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In the Earl of Chiayi's mansion, Madam Lu was discussing with her daughter Zhang about letting her daughter Zhang Zhitao marry Xie Zhichan together to be Lu Xiuzhu's concubine.

Although Zhang was not very happy with her mother making her a concubine, when she got married, the Earl of Chiayi's Mansion was already in decline. Families like her hoped to marry noble ladies from higher-ranking families to support their family. She could only marry a merchant family because the betrothal gift they gave could help the Earl of Chiayi solve his difficulties.

Now her daughter wants to marry into an official family, and her identity as a merchant's daughter is an obstacle. Being able to be Zhuger's concubine, and her mother's promise that the Earl's Mansion in Chiayi will be inherited by Zhitao's children in the future, is already the best marriage her daughter can choose.

Just hearing these words coming from her own mother's mouth, she felt somewhat unwilling.

She said, "Mother, Tao Jie'er was raised by you. She is your granddaughter. She and Zhu Ge'er have been childhood sweethearts. How could you bear to let her be a concubine? Since you said that she will be in charge of the household affairs in the future and her child will be registered under the name of Xie to inherit the Earl's Mansion, you might as well give Tao Jie'er the status of a co-wife."

Madam Lu said with a sullen face, "Look at the noble families in the capital. Which one has had a concubine? Only those who are not worthy of being on the stage and are on the decline will do so. The Earl's Mansion of Chiayi will still rely on Zhu Ge'er in the future. How can we let him damage his reputation by marrying a wife and taking a concubine? Taking a concubine will harm his future career. Zhu Ge'er is not good, will your Tao Jie'er be good if she marries him?"

Lu Zhang's heart sank. After all, her mother was a member of the Lu family and only treated her as a married daughter. All she thought about was how to plan for Zhu Ge'er and the Lu family.

But she really couldn't find a better marriage for Tao Jie'er. After searching for a long time, if she wanted to marry into a high-ranking family, she would only be a concubine in another official's family. If she wanted to be the main wife, she could only marry a merchant. Then Tao Jie'er's children would also be despised by the nobles like Tao Jie'er when they grew up.

Scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, this is the established hierarchical rule in people's minds.

She pinched the handkerchief in her hand and said, "If that's the case, then we can't let Xie have her own child. If mother agrees to this, I will agree to let Tao Jie'er be my concubine."

Madam Lu snorted and said, "Don't worry. How could I let a rough girl who was raised on the farm give birth to my Lu family's legitimate son?"

As they were talking, the gatekeeper suddenly came to report that Princess Yongtai had arrived at the mansion. Madam Lu and Mrs. Lu Zhang looked at each other. It had been a long time since any noble had stepped into the threshold of their Earl of Chiayi's mansion. Why did Princess Yongtai come uninvited?

After a moment's thought, Mrs. Lu had some guesses in her mind, but it was not appropriate for her daughter to be present, so she asked her to go back and accompany Tao Jie'er first. She tidied up her appearance and asked the maid to bring the best tea.

I asked my personal maid to help me go to the door to greet her personally. "I, Wang, greet Her Royal Highness the Princess. I wonder what brings Her Royal Highness to my humble abode?"

Princess Yongtai took a look at the courtyard in the mansion and saw that although it was deserted, it was well managed. This old widow had taken care of the Earl of Chiayi's mansion for three generations, so she must not be stupid. How could she not know why I came here today?

Then he smiled and said, "They say that no one comes to the temple for no reason. Did Madam Lu really not know why I came today?"

Madam Lu replied, "I am very worried. Since my master and my son passed away, I have rarely left home and have not had much contact with the nobles in the capital. I really can't guess what the Earl of Chiayi Mansion has that is worthy of the eldest princess's trouble."

Princess Yongtai cursed in her heart: "You old thing pretending to be stupid when you know the truth." But this was the old lady of Anle's future in-laws' family, and she couldn't offend her openly, so she could only say, "Let's go in and talk. Do you want me to stand at the door and talk like this?"

Madam Lu stepped aside and said, "I am confused. Your Highness, the Princess, please come in."

As soon as she sat down, Princess Yongtai asked, "Is your number one scholar here?"

Madam Lu confirmed her guess and said, "My brother Zhu is out with his classmates in the academy and is not at home today. I wonder what the princess wants to talk to him about? I wonder if you can tell me what she wants to tell him."

Princess Yongtai smiled and said, "Marriage is a big deal, and your parents' orders should naturally be told to you."

Madam Lu's heart skipped a beat. It was just as she expected, but she still pretended to be confused and said, "I am very confused. I really don't understand what Her Royal Highness the Princess means by this."

