Chapter 240: Deng Chengzhai's Marriage
Yun Fenghuang was sure that Chunjia would not be able to treat his request to take the fifteenth prince with him in a normal manner, so he waited calmly.
Then Chunjia didn't move for several days, and she wasn't surprised, it's just that the current government is busy, and Chunjia hasn't sorted out her emotions, so it's not easy to see her.
She was calm, but Deng Chengzhai was very entangled.
Before putting it aside, the emperor was left out by the imperial concubine. What does it have to do with him as a foreign minister? But this time, he gave the emperor the idea...
He felt that he had already attached great importance to the status of the imperial concubine in the heart of the emperor, but looking at it now...why does it seem that he still underestimated it?
Deng Chengzhai couldn't help being sad: "... If the imperial concubine is so pampered and her Majesty only goes there after a few days, what should I do if she becomes more and more noisy?"
It doesn't matter if the imperial concubine makes a fuss, as long as the emperor is afraid that she will follow suit!
At that time, Chunjia panicked, thinking about what would happen next... This emperor will definitely sell him as a courtier, in order to cause trouble to flow to the east...
Thinking about Concubine Min's record of killing all quarters in the harem, Deng Chengzhai couldn't sit still.
He thinks it's time for him to get married...
In fact, according to his age, he should have kissed him a few years ago.
It's just that Chunjia hadn't been in charge at the beginning, and his status as an accompanying student in a declining family hadn't risen. Naturally, he was not very willing to give it to him as a prostitute who was valued by a serious and wealthy family.
At that time, Deng Chengzhai had already been subdued by the emperor, and he felt that as a future hero, his wife would rather be short than excessive, and there was no need to make do with it. Afterwards, he finally felt elated, and the emperor expressly hinted not to get too close to the rich and powerful, even Cui's many cousins were not easy to consider. In addition, both of his parents died, and he was brought up by his uncle Cui Wan. But after he became a close minister of the emperor, Cui Wan no longer restrained him too much. No one was watching and worrying about this marriage, so it was delayed like this.
If he hadn't rashly mixed up the matter between the emperor and concubine this time, he would never have thought of getting married.
At this moment, I was thinking, if I have a wife, it would be better for the first wife to inquire about it under the banner of paying respects to the noble concubine, right?
Because he doesn't have a main wife, he can't go out and pay attention to the imperial concubine by himself, right?
Of course, it may not be too late to get married in the same place, but this also reminds Deng Chengzhai that as his official position rises step by step, the degree of trust in the emperor is getting deeper and deeper. After all, this back house still needs a mistress to manage .
So he suppressed his anxiety and instructed the housekeeper to release his intention to marry a wife.
With Deng Chengzhai's current status and his bright future, he can be said to be the best son-in-law.
After the news spread, the media came like a cloud for a while.
Even the harem has heard of it.
The Qing people and other close attendants were worried that Yun Fenghuang would feel bored because of the inconvenience of going out during confinement, so they took this matter as a topic of conversation with her.
However, Yun Fenghuang's heart was moved, and he asked: "This Deng Yueting has always been the proud man in front of His Majesty, I know about it. But I don't know that he is still unmarried at such a young age, does he have some specialties in female sex?"
"It seems that Mr. Deng wanted to marry a noble girl from a famous family in the early years, but at that time his identity was not revealed, so he was repeatedly rejected. Afterwards, Xu Shi kept his grudges, and the Gao family took the initiative to test the tone, but they all refused." Chen Jing said listening from outside. The rumors came, "I didn't even give my family, Cui's face."
When mentioning the Cui family, Yun Fenghuang couldn't help thinking of Cui Wan's youngest daughter from a concubine. Considering her age, if Deng Chengzhai wanted to, this girl might have to be recorded in the name of her aunt and betrothed to Deng Chengzhai.
She raised her eyebrows and said: "So he wants to marry a daughter from a poor family? This is weird. With his status and appearance, it is not difficult to marry a noble woman from a high family, let alone a poor family? How did it take so long?"
Chen Jing said: "Your Majesty, I have heard people say that Mr. Deng is very obsessed with official duties, and there are no elders watching over him, so we are delayed."
Yun Fenghuang nodded slightly, understood, but this is a person who values the future, and is not in a hurry for lifelong events... There is no need to be in a hurry, he is not in bad health at his age, and it is not a big problem to get married two years late.
"How did you remember this time?"
"...Your Majesty forgive me, but the maidservant hasn't found out yet. Maybe it's because of his age?" Chen Jing said uncertainly, "I heard that there are still hopes from several high schools, and I think he might change his mind or want a famous family. What about the girl? Otherwise, why should everyone know about it? That's why they are sending people to the door to hint."
