Chapter 306

Xue Liu was slightly surprised. She didn't notice when Chu Lingxiu came, but now it seems that she killed two birds with one stone by accident.

With a calculation in her mind, Xue Liu bowed and saluted Chu Lingxiu.

Chu Lingxiu signaled her to get up, but then looked at Yun Yuan aside. Seeing this, Yun Yuan knew that it would be unnecessary for her to stay any longer, so she said something to Chu Lingxiu and left first.

After Yun Yuan left, only Chu Lingxiu and Xue Liu were left here. Just as Xue Liu was about to leave with him, Chu Lingxiu guessed his intention, "I had a rough look at Miss Mu three years ago. I have never seen the whole picture clearly, but it has surprised me for a long time. Now that I see you again, I am even more surprised."

The words were slightly ambiguous, but coming from Chu Lingxiu's mouth, it didn't sound frivolous.

Xue Liu still said the same thing: "His Highness has given you too much praise."

Seeing Xue Liu's attitude of not being far away, Chu Lingxiu sighed softly and explained his purpose, "Since the beginning of the year, my mother has been urging Gu to choose a concubine, but Gu has not been able to find the one he likes so far. Now Gu wants to Ask, Miss Mu is willing to marry Gu Gu as a concubine?"

The position of the crown princess had been decided as early as Jiang Li's birth, so Chu Lingxiu could only promise Xue Liu the position of the second concubine.

Seeing Xue Liu's indifferent expression, Chu Lingxiu explained briefly: "Gu and Jiang Guogong have a marriage contract for a long time, but don't worry, if you are willing, Gu will not treat you poorly."

Xue Liu finally responded, "Your Highness, Xue Liu is a woman. Please discuss the marriage with Xue Liu's father. The banquet will start soon, and Xue Liu will go to Qingquan Palace first."

He didn't agree, but he didn't refuse either.

Looking at Xue Liu's leaving figure, a soft color flashed in Chu Lingxiu's eyes.

During the banquet, Xue Liu could always feel Chu Lingxiu's glances from time to time, but Xue Liu never responded once.

After the banquet, Xue Liu and everyone in the Yangling Hou Mansion left, but out of the corner of their eye, they saw Chu Lingxiu chasing after the queen, with eager steps, as if he was anxious about something.

As soon as he returned to the mansion, Mu Linyuan couldn't wait to ask, "Do Xue'er and His Royal Highness know each other?"

During the banquet, Xue Liu pretended not to see Chu Lingxiu's frequent glances, but Mu Linyuan saw them clearly.

"It's not an acquaintance, it's just a casual relationship."

"Then His Highness the Crown Prince treats you..." Mu Linyuan didn't know how to continue asking, but there was a hint of excitement in his words.

If Mu Xueliu can marry into the Prince's Mansion, it will be a great blessing for the Yangling Marquis Mansion!

Xue Liu didn't hide anything, "If this is what my father asked, Xue'er can tell her father directly that His Highness did ask me just now if I would like to marry to the Prince's Mansion as a concubine."

Xue Liu deliberately bit the word "concubine" a little harder, so that Mu Linyuan could understand that some dreams were unrealistic.

As expected, when he heard the word "concubine", Mu Linyuan calmed down a lot, "Is it just a concubine?"

Xue Liu responded softly, "I'm afraid my father has forgotten that as early as when the daughter of Jiang Guogong's mansion was seven years old, the queen and Jiang Guogong made a marriage contract between His Highness and Miss Jiang. No one can take the position of the crown prince and his concubine. "

Because Jiang Guogong's mansion is the queen's mother's family.

After Xue Liu's reminder, Mu Linyuan finally remembered, and began to hesitate again, "Xue'er, if you are the crown prince's concubine, would you... be willing?"

