Call Me The Mother of Quick Transmigration

Chapter 66 – My Son is The Nine Thousandth (part 6)

The crown prince never dared to underestimate his empress mother, who was able to firmly hold her position when his imperial grandmother and his empress father favoured Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian and his second younger brother for more than 10 years. She had firmly held the position of empress and kept his position of crown prince. The wisdom of his empress mother is beyond human comprehension.

Therefore, the crown prince had always respected the empress a lot.

“Then, what do you think about this matter?” The empress looked at the prince and frowned.

“At the moment, we need to find another husband for Chang Shan. Only then can we solve the current issue without any extra effort,” said the crown prince. “Anyway, father emperor hasn’t made a clear order. Even if other people know something, they don’t dare to say anything.”

The empress not knowing this method was just…

“What? Having me marry someone else? I don’t agree! I only like darling Lu. I won’t marry anyone else except darling Lu!” Xiao Bao Ling immediately jumped.

The crown prince was angry again. His hands, which were pointing at Xiao Bao Ling, were shaking.

Upon seeing this, the empress hurriedly took Xiao Bao Lin into her arms. “It’s okay. Don’t worry. Aren’t you discussing things now?”

Xiao Bao Ling burst into tears. “Empress mother, darling Lu is the only person I like in my life. If I can’t marry darling Lu, then I’d rather not marry for the rest of my life!”

“Then you can become a nun!” the crown prince said angrily.

“You!” Xiao Bao Ling glared at the crown prince, then leaned into the empress’ arms and wept bitterly. “Empress mother! Empress mother! You support me!”

The empress hugged her daughter, distressed. “Is there really no other way?”

The crown prince sighed. “I also cherish Lu Wen Da’s talents. But, with this current situation, we have to take advantage of the fact that emperor father is not angry and stall for time. If Bao Ling really likes Lu Wen Da, then we can slowly plan this later.”

“What did you have in mind?” the empress asked.

The crown prince snorted coldly. “He poured dirty water on Me. Is he so innocent? I intend to return fire in a similar manner.”

The empress hesitated for a moment, then bowed her head before trying to persuade her daughter again. Xiao Bao Ling knew at a glance that her empress mother had been persuaded by her older brother and would agree to let Xiao Bao Ling marry someone else. No, absolutely not. Xiao Bao Ling raised her head and said desperately, “It’s too late. I have already slept with darling Lu. I might already have his child in my belly.”

The empress and the crown prince were both shocked. The crown prince reacted first and pointed at Xiao Bao Ling. “Is what you said true?”

Xiao Bao Ling stared at the crown prince unwillingly.

The crown prince slapped her in the face. Xiao Bao Ling covered her face and had an incredulous expression. “Empress mother, eldest brother hit be! He hit me!”

The empress was distressed and angry again. “Messenger! Go invite Granny Wei!” Granny Wei was the empress’ wet nurse. She was more than 60 years old and hadn’t done an errand in a long time. A few palace ladies looked after her in the palace.

Not long after, Granny Wei hurried in.

The empress said a few words in Granny Wei’s ear. Granny Wei was shocked and distressed. She then nodded and took Xiao Bao Ling into the inner room.

After a while, Granny Wei came out with an ugly expression. She whispered a few things into the empress’ ear. The empress shook violently. Granny Wei held the queen, distressed. “Empress, don’t worry. There is a solution.”

The crown prince also noticed this. Bao Ling really had a secret tryst with Lu Wen Da. “Bao Ling is too courageous.”

After a brief period of frustration, the empress got up and quickly came up with a way to deal with it. “Since it is already like this, we cannot wait any longer. I will beg your emperor father to give you the marriage decree. You need to go explain this to Lu Wen Da, that he can’t use you for fame. He just needs to prepare to marry the princess. Lu Wen Da should not use this in the future. This is to give Bao Ling face.” The empress was not ashamed of Lu Wen Da’s personality, but he was still a scholar. He actually lured Bao Ling to do such a thing! This was unforgivable!

To the empress and the crown prince, their daughter/younger sister was innocent. Although she was a little domineering, she was a princess of the imperial family. So what if she was more arrogant? Bao Ling would never do such a thing. It must have been Lu Wen Da who bewitched her.

The crown prince also thought that Lu Wen Da had no shame. “Is this the only way? Couldn’t…” Could they not abort the child? Bao Ling’s marriage also needed his help. It was so wasteful. He was really unwilling.

“No, that will damage Ling’er’s body,” the empress said without even thinking about it.

“What about Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian and second younger brother?” the crown prince worried.

“They will soon be busy with their own affairs. They dare to intervene with Ling’er!” the empress said with a gloomy expression and a low voice.

The crown prince understood what the empress meant, and he nodded slowly. They looked at each other meaningfully.

Soon, the emperor decreed that Princess Chang Shan and Lu Wen Da would be wed.

After Lu Wen Da received the decree, he frowned. He was just given an imperial edict for marriage? What about his free will? Traditionally, marrying the princess would result in a title and position. The influence of these positions depended on how favoured the princess was. But now, there was only this marriage decree and nothing else. He was originally the number one scholar. While he waited for his appointment, he had attracted Princess Chang Shan when he entered the imperial palace for a banquet. What happened to him after made him overwhelmed. After the death of his wife and kids, he proposed to keep filial piety for his deceased wife. When the Ministry of Civil Personnel made arrangements, they naturally passed over him. When he wanted to go, he had to wait for the princess. He thought he would advance rapidly. But why was it that he still wasn’t an official?

But now, everything was different from what he had imagined.

