kvmb Chapter 207 What's the point of forcing her?
Chapter 207 What's the point of forcing her?
Guanbao and Fu Jin were about to say goodbye. They informed Xinrong of the emperor's decree of marriage and reminded Xinrong of some precautions.
"You should stay by the side of the old lady and wait on your marriage."
The old lady nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, Guanbao, I love Xinrong very much. I will definitely cherish her and love her. I will not let her suffer any injustice."
"You and Fu Jin can go with peace of mind. I will keep Xinrong by my side every day and take good care of her. You might have to rush back in a few months."
Fu Jin smiled and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Father and mother will come back to see you soon."
Xinrong is a well-behaved child. She is reluctant to part with her father and mother and wishes she could follow them to the south. However, her marriage has been decided and she can only say goodbye to her father and mother.
"Father, Mother, I am unfilial and cannot be with you to show my filial piety. Please accept my daughter's greetings."
Xinrong didn't want to make them worry.
Fu Jin pulled Xinrong up and carefully warned her, "Xinrong, the palace is not like home. You must abide by the rules and listen to the old Buddha. Don't cause trouble for the old Buddha."
Xinrong nodded in agreement.
After bidding farewell to Guanbao, the Empress Dowager took Xinrong by the hand and talked to her for a long time. Xinrong was gentle and dignified, and it was obvious that Guanbao and his wife had brought her up very well. The Empress Dowager liked her very much.
On the other side, Yongqi, who had sneaked back to Yonghe Palace, was lying on a chair eating the fruit peeled by Cailian herself, when he heard that his mother had brought back a "great" piece of good news.
"Son! Yongqi!"
Concubine Yu has always abided by the rules. This is the first time she has been so excited, and Yongqi can't help but be curious.
"My mother, what good news is this again?"
Cai Lian looked normal, and if nothing unexpected happened, she was getting engaged.
As for this noble lady from a high-class family, Concubine Yu had already planned to have Yongqi marry her before she entered the palace. It was probably Yongqi who was the only one who didn't know about it.
Cai Lian was not very sad. She was very self-aware and thought that with her status, it was good enough that the Fifth Prince could take her as his concubine.
So she has been working hard to win over his heart, and she dare not even think about taking Yongqi for herself.
Unlike the little swallow outside the palace, she will cry sooner or later.
"Yongqi, you're finally getting married. Your father just granted you and Princess Xinrong a marriage. How is it going? Are you happy?"
Hearing this, Yongqi was shocked. He subconsciously looked at Cailian. He wanted to know if Cailian knew about it in advance. However, he saw that Cailian was also shocked, obviously she didn't know.
What about Xiaoyanzi? This was the second question that came to Yongqi's mind.
No, he promised to marry Xiaoyanzi.
"Mother! How could you rashly ask the Emperor for permission to marry me without even asking for my opinion? I want to marry Xiaoyanzi!"
After saying that, Yongqi glanced at Cailian hurriedly, and without caring about her reaction, he hurried to the Yangxin Palace.
Concubine Yu tried to hold him back, but he broke free: "Come back! The imperial decree has been issued, do you really want to disobey it?"
Yongqi ran to the Yangxin Palace in one breath, wanting to go in and ask the emperor why he granted the marriage without his consent, but his steps were hesitant.
Xiaoluzi outside the Yangxin Palace saw the Fifth Prince hesitating and thought he was here to express his gratitude, so he approached with a smile.
"Fifth Prince, are you here to express your gratitude? The Emperor is inside. May I help you pass on the message?"
Hearing the words of thanks, Yongqi's face suddenly turned gloomy.
After a moment's silence, he still asked to see the emperor.
The emperor didn't expect Yongqi to come over at this time. Without even looking up, he asked, "What's wrong?"
"Father Emperor, I do not wish to marry Xinrong. Please withdraw your order."
Hearing this, the emperor looked up and said, "You don't want to marry Xinrong? Then who do you want to marry?"
"My son's heart is with Xiaoyanzi, and I only want to marry her!"
"No." The emperor refused without even thinking.
No matter what, Yongqi is his son, a prince. How could he marry a commoner?
Besides, with Xiaoyanzi's temper and personality, being a princess is already difficult for her. If she becomes the mistress of the palace, will this palace still be acceptable?
"I will not marry anyone other than Xiaoyanzi, so please revoke your order, Father."
Seeing Yongqi's persistence, the emperor lost his patience. "You're not young anymore, almost twenty. Your mother has been arranging a marriage for you for a year, right? Did you just fall in love with Xiaoyanzi today? What were you doing before?"
Now that I've granted you a marriage, you're asking for Xiaoyanzi's hand? My word is final. The imperial decree has already been issued, and you want to take it back just like that? Besides, with Xiaoyanzi's personality, is she capable of being a concubine and managing the household affairs?"
Yongqi could not answer the emperor's series of questions.
He couldn't say that he didn't propose to Xiaoyanzi because he wanted to wait until his mother accepted Xiaoyanzi before proposing to her in a grand manner.
Knowing that the emperor would not give in today, Yongqi turned and left.
Seeing that Yongqi couldn't even say goodbye, the emperor frowned. He was really led astray by Xiaoyanzi. Now he was so reckless and really unworthy of Xinrong.
Yongqi rushed to the Cining Palace and wanted Xinrong to reject the emperor's arranged marriage.
The Cining Palace was very lively at this time, and several children gathered around the Empress Dowager and chatted with her.
"Xinrong!"
Seeing the Fifth Prince rushing in, the Empress Dowager frowned slightly. Why is this child becoming more and more reckless?
"Yongqi, even if it's something important, you shouldn't be so rash."
"Grandpa, I'm sorry for being rude," Yongqi bowed, then looked at Xinrong, "I have something to say to Xinrong."
Hearing this, everyone smiled, and the old lady smiled and waved her hand: "Xinrong, you go."
Only Jingyan frowned slightly. The Fifth Prince should be talking to Xinrong about Xiaoyanzi, right?
I don’t know if Xinrong will make the same choice as in the drama.
This girl looks dull, too dignified and not flexible enough. She seems like she has been brainwashed. I hope she won't continue to cling to the Fifth Prince.
In fact, Jingyan’s worries were right.
Yongqi expressed incoherently that he already had a lover, and hinted that he did not want to marry Xinrong, hoping that Xinrong could ask the Empress Dowager to cancel the engagement.
Xinrong was just stupid, she wasn't dumb. "If Fifth Prince doesn't want to marry me, he can just go to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager to cancel our marriage. If that's something you can't do, why are you making it difficult for me?"
What kind of ability is it to just force a woman who has no say in her own affairs?
Hearing this, Yongqi was choked. If the emperor had agreed to cancel the engagement, he would not have come to find Xinrong.
"But I love Xiaoyanzi deeply. You won't be happy if you marry me because I won't even look at you."
"Fifth Prince, you are a prince after all. In your eyes, is love the only thing that matters in marriage? I don't expect you to love me, because I don't love you either. If you want to love Xiaoyanzi, then go ahead and do it. It has nothing to do with me."