Chapter 400 Aunt Xue is Happy
Jia Cong agreed with a wry smile. Originally, he really had no intention of inviting Shang Jia. After all, although he was on good terms with the Queen, he and the Shang Jia brothers were just colleagues, and he had just met the old man. This banquet was , so there was no way he could invite Shang Jia.
But now that the Queen has spoken, it would be bad for him not to invite her.
"Also, this time you have greatly offended the Prince of Yingchuan." The Queen tapped Jia Cong's forehead and said, "You don't have to worry about Concubine Wu. I have already confined her to her house. Even if she wants to cause trouble for you, she won't be able to do so for a while."
"And the Prince of Yingchuan is after all the son of His Majesty, and he lives in the palace outside the palace. Even if I want to help you, I can't do anything. Wu Tianyou is certainly not enough to hurt you, but who in this court doesn't look at people's status? There are quite a few who are secretly on good terms with the Prince of Yingchuan. If he uses any shady means, you have to be on guard."
"I also know that you have great martial arts skills, but the human heart is unpredictable. There are some shady tricks that cannot be resisted by martial arts."
Jia Cong nodded slightly, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Jia Cong certainly would not underestimate Prince Yingchuan. As the only son of Emperor Longxing, there were many people in the court who wanted to serve the emperor in the future.
In fact, since he decided to deal with the Wu family, Jia Cong sent out secret agents to keep an eye on the movements of the Yingchuan Prince's Mansion. Moreover, although the two Jia family mansions seemed calm, Lu Feng and other personal guards had already been alert, including the Lin family and Xue family's mansions. The female guards and Jia Zhong and others in the mansions also received orders. If anyone had other thoughts, it would not be easy to escape Jia Cong's eyes and ears.
"But don't be afraid! If the Prince of Yingchuan dares to plot against you, just beat him back. Beat him hard! Even if His Majesty wants to punish you, we two are not afraid." The queen said domineeringly.
Her son was one of the most noble people in the world, so what could the King of Yingchuan do? A bastard dared to bully the legitimate son, did he think that she, the legitimate mother, was made of clay? She didn't believe that if they really fell out, His Majesty would severely punish his own little He'er for the bastard. As for her protecting her shortcomings, as a mother , isn't it normal to protect her shortcomings?
"I thank you for your love and protection. If the prince attacks me, I will come to the palace and ask you to make the decision for me!"
"Well, that's exactly what it should be!"
Yuanchun, who was standing behind him, listened to the words of the mother and son, and thought to herself, "The Jia family has really encountered great fortune. The queen feels that she owes the marquis for more than ten years, and so does your majesty. In the hearts of the emperor and the queen, I'm afraid that the Prince of Yingchuan is not as noble and close as the marquis."
After chatting with the queen for a while, the queen finally said, "Okay, I know you have been busy at home these two days, so I won't restrict you in the palace. Go back and take care of it."
"Although it is a concubine, it is also the order of the Supreme Emperor. It doesn't matter if all the etiquette is exceeded a little. It should be celebrated in a lively manner. It's a pity that it is inconvenient for me to leave the palace, otherwise I would definitely go to your wedding."
The Queen naturally wanted to go, but only to take a concubine. If she went, it would make things difficult for Jia Cong. Moreover, it would easily lead to discord in Jia Cong's harem in the future, so she could only endure it.
After Jia Cong thanked him, he left the palace.
After Jia Cong left, the Queen thought for a moment and then said to Yuanchun, "Yuanchun, after the Little Crane's banquet in two days, he will come to the palace to express his gratitude. You should make some arrangements in advance and accompany me to meet him."
"I understand!" Yuanchun said with a red face. The Queen had already promised that she would be the third brother's close friend in the future. Now she was asked to come to accompany the guests just to meet her future 'sister'.
After leaving the palace, Jia Cong did not rush back home, but went towards the Xue family mansion.
"Meet the Marquis!"
When Jia Cong came, the doorman hurriedly opened the door to welcome him.
As the servant walked forward, before reaching the front hall, he saw Aunt Xue coming up with Xue Pan, Baochai, and Baoqin, "My son, there will be a big banquet in two days, how come you have time to come here?"
Jia Cong smiled and said, "I just came back from the palace and came to see Sister Bao."
Aunt Xue was delighted when she heard this, and secretly thought, "This Cong brother really cares about his daughter. The reason he came here today is because the emperor arranged the marriage yesterday, and he is afraid that his daughter will be upset."
However, Aunt Xue didn't care much about this kind of thing. Her daughter and Daiyu were the main wives of the emperor, and others could not take it away. Even if the royal family granted the marriage, a concubine was only a concubine. How could her status be higher than that of the main wife? Ethical principles were not something that could be crossed even by the royal family.
As for the identity of the third-rank imperial concubine, he didn't care much about it. One of Jia Cong's wives was naturally a genuine marquise, and the other would be at least a first-rank or even super-rank imperial concubine, which was several levels higher than the third-rank lady.
"Brother Cong, come in quickly!" Aunt Xue pulled Jia Cong affectionately and went directly into the inner hall of the back house.
"You evil creature, why don't you go and prepare the banquet? It's already this late, let Cong have his meal before you go back."
Jia Cong hurriedly stopped Xue Pan and said, "Brother Xue, stop working. I will leave soon and come to my aunt's place for dinner another day."
"Auntie also knows that I have been busy in the mansion these past two days. I came here today just to chat with you and Sister Bao."
"Okay!" Aunt Xue replied.
After chatting for a while, Jia Cong said to Aunt Xue, "Aunt, when I entered the palace just now, the Queen said that the date has been set, and the ninth day of next month is just right."
"Really?" Aunt Xue stood up happily.
Baoqin, who was standing by, embraced Baochai and said with a smile, "I really have to congratulate you, sister, this time!"
Baochai blushed and said, "You...what nonsense are you saying? I don't understand." After saying that, she ran back to the inner room.
"Aunt, you don't need to prepare anything. Just wait for the imperial decree. When His Majesty issues the decree, the old lady in the mansion will come to discuss the ceremony with you."
"However, I'm afraid it's not our turn to decide on the etiquette and date. Your Majesty and Your Majesty have already asked the Imperial Observatory to calculate it."
"Of course!" How could Aunt Xue care about this? Besides, the bigger the wedding of her daughter, the better. With the intervention of the royal family, it would be more decent.
"In addition, after the arranged marriage, the Empress will send a nanny to the mansion, and then Sister Bao will go with her."
"Don't worry, Cong'er. The Queen is so considerate. Baoya will naturally be happy."
"I won't be going to Sister Bao's place . Aunt, remember to come to the mansion for a banquet in two days!"
"Okay, okay, brother Cong is taking a concubine. Your aunt will definitely prepare a generous gift for you." Aunt Xue laughed.
Afterwards, Jia Cong said goodbye and left without saying much.
