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Chapter 207 Wei Cui's Worries

"Wei Cui requests Your Majesty to arrange a marriage between Wei Jiao and you..."

Although she was in the palace, Yang Luo had only just received the news.

Mo Zheng stayed with Princess Wu Yang, while Yang Luo comforted the Prince of Linhai. It wasn't until the afternoon that they had some free time to learn the news.

"His Majesty said that this is Wei Cui's absurd talk, and we should ignore it and not let Miss Yang know about it."

The eunuch who came to report said respectfully.

But for Yang Luo and Mo Zheng, this was more than just absurd talk.

Yang Luo looked nervous.

"What does it mean?"

Mo Zheng wasn't nervous at all, and even smiled as she corrected, "It's to arrange a marriage between Wei Jiao and Miss Yang."

Yang Luo couldn't laugh. She asked in a low voice, "Does he know that Miss Yang is a princess, or does he know that Miss Yang is you?"

He clenched his hands and paced back and forth as he spoke.

"We suspected Wei Cui was the one chasing you, and Uncle Hong and the others investigated. Could we have alerted him and he discovered us?"

Mo Zheng smiled and asked her to sit down: "Don't be nervous, don't lose your composure."

Yang Luo took a few deep breaths, sat down, and nodded at Mo Zheng.

"What did Wei Cui's men say to His Majesty?" Mo Zheng asked.

"Wei Cui's men said they heard that Wei Jiao saved Miss Yang at the palace banquet last time," Yang Luo relayed. "They were both relieved and worried."

Mo Zheng asked with a smile, "I understand being pleased that your son can save people, so you're a father who's very proud. What are you worried about?"

Yang Luo looked at her with a complicated expression: "I'm worried about his son's reputation being damaged."

Mo Zheng laughed heartily.

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"That day, Miss Yang fell into the water, and Wei Jiao rescued her. The two were disheveled and their skin was touching, which was seen by many people."

"At the time, some people even shouted that it was indecent."

"Therefore, Wei Cui was very worried about his son, fearing that no woman would be willing to marry him in the future."

At this point, Marquis Yichun laughed heartily, looking at Zhu Yunxiao standing in front of him.

Having learned the news from the Earl of Yongwu, Zhu Yunxiao did not wait for the Marquis of Yichun to send someone to find him; he took the initiative to visit him and waited until the Marquis of Yichun returned home.

"This scene, this outcome, was originally prepared for you by me, but I never expected that old bastard Wei Cui to get the benefit."

Zhu Yunxiao couldn't laugh.

"He must have heard the news and knows that Miss Yang is His Majesty's own daughter," he said, a hint of disgust in his eyes. "That old man is dreaming."

What is Wei Jiao, that infamous madman, anyway!
Marquis Yichun smiled and said, “It may not be a dream. The world has finally been at peace, and His Majesty is unwilling to wage war again. He is focused on winning over Wei Cui. Since Wei Cui is unwilling to accept His Majesty’s title of king or marquis, it would be good to form a marriage alliance with him. The emperor hesitated and found it difficult to choose among the previous three princesses, fearing that he would lose face. Now, isn’t this Miss Yang just right? She is a princess, but she does not have the status of a princess. This satisfies Wei Cui’s request without losing face.”

He laughed again as he spoke.

"When I first heard it, I thought it was a good suggestion. However, Wei Cui's people came at an inopportune time. The emperor was in a bad mood, and the imperial concubine had just died in the palace. How could the emperor discuss marriage? He scolded Wei Cui's people and drove them away."

Zhu Yunxiao looked at Marquis Yichun: "This is only suitable for His Majesty, what does it have to do with you, Marquis?"

He said "oh" at this point.

"It may not necessarily be unrelated to the Marquis. In the future, when Wei Cui helps Miss Yang to reclaim her status as the first wife for her mother, the Marquis and the Empress will have to serve tea to the Duke of Ding'an."

Chai Yuan had been listening quietly to the warning from Marquis Yichun to stay home and speak less recently, but upon hearing this, he could no longer hold back.

"You good-for-nothing Zhu Yunxiao—" he stood up and shouted.

Marquis Yichun glared at him: "Sit down."

Chai Yuan could only swallow back the words he was about to say and sat down angrily.

“Your Highness, there’s no need to put me down like that,” said Marquis Yichun. “Of course I know that you and your son are much more obedient than the Wei and Cui fathers and sons.”

Zhu Yunxiao was completely unconcerned about these humiliating words.

"I will recommend you to His Majesty," Marquis Yichun continued, then smiled faintly, "But what about your fiancée?"

Zhu Yunxiao bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord Marquis. I will handle it as soon as possible."

After saying that, he took his leave and departed.

Watching Zhu Yunxiao leave, Chai Yuan spat, "That heartless bastard."

“I don’t want his heart or lungs, I don’t care what kind of heart or lungs they are,” said Marquis Yichun, then smiled. “Zhu Yunxiao is too hasty. In fact, His Majesty will not allow this Miss Yang to marry Wei Jiao.”

