Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

Chapter 645 [Extra] If life were just like the first time we met (7)

 Since returning from the Princess Mansion, Pingyang has changed a lot.

She can now listen to the teachings of her upbringing mother. In the past, whenever her upbringing mother told her about the rules of ladies, Pingyang would fall asleep. Now, she can actually sit on the bench and listen to the lecture, and even hides in the room to practice quietly by herself when no one is around.

The girl thought she could hide her thoughts from others, and Concubine Kelan and Princess Yongqin had already figured it out.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law took a fancy to the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion, but they also had the idea of ​​​​allowing Pingyang to fulfill his own wishes, so when they went to the Princess' Mansion that day, they deliberately let Pingyang see the person himself. Now that Pingyang also likes Li Xiang, what about this? A well-matched marriage would satisfy Mrs. Lan's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law even more.

 It's just that Princess Yongqin still has her scruples. Although Fu Xi loves Pingyang, Princess Yongqin can see that it is just an elder's simple love for her close relatives and juniors. This does not mean that she is willing to marry as a daughter-in-law.

Fu Xi was famously arrogant, and ordinary people could not stand in her eyes. Originally, Princess Yongzhen heard that Fu Xi's eldest son Li Ling married a wife from a low-class family. She was still determined to win, but when she went to visit the princess's house that day , when she saw that Jingshu's appearance was so outstanding, Princess Yongqin felt a little withdrawn.

Princess Yongqin mentioned this matter to her mother-in-law, and Princess Lan replied: "What's the comparison? Brother Ling is the heir apparent, so the wife he wants to marry must naturally be capable. Brother Xiang is just the youngest son in the family, Fu Xi Don’t worry about this.”

Princess Yongqin said worriedly: "I tested her several times that day with words, but I didn't see any expression from her. I think the princess, in all likelihood, has never thought about letting Pingyang be her daughter-in-law."

"You still don't understand Fu Xi." Concubine Lan said: "I raised her, and I know her temperament best. When she got married, she was the consort of her own choice. She has the most genuine temperament. , when it comes to the marriage of his children, Fu Xi is also thinking about the love of the concubine. Otherwise, Brother Ling’s wife is not of high origin, so why should Fu Xi allow her to come in? It can be seen that it must be Ling. Brother took a fancy to him, so she agreed. As for Pingyang and Brother Xiang, she didn't know what her son really wanted, so she didn't express her position that day."

“Mother-in-law is right.” Princess Yongqin frowned slightly and continued, “I just don’t know if Brother Xiang has taken a fancy to our Pingyang.”

He discussed with his mother-in-law again: "Otherwise, when we find an opportunity, we will invite the children from the public residence to play in the house for another day, so that Pingyang and Brother Xiang can get in touch again."

Concubine Lan waved her hand and refused: "This is inappropriate. If so, it will appear that we are too deliberate."

The old man thought for a moment and then said to his daughter-in-law: "Since Pingyang has taken a liking to Brother Xiang, I must make her wish come true. Tomorrow, I will go to the palace."

Within a few days, the marriage decree came from the palace.

  Emperor Ming personally granted a marriage to Prince Yong’s Mansion and the Zhenguo Mansion, and betrothed his niece Pingyang to his nephew Li Xiang.

The right family, a good match from God, and a marriage from the emperor. This marriage is really very satisfying.

　　When receiving the imperial edict, Concubine Lan and Prince Yong's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law smiled knowingly, while Pingyang was the only one who was dumbfounded and didn't know why.

Concubine Lan touched her granddaughter's hand and said lovingly: "Silly boy, your uncle wants you to marry Brother Xiang, aren't you happy?"

Pingyang held the imperial edict with confusion on her face. She looked at her loving grandmother and blurted out a silly question: "How did the emperor's uncle know that I wanted to marry my cousin from the Li family?" As soon as the words came out of her mouth, the little girl realized that she didn't Carefully revealing what was on her mind, she was so embarrassed that she put the imperial edict into her grandmother's hand, turned around, picked up her skirt, and ran back to her room like a whirlwind. Concubine Lan looked at her little granddaughter's cute and innocent look, with a smile on her face. Concubine Yongqin supported her mother-in-law, with tears in her eyes, and sighed: "Although mother has been kind to your majesty in raising her, you have always disliked me the most." Asking for favors from His Majesty, this time you are doing it for Pingyang’s marriage, oh! It really makes my mother worry."

Mrs. Lan smiled faintly and replied: "For the sake of my precious granddaughter, I am willing to give up my old face for a while." She also sighed: "As long as Pingyang can marry into a good home."

Pingyang hid in his house and was so ashamed that he didn't come out for two days. On the third day, Li Xiang came to Prince Yong's mansion uninvited.

With the imperial edict, the marriage was finalized.

  The new uncle suddenly came to visit, and Princess Lan and Princess Yongqin were very surprised.

Li Xiang met Princess Lan and Princess Yongqin. After politely greeting them for a while, Li Xiang politely asked to meet Pingyang. According to etiquette, this was against the rules, but because Mrs. Lan and her mother-in-law were very fond of this marriage, it turned out that she was a little worried about Li Xiang. Now that the engagement was confirmed, he couldn't wait to see Pingyang. Not only did the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law not It was actually very gratifying to blame him for his rudeness.

The two younger children didn’t know what they talked about. After Li Xiang left, Princess Yongqin chased her daughter and asked for a long time, but Pingyang just didn’t say anything.

Concubine Lan said angrily to her daughter-in-law: "What I said are just private words. Since Pingyang doesn't want to say anything, don't force her."

The daughter has already settled on her husband's family and has grown up completely. Princess Yongqin also knows that she should not restrict her daughter too much, but she feels a little uneasy in her heart. But since her daughter doesn't want to talk, she will listen. Following my mother-in-law's advice, I didn't ask any more questions and just focused on planning for my daughter's wedding.

Li Xiang suddenly came to see Pingyang, but there was only a slight breeze blowing in Prince Yong's Mansion, and it was over quietly. Within a few days, everyone forgot about it.

On this day, Pei Yunqian returned from an outing, and Pingyang suddenly found him.

Since the decree of marriage came down, Pingyang has become more disciplined. She followed the instructions of the etiquette mother and wholeheartedly followed the rules to prepare for the marriage. She no longer ran around like before, and she never came to look for her cousin from the Pei family.

She looked sad, her brows furrowed with melancholy, her head lowered, and she whispered to Pei Yunqian: "Cousin, I'm getting married, and I suddenly feel very scared."

 She has always been a child who doesn't know any sorrows. It was the first time Pei Yunqian saw Pingyang like this, and he felt pain in his heart.

Pei Yunqian personally poured a cup of hot tea and teased her: "Girls' families are always afraid before they get married. In the past, some of my cousins ​​were scared to tears before they got married." He said He comforted her and said: "There is nothing to be afraid of. The Duke's family is pure and upright. The eldest princess is your biological aunt. I have also inquired about it. Your fiancé Li Xiang does not have any concubines. Even if you marry him, you will not face it. Complex people and things.”

Pingyang raised her eyes, with a pair of watery almond eyes with a hint of red. She looked at Pei Yunqian eagerly and replied: "But cousin, cousin from the Li family said that he has someone he likes."

 (End of this chapter)