mesbooks Chapter 597: Granting a Marriage to a Daughter
Chapter 597: Granting a Marriage to a Daughter
But who sent this letter to her and what was its purpose?
Shen Jingyu was now in a state of confusion and couldn't calm down and think at all.
She only knew that she was going to marry Song Tingshan!
She has no way out anyway, and this is the only choice left. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, she will fight for it!
After realizing this, Shen Jingyu immediately planned to meet Concubine Jing.
An hour later, inside the palace.
Concubine Jing and Xiao Yuncheng were listening to the report from their spy.
"So, not only is Princess Changning not dead? But Concubine Rou also failed to get the account book back?" Concubine Jing was obviously surprised.
Before this, she had actually sent quite a few people to meet him, but it was not Shen Shuyi who met him.
She originally wanted to wait for Shen Shuyi and the Lu family to fight to the death and both sides would suffer losses before sending someone to take the account book away.
But I didn’t expect that the Princess of Changning County was so lucky!
"I remember that the Blood Shadow Powder that Gui Ning gave her should have taken effect today? How is she now?" Concubine Jing asked again.
The spy immediately responded: "Not long ago, Princess Changning returned home, and everything seemed normal, nothing was wrong."
Concubine Jing let out a sigh and said nothing more.
Xiao Yuncheng said, "Why didn't I think the Princess of Changning was so powerful before? Now... even Concubine Rou can't get any benefits from her."
Concubine Jing sneered, "She came back from the Jade Buddha Temple with nothing, so you naturally couldn't see how powerful she was. But now look at how many things in the capital were caused by her. Don't you see her methods now?"
"Mother, what should we do now?" Xiao Yuncheng asked.
"According to the original plan, we will wait for Shen Jingyu to fall into the trap and come to us." Concubine Jing said in a deep voice.
Right now, she, like Shen Shuyi, hopes that Concubine Rou will fall.
Now that Shen Jingyu is alive, as long as she still wants to leave herself a way out, she can only do as Shen Shuyi said and marry the Prince of Chengguo.
After all, according to her original status, marrying the son of Duke Chengguo was considered a high marriage. What's more, with her current appearance that is neither human nor ghost, it is considered decent for her to marry Song Tingshan.
"I have been sending people to keep an eye on the Qin Mansion and Song Tingshan. Lou Yulan seems to be quite interested in this sickly prince. Now the Lou and Song families are looking for a matchmaker and are preparing for the engagement..."
"Wait a little longer, Shen Jingyu should be here soon." Concubine Jing picked up the teacup, waved away her eyeliner, and was in a good mood.
Lu Qing has been domineering for so many years, it’s time for his good days to come to an end!
Speak of the devil, Shen Jingyu found the Eighth Prince's mansion and spent a lot of money before asking someone to pass a message to Xiao Yuncheng.
"Your Highness, Shen Jingyu asked someone to see you, and she is waiting outside the palace gate right now."
"She?" Xiao Yuncheng paused.
Concubine Jing's face lit up with joy: "Quick, send someone to pick her up!"
Xiao Yuncheng turned to look at Concubine Jing: "Mother, is she here..."
Concubine Jing raised her lips and said, "She must have lost her patience. She is very ambitious and now her hope of marrying up to a powerful man has been shattered. If she delays any further, she won't even be able to get the position of the Crown Prince's Concubine of the Duke of Chengguo."
"Besides, the people in the capital are in a state of panic and undercurrents are surging recently. People like her will not fail to notice the situation in the capital. If Concubine Rou and the Lu family fall, the bargaining chips in her hands will be worthless. Therefore, it is best for her to surrender now!"
"Mother is wise! It seems that the Princess of Changning County is a rare ally! My son..."
Before Xiao Yuncheng finished speaking, he was interrupted by Concubine Jing: "Don't always think of using your marriage as a bargaining chip. You have already involved one daughter of the Shen family, and now you want to involve another daughter of the Shen family. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if you tell others about it?"
Xiao Yuncheng remained silent.
Concubine Jing said again: "Besides, the Princess Changning is quite scheming. Although I think she is good, such a person will easily make enemies unless she is willing. Moreover, if you bring such a powerful woman to the backyard, aren't you afraid that there will be constant disturbances in the backyard?"
Xiao Yuncheng nodded: "Mother, you are right. Mother, you are thoughtful."
"So, it's better to maintain our current relationship with her. If we can join forces to overthrow Concubine Rou and Xiao Heyu, it will be considered a bit of friendship..."
The mother and son were talking to each other, and as they were chatting, a palace maid came in and whispered, "Madam, Shen Jingyu has arrived at the outer courtyard."
"Bring it in."
Soon, the mother and son saw a bald girl in a black cloak and a black veil walking into Jinghe Palace with her head lowered.
"Give me a seat."
Concubine Jing looked normal, but Xiao Yuncheng couldn't remain calm when he saw Shen Jingyu's horrible look.
After all, he used to be quite close to this woman, but now she was neither human nor ghost, even worse than the nuns in the temple. When Xiao Yuncheng thought of their past closeness, he just felt disgusted.
"Your Majesty, I know that I have a shallow fate with the Eighth Prince and we will never have the chance to create a beautiful story, so I dare not have any more delusions. But I still hope that His Highness will have a bright future. After all, His Highness has always treated me with deep affection and loyalty." Shen Jingyu spoke slowly.
Concubine Jing said sadly: "I have always known that you are a good child, and I really didn't expect that such a thing would happen to you. Alas, I also hope that you will be well, but now..."
"Your Majesty, I will never dare to have any more fantasies about Your Highness. I just want to ask Your Majesty to grant me a marriage because of our past relationship." Shen Jingyu looked sincere, but unfortunately, her face was covered with a black veil, and others could not see clearly.
Shen Jingyu knew very well that Lou Yulan was currently discussing marriage with Song Tingshan, and the one who could persuade the Duke Cheng's Mansion was precisely the Concubine Jing in front of her.
"Oh? Is the other party interested in you? Tell me, which family is it?" Concubine Jing acted interested.
"The person I like is Song Tingshan, the prince of Duke Chengguo's Mansion." Shen Jingyu stood up and knelt on the ground, as if asking Concubine Jing to make the decision.
Concubine Jing acted surprised: "Prince Song?"
"Yes."
Xiao Yuncheng frowned and said, "You get up first. It's understandable that your mother is arranging a marriage for you. It can be regarded as a continuation of our past friendship. However, this matter must be based on the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words, and it must also be based on mutual affection. Otherwise, it will be difficult to achieve a good marriage, and it will easily lead to resentment."
"I understand what Your Highness said. Prince Song did indeed agree to marry me as his principal wife." Shen Jingyu patiently negotiated with Concubine Jing.
"Oh? But as far as I know, Song Tingshan and the girl from the Lou family are quite suitable. I just heard the wife of Duke Cheng mention it a few days ago..."
"If Your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can send someone to ask the Prince." Shen Jingyu insisted.
Concubine Jing frowned, as if she was thinking about something. After a while, she said, "I can mediate this matter for you. Ask the wife of Duke Chengguo and Song Tingshan what they think. But this matter is something that will offend people. After all, as the saying goes, it is better to destroy ten temples than to ruin a marriage."
"And what can you give me?"
Concubine Jing stared at Shen Jingyu with burning eyes. Shen Jingyu said respectfully, "Please ask your Majesty to dismiss the attendants."