Zhi Xuan

"Your Majesty wants to see me?"

Mrs. Yang couldn't help being surprised when she heard the waiter's report.

"Return to Madam, Your Majesty has also summoned two female gentlemen." After the servant replied, he retreated outside the door, waiting for Mrs. Yang and the two female gentlemen.

"Mother, what's going on?" Yuan Ying felt uneasy.

Ever since Zhixuan ascended the throne, government affairs and military affairs have been suppressed together, and he has to deal with various miscellaneous matters.Apart from entertaining travelers from all over the world, he never took the initiative to summon his concubine brothers and sisters, let alone the concubines left by Marquis Xiyuan.

Previously, the concubine sons were sealed at the invitation, and they only entered the front hall for a short time. They were full of fights and calculations, and it took less than half an hour.As for the son of the concubine who founded the mansion, it was all arranged by the clan, and there was no worry that they would take the opportunity to make trouble.

One by one, the concubines and the families behind them all know that the new monarch is open-minded and has excellent means.With the lessons learned by Mr. Kang, no one dares to take the risk of disobedience, let alone stir up trouble in the Western Capital City.

Young master Ming is young and has no fiefdom yet.If you want to open the mansion, you need Mrs. Yang to ask for it on your behalf.The memorial has been written, and Yang Hao has also received the news, and it will be presented to Zhixuan when the envoys of various countries and Prince Huai are sent away.

Before that, Mrs. Yang stayed quietly in the residence, and even told her two daughters not to go out if they had nothing to do.Don't pay attention to the private actions of female sons and daughters.

"Your marriage must be nodded by the emperor, and I can't make all the decisions."

Receiving their mother's advice, Yuan Tao and Yuan Ying started to stay behind closed doors, not to mention encountering Wang Zihuai by chance, even Yang Qi.

Unexpectedly, Zhixuan wanted to see them suddenly, without any warning, and the attendant did not disclose the reason, the two sisters were very disturbed.Yuan Tao was fine, but Yuan Ying inevitably showed some signs.

"No need to think too much, your majesty's summons cannot be delayed, and go with me quickly."

Mrs. Yang looked at her two daughters and confirmed that there was nothing inappropriate. She ordered her loyal servant to take good care of Young Master Ming, then stood up and took the two daughters to see Zhixuan.

At that time, Wang Zihuai had already bid farewell and left, and Zhixuan was the only one in the hall.

As dusk approached, the indoor light was dim, and the maidservants filed in, holding bronze lamps in their hands, and placed them by the wall and in the corner of the room in turn.

A bronze lamp half a person's height was sent to the table, and the maid lit the candle, and the light was bright.The divine bird carved on the lamp post is about to fly, its eyes are hollowed out, and the fire light jumps in it, which looks vivid and lifelike.

The bronze lamp adopts a special process and has a unique circulation pipe inside, which will not produce smoke while illuminating, even if there is, it is minimal and will not be pungent at all.

The maids lit the bronze lamps and exited the hall one after another.

The whole process was silent, not even the rubbing of clothes was heard.

After the maid retreated, Zhi Xuan sat behind the table, picked up a roll of bamboo slips, read for a long time, but didn't read a single word.Wang Zihuai's words lingered in his mind all the time, making him unable to calm down.

At this moment, a servant reported from outside the hall, Mrs. Yang and the two female princes came to see me.

Zhi Xuan immediately put down the bamboo slips and sat upright behind the case.

"Call."

The servants stood on both sides of the gate of the hall, and invited Mrs. Yang and Yuan Taoyuan Ying to enter.

Mrs. Yang took the lead, and Yuan Tao and Yuan Ying followed behind her.The three mother and daughter entered the hall and saw the familiar layout, Yuan Momohara Ying stopped, and Mrs. Yang was in a trance for a moment.

In the previous fire, the entire Monarch's Mansion was burned.Today's halls and pavilions are rebuilt on the ruins, and the arrangement and layout still retain their original appearance. The interior of the front hall and apse are the same as before the fire.

When Mrs. Yang entered the hall, she saw Zhi Xuan behind the case, which coincided with the figure in her memory, her eyes paused for a moment, then she quickly calmed down, and brought her two daughters to salute.

She is Yuan Cheng's concubine, even if she is called concubine by Zhi Xuan, her status is still very different.

Zhi Xuan didn't accept the full ceremony, so he raised his hand to ask Mrs. Yang to excuse him.

Mrs. Yang made a half salute and sat down.Yuan Taoyuanying behaved well, completed the ceremony meticulously, and then sat behind Mrs. Yang.

