A concubine enters the mansion? Reborn, three matchmakers and six engagements to marry the Prime Min

Hearing that Yang had arrived, Su Qingyu hurriedly said, "Please invite the second sister-in-law in."

A maid lifted the fine cloth curtain at the door.

Yang walked in with a smile, "Mother is here too. I heard that my third brother's wife was in a lot of trouble last night, so I sent her a box of candied fruit."

"This is what my brother from my mother's side brought from the south. He said it tastes different from the one in the capital."

As she spoke, Yang handed the box of candied fruit in her hand to Feicui.

Su Qingyu thanked Yang and said with a smile, "We were just talking about the second sister-in-law when she came. It really is true that we should not talk about people behind their backs."

The little maid brought the brocade stool over and placed it next to the old lady.

Yang sat down and asked, "What did you say about me?"

The old lady explained, "Qingyu is beginning to have morning sickness, so I want to hand the housekeeper's power back to you."

Su Qingyu also echoed: "Second sister-in-law, please help me. I can't even get out of bed today, let alone the housekeeper."

Su Qingyu was still holding her chest while she spoke. She couldn't tell where she felt uncomfortable, but she just felt like her internal organs were churning.

Yang said, "Then we have a deal. I will take care of the house on behalf of my third sister-in-law. After she gives birth, I will give her the management rights back."

She said this because she was afraid that Su Qingyu would misunderstand that she would not give up her power as housekeeper.

Su Qingyu smiled and said, "I wish my second sister-in-law could be in charge all the time. Outsiders will think that the mistress of the house is glamorous and impressive. But my second sister-in-law has been in charge of a household before, so she knows how tiring it is. I feel even more sorry for my second sister-in-law, who has to endure this hardship."

Su Qingyu's words made Yang feel very relieved.

She also made up her mind to get along well with her sister-in-law in the future.

Seeing that Su Qingyu looked tired, the old lady and Yang didn't sit for long and got up and left.

Yang sent the old lady back and asked Shen Zhixiu to take good care of Su Qingyu.

After the two of them left, Shen Zhixiu asked someone to bring in breakfast. Su Qingyu took one look at it and felt sick. She didn't eat a single bite and asked someone to take it away.

Shen Zhixiu hugged her distressedly, "You were fine in the palace yesterday, why did you suddenly have a reaction?"

Su Qingyu touched her belly and said, "Third Master, do you think this kid did this on purpose? The Li family incident was resolved yesterday, and he is now excited."

Speaking of this, she still had lingering fears. "Fortunately, it didn't happen when I was in the palace. I was really afraid that people would find out that I was pregnant. At that time, those people from the Li family pushed me desperately, and I had no place to complain."

Shen Zhixiu couldn't help laughing and placed his thick palm on Su Qingyu's hand.

"If that's the case, then this child is someone who can understand the signs and know when to advance and when to retreat?"

Su Qingyu nodded and said, "Of course, he is a sensible person."

Speaking of the Li family, Shen Zhixiu also talked about the three people in the Li family who committed suicide. Su Qingyu was also puzzled. Why did they suddenly commit suicide? Princess Yongjia didn't look like someone who would commit suicide.

The two were just thinking about it when Zhenzhu came in and reported, "Third Master, Wenzhu has something to report."

Shen Zhixiu stood up and walked out, and came back in after a while.

Su Qingyu asked casually: "What's wrong?"

After Shen Zhixiu sat down, he said, "The Second Prince has returned to the capital. After entering the palace to pay respects to the Emperor, he went to the East Palace and Prince Cheng's Mansion to present the earthenware ceremony."

"We didn't stay long in either place. We chatted for a quarter of an hour and then left."

At this point, Shen Zhixiu snorted, "The more you try to hide, the more obvious it becomes."

Su Qingyu lowered her head and thought for a while, "Third Master, what you mean is that the Second Prince did it on purpose. He wanted to show that he is the same as his brothers, not forming cliques for personal gain, and not participating in the fight for the throne?"

Among all the princes now, the only one who can compete with the Crown Prince is His Royal Highness Prince Cheng.

The Second Prince leveled the playing field as soon as he arrived in Beijing. The meaning of this is self-evident.

Shen Zhixiu nodded, "This is a good move, but it's a little too deliberate."

Su Qingyu suddenly remembered what Shen Zhao said to Shen Zhixiu before his death.

"Isn't the Second Prince the Crown Prince's man? What are these two people trying to do? Repairing the plank road in the open, but secretly attacking Chencang?"

Shen Zhixiu's face turned slightly cold, "Let's wait and see what happens. Things are about to change in Beijing."

After a while, Zhenzhu came in again and reported, "Third Master, Wenzhu wants to see you."

"Let him stand by the window and talk."

A moment later, Wenzhu's voice came in.

"Third Master, the Emperor has issued an edict to confer the title of Prince of Pingxi on the Second Prince. Tonight, a ceremony will be held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony to celebrate the Second Prince's death."

"Also, the second prince went to the Song family a quarter of an hour ago."

Shen Zhixiu said in a deep voice: "I understand."

Su Qingyu asked suspiciously, "He went to the Song family right after returning to Beijing? The Second Prince is..."

At this moment, in the hall of the Song family's outer courtyard, Marquis Song Zan, Crown Prince Song Hongyuan, and King of Loyalty and Bravery Song Hongshen were all talking to the second prince.

The second prince sat next to the Marquis of Loyalty, with a straight posture and deep eyes. I think he had been at the border for many years and had Western Yue blood, so his appearance was rough, not as delicate as the crown prince and King Cheng.

But also because he has been away from home for many years, his words and actions are more calm than those of the noblemen in Beijing.

Marquis Zhongyi was also very surprised. Logically speaking, the Second Prince should not have come to the Song family first when he returned to the capital.

All the people present were military commanders, and they were quite harmonious when talking about the situation in Xijiang and interesting things happening in the border town.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the second prince suddenly said, "Uncle, I came here this time because I want to discuss something with you."

From the moment he entered the door, the second prince called Song Zan uncle and performed the etiquette of a junior to Song Zan.

Upon hearing this, Song Zan hurriedly said, "Second Prince, please tell me what you need."

No matter how close the princes were to the Song family, Song Zan never overstepped the boundaries. He used his temper on Emperor Xuande. As for the princes, he kept in mind his duty as a minister.

The second prince hesitated for a moment before saying, "I won't beat around the bush with my uncle. I'm a military commander and I can't learn the roundabout ways of civil officials."

"I came here this time to propose a marriage for myself. I have always been fond of my cousin Wan, and I want to ask my uncle to help me."

"If uncle agrees, I will find someone to formally propose marriage. If uncle has any concerns, you can also tell me. As long as I can do it, I can agree to the Song family."

When the Second Prince said this, the Song family father, sons and brothers were all stunned.

Song Hongshen's eyes were dark, and he looked at the Second Prince deeply. But he did not speak. With his father and brother around, it was not his turn to make the decision.

Song Zan thought about it and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. But Wanwan has been spoiled by us and is very naughty. I'm afraid she is not worthy of Your Highness."

The second prince raised his hand to interrupt Song Zan and said sincerely: "I know that my uncle is unwilling to marry into the royal family. Not only cousin Wan, but even several cousins ​​have not married royal daughters."

"But please believe me, uncle. Given the current situation of the Song family, it is most appropriate to marry me."