Imperial Palace, Xiaguang Hall.
Cao Luoxia held a black cat in her arms and listened quietly to Qin Huan talking aside.
She couldn't give any advice on court matters, and her brother Cao Changqing had always made the decision.
"Huan'er, you'd better discuss these matters with your uncle."
Qin Huan smiled slightly, knowing that his mother and concubine did not understand government affairs, and he was just here to share his joy.
The day before yesterday, Qi Tianzheng, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, came to visit, and his words were tacitly understood.
Unlike other departments, the Ministry of Industry's finances are quite generous. There is no sharp edge in politics, and there will be no competition for it. On the ground, it cannot be underestimated.
Qin Huan knew that his father was very fond of skilled craftsmen. If he could make achievements in this area, he would definitely be loved by his father and it would also appear that he had no desire for power.
Cao Luoxia was very pleased. Her son seemed to have grown up overnight and became keen on court affairs. Although she had never thought that her son could ascend to the dragon throne, her brother had always hoped that Huan'er would actively strive for it.
"Concubine, I will go find my uncle later. However, today I want to tell my concubine that my child will marry the second lady of the Lin family."
Cao Luoxia nodded and said with a smile, "Mother knows."
She said to the palace maid beside her: "Caihe, bring the seven-colored glazed hairpin awarded by the Holy One."
The little palace maid hurriedly went to get the colored hairpin.
"For my mother's sake, I will give Miss Lin an imperial hairpin."
"Concubine, the child is talking about Miss Lin Er."
Cao Luoxia couldn't help but concentrate, what does this mean?
"Huan'er, what did you say?"
"Mother, the bride will be replaced on the wedding day."
The little palace maid fumbled and took the colorful glazed hairpin.
At this time, Cao Luoxia was helpless, and she waved her hand to the palace maid beside her.
"You all get down."
"Yes, concubine."
Only mother and son were left in the palace.
Cao Luoxia put her hands on the cat, as if she was no longer in the mood to pet the cat.
Huan'er had previously said that she would marry the direct concubine of the Lin family, but then she suddenly changed her mind and said that she would become a side concubine.
Now we have to exchange the eldest lady of the Lin family with the second lady. What if this kind of thing is exposed?
"Huan'er..."
The more Cao Luoxia thought about it, the more confused she became. The hand she placed on the cat unconsciously became a little heavier.
The cat seemed to be no longer at ease and became coy in her arms.
"Mother, my child has made up his mind."
Qin Huan saw that the black cat was not very honest and wanted to jump out of his mother's arms, so he reached out to suppress its neck.
The cat turned its head, bit him hard, then quickly jumped out of Cao Luoxia's arms and ran away.
What a little beast with sharp teeth and sharp mouth!
Qin Huan touched the bitten finger with a sullen look on his face, and saw a drop of blood starting to gush out, and then it couldn't stop dripping all over the floor.
"Let you provoke it!"
Cao Luoxia got up and got a handkerchief, and then called the maid outside the door to get a basin of water.
"Huan'er, have you really thought about it? Do you really like the second lady of the Lin family?"
Cao Luoxia sighed and wiped away the blood with a handkerchief.
"Be patient, squeeze out all the blood and then clean it."
Qin Huan watched her treating his wounds, and suddenly thought of Lin Yi using silver needles.
"Mother Concubine, my child really likes her. For her sake, my child no longer wants to pretend to be the graceful King Huan. My child must do whatever it takes!"
Cao Luoxia stopped what she was doing. In her memory, Huan'er had never said such a thing.
She stared at Qin Huan's eyes carefully, but she didn't expect that his eyes were full of cruelty.
Is this still my own Huan'er?
"Huan'er...you..."
"Concubine, the child has his own ideas. It's just that the Ye family has troubled Concubine and uncle to put more thought into it."
In order to stabilize his position, Qin Huan also chose the Ye family.
If he marries with them, even if Qin Zhe marries the daughter of Deputy Prime Minister Lou, he will have all the weapons in his hands, which is a wonderful move.
He knew that the Ye family had never liked to participate in court, but he heard that Miss Ye's family had a soft spot for Qin Shuihan.
Since the Ye family has no objection to marrying the royal family, as the prince, he has a chance.
Cao Luoxia still felt uneasy in her heart.
"Huan'er, aren't you afraid of offending King Han?"
Qin Huan shook his head. He had already been offended, so what was there to be afraid of?
"Lin Weifu will definitely help the child with this matter. Mother and concubine don't have to worry."
The next day.
In the winter morning, the sun has not yet shined on the earth, and it is really cold.
Qin Huan shrank his neck and pulled the erected collar.
Today he was wearing a gorgeous dark satin robe. Although it was not a fur coat, it was thick and very warm.
