They are both sons. One begged to break off the engagement for the sake of his own future and face, and the other put his face and dignity at the lowest level in order to prevent the emperor and his ministers from being separated. Even the emperor, who had always been partial, felt a little soft-hearted at this moment. .
The emperor couldn't bear it, but the queen persisted. Of course the emperor understood that letting Xie Suyu marry the girl from the Wang family was the best outcome. The girl from the Wang family was worthy of the title of seventh princess, but the girl from the Wang family had already given the title earlier. Married to the prince.
Now, because of the damage to her reputation, marrying the seventh prince has somewhat wronged the seventh prince.
Although the emperor couldn't bear it, he finally agreed, firstly because the queen insisted, and secondly because this was indeed the best solution.
Only this time, the emperor did not directly cancel the engagement and then grant another marriage. Instead, he called Mr. Wang into the palace and discussed it in detail, which was regarded as giving Mr. Wang some dignity.
The Wang family was able to endure in the court for a long time, so they knew how to advance and retreat. He asked the female family members to comfort Wang Xianyu. After everything was settled, the emperor took him out of the Qintian Prison and only said that he watched the sky at night. Saying that the daughter of the Wang family is destined to be the seventh prince can be regarded as giving the Wang family some dignity.
The day when the edict was issued happened to be the winter solstice, which was very cold. According to the custom in the south, people eat dumplings, glutinous rice balls and red bean glutinous rice during the winter solstice. When Qu Lian got the news and came to spread the message, Xu Qingmo was being pulled by Mrs. Xu. Make dumplings in the house.
When Qu Lian saw Madam Xu was there, she shut up and said nothing. Finally, it was Qiu Chan who said, "Madam, Your Majesty has given the Wang family another imperial edict granting marriage!"
"Who was given the marriage again?" Mrs. Xu frowned.
"The girl from the eldest family of the Wang family has been remarried to the seventh prince!" Qiu Chan said softly.
Mrs. Xu was stunned for a moment, and then sighed: "It's not surprising. Although my reputation is damaged, it is still better than marrying that Crown Prince who is always merciful!"
Xu Qingmo, who was sitting aside, raised her eyebrows slightly. Things had completely gone in the direction she hoped for, and she had fulfilled Wang Xianyu's instructions.
"Mo Mo's dumplings are really beautifully made!" Madam Xu couldn't help but praise as she looked at the dumplings in Xu Qingmo's hand.
"Forget it about making dumplings, why do you still have to make red bean and glutinous rice?" Xu Qingmo looked up at Mrs. Xu with a puzzled face.
Mrs. Xu patiently explained: "Your grandma is from the south. Southerners eat dumplings, glutinous rice balls and red bean glutinous rice during the Winter Solstice. You haven't returned to your grandma's house for many years, but your grandma's house You still have to remember the rules! You also have to remember your biological mother’s kindness!”
Xu Qingmo was not surprised by Mrs. Xu’s explanation. Over the years, Mrs. Xu had been very good to their brothers and sisters, but she never tabooed mentioning their biological mothers. She was even a little afraid that they would forget their biological mothers, so during the festival, she , always thinking about the rules of southerners.
"Mother, why do you always remind us that you are not our biological mother?" Xu Qingmo suddenly looked up at Mrs. Xu and asked seriously.
Mrs. Xu was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Because of this fact, you have your biological mother, and she cares about you very much. I don't want her to become more and more blurred in your memory!"
"Then don't worry, will we think you are your stepmother?" Xu Qingmo frowned slightly.
Madam Xu smiled: "I was originally your stepmother! I treat you well because I really like you and want to raise you up well, but I will never be the mother who gave birth to you. Ah, she gave birth to you with her flesh and blood, you must always remember her!"
Xu Qingmo looked at Mrs. Xu for a long time, and suddenly seemed to be discouraged: "So, when will you use your own flesh and blood to raise a child that belongs only to you?"
Mrs. Xu was stunned for a moment, then she gently tapped Xu Qingmo's forehead with her index finger: "Make dumplings well!"
Xu Qingmo didn't speak anymore. Just when she was about to wrap the dumplings, Mrs. Xu suddenly remembered: "By the way, your second uncle's marriage has also been decided. In May next year, once your eldest brother's marriage is over, It’s time to arrange your second uncle’s marriage!”
"Is she the woman from the merchant that my mother is interested in?" Xu Qingmo raised his eyebrows slightly.
Madam Xu smiled: "Exactly, she is a quiet and polite girl. Something happened that day, and you didn't even get to see that girl."
Xu Qingmo put down the last dumpling in his hand: "We held a banquet and made two couples. Can I receive a matchmaker red envelope from them?"
"What a beautiful idea you have!" Mrs. Xu laughed, "But when the New Year starts, we should get busy. First, it's your eldest brother's marriage, then your second uncle's marriage, and it's time to start planning your marriage. , I have to find you a son-in-law that you like!"
Xu Qingmo touched his nose and remained silent.
Mrs. Xu thought Xu Qingmo was embarrassed, so she didn't continue talking.
Because it was the winter solstice, Marquis Ning Yuan rarely came back early. The family sat together to have dinner together and talked about the usual things. Halfway through the meal, Marquis Ning Yuan suddenly looked at Xu Qingmo: "The matter between the seventh prince and the Wang family girl is yours." Come up with an idea!”
Xu Qingmo happened to be drinking soup and was choked to the point of being speechless. Xu Yanquan on the side quickly lowered his head.
Marquis Ningyuan glanced at Xu Yanquan, then frowned: "Why, you also know?"
Xu Yanquan dared not speak, he lowered his head and remained silent.
Xu Qingmo was silent for a long time, but he still responded bravely: "Entrusted by others!"
"You are so entrusted by others, you are not afraid that His Majesty will find out and take your head?" Marquis Ningyuan frowned, "Do you think you have done everything flawlessly?"
"It's not watertight, but there is absolutely no evidence to prove that I did it!" Xu Qingmo said very softly, but everyone at the table could still hear it clearly!
Marquis Ning Yuan frowned: "Xu Qingmo, you are really bold now! Is it possible that you think His Majesty must have evidence to convict you?"
Xu Qingmo curled his lips: "The prince himself failed to live up to his expectations. He has already caused a lot of bad things before we got married. No wonder the girl doesn't like him! If the prince had been more successful, my father would have risked his majesty to prevent me from marrying the prince. Are you arguing with His Majesty about the risk of beheading?"
Marquis Ningyuan was speechless.
Mrs. Xu quickly came out to smooth things over: "When did your relationship with Miss Wang become so good?"
"I don't have any feelings for her, I just don't like the prince!" Xu Qingmo said coldly, "If the prince hadn't approved the Widow's Square case, I don't believe those cowards in the Lin family would have been so bold!"
