Raising a wife? The mistress of the Hou family divorced and remarried her younger uncle

Chapter 167 Frankness
No matter how the civil officials and military officers reacted to the marriage, it seemed to have nothing to do with Xilin Yongxuan. He was out of tune with everything around him. The wine glass in his hand was constantly filled, and he drank it all up again. He was very unwilling. Although he proposed the marriage for Xilin, he had done business with the princess before and admired her character.

He had also thought about the beautiful scene of having sex with Princess Xinan under the moonlight, but he knew better than anyone that the emperor would never allow a marriage between Xinan and Xilin due to considerations of the court situation and the balance of power among all parties.

However, he didn't understand why the princess agreed to marry Lu Jing so easily?

Although Lord Lu is handsome, has an extraordinary temperament, and is elegant in every move, his reputation in the court is mixed. Some people praise him for his outstanding ability and clever means, while others criticize him for being ruthless and unscrupulous. In Xilin Yongxuan's view, such a complicated person is too dangerous and a ruthless person who is determined to climb up.

It was impossible for him to understand her talent and ambition, and he did not think this was a good marriage.

The palace banquet still presented a prosperous scene of singing and dancing, and the melodious stringed instruments and vocal music continued to echo in the hall. The graceful palace maids shuttled between the civil and military officials, holding exquisite wine pots and dishes in their hands, pouring wine and serving dishes to everyone in an orderly manner.

A petite palace maid came to Su Qingwan quietly and silently, poured wine for her, and said in a very low voice, "Princess, there is an emergency."

Su Qingwan's eyes darkened. This was the spy she had carefully arranged in the palace. On the surface, she remained calm, but she pursed her rosy lips subconsciously, and then nodded very secretly, indicating that she knew. Seeing this, the palace maid quickly stood up and blended into the bustling crowd as if nothing had happened. In the blink of an eye, she disappeared without a trace.

Su Qingwan pretended to be careless and knocked the wine glass in her hand to the ground. Lu Jing stood high and saw clearly. When he heard the sound, he subconsciously looked at Su Qingwan.

The King of the Southwest also turned to look at his daughter, his face full of concern, "Xiaojiu, what's wrong? Are you hurt?"

"Father, I accidentally knocked over a wine glass. It was really rude. I will go change my clothes first."

The King of the Southwest warned, "Be careful and come back soon."

Outside the palace, the strong wind and blizzard were raging wildly. The howling cold wind was like a sharp blade. Su Qingwan felt that the cold wind was going to blow her up. It was cold and heavy.

The maid had been waiting anxiously in the dim corridor, pacing back and forth. Seeing Su Qingwan rushing over, she hurried forward, looking so flustered that she almost lost her composure, and said hastily, "Princess, I'm afraid the little prince is beyond help."

She had heard a few days ago that the little prince was weak and seriously ill, and the imperial doctors all shook their heads and sighed privately, thinking that there was a high probability that he would not survive this cold winter.

But no one expected that this would happen on New Year's Eve, which should have been a time of joy and family reunion.

She didn't have time to think about it, and quickly took out a beautifully carved porcelain bottle from her bosom. She handed it to the maid with a solemn expression as if she was carrying a heavy burden. "Here is the Resurrection Pill, which can keep him alive for a few days. Before the King of Southwest leaves the capital, the little prince must not get into trouble, otherwise I'm worried that the emperor will vent his anger on others and do something radical."

"Don't worry, Princess. I will definitely fulfill your mission." The maid took the porcelain bottle with trembling hands, put it carefully in her arms, turned around hurriedly, and disappeared in the snow.

As soon as Su Qingwan turned around, she heard Lu Jing's deep voice, "Didn't the princess go to change clothes? Why is she outside Chaohua Palace?" The wind and snow outside the corridor were very strong, and she was so cold that she held the hand warmer tighter. In a flash, she had thought of a countermeasure and said calmly, "My spy told me that there is no hope for the little prince to be saved, and he may die. I took the resurrection pill unique to the southwest, hoping to keep him alive for a few days."

Lu Jing raised his eyebrows. The resurrection elixir unique to the southwest?
"Why did you tell me? Aren't you afraid that I might tell on you?"

"The Emperor has just granted us marriage. We are an engaged couple and should be honest with each other. I believe you would not do such a thing."

Lu Jing chuckled, "Are you really honest with me? Are you hiding anything?"

Su Qingwan said firmly, "I will tell you everything I know. Since I have decided to marry you, I will treat you with my heart." Lu Jing did not believe her, but felt sorry for her standing in the cold wind for a long time, "Go change your clothes. Isn't it uncomfortable to wear wet clothes?"

"Are you sending it to me?"

"it is good!"

The two walked into the snow. There was a place for guests entering the palace to change clothes. Su Qingwan changed inside while Lu Jing waited outside. If the little prince died, the emperor would be furious. The King of Southwest also wanted to overturn the case for the King of Huainan, but he was afraid that he could not do so.

Su Qingwan changed her clothes and came out. Lu Jing said, "Your Majesty should return to the southwest as soon as possible. Don't dwell on the old case of the King of Huainan. It won't help him."

"I know." Su Qingwan said, "My father originally wanted to take advantage of the Xilin peace talks to overturn the case, but now things have happened one after another. After the death of the little princess of the Huainan King, the emperor was also forced by the people of the world, and he was even more angry. Whoever dares to bring it up again at this critical moment is courting death. My father is not that stupid."

They originally wanted to wait until after New Year's Eve when all the terms for Xilin were negotiated. She knew that the Honglu Temple and Xilin had almost reached an agreement, and Xilin would have to pay tribute to Dayuan every year. Xilin had to swallow its pride after being defeated.

The emperor deliberately held such an extravagant palace banquet in order to demonstrate the country's strength to Xilin and show the demeanor of a great power. Xilin Yongxuan also backed down on various terms.

"The Emperor has already found a daughter of the royal family to be made a princess. You should also persuade Ning Yuanhou not to argue for a reversal of the case. He has an unmarried second daughter in his family."

Su Qingwan's heart sank. That was her own cousin. The emperor was actually willing to make the daughter of the marquis a princess and marry her off. Lu Jing was the deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the emperor's personal guard. His information was more accurate than anyone else's.

"understood!"

She would go and persuade her father, and the matter of overturning the verdict had to be put on hold.

Lu Jing said, "Princess, there is still a long time to come, don't be impatient!"

Whatever you want, you will have it!
Su Qingwan didn't understand why he said that for a moment, and Lu Jing didn't explain much. He touched her hand warmer and said, "The hand warmer is not hot anymore. Let's go back."

She nodded, and the two of them returned to the hall one after the other. Someone joked that Lord Lu and the princess had just been granted marriage, but they had a good relationship and were inseparable.

Su Qingwan acted a bit shy and returned to the table. The emperor looked at them thoughtfully.

Lu Jing returned to the emperor, and the emperor asked, "Did you convey what I asked you to convey?"

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I have made it clear to the princess. The princess is a smart person and she will persuade the prince."

The emperor raised his glass and took a sip of wine. "My uncle is stubborn and can't see the situation clearly. As long as I am in power, he will never be able to shake my authority. What are those rumors among the people? People forget things quickly. After a while, who will remember them?"

"Your Majesty is right!"