After Princess Changqing heard the summons from Empress Dowager Wei, she hurriedly took a phoenix chariot to Cining Palace and met Empress Dowager Wei.
Princess Chang Qing was very happy when she heard that He Chengqi was going to be a matchmaker at first; but later when she heard that the Queen Mother Wei said that the woman was actually the princess of Huanyu, she couldn't help but be confused and said incoherently: "No...it can't be done, Sister-in-law of the Emperor, this is Absolutely not…”
Queen Mother Wei's face darkened and she said coldly: "Why is this? Isn't the majestic princess of the current dynasty not worthy of a second son from a concubine in your family?"
Princess Chang Qing bit her lip and said calmly: "No, it's not..."
Queen Mother Wei glanced sideways at her and snorted: "Then the imperial sister dislikes Huan Yu's double score and is no longer a virgin?"
Princess Chang Qing said in panic: "Sister-in-law, how dare you, little sister? Huanyu has golden branches and jade leaves. She is naturally beautiful. I'm afraid Qi'er is not worthy of the princess!"
Queen Mother Wei's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, with a cold light, "Why do you say such things, imperial sister? Your second young master has both political integrity and talent, and a first-class character. Huan Yu has also admired him for a long time!"
Princess Chang Qing's eyes suddenly shrank and she murmured: "What?... Is this Huanyu's own intention? Why did she do this?"
Empress Dowager Wei glanced at her impatiently and said, "My dear sister, just now you promised that everything will be decided by me. Now you can't go back on your word!"
Princess Chang Qing was speechless, and after a while she said: "It's just that for such a big matter, my little sister can't make the decision alone. Sister-in-law, can you please allow me to go back and discuss it with your consort?"
Queen Mother Wei said in a cold voice: "Okay, the Ai family is waiting for your letter."...
Princess Chang Qing came out of the palace in a daze, feeling that her soul was lost and her heart was clueless. The moment she sat in the phoenix chariot blankly, she only felt that her body was light and empty, and her eyes were also blurred. It was as if he was plunged into a hazy darkness.
Back at home, she told He Yuting about the incident with great concern.
After hearing this, He Yuting slumped down on his chair as if he had fallen from a high place to the bottom of a valley. He was stunned for a long time and was speechless. At the end, he smiled bitterly and said: "This is really a coincidence of evil and God's will!"
Princess Chang Qing frowned, looked at He Yuting blankly and said, "Consort, why do you think Huanyu did this?"
He Yuting said: "No need to ask, she must be taking revenge on Zhi Chao."
Princess Chang Qing sighed: "It's just that she would never have thought in her dreams that Zhichao and Qi'er are actually brothers. Alas, what a sin!"
He Yuting sighed softly and said nothing.
Princess Changqing asked: "Consort, what do you think we should do?"
He Yuting said with a sad face: "What else can we do? The Queen Mother is nominally asking you to come to the palace to discuss the matter with her, but in fact she is giving you an order! It is hard to disobey the king's orders. If you don't agree, wouldn't it be a crime of deceiving the king?"
Princess Chang Qing looked blank and said: "So, we can only agree to this marriage?"
He Yuting said: "That's the only way. What's more, Huanyu has golden branches and jade leaves, is well-educated, and is a dignified princess of the current dynasty. He and Qi'er are cousins. If they can get married, wouldn't they be overjoyed and happy and kiss together? This kind of thing No matter how many people look forward to good things, they can't come to you, so why should you reject them without the sense of humor?"
Princess Chang Qing said angrily: "But don't forget, Huanyu was also Lin'er's wife! How unbecoming is it for two brothers to marry the same wife? Besides, are you doing this worthy of my Lin'er?" "
He Yuting said gloomily in his eyes: "Then what can you do? Besides, we can't just blame Huanyu for being willful in this matter. Zhichao also has a big responsibility in it! It was he who failed Huanyu first and started the chaos. Forsaken."
Princess Chang Qing's heart trembled when she heard this, and unprecedented anger welled up in her heart. She glared at him hatefully and said: "What do you mean? Are you saying that Zhichao brought the blame on himself? Besides, why did Zhichao start to mess up? Finally gave up? He originally wanted to get along well with Huanyu, but the relationship between the two was not harmonious and they couldn't get along anymore. He had no choice but to propose separation! He Yuting, let me ask you, is Zhichao your son? , Who are you talking to?"
"It's a three-way relationship, let alone his own son. Alas, this Chang Qing is really a good protector of calves!" He Yuting couldn't help but smile bitterly.
He smoothed over his somewhat turbulent emotions and echoed her: "Yes, yes, you are right, they were separated because they had a bad relationship and had no other choice. But after all, a slap can't do it. Hibiki, both of us should be responsible for things developing to this point!
"Although Huanyu is a bit arrogant and willful in his work, is Zhichao impeccable in his work? If he hadn't gone his own way and abandoned Huanyuxiu back to the Jinling Palace without leaving any room for maneuver afterwards - Huanyu Yu wouldn’t retaliate against him like this!”
