Princess Huaiyang patted Gu Nan's hand with a hint of apology on her face.
"I had a good friend when I was in the boudoir. We were pregnant at the same time, and we agreed that if we each gave birth to a son and a daughter, we would get married.
But later, something happened to my good friend's husband's family. She followed her husband away from the capital and lost contact. I don't know whether she was born a boy or a girl.
I thought I would never see her again in this life, but who would have thought that a few days ago, my good friend's daughter actually found her in the Hou Mansion. "
Gu Nan had been hearing this quietly, and suddenly looked up.
"You came to our door a few days ago? What day was it?"
Princess Huaiyang suddenly felt panicked when she saw Gu Nan's big eyes that were as clear as water, with clear black and white.
Did Gu Nan notice something?
She said vaguely: "It was just last month, I can't remember the specific day."
Gu Nan: "It's strange. I take care of the house every day. How come I didn't know that someone came to look for a bride last month?"
Princess Huaiyang's eyes flashed slightly.
"Oh, I remembered that that day you went out to attend the Li family's flower viewing party, but you were not in the house.
The servant brought the person directly to me. Later, there were many things going on in the house, and I forgot to mention this to you. "
Gu Nan snorted, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
"I just asked casually, why does my mother-in-law look a little nervous?"
Seeing that she didn't suspect anything, Princess Huaiyang was secretly relieved.
"Isn't it just that I'm nervous? The child is holding the jade pendant that I agreed with my friend back then, and is asking to fulfill the marriage contract between the two families.
But Heng'er has already married you as the crown prince's wife, and the engagement between the two families cannot be fulfilled.
I'm really in a dilemma. I really have no choice, so I came to discuss this matter with you. "
Gu Nan lowered his eyes to hide the sarcasm in his eyes.
My friend's daughter?
Oh, in her previous life, her good mother-in-law also used these words to conceal Meng Yunshang's identity.
He kept saying that he couldn't bear to hurt her heart, so he kept Meng Yunshang and the child outside temporarily.
She felt that she had lost her virginity at the time, and felt sorry for Xie Heng's presence first, so she took the initiative to bring Meng Yunshang and the child into the house.
He even took the initiative to help cover up his child's identity as an unmarried adulterer, regardless of his own face.
But she didn't know that this good mother-in-law was eating and drinking from her, and she was planning on plotting against her with Meng Yunshang to the core.
In this life, she won't do it anymore.
She looked at Princess Huaiyang with an embarrassed look on her face.
"Yes, the prince has married me now, how should I fulfill my engagement?
How about I make peace with the prince and let him marry her? "
Princess Huaiyang's heart suffocated.
"You kid, what are you talking about? You are the wife of the prince who is being married by Heng'er Mingwei. How can a good couple get along with each other?"
She threw the question back calmly.
"What do you think, Prince?"
Princess Huaiyang looked embarrassed.
"Heng'er said that you were already wronged about what happened yesterday, so naturally I don't want you to be wronged again.
It's just that Yunshang is an orphan now. If we don't accept the engagement and we are afraid that she will cause trouble, we are in a dilemma. "
Gu Nan was not surprised, but she was still disgusted by the shamelessness and greed of the mother and son.
She not only wants to fulfill her love, but also wants to gain the Gu family's wealth.
It’s really hard for both sides to part with each other.
Princess Huaiyang then sighed: "That boy Yunshang is well-educated, gentle and virtuous, he is really a good boy.
She took the jade pendant from the Hou Mansion and focused on her marriage to Heng'er, saying that she was born to the Xie family and died as a ghost of the Xie family.
You have always been a good and considerate child with many ideas. Please help me think of a solution. "
Gu Nan took a deep breath and suppressed the anger rising in his heart.
This was to force her to take the initiative to take Meng Yunshang in.
she suggested very understandingly.
"If my mother-in-law recognizes her as an adopted daughter, if she is willing to get married, we will find a good match for her.
