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

After thinking for a moment, the Second Prince shook his head and said, "Brother, haste makes waste."

"If we act too hastily today, I'm afraid the Song family will become suspicious."

"In a few days it will be the birthday of the old lady of the Zhenguo Mansion. I heard from Madam Song that she will take Song Wanwan with her."

"My father also mentioned this today, saying that he would go to congratulate Old Madam Qin in person. Why not settle the marriage on that day?"

The Crown Prince thought about it for a moment and understood what the Second Prince meant. He smiled and said, "My Royal Brother, this is a good idea. Father will make the decision for you when the time comes."

The second prince smiled mysteriously again, "Brother, just remember what you promised me. As long as you keep your word, I will support you to ascend to the throne with all my heart and soul."

After that, the two brothers chatted for a while and left the side hall one after another.

Soon, the banquet began. Emperor Xuande, still with his concubine and several empresses, walked into the hall.

After sitting down and looking at the people below the hall, Emperor Xuande thought of yesterday's events again. It was only a day, but it felt like a lifetime ago.

Afterwards, the second prince entered the palace and reported on the border defense situation in the western Xinjiang over the past two years. He also presented the state gift from the king of Xiyue to Emperor Xuande.

Emperor Xuande nodded and said, "Jianzhong, you have worked hard. Stand up now."

The chief eunuch Hu Lu formally read out the imperial edict, conferring the title of King of Pingxi on the second prince and rewarding him with a mansion.

In addition, Emperor Xuande also rewarded gold, silver, treasures, and antiques, and specially wrote a plaque for the second prince's residence.

The second prince knelt down again to express his gratitude before returning to his seat.

After sitting down, he greeted the prince and several brothers.

The prince just nodded slightly and didn't say much. It can be seen that the relationship between the two was a little cold.

Song Hongshen raised a smile at the corner of his lips, picked up the wine glass and drank it all, his drooping eyebrows and eyes shining brightly.

Song Wanwan sat properly and didn't even look at the Second Prince, so no one could find any fault with her being rude.

After three rounds of drinking, Emperor Xuande looked at Shen Zhixiu and asked, "Why didn't your wife come?"

Emperor Xuande still remembered what Su Qingyu said in the hall yesterday, so he asked casually.

Shen Zhixiu did not hide it either, and stood up and said, "Your Majesty, my wife is pregnant, so I will let her rest at home."

He did not hide it, but spoke it directly. There were still many things to happen in the capital, and Su Qingyu should have come forward. What he said today could also save Su Qingyu a lot of trouble.

Upon hearing that Su Qingyu was pregnant, Emperor Xuande immediately laughed, "Mr. Shen finally has a successor. I am happy for you."

He turned to Hu Lu and said, "Go to my small storehouse and find a pair of jade ruyi to ensure safety. Also prepare some supplements, the best ones. Send them to the Shen family in person and say that I am giving them to Madam Shen to help her pregnancy."

Shen Zhixiu knew that this was the emperor's way of honoring the Shen family and Qingyu, so he quickly stood up and thanked him.

Compared to yesterday, today's palace banquet can be said to be a great pleasure for the emperor and his subjects. When it was over, it was completely dark outside.

Shen Zhixiu hardly drank any alcohol today, as he was afraid that it would be inconvenient to take care of Su Qingyu at night.

After finally waiting for the banquet to end, he just wanted to go home quickly.

However, when leaving the palace, cabinet minister Zhang Zhongliang put his hand on Shen Zhixiu's shoulder.

"Master Shen, we are going out to play. Wouldn't Master Shen like to come with us?"

Zhang Zhongliang drank a little too much today. On normal days, he wouldn't dare to do this with Shen Zhixiu.

Shen Zhixiu took his hand away with disdain, "No."

Zhang Zhongliang laughed meaningfully twice, "Your wife is pregnant, and you don't have a concubine. Why don't you go out with us and have some fun, so you can relax a little."

