Chapter 207.3

“Then I received’t be cautious of her anymore, and also you don’t want to say something however arranging one other marriage. She is an harmless lady who adopted your brother at a younger age and is filial to me and your father. In contrast with Zhu-shi, I don’t know the way significantly better she is. I don’t need to do such a dangerous factor.”

Since Wu-shi had already mentioned so, she should have her personal causes. Yaoniang and Huiniang may solely pay attention. Thankfully, she appeared to have actually thought it via. It appeared that the phrases “report back to His Majesty” gave her limitless confidence. It was probably as a result of the shadow that Zhu-shi had solid on Wu-shi was too heavy. Now confronted with a second daughter-in-law Wu-shi couldn’t assist however overthink.

The mom and her daughters sat collectively and talked for a very long time, largely about household issues and minutiae. Time handed shortly, and Xiao Shunzi got here to relay a message that His Majesty had organized a banquet to entertain the Yao Household and the Su Household.

The banquet was held within the facet corridor of Yangxin Corridor, and Yaoniang attended it along with Emperor Jin’an. Since they have been all relations, there was no have to segregate women and men.

Through the banquet, although Emperor Jin’an didn’t communicate a lot, his actions confirmed that he extremely valued the Yao and Su households.

After the banquet, the Yao and Su households have been led out of the palace. In the meantime, Emperor Jin’an took Yaoniang for a stroll within the Imperial Backyard to assist with digestion.

It was an attractive scene in early spring, with grass rising and birds chirping, and all issues coming again to life. The backyard’s surroundings was exceptionally beautiful.

The 2 walked facet by facet, adopted by quite a few palace maids and eunuchs, not far behind.

“Why are you in such a great temper?”

Yaoniang glanced at him and mentioned, “What’s unsuitable with being in a great temper?”

Emperor Jin’an checked out her with out talking.

“I… “

“With this matter blown up like this, although His Majesty doesn’t say it out loud, he’ll undoubtedly be offended in his coronary heart. And the goal of his anger received’t be the second family of the Xu Household, however us! You silly girl, you fell into the lure set by Facet Consort Xu with out realizing it, really unfathomable!”

Marquis Zhongyong left in anger, and he instantly handed over the authority of managing the family to his youthful sister briefly.

Marquis Zhongyong’s spouse obtained a harsh scolding, and naturally, Xu Zhe’s spouse wasn’t spared both. Marquis Zhongyong even contemplated arranging a divorce between his daughter and Xu Zhe, as there was no want for his or her daughter to be tied to such a household. It was additionally his short-sightedness that led him to assume that Xu Zhe would ultimately take over the place of Duke Xuguo, however he by no means anticipated that it will all be in useless, and he ended up in such a multitude himself.

As for the state of affairs outdoors, let’s not focus on it for now. When the information reached Facet Consort Xu’s ears, she was each trembling in concern and gnashing her tooth.

She hated her household for being ineffective and feared that she can be left to reside as a widow in seclusion perpetually. Whereas she endured all this, Su Yaoniang was appointed because the empress. On the day of the coronation, she may even hear the commotion from her residence in Haoyue Corridor.

Facet Consort Xu was really afraid of being forgotten like this, so she wished to speak to Facet Consort Liu, who was in the identical boat as her.

Prior to now, every time she went to Facet Consort Liu’s residence, she may at the least have a cup of tea. However now, to her shock, Facet Consort Liu didn’t even enable her to enter the courtyard.

She didn’t know what had occurred, and she or he felt uneasy. After just a few extra days handed, the palace instantly despatched somebody with an edict to nominate her as a Noble Girl and introduced her into the palace.

On the similar time, there was additionally an edict to nominate Facet Consort Liu as an Imperial Concubine.

Though the rank of Noble Girl was considerably low, it nonetheless made Facet Consort Xu breathe a sigh of aid. However earlier than she might be joyful about it, Facet Consort Liu instantly confirmed up at her place, throwing her belongings round and even slapping her twice.