In the past, few people visited Jiaoyuan Palace. Today, two cute and precious babies suddenly came. They were the legitimate sons of Empress Yuan and Wang Lu's family. They attracted many people staying in the palace to come and take a look.
Now that the two babies were making such a fuss, the palace people who came to see the babies all turned their attention to their beautiful maid sister Yuan Ning.
Even though Yuan Ning had a fair face and thick skin, she was stared at by these people until her cheeks turned red and her watery eyes dodged and hid, she was really embarrassed.
"You two, don't talk nonsense!" The shy Yuan Ning sister was very delicate and fierce. She glared at the two babies one by one, with gritted teeth in her gentle tone.
She was obviously very fierce, but anyone could hear her emphasis. She emphasized helplessly - sister is going to be angry!
Baby Chayin didn't listen. Seeing the red-faced and angry sister Yuan Ning, she giggled happily, just like an annoying little bad fox.
Emperor Cheng De also heard what was going on here. He looked at Yuan Ning's back holding the baby from a distance, and recalled that when he saw the baby for the first time that day, he also heard her helpless threats through the wall.
"This maid is not bad," the old emperor smiled, and suddenly asked the old eunuch beside him, "Whose girl have all the children of the Wang family in Mobei married?"
Mingfu looked at Emperor Cheng De sipping tea and smiling casually, and frowned slightly, "Your Majesty, as far as I know, none of the young men in the Mobei Palace seem to be married..."
"Huh?" The old emperor was shocked and surprised. He looked at the old eunuch beside him in disbelief, "How old are the sons of King Mobei! Not married yet? Don't be stupid like you. I forgot about it”
Speaking of his careless son's careless marriage, Emperor Cheng De laughed and gloated.
Mingfu smiled awkwardly and replied seriously, "Your Majesty, you must be right. A few years ago, when the Xi army did not attack Chongyuling, King Mobei wanted to hold a happy event for his eldest son and second son. They all went up to Zhongshu Pavilion."
When the sons of the royal family in Mobei got married, they all had to report to the court.
In the name of asking for instructions, in fact, as the king of Xinjiang, King Mobei expressed his loyalty to the court, which meant that the court would also decide on the affairs of his heirs. The imperial court will not interfere. After receiving the news, it will reward you as usual, and even grant marriage by imperial decree to show the harmony between the emperor and his ministers.
The King of Mobei held a heavy army and was the only king with a different surname in this dynasty who had a border general to control the territory and seal the territory. There have been ongoing wars on the border recently, and King Mobei is being relied upon by the court. His eldest son and his second son are getting married, but the court is concerned about important events.
"Huh? Why don't I have any impression? I've handed over all the papers, why didn't I succeed?" Emperor Cheng De frowned in confusion.
"Because... as soon as this Zhezi arrived in the capital, the eight-hundred-mile urgent Tangbao from the border also entered the court. The Xi army suddenly united with all the troops in the north to launch a full-scale raid on the northern border. The King of Mobei and his subordinates led the troops to fight. Naturally, there was no It's time for a happy event. This battle lasted for several years, and then Princess Mo..."
Ming Fu glanced at the little milk bag fluttering happily with butterflies in the flower field, and sighed, "The princes of Mobei have lost their trust. They have observed their filial piety for three years, and it is even more impossible for them to marry."
Xiao Chayin is not yet three years old, and Daxiao in Mobei Palace is not yet three years old.
It's just that the Wei family was the home of a military general during the war, and it was unlucky to wear mourning clothes, so Xiao Chayin did not wear sackcloth or mourning.
After being reminded by Ming Fu, Emperor Cheng De also figured out what was going on back then. The relaxation in his eyes was no longer there, only heaviness remained in his eyes.
Looking at Xiao Chayin playing in the field again, Emperor Cheng De sighed deeply.
The old emperor was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke, "How old will the young master of Mobei Mansion be next year?"
Mingfu thought for a moment and replied, "The prince of Mobei was born in the seventeenth year of Chengde. He should be twenty-three next year..."
"Is the Prince of Mobei only in his early twenties?" Emperor Cheng De looked stunned again.
Mingfu knew why Emperor Chengde was so surprised. He bowed and reminded, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince of Mobei has been on the battlefield with King Mobei since he was six years old."
The old emperor was silent for a while. After a long time, he sighed and waved his hand to signal Mingfu to continue.
"The second young master is in his prime this year and will be twenty-one next year. The third young master and the fourth young master are twins. They will be eighteen next year. The fifth young master will be thirteen next year. The sixth young master is still young and will only be seven years old next year."
Emperor Chengde listened and said lightly "Hmm", his eyes were far away, and he was deep and unpredictable.
After an unknown amount of time, Emperor Chengde slowly withdrew his distant gaze. He looked towards the flower field where the babies were playing, and accidentally glanced at Yuan Ning, who was talking to Jing Qing with her head down, her eyes moving slightly.
"Ming Fu, when the two sons of the Mobei royal family announced their marriage, did they say which family they wanted to marry?"
Mingfu was stunned for a moment, followed Emperor Chengde's gaze and saw Yuan Ning's back, and immediately understood what Emperor Chengde meant.
"This...should be clearly stated, but it may not include the girl's name. May I go check it out?"
Emperor Cheng De frowned and watched Yuan Ning holding flowers in one hand and lifting the two babies up from the flower field with the other hand. He had a bad premonition for no reason and couldn't help but raise his hand to press his eyebrows.
"Go check it out, immediately."
King Mobei was born as a low-level soldier, but he has been king for so many years. His two eldest legitimate sons should not marry wives so casually, right? Probably... not.
(End of chapter)
