webnovelfull Chapter 654 Choosing the Prince Consort
Chapter 654 Choosing the Prince Consort
In the carriage, Shen Yanxi told Jiang Suining roughly what happened during this trip to the black market.
After Wen Yan learned that Emperor Xiao rejected her request, she was not too surprised. She just said that if this could not be achieved, they might not be able to cooperate much in the Xilin secret mission.
"So there was no agreement?" Jiang Suining frowned.
"It's not like we didn't reach an agreement at all. Wen Yan proposed another solution."
"any solution?"
"The Wulianglou banquet on the 15th of every month."
"The banquet in Wuliang Tower..." Jiang Suining thought about it. He had heard about this when he first entered the black market.
According to the rules of Wulianglou, a banquet is held on the 15th of every month, during which various items are traded and auctioned.
In addition to those rare treasures, even human lives can be put on the table for bidding.
"So Wen Yan is planning to put the Xilin spy matter on the table for bidding?"
"That's right." Shen Yanxi nodded. "According to what Wen Yan said, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Wuliang Tower will hold the first banquet of the year. Pei Zhaozhi and I can both attend. As for whether the transaction is the information of the Xilin spies or their lives, it depends on the price we can afford."
"Since Wen Yan said so, I think the Xilin spy should have been controlled by them, at least he won't get away in the short term."
Shen Yanxi nodded, "Pei Zhaozhi and I think so too."
"Have you decided whether to attend the banquet?" Jiang Suining asked.
"It has been decided, and we have already reported it to the Emperor. This is a good opportunity to take a look at what the Wulianglou banquet is like."
Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining returned to Ning Garden together.
On the second day, Jiang Suining continued to be on duty in the palace. Some curious people in the palace also heard the news about the Lu family and came to ask Jiang Suining and Wei Yao.
Even Xiao Yue was curious and sent Qiao Rong to ask Jiang Suining for information. But no matter who came to ask, Jiang Suining rejected them by saying that he was not sure.
Xiao Yue was sitting in the courtyard of her bedroom, feeling quite unhappy when she heard Qiao Rong return empty-handed.
"This matter has already spread. Does Jiang Suining still think he can keep it secret? What is there to hide?" Xiao Yue said in an unhappy tone.
"Princess, maybe Lady Jiang feels that the final investigation results have not yet come out, so she can't say anything." Qiao Rong thought for a moment and spoke. After she finished speaking, she met Xiao Yue's scrutinizing gaze and her heart tightened. She quickly knelt down and said, "Princess, did I say something wrong?"
"You didn't say anything wrong, but as this princess's servant, you actually spoke for Jiang Suining." Xiao Yue's tone was neither cold nor hot. Although she didn't sound angry, she was definitely unhappy.
"I just said it casually. I know I was wrong. Please forgive me, Princess!" Qiaorong apologized quickly.
Although she thought that Lady Jiang was a nice lady and had a good attitude towards servants like them, she knew that the princess didn't like her. She just said it carelessly and didn't think too much about it.
"Princess." Qiao Fu's voice came from not far away. She walked in front of Xiao Yue, bowed respectfully, and glanced at Qiao Rong who was kneeling on the ground before continuing, "Princess, I just heard a piece of news about you and the other two princesses."
"What's the news?" Xiao Yue asked, glancing at Qiao Rong on the ground and waving at her, "Get up. If you keep kneeling, people who don't know would think that I am bullying you."
Qiao Rong quickly stood up and said, "Princess, you are very kind to us servants. How could you possibly bully us?"
Xiao Yue snorted and turned her gaze back to Qiao Fu. "Tell me, what news did you hear?"
"I just heard that the Empress discussed with the Emperor and said that you have reached the age to get married, and it is time to choose a consort for you and the other two princesses."
"Choose a prince consort?" Xiao Yue's eyes suddenly lit up, and his whole face showed excitement, "How to choose?"
Since she traveled through time, she had not accomplished what she wanted to do, nor had she succeeded in teaching Jiang Suining a lesson. In the end, she had to go up to the other party and beg for peace, which made her life feel both frustrating and boring.
Now she stays in this yard every day. Apart from basking in the sun and reading some books, there is nothing interesting to do. She is almost bored to death.
If I could start selecting a prince consort, at least I could find some handsome guys to feast my eyes on!
Seeing Xiao Yue's unconcealed joy, Qiao Fu and Qiao Rong were a little hesitant. They wanted to remind their princess to be a little more careful so as not to get a reputation of being eager to get married. However, they were worried that saying it out loud would upset Xiao Yue. In the end, the two swallowed the words of reminder and said nothing. Only Qiao Fu spoke.
"Princess, I don't know the details, but the Queen should select a young man of aristocratic family of the right age, and if there is a suitable one, then the decision will be made by the Emperor."
The joy on Xiao Yue's face froze, "No more?"
Qiao Fu didn't quite understand what Xiao Yue meant, and thought she was asking about what would happen next, so she continued, "Princess, after the emperor makes the decision, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory will check and calculate the birth date, choose the wedding date, and then..."
"I'm not asking about the process." Xiao Yue interrupted Qiao Fu, "I mean the queen chooses and then the decision is handed over to father. What about me? Don't I have anything to do with it?"
"Princess, I'm not sure about this, but according to the rules, the choice of the consort is indeed made by the Empress and the Emperor."
"How can this be possible!" Xiao Yue stood up suddenly, "It's me who's getting married, not them, so of course I have to let me choose the one myself!"
Although in this era people always believe in parents' orders and matchmaker's words, she is a princess after all. When it comes to choosing a prince consort, shouldn't she call all the suitable young men from noble families to her side and let her choose and examine them?
If the decision was only made by the Empress and Emperor Xiao, then they would just pick any ugly person and marry her. How is that possible?
Looking at Xiao Yue's excited expression, Qiao Fu and Qiao Rong were both afraid to speak.
Finally, Qiao Fu said, "Princess, we don't know the details of this matter. Why don't you go and ask the Queen in person? Maybe we made a mistake or misheard."
"I will go and ask now." Xiao Yue spoke without hesitation, then casually straightened her dress, left the yard, and headed straight for Queen Shi's bedroom.