Xue Liu raised her eyes, her deep and serene eyes were as calm as ever, but if she looked carefully, she could see that a light called ambition was slowly shining inside.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the future Crown Prince, and even the concubine position is a position that many women from aristocratic families can only dream of. If the Yangling Marquis Mansion wants to continue to grow, we must firmly hold the position of the Crown Prince's concubine in the palm of our hands. "

Being a concubine now does not mean that she will always be a concubine. Xue Liu has confidence in herself.

Mu Linyuan felt that what Xue Liu said made sense, "Xue'er said that when His Highness the Crown Prince comes over, my father will accept the marriage."

Xue Liu nodded, "Yeah, but my father wants to be a little embarrassed. He wants to let His Highness know that Xue'er is the most beloved eldest daughter of the Yangling Marquis Mansion. She married into the Prince's Mansion as a concubine. My father is reluctant to let go but has to. answer."

The crown prince's concubine sounds nice, but in reality, she is still a concubine.

Mu Linyuan responded quickly, "Don't worry Xue'er, father has written it down. It's getting late, you should go back to the yard to rest first."

Xue Liu did not move, and glanced at Mu Ziqian next to Lin, "Father, Ziqian is fourteen years old now. I have secretly cultivated a lot of good reputation for him over the years. Now I want to settle down It’s obviously not difficult to have a good marriage.”

Hearing what Xue Liu said, Mu Linyuan knew that she had a good idea, "Which girl does Xue'er like?"

"The eldest daughter of the Yining Marquis Mansion, it's not yet certain whether things will work out. But what I want to say is that in the past two years, my father and mother are bound to work more on Zi Qian, especially his reputation. You can’t go wrong with this.”

The Marquis of Yining belongs to a century-old family, and his mistress, the Yun family, has a fortune of millions. If he can marry her daughter, it will undoubtedly be a good thing for the Yangling Marquis Mansion, so Mu Linyuan immediately made a solemn promise. Said: "Xue'er doesn't need to worry about this. Your mother and I will definitely pay close attention to Zi Qian's affairs."

Xue Liu responded and then took Bi Hen back to the yard.

It wasn't until Xue Liu's figure completely disappeared from sight that Mu Ziqian asked Lin with an accusing look on his face: "Didn't my mother say that Fu'er and I would get married in our wedding year? Why now?" I don’t care if you ask me to marry a young lady from the Yining Marquis who I have never met before. I won’t marry her anyway.”

Mu Linyuan couldn't help but pat Mu Ziqian on the back, "Why are you talking to your mother!"

Mu Ziqian felt depressed, but he still calmed down a little. Mu Linyuan then continued: "I asked you to marry the young lady from the Yining Marquis Mansion, but I didn't say I wouldn't let you marry Xue Fu. Xue Fu's family background is too low. If you can't be the mistress of our Yangling Marquis Mansion, after you marry the young lady from the Yining Marquis Mansion, your mother and I will make the decision to make Xue Fu your concubine. Isn't this the best of both worlds?"

Mu Ziqian was still a little reluctant, and Mu Linyuan directly hit his pain point with one sentence, "What? Do you want your group of friends to brag about which noble lady they married, and come to your place?" She became a cousin who was fostered in the house. Do you think it’s good to spread the news like this, or do you have face?”

Mu Ziqian was really honest this time, but Mrs. Lin pursed her lips and hesitated to speak, but in the end she did not speak.

Although the words sound ugly, they are also true.

After Mu Ziqian was sent away, Mu Linyuan took Lin's hand and comforted him: "Madam, please don't think too much. The reason why you said that just now is to stop Qian'er from having some unwanted thoughts. Xuefu You and I have watched her grow up. In my heart, she is undoubtedly my biological daughter, and there is no way I will look down on her."

Mrs. Lin felt a little better now. She leaned into Mu Linyuan's arms and said warmly, "I know everything. Lord Marquis has taken the trouble."

…

Although Xue Liu had already heard that Chu Lingxiu was interested in her, Mu Linyuan never expected that Chu Lingxiu would come to the door just after the morning court the next day.

