Domineering prince, your princess is a bit fierce

In the Wei family, Mrs. Wei has a son and a daughter. The eldest son, Wei Tingshan, is now the Duke of Guo. Her daughter, Wei Qian, married into the Duke of En Guo's mansion and is the eldest daughter-in-law of Duke En.

Wei Tingshan only had one step-sibling named Xu, who did not take any concubines. His first wife fell ill during childbirth and died when Wei Ling'er was two years old. They had a son and a daughter, Wei Ziyu, Wei Ling'er, and step-sibling Xu. , also has a son and a daughter, Wei Xier and Wei Zichu.

The second and third bedrooms are all the sons of the deceased old Duke’s concubine.

The second master, Wei Tinghai, relied on his eldest brother Wei Tingshan to find an idle career as an editor in the Hanlin Academy. His rank was the seventh rank, which was not considered a disgrace to the Duke's palace. He married one wife and two concubines.

The main wife, Mrs. Zhang, was the youngest daughter of the minister of the Ministry of Industry of the dynasty. She had a son and a daughter, Wei Ziyan and Wei Xiner. The two concubines, Han and Sun, each have a son and a daughter, Wei Zijian and Wei Tian'er.

Wei Tinghe, the master of the third house, is a businessman. In recent years, relying on the reputation of his eldest brother Guogongfu, his business has been in full swing, spreading all over the main streets of the capital.

Wei Tinghe also had one wife and two concubines. His wife, Mrs. Lin, had one son, Wei Zimin, and two concubines, Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Li, each had a son and a daughter, Wei Ziyang, Wei Ziyue and Wei Shaner. , Wei Feier.

On weekdays, there are frictions in the big, second and third bedrooms in the Duke's Mansion, but on the whole, they get along harmoniously under the old lady's nose.

The old lady turned a blind eye to their daily actions, and let them go as long as they did not harm the dignity of the Duke's mansion.

Afterwards, the old lady assigned some affairs to each room before letting everyone leave, leaving only Wei Tingshan's family.

"Mother, just let Mrs. Xu worry about these things. Why do you need to worry so much?" Wei Tingshan said after everyone left.

"Does Tingshan dislike his mother's troubles?" the old lady said pretending to be displeased.

"How could it be? Mother, my son feels sorry for his mother, and he still has to worry about these things for his son." Wei Tingshan said quickly.

"Don't worry, my mother is still in good health. Ling'er was raised by my side. Naturally, I have to worry about her marriage."

"Grandma, thank you for your trouble. Ling'er, thank you grandma!" Wei Ling'er said sweetly.

"Ling'er, the King of Jin is a hero of the Zhou Dynasty. He has made great contributions to the country over the years. Rumors in the market also praise him. I believe you will not be wronged if you marry him."

"Grandma, don't worry. King Jin has promised the Holy One that the granddaughter will be the only one in charge of the house and will never take concubines. The granddaughter will be happy in the future!" Wei Ling'er said firmly.

"That's great!" The old lady looked at the granddaughter in front of her, her eyes full of reluctance.

"Ms. Xu, now that you are the mistress of the house, Ling'er's wedding is the biggest banquet held by you when you marry into the Duke's mansion. You must not neglect anything. If you have any questions, you can communicate with the second and third bedrooms, especially Zhang, the second bedroom. , she is a decisive person, she can help you," the old lady continued to warn you.

"Yes, mother. When my daughter-in-law encounters problems, she will ask her second sister-in-law for help," Mrs. Xu said.

After chatting for a while, the old lady got up and went back to Shoukang Hall.

"Poria, Forsythia, you two, please help the young lady to embroider more. The more embroidery the better for the newlyweds. I will arrange for the embroiderer to come over tomorrow to tailor Ling'er's wedding dress. "

"Yes, madam, this slave will do it!" the two girls said quickly.

"Ling'er, if you have any needs, you should tell your mother. Although you are not my biological child, I have always regarded you as my own. You and Xi'er are the same." Mrs. Xu said softly to Wei Ling'er. .

Mrs. Xu of Wei, since she married into the Duke's palace, has indeed always treated Wei Ling'er well. She will not be short of anything she deserves.

In the eyes of outsiders, as a stepmother, she is qualified.

But every time when it comes to her biological daughter Wei Xi'er, it's hard to settle the matter.