“Lord Lu, His Highness said that you can prepare to marry the princess worry-free. Don’t think about other things for now. On the day of the wedding, someone will come and pick you up to bring you to the princess’ mansion,” the person said hurriedly before leaving.

Lu Wen Da’s eyes widened. Was it just this? Where was the house? His official position had not been finalised. Now he just had to wait to become the emperor’s son-in-law. He will naturally have a chance in the future. But, the house? Would he also live in the princess’ mansion in the future? Wasn’t this marrying into the bride’s family? Although being a consort is similar to being a part of the imperial family, consorts would generally have their own residences.

Although Lu Wen Da did not have his own house in the capital, he lived in Pu Du temple. After he became the highest ranking scholar, someone had offered him a house and servants, but he did not accept it because of his fame. He was about to get married to Princess Chang Shan. The crown prince was a courteous and virtuous person. He would have considered these things. Even if Lu Wen Da and Princess Chang Shan had a good relationship, they should have their own house.

Was the crown prince negligent, or did his subordinates fail to remind him? Or, was this what the crown prince wanted to give to him?

Lu Wen Da felt a little heavy when he thought of this. He held the imperial decree and walked back to the side room. He stood by the window with the imperial decree.

No, he paid such a huge price to get everything today. He was not reconciled! A moment of silence was nothing. As long as he was given a chance, he would definitely be able to climb up!

“Lu Wen Da and Princess Chang Shan are getting married? So soon?” Li Su said, surprised.

Jiang Zhi En nodded disdainfully. “It is said that the empress personally asked the emperor for the marriage. The wedding will happen on the eighth of next month.”

Li Su felt a little strange. Didn’t Lu Wen Da say that he would maintain filial piety for half a year? Why did he change his mind again? Could it be…

Li Su thought of a possibility and looked at Jiang Zhi En. Jiang Zhi En nodded slowly. He had also guessed it. How else would they explain this? The wedding wouldn’t be so rushed otherwise.

“Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian and Prince Qi have nothing to say?” Li Su asked. This matter was so strange that anyone could see something was wrong. She didn’t think that Prince Qi would remain silent.

“Prince Qi is overwhelmed now. What can I do with this?!” Jiang Zhi En sneered. “The day before the palace banquet, Prince Qi was drunk and treated Lady Su as a palace lady, therefore humiliating Lady Su. Somehow, Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian found out. Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian wanted to cover up for Prince Qi, so she ordered for someone to push Lady Su into the water, creating the illusion that she stumbled after drinking. Nobody knew that Lady Su could swim, so she ran away after. Lady Su ran to the emperor and revealed that it was all done by Prince Qi and Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian. Lady Su knocked her head to death after she finished speaking.” Although the emperor did not pursue the crimes of Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian and Prince Qi right there and then as he still loved them, but the heart was an unpredictable thing. Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian and Prince Qi did not dare to make any moves now.

Li Su nodded and looked at Li Yi Cheng, who was sitting next to her. “Yi Cheng, who do you think did this?”

Li Yi Cheng was practicing his calligraphy. When he heard Li Su’s question, he said, “The empress!”

Jiang Zhi En glanced at him and smiled slightly. “However, it might not be a good idea to be emperor’s son-in-law at the moment. There are no official positions, houses, or servants. Even the crown prince has never called on Lu Wen Da.”

Li Su smiled. “That’s because you don’t know Lu Wen Da. Lu Wen Da has the ability, ambition, and means. Just give him some time and he will regain the trust of the crown prince.”

Jiang Zhi En suddenly looked at her. Li Su did not avoid his gaze. Finally, Jiang Zhi En looked away. This rural woman was really ignorant of the standard etiquette. She didn’t shy away at all.

“Madam is not angry?” Jiang Zhi En asked as he drank tea.

“What is there to be angry about? Since he intended to abandon us, he and I have nothing to do with each other. I didn’t intend to get rid of him so easily. However, it is good to stifle him a bit,” Li Su said with a smile.

Jiang Zhi En did not speak. He stood up and walked over to Li Yi Cheng’s side to see his writing.

Li Su knew that Jiang Zhi En did not want to talk to her anymore, so she rolled her eyes. This eunuch was really pedantic. If he looked at her, was she not allowed to look back at him? Why did it matter?

It was then that Cook Zhang’s daughter, Xiao Que Er had come to report that the young miss was awake and crying for her.

Li Su took this opportunity to leave.

After Li Su left, Jiang Zhi En sat next to Li Yi Cheng. He watched Li Yi Cheng write and nodded in relief. If nothing else, this child’s calmness and stability will ensure that he is successful in the future. “Yi Cheng, you have almost finished learning the classics. Starting tomorrow, your master will teach you the art of war, farming, agricultural affairs, and more.”

Li Yi Cheng continued to practice calligraphy while nodding. “Yes, foster father can rest assured that this child will learn well.”

Jiang Zhi En nodded in satisfaction. After Li Yi Cheng finished practicing, he checked his homework for the day before he left, satisfied.

Jiang Zhi En left, but Lu Yi Cheng was not happy. He went to find his mother and younger sister, who were playing in the yard.

Li Su knew her son, and she could tell at a glance that Li Yi Cheng was upset. She asked Mother Qiu to help Lu Xi practice walking. She then turned and walked over to Li Yi Cheng. “What’s the matter? Are you not happy?”

“Mother, I don’t like the way my adoptive father looks at you! Mother, you are the best!” Li Yi Cheng was silent for a while before he said this. His mother was the best mother in the world. What right does his foster father have to dislike her?