The purpose of coming is also very simple, just like what Xue Liu said.

According to Xue Liu's explanation, Mu Linyuan showed a slightly embarrassed look, and Chu Lingxiu patiently explained to Mu Linyuan: "Master Marquis, I know that it is a bit aggrieved for Miss Mu to be the concubine. But Gu's marriage was decided by her mother and Jiang Guogong a long time ago, and this cannot be changed. However, Gu can promise the Marquis that when Miss Mu marries to the Prince's Mansion, Gu will treat her wholeheartedly and will never let her suffer. A little bit aggrieved.”

Mu Linyuan was really flattered that Chu Lingxiu lowered his posture like this, but he still tried his best to maintain a calm expression and continued to speak according to Xue Liu's instructions: "It is Xue'er's blessing that His Highness likes Xue'er, but His Highness also I know that Xueer has been raised by my late father since she was a child, and now she has been close to us for just two years and has luckily won the favor of His Highness, so I hope that Your Highness will allow Xueer to stay in the mansion for a longer time. "

Chu Lingxiu said he understood very well, "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, this matter has been disclosed to the mother-in-law. If Mr. Hou and Miss Mu both agree, it will be decided when the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming next year."

Mu Linyuan did not refuse anymore and agreed.

Chu Lingxiu breathed a sigh of relief, "After a while, I will go into the palace and ask my father to marry me to Miss Mu. You can rest assured that I will give Miss Mu everything that a prince's concubine should have." "If the crown prince's concubine doesn't have it, I will try my best to get it for her."

Seeing Chu Lingxiu giving more and more, Mu Linyuan was even more shocked, but he also knew that this was all Xue Liu's fault. Until Chu Lingxiu was sent out of the house, Mu Linyuan was still a little erratic.

To have the prince come to discuss the marriage in person, and to have the emperor decree the marriage, this is undoubtedly a great favor for a prince's concubine.

All this proves that Chu Lingxiu is really interested in Xue Liu.

And this also means that in the future, the Yanglinghou Mansion will be reused by the prince Chu Lingxiu.

Thinking of this, Mu Linyuan's face became even more joyful. The good days of Yanglinghou Mansion were coming soon.

However, as soon as he turned around, he met Xue Liu's unwavering eyes.

"Xue'er, my father just did as you asked, and now His Highness has entered the palace to ask His Majesty for a marriage."

Xue Liu just nodded, without a trace of fluctuation in her voice, "Then father, let's prepare for my marriage in the next few days. At this time, there are still more than two years until the first lady of Jiang Guogong's mansion and her hairpin, and we still have enough time to plan. ”

Two years was enough for Xue Liu to hold Chu Lingxiu's heart firmly in her hand.

Mu Linyuan nodded, and then went into the palace to go to the warehouse to count the dowry for Xue Liu.

In the afternoon of that day, the imperial decree granting the marriage was sent to Yanglinghou Mansion. As for the wedding day, it was set on March 12th next year.

Xue Liu accepted the imperial edict and asked Bihen to put it in the small box containing the treasure.

This imperial edict will be the cornerstone for her to help the Yangling Marquis Mansion rise.

A few days passed by in a hurry, and before you knew it, the new year came again. This time, because Xue Liu’s marriage had been decided, Marquis Yangling arranged a happy event in the mansion, and even the servants in the mansion were all happy. Each person was given a reward of twenty taels.

They had the reunion dinner together. During the dinner, Xue Liu glanced in the direction of Mu Ziqian and Lin Xuefu, and then looked away calmly.

The affection between the two of them was too real to ignore.

After the meal, Xue Liu wanted to take Bihen back to the courtyard, but halfway there, she turned around and went to Lin Xuefu's Fuyun Pavilion.

There were some things that Xue Liu had to warn the two of them face to face to prevent them from doing something that would ruin her plan.

However, as soon as they arrived at the door, they saw two people hugging each other in the corner, kissing passionately.