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Wang Jin insisted on waiting three years after the new emperor ascended the throne before getting married, and announced to the outside world that he would observe three years of mourning for Emperor Taihe.

Whatever you say, this is a very reasonable and convincing reason.

Prime Minister Wang had already made a plan in mind, and he wrote a letter to the head of the Cui family in Boling these days.

Among the famous families in Daliang, the Cui family of Boling can be ranked. It's a pity that the family has lost its talents in recent years, and has not produced any high-ranking officials. It has gradually declined. It has almost been squeezed into the ranks of second-rate families.

Unexpectedly, within just a few years, a Cui Du emerged. The Boling Cui family climbed up to the Nanyang Palace, and now that the princess sat on the throne, the Boling Cui family also jumped up and showed their talents again.

Prime Minister Wang wrote a letter to Cui family of Boling, and his goal was very clear: the Wang family wanted to marry Cui family.

It was common for the big families to marry each other. The daughter of the Cui family of Boling was barely worthy of the fourth son of the Wang family. Considering the changes in the political situation in the future, marrying into the Cui family would have all the benefits and no harm.

Prime Minister Wang did not hide the truth from Wang Jin. After Wang Jin knew about this, he also kept silent.

He can postpone getting married, but he can't remain single forever.

He had to marry and have children to continue the family line, so it didn't matter who he married. Let Prime Minister Wang take care of it! Prime Minister Wang had never been a good man, but he was very good to his son.

How would Cui Shi of Boling react when she received the letter from Prime Minister Wang?
Think about it, Wang Jin is talented, handsome, has a good family background, holds an official position, and has a gentle, generous and humble temperament. He is the standard son-in-law in the eyes of the world.

If the Wang family hadn't been trying to get married to the emperor in a roundabout way, why would such a good marriage have been given to the Cui family? Aren't there enough outstanding young ladies in the capital?
The news that the Wang family wanted to marry into the Cui family of Boling quietly spread into the palace.

Empress Dowager Zheng, who had been recuperating in Jingyang Palace for several days, was finally able to rest in bed today.

Cui Du supported the Empress Dowager Zheng diligently and said, "Grandma, please go slowly."

Empress Dowager Zheng snorted and glanced at Cui Du: "I heard that Prime Minister Wang wrote a letter to the Cui family of Boling, asking for marriage with your cousin. Do you know about this?"

You know what, Cui Du really didn’t know.

Cui Du shook his head in confusion.

Seeing him like this, Empress Dowager Zheng was furious and snorted, "I really don't know why Shaohua saw in you that he chose you as his son-in-law."

Cui Du responded quickly this time, "Of course it's because I'm handsome, loyal, honest, simple, and humorous."

Empress Dowager Zheng was very angry and said: "You missed the most important one, you are so shameless."

Cui Du grinned: "Grandmother still understands me."

Empress Dowager Zheng rolled her eyes at him and said, "Stop talking nonsense in front of me. The Wang family wants to marry into the Cui family because of you, the Earl of Changning. You have to think clearly about the pros and cons."

Cui Du thought about it seriously and said, "Minister Wang is a young talent who is one in a million. It will be a great honor for me to have such a cousin as my husband. Thank you for reminding me, grandmother. I will write a letter and send it back to ask my great-uncle to accept the marriage as soon as possible."

Empress Dowager Zheng: "..."

This Cui Du looks silly on weekdays, but he makes people feel upset when he opens his mouth.

She wanted to stir up Cui Du's jealousy towards Wang Jin and ruin the marriage. But Cui Du's reaction was totally unexpected.

Empress Dowager Zheng suppressed her displeasure and pretended to be worried: "I watched Wang Jin grow up, and I can't hide his thoughts from me. As the emperor's husband, you have to keep a close eye on him."

Cui Du looked virtuous: "My grandmother taught me before that as the principal wife, I should be magnanimous and tolerant. As long as Wang Zhongshu Ling works hard and helps the emperor share his worries, I will be satisfied."

Empress Dowager Zheng: "..."

……

"You didn't see it with your own eyes today. The Empress Dowager was so angry that her nose was almost crooked."

After Cui Du returned to the Zhaohe Palace, he talked about what happened during the day with great joy: "Whenever she mentioned Wang Jin, I praised him. When she mentioned the marriage between the Wang and Cui families, I agreed. Later, she was so angry that she ignored me." Jiang Shaohua temporarily took a break from the busy government affairs and listened to Cui Du's bragging to relieve her boredom. She was amused and laughed repeatedly: "You are so virtuous that the Empress Dowager cannot find fault with you."

Cui Du straightened his chest complacently: "Of course."

It is always extra relaxing and joyful when Cui Du is around.

Jiang Shaohua ate three bowls of rice for dinner.

Cui Du looked at Jiang Shaohua's bulging belly and was a little worried: "Your belly has been getting bigger and bigger these days."

Jiang Shaohua hummed: "This is what happens in the late stages of pregnancy. Imperial Doctor Sun calculated the date of my due date, and it should be in the first month of the year."

That means there is only about a month left.

Cui Du said: "It's been busy until the end of the year, and the government office always has to take a few days off in the first month of the year. You can also take a good rest."

Jiang Shaohua stared at Cui Du: "Cui Du, are you a little scared?"

Cui Du quickly denied: "No."

"You're worried that I'll be too busy with government affairs, that I'll overwork myself and cause my fetus to become exhausted, or that I'll have a difficult labor."

"No……"

"Don't worry, I know my own body well. When I can't hold on any longer, I will stop and rest."

All of Cui Du's words were stuck in his throat. His lips moved and somehow his eyes turned red.

Jiang Shaohua felt warmed and amused: "I'm the one who's pregnant and giving birth, I'm not afraid, so why are you afraid?"

Cui Du turned his head to the side and sighed gloomily: "I would rather it was me. I am insignificant to Daliang, and you are the emperor of Daliang, you must not make any mistakes."

"That's not right." Jiang Shaohua said seriously, "The new grain you grow helps thousands of people to fill their stomachs. Daliang can't do without you. I can't do without you either."

Who can resist the sweet words from Her Majesty the Empress?

Cui Du couldn't stop it anyway, and immediately grinned: "Then I have to eat well, sleep well, take care of my body and live a long life, so that I can accompany you for a long time."

Jiang Shaohua sighed softly: "So, you have been having trouble sleeping and eating recently, right?"

Cui Du could only nod and admit honestly: "I can eat, but I can't sleep well. I always wake up three or five times a night. I open my eyes and look at you before I can feel at ease."

This kind of indescribable feeling of anxiety was like being slowly cooked and roasted over a low fire, which was really unbearable. He really wished that the person who was pregnant and about to give birth was himself.

Jiang Shaohua touched Cui Du's face distressedly: "Don't worry, I have a destiny, I will be safe until the birth."

Cui Du put his arms around Jiang Shaohua, and the couple snuggled up to each other, whispering for a long time.

"Your Majesty," Chen Sheren's voice sounded outside the door, "Commander Song sent someone to deliver the letter and it's back."

Cui Du quickly went to open the door, took the letter and handed it to Jiang Shaohua.

Jiang Shaohua opened the letter with a smile.

Song Yuan set off half a month ago, and this is the first letter he sent back.

...(End of chapter)