A concubine enters the mansion? Reborn, three matchmakers and six engagements to marry the Prime Min

Su Qingyu's eyes felt a little sore, she knew that Song Hongshen was standing up for his brother.

Shen Zhixiu, who was standing beside him, looked calm, picking up some food for Su Qingyu from time to time. He had no reaction to what happened in the hall. He looked at Song Hongshen with a bit of appreciation and indulgence.

In the past few years, he also gave guidance to Song Hongshen on his studies, so in a sense he could be considered half his disciple.

Princess Yongjia had never been humiliated like this before. She said that the Li family was extinct and the dogs of the Li family were going to lead the army. This was clearly an attempt to stomp on the face of the Li family.

She was so angry that she knelt on the ground and said righteously, "Royal brother, even if the loyal and brave king has made great contributions, he cannot humiliate my Li family."

"I think he doesn't take my brother seriously at all. If he can humiliate me today, he will trample on the emperor's power tomorrow."

"Please ask my brother to make the decision."

But at this time, Emperor Xuande was looking at Song Hongshen in shock.

After Song Hongshen returned from the northern border, he was much thinner than when he was in Beijing.

That smile just now was 60% similar to the late queen.

If Song Hongshen were whiter, they would look more like him.

It is true that nephew resembles his aunt.

Thinking of this, he felt a little more fond of Song Hongshen. If Zi Ning were still alive, he would be proud of his nephew, right?

So he ignored Princess Yongjia's accusation against Song Hongshen and said, "What the loyal and brave king said does make some sense. The cabinet will discuss the selection of the commander-in-chief of the northern border."

Princess Yongjia was suddenly angry and anxious, but there was no point in being anxious. Fortunately, there was still room for maneuver.

Emperor Xuande asked Yongjia and Song Hongshen to sit down first, as this was not the time to discuss matters.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the hall was a little awkward, Concubine Xian tried to smooth things over.

"Your Majesty, King Zhongyong was able to be crowned king at such a young age based on his military achievements. He is truly a rare talent as a general."

"He is from the late queen's family. In my opinion, we can become even closer to the Song family."

Emperor Xuande looked serious, "Oh? How do you make this a close relationship?"

He thought that Concubine Xian was going to propose in public that the Crown Prince marry Song Wanwan.

But unexpectedly, Concubine Xian smiled and said, "Aren't there several princesses under the Emperor's lap who have yet to be married? If Prince Zhongyong can become the Emperor's son-in-law, wouldn't that be another great story?"

The emperor has three princesses who are of marriageable age, one of whom is Princess Qingyang, the daughter of Consort Xian. She did not say which princess it was, just wanting to wait for the emperor's nod before making her plans.

When Emperor Xuande heard this, he was actually somewhat tempted. A marriage between cousins ​​is also a good story. And such a talented young man is worthy of his daughter.

Thinking of this, Emperor Xuande looked at Marquis Zhongyi with a smile.

"I think this idea of ​​Concubine Xian is very good, Marquis Zhongyi, I will ask someone to go to your house to propose marriage tomorrow."

It was a joke, but also a way to test the Song family. Asking someone to propose marriage was also giving the Song family enough face.

According to Emperor Xuande's idea, Song Zan would kneel down and say that the Song family was marrying above their station, and then express his gratitude happily.

But Song Zan's face changed drastically. He stood up, threw away his robe, and walked to the middle of the hall.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. Song Hongshen cannot marry the princess."

Emperor Xuande was puzzled for a moment, as Song Zan's reaction was completely different from what he expected.

Concubine Xian couldn't help but speak first, "Lord Zhongyi, are you arrogant just because your son has made great contributions? Do you think that a princess of my royal family is not worthy of the King Zhongyong?"

Emperor Xuande looked somewhat unhappy when he heard this. He was the emperor, and when he asked for marriage for his daughter in public and was rejected, where was his face?

And judging from Marquis Zhongyi's expression, he might really think so.

"Loyal Marquis, my princess, is not worthy of your son?"