If she doesn't want to get married, the Hou Mansion will support her for the rest of her life. This will satisfy her wish to live as a member of the Xie family and die as a ghost of the Xie family.
Mother-in-law, do you think my idea is a good one? "
Princess Huaiyang felt a little pain in her heart at these words, and she almost said the words "wonderful fart".
She pressed the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief and said with red eyes:
"I mentioned the matter of adopting an adopted daughter, but Yun Shang didn't agree, and almost lost her mind and went to a dead end.
After all, it was the Hou Mansion's fault that came first. If word spread, both the prince and the Hou Mansion would be embarrassed.
Husband and wife are one body, the prince's face is not good-looking, and your face is also dull. "
Gu Nan looked embarrassed.
"My mother-in-law doesn't allow me to reconcile with the prince, and she doesn't want to be an adopted daughter. I can't bring her into the house as a concubine, right?"
Princess Huaiyang's heart skipped a beat.
What my son wants is an equal wife.
Before she could speak, Gu Nan said to herself: "But I am a plaything with a low status. She is the daughter of my mother's best friend. We can't do this to others.
I really can't think of any other way. How about I go out and find someone to ask about this kind of thing? "
"No." Princess Huaiyang was shocked and spoke quickly.
Seeing that Gu Nan refused to answer any more questions, she could only stroke her chest to calm down her breath before speaking on her own.
"How about letting Heng'er marry Yun Shang as an equal wife? In this way, we will not only protect the reputation of our Marquis House, but also won't let Yun Shang go to a dead end. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"
"Plain wife?"
Gu Nan's voice rose slightly.
"According to imperial law, those who are over forty and have no children can only marry an equal wife if they want to have an heir.
I have been married into the Marquis's residence for three years. I have been in charge of the affairs of state in the morning and dusk, and have managed the household affairs. I have done nothing wrong.
Moreover, the prince and I have not yet consummated our marriage, and there is no talk of children and heirs. However, my mother-in-law wants to marry the prince to an equal wife.
My mother-in-law wants the face of the Marquis Mansion, and she wants to save Miss Yunshang. The prince wants to enjoy the blessings of everyone, but what about my face?
I didn't do anything wrong, why should I let my mother-in-law slap me in the face like this? Why should we bear the humiliation and grievance of a husband marrying an equal wife? "
Although he was not surprised by Princess Huaiyang's words, Gu Nan couldn't help but tremble with anger when thinking about the events of his previous life.
Princess Huaiyang was quite disapproving of her question.
Since Gu Nan has married into the Xie family, she should wholeheartedly consider the Hou Mansion and her son's face.
So what if I feel a little wronged?
What's more, her son is a good man among men. He was already wronged by marrying Gu Nan, a merchant girl. Now it is appropriate for him to marry Fang Ping's wife.
But this cannot be said on the table.
She patted Gu Nan's hand, apologetically.
"Good boy, I know this proposal makes you feel wronged, but we women, after we get married and become someone's daughter-in-law, how can we not feel wronged?
It's been this way for generations, just get through it and you'll be fine, not to mention that it's a natural thing for a man to have three wives and four concubines.
I promise you, even if Yunshang comes in and becomes a common wife, her status will never surpass that of you, the head wife. "
Gu Nan said nothing with a sullen face.
Princess Huaiyang gritted her teeth.
"Good boy, I really have no choice but to beg you. If you don't agree, I will kneel down for you."
She said, pretending to kneel down.
Of course, Gu Nan couldn't let her kneel down and reach out to grab her.
"My mother-in-law is trying to shorten my life. You are an elder, so why should you kneel down to your daughter-in-law?
Besides, I didn’t say that I didn’t agree with the prince marrying an equal wife. "
Princess Huaiyang's eyes lit up, "So you agree?"
But there was doubt in his heart: Gu Nan just agreed like this? Why don't I believe it?
As soon as the smile spread on his face, he heard Gu Nan speak lightly.
"but....."
