Phi-Fic Chapter 202: Willing to Give Up
Chapter 202: Willing to Give Up
The royal family members still wanted to object, but Prince Ning gave them a cold look, as if anyone who opposed would be his enemy, and then the royal family members became discouraged.
It is difficult for Prince Ning to make an enemy of the entire royal family, but there is a saying that the first bird to stick its head out gets shot. If anyone stands up to obstruct him from adopting Princess Roujia and letting Marquis Pingyuan's son marry into the family, he'd better have nothing to fear, otherwise he, a member of the royal family, will have to go to the bitter cold northwest to mine.
This was the first time that Prince Ning used his power to pressure others in the court, and he was very successful.
The royal relative who had just opposed the most strongly was the first to congratulate Prince Ning, and all the civil and military officials congratulated Prince Ning together.
This matter was initiated by Prince Ning, but he did not tell Princess Ning in advance. After all, Prince Ning was not completely sure. If it failed, wouldn't it disappoint Princess Ning? So he just regarded it as a surprise for Princess Ning.
Although Princess Ning knew that Xiao Huan was a sentimental man, and would often visit her and Prince Ning even after he had returned to his ancestral home, she still felt very lost because he was not at home. She couldn't sleep for half the night and had no appetite in the morning.
The table was full of her favorite foods, but she had no appetite at all. After much persuasion from Madam Zhao, she reluctantly ate half a bowl of millet porridge.
Princess Ning had a severe headache. Nanny Zhao said, "Your headache is back. I'll ask the imperial physician to come and see you."
Princess Ning waved her hand, "I just didn't sleep well."
Madam Zhao said, "Then I will help her back to the room to rest for a while."
Unable to sleep at night, let alone at this moment, Princess Ning was in a low mood and her eyes were wet.
Wiping the tears from her eyes, Old Princess Ning wanted to ask if Huan'er had left, but she didn't dare to ask. At this time, a maid ran in from outside and almost bumped into the maid who was carrying cakes into the room. The maid said, "Old Princess, there is good news!"
What good news could there be? Old Princess Ning smiled bitterly in her heart, and Nanny Zhao asked, "What good news?"
The maid gasped, "The Emperor has allowed our Ning Palace to adopt Princess Roujia from the Duan Palace, and to allow the eldest young master of the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion, our Crown Prince, to marry into our Ning Palace..."
Princess Ning was stunned at first, then a burst of ecstasy washed over her face, "Did the Emperor really agree?"
The maid nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "The royal family was against it, but the emperor agreed because of the old prince's hard work and great contributions."
Nanny Zhao said happily, "That's great now. Not only does the prince not have to leave the palace, but Princess Roujia will also live in the palace and stay by your side."
Princess Ning was so overjoyed that she burst into tears.
The maid said, "But if the second young master of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion cannot be found, the young master born to the Crown Prince and Princess Roujia will have to go back and inherit the title of Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion."
Princess Ning nodded repeatedly, "That's as it should be."
It would just be hard for Princess Roujia to give birth to two sons, but more sons means more blessings, especially since Huan'er and Princess Roujia are in love with each other, so Princess Ning can't wait to have someone prepare the betrothal gifts.
Princess Ning was in a better mood, and her headache was gone. Nanny Zhao glanced at the clepsydra and said, "It's still early. I'll ask the kitchen to bring some breakfast. You can have some. Once you're full, you'll have the energy to prepare to bring Princess Roujia home for the Crown Prince."
Princess Ning said, "Bring it here."
Once my mood improved, my appetite returned.
The maid quickly brought another breakfast. When Old Princess Ning finished her breakfast, Old Prince Ning also returned home. Old Princess Ning scolded him, "You had this plan, but you didn't tell me."
Old Prince Ning laughed and said, "Aren't you afraid that it won't work?"
Princess Ning said, "I have to thank you for the rumors these days."
After all, Xiao Huan is not of royal blood. She can turn a blind eye and let it go, but the royal family will not agree. Now that this matter has been brought to light, it has been properly resolved, and they can rest assured in the future.
Old Prince Ning nodded, and Old Princess Ning said, "But how should we send the betrothal gift?"
In name, Princess Roujia was adopted, and Huan'er was married into the family. Just after breakfast, Princess Ning suddenly realized that where to send the betrothal gifts had become a problem. Sending it to the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion was like stabbing the Pingyuan Marquis in the heart with a knife.
Old Prince Ning said, "Nominally, Princess Roujia will be adopted, and Huan'er will be married into the family. But everyone knows what's really going on, so there's no need to worry about everyone's opinions. Just send the betrothal gifts to Prince Duan's mansion, and then Princess Roujia will be brought in as a bride in a sedan chair carried by eight men."
Princess Ning nodded, then asked, "How did you convince Marquis Pingyuan?"
Prince Ning said, "You and I are both old and don't have many years left to live. Marquis Pingyuan is still young, and Huan'er will have plenty of time to fulfill his filial duties. When Huan'er gets married, I will ask the emperor to arrange for Huan'er to serve under Marquis Pingyuan. In the future, they will have many opportunities to meet."
Originally, Prince Ning had saved Xiao Huan's life and raised him. It was difficult for Shen Sui to refuse any request made by Prince Ning. What's more, Prince Ning wanted to hand over the huge Ning Palace to Xiao Huan for inheritance. This was a great opportunity for others. If Shen Sui did not continue to do so and refused, she would be ungrateful.
Shen Sui was a little hesitant. After all, his son had been missing for more than ten years and was finally found. In addition, he was marrying into the family. As long as Prince Ning was alive, no one would look down on Xiao Huan. But what about the future?
Old Prince Ning was about to kneel down to Shen Sui, which frightened Shen Sui. He couldn't bear it. As soon as Old Prince Ning knelt, Shen Sui quickly helped him up. "You value Yan'er, it is Yan'er's blessing. I promise you, but don't make me suffer."
After Shen Sui agreed, Prince Ning and Shen Sui went to Prince Duan's Mansion. After all, in name, they wanted to adopt Princess Roujia, so they still had to tell Prince Duan about it.
But Prince Duan would certainly not object. His daughter, Princess Roujia, was engaged to Xiao Huan, and would get married after Xiao Huan recognized his ancestral home. It would make no difference to Prince Duan whether his daughter lived in the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion or the Prince Ning's Mansion. Of course, living in the Ning's Mansion would be even better, after all, the old Princess Ning had always loved Princess Roujia, and the two mansions were close to each other, only three streets apart.
Princess Ning asked, "Can Madam Shen be willing to give up Huan'er?"
Judging from her own experience, she couldn't bear to part with Huan'er, let alone the old lady of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion.
Old Prince Ning sighed softly, "I have never done anything so selfish in my life. From now on, I will have Huan'er take Princess Roujia to the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion for a few days every month to show his filial piety."
"Once Pingyuan Hou's youngest son is found, all this will be fine."
Princess Ning prayed in her heart that the young master of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion could be found as soon as possible and return to his ancestral home.
Inside the house, the old lady was sitting on the Arhat couch.
Ever since the maid reported to the emperor that Xiao Huan was to marry into Prince Ning's family, the old lady hadn't spoken a word, and the atmosphere in the room was somewhat depressing.
No wonder the old lady is angry.
She hadn't even seen her grandson when she was told that he was going to marry into her family. How could she be happy?