The only flaw is that the neckline is inlaid with hibiscus patterns. Although it looks good, it doesn't fit the neck well, and the cold wind goes straight in.
The carriage finally stopped.
"Your Majesty, we have arrived at Lin Mansion."
Qin Huan pulled the curtain and jumped out of the carriage.
Zhen Fei immediately stepped forward and knocked on the door.
Butler Liu hurriedly opened the door. He was very surprised that someone came to visit so early. The boy who cleaned up in the early morning had not yet started working.
But when he saw Qin Huan in a gorgeous robe, he was slightly stunned and at a loss.
"Steward Liu, I have something important to discuss with General Lin, and I hope you can pass it on."
Butler Liu looked embarrassed. The master was still sleeping at this time, but the visitor was King Huan, so he could only bite the bullet and send the message.
Just as he was about to turn around, he was blocked by Zhen Fei.
"Butler, it's freezing cold, how can you let the prince wait outside?"
Butler Liu quickly apologized.
"This old slave is ignorant, please your lord, please don't blame me."
After saying that, he immediately led Qin Huan to the living room with humility.
Qin Huan glanced at him coldly.
The old eyes are dim and have no sharp eyesight.
When they arrived at the hall, Butler Liu immediately ordered his servants to serve a pot of hot tea and snacks.
"King Huan, please wait a moment, I will go and inform the master immediately."
"Thank you, Butler Liu."
Qin Huan showed a false smile.
Seeing the butler leaving, he immediately closed his mouth. He had always been the image of a handsome gentleman, and he really couldn't change it for a while.
He snorted coldly. He would see Lin Weifu later and see how he could take him down!
The fireplace in the hall was getting hotter and hotter.
Qin Huan pulled his collar, the temperature was just right.
He stood up and put his hands behind his back, admiring the calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall.
After a cup of tea, Lin Weifu staggered over. Before he had time to wash up, he wondered what would happen if Qin Huan came to visit him so early in the morning.
Do you want to regret your marriage?
"King Huan, I am late. I hope that King Huan will forgive me."
Qin Huan glanced at his lamentable beard and said straight to the point: "My father-in-law is out of town, and my son-in-law came here today to discuss something."
After speaking, Qin Huan made a gesture to please sit down.
The sound of "father-in-law" made Lin Weifu tremble. He sat in the main seat with a sly voice, feeling anxious in his heart.
Although the wedding was the day after tomorrow, Qin Huan would come to visit at this time and address him as his father-in-law, which really frightened him.
"...Sister-in-law...I'm sorry, they're all family members, but it doesn't matter."
"Father-in-law, do you want to hold the weapon talisman safely?"
Qin Huan looked confident, he didn't believe Lin Weifu could resist the temptation of the military talisman.
Lin Weifu's expression suddenly became stiff. He had fought on the battlefield all his life and finally became a lieutenant general. How could he not want to hold the military talisman in his hand.
He missed the killing on the battlefield, and the pleasure of piercing the enemy's chest with one swing of his spear, but unfortunately now...
Seeing his nostalgic look, Qin Huan couldn't help but chuckle.
"As long as my father-in-law is willing to do a favor for my son-in-law, the military talisman will be no problem."
Lin Weifu originally hoped that Yi'er could say a few nice words in front of King Han. After all, Qin Huan resisted Xuan'er and he never thought that he would be willing to help him.
But now Qin Huan actually offered to help him secure the military talisman, and he couldn't help but be extremely excited.
"As long as I, Lin Weifu, can help, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."
"Father-in-law made a strong statement."
Qin Huan took out two bottles from his arms.
"Father-in-law, this white bottle is Ruanjin Powder, and this red bottle is Absence Pills. It will only make people lose consciousness within a few hours."
After saying that, Qin Huan put the bottle on the table beside him.
Lin Weifu looked shocked.
"This... may I ask my son-in-law what is he going to do?"
"On the wedding day, I hope it is Miss Lin Er who will be sent to Prince Huan's Mansion. Xuan'er is pregnant with my son-in-law's flesh and blood, so naturally no one will dare to touch her. She will always be my son-in-law's concubine."
"King Huan, what do you mean!"
Lin Weifu made a deep voice, his face full of anger.
"Father-in-law, do you think King Han will help you stabilize the weapon talisman? King Han originally took Yier away from me. I am just taking back what originally belonged to me."
Qin Huan didn't notice Lin Weifu's anger at all. He picked up the teacup next to him and took a sip.
There was silence.
"What do you want to do with Yi'er?"
Lin Weifu was like a deflated rubber ball, his tone full of compromise.
"Father-in-law, don't worry. My son-in-law likes your wife very much and will not treat her badly."
Xincao Pavilion.
Lin Yi picked up the wedding dress in her hand and looked at it again and again.