Shen Zhixiu glanced at Zhang Zhongliang and said, "Master Zhang, please do as you please. I am going back home now."

Zhang Zhongliang blushed and laughed. After Shen Zhixiu walked away, he muttered, "Why are you pretending? I bet that within three months, Lord Shen will have a concubine."

Someone covered his mouth and said, "Master Zhang, be careful with your words."

In fact, not only Zhang Zhongliang, but many ladies who entered the palace today also thought so. Some even had the idea of ​​sending someone to the Shen family as a concubine.

The one or two years when Mrs. Shen was pregnant and gave birth were a great opportunity for her to rely on Mr. Shen.

Shen Zhixiu didn't care what others thought. He got on the carriage and went straight back home.

When he entered the room, Su Qingyu was still awake and was leaning against the head of the bed doing needlework.

Seeing him come in, Su Qingyu stood up and was about to greet him.

Shen Zhixiu quickly stepped aside and said, "I smell of alcohol. I'll go in and wash first."

He was afraid that Su Qingyu would vomit because of the smell of alcohol, so he did not dare to be careless. He went into the bathroom to take a shower and wash his mouth.

Only after confirming that there was only the scent of soapberries on his body did he change into normal clothes.

"How come you're still sewing? You need to rest more now." Shen Zhixiu came out of the bathroom and took away her needle and thread.

Su Qingyu smiled and said, "I have something to do. It will be better if I can divert my attention."

Shen Zhixiu sat down beside the bed and looked at Su Qingyu's face first. "How are you today? Did you vomit again?"

Su Qingyu nodded and rested her chin on Shen Zhixiu's shoulder.

"I vomited everything I ate during the day, and drank a bowl of plain Chinese cabbage soup at night."

"My mother was worried, so she asked Mr. Zhou to come and see me. Mr. Zhou didn't have any good solutions, so I had to get through this period on my own."

Shen Zhixiu gathered her hair and said distressedly, "If this baby is a boy, we won't have any more children in the future."

It's not that he is selfish and must have a son, but for a family like theirs, if they don't have a son, Qingyu will be the one who suffers.

Although he doesn't care what others think, rumors can hurt people.

I also need to give an explanation to my mother and the clan.

Su Qingyu pursed her lips aggrievedly, "I actually hope this baby is a son, and I'll have a daughter in two years."

Shen Zhixiu reached out and stroked her back, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

He also wanted a daughter who would call him daddy in a soft and tender voice.

The two of them talked about the old lady's birthday at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Since it was a birthday party, the Qin family planned to hold a grand ceremony.

Even the emperor planned to go in person to have a drink in celebration of the birthday.

"I told the emperor today that you are pregnant. When the time comes, my second brother and his wife and I will go to the Qin family."

Originally, the old lady should have gone as well, but it had been less than half a year since the incident in the first wife's house of the Shen family, and the old lady had no mood to go out and join in the fun.

Su Qingyu was not keen on such occasions and was happy to stay at home in peace and quiet.

A few days after the palace banquet, the news that the second prince and the Song family were going to discuss marriage spread like wildfire in the capital.

The Marquis of Loyalty smashed three teacups and four teapots at home and cursed the Second Prince for being despicable.

The rumors outside were clearly fanned by someone in an effort to leave the Song family with no way out.

Song Wanwan knew that it was the Second Prince who was behind this, and she also scolded him for being shameless. She would rather become a nun than marry him.

The Song family did not quell the rumors, as they were afraid that the more they talked about the more things would go wrong. When Song Wanwan got engaged, the truth would naturally come out.

In the blink of an eye, it was the birthday of the old lady of the Qin family, the Duke of Zhenguo.

Wang didn't want Song Wanwan to go out again, but Song Wanwan insisted on going to Qin's house.

She hasn't secretly pledged her life to the Second Prince, so why can't she go out?

She would teach him a lesson in public today to see who would spread the rumor that they were going to discuss marriage again.