Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 232 - 230

Xiao’er didn’t have much time to think about whether this was happening too fast and if she would regret it.

Because Huang Wei is outside, asking to see her. He reports that two more people have a fever.

Xiao’er gently pushed away Shangguan Xuanyi: "I’ll go check. Later I’ll bring you some medicine and porridge."

Shangguan Xuanyi nodded, he also needed to quickly write a letter to his father, the emperor.

Shangguan Xuanyi had planned to use the Longevity Festival to ask his father to bless their marriage, but plans failed to keep up with changes.

To his surprise, he received a message early this morning from the spies within the First Prince’s palace, saying that the First Prince was discussing with the Imperial Consort about asking the emperor for permission to marry Xiao’er as his concubine.

What a good plan, wanting to marry the daughter of a high-ranking official as his main wife to get better support.

And also wanting to marry a concubine who knows how to earn silver to solve the imminent crisis!

A concubine? How audacious! The audacity to insult the girl he cherishes with all his heart!

This could not wait any longer!

Even though the emperor would definitely not grant the First Prince’s request, as soon as he brought up this matter, he would be at a disadvantage!

Besides, there are plenty of people in this world who have the time and the inclination to cause havoc. If two brothers both seek to marry the same girl, it would certainly fuel the fire and if the First Prince was the instigator, it would be even worse.

Remember, a single spark can start a prairie fire!

This is not unprecedented. In the previous dynasty, two princes fought over the same girl. This matter was deliberately brought up by people to stir up trouble, and eventually led to the two brothers fighting against each other and becoming enemies, which dishonoured the royal family. The girl was accused by officials of using bewitching charm to throw both princes into confusion. She was condemned as a seductive calamity, a reincarnated demon, and was derided and reviled by the public, and she did not have a good end.

He had never hidden his intentions, and many people had seen it!

The First Prince wanted to undermine him and also get a beautiful woman, along with the God of Wealth coming home. What a good abacus he plays!

On top of this, because Xiao’er has been by Shangguan Xuanyi’s side day and night taking care of him, this matter would definitely ruin her reputation when it leaks out

He naturally could not let such a thing happen to Xiao’er!

If she becomes the future Sixth Imperial Consort before the rumours spread, he wants to see who dares to insult her!

The letter soon reached the emperor. The emperor looked at it, and then smiled and shook his head. It seemed that his son was growing up.

"Grind ink!"

"Yes!" The eunuch behind him stepped forward at the call.

Just as the emperor was about to pen down, the Empress entered. The Empress is the only person who can enter the study without asking for permission.

The emperor saw her and quickly stood up to greet her, "Why did you come over in such cold weather? Just send a message if there’s something."

The emperor held the Empress’s hand, found it warm and became relieved. He then asked her to sit down in the dragon chair.

"I came over to ask the Emperor for a decree."

The Empress sat down and began to speak.

"What decree?" The emperor sat down next to the Empress and gestured for the eunuch to withdraw.

"Yi’er has also grown up. His feelings are clear to us. I would like to ask the Emperor to grant a marriage between him and Miss Rui’an."

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"What letter? No!" The Empress shook her head. She only knew of the plan of the First Imperial Consort and the First Prince.

"Indeed, mother knows her son best." The emperor then handed Shangguan Xuanyi’s letter to the Empress.

The Empress took it, read it, and laughed, "I’m not as careful as he is! But it seems that I do have a psychic connection with Yi’er!"

"This naughty boy, all his thoughts are on love affairs, always immersed in romance! I never see him put much effort into serious matters!" The emperor was provoked by the words ’psychic connection’ and couldn’t help but complain about Shangguan Xuanyi! He has a pile of work on his desk that he didn’t see him take anyone seriously helping to handle, affecting his time to hold his wife, enjoy intimate connection.

"Does the emperor feel that the matter of marrying a wife is not a serious matter?" The Empress asked seemingly nonchalantly.

That question sounded a bit off!

The Emperor quickly came to his senses and understood, and spoke earnestly: "I believe that marriage is indeed the most important matter in life, without a doubt!"

The Empress gave the emperor a light glance and in the end, she couldn’t help but laugh.

"Empress, let’s do some serious business, and elevate our marriage affair!" The emperor was stimulated by the Empress’s glance and charming smile, his whole body heating up, it had been too long since he last had intimacy due to his workload.

As soon as he finished speaking, he wanted to take the Empress to the bedroom in the study.

The Empress slapped the emperor’s hand: "What are you thinking! Leaving a pile of memorials unattended, neglecting serious matters, only having naughty thoughts in mind, you should be busy with state affairs! I have to go back to the palace! Remember to settle our son’s marriage first!"

The Empress quickly stood up, leaving these words and left.

If this gets out, the verbal abuse would be unbearable!

Originally, being the favorite in the harem, all the three thousand beauties of past dynasties had been reduced to only three, and two of them were mere decorations. She had already damaged the interests of many ministers, so she had to be even more disciplined, or else she would unnecessarily bring on herself some troublesome rumors, spoiling her good mood.

In the warm afternoon sunshine, a secret decree arrived at Marquis Shengping Mansion

Shen Chengyao opened it and was startled. While he was worried that his daughter would suffer after marrying into the royal family, he couldn’t understand why even a marriage grant needed a secret decree?

Was it because they thought his family’s status was too low and they couldn’t grant the marriage openly?

Shen Chengyao was worried about this all afternoon and evening.

The next day, early morning, after discussing the state affairs, the emperor, during the court session, praised Miss Rui’an highly for her beauty, intelligence, kindness, and excellent character...

Anyway, he praised her as if she were a fairy descended from heaven, rarely seen on earth.

The ministers looked at each other and collectively thought that the emperor was finally ready to expand his harem.

The ministers were happy! Their daughters, granddaughters, nieces finally had a chance!

But Miss Rui’an? It seems too young, right? Why are the Emperor’s preferences always so weird!

So, a veteran minister braced the great disobedience and questioned the emperor: "Your Majesty, Miss Rui’an is too young. It’s absolutely inappropriate to bring her into the harem now. If Your Majesty really likes her, please wait for a few years. If Your Majesty is eager to expand the harem and start a family, Your Majesty can select among the suitable-aged daughters of the civil and military officials..."

"Stop! How preposterous!" The emperor’s face darkened as he listened, finally erupting.

All the ministers kneeled down, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger, please consider carefully!"

"Everybody, rise. Listen to me! I think Miss Rui’an is a rare good woman and she and the Sixth Prince are a match made in heaven, thus, I’m arranging their marriage."