As for the poor daughter...
It can only be that the rich and powerful helped to thread the needle, or Deng Chengzhai took the initiative to fall in love with him.
After all, that kind of family is not qualified to enter Deng's mansion to recommend to Deng Chengzhai.
"..." Yun Fenghuang groaned silently, but he was thinking in his heart, this Deng Chengzhai... It would be great if he could tell Xie Meng.
Although there is a big age gap between Xie Meng and Deng Chengzhai, it is not uncommon for old couples and young wives at this time, let alone Deng Chengzhai in his prime?
Moreover, this person's parents died, and he was brought up by his uncle Cui Wan, but now because of Chunjia, he is not close to the Cui family... After Xie Meng passed the door, he was able to be the master of the family immediately, without needing to look at other people's eyes, Such a situation is simply perfect for her niece who doesn't have much thought.
It's just... Will Chunjia agree?
As for whether Deng Chengzhai himself would like Xie Meng, Yun Fenghuang didn't think about it at all.
As long as the emperor agrees, is Deng Chengzhai's opinion important?
Besides, Yun Fenghuang felt that her niece was like a flower, even if she forced her to Deng Chengzhai, it would be an advantage to him, so what grievances could he have!
If you have grievances and have the ability to talk to Chunjia!
"Forget it, I wanted to get some other benefits from that bastard." The imperial concubine pondered for a while, then thought, "This time he comes to coax me again, so I will just use this as a condition."
Thinking of this, he ordered the Qing people, "Teach Meng'er some rules and etiquette as a court wife, especially the proper manners for banquets and other occasions."
The Qing people were surprised: "Your Majesty has given Miss Meng a good look at her?"
Although Yun Fenghuang had mentioned this before, at that time everyone's thoughts were on the concubine's pregnancy, and no one cared about a nephew's lifelong affairs.
Especially since Xie Meng is still young and has not yet come out of the cabinet, so naturally he is not in a hurry.
At this moment, the Qing people were about to inquire about the candidate, and suddenly remembered what Yun Fenghuang was still asking just now, and was surprised: "Your Majesty wants to promise Miss Meng to Lord Deng?"
Yun Fenghuang said: "I have this plan, but let's not say it... I don't know if it will be possible."
So the master and servant just arranged for someone to teach Xie Meng, and did not disclose anything else.
But Xie Mengsan is at this age, how can they not understand the meaning of this move?
Huanhua Palace came to inform the palace talents to leave, Xie Mu and Xie Kuo congratulated Xie Meng together, Xie Kuo asked curiously: "Sister Meng'er, but I don't know whose son my aunt picked for you?"
"...how would I know?" Xie Meng was a bit shy at the moment despite his lively nature, and said in a low voice, "Auntie hasn't told me about this recently...and maybe it's just that I'm going to a banquet recently, It's not necessarily... oh, let's not talk about it!"
She forcibly changed the subject, "We haven't seen Zhaoqing for two days, why don't we go and see what she's doing?"
The girls had been making a fuss for a long time before they went back to their rooms to tidy up.
The servant serving Xie Kuo whispered to Xie Kuo: "Miss Meng has settled down, miss, you have not been in the palace for a day or two, but I don't know if the imperial concubine has also arranged for the miss?"
"My aunt is still in confinement, and we as nieces can't do much to help, as long as we don't cause trouble for aunt." Xie Kuo frowned slightly and said, "As for making arrangements or not, let alone me If you haven't reached the age to rush out of the court, even if you have reached the age, you will naturally obey your aunt in everything."
The servant hesitated to speak, and finally stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Miss, the servant girl has no other intentions, but since Miss Meng has already made arrangements, it is said that you and Miss Mu should also be on the agenda? But why learn the rules? Only Miss Meng? Could it be that the imperial concubine and empress will not plan to make plans for you and Miss Mu?"
"My aunt has been in the palace for many years, and the success in her heart is not something you and I can guess." Xie Kuo turned his head and glanced at her, and said lightly, "Don't say such things again. If you don't want to be good, I'm not easy to fool !"
"...Yes." The servant made a fuss, and quickly apologized, "The servant girl will never dare again."
Xie Kuo beat her, and his heart was very peaceful.
Her thinking is different from that of ordinary girls. For marrying a noble son with both talent and appearance, she will be a husband, teach her son and live a peaceful life... I can't say I am bored, but I just find it boring.
She even wants to learn from Yunfenghuang, and personally go into battle to stir up a situation,
So what if Yun Fenghuang found a good husband-in-law for Xie Meng? With the current status of their concubine and aunt, not to mention three nieces, even thirty nieces can't be said to be unable to take care of them.
