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Chapter 521 Parents’ orders and matchmaker’s words

Xiao Yuncheng tried hard to search for Lou Yulan's existence in his mind, frowned and said: "Mother, you don't really want to match your son with that Lou Yulan, do you? The family background of the Lou family is probably good enough for her to be a concubine for me, you..."

Concubine Jing glanced at him and interrupted, "Haven't you always wanted to know what Shen Jingyu is holding in her hand?"

"But what does it matter?"

Concubine Jing gave a brief explanation, and Xiao Yuncheng suddenly realized, "That's an idea. In that case, I don't have to treat Lou Yulan in a certain way. I just need to make Shen Jingyu feel that the Lou family will rise to prominence because of this."

Concubine Jing nodded: "Yes, that's what Changning County Lady meant. Shen Jingyu knows that she has no hope of becoming the Eighth Imperial Concubine, and she can't bear to see Lou Yulan living too well, so as long as..."

Before Concubine Jing finished her words, Dongxue received the letter from the young eunuch and whispered, "Your Majesty, the Princess of Changning County wants to see you."

When Concubine Jing heard that Shen Shuyi was coming, her eyes were filled with joy: "Please invite her in quickly."

Shen Shuyi wore a smoky pink skirt with a white cloak on the outside. Her simple bun had a pair of gold and ruby ​​hairpins on it. Although simple, she looked solemn and dignified.

"Greetings to the Queen, and to His Highness the Eighth Prince..."

Concubine Jing raised her hand and waved away the people in the palace, leaving only a few trusted confidants.

"Did the county lady see what happened today? Shen Jingyu's plan failed. I don't think she will compete with Lou Yulan for this position anymore."

Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "That's right. Now we can only hope that Shen Jingyu is eager for revenge and can't bear to see Lou Yulan get better."

Concubine Jing nodded, worriedly: "But I think this is not enough. After all, Lou Yulan's status is too low. No matter how much I and Yuncheng show goodwill, Shen Jingyu may not think that I will agree to Yuncheng taking her as a concubine."

If before, Shen Jingyu would be worried about Lou Yulan taking her place, but now, that position can be anyone, but it will never be her again.

In this case, will the previous plans still be useful?

Will Shen Jingyu lose her temper and spit out what’s in her hand?

Seeing Concubine Jing's worry, Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Shuyi came here this time just to tell you a good news."

"tell me the story?"

"Shuyi just received news that Prince Song expressed his feelings to Shen Jingyu and said that he was willing to marry her as his concubine."

When Shen Shuyi said this, Concubine Jing felt that there was something wrong with her ears: "What?"

Song Tingshan wants to marry Shen Jingyu?

Putting aside other things, just thinking about Shen Jingyu's face today made Concubine Jing feel sick. How could Song Tingshan say such words?

Xiao Yuncheng narrowed his eyes: "Could it be that Third Brother also noticed what was in Shen Jingyu's hand."

Meeting his gaze, Shen Shuyi said, "It is still unknown what the Third Prince is thinking, but Prince Song must have noticed something."

"Go on." Xiao Yuncheng also took it to heart.

"As the confidant of the Third Prince, Prince Song has recently suffered some setbacks and has been neglected by His Majesty and the Third Prince. If he wants to regain the respect of the princes, he must come up with something useful." Shen Shuyi said.

Xiao Yuncheng stood up and paced back and forth: "You are right, we must not let Shen Jingyu stand on their side."

Even if she couldn't give Shen Jingyu the position of Crown Princess, she couldn't let the five million taels of silver fall into Xiao Heyu's hands.

Concubine Rou's group is wealthy and already well-off. Five million taels of silver may not be a big deal to them, but it is very important to me.

Xiao Yuncheng looked at Shen Shuyi and said in a deep voice: "According to the county lady's opinion, what should we do now?"

Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "It's just a coincidence. I also got some news. Lou Yulan has admired Prince Song for a long time."

