The prince is more stable

Chapter 134 What virtue is there?
In Di Ying's boudoir, Yuan'er was crying bitterly, pulling at Di Ying's sleeves and crying loudly.

"Miss, I... I don't want to be slept with by the Prince of Chu!" Yuan'er cried.

Di Ying hugged her with amusement and comforted her, "Okay, you and I have been master and servant for many years. Since you don't want it, I won't make it difficult for you. After I marry you, you can stay in the Di family and continue to be a maid. I will find another maid to accompany me when I marry you."

Yuan'er paused for a moment, then started crying again: "I don't want to leave the young lady either!"

Di Ying sighed, "You're being unreasonable. You don't want to be with Zhao Xiaoqian..., but you also don't want to leave me. How can things in this world go as we wish?"

Looking at Yuan'er crying her heart out, Di Ying deliberately put on a stern face and said, "Yuan'er, although our family may not be wealthy, we do have quite a few pretty maids, and they're all eyeing you."

Yuan'er stopped crying and asked in astonishment, "Why are you staring at me?"

"Because they all know that I'm about to marry the Prince of Chu, and he was conferred the title of Marquis today. I'll be the wife of a county marquis, and the maidservant who comes with me might even be made a concubine in the future. As a maidservant, I'm going to be able to become a county marquis' concubine in this life. Do you think they're jealous?"

"Compared to being a slave for a lifetime in the Di family, being released with a piece of paper when you are old, marrying a rough man with unknown background, and living the rest of your life in poverty, which is better, or being a concubine of a county marquis? Our maids know it very well."

Yuan'er suddenly fell into deep thought, with a look of struggle on her cute face.

Di Ying sighed again and said, "Besides, Zhao Xiaoqian is a man of extraordinary appearance and outstanding poetry and prose. I wonder how many ladies and rich ladies in Bianjing are attracted to him. What's wrong with being his concubine?"

"If you really don't want to, I will select a maid for your dowry in the mansion today. If you regret it later, don't blame me for not warning you in advance."

Yuan'er hurriedly grabbed her, and for some reason, she suddenly found that she could not resist.

I am just a lowly maid. To be able to become the concubine of a county marquis in this life is already a step to heaven. So, why was I being so pretentious just now?
"Miss, I...didn't say I didn't want to." Yuan'er lowered her head, her face flushed. Her shy look made Di Ying cover her mouth and chuckle.

A maidservant is indeed indispensable as it is a sign of respect for the bride's family.

Anyway, a maid will be sent as a dowry, and Di Ying hopes that this person is Yuan'er. They will grow up together and can take care of each other after marrying into the Prince of Chu's Mansion.

In the future, Di Ying will be the mistress of the house, taking care of Zhao Xiaoqian's mansion and property. Di Ying needs someone like Yuan'er who is caring and close to her to help her.

Thinking of this, a charming and beautiful figure suddenly appeared in Di Ying's mind.

During the flood, Di Ying met the woman in the camp outside Weishi County. It is said that she stayed with Zhao Xiaoqian in his tent for several days.

Now that the marriage between the two families has been decided, Di Ying has a legitimate status. As the principal wife of the county marquis, it is time for her to meet that woman.

"Drunk in the shade of flowers, Jiang Miaoxian..." Di Ying opened her red lips slightly and murmured the name.

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Zhao Xiaoqian walked out of the palace. Outside the palace gate, Chen Shouhe and a group of imperial guards were waiting for him.

Upon seeing him, Chen Shou and the others bowed in greeting, their faces filled with joy: "Congratulations, Prince, on your title of Marquis! May your marquisate last for thousands of years, and may he enjoy unparalleled blessings and fortune!"

Zhao Xiaoqian was stunned: "The news spread so quickly?"

Chen Shou laughed and said, "Not only has the news spread, but while the Crown Prince was still in the palace discussing matters with the Emperor, an angel went to the palace to announce the decree. By now, I'm afraid the entire city of Bianjing knows that the Crown Prince has been made a marquis."

Zhao Xiaoqian didn't seem to be in a happy mood, but he couldn't bear to spoil the fun of Chen Shou and others, so he reached into his arms and rummaged around.

