mtl008 Chapter 390 Matchmaking, what do you think of King Jing?
Chapter 390 Matchmaking, what do you think of King Jing?
Prince Rui has a legal wife in his mansion, who is the niece of the Empress Dowager. Although he doesn't like her, marriage is a major event, especially in the royal family, and one that is beyond one's control. His dislike is shown openly and is well known to everyone.
Therefore, many young ladies tried their best to attract the attention of the King Rui. After all, his status and position were there. It was said that the Princess of Rui had a gentle and weak personality. If she was favored by the King Rui, it would be a matter of time for her to become the Princess of Rui, given the current situation of the King Rui's mansion. Even if she could not become the Princess of Rui, with the character of the Princess of Rui, it would be easy for her to climb over her head. Many people grasped this point and were eager to try, hoping that the King Rui would take a closer look at them.
"Shuhua, what do you think of Prince Jing's child? Nianran is old enough to have started a family long ago." Although Prince Jing was not as favored as the Crown Prince and Prince Rui, he was humble and polite, and acted calmly and measuredly. The eldest princess was very optimistic about this nephew.
Chen Shuhua was sitting next to the princess, and suddenly heard her talking about Nianran's marriage. She then remembered that she had wanted to match her up with Pei Zongzheng before, but she didn't expect him to be that kind of person. After the marriage was cancelled, so many things happened that she forgot about this important event. Now that the eldest princess mentioned it, it was time to take a closer look.
"Prince Jing is undoubtedly a rare talent, but Nianran has been in the countryside for so many years and knows nothing about rules and etiquette. I'm afraid she is not worthy of Prince Jing." It's not because Prince Jing is not good, but Chen Shuhua doesn't want her daughter to enter the royal family. Once she enters the royal family, she will have no choice. With Nianran's personality, it is better for her to be free. It would be most appropriate to find a man from a similar family.
"I think that girl Nianran is sensible and smart. She is calm and composed in front of others. Although she grew up in the countryside, her manners and etiquette are no less than those of other rich girls." The eldest princess looked at Yao Qingnian with a smile.
Yao Qingnian didn't expect that he would be the one caught in the crossfire while sitting there. For a moment, he could only look embarrassed.
The ladies present heard that the princess wanted to match King Jing with Miss Shen. Why? She was just a country girl, and there was no lady present who was not better than her. I really didn't know what the princess was thinking. Was it because she had a good relationship with Chen Shuhua? But she was King Jing's wife, not just anyone could be one. Although King Jing was not favored, he was still a high and mighty prince. Because of this, everyone looked at Yao Qingnian with disdain.
At this moment, King Jing walked in and said, "Aunt, what are you talking about? You look so happy. Tell me what you are talking about."
The princess coughed lightly and said, "Tuo'er is here, but we didn't talk about anything, just some family gossip."
King Jing seemed unconvinced. He looked between the two and said with a smile, "Aunt, please don't hide it from me. I know from your expression that you are talking about something interesting."
The princess shook her head slightly and said helplessly: "You are a clever child. Well, since you are here, let me ask you, what are your plans for starting a family?"
King Jing was slightly startled, then his expression became serious, and he cupped his hands and said, "Aunt, I only wish to share my father's worries and seek the welfare of the people. As for other things, I have not thought too much about it."
The princess nodded slightly, with a hint of admiration in her eyes. "You are not a child anymore, it's time to think about it carefully. I will have a good talk with my brother about this matter someday. Look at the Crown Prince and Prince Rui, they have several wives and children in their mansions, and even the fifth and sixth brothers who are younger than you have started families."
"Aunt, please stop teasing my nephew. I have no plans to get married yet." When King Jing heard that the eldest princess was going to talk to the emperor about this, he quickly interrupted her.
"Do you have a girl you like?"
"No." King Jing's smile froze on his face.
"Then today your aunt will be your matchmaker. What do you think of Miss Shen?" the eldest princess asked.
The tea that Yao Qingnian had drunk was sprayed out in one gulp, and the tea bowl she was holding spilled all over her body. This eldest princess was too direct. She talked about matchmaking on the spot, catching Yao Qingnian off guard.
"Miss Shen, are you okay? Did you choke or are you too excited?" King Jing looked at her with a smile on his face. Was this girl frightened by the eldest princess' words?
"Ahem, thank you King Jing for your concern. It's nothing. I accidentally spilled the tea. I'll go and take care of it." Yao Qingnian calmly put the tea bowl away.
"Miss Shen's clothes are all wet. Go down and change them quickly." King Jing said with concern.
"Yes." Yao Qingnian bowed and went downstairs to change his clothes.
"This child is very impetuous. Princess, please don't blame him." Chen Shuhua explained for Yao Qingnian.
"Young people are like this. Haha, where was I just now?" The eldest princess was suddenly interrupted and didn't know where to start for a moment.
"Speaking of the orchids at today's orchid banquet, they are quite good. There is only one in the world. My nephew heard about it and came here specially to see it. It must be this pot, right?" King Jing changed the subject and looked in the direction Yao Qingnian left, as if thinking about something.
"You kid, your aunt is not old enough to be confused. What I just said was what you think of Miss Shen?" The eldest princess looked at him with some amusement. This kid still wanted to fool her.
"Reporting to my aunt, Miss Shen is beautiful and intelligent, but this matter of marriage is not something that can be decided by me alone. It is up to our father and elders." Thinking of Yao Qingnian's fleeing figure just now, he thought, it would not be bad if she was his princess.
Prince Jing did not refuse. From what she heard from him, she also had a good impression of the eldest daughter of the Shen family. The eldest princess was delighted and thought about finding an opportunity to go to the palace and discuss this matter with her brother.
Chen Shuhua didn't want Yao Qingnian to marry King Jing, thinking that their status were not compatible. Besides, she had to ask her own opinion. Such a decision was too hasty. Before she had the chance to speak for Yao Qingnian, a voice sounded outside the flower hall, and the scene suddenly became silent.
"Wait, Princess! No!"
"Who is making a noise in front of the princess? Bring him here!" Aunt Mei winked at the guards and quickly brought the person up.
"Who are you? Why are you suddenly making a noise outside the door?"
"Reporting to the Princess, I am Pei Zongzheng from the Earl's Mansion. I heard that the Princess wanted to be a matchmaker for Miss Shen, so I came to see her. She can't be promised to anyone else!" The man was Pei Zongzheng. What was he doing here? Chen Shuhua liked this kid at first, but after hearing him humiliate Nian Ran in public, she instantly lost her good impression of him and even felt a little disgusted.
"What do you mean? Madam Chen and I are both here. It's not your turn to act so rudely here as to betroth Miss Shen to someone else!" If the princess remembered correctly, last time the young lady from Earl Pei's mansion wrongly accused Miss Shen, she was driven out and was forbidden to set foot in the princess' mansion ever again. Now what is the purpose of this young master Shen suddenly showing up?