Su Qingyu was stunned for a moment, then said meaningfully: "The fourth young master probably doesn't want the princess to marry into the Shen family, right?"

Governor Li Yun raised his eyebrows, as if he was pondering Su Qingyu's words.

Shen Yue was a little anxious, and stepped forward and said, "Brother Yunzhou, you'd better go find your third uncle quickly. It's too late."

Because Li Yunzhou often went to Shen Zhixiu in private and called Shen Zhixiu "teacher", Shen Yue knew about this. After bumping into each other a few times, the two became somewhat familiar with each other. Starting from Shen Zhixiu, she called Li Yunzhou her brother.

Li Yunzhou also knew that this matter was important, so he said "I understand" and turned around to leave.

Su Qingyu believed in Li Yunzhou, who was able to gain the title of king based on his military exploits in his previous life. This shouldn't be a problem for him.

After the matter was settled, Su Qingyu and Shen Yue returned to the main hall.

The two of them sat down in their seats and drank two more cups of tea before their hearts finally settled down.

Shen Yue whispered: "Sister Su, this matter should be foolproof, right?"

Although Su Qingyu's face was a little solemn, she still comforted Shen Yue and said, "It should be fine."

After a while, Shen Ying walked in. He gave Su Qingyu a roll of his eyes without saying a word, and the smug look on his face was not concealed.

Su Qingyu's heart sank. Could it be that Shen Ying's message was successful?

Thinking of this, she shook her head again. She couldn't even see Shen Zhixiu, and naturally Shen Ying couldn't either.

So what is Shen Ying proud of?

After about an incense stick of time, a maid suddenly ran into the hall and knelt directly in front of Princess Yongjia.

"Princess, no, something big has happened."

"Princess Princess...Princess Princess, she..."

Princess Yongjia's face darkened, and she quickly asked: "What's wrong, Princess? Tell her carefully, don't panic."

The person who came to report the news was Li Chaoyun's personal maid Danju. If it wasn't a big deal, she wouldn't be so flustered.

Danju swallowed her saliva and said in a panic: "The princess and Shen Ge had a private meeting. The two couldn't help themselves. They consummated their marriage in the back hall."

After she finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.

Some people looked at Princess Yongjia in astonishment, while others looked at Su Qingyu with gloating.

Princess Yongjia stood up and said, "What did you say?"

Then he said to the nanny beside him: "Quickly go and ask Brother Huang, and tell him that something happened to Chaoyun."

Not long after, the emperor and the concubine hurried in.

"What's wrong? What's wrong with Chaoyun?" Emperor Xuande asked in a deep voice.

Princess Yongjia looked at Emperor Xuande and cried, "Brother, what should I do if Chao Yun and Shen Zhi have a private meeting?"

Emperor Xuande first comforted Princess Yongjia, then asked about the whole story, and then sat down and started thinking.

If this person is not Shen Zhixiu, he will either be given marriage or given death, those are the two options.

But the other party is Shen Zhixiu, and he can't be sentenced to death. As for the arranged marriage... the marriage has already been arranged, how can I arrange it?

Be a concubine? How could Chaoyun be a concubine with her status?

For a moment, the emperor felt resentful towards Shen Zhixiu. He had proposed marriage to him and Li Chaoyun several times before, but he had always declined.

Since two people are in love, why don't they decide to get married, but have a private meeting on such an occasion?

Su Qingyu also frowned. She was basically sure that the person who consummated the marriage with Li Chaoyun was not Shen Zhixiu. Did this maid appear out of thin air, or is there someone else inside?

Could it be that Li Yunzhou sent someone else in?

When Shen Ying saw Su Qingyu frowning in deep thought, she thought she was panicking. Then he whispered: "Some people are not worthy of my third uncle at all, and they try to climb high branches without caring about their status."

"The princess cannot be a concubine, so someone else will have to be a concubine."

