The son-in-law is too shy

At noon, the Compassion Palace.

Every day, Empress Zhang Qingnian pays her respects to the concubines in the harem, and then goes to the Compassionate Palace where the Empress Dowager lives to pay her respects.

Today was no exception, after the briefing, Zhang Qingnian walked into the main hall after getting permission.

Cigarettes curl up in the hall, full of Zen incense.

The Empress Dowager eats fast and worships the Buddha every day. To please the Empress Dowager, Emperor Wen specially cast a golden Buddha for offering in the Buddhist hall behind the main hall.

Zhang Qingnian sat down in the main hall, took a sip of the tea offered by the maid.

At this moment, the empress dowager with full hair and plain clothes came out of the Buddhist hall with the support of the nanny. Seeing this, Zhang Qingnian hurriedly got up to greet the empress dowager.

"The concubine gave my mother my respect."

"Forget it." The queen mother sat on the first soft couch and said with a smile: "The queen is in a good mood today, but what's the good news?"

Zhang Qingnian smiled and said, "There's news from Xu'er that Shuang'er's matter is about to be settled!"

"Oh?" Hearing this, the queen mother also became interested, and asked, "What did Xu'er say? Which son is it?"

Zhang Qingnian smiled and said, "It's the second son of Xu Xiangguo."

"Xu Xiangguo's second son?" The queen mother was puzzled: "Why doesn't the Ai family remember this person's appearance?"

Zhang Qingnian said with a smile: "I heard Xu'er learned from Yu'er that Xu Xiangguo took a stricter look at the Second Young Master Xu because of his weak bones, and rarely allowed him to go out. In the past, he only had a lot of contact with Yu'er. Yesterday Xu'er also invited someone here, he has seen it, and although he is a little weaker, he is generally well-mannered and knowledgeable."

The queen mother frowned and said: "But it's not a problem to be weak, let alone the second son, Shuang'er is the emperor's eldest daughter after all."

But Zhang Qingnian disagreed and said: "Mother, you forgot that Shuang'er was married once after all. Hey, it's a pity that Zhao Qian's child has gone. Shuang'er was already heartbroken, and now someone she likes finally came. So what if he is not the second son? Although Shuang'er's status is noble, the emperor dare not let the elder son of the aristocratic family remarry Shuang'er. Those aristocratic families don't talk about it, and they feel uncomfortable in their hearts. Besides, the Xu family is also regarded as their own family, and the emperor knows everything. Don't worry too."

Hearing this, the Empress Dowager sighed deeply: "Forget it, it's also our fault for the decision we made at the beginning. You can watch this matter, Empress. As long as Shuang'er likes it, Ai's family does not object. Young people's affairs should be done by themselves. Good decision."

After getting permission, Zhang Qingnian smiled even better: "The minister first called Shuang'er into the palace, chatted with her, and then met with the second son of the Xu family. If both of them agree, I will ask the emperor to give me a gift." marriage."

"Well, let's go." The queen mother nodded.

As soon as Zhang Qingnian returned to Fengyi Palace, she ordered someone to go to Princess Ningyang's mansion to invite Li Qiushuang.

When Li Qiushuang received the news, she rushed to Fengyi Palace as soon as possible, and asked what was the matter after she was greeted.

"Why is the queen mother in such a hurry to ask her daughter to enter the palace?"

Li Qiushuang looked at Zhang Qingnian and asked.

Zhang Qingnian smiled and said: "It is of course important to ask you to enter the palace."

Li Qiushuang looked at Zhang Qingnian in confusion.

Looking at Zhang Qingnian, she couldn't help laughing and said, "Empress Mother knows about you and the Second Young Master Xu."

Li Qiushuang blinked, puzzled.

What's the matter between her and Xu Huaian?

Seeing this, Zhang Qingnian couldn't help covering her lips and giggling, "Still pretending to be stupid with your mother? Are you falling in love with that Second Young Master Xu?"