This wedding dress was custom-made by Qin Shuihan for himself. The color is so bright and the embroidery is so exquisite. It deserves to be made by an old tailor in the palace.
She stroked the pattern on her wedding dress, including a pair of mandarin ducks hugging each other on the chest, with large lotus flowers as the background, and the skirt was embroidered with the pattern of a hundred sons and a hundred blessings, which was lifelike.
All cuffs and skirts are decorated with gold threads and inlaid with gemstones and glass.
so beautiful! So luxurious!
Sure enough, there is no need to doubt the aesthetics of the ancients.
It was just the series of matching clothes on the side that made Lin Yi dumbfounded.
She picked up a red blouse and looked at another long embroidered red robe on hand.
Then there is a red long coat next to it.
Which one should be worn underneath?
Lin Yi looked at the pile of clothes in front of her and couldn't help feeling worried. They looked much more complicated than usual clothes.
She didn’t have the confidence to wear it herself!
"Bi Yue, there are so many clothes, will you help me wear them?"
"Miss, a nun from the palace will come over to dress you up that day."
"oh…"
Lin Yi caressed the wedding dress and breathed a sigh of relief.
She sat down on the bed and began to imagine Qin Shuihan wearing wedding clothes.
"Is King Han's wedding dress also red?"
"Miss, there are two colors: red and black."
Seeing that she liked red so much, Biyue thought that she should immediately send a message to her master. The princess liked red, so that her master would not have to worry about choosing the color.
Lin Yi hugged the clothes and continued to imagine Qin Shuihan wearing wedding clothes, as if her saliva was about to flow out.
Biyue couldn't help but laugh, and she quietly left the boudoir to find Li Shang.
After walking around, I saw Li Shang leaning against the corner with his eyes closed.
Biyue deliberately tested him and walked over quietly.
Whoosh——
Li Shang turned around and flew up to the eaves.
"Sister Biyue, you don't need to sneak up on me. I heard your footsteps."
Biyue also showed off her Qinggong skills and jumped up.
A series of kicks and an own goal.
Li Shang turned somersaults several times, always keeping his distance from her.
Biyue stopped. Sure enough, Li Shang was so skilled in Qinggong that he couldn't get close to him at all.
No need to fight this!
"I admit defeat and give the master a message. The princess likes red."
Li Shang chuckled and turned to Biyue.
"I'll go right away."
Just as he was about to start his Qing Kung Fu, he suddenly turned around and said to Biyue: "Someone is here, and he looks like General Lin."
Biyue looked into the distance and saw a figure rushing towards Xincao Pavilion. As the figure got closer, she also saw that the figure was General Lin.
"You have such good eyesight. Go and report the news quickly. With me here, you don't have to worry about the princess's safety."
Biyue jumped down with a swish, she opened the door and walked to Lin Yi.
"Miss, General Lin is here."
It's so late, why is Lin Weifu here?
Lin Yi put away her smile, hid the wedding dress in front of her behind the screen, and walked towards the outer hall.
"Father."
Lin Yi put on a business smile.
"My father is here to see how you are getting ready. You are getting married the day after tomorrow. Is everything okay?"
Lin Weifu stared at Lin Yi's little face, which was slightly red and glowing. After all, he was a man about to get married, so his complexion was different.
If she were given to King Huan, would she never recognize herself as her father again in this life?
Lin Yi didn't notice his look, thinking that Qin Shuihan had already taken care of everything big and small. Even the wedding dress was the style he chose. What else was left to prepare?
"All that is missing is the dowry that the father prepared for his daughter."
"Haha... No problem, I'm ready to be a father."
Lin Weifu replied with a guilty look on his face.
Ever since Qin Huan came to visit early in the morning, he hadn't thought about anything else all day long. He was just struggling with what to do.
Lin Yi's heart sank. This tone didn't sound like a dowry.
Too much!
"Yier, you will be Princess Han in the future. Can you help me say a few words of kindness to my father in front of King Han? My father's military talisman is still in my hand, but my body... is inconvenient. I don't know how long I can keep it..."
Lin Yi blinked. Did he come to his boudoir so late just to ask himself to use Qin Shuihan to help him deduct the military talisman?
It’s simply wishful thinking!
Why didn't you mention your dowry?
"Father, the emperor has the final say regarding the military talisman, and there is nothing King Han can do about it."
Lin Yi spoke carefully and without hesitation.
"Yes, yes, what Yi'er said is absolutely true..."
Lin Weifu felt a chill in his heart. This daughter had no intention of helping him at all.
He glanced at Lin Yi again.
It happened that their eyes were facing each other.
Lin Yi still had a smile on her lips, but her heart was full of contempt, how could she have such a father.
Lin Weifu also laughed dryly, it seems that this daughter cannot be expected to say a few nice words in front of King Han.
Then you can't blame yourself for not thinking about the love between father and daughter.
