bookcurios Chapter 826 Princess Su proposes marriage?
Chapter 826 Princess Su proposes marriage?
Soon someone sent a message to Mu Qingxuan that the person Chu Yan met was the fourth young master of the Xie family, born to Madam Xie, and the legitimate son of the Xie family.
However, the Xie family has now fallen into decline, and of the entire Xie family, only Xie San has entered the imperial court as an official. The Xie family is no longer what it used to be.
However, looking at it from another angle, Xie San has come into everyone's view, and it seems that Xie San is not affected by the Xie family. On the contrary, he is more valued by the Emperor and the Crown Prince than before.
Mu Qingxuan couldn't understand how the young master of the Xie family had gotten together with Chu Yan.
"Find someone to keep an eye on this fourth young master of the Xie family, see who he usually associates with, and who is more suspicious."
"Yes, son."
Mu Qingxuan suppressed the news for the time being; he had not completely given up on Chu Yan.
Perhaps they are related?
Or was it really just an accident?
Mu Qingxuan barely slept that night. He simply couldn't understand why Chu Yan would take a liking to the fourth young master of the Xie family. Could it be that everything Chu Yan told him was just a lie? A mere charade?
Ever since Duanmu Qing recognized Mu Qingxuan as the young master she had met at the entrance of the pharmacy, she had been paying close attention to him.
"Your Highness, I have heard that Marquis Mu has formally submitted a memorial to the Emperor, requesting that his eldest son be made the heir apparent and that he inherit the title in the future."
Duanmu Qing smiled but remained silent.
Actually, this was bound to happen sooner or later.
Mu Qingxuan is the eldest son, and naturally, he will inherit the title. Also, I heard he's going to Yanzhou for training soon; I wonder when he'll leave and when he'll return?
At the time, the two of them only caught a fleeting glimpse of each other at the mansion. I'm afraid that young master Mu probably didn't remember her at all.
Duanmu Qing felt conflicted.
Should I tell my mother what's on my mind?
Mu Qingxuan's status is quite suitable for her. Although his title is not high, the Mu family has produced a Crown Princess.
Now that it's a Marquis's mansion, in a few more years, it will probably be promoted to Duke.
What Duanmu Qing valued even more was that on the day she saw him at the entrance of the pharmacy, a young master from an official family, his attitude towards the pharmacy owner was so gentle. Such a man would never have the roguishness and arrogance of a rich kid.
Being around this kind of person should be very comfortable and reassuring.
Duanmu Qing had a crush on Mu Qingxuan, and soon the Princess Consort of Su found out.
It turned out that one of Duanmu Qing's maids let slip that the princess's nanny had overheard it. She immediately took the maid to the princess's courtyard and questioned her, only then did she learn about the little princess's scheming.
Princess Su's impression of Mu Qingxuan was actually quite good.
Mu Chang'an's son, no matter what, comes from a scholarly family, a family of noble birth. Generally speaking, such a family would not raise some unruly and spoiled brats.
"Go, invite the princess over, I want to ask her carefully."
"Yes, princess."
At first, Duanmu Qing naturally dared not admit it, but after being coaxed by the princess, she unconsciously blushed and spoke her mind.
Princess Su looked at her daughter, who was now fourteen and had grown into a graceful young lady. A girl of this age was just a budding flower waiting to bloom.
Two days later, Princess Su took Duanmu Qing to the Eastern Palace to visit the Crown Princess.
"It's Aunt Wang! Please have a seat. Oh, Qing'er seems to have become even more beautiful since I last saw her."
Duanmu Qing blushed, and when she thought of the purpose of her visit today, she was too ashamed to look up.
"Aunt Fang, I heard that your East Palace has recently raised some little birds, which are quite amusing. Why don't you take Qing'er to see them?"
Aunt Fang naturally understood her meaning; she had something to discuss with the Crown Princess.
"Yes, Princess, this way please. These were all obtained by the Crown Prince from the Emperor. Some of them can even speak human language."
"Really? I've seen them before, but the one I saw could only say hello, and nothing else."
The sound of their conversation faded into the distance.
Princess Su smiled at Mu Xin Nuan, picked up her teacup, and took a sip. "Ah Nuan, I'll be bold enough to speak frankly with you today. If it doesn't suit your taste, please don't be angry with me."
"Of course not, Aunt Wang, please speak frankly."
"Sigh! As you probably know, I have three daughters in total. Two of them are already married and live far away from the capital. Only this Qing girl grew up by my side. To be honest, I really can't bear to let her leave me too. But there's nothing I can do. Daughters grow up and eventually have to get married."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't understand what she meant for a moment, so she could only agree, "Aunt Wang is so lucky. Your Qing'er is so sensible, polite, and thoughtful."
"Does the Crown Princess think so too?"
Princess Su was secretly delighted. If the Crown Princess was willing, this matter was already halfway to success.
"Of course, Qing'er is well-behaved and lovely, and she even knows how to find medicinal diet recipes for you, her mother. She is definitely a good girl."
"That would be great. I came here today specifically for Qing'er's sake, but I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you."
"Aunt Wang, are you suggesting I keep an eye out for the young noblemen in the capital?"
Princess Consort Su smiled somewhat awkwardly. "Speaking of which, a few days ago, my Qing'er went out and happened to meet a young gentleman. She was immediately smitten with him. Later, she met him again at our palace, and her impression of him only improved. So, I've come here today, hoping that Your Highness can do me a favor."
Mu Xin Nuan was truly confused. Did Duanmu Qing already have someone she liked?
"But I wonder, whose young master is he?"
Princess Su covered her lips with her handkerchief and chuckled softly, "It is the eldest son of the Mu family, who is also your younger brother, Crown Princess."
"Ah Xuan?"
"Oh, I heard that her name is Mu Qingxuan."
Mu Xin Nuan was taken aback. She truly hadn't expected that Mu Qing Xuan would be favored by Duanmu Qing, and judging from the Princess Consort's expression, she was clearly quite satisfied with him. It seemed she had come to the East Palace to ask for her opinion first?
“I see. That is indeed a joyous occasion. However, as Aunt Wang knows, I haven’t left the palace in a long time. Last time I went back, I only stayed for a short while before His Highness coaxed me back. So, I really don’t know if Ah Xuan is engaged. Well then, I’ll have someone invite Mother to the East Palace later to inquire in detail. Besides, Ah Xuan’s marriage must be discussed with his grandfather in the household; it can’t be rushed.”