inherit the title.”
“If it’s not because of her, my mother may also be able to provide you with ……” Rong Xiangmian couldn’t continue, her voice trembled, “So …… because I’m not a boy?” Rong Xiangmian’s tears fell down in large pieces, and her voice was hard and couldn’t make a normal sound.
The Duke of England naturally felt sorry for his daughter and comforted her, “It’s not all because of this. Your big brother’s mother, originally because of the lady can’t have a child, only from her mother’s family to pick a cousin. Although the family lineage is meager and concubine, she is also the daughter of an official family, a second grandmother, not an untouchable concubine.”
“Untouchable concubine?” Rong Xiangmian was like being struck by thunder and lightning. Unexpectedly, father to mother love a few years, finally only left her these two words.
The British Duke regretted his words and wanted to explain, but Rong Xiangmian didn’t listen at all, she cried and laughed coldly: “Yes, my mother is a lowly concubine! Since she is so lowly, since you so despise her …… why did you disobey your elders and bring her into the house, sleep with her, love her very much, but also give birth to me with her? You are not afraid of staining your Rong family’s honorable lineage?”
“Shut up!” Seeing that she had no scruples, the Duke of England was afraid that the guards guarding the city would hear him, “You’ve always been a child who understands things and looks after the big picture, so don’t push my father any further.”
Zhou Xian Yang had originally been intent on avoiding the Rong family’s family affairs, but now that he saw how distressed the Princess was, he could no longer stay out of it, he suppressed his anger and said, “Father-in-law be careful what you say!”
He walks over and takes Rong Xiangshi’s shoulder: “Father-in-law, if the wife’s mother can be granted a title, it must be a natural step to enter the family temple, right?”
The Duke of England looked incredulous : “You …… Your Highness …… old minister begs you to stop fooling around!”
“What this king says, he will do.” Zhou Xian Yang turned around and wiped Rong Xiangmian’s tears, “It’s getting late, father-in-law should return first.”
Saying this, he straightly pulled Rong Xiangmian onto the carriage of the Yu Wang Mansion.