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

The old lady's eyes widened instantly, and her expression was definitely not joy or excitement. She was surprised for a moment, and then puzzled and unwilling.

She couldn't understand how the third branch's daughter could be conferred the title of county lady.

The son she loved most in her life was her second son, but his entire family did not have a good ending.

She also had high hopes for the eldest son, waiting for him to revitalize the mansion. But now the eldest son has lost his wife and children, and has lost his fighting spirit and ambition in his thirties. Sometimes when she looked up, she could even see the white hair on her eldest son's temples.

But the third son, whom she looked down upon and always treated as an outsider, had a smooth career, a harmonious marriage, and a son and a daughter, both of whom were well-educated.

She thought she was a real failure in her life.

She suddenly felt relieved. Given the current situation of the third room, she had the confidence to go down and see the old master.

She even had a vicious idea in her mind: it would be better to go there when Su Zhilan was conferred the title. Then people in the capital would say that the fifth daughter of the Su family could not bear the blessing and killed her grandmother.

But it was just a thought, she didn't want to go see the old man so soon.

Su Chengxun was not surprised by the old lady's reaction, but no matter what the old lady's reaction was, he didn't take it to heart.

For him, being filial is a matter of fulfilling his filial duty. The upbringing he received since childhood requires him to do so.

The second reason is to let my father rest in peace.

As for what the old lady did, he never took it to heart.

Over the years, the only person I feel sorry for is my first wife. She has suffered a lot of injustice in this matter.

When Su Chengye heard that Su Zhilan was conferred the title of county lady, he was delighted and asked a few questions about it.

The two brothers talked for a while, and then a servant came to report that someone from the palace had come to announce the imperial decree.

Su Chengxun left Songhe Hall and hurried to receive the imperial edict.

While the Su family was busy receiving the imperial edict, the prince quietly went to Chen Zheng's residence.

In the study, Chen Zheng welcomed the prince in and ordered his confidants to guard the door and not allow anyone to approach.

Chen Zheng could probably guess why the prince came, but he still said, "Your Highness, if you have anything to say, just tell me. Why did you come in person?"

A servant brought tea, and Chen Zheng brought it in personally and handed it to the prince.

The prince motioned Chen Zheng to sit down, and then said, "Teacher, what do you think of what happened today? As for my father, should I pretend that nothing happened, or find an excuse to excuse myself?"

In fact, the prince did not discuss the plot against Song Hongshen with Chen Zheng, and did not even reveal it to him.

But now he needed Chen Zheng's advice, so he didn't hide it. This sentence was an admission to Chen Zheng that he was the one who instigated this matter.

Chen Zheng remained calm on the surface, but he was extremely dissatisfied in his heart.

This is not the first time that the prince has done this. Every time he does something without discussing it with the prince beforehand and asks him to clean up the mess afterwards.

If the prince had informed him of this matter, he would not have approved of his plot against Song Hongshen.

Unless he could overthrow the Song family with one blow, making it impossible for them to recover, he would only be causing trouble for himself.

But saying this now is of no use.

Chen Zheng thought for a moment, then said, "Based on my understanding of Your Majesty, he must have some doubts in his heart."

"If Your Highness treats it as if nothing happened, His Majesty won't say anything right now, but it will still have an impact in the end."

"We still need to find a reason to smooth things over. Attitude is also very important. Your Highness, let me think about it..."

Chen Zheng lowered his eyebrows and didn't speak for a long time. His hands were on the armrests of the nanmu chair, and his fingers unconsciously tapped the edge of the armrests.

Before I could figure out how to cover up for the prince, there was a knock on the door.

Chen Zheng knew that if it wasn’t something important, no one would dare to disturb him at this time.

He apologized to the prince, then stood up and walked out.

Not long after, Chen Zheng came in again. After sitting down, he said, "There's news from the palace that Concubine Chen is pregnant."

The prince was startled, then frowned and cursed in his heart what bad luck.

Chen Zheng said, "This is like someone sending you a pillow when you are sleepy. Your Highness can use this opportunity to reach an agreement with His Majesty on the Song family's affairs."

The prince was puzzled as he and his father had difficulty reaching an agreement on the Song family's affairs.

Chen Zheng saw the prince's confusion, smiled faintly, then leaned towards the prince and spoke in a low voice.

When teaching Shen Zhixiu in the past, there were many things that Shen Zhixiu could understand without Chen Zheng’s explicit explanation.

But since he started teaching the prince, Chen Zheng often felt deeply powerless.

Many words have been broken down and said, but still have little effect.

So, talent is a gift from God, if you don’t have it, you don’t have it.

When Chen Zheng spoke, the prince looked hesitant, but still nodded after Chen Zheng finished speaking.

"I've remembered this. I'll be back in the palace soon."

Chen Zheng personally escorted the prince to the gate and said, "Your Highness, I have one more thing to say. In fact, Your Highness does not need to be anxious. His Majesty has no intention of changing the crown prince. Your Highness only needs to do his duty as the crown prince."

"Before Your Highness ascends the throne, His Majesty will definitely clear the obstacles for you."

"The emperor is now in his prime, and it is not a good thing for His Highness to be too ambitious. Before His Highness ascends the throne, you can actually show some weakness."

If the prince was cunning and could hide his emotions, Chen Zheng would not have said this. As the crown prince, it is not a bad thing to have ambition.

But the prince only has ambition but no ability or means. His ambition will become a death warrant, and those who follow him will also be implicated.

The prince casually agreed, "Teacher is right, I understand."

Chen Zheng saw clearly that the prince was just being perfunctory. He sighed inwardly and sent the man out.

After quietly leaving from Chenjiajiao Gate, the prince got on an inconspicuous carriage with green curtains.

The second prince, who was waiting in the carriage, leaned forward and asked, "Brother, what did Lord Chen say?"

The second prince was very smart. He did not get involved in the plot against Song Hongshen this time.

Even if Shen Zhixiu personally investigated the matter thoroughly, he could not find any fault with the Second Prince.

The Crown Prince told Chen Zheng what he meant, and he also wanted to hear what the Second Prince had to say.

The second prince heard this and said, "Master Chen is worthy of being the chief minister of the cabinet. This is a great idea."

In fact, the second prince felt extremely unbalanced. Why could a prince with such qualifications get support from someone like Lord Chen?

If his family background was better, and people like Chen Ge Lao and Shen Zhixiu supported him, he would even have the confidence that he could achieve as much as Taizu.

After hearing what the second prince said, the prince felt a lot more at ease.

The two discussed some more details and then parted ways in a deserted place on Suzaku Street.

The prince went straight back to the palace and knelt down at the door of the imperial study.

When he knelt down, Emperor Xuande was not in the imperial study, but went to see Concubine Chen.

When Emperor Xuande came back, he walked past the crown prince and entered the imperial study, acting as if he hadn't seen him.

As the bright yellow skirt passed by, the prince thought of what Chen Zheng said: If the emperor didn't call him or ask about it, it means he was really angry. Then it would be worth kneeling no matter how long he knelt.

While kneeling, he pondered over Chen Zheng's words over and over again.

An hour later, Hu Lu walked up to the prince and said respectfully, "Your Highness, His Majesty summons you in."