Was the whole group wiped out in the previous life? Reborn to drag the crippled king into the bridal

Sun followed Mo Zhaohua to pay her respects to Concubine De and could have left, but Concubine De's words caught her attention.

It was because Concubine De smiled and asked Mo Zhaohua, "Zhao Zhao, is your second uncle's legitimate cousin still engaged to someone?"

Fang Tianming has already reached the age of twenty, but has not yet married. Sun has always been more attentive to unmarried women.

Mo Zhaohua replied softly, "Not yet. Shuhua is only sixteen years old. My second uncle said there is no need to rush."

De Fei deliberately praised Mo Shuhua, "You are the principal wife of Prince Yu, and your concubine sister is the concubine of Prince Qi, so she can't marry too low."

This was what Mo Zhaohua had whispered to her when they separated before, asking her to come over and tell Sun about Mo Shuhua's marriage proposal.

Mo Zhaohua looked a little embarrassed, "Second uncle's official rank is a bit low now, and I'm afraid that people with higher status won't look down on Shuhua."

De Fei continued to speak for Mo Shuhua, "When choosing a wife, one should consider the family, not just one family. Your father is a Shangshu after all."

The two of them sang the same tune and downplayed the fact that Mo Tao had a low official rank, thus allaying Sun's concerns. They could also mention the matter to Fang Jin when they returned.

Mo Zhaohua smiled and said, "The two princes and father can indeed help my second uncle. Let's wait until my second uncle gets promoted before discussing marriage. Shuhua will have more choices."

De Fei cooperated tacitly, "Indeed, once you get promoted, your cousin will be out of reach of many people. No wonder your second uncle is not in a hurry."

"That's right." Mo Zhaohua agreed, "Now some people think Shuhua is marrying up, but Second Uncle may not be able to see her as such."

Concubine De showed that she was very concerned about this matter. "I will take advantage of the palace banquet tonight to ask the ladies to see which family has a son of the right age."

"Thank you for your concern, Mother Concubine." Mo Zhaohua deliberately arranged a match. "From Zhaozhao's point of view, my cousin is very good, but it's a pity that he is not yet 20 years old."

Sun was shocked when she heard this, because Rong Shen was the eldest grandson of the Duke of Fuguo, and he was a truly learned man with a great reputation for his talent.

"Isn't it the same for your cousin?" Concubine De smiled, "If Yi'er had reached adulthood, I would have pestered His Majesty to grant me a marriage."

Sun was shocked. Although the Eighth Prince was born with a stutter, he was still a prince after all. How could Concubine De want him to marry Mo Shuhua?

Mo Zhaohua added fuel to the fire, "Eighth brother is a little young, but my cousin will be 20 next year, so I'll ask him what he thinks then."

"Why ask him?" De Fei said, "Marriage is always decided by parents and matchmakers. Zhao Zhao can just ask your uncle and aunt."

"I wonder what Her Majesty the Virtuous wants Her Majesty the Princess to ask me?" Zhongli Xiu Ya bowed. She also came to help Mo Zhaohua put on a show.

De Fei held Zhongli Xiu Ya's arm affectionately and said, "Sister-in-law, this palace and Zhao Zhao are looking for a daughter-in-law for you."

Zhongli Xiuya smiled gently and dignifiedly, "Shen'er is still under 20 years old, it's a little early to discuss marriage now, please don't break the rules."

"No." Defei explained, "Zhao Zhao and I are just watching first, and we don't insist that sister-in-law come to propose marriage right away."

Zhongli Xiuya asked knowingly, "I wonder which girl is so good that both the Virtuous Consort and the Princess fall in love with her at the same time."

De Fei replied, "She is Zhao Zhao's cousin. Although her father's official rank is temporarily low, we still have his help."

"It sounds good, a perfect match." Zhongli Xiuya said with regret, "It's a pity it's too early, let's wait until Shen'er comes of age before discussing it."