When she was a child, Wei Xi'er was always worried that she would take away her mother, so she often bullied Wei Ling'er. Although Mrs. Xu severely reprimanded her every time, she was not willing to punish Wei Xi'er, causing Wei Xi'er to become more and more aggressive. points, becoming more and more pampered.

When Wei Ling'er made mistakes when she was a child, Mrs. Xu would never scold her. She would only tell her what was right and wrong like a master, and would not pamper her.

She also learns etiquette. If Wei Xi'er is a little naughty and doesn't want to learn it, she will indulge Wei Xi'er, but she can't. She is strict with herself at all times.

What Wei Ling'er wanted was the care and love from a simple mother, and she only gave her instructions and demands.

Human nature is what it is, so Wei Ling'er didn't think Xu was wrong.

Wei Ling'er has been unable to get close to her since she was a child. She has no choice but to never be her mother.

Coupled with her doting and indulgence towards Wei Xi'er, Wei Ling'er felt that they could not get along like mother and daughter.

"Daughter, thank you mother! Thank you for your trouble." Wei Ling'er said calmly.

Mrs. Xu also knew that Wei Ling'er was not close to her, nor did she force her.

After everyone left, Furong Garden returned to its former tranquility.

"Forsythia, do you know when brother will be back?"

"Miss, the young master won't be back for a few more days." Forsythia replied.

The eldest son of the Duke's Palace, Wei Ziyu, is eighteen years old this year. He serves in the Ministry of War under the Minister of War, and he is highly praised by the Minister of War. Generally, you can only come back after taking a rest at the end of the month. Wei Ling'er fell into the water a few days ago, and he came back from leave.

Royal Palace——Fengluan Hall

Near noon, the performances of the courtiers and ladies came to an end. The emperor ordered people to prepare a luncheon. After everyone finished eating, they took a short rest before continuing in the afternoon.

At the royal luncheon, the table was filled with all kinds of special delicacies, which whet your appetite.

There are delicious lobsters, exquisite crab roe abalone, fragrant barbecue delicacies, as well as dessert towers and crispy and delicious snacks, all delicious and delicious.

Each pastry and dish is exquisitely carved like a work of art, and the color, aroma and taste are all mouth-watering.

At every royal banquet, food is often the biggest temptation that attracts everyone.

After a short break after the meal, the banquet continued.

Everyone continues to enjoy the talent show and enjoy the pleasing moment.

After another two hours, all the ladies finished their performance.

Then they lined up neatly and stood in the middle of the main hall.

"The talents of the ladies from each family are very wonderful. I am very happy to see them. I will reward them!" The emperor waved his hand grandly and rewarded everyone.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your gift!" All the ladies thanked her in unison.

"Prince, after seeing such wonderful talents, do you have a favorite candidate for the princess?" The emperor looked at the prince beside him and asked.

When all the ladies heard this, they couldn't help but look at the prince secretly. The prince has an outstanding appearance, a handsome face, a pair of bright eyes, a pair of deep and lively eyes, a high bridge of nose and a tall and straight figure that make people's hearts flutter.

The prince glanced around the ladies before speaking slowly.

"I feel that the ladies from all the families are very good, especially Zhang Rumei, the daughter of the prime minister, Wei Xi'er, the second daughter of the Duke's Palace, and Sun Shangxiang, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, which impressed me deeply!" The prince replied truthfully.

The lady who was named in the palace was immediately elated and overjoyed.

The lady who was not mentioned felt disappointed, why could she not fall in his eyes for such an excellent prince?

"Your Majesty, I also think that the ladies mentioned by the prince are good!" The queen also praised them from the side.

The emperor thought for a moment, his eyes lingering on the ladies. For a moment, the atmosphere in the palace became more tense and expectant.

"In this case, I will make the decision for you. Zhang Rumei, the daughter of the prime minister, will be appointed as the crown prince's main concubine. Wei Xi'er, the second lady of the Duke's mansion, and Sun Shangxiang, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, will both be the crown prince's side concubines. These three beauties have both talents and looks, and they will definitely be able to succeed. Become the prince's virtuous wife!" His words were full of praise and expectation.

The emperor gave an order, and the candidates for the prince's concubine selection banquet were finally settled.

Upon hearing this, the three women stood up excitedly, their faces beaming with joy, and they knelt down in unison, their voices full of gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the marriage. I will do my best to take good care of His Highness. I will abide by women's ethics and become a good wife to His Highness!"

At this point, a grand prince's concubine selection banquet came to an end.