Princess Yongtai sneered, looked at Madam Lu and said, "Madam Lu, it doesn't matter if you are old, but you can't be really confused. I might as well tell you directly that my Anle has taken a fancy to your brother, and she wants me to come here to help her get the Duke."

Mrs. Lu felt nervous. She thought that the princess was trying to win over Zhuge'er by arranging a marriage for the prince's side, but she didn't expect that it was Princess Anle herself who fell in love with Zhuge'er. All the well-known families in the capital knew that Princess Yongtai doted on her only daughter and would not give her anything she wanted. If she fell in love with Zhuge'er, Princess Yongtai would probably let Zhuge'er marry Princess Anle no matter what.

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"Princess Anle is a beautiful lady, a royal noble, and she is so lucky to be in love with Zhuge'er. To be honest, Princess, my Zhuge'er has been engaged to the daughter of the Duke of Wei since he was a child. The engagement letter was exchanged when the child reached the age of 15 two years ago, and it was agreed that he would marry her after he passed the imperial examination this year."

Princess Yongtai said disapprovingly, "She is just an abandoned girl. Even if she is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Weiguo, she is a fool to be thrown to a farm. Your Earl of Chiayi is targeting Young Master Lu. Are you willing to marry such a wife? Or do you think that marrying with my Princess's Mansion is not better than marrying with the Duke of Weiguo? I will cancel the marriage for you."

Madam Lu said, "Although I am not very satisfied with my grandson's wife, this is the marriage that was arranged when my son was alive. Now everyone in Baoning Lane knows about our marriage. If I cancel the engagement at this time, people will think that my Zhuge is an ungrateful person. For the sake of my Zhuge's reputation, please forgive me for not agreeing."

Princess Yongtai also weighed it in her mind. No matter what, this boy and Anle would be husband and wife in the future, so they really couldn't make things too ugly. If they made a bad name for themselves, Anle would inevitably be affected by gossip in the future.

Then he said, "Since your family cannot take the initiative to cancel the engagement, then let the Duke of Weiguo's family take the initiative to cancel the engagement."

Madam Lu was already moved, and followed Princess Yongtai's words and said, "But the Duke of Weiguo's Mansion is not dissatisfied with Zhu'er, so why would they take the initiative to cancel the engagement?"

Princess Yongtai glanced at Madam Lu with disdain and said, "Since the man's reputation cannot be damaged, can the woman's reputation be damaged too? I heard that your family is going to hold a celebration banquet to celebrate Zhuge's high school entrance examination. There will be many people at the banquet, and occasionally a pervert will run in. Miss Xie has not seen many men on the farm, so it is not impossible for her to have an affair with someone at her fiancé's house."

Old Madam Lu's heart trembled, thinking that Princess Yongtai would do anything for her daughter. It seemed that Zhu Ge'er had to marry Anle.

Thinking of this, she knew she had to obey. She was silent for a moment and said, "I understand."

Princess Yongtai was very satisfied with the old man's understanding. She felt that her trip today was not in vain. She stood up, dusted off her clothes, and said, "In this case, Anle and I will wait for good news from the Lu Mansion."

After seeing off the princess, Old Lady Lu asked the concierge to deliver the invitation to the celebration banquet to the Duke of Wei's residence. She had not originally planned to invite anyone from the Xie family, but now she had to.

Lu Zhang waited in the room for a long time before someone from the front yard came to say that the eldest princess had left and the old lady was looking for her.

On the way to the old lady's room, she felt uneasy, as if something was missing. When she saw her mother, she asked, "Mother, what is Princess Yongtai doing here?"

Madam Lu had already made up her mind and was not one to drag her feet. She told her daughter directly, "I'm afraid that Sister Tao's admission to the mansion will have to be postponed."

Lu Zhang was surprised and asked, "Why is this?"

Mrs. Lu then said, "Princess Anle has taken a fancy to Zhuge'er and wants him to be her princess, and I agreed."

Mrs. Lu Zhang asked worriedly, "But what about Zhu'er and Miss Xie's marriage?"

The cloudy eyes of Madam Lu suddenly became clear, and she said with a desperate move: "I will call off this marriage!"

When Lu Zhang saw her mother's expression, she was frightened. She knew that her mother would not show mercy for Zhu Ge'er, but she didn't know how her mother would cancel the marriage.

Although she was worried about Tao Jie'er's marriage, Princess Anle had fallen in love with Zhu Ge'er and would definitely not allow him to take a concubine right after his marriage.

Then it will only take another year or two. Fortunately, Tao Jie is still young and can wait.