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Yuncheng and Concubine Jing frowned at the same time and began to think.

Those who may sit in this position are all smart people.

Not long after, Concubine Jing took the lead and said, "Does the county lady want to bring Song Tingshan and Lou Yulan together?"

Shen Shuyi said: "Your Majesty is smart, and I think so too."

Concubine Jing said nothing and fell into deep thought.

Shen Jingyu has no way out right now. Song Tingshan can be said to have given her the best way out. But if this way out is also taken away by Lou Yulan, the enemy who has harmed her to this point, I wonder what Shen Jingyu will think?

Concubine Jing said slowly: "But I don't have the power to grant marriages, so I can't grant marriages for Lou Yulan and Song Tingshan. In the final analysis, the initiative of this marriage is still in Song Tingshan's hands."

Shen Shuyi curled the corners of her lips and smiled, "Your Majesty is wrong. The power of this marriage lies in the hands of Duke Chengguo and his wife."

Since ancient times, men and women have to marry according to their parents' orders and matchmakers' words, and even Song Tingshan is no exception.

When he talked about marrying someone, it was all done without the interference of Duke Chengguo and his wife.

After all, with his shabby body, he couldn't marry any noble lady from an aristocratic family. Not only would he not bring any benefits to the Chengguo Mansion, but if he died early, it would easily create enmity among the family.

But if his marriage could bring benefits to Duke Cheng and his wife, they would naturally not let him do whatever he wanted.

Shen Shuyi picked up the hot tea and waited patiently for Concubine Jing to think about it.

The warm tea fragrance spreads out, making people feel warm from the inside out and indescribably comfortable.

After a while, Concubine Jing said slowly: "It has been a long time since I last met with the wife of Duke Chengguo. It is time to meet her."

Shen Shuyi didn't say anything else. It was easy to talk to smart people. He thought that it was not difficult to determine Song Tingshan's identity. As long as Duke Cheng and his wife nodded, it would be fine.

After all, Song Tingshan still has to stay in the court, and if he disobeys his parents' words, it will definitely hinder his career.

Shen Shuyi wanted to see what Song Tingshan would choose at that time.

If the family of Duke Chengguo intends to marry into the Lou family, although Madam Qin may not be willing, Lou Zhengtao and the old lady of the Lou family will definitely be willing.

By then, as long as the word gets out that the two families are planning to get married, Shen Jingyu's escape route will be blocked, and she will definitely be anxious.

Everything had been ruined by Lou Yulan. How could she watch her life become hopeless while she got what she wanted? Living happily ever after?

Of course not!

Since that was not possible, she could only choose to agree to Xiao Tingshan.

But the problem is that Xiao Tingshan's words don't count now, and Duke Chengguo and his wife will never agree to let Shen Jingyu, who is neither human nor ghost, marry into Duke Chengguo's mansion. After all, not to mention the distant consequences, it might affect Song Hua'an's marriage in the near future.

At that time, if Shen Jingyu wants to choose Xiao Tingshan again, she will have to ask Concubine Jing for help.

Thinking of this, Shen Shuyi looked at Xiao Yuncheng and said again: "Your Highness, Song Tingshan is a man with deep scheming. Now that he has been abandoned by the Third Prince, it is a good opportunity for Your Highness to recruit him for your own use."

Xiao Yuncheng narrowed his eyes and thought, Song Tingshan had indeed seriously injured him several times, it would be good if he could be used for his own purposes.

"The county lady's suggestion is good, but this matter involves many things. Your Highness needs to discuss it carefully with his staff."

Shen Shuyi's almond-shaped eyes were deep: "It should be like this."

The moment she left Jinghe Palace, Shen Shuyi looked up at the snow-covered eaves of the hall, her beautiful eyes filled with coldness.

Xiao Tingshan, I will make sure you get nothing.

Everything you care about and want will eventually pass you by.