The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

Xia Pinxiang was already extremely angry when Mo Yuyang did not enter her room on her wedding night. Then the next day when she went to the palace to pay her respects to the Queen, she was refused entry. Everyone in the palace knew about it. Wasn't this a slap in her face?

When she returned to Prince Yuan's Mansion, she heard that Xia Yanxiang had sent her medicine, and she almost turned Prince Yuan's Mansion upside down in anger.

On this side, Xia Yanxiang was indifferent and was preparing to go to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion.

On the night of July 20th, Tu Song sent letters to the General's Mansion and the Marquis of Wu'an's Mansion, inviting Xia Zhibai, Marquis of Wu'an, and the Dongfang Ji couple to come to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion to discuss matters.

Tu and Xia Yanxiang received the news first and came to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion early.

Tu Song had sent people to guard outside the study in advance, and only spoke after making sure there were no spies: "We asked everyone to come here today, it's time to find a way out for us."

Xia Yanxiang sat aside and did not speak.

Everyone knew that in order to find a way out, there must be a breakthrough, and Xia Yanxiang was the best point, so everyone was silent and did not speak.

Xia Yanxiang is the girl who grew up in the eyes of these three families. She is the most beloved one, but also the most dangerous one.

"Yanming, are you sure?" Wu'an Marquis Li Fu spoke first, but his tone was extremely heavy, "Can't we continue to remain neutral?"

"If we don't find a way out for ourselves, the emperor will force us to take sides." Tu Song wanted to make a decision, but if he didn't take action first, he would definitely become passive later.

Xia Zhibai was also silent, not knowing what to say, and could only look at Xia Yanxiang.

Xia Yanxiang's face looked normal, and it was unclear whether she knew something or knew nothing.

Tu Song, as the planner of the whole thing, continued, "The court is now roughly divided into two factions: Prince Yuan and Prince Luo. Xia Liu is now Prince Yuan's man. Xia Pinxiang is Xia Liu's favorite daughter and is married to Prince Yuan, so we naturally don't consider her. As for Prince Luo..."

"He is a playboy by nature and cannot be a good man." Even though Xia Zhibai came here to discuss this matter today, he was still dissatisfied with Mo Yuchen.

There are more than a dozen concubines in Mo Yuchen's backyard, all of whom were taken in by Mo Yuchen for power. Their personalities are unknown, but according to rumors, Prince Luo is a playboy and condones the concubines in the backyard to fight with each other. The whole backyard is in a mess. If Xia Yanxiang marries him, she will definitely not have a good life.

"Uncle, no matter how powerful Prince Luo is now, Yan'er will definitely not have a good life if she marries him." Xia Zhibai still couldn't help but refuse.

Tu Song also knew this, so he came to discuss with everyone: "In addition to Prince Luo, Prince Wei, who just left the palace to build a mansion, can also be considered a newcomer, but he is really weak and alone, with neither the help of his mother's family nor the power of the previous dynasty. If he is helped, it will be difficult."

What's more, Wei Wang Mo Fengfeng is only fifteen years old. It would take a lot of effort to help him.

"Prince Wei is only fifteen years old!" Li Fu disagreed, "Yan'er is the girl we raised with all our heart, how can she suffer so much for our future!"

"At present, the only ones who can make achievements in the previous dynasty are these three princes," Tu Song emphasized again, "So, it's either Prince Luo or Prince Wei."

Dongfang Ji had not spoken a word, but had been waiting for them to speak. When everyone was silent, he spoke up, "There is another possibility. If you want to remain neutral, there is only one last way. Yan'er can enter the palace as a concubine, hand over the reins to the emperor, and become a loyal subject. Or, the emperor can grant Yan'er a marriage, and then she will be abandoned after the rabbit dies."

"Absolutely not!" Is there really no other solution? Is there no other solution except sacrificing Yan'er?

Xia Yanxiang's expression did not change at all, and Tu and Yue Qing, who had been watching quietly from the side, did not know what to say.

"Uncle, let's choose King Luo!" At this moment, Xia Yanxiang spoke.

"Yan'er!" Xia Zhibai couldn't bear it, but didn't know what to do.

"Prince Luo is the best candidate in every aspect. He has a royal concubine as his adoptive mother and the Wang family of Langya as his mother's family. He can also compete with Prince Yuan in the court. Uncle, except for the things in his backyard, he is almost the best candidate, isn't he?" Xia Yanxiang continued calmly, "As for the war between women, let Yan'er fight it by herself. There is no need to worry about Yan'er."

Every word Xia Yanxiang said pierced the hearts of Tu Song and others. The pampered daughter they had raised since childhood had now grown into an independent girl, but such a change hurt them deeply.

"Uncle, besides Prince Luo, who do you think can truly protect me?" Xia Yanxiang continued, "Will Prince Yuan be content if he doesn't marry me? If I don't marry him, I will definitely marry someone else. Even if we have the ability to help Prince Wei, will it be too late? Will Prince Yuan wait until Prince Wei grows up? To fight against a powerful person, we naturally have to find someone who is equal to him."

It’s not that I haven’t thought about it again and again, but it’s really hard to make a decision.

Are they really going to push away Yan'er, whom they have been promoting for so many years?

Knowing everyone's concerns, Xia Yanxiang said the last sentence: "Uncle, mother, I have already made up my mind to sacrifice."

Ever since she was old enough to understand, Xia Yanxiang understood that her identity was too conspicuous and she would eventually become the target of public criticism. In her previous life, she didn't care about worldly affairs and just kept quiet and passive, waiting for Tu Song and others to make the decision. Unfortunately, she didn't see through her family's calculations, which led to such a result.

To start over again, Xia Yanxiang must take the initiative and turn passivity into initiative in order to carve out a new path.

No one spoke. Everyone looked at Tu Song. Tu Song sighed and said, "Okay."

That night, no one could sleep, except Xia Yanxiang.

She first sent a letter to Mo Yuchen, then carefully sorted out the events of her past life, and then fell asleep.

Xia Yanxiang's problem was handled well, but Xia Pinxiang's problem was a mess.

"What does Xia Yanxiang mean by this? Are you here to laugh at me?!" Xia Pinxiang was extremely angry. She had already been upset with the Queen today, and now she had to endure Xia Yanxiang's anger again when she came back.

Her face was still stinging and Xia Pinxiang was almost angry to death. She smashed several cups and bowls in a row.

Cuiyu was Xia Pinxiang's maidservant, so she was the only one who dared to go up and persuade Xia Pinxiang: "My queen, don't be angry, or you will get sick! The wound on your face hasn't healed yet, and excessive anger will cause scars. His Highness hasn't even entered your room yet, so don't leave scars or you will lose His Highness' heart!"

"Besides, didn't the Third Miss send the medicine just to make you angry? If you are really angry, wouldn't you have fallen into her trap?!"

Cuiyu's words woke Xia Pinxiang up, and she slowly recovered her breath: "That's right, Xia Yanxiang is no match for me now! What she is doing now is completely useless! I won't fall for her trick!"