"All right." Concubine De stopped when she saw that things were going well, and changed the subject, "Why didn't your elder sister come to the Imperial Garden to appreciate the plum blossoms? Are you still talking to your aunt?"

Zhongli Xiuya nodded, "That's right. We rarely go to the palace in winter. Today is a rare opportunity for us to come, so my sister-in-law wants to stay with me for a while."

They didn't talk about Mo Shuhua's marriage anymore, and Sun quietly withdrew, still seriously thinking about Mo Shuhua in her heart.

After she walked away, Mo Zhaohua bowed to Concubine De and Zhongli Xiuya, "Zhao Zhao thanks Concubine De and aunt for their help."

De Fei pretended to be angry and frowned, "We are all family, why are you still saying thank you? This is so formal, I don't like it."

Zhongli Xiuya agreed repeatedly, "What the Empress Defei said is absolutely right."

Mo Zhaohua couldn't help laughing, "Okay, then Zhao Zhao won't thank Mother Consort De and Auntie."

***

At the beginning of Youshi.

The officials and their families were all seated.

Officials of the fifth rank and above can attend the New Year's Palace Banquet with their families.

The fifth-rank officials held a banquet in the corridor outside the main hall, while the fourth-rank officials held a banquet in the side hall.

Fang Jin was a third-rank minister and was allowed to enter the hall. When entering the hall, Sun deliberately looked towards the corridor.

Mo Shuhua is the legitimate daughter. If nothing unexpected happens, she will definitely come here today. Sun wanted to take a look at her first.

Fang Jin lowered his voice and scolded, "What are you looking at? This isn't your first time in the palace, why are you being so unruly?"

Sun couldn't explain it in a few words. "I learned something good today. I will tell you in detail when I get back."

Fang Jin didn't say anything more. Sun just glanced at the corridor a few more times and didn't stare at him, so it wasn't too rude.

It was a pity that there were too many people in the corridor, and Sun did not dare to observe openly, so in the end she did not know who was Mo Shuhua.

The seating arrangement in the hall today was the same as that of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Chu Xuanchi still sat in the first seat on the left, opposite the prince.

The Prince of Jin was under Chu Xuanchi, and Chu Xuanhan was under the Crown Prince, so the Prince of Jin was right in front of him.

It was a long time after everyone had taken their seats before Emperor Wenzong, hand in hand with Empress Jingren and Empress Dowager Yuande, and all the concubines entered the hall.

From the side hall to the corridor outside and inside the main hall, everyone knelt on the ground to greet him, except Chu Xuanchi who was in a wheelchair.

At this moment, it seemed as if he was also accepting the kneeling of court officials and royal family members. This illusion made Prince Jin feel unhappy.

Emperor Wenzong was escorted to the only main seat. On one side was the seat of Empress Dowager Yuande, and on the other side was the seat of Empress Jingren.

"Stand up!" After Emperor Wenzong sat down, he asked everyone to stand up and said some auspicious words to celebrate the new year. Then the palace banquet officially began.

The main hall was bustling with pleasant music, singing and dancing. However, there were also singing and dancing to liven up the banquets in the side halls and corridors.

This time, because Madam Mo was ill and did not come to attend the palace banquet, Mo Yun became the only lonely person in the hall.

Neither his carefully nurtured eldest son nor his favored concubine were qualified to enter the palace with him, simply because Dongling Kingdom placed too much emphasis on the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children.

Seeing that other officials were accompanied by their families and were having a great time, he subconsciously looked at the table at the Duke of Fuguo's mansion, which was so crowded that there was almost no room.

It is the New Year's Day, a big day for family reunion. Rong Heng has also returned from the military camp, so he will naturally come to attend the palace banquet today.

He was only thirteen years old, but because of years of training in the military camp, his skin was not as delicate and fair as the young masters of wealthy families, but rather dark.

Rong Qing was dressed more festively than usual today, and looked radiant. Mo Yun couldn't take his eyes off her at first sight.