sbdcsierra Chapter 875 Setting a Wedding Date?
Chapter 875 Setting a Wedding Date?
Although Mu Xin Nuan was satisfied with Duanmu Xing, it didn't mean she wouldn't deal with Xu Shi.
Xu's actions severely affected Mu Xin Nuan's mood and directly brought her extremely serious consequences.
Upon arriving at Kunning Palace, Mu Xin Nuan didn't turn any corner and immediately had someone lead Duanmu Xing and Sun Ruomei to the Imperial Garden.
Of course, there were quite a few palace servants accompanying them. They couldn't just let the man and woman be alone together like that, otherwise, wouldn't that give others something to gossip about?
The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager had already learned that Wang Xinyan had brought her child to the capital, and their feelings were naturally complicated.
They appreciated Mu Xin Nuan and Duanmu Chu Ze's magnanimity, but at the same time, they were somewhat worried. Their great-grandson was always being raised in Yanzhou, and they wondered if he would be corrupted by Duanmu Chen again.
It can only be said that the two of them were overthinking things.
"Hasn't Chen'er already changed his ways? I heard from the Emperor that the people he sent back reported that Chen'er practices calligraphy every day, and when he has free time, he paints and plays the zither. He's living a leisurely life."
The retired emperor sighed, "I hope he has truly come to his senses. Once you get involved with power, it's not as easy as just talking about letting go."
"what do you mean?"
“I know what kind of person Duanmu Chen is. He may have calmed down now, but it's probably impossible for him to completely let go. We're getting old, and we can't concern ourselves with other things anymore. We just hope they're all safe and sound, and that's enough. As for the great cause, let Aze worry about it.”
The Empress Dowager smiled upon hearing this, "It's wonderful that you think this way. Now, you teach Zonghua to write and read, while I take care of Zongyao. Life couldn't be better."
"I heard Xing'er went to the palace today, aren't you going to go see her?"
"What's the rush? He'll definitely be bringing that young lady to pay her respects soon."
"How did you know that A-Nuan had come?"
"Yes, Ah Nuan mentioned it when she came to pay her respects this morning. This marriage was arranged by me. The two of them will be here soon. People, take the little prince to rest."
"Yes, ma'am."
The Emperor Emeritus glanced at Xiao Zongyao, then turned to look at Xiao Zonghua, who was practicing calligraphy to the side, and asked somewhat bluntly, "When do you think the Fourth Prince will finally appoint a Crown Prince?"
The Empress Dowager was taken aback. "Hasn't he just ascended the throne? Why the rush to establish a crown prince?"
"Early establishment saves us some trouble. If we have children in the future, they will know as soon as they open their eyes that they have no chance of becoming the crown prince. That is not necessarily a bad thing."
“What you say makes some sense. However, it’s best to let His Majesty make the decision himself.”
"Well, that's fine too."
"Your Majesty the Emperor Emeritus and Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, Prince Ming Ruizi and Miss Sun have come to pay their respects to you both."
"Let them in."
"Yes."
With two grandchildren visiting, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor Emeritus naturally couldn't let them leave empty-handed.
After receiving their reward, the two chatted with the two elderly people for a while before leaving the Palace of Longevity together.
Were you a little scared just now?
Sun Ruomei lowered her head slightly, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Everyone says that the Emperor Emeritus is a very strict person, but after meeting him today, he seems to be different from the rumors."
"Grandfather was indeed very strict before, but he wasn't the kind of person who was particularly difficult to get along with. For example, Grandfather used to dislike my aunt and was always thinking of arranging a few women for my uncle, but later, didn't he praise my aunt highly?"
"That's different. How could I, a mere subject, compare to Her Majesty the Empress, a woman of such wisdom and virtue?"
“You are indeed different from the Empress.” Duanmu Xing stopped in front of Sun Ruomei, and as a result, she was also forced to stop.
Hearing Duanmu Xing's words, Sun Ruomei couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. However, what Duanmu Xing said next surprised her quite a bit.
“You are you, Sun Ruomei. How could you possibly be the same as the Empress? If you were, wouldn’t everyone in this world be the Empress? In that case, how would your status as the Empress stand out?”
Sun Ruomei mustered her courage and looked up to meet his gaze. "You're right. I was just being foolish."
"No, you are not foolish. You are just too cautious. You are my fiancée, and when you marry into the Ming Prince's mansion, you will share my honor and disgrace. In the inner quarters, you will also help your mother with some household affairs, so being cautious is never wrong. But you don't need to be like this in front of me."
Sun Ruomei lowered her head and dared not speak.
"After I learned of our engagement, I had someone inquire about your circumstances in detail. To be honest, I don't sympathize with you. It's your own ability to get to where you are today. It's your own ability to gain the favor of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager. Therefore, you deserve my lifelong commitment."
Sun Ruomei suddenly looked up, staring at him in disbelief.
“You don’t need to do that. I know I will take another concubine next year. I am on good terms with my aunt’s younger brother, Mu Qingxuan. I often hear from him how well my uncle treats my aunt. To be honest, I envy that kind of life.”
Sun Ruomei felt her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was about to jump out of her throat.
"I know that the matter of the concubine is the Empress Dowager's decree, and I cannot disobey it. But I dare say that as long as you are willing to open your heart to me, and our marriage is harmonious in the future, what does it matter if we have one more concubine?"
"Your Highness, have you been in the sun for too long, so..."
Do you think I'm trying to make you happy?
Sun Ruomei sensed a hint of urgency in Duanmu Xing's tone.
"No, this is the royal palace after all. Your Highness, please be careful with your words."
Duanmu Xing paused for a moment, looked at her blushing face, and smiled leisurely, "Let's go, I'll go and talk to my aunt, our wedding should be set for August. And as for the matter of the concubine, let's postpone it if possible."
If Sun Ruomei still can't understand what he means, she'll be incredibly stupid!
Upon returning to Kunning Palace, as expected, Duanmu Xing brought up the matter of the wedding date directly in front of the Empress and Princess Ming.
Mu Xin Nuan was overjoyed. "Xing'er has really grown up. He can't wait to get married as soon as he hears about it. Second sister-in-law, you are so lucky. Maybe this time next year, you will be able to hold your grandson."
Sun Ruomei's face turned bright red, while Princess Ming smiled happily.
"My body is failing me. If it weren't for the Empress's guidance, I probably wouldn't be alive today. It's good to set the wedding date sooner rather than later, so that everyone won't keep worrying about it."