The mother and daughter sat down, and soon a maid brought hot soup and refreshments.

Compared with when they were in Gongzi Mansion, the dim sum placed in front of Yuan Tao and Yuan Ying is more delicate. They are placed in wooden trays with grids and made into different shapes. The taste is sweet or salty, and the taste is soft or crispy. It's only bite-sized, and the sisters like it very much.

Mrs. Yang couldn't help being happy to see it, and ate two more yuan.

After the three had eaten their dim sum, Yuan Tao and Yuan Ying were no longer as nervous as when they first entered the palace, Zhi Xuan then opened his mouth to reveal the purpose of summoning the three of them.

"Wang Zihuai intends to marry Yuan's daughter, Mrs. Xu Yifang."

As soon as this remark came out, Yuan Tao paused, and the hand holding the soup bowl stopped in the middle.Yuan Ying subconsciously looked at Yuan Tao, her eyes full of worry.

Mrs. Yang's expression remained unchanged, she pondered for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty and the Prince prefer peaches?"

Zhi Xuan shook his head, and said: "Wang Zihuai only said that the daughter of the Yuan family has not been confirmed. I asked my wife to come here, because I want to ask my sister about her intentions in person."

Mrs. Sheep was surprised, her expression loosened.

Logically, Wang Zihuai's status is noble, his wife is not mentioned, and the position of side wife is also contested by the big clans.Don't look at the fact that the clan in Zhongdu can't understand him in various ways, and they often go to the King of Kings to complain. If he can really send a daughter to him, no one will refuse.

As a concubine, Yuan Tao couldn't possibly become Wang Zihuai's wife. To be married as a side wife is already an excellent marriage.In addition, Zhixuan has Wang Houen, Wang Zihuai is willing to make friends with him, and Yuan Tao will marry him, at least he doesn't have to worry about her husband being cold.

Hearing that Zhixuan mentioned Wang Zihuai's marriage proposal, Mrs. Yang was ready to agree, but she didn't want Zhixuan to say such words.It seems that if Yuan Tao doesn't want to marry, he will choose someone else or even refuse directly?

Madam Yang looked at Zhixuan, convinced that he was not talking about it, but really thinking so, she couldn't help but think back to her time, with mixed feelings in her heart.

She and Yang Hao are direct siblings, and they have had a good relationship since childhood.But when the family decided to send her to the monarch's mansion, Yang Hao never fought for her, let alone asked her if she was willing. Every word was to ask her to try her best to win the favor of the monarch and fight for the interests of the family.

During these years by Yuan Cheng's side, she seemed to be planning a strategy, every step of the way. After Mrs. Mi fell out of favor, she was even more beautiful. Who could see her trembling, as if facing an abyss, as if walking on thin ice.

Yuan Tao was born to her. At this moment, she envies her daughter.

It's a pity that time cannot be turned back, Yang Hao's life has long been doomed.She can't have such affection.

Yuan Tao doesn't think as deeply as Mrs. Yang, but she can also feel Zhi Xuan's sincerity.She lowered her head, the circles of her eyes turned red, and for the first time in her life, she did not ask her mother, and said according to her own will: "Your Majesty, Tao is willing to marry."

Seeing that Yuan Tao was about to cry, Zhi Xuan had a misunderstanding and hurriedly said: "If you don't want to, you can tell me, I won't force you, no one can force you."

"Brother, I am willing." Yuan Tao raised his head, tears welling up his eyelashes, like pear blossoms followed by rain.

Zhi Xuan couldn't help frowning, and said he was willing to cry like this?

"I'm really not forcing you. I didn't intend to agree to it at first. My younger sister is supposed to be married as the main wife. How can she be humble to others!"

Mrs. Yang felt even more heartbroken.

Well, she is destined not to have such a brother.

The original peach breaks tears into a smile, and the pink-faced peach gills are like dewdrops on the petals.Although she is a bit young, she can already get a glimpse of her unparalleled beauty in the future.

"Your Majesty loves Tao, but as a daughter of the Yuan clan, she is blessed and raised by her family, and she is favored by her Majesty, so she should shoulder her responsibilities. How can she be afraid and shrink back?" There was a loud voice, "Brother supports the country on his shoulders, and Tao was born in the Yuan family. How can he only benefit from it and not share it at all. Wang Zihuai has a noble status, and if he can marry him, no one else can ask for it. Why is Tao unwilling?"