Having said this, he paused slightly, his deep eyes flashing with tiny waves, and said in a deep voice: "Chang Qing, which parent do you think doesn't sincerely think about their children? Of course I don't think about it now. I want to be with our son, but the matter is already here, do you have a better way to solve the problem? Can you persuade Huanyu to change his mind, withdraw his revenge on Zhichao, and stop marrying Qier? "
He Yuting's seemingly casual reminder awakened Princess Chang Qing's confused mind.
A flash of light suddenly flashed through her originally dark eyes, "You are right, I should go find Huanyu and have a good talk with her - maybe she knows about the relationship between Cheng Qi and Zhichao , you will change your mind and take back this ridiculous decision."
"I hope so." He Yuting nodded approvingly, then shook his head almost invisible.
At this time, his expression was as mixed as a painting, and various complex emotions were changing on his face several times. He seemed to want to say something more, but finally stopped holding back and just sighed with a heavy heart...
Jinling Palace, in the flower hall at the back.
Princess Huanyu was sitting dully, Wu Xu was playing with an exquisite and clear jade Ruyi, feeling bored and distracted.
At this time, the girl Xiangyun walked in in panic, lowered her eyebrows and said: "Princess, Princess Changqing is outside asking to see you."
Huanyu's expression froze for a moment; she quickly came to her senses and said expressionlessly: "Please."
After a while, Princess Changqing walked in surrounded by Biyun, Yancui and other maids.
Huan Yu quickly stood up and walked forward with a spring breeze on her face, "Oh, aunt, what kind of fragrant wind brought you here?"
Princess Chang Qing's clear eyes flashed with brilliance, and she said with a smile: "You girl, your mouth is still so frowny!"
Huan Yu said with a full smile: "Auntie, please sit down. Xiangyun, serve tea."
Princess Chang Qing turned to the attendants on the left and right and said, "You all should stand down!"
After retreating, Princess Chang Qing whispered: "Huanyu, my aunt never goes to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. I am here today to ask you something."
Huan Yu sat down lazily and continued to play with the jade Ruyi in his hand. If he didn't care, he said, "What's the matter?"
Princess Chang Qing said angrily: "Damn girl, you are still pretending to be confused with your aunt! Yesterday I went to the palace to see the Queen Mother, and she told me everything about you."
Huanyu stopped what she was doing, slowly raised her head, glanced at Princess Changqing with watery eyes, and said leisurely: "So, my aunt knows everything about me and Qi'er? Oh, this couldn't be better. Yes! Auntie, I just want to discuss with you the specific matters regarding my marriage to Qi'er."
The sadness in Princess Chang Qing's eyes flashed past, and she said numbly: "Huan Yu."
Huan Yu's eyebrows were dancing and she said: "Auntie, when do you think the wedding between me and Qi'er should be held? Today is August 27th. It seems that it is too late this month, so let's choose the next month. Later , I asked someone to check the date, do I have to choose a good and auspicious day, don’t you think so, aunt?"
Princess Chang Qing was pale and speechless.
Huan Yu said in high spirits again: "As for the dowry, my mother has already prepared it for me. By the way, I also asked the most famous tailor in the city to make a beautiful wedding dress. I haven't had time to put it on yet." Is it suitable to try it? Now I will put it on and show it to my aunt - come on, go get my set of clothes immediately!"
Princess Chang Qing couldn't bear it anymore and said: "No need!"
Huan Yu asked curiously: "What's wrong, aunt?"
Princess Chang Qing said seriously: "Huan Yu, are you really determined to marry Qi'er?"
Huan Yu said: "Yes, what's wrong?"
"You will never regret it?"
"certainly!"
Princess Chang Qing considered the words and spoke slowly: "Huanyu, marriage is a lifelong matter and is no longer a trivial matter. You must not act hastily because of temporary anger. Even if you regret it later, it will be too late.
"You said you wanted to marry Qi'er, but how much do you know about him? Do you like him? Do you love him?... Huanyu, my aunt advises you to be cautious in this matter and think twice before you act. ah!"
Huanyu's face suddenly darkened, and she said coldly: "Auntie, you don't need to persuade me any more. I have thought about this matter very clearly. I want to marry He Chengqi now, and I can promise you that for today I will never regret this decision in my life!”
Princess Chang Qing sighed: "But why is this? You obviously don't love Qi'er——"
Huanyu's mist-filled eyes turned, and she laughed sadly: "So what, I did love Ling Yun before, but what happened? What is unforgettable, true love, everything is fake... ...There is no good man in the world, I hate him, I hate him...Hahaha..."
She smiled as if something was choking her throat, and her eyes were filled with tears; she covered her face with her hands, her shoulders shaking constantly, looking extremely sad.
Princess Chang Qing looked at her heartbroken look and couldn't help but feel sad in her heart. She said dumbly: "So, are you doing this just to get revenge on Zhichao?"
Huanyu wiped away her tears and raised her face. Her tearful eyes were like the dim moon hidden in the dark clouds. "That's right. I married He Chengqi just to get revenge on him! I just want everyone in the world to know that I am now The man I married is ten times better than the man named Ling. Without him, I will still live well!..."
Princess Chang Qing said in a thick voice: "But Huan Yu, why are you doing this?"