Song Zan knew that he was impatient just now and shouldn't have refuted the emperor in the hall. Even if he refused, he should have said it in private.

But the situation has come to this point now, and we can only find an excuse to get around it.

Song Zan's mind raced, and he said, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. My wife and I have already arranged Song Hongshen's marriage. We are just waiting for him to return from the border town, and then we will propose."

As soon as he said this, many ladies present were surprised. They hadn't heard that the Song family had arranged a marriage for the third young master? They were all waiting for someone to propose marriage.

I don’t know whose girl this is, but she is so lucky to be valued by the Song family.

Emperor Xuande also asked curiously: "Oh? Whose girl is this?"

Song Zan complained in his heart, how could he know which family the girl came from?

He didn't even know whether other people had daughters or not, so he couldn't even make up a story.

And this is not easy to make up. At least the people in the hall cannot tell it, because if they do, the secret will be exposed.

Seeing that the emperor was still waiting for his answer, Song Zan blurted out, "She is the daughter of the third branch of the Su family, the fifth child."

He had never met the fifth daughter of the Su family, but he had heard the lady mention her a lot in the past few days. She was said to be young, very dignified and steady, and very well educated.

Since he is not very old, he must not be engaged. And since no one from the Su family is in the palace today, it is easy to fool him.

As soon as these words came out, the whole palace was in an uproar.

The Su family is almost fading out of the circle of upper-class families in Beijing, and no one has even heard of the fifth young lady from the third branch.

Those who knew about it were discussing it in low voices, saying that the third master of the Su family was now serving as the fourth-rank assistant censor in the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

A fourth-rank official is not good enough in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The most surprised ones were Su Qingyu, Song Wanwan and Song Hongshen. They all knew the inside story and guessed that this might be an excuse from the Loyalty Marquis.

Su Qingyu shook her head in her heart. The Marquis of Loyalty was too impulsive. The fifth sister was still young. Even if they were engaged, they would have to wait three years to get married.

The most anxious person was Song Hongshen. He didn't even know who the Fifth Miss of the Su family was. How could she be engaged?

Fortunately, the three of them were not impulsive and did not show any clues on their faces.

The people present did not suspect that Song Zan did it on purpose. After all, no one would be stupid enough to fabricate a marriage with the daughter of a fourth-rank official just to reject the princess.

Even though Mrs. Shen was from the Su family, this marriage was still too high for the Su family.

Emperor Xuande could only motion for Song Zan to sit back, and said with a smile that it seemed the two families were not destined to be together.

Afterwards, the scene of toasting and chatting resumed in the hall again, and the matter was considered over.

But Song Zan was in a dilemma. It seemed that after leaving the palace, he would have to go to the Su family to propose marriage.

Not only does one propose marriage, but one also has to come and apologize.

Marriage is a union between two families. The prerequisite is that everyone sits down together and agrees. Family background has nothing to do with it.

He secretly announced this unfounded marriage in the Hall of Supreme Harmony in front of the emperor and all the ministers, and he had to go to the Su family in person to give an explanation.

This matter cannot be made public yet, he has to meet Su Chengxun quietly and discuss it privately.

Another half hour passed and the celebration banquet finally ended.

When everyone walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Song Zan had disappeared.

Su Qingyu walked to Song Wanwan and asked in a low voice, "What's going on?"

Song Wanwan shook her head, “I don’t know either. I’ll go back and ask my father, and then tell Sister Su.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Song Hongshen pulled her aside, and it seemed that he also wanted to ask her about this matter.

Seeing that Su Qingyu and Song Wanwan had finished their conversation, Shen Zhixiu also dragged them and walked quickly outside.

Su Qingyu only took a glance at his expression and knew that he was in a hurry to leave the palace. She didn't know whether he had official business to deal with or something happened in the mansion.

But she didn't ask a single question, she just quickened her pace to keep up with Shen Zhixiu's.

Only after getting on the carriage did he ask, "Third Master, what happened?"

Shen Zhixiu looked at her steadily, put his hands on her shoulders, and spoke word by word.

"Qingqing, Yunzhou has returned to Beijing."