Even if she received less attention and favor than Xie Mengxie, she still surpassed many other sisters.
As for the future... as long as Yun Fenghuang does not fall, she is not in a hurry.
If there is no such thing as a city mansion, what qualifications do you have to be valued by this aunt?
However, since she is a young girl after all, Xie Kuo is also a little curious, who is the child whose aunt gave Xie Meng a fancy?
Regarding the thoughts of the three nieces, Yun Fenghuang also told others to observe secretly.
After a long while, Honge came to report, saying that Xie Meng felt a little shy after receiving the news, and happily figured out how to let the imperial concubine arrange it; Xie Xie congratulated her face to face, but she was also envious and worried behind her back, just didn't know her whereabouts Where is it? I am worried that because the last one to enter the palace has a shallow relationship with Yun Fenghuang and is not taken seriously, so no one is easy to dismiss; the most peaceful one is Xie Kuo. .
Yun Fenghuang listened, sighed, and said: "I'm afraid that Xie's fourth wife's eyes are all on the mother and daughter of this palace. Meng'er is fine, the reason why she was picked here is because of those relatives in this palace. Among the nieces who are about the same age, she is the smartest."
But looking at the pattern now, that's the case.
Can't help but disappoint her.
So it seems that only Xie Kuo can achieve something.
"When the matter of Meng'er is finalized, I will also find a honest and noble boy to betroth my wife." Yun Fenghuang felt that since Xie Mai didn't have any special talents and wit, and it seemed that he wanted to marry a good family from now on. You don't have to embarrass this child, anyway, if you don't have that qualification, you can force her to arrange an errand, so you don't have to drag yourself down, "When the time comes, let Kuo'er come to Bengong's side and follow you."
This is what needs to be cultivated carefully.
Although the Qing people felt a little regretful that it was not Miss Sun from the fourth room who got this opportunity, Xie Kuo was not an outsider after all, and they all nodded: "The handmaids will definitely assist Miss Kuo'er with all their heart."
The Qing people couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, if that's the case, why don't you promise Miss Kuo'er to Lord Deng? After all, since that Lord can be reused by His Majesty, it can be seen that he is very successful. Miss Meng'er is good at everything, except her temperament. I'm a bit off, and I don't have much heart. I'm afraid it will be difficult to influence Lord Deng's thoughts and actions after passing through the door?"
Yun Fenghuang said lightly: "That's right. But you also said that this Deng Yueting belongs to His Majesty. As an uncle, Cui Wan will at least raise him after his parents have passed away. Such kindness is not good enough for his daughter. Give it to him, let alone sway him in political affairs! What's more, my aunt and nephew? Deng Yueting is not a fool, and His Majesty is not. This is someone who His Majesty grew up with and wants to be a minister. I will arrange for him Meng'er, it's hard to say whether it will be successful or not. But His Majesty knows Meng'er's temperament, so he won't feel that this palace is deliberately calculating; if he arranges for Kuo'er..."
She sighed, "Your Majesty has a fair impression of Meng'er, but he doesn't like Kuo'er very much. Is it possible for me to mention Kuo'er? Besides, although Kuo'er has some ambitions, how old is he this year? He's still immature. Not Deng Yueting's opponent, why bother?"
Wanting to betroth his niece to Deng Chengzhai is because he sincerely wants to find a good marriage for Xie Meng.
As for the rest, she didn't count on it at all.
After all, Deng Chengzhai is not out of his mind, what kind of relationship does he have with the emperor?
Why don't you hug her, the imperial concubine, with the emperor's thigh?
Seeing Qing people nodding thoughtfully, Yun Fenghuang thought about it and asked again: "By the way, Concubine Wan and Concubine Jing, how have you been these two days?"
"Concubine De concubine sprained her foot two days ago, so she apologized and rested in Yijia Palace." The Qing people said, "In the past two days, Qu Xiurong and Yi Jieyu were running between the two palaces."
This so-called running around is actually finding fault.
Yun Fenghuang said lightly: "They are sensible...but what was the result? Did Concubine Jing go to His Majesty's place again?"
Before she instructed her own concubine to find troubles with the daughters of the Luo family and the Meng family, Concubine De went to Concubine Wan first, Concubine Jing took the opportunity to hold the thirteen princes and went to Taichu Palace to kneel and cry, but she was busy with government affairs and didn't bother to pay attention. After knowing it, she didn't even show her face, and only asked the palace servants to tell Concubine Jing to find the queen to make the decision, and not to bother herself with this kind of harem matter.
Concubine Jing had no choice but to cry and get on the chariot, and went back to the harem to find the queen.