bookcurios Chapter 186 Why don’t you think about me?
Chapter 186 Why don’t you think about me?
The emperor stood up straight, picked up the Tai Chi ball on the table with one hand and started spinning it, while with the other hand he tapped on the memorials intentionally or unintentionally. His casual posture made it impossible to tell what his attitude was.
As soon as his eyes fell, Eunuch Defu realized that he had to express his opinion.
He put his hand away, stood back respectfully, and said:
"Your Majesty, from what I heard and what has happened in the past two days, I feel that the chances of this being true or false are 50-50. Regardless of whether this person is real or fake, the attitude of the Marquis' Mansion is probably clear if he comes out at this time. They are not willing to help the man."
"Actually, this is understandable. After all, the Marquis' Mansion was once glorious, and he is still an official. It is rare for a widow to remarry in a high-ranking family. If there is an occasional one, it will definitely be handled in a low-key manner. But this time is different."
"Not only is the Second Madam's affair special, but it's also known to everyone. She's marrying a man that most women can't even dream of marrying. I'm afraid the Marquis's family won't feel comfortable with this."
“This matter is difficult to handle.”
"The Marquis' Mansion is not taking any action now. It must be waiting to see the attitudes of all parties, or to see the public opinion."
Otherwise, why wouldn't the Marquis' Mansion make a statement now that the person has returned and the news has spread outside?
After saying this, he secretly observed the emperor's reaction out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that the emperor seemed to be thinking about it, he nodded almost imperceptibly. Eunuch Defu also breathed a sigh of relief.
"They just want to eat meat without getting their hands dirty. This family is quite thief. Why don't you think he's moving?"
Knowing that the emperor was asking Beitang Yi this time, and catching the fleeting dark color in the emperor's eyes, Eunuch Defu bowed again:
"Your Majesty, we are only guessing about the situation in the Marquis' Mansion based on the rumors we heard. There are inevitably some false rumors or misinformation. Lord Beitang is actually an outsider and the situation is unknown. I'm afraid he can't and dare not move even if he wants to, right?"
The two exchanged glances for a moment, and Eunuch Defu lowered his voice and said:
"Your Majesty, I don't know how anxious he must be right now."
"According to what I have learned, the Lord had used many connections to find someone who was close to the Marquis' Mansion and had frequent contacts with him to pass on a message to the Marquis' Mansion, hoping that the old lady would take the second wife as her adopted daughter and that the two families would become close friends."
"I think the Master is quite fond of this Second Madam."
"It's just that, before we've even settled the matter, her husband shows up. The Second Madam is no longer a widow. Even if Master Beitang is willing, he can't just forcibly seize someone else's wife!"
"That's untenable, both morally and logically."
This time, the emperor nodded directly:
"Yeah, that makes sense. You're really patient! I also want to see who this delicate flower will end up with, and whether the second young master is real or fake."
The two Tai Chi balls in his hands spun quickly for two more rounds, and then, with a bang, the emperor suddenly raised his eyes again:
"Give them a push."
If the old love between the two couples rekindles or Beitang Yi compromises and gives up, then the Gu King in his body -
"Well, go to the storehouse to pick out some cloth, headgear, and medicinal materials, and go to the Marquis's residence with the imperial physician in person to comfort the Second Madam on my behalf, and by the way, ask the Marquis's residence about the rumors outside."
"Yes, old slave, go right away."
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After returning from Qingyun Mountain, the Crown Princess fell ill after learning that the person who saved Beitang Yi was a widow from a marquis's mansion and that the two of them had unexpected physical contact.
I'm so angry.
That day, just when she was feeling a little better, she received a notice from the prime minister's residence, saying that her mother was seriously ill and bedridden, so she hurried back home.
When she entered the room, she realized that her mother was suffering from a sore throat and had two blisters on her mouth, which had almost disappeared.
It was Yu Wei who was heartbroken when she heard that Beitang Yi might marry the widow from the Marquis's Mansion. She accidentally caught a cold and fell ill. Then she threw a tantrum and cried in front of her mother, wanting her family to help her marry her before Beitang Yi married the widow.
It's been going on for a few days.
In the side room of the Prime Minister's Mansion, a beautiful woman with a slender figure held Yu Hua with one hand, and with the other hand she held a handkerchief to press the corners of her slightly red eyes:
"Hua'er, Weiwei is your only biological sister. This is an important event in her life. You must help her."
"That's what your father meant too."
"Lord Beitang is no longer the same as he was before. He is a widow now. How can he marry someone of higher status? If she hadn't gotten lucky this time, she wouldn't even be qualified to be my concubine."
"Beitang Yi is too sentimental. He made decisions in an emergency. What does a little bit of physical intimacy mean in that situation? Who would dare to hold him accountable if he didn't express his opinion?"
"Ah, but if you think about it carefully, it's understandable. After all, that woman saved his life and even alarmed His Majesty in front of so many people. Even for the sake of face, he can't be too ungrateful. I heard that the woman was also seriously injured."
"Her ancestors are really blessed. A widow has risen to fame in such a short time. It's really a matter of fate."
"If I had known earlier, I would have let Weiwei go to Qingyun Mountain as well."
"From what your father said, Beitang Yi seems to want to marry her as his legal wife."
"Time waits for no one. If the widow really gets married, will you let your sister be your concubine?"
"Hey, she's not eating or drinking, and she looks so haggard. How can she bear this illness? Hua'er, you can't just stand by and watch."
"Weiwei is really ill this time. While—"
Just as he was about to tell her to take advantage of the turmoil in the Marquis' Mansion and find a way to marry Yu Wei to Beitang Mansion, the woman's hand was suddenly thrown away before she could finish her words:
"Weiwei, Weiwei, auntie, you started talking about her as soon as you walked in. Don't you realize that I'm sick too?"
She was already very upset about the incident at Qingyun Mountain, and she kept bringing it up, rubbing salt into her wounds. All the emotions that had accumulated over the years suddenly burst out at once.
She stood up suddenly and threw all the teapots and teacups on the ground:
"Have you ever thought about me for a day in all these years?"
"Do you know what you are talking about? The man you are talking about was once my beloved, but you forced me to give him up. Now you are forcing me to match him with Yu Wei?"
"Who do you think Beitang Yi is? What do you think I am?"
"It was me who gave up Beitang Yi back then. It was our Xiangfu who gave up on him. Why do you think he will listen to me now? Have you ever thought about me?"
"I am now the Crown Princess! I am married! How can I make a foreign minister listen to me and marry my sister?"
"Oh, just because I betrayed the little affection we once had?"
He was so angry that his face turned red and his neck became thick. The corners of his lips curled up again and again in mockery. With a flick of his hand, Yu Hua kicked the table to the ground and moved it a few times:
"Aunt, is this why you pretended to be sick and tricked me into coming back?"
"Can you use your pig brain to think about your daughters? Even if I can make him marry Yu Wei, can I make him fall in love with her and treat her well?"
"What did father promise you this time? To make you his wife, his second wife, or to stay with you forever?"