He looked down at the table.

For the sake of a woman who had already died, the emperor actually killed Consort Li. After all, Consort Li's father had genuinely helped him, and Consort Li had even borne him two children...

Now that the throne is secure, what was once lost has become an obsession in the emperor's heart. Well, it's for the best; the emperor's obsession has driven him mad, and eliminating Lady Li will only benefit the Chai family, causing them no harm.

“You don’t need to worry about these things.” Marquis Yichun looked at Chai Yuan. “The most important thing right now is for you to take people and thoroughly investigate the private school supported by the Li family, as well as those scholars, their deeds and words, and their enemies and relatives. Investigate everything carefully.”

After saying that, he gave further instructions.

"We must be careful and not give them the opportunity to spread rumors, cause trouble, and mislead the people. We cannot let them ruin this country."

This empire also belongs to the Chai family.

Chai Yuan stood up: "Father, don't worry."

He clenched his fist so tightly it cracked.

Even without evidence, he would fabricate evidence to destroy Li Xuan!

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The news that Wei Cui had sent someone to ask the emperor to arrange a marriage did not cause much of a stir.

His Majesty lost his temper and yelled at Wei Cui's men, but everyone just laughed it off and ignored it.

Right now, there's the funeral to be held for the Imperial Concubine, a case to be investigated in Baima Town, and a border military operation to be conducted. The inner palace and the imperial court are both extremely busy.

Because of the death of the imperial concubine, the princesses' schooling was temporarily suspended.

Of course, Princess Heisei would not come to keep vigil for the Imperial Concubine; she would just offer incense and leave.

Where is Yang Luo?

Princess Wuyang was so frightened that she didn't come to keep vigil early. She slept until late morning before coming over. When she entered, she glanced around and saw a huge crowd of people, including Prince Linhai, members of the Li family, palace maids and eunuchs, concubines from the harem, and people from the Duke of Ding'an's mansion, but she didn't see the person she wanted to see.

"His Majesty summoned Miss Yang back to the Imperial Academy this morning," Lady Ding'an replied, rising to her feet.

Princess Wuyang was shocked: "My mother died for her, how can she not keep vigil?"

After saying this, he looked at Madam Li.

"Don't your aunt and uncle care?"

Before Lady Li could speak, her expression was filled with sorrow, Yang Hui's voice came first.

“It is His Majesty’s order.” She knelt on the ground, looking smug. “His Majesty said that as a disciple of the Imperial Academy’s Chancellor, she cannot miss her studies. He told her to just offer incense to the Imperial Concubine at the National Academy.”

Before Princess Wuyang could say anything, Madam Li pulled her a few steps away and whispered, "His Majesty said that because those assassins wanted to kill Yang Luo, he will no longer let her stay in the palace and will send her to the National Academy. This is also for our safety."

That makes sense, because there have been two assassins in Yang Luo's palace, but... Princess Wu Yang looked at the mournful palace in front of her and felt that Yang Luo was not here, which made her even more afraid.

Seeing that Lady Li had taken Princess Wuyang away and had not returned to argue, Lady Ding'an breathed a sigh of relief and knelt back down on the cushion.

To be honest, she was indignant too.

The Imperial Concubine died for Yang Luo. The Emperor summoned the entire family, saying that the Yang family was united and owed the Imperial Concubine a debt, so they all had to come and keep vigil.

However, Yang Luo didn't come.

The thought flashed through his mind as he glanced at Yang Hui beside him.

Alas, Yang Hui's reaction this time was different from before. When the emperor's decree arrived, she obediently came.

Moreover, she didn't complain at all when Yang Luo didn't come.

It was very uncomfortable to keep vigil here, but Yang Hui seemed quite happy.

She couldn't help but reach out to touch her daughter's forehead. Could it be that coming to this place had caused her to be contaminated by something unclean...?

"Hey, Mother, what are you doing?" Yang Hui angrily shook her off.

"It's nothing, your temper is still as bad as ever," Lady Ding'an asked in a low voice. "Why aren't you angry that Yang Luo didn't come?"

Yang Hui lowered her voice and said, "Mother, what are you doing? How can Yang Luo be compared to us?"

Lady Ding'an glared at her, signaling her to lower her voice.

When the rumor that Yang Luo was the emperor's daughter spread, Yang Hui naturally heard it and went to ask her parents.

Lady Ding'an couldn't help but admit it.

However, he repeatedly warned Yang Hui not to say these words outside, because His Majesty had not acknowledged them, and if they said them outside, they would anger His Majesty.

Yang Hui did hold back her words, but it was clear that her actions betrayed her true feelings.

“They’re not just different from us,” Yang Hui continued, glancing at Princess Wuyang beside her.

She's different from those princesses.

Instead, she's like Princess Heisei!
No, Yang Luo is even more powerful than Princess Heisei.

Princess Heisei would at least have to come for the time it takes to burn an incense stick, but Yang Luo didn't even need to come!
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