Shen Yue turned around and glared at Shen Ying, then looked at Su Qingyu worriedly.

Mrs. Su next to Su Qingyu was also shocked and speechless. What is this? If I had known this earlier, I should have gotten them married sooner.

For a moment, everyone in the hall had their own thoughts.

When Mrs. Shen was not there, Mrs. Chen suddenly turned her eyes and walked to the middle of the hall.

Kneeling on the ground, he said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, Princess, please forgive me. We, the Shen family, will definitely be responsible for this matter, and we will definitely find out that the matchmaker is marrying the princess."

In Chen's opinion, Shen Zhixiu's marriage to Princess Chaoyun was a done deal. She might as well speak up first and do Princess Yongjia a favor.

The emperor asked Mrs. Chen to get up and speak, and then asked Princess Yongjia, "What does the emperor think?"

Princess Yongjia pondered for a moment and said: "Brother Emperor, in order to prevent this matter from spreading badly in the end, please grant marriage to Shen Zhixiu and Chaoyun now."

"The emperor has granted us a marriage now, so the two of them can consummate their marriage smoothly."

Emperor Xuande hesitated, looked at the old lady of the Su family sitting under the main hall and asked, "What did the Su family say?"

After all, Shen Zhixiu was still engaged to the eldest daughter of the Su family. If he granted the marriage rashly, there was always the suspicion that the royal family was bullying others.

Mrs. Su didn't know how to reply to Emperor Xuande's words for a while. She was just thinking about what to say when she heard Princess Yongjia speak.

"Old madam, just think that you pity Chaoyun and help us."

"As long as you are willing to help, the Shanjun Prince's Mansion and the Pingning Marquis' Mansion will be one family in the future. I will always remember the old lady's kindness."

"If the Su family insists on refusing, then we, Chaoyun, can only come in and become concubines. Although it will harm the royal family's face, I will not force the Su family."

"Whatever decision is made depends on what the old lady thinks."

Su Qingyu was angry in her heart. Princess Yongjia's words were half inducement and half threat. She was really good at it.

She is telling the old lady that if you help me, I will agree to whatever you ask for. If you don't help, you will bring disgrace to the royal family. At that time, the emperor might blame him and let the Su family take care of themselves.

Su Qingyu could understand this, and so could the old lady.

After weighing the two breaths of time, Mrs. Su stood up and was about to respond. She also figured out that since Princess Chaoyun had an affair with Shen Zhixiu, she would definitely come in. There is no reason for a princess to be a concubine, so in the end it was her Su family who gave in. Since the outcome cannot be changed, it is better to take advantage of the situation and reap some benefits.

But just as she was about to get up, she was stopped by Su Qingyu.

Su Qingyu stood up and walked to the middle of the hall.

He said in a deep voice: "Since the emperor asked the Su family for their opinions, I will say it directly. I don't agree."

She also saw that the emperor did not want to do that kind of bullying.

To put it bluntly, I just want to show off.

Princess Yongjia frowned and looked at Su Qingyu displeasedly, "You have nothing to say here. Miss Su has forgotten what her parents ordered the matchmaker to do?"

Su Qingyu laughed angrily and looked at Emperor Xuande with a calm face, "Your Majesty, since the princess has said that her parents ordered her to be a matchmaker, then I just want to ask, can the current princess steal someone else's husband?"

"Master Shen and I are matchmakers as ordered by our parents. Is it wrong for me to disagree with him marrying another Princess Chaoyun?"

Emperor Xuande sighed inwardly, thinking that of course he was right. But there seems to be nothing wrong with his imperial sister and niece.

"It's not a robbery. If the Su family doesn't agree, I won't issue a decree to grant the marriage. Chaoyun can only go to the Shen family to be a concubine. Don't worry about that." Emperor Xuande said to reassure her.

Su Qingyu shook her head and said.

"Whether Princess Chaoyun can be a concubine should be a matter for discussion after I, the third lady, enter the palace."

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