Dominate the ancient academy

Chapter 215 The Prince's Thoughts

The harem of Concubine De

After Concubine De and the eldest prince came back from visiting General Shu and talked for a long time with the emperor, their hearts became even more excited and they were more eager to marry Shu Xiaoxiao.

Other princes who have ideas about the throne are also eager to get married, but they cannot do so themselves. However, their cousins ​​from their mother's family can also find a few people. However, we only know that Miss Shu vomited blood after returning to Kyoto, and it is said that she is still recuperating. The posts they have posted can probably fill up half of the room, but Miss Shu has never been seen going out.

Previously, there was an empress in the harem who issued an edict to invite Miss Shu to the palace to appreciate the flowers. Not only did she fail to invite Miss Shu, she was also scolded by the emperor. After this example, other people did not dare to make any small moves. If they wanted to see someone, they could only leave a message.

As for coercion, inducement, etc., they had to meet in person. The General's Mansion was no pushover and they didn't have the courage. As a result, even though Shu Xiaoxiao had been back for such a long time, the people in Kyoto had never seen her true face.

At the beginning, many people talked about it, but since the other party refused to come forward and the emperor obviously protected him, everyone gradually calmed down. It’s not like I’m the only one who can’t see him, it’s fair that everyone can’t see him, so then just don’t see him, it’s the same for everyone, and there’s no psychological imbalance.

But now that General Shu is back, everyone's minds have become active again. The father is back, so Miss Shu must go out. The most obvious sign is that there are many more invitations to Miss Shu to appreciate the flowers. Anyway, if you send one, I will send one. It's a surprise if you can get it, and it doesn't matter if you can't. They just spread their hands and say: we're used to it anyway.

"I heard that General Shu won another victory this time. If Miss Shu can get engaged to your eleventh brother, we will have an advantage." Defei said with a frown.

Although the eldest prince is the eldest son, he is not the legitimate son and does not have many advantages. Also, although the sixth prince seems to have no interest in the throne now, who knows if he will change his mind in the future? If he really has this intention in the future, his identity will be a natural advantage, and the court can have a group of old guys who support the legitimate son.

"Mother, General Shu has always been my father's confidant, and that Junior Official of the Dali Temple, Master Shu, has always been unmoved. He has always avoided the question when I tried to win him over. It is unlikely that the General's Mansion will choose us. I wanted to work on Miss Shu, but Miss Shu has not shown up yet. So we have to change our plan. It would be best if the General's Mansion could surrender to us on its own initiative."

"What do you mean?" Defei looked at the eldest prince.

"Yes, mother, it depends on you. See if you can ask our father to grant the marriage. If he agrees, the general's mansion will definitely not resist." The eldest prince said affirmatively.

Miss Shu is eleven years old now. Generally, girls can start looking for a boyfriend when they are eleven or twelve years old. After that, it will take at least two or three years to propose marriage, ask for the name, propose good luck, accept the betrothal gift, ask for the date and welcome the bride, as well as prepare the betrothal gifts and dowry. The wedding can be held when she is about fifteen years old.

"It is rumored that Miss Shu is not in good health. If Eleventh Brother is willing to marry her as his principal wife, the General's Mansion will definitely thank us." The eldest prince was full of confidence. You know, when a wealthy family chooses a daughter-in-law, in addition to family background, the health of the woman is also a very important aspect. As long as Miss Shu is not in good health, this will be a big shortcoming of Miss Shu, unless Miss Shu does not marry.

"But I heard that Miss Shu is in very poor health. The issue of your brother's offspring in the future..."

Although she really wanted to win over the General's Mansion, Defei was somewhat dissatisfied when she thought about Miss Shu's health. As a prince's consort, she had to attend many social events. Miss Shu, let alone being pregnant, had not even left the house for such a long time since she came to Beijing. She would not be bedridden all the time, would she? She would not be unable to see anyone in the future, would she? Isn't she just a sickly sick woman?

"Mother, I asked Eleventh to marry Miss Shu in order to win over the General's Mansion. As long as there is the General's Mansion, everything else is trivial. If Miss Shu is not in good health, it will be the same to marry a concubine with a good family background for Eleventh Brother, isn't it?" Isn't it just a woman? They are great princes who want to have children and want someone to manage the harem, and there are many women to choose from.

But the status of the Eleventh Brother's concubine should not be too high. There is no father and son in the royal family, and the brotherhood cannot stand the test. It is enough for the Eleventh Brother's in-laws to have a general's mansion. If it is too powerful, it will easily arouse the Eleventh Brother's ambition and give rise to inappropriate thoughts, which will be detrimental to him. Although they are brothers from the same mother, who can blame him for being old? Their positions are destined, and the Eleventh Brother can only do his best to assist him.

"Oh, you're right. Mother was wrong." Defei sighed. With the support of the General's Mansion, everything else is trivial. Miss Shu's poor health may be a good thing for them.

"But Concubine Chun has already been reprimanded by the emperor because of Miss Shu, so we can't act too hastily. I'll test the emperor's intentions when I have time, and we'll act according to the circumstances. We can either not marry the emperor or make him our enemy." Defei said. Fighting for the throne is a matter of great importance, and every step must be cautious. It's better not to have this benefit than to anger the emperor, as it's not worth it.

Besides, the Emperor's thoughts were not something they could influence. She should try to find out when Miss Shu would go out. She was such a noble lady, but her body was so weak.

"I believe in you, mother. Everything will be done according to your wishes." The eldest prince said respectfully.

In addition to the princes, other families in Kyoto are also very curious about Miss Shu. The General's Mansion is in its heyday, and General Shu is the emperor's confidant. She is simply in the emperor's heart. What a good marriage partner!

The Spring Festival is a peak season for dating, and everyone wants to see what Miss Shu, who has never shown up, looks like and what her personality is like. For wives with young men of the right age, the invitations float to the general's mansion like snowflakes.

When Shu Xiaoxiao learned that her father had found a big backer for her, she was extremely happy. Her father was really awesome! He solved all her worries right after she came back. With the emperor's order, she could do whatever she wanted in the future. She was not afraid!

Ye Xue Ning looked at her daughter who was about to jump up, and pointed at the baskets of invitations: "What should we do with these invitations? I see there are several good banquets, Xiaoxiao, do you want to go?"

Although her daughter has now been conferred the title of Earl, Ye Xue Ning still feels that a girl should get married. No matter whether it is good or bad, she should always try it. She can be a little unrestrained now, but in the future she must find a good husband, have children, and start a family. It is serious to have children and grandchildren to take care of her when she is old.

"Mom, that's easy. Miss Shu can't go, but Uncle Ye can go!" Shu Xiaoxiao said as she picked up the invitation in the frame.