Chen Shou hurriedly said, "My brothers and I are simply offering congratulations. Your Highness, there's no need to be polite with your family. There's no need to offer any reward..."

Zhao Xiaoqian glanced at him and said indifferently: "Chen Shou, your face is getting thicker and thicker. Who said I want to give you money? I just have an itchy armpit..."

Chen Shou smiled awkwardly.

Zhao Xiaoqian kicked him lightly on the buttocks and said with a smile: "Go to the accounting office to withdraw money after returning home. I will reward each of you brothers with two strings of cash for wine. It's a virtue!" Chen Shouhe and the imperial guards saluted and thanked him with a smile.

When Zhao Xiaoqian returned to the palace, as soon as he entered the door, the housekeepers and servants in the palace rushed forward and congratulated him.

As usual, Zhao Xiaoqian waved his hand and rewarded each person with two strings of cash. He took advantage of the social etiquette because it was his father's money after all.

After a while, Zhao Hao also returned home. He called Zhao Xiaoqian over with a happy face, and was so happy that he didn't know what to do.

Zhao Xiaoqian was quite calm: "Father, it's just a title of nobility. Is there any need to be so happy? I am a descendant of the royal family. Even if the emperor doesn't confer a title on me today, I will definitely do so in the future."

Zhao Hao's smile froze: "When is the future?"

Zhao Xiaoqian coughed awkwardly, having spoken out of turn. In the future, a title can only be bestowed when the father is still alive...

"Changing the subject, did Father go to the Di family today?"

Zhao Hao was as innocent as a fish, with a memory of only seven seconds, so he immediately smiled again: "That's right, today our family has a double celebration. You have been made a marquis, and your marriage has been arranged. The matchmaking by the old Zongzhengbao is quite important."

"Tomorrow, the old master will personally go to Yuqing Palace and ask Master Qingyang to calculate your and Miss Di's birthdays and set an auspicious date. Then you can get married."

Zhao Xiaoqian was delighted, and the stunningly beautiful image of Di Ying appeared in his mind.

This pure school goddess-like figure, if it were me in my previous life, I’m afraid I wouldn’t even want to add her on WeChat, but in this life, she’s going to be my wife?
What happened to the decadent and corrupt feudalism that poisoned the ancient working people?
Zhao Xiaoqian felt as if he was in a dream. For some reason, he always put himself in the shoes of the confused, mediocre and failed self in his previous life.

Although it was a bit presumptuous, he couldn't help but imagine a scene in his mind: a genetically mutated toad, with a powerful kick of its legs, flew into the air, and snatched a passing white swan in its mouth...

Then, Zhao Xiaoqian's mind flashed with Jiang Miaoxian's charming and enchanting face again, and he immediately reflected on himself.

Sorry, sorry, I caught two...

How can I be so virtuous and capable...

"Your father is talking to you, what are you thinking about?" Zhao Hao glared at him dissatisfiedly.

Zhao Xiaoqian came back to his senses and said seriously, "What did father say? Sorry, I was distracted. I was just thinking about the future direction of the Song Dynasty..."

Zhao Hao: “…………”

Good, good, the wings are strong enough!

Zhao Hao glared at him and said, "Father was just saying that your marriage is coming soon. Behave yourself these days and avoid places like Zuihuayin. Don't let the Di family hear any rumors and ruin your reputation!"

Zhao Xiaoqian was startled and changed the subject, "Father, have the profits from last season's snow salt been distributed?"

Zhao Hao didn't know why he suddenly asked this, but he said, "Soon, probably in the next two days. The old Zongzheng's nephew is managing this business. I heard that they did very well last quarter, and the business is almost reaching Luoyang. After the profit sharing, each family will make a lot of money. The government will probably have enough money to expand Yanfu Palace."

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled and reached out to Zhao Hao with confidence.

Zhao Hao was stunned: "What are you doing?"

"Give me money!"

"What are you going to do?"

"I have a lover in Zuihuayin. He promised to redeem her. Pay me quickly!"

(End of this chapter)