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

Wang Jinyao heard a noise coming from the door and thought that the maid had come in without permission.

He was about to throw the vase in his hand, yelling, "Who allowed you to come in? Get out!"

Just as she was about to sell the vase, she saw who was coming.

Her grip loosened and the vase fell to the ground. Wang Jinyao ran to the door, threw herself into Mrs. Wang's arms and started crying.

"Mother, my cousin can let those people enter the palace, why can't he let me enter the palace?"

"Is the bond we have had since childhood less than that of those strangers?"

Mrs. Wang looked down at the debris on the ground, worried that Wang Jinyao might have gotten hurt.

Seeing that she was just crying and not hurt, Mrs. Wang felt relieved.

She winked at the maids outside, signaling them to come in and clean the house.

She took her daughter by the hand, and the mother and daughter sat down on the small couch by the window.

"Don't cry, there are many good men in Beijing. I will definitely find a good husband for you."

Wang Jinyao slowly stopped crying after hearing this, then shook her head and said, "Mother, I will not marry anyone other than my cousin in this life."

"Among the good men in Beijing, who can compare to my cousin? He is the real dragon among men, and those grasshoppers can't compare to him."

Madam Wang sighed, "Do you think I don't want you to enter the East Palace? But the Crown Prince's mind is not something we can change. I knelt down to your aunt that day, but she didn't agree to it."

Wang Jinyao stopped crying. When she heard her mother mention her aunt, she said indignantly, "Why would my aunt side with us? When has she ever sided with the Wang family?"

She used to think that her aunt was sincere to her, but when it came to the incident between her and Su Zhilan last time, her aunt didn't speak on her side at all.

At that time, she knew that her aunt did not consider herself a member of the Wang family at all. She always put the Song family first and considered the interests of the Song family.

Mrs. Wang also had some opinions about this young sister-in-law, but she didn't want to talk to her daughter about it.

The Wang family still has to rely on the Song family, so even if she is dissatisfied, she cannot fall out with the Song family.

"Don't say that. Your aunt also has her difficulties." Mrs. Wang comforted her vaguely.

Wang Jinyao cried before because she felt wronged. Now she has finished crying and is much more clear-headed.

"Mother, I believe that everything depends on human efforts." Wang Jinyao suddenly said.

Madam Wang thought for a moment and said, "You've got to think it over. According to the rules, the East Palace has two concubines. Now the Emperor has issued an order that Miss Zheng and Miss Jiang will be concubines."

"Even if you can enter the Eastern Palace now, you can only be a concubine. Unless..."

Unless the Wang family can find a way to get rid of one of the concubines, it doesn't necessarily have to be that one, just prevent her from entering the palace.

She thought her daughter meant the same thing.

Unexpectedly, Wang Jinyao said in a cold voice: "Mother forgot that there is also the position of the principal wife."

"Since I have to move someone, I might as well take the position of Crown Princess in one step. By then, with the relationship between our family and the Song family, the position of Queen will be within my grasp."

Mrs. Wang pondered for a long time without saying anything, as if she was thinking about what Wang Jinyao said.

"Mother, you must help me. This is not only my opportunity, but also the Wang family's opportunity." Wang Jinyao grabbed Mrs. Wang's arm and said anxiously.

Mrs. Wang felt sorry for her daughter, so she patted her hands and said, "Don't worry, mother will help you."

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After successfully selecting his concubine, Song Hongshen began to get involved in more state affairs.

Emperor Xuande was willing to support her and was naturally willing to give up power.

In September, Emperor Xuande began to skip morning court sessions from time to time. On the days when he did not attend court, Song Hongshen presided over the meetings.

Officials who were unaware of the inside story simply thought that the emperor wanted to pave the way for the prince. Although they thought it was a bit early, when they thought about the talents of His Royal Highness the Prince, they felt it was quite normal.

Some officials knew what was going on in the palace and shook their heads privately, but did not dare to comment on it.

On September 18th, the west courtyard of the Shen family was filled with joy and excitement because today was the wedding day of Zhenzhu and Jiang Qi.

Jiang Qi bought a small house with two courtyards in the East Market, and Zhenzhu was married off from the Shen family, and they went there to get married.

Of the four maids surrounding Su Qingyu, Feicui has gone and Zhenzhu is about to get married.

The remaining Chuntao will get married at the end of the year, while Qiuyue is still looking for a husband.

Fortunately, the few second-class maids who had served in the house before are now able to take charge on their own.

Although Su Qingyu was reluctant, the girls had grown up and she couldn't delay them.

Early in the morning, the old lady of the Shen family, Madam Xiang, the second lady Yang, and the second young master's wife Xie Huanci all sent people to bring more dowry.

The master was willing to honor a well-known maid like Zhenzhu.

It also lets the people below see that the master is generous.

Su Qingyu also prepared a dowry for Zhenzhu, a set of head ornaments from Fanjinlou, two hundred taels of silver, a pair of jade ruyi, and eight sets of four-season clothes made by Huajin Pavilion.

This is her dowry to Zhenzhu. Shen Zhixiu will also give Jiang Qifeng some additional reward as a wedding gift.

When the auspicious time arrived, Zhenzhu changed into her wedding dress and went to the main courtyard to bid farewell to her wife.

Today, Su Qingyu was wearing a crimson purple long dress embroidered with forsythia flowers, looking dignified and elegant.

She sat in the main seat, watching Zhenzhu coming in, feeling extremely sad. Her two maids who came with her as a dowry, Feicui had passed away, and now Zhenzhu was also going to get married.

Zhenzhu knelt down in front of Su Qingyu and said, "I bid you farewell, Madam. I hope you take care of yourself."

Zhenzhu had a bright red veil covering her head. Su Qingyu couldn't see her expression, but she could hear her choked voice.

"Zhenzhu, Jiang Qi is a man who lives a decent life. I feel at ease if you marry him."

"Live a good life in the future. Come to the mansion when you have nothing to do. If you have any difficulties, remember to tell me."

At the end, Su Qingyu's eyes also turned red.

Afterwards, the bridesmaid looked at the time and said, "The auspicious time has arrived. It's time to get married."

Only a few servants on duty were left in the west courtyard. The rest went to Jiang Qixin's house to attend the wedding banquet.

Shen Zhixiu has always been kind to his subordinates. Even though he was busy with government affairs, he still found time to go to the East Market.

Jiang Qi was so moved that he almost cried. He never expected that the Third Master would come.

Shen Zhixiu did not stay for long. After the two of them bowed in the hall, he returned to the study in the west courtyard of the Shen family.

Su Qingyu felt empty inside when Zhenzhu got married.

So as soon as Shen Zhixiu came back, she went to the study, intending to ask whether the wedding ceremony was going smoothly.

But when I entered the room, I saw Shen Zhixiu frowning, and I didn't know what he was thinking.

Su Qingyu guessed that it was probably because of what happened in the court.

So he sat down opposite him and asked, "What happened to Third Master?"

Seeing her come in, Shen Zhixiu really wanted to find someone to talk to, so he said, "The emperor hasn't attended court for three days in a row."

Su Qingyu was puzzled, "Isn't the emperor not attending court to support His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

"I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been in charge of state affairs these days. Logically speaking, isn't this a good thing?"

The more stable Song Hongshen's position as Crown Prince is, the better it will be for the Shen family.

Shen Zhixiu shook his head and said, "You know these are just appearances. The emperor is not attending court for the sake of the prince."