vstars Chapter 814 She Has a Sweetheart!
Chapter 814 She Has a Sweetheart!
After thinking it over and over, there was no other way.
There's nothing wrong with Lady Li spending more time in the palace with her daughter. If she were to speak on her behalf, Anuan would likely be more receptive.
Upon learning of the major incident at the Eastern Palace, Lady Li immediately ordered a carriage to be prepared and sent a formal letter to the palace after hearing Lady Liu's account.
Upon seeing her daughter, Li couldn't stop her tears.
"Anuan, my son! Are you alright? Did I upset you yesterday? Listen to your mother, don't get angry over those petty people, it's not worth it!"
"Yes, Mother, I've got it."
Mu Xin Nuan sat down with her hand in hand. "I'm not angry, but I feel a little disheartened. I've always thought of the Li and Mu families and never dared to be negligent in the slightest. But I never expected that my second aunt and the others would do this."
Madam Li sighed softly, "Let's not talk about this anymore, don't let those people spoil your mood. I came to the palace today because I have some good news to ask you to help me make a decision."
"how?"
“Ah Xuan is not young anymore, and people have already started arranging marriages for him. Your father’s idea is to get engaged this year and get married next year.”
"So fast?"
"That's about right. Your younger brother will be getting married next year. As you know, although men are supposed to have their coming-of-age ceremony at eighteen, they can actually have their hair tied up at sixteen. After sixteen, there are plenty of men who get married."
The Dayong dynasty did not place particular importance on the coming-of-age ceremony for men, unlike for women, who would be looked down upon if they married before reaching the age of fifteen.
"Mother, how can I make a decision about Ah Xuan's marriage? We should wait and see what Father thinks."
"Yes, I understand, but we can't let these grown men be the ones choosing the girls, can we?"
Mu Xin Nuan looked at her mother's complexion, which had finally improved somewhat. "Mother, actually, I think you should ask your aunt to try to get some information out of Li Wan He."
"what happened?"
“If she didn’t have someone supporting her, where would she get the audacity? If I had suspected my second aunt before, when I deliberately distorted Li Wanhe’s plan in the East Palace, my second aunt acted as if she knew nothing about it. Therefore, I believe that my second aunt is not the mastermind behind it all.”
"Anuan, don't worry, I will definitely find a way to find out the truth about this matter for you. After I go back from here, I will go to the General's Mansion and ask my mother to help me find out who that girl has been in contact with these days."
“Last time, when Aze and the Empress went to Huguo Temple to offer incense, Li Wanhe just happened to appear there. I had someone ask around, and although my older cousin was with her, it was actually Li Wanhe who suggested it first. So, if we can’t find out who’s behind this, I’m afraid she’ll make the same mistake again.”
"She's already in this state, what can she do? I'm more worried about what the mastermind behind this is doing. Is it to use her as a pawn to get close to the Crown Prince? So that she can become his spy in the future?"
"That's possible. Mother, you should still be careful. This kind of thing can only be investigated secretly and should never be made public."
After leaving the Eastern Palace, Lady Li went straight to the General's Mansion.
They stayed there for about half an hour before returning to the Mu residence.
Everything was going smoothly, and the children's weddings were also going very well. How could such a thing suddenly happen?
Li always felt that these people's motives were not pure.
Did they want to use Li Wanhe to get close to the Crown Prince?
However, Prince Kang has already been imprisoned, and Duanmu Chen is far away in Yanzhou, having lost all power. Even the royal guards who used to be by his side have all been recalled by the emperor. Who else would have the audacity to plot against the crown prince?
Considering the current situation in the capital, it's almost entirely one-sided. Who would still say they don't support the Crown Prince?
Considering that the relationship between the Ming King and the Crown Prince is currently very harmonious, and given the military power in the Crown Prince's hands, the position of Crown Prince is not one that the Ming King can easily shake.
Moreover, the Crown Prince is different from the former Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince is highly skilled, and most of his bodyguards are trained by himself, which makes him far superior to the former Crown Prince!
Madam Li wasn't afraid to tell Mu Chang'an about the Li family's shameful affairs; she only briefly mentioned the candidates for her daughter-in-law.
Mu Chang'an didn't have any special requirements, as long as the other party came from a respectable family and was well-educated and courteous.
Finally, Mu Chang'an suddenly said, "You'd better ask Ah Xuan himself about this matter first. He's had quite a few opportunities to appear in public in the capital these past few years, and he might already have someone in his heart. Don't make decisions on your own and end up upsetting him."
"Yes, sir."
The next day, Li indeed summoned Mu Qingxuan and subtly inquired about her, which allowed Mu Qingxuan to discern some clues.
Mu Qingxuan has indeed found someone he likes!
"Tell your mother, which family's daughter is she? Your father and I discussed it last night. As long as she comes from a respectable family and is well-educated and polite, your mother will not stop her."
Mu Qingxuan's face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head. "Mother, you should make the decision about this."
"You silly boy! You really want your mother to make the decision herself? If I don't choose the one you like, don't hold a grudge against your mother."
"Mother!" Mu Qingxuan's voice was a little soft.
When Li saw that the tips of his ears were red, she turned her head and laughed, "Still being stubborn! Tell me quickly, whose daughter is she?"
"Mother, your son has indeed found someone he likes." Mu Qingxuan couldn't resist his mother's persistent pleading and finally told her the truth.
"Oh? Tell Mother quickly. If it's a good match, Mother will send someone to propose marriage."
Mu Qingxuan's expression stiffened slightly. He hadn't overlooked his mother's words: "If it's appropriate?"
“Mother, she comes from a humble background and doesn’t have a good family background.”
Mrs. Li was taken aback, and then she understood why her son hadn't spoken up. "Even the poorest family should have some status, right? Did she somehow spring from a rock?"
Mu Qingxuan bit her lip and secretly glanced at her mother. Seeing that her mother had no anger, she dared to cautiously say, "They are relatives of the Chu family. I heard that their family suffered a disaster and they came to the capital to seek refuge."
A relative of the Chu family?
Li thought for a long time but couldn't recall what it looked like. However, she vaguely remembered that a relative of the Chu family did live there.
When and where did you see her?
"Reporting to Mother, I saw her when Princess Jing's son celebrated his one-month birthday."