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

When an imperial edict came, everyone in the Su family was stunned.

Su Chengye vaguely remembered that the last time he received an imperial decree was when the old man of the Su family passed away, and the emperor issued a posthumous decree.

What is the purpose of issuing the imperial edict at this time? You wouldn't send someone to congratulate Su and Chen on their engagement, right?

While he was thinking about it randomly, he ordered the butler to prepare the incense table and prepare to receive the order.

Shen Zhixiu, who was standing aside, lowered his eyes slightly, his deep eyes calm and calm.

The one who came to the Su family to announce the decree today was the eunuch Hu Lu who was beside the emperor. He was not tall, but his back was straight.

Behind him was a young eunuch, holding a bright yellow imperial edict in both hands.

"Pingning Marquis Su Chengye, Su Qingyu, Su's eldest daughter, take over the order." Hu Lu shouted.

At this sound, he also saw Shen Zhixiu standing next to Su Chengye.

The face that was still sullen before suddenly became much more lively when he saw Shen Zhixiu, and his face was instantly filled with smiles.

"Mr. Shen Ge, why are you here?" Hu Lu walked up and asked.

Even the eunuch, the leader of the inner palace who the emperor relied on the most, did not dare to look down upon Shen Zhixiu in the slightest.

Shen Zhixiu said politely: "Why did Eunuch Hu come to announce the decree in person? I am here to hire the eldest lady of the Su family today. When the wedding day comes, I also invite Eunuch Hu to come to the Shen family for a wedding drink."

Hu Lu had a smile on his face, his eyes widened, and he didn't say anything for a long time.

Mr. Shen and the eldest daughter of the Su family were engaged and even hired.

What to do with the imperial edict in his hand?

You can't say, Mr. Shen Ge, don't get engaged. Your unmarried wife is attracted by His Highness the Crown Prince.

The Shen family is not an ordinary family, and Shen Zhixiu is not an ordinary person. The royal family cannot do this kind of thing.

But don’t read it, how is he going to explain it?

After proclaiming the imperial edict for so many years, I have never encountered such a difficulty.

Everyone in the Su family who was kneeling on the ground looked up at Hu Lu and thought to themselves, why don't you read it out?

The less Hu Lu read out, the more anxious Su Chengye became. In a flash, he had thought of countless possibilities, and even the mistakes he had made many years ago were dug out from the depths of his memory.

This feeling of waiting for the verdict is really uncomfortable.

Shen Zhixiu naturally knew Hu Lu's dilemma, so he asked, "Eunuch Hu, what's going on? Is there any difficulty? Or does this imperial edict require me to avoid it?"

Hu Busily said: "Master Shen is overly worried and there is no need for you to avoid me. Mr. Su, please get up too. This imperial edict can no longer be announced. I want to return to the palace to follow up with the emperor."

Su Chengye asked in confusion: "What did Eunuch Hu mean? Why didn't I understand?"

Hu Lu struggled for a moment and decided to tell the truth.

Of course, it cannot be said that the prince fell in love with Su Qingyu and went to beg the emperor himself.

He organized his language and said with a smile: "Your Majesty heard that the eldest daughter of the Su family is talented, beautiful and of good conduct. He originally wanted to grant a marriage to the eldest daughter of the Su family."

"I didn't expect that the Su and Shen families have already been engaged. We will go back and report to the emperor."

Su Chengye's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he stepped forward and asked, "Eunuch Hu, I wonder whose family the emperor granted me the marriage to?"

Su Qingyu couldn't help but shake her head. Her father was not suitable for being an official. He was only suitable for returning to the countryside to farm.

Is this the time to get to the bottom of things?

Eunuch Hu obviously wanted to cover up the past, but he still insisted on asking questions.

Shen Zhixiu is on the side again. Isn't it embarrassing to ask?

Eunuch Hu was also stunned. He didn't expect Su Chengye to ask directly.

He didn't hide it after thinking for a while, and said: "The Emperor wants Miss Su to enter the East Palace. Now it seems that Miss Su has no chance with the royal family."

"Congratulations to Suhou too. I have such a good son-in-law as Mr. Shen Ge. I don't know how many people in the capital are envious of him."

Su Chengye laughed twice, but the smile seemed forced.

The wealth that comes to your mouth just flies away.

If Su Qingyu enters the East Palace, she will be a concubine after the prince ascends the throne. If you get the favor of the prince, no matter how helpful your family is, it is not impossible to ascend to the lower position.

On that day, he will be the powerful father-in-law.

Before, he thought the marriage in the Shen family was good, but now that there was a better one, his mind changed again. The Shen family and Shen Zhixiu seemed to be a stumbling block for him to become the head of the state.

Shen Zhixiu is a shrewd person and can tell Su Chengye's thoughts at a glance.

He only glanced at Su Chengye's face lightly, and Su Chengye suddenly woke up as if someone had poured cold water on him.

The marriage between the Su and Shen families has been decided. If he cancels the engagement at this time and sends Su Qingyu to the Eastern Palace instead, not only will the Shen family not agree, I'm afraid even the emperor will not agree.

After irritating Shen Zhixiu, the Su family did not have a good life.

Thinking of this, Su Chengye's expression returned to normal, he clasped his fists at Hu Lu and said, "I'm in trouble for my father-in-law today. I have to explain it nicely to the emperor when I get back."

After saying that, he ordered the people around him to bring twenty taels of silver ingots and put them into Hu Lu's hand.

After sending Hu Lu away with good words, Su Chengye said to Shen Zhixiu: "It's a good thing you came to hire him in advance, otherwise this imperial edict would not be easy to handle."

Shen Zhixiuxin said that if he had not come to apply for the job in advance, the Su family would have accepted the order with great joy.

There was no unnecessary expression on his face, and he said, "It's just a coincidence."

After the betrothal gift was delivered and put into the treasury, Shen Zhixiu said goodbye and left the Su family without staying much longer.

Returning to Bishui Pavilion, Su Qingyu sat on the big Kang by the window, holding a large pillow embroidered with lotus leaf patterns in gold thread in her hands in a daze.

Pearl brought in fresh Huangyan tangerines. Seeing that Su Qingyu had a sullen face and didn't know what she was thinking, she joked.

"Miss, are you thinking about Mr. Shen?"

Su Qingyu shook her head and said in a quiet voice: "I'm thinking of His Royal Highness."

Pearl was peeling an orange for Su Qingyu. When she heard this, her fingers trembled and she squeezed out the juice from the orange segment, which flowed down her hand to her wrist.

While wiping her hands, she whispered, "Miss, you want to marry the prince? But you are already engaged to Mr. Shen San, I'm afraid it won't work."

Su Qingyu twitched the corner of her mouth and rolled her eyes at Pearl, "What are you thinking about? I was wondering, where did this imperial edict come from?"

Pearl didn't know why, "Didn't Eunuch Hu say that the emperor only granted marriage to the young lady after hearing that she was talented, beautiful, and of good conduct?"

Su Qingyu shook her head and said: "These are all excuses. The emperor has so many things to do, how could he pay attention to a daughter of a marquis?"

Yesterday she met the prince and Princess Chaoyun outside the city, and today the imperial edict for marriage came. How could there be no relationship between the two?

And what is the purpose of the clothes Li Chaoyun gave her?

Su Qingyu still looked solemn even after lunch. She couldn't sleep or eat well until she got to the bottom of this matter.

But if you want to investigate, you have to start with the prince or Li Chaoyun. Neither of these two people could be investigated by her.

"Get the car ready, I'm going to Shen's house." Su Qingyu suddenly ordered in a deep voice.