Hearing this, Li Qiushuang couldn't help having a headache, she understood what the empress meant, she didn't show it, she just pursed her lips and asked, "Is it Brother Dahuang, or Qilang?"

"Don't ask who said it, and whether there is such a thing?" Zhang Qingnian said.

Li Qiushuang was silent for a moment, but Zhang Qingnian was thinking like her little daughter and was entangled.

Li Qiushuang was really struggling, this happened every time she came back these years, and this year there was more Xu Huaian coming out than in previous years, Li Qiushuang knew that if this matter dragged on, Zhang Qingnian would not let her go again.

Li Qiushuang had a headache, if others were fine, then Xu Huai'an was a daughter after all.

By the way, my daughter's house!

Li Qiushuang made up her mind and made up her mind, she pursed her lips and said, "Daughter does have feelings for that second young master."

Zhang Qingnian was overjoyed when he heard it, and then he called out: "Come here, pass on the oral order from the palace, and go to Xu Xiangguo's mansion to invite Second Young Master Xu into the palace."

Li Qiushuang was stunned for a moment, and almost didn't realize it, she quickly stopped the palace lady who passed the decree: "Stop!"

Immediately, she looked at Zhang Qingnian with a headache: "Mother, what are you doing?"

Zhang Qingnian said: "Meet this Second Young Master Xu and ask him what he thinks, what are you in a hurry for?"

Li Qiushuang rubbed her temples and became more and more determined that she would never return to Beijing if nothing happened. She looked at Zhang Qingnian and said, "Don't ask anyone to go. You will never see her if you ask someone to go. I'd better go." .”

Zhang Qingnian looked at her, and suddenly said with a meaningful smile: "Okay, the queen mother is waiting here, you can go and don't worry."

Li Qiushuang: "..."

After leaving the gate of the palace, Li Qiushuang breathed a sigh of relief, but silently made a note to Li Chengxu in her heart.

Looking back at the majestic palace, he sighed heavily again.

"Young Palace Master." Seeing Li Qiushuang coming out, Jiang Xiuqing hastily greeted her.

Li Qiushuang pinched her brows and said, "Follow me to the Xu Mansion."

"To see Second Young Master Xu?" Jiang Xiuqing teased.

The veins on Li Qiushuang's forehead twitched: "Xiuqing, in the past, did I control you so loosely that you forgot the rules?"

Forget about her parents and brothers, why even this girl is messing around.

Jiang Xiuqing stuck out her tongue quickly and said, "No, I just don't say anything."

Li Qiushuang gave her a sidelong glance, took her beloved horse and turned up, and walked towards Xu's residence.

Seeing Jiang Xiuqing, she quickly mounted her horse and followed.

When they arrived at Xu's mansion, they handed in the greeting card, but Xu Yitang was not at home, but Li Qiushuang was greeted by Xu Huaiyuan.

"I don't know why His Highness came to the humble house in person?" Xu Huaiyuan looked at Li Qiushuang and asked.

"Is Second Young Master here?" Li Qiushuang said bluntly.

"The third brother is resting, I wonder why His Highness is looking for him?" Xu Huaiyuan asked.

"I have something to tell him, Xu Shilang doesn't have to worry." Li Qiushuang obviously had no patience.

"This... Forget it, Your Highness, please." Xu Huaiyuan cupped his hands and took Li Qiushuang to Xu Huai'an's courtyard in person.

When he reached the door, Xu Huaiyuan said, "That's it."

"Yeah." Li Qiushuang replied: "Xu Shilang can send it here, I can go in by myself, Xiuqing, look, no one is allowed to enter without my permission."

After saying that, without waiting for Xu Huaiyuan's reaction, he walked in by himself.

"Dian..." Xu Huaiyuan came to his senses and stretched out his hand to stop him, but Jiang Xiuqing blocked the door with his hand.

Jiang Xiuqing raised her eyebrows and said, "Master Xu, you have heard my young palace master's words, please don't make things difficult for me."