Zhi Xuan looked at Yuan Tao with complicated emotions.Turning his gaze to Mrs. Yang, he said, "What do you think, Madam?"

"Your Majesty cares about family affection, which is really a blessing for my daughter. It is really an excellent marriage for Tao to marry Wang Zihuai. Please allow me, Your Majesty."

After all, Zhi Xuan's thinking is different from that of the people in the world.

In his opinion, marriage with Wang Zihuai is beneficial, but it is not worth sacrificing Yuan Tao's happiness.

Even with the support of him and Xi Yuanguo, and the support of Mrs. Zheng above, Yuan Tao's life may not be as smooth as he wants.In addition, the distance between Zhongdu City and Xidu City is very far, Yuan Tao can't talk to others when she is wronged, and she can't immediately ask her natal family to support her.

The more I think about it, the more worried I feel, Zhixuan's mood now resembles that of an old father who wants to marry his daughter far away.

Mrs. Yang and Yuan Tao don't think so.

In the eyes of the mother and daughter, Wang Zihuai is an excellent choice.

As Yuan Tao, if she stays in the country, she must marry the clan as the wife.However, big clans like the Su clan and the Fan clan couldn't allow a concubine's daughter to be the main wife of the eldest son, even if it was a daughter-in-law.If Yuan Tao wants to marry, he can only marry other legitimate sons, or choose a middle clan.

In comparison, it is better to marry Wang Zihuai.

Seeing that Zhixuan's brows were tightly furrowed, Mrs. Yang spoke directly, analyzing the pros and cons of it clearly.

"Your Majesty, this marriage is very good for Tao," Mrs. Yang said.

Since Zhixuan ascended the throne, his relationship with the clan has been relatively harmonious.But this kind of harmony can only be temporary. When he starts to take back the military power and control the government, he will inevitably have conflicts with the clan.

Mrs. Yang didn't know Zhixuan's plan, but she came from a big clan and had been married to Marquis Xiyuan for nearly 20 years. Seeing the struggle for power and profit in many courts, she could fully foresee how difficult Zhixuan's road ahead would be.

Marriage with Gongzi Hao is a kind of stability, and it cannot support everything.

If Yuan Tao marries Wang Zihuai, it guarantees that Zhi Xuan and Zhong have a long-term relationship.If Wang Zihuai does not participate in the court, neither the king nor the prince will guard against him, but will treat him preferentially, which is more beneficial to Zhixuan.

Things in the business world are changing rapidly, and the relationship between in-laws cannot be cut off without reason.

As long as Yuan Tao is favored and lucky enough to give birth to a son and a half daughter, she can help Zhi Xuan.Similarly, Zhixuan's position is stable and he holds great power, so he will also become Yuan Tao's most powerful support.

"Your Majesty, this is a clan marriage." Mrs. Yang said.

It's not that there is no family affection, nor is it purely used, but the family's interests are always paramount.As long as you grow up in the family and own the clan, no one can be an exception.

"Your Majesty's marriage with Gongzi Hao is also a matter of weighing the pros and cons, isn't it?"

In the past, Mrs. Yang would not be so straightforward.It was Zhi Xuan's performance that moved her.Because of his family affection, Mrs. Yang will not deliberately keep it.

Zhi Xuan looked at Mrs. Yang, and found that she was calmer than he thought, and also more sharp.When he and Zhao Hao got married back then, there were indeed various considerations, but now... now, cough!

Zhi Xuan turned his head slightly, avoiding Mrs. Yang's eyes for a short while, his ears felt a little hot.

Both mother and daughter did not object, but were very optimistic about this marriage, and turned to persuade Zhi Xuan.

Zhi Xuan dismissed the idea of ​​refusing, and told the two that the matter would not be settled immediately, he would announce it at the court meeting, listen to Doctor Qing's opinion, and then give Wang Zihuai a reply.

"According to the will of the king."

After the matter was settled, Mrs. Yang took her two daughters to salute and exited the hall together.

The gate of the palace closed behind the three of them. After walking a certain distance, Mrs. Yang suddenly stopped and stood under the eaves looking back, arousing the curiosity of the two daughters.

"Mother?"

Mrs. Yang didn't speak, when the night wind blew up, puffing up her wide sleeves and brushing her black hair.A few strands of hair brushed her cheeks, were gently brushed aside by her, and pressed behind her ears.

"Tao, you are more blessed than me, cherish this blessing, you will live better than me."

Thinking carefully about the meaning of the words, Yuan Tao's heart was shocked, and he immediately accepted the promise with a solemn expression.