Xu Huaiyuan was very anxious and didn't know what to do. It was obvious that Li Qiushuang's complexion was not very good. If Xu Huai'an angered Li Qiushuang, I'm afraid that if Li Qiushuang moved his fingers, Xu Huai'an would lose his temper.

What's more, when Li Qiushuang came to see Xu Huaian in person, he was the one who let them in. If something went wrong, he might be the first person Xu Yitang would not let go.

Xu Huaiyuan in this room was very anxious, but Xu Huai'an in that room looked at the person who opened the door in surprise, she quickly got up and saluted.

"The grass people have seen His Highness."

"Get up." Looking at Xu Huai'an's pale face, Li Qiushuang suddenly wondered whether her decision was right or not.

"I don't know why Your Highness is looking for grass people?" Xu Huai'an looked at Li Qiushuang, since Li Qiushuang discovered her identity, she became more and more cautious towards Li Qiushuang.

"Ben Gong..." Li Qiushuang paused for a moment, and thought about his words: "Ben Gong has something to ask."

Xu Huai'an was slightly surprised: "I don't know what His Highness needs the help of the grass people? As long as the grass people can do it, they will definitely do their best."

Li Qiushuang looked at her, and finally told the whole thing.

Xu Huai'an opened his eyes wide in shock: "What does Your Highness mean?"

"I want you to act as a fake couple with me. I promise you two years, and I will help you escape after two years. There is no second son Xu in the world, only a girl named Xu, and the Xu family will never be implicated. You Besides me, I will never tell anyone my identity." Li Qiushuang said solemnly.

Xu Huai'an didn't speak, but from her frown, it can be seen that Xu Huai'an is also quite conflicted at the moment.

Li Qiushuang naturally knew how appalling this matter was, so she did not urge Xu Huaian.

Xu Huai'an frowned, deep in thought.

Due to her identity, she absolutely dare not marry other women, but it is impossible if she procrastinates. Sooner or later, people will be suspicious. Li Qiushuang's suggestion is actually good, but it is more dangerous. If the emperor knows her identity I'm afraid that the Xu family will be implicated because of this, but if according to what Li Qiushuang said, if she is freed after two years, then she can leave the Xu family and live the life she wants without worrying about her identity being discovered.

"How confident is Your Highness that he can help me leave the Xu family in two years?" Xu Huai'an asked Li Qiushuang, looking up.

"As long as you do what I say, I'm [-]% sure." Li Qiushuang said bluntly.

"And I can guarantee that you won't be discovered by anyone for two years." Li Qiushuang added.

Xu Huai'an pursed his lips: "I understand, please remember today's promise, Your Highness."

"That's natural. I can guarantee you with my life. If you don't believe me, I can make a written proof." Li Qiushuang said.

"Understood, I will go with His Highness." Xu Huaian got up.

The corners of Li Qiushuang's lips raised slightly: "Okay, let's go, don't tell Xu Xiangguo and Xu Shilang, everything will be arranged by the palace."

"Yes." Xu Huaian replied.

Xu Huaiyuan paced anxiously outside the courtyard, looking at Xu Huai'an's room from time to time.

Li Qiushuang went in for only a stick of incense, but Xu Huaiyuan felt as if a century had passed.

Finally, the door opened and the two came out one after the other. Xu Huaiyuan looked at Xu Huai'an and heaved a sigh of relief seeing that he was fine.

"Brother?" Seeing Xu Huaiyuan here, Xu Huai'an couldn't help being taken aback, and looked at Li Qiushuang.

Li Qiushuang signaled her not to worry, then stepped forward to Xu Huaiyuan and said, "Xu Shilang, I will take the second son away first, Qilang wants to see her."

When Xu Huaiyuan heard this, how could he stop it?I had no choice but to say: "It's easy to say, but the third brother is weak, please take care of him, Your Highness."

"En." Li Qiushuang responded, looked at Xu Huai'an and said, "Let's go."

Xu Huai'an had no choice but to nod to Xu Huaiyuan to signal that he didn't have to worry, and left with Jiang Xiuqing behind Li Qiushuang.