After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

I walked all the way to the hall. The Marshal's Mansion had been well managed by Yi Ping, and the servants were very well behaved. When they saw me, they saluted me respectfully and called me "Hello, Second Miss".

The beggar Zhao Ping'an whom I once took in also entered Changlu Academy. He had good academic performance and was often praised by the teacher. After his mother Yang recovered from her illness, she stayed in Yiping's courtyard as a housekeeper. She was an honest and capable person, and was able to help Yiping a lot. Yiping also valued her very much.

At this time, Yang was carrying two bowls of bird's nests and was about to go to the front hall. When she saw me, she said with joy, "Second Miss is back? I just cooked the bird's nests. Second Miss, please go to the front hall to rest for a while. I will bring it to you."

I saw two bowls of bird's nest on the tray and couldn't help asking, "Are there any guests coming today?"

Yang smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, Madam Du is here, and Miss Three is chatting with Madam Du in the front hall."

Mrs. Du is here?

I just happened to discuss the matter of enthroning her as a concubine with her.

Thinking of this, I strode quickly towards the front hall.

As soon as I walked to the front hall door, I heard Yi Ping's soft voice saying, "Mother, this is the peach cake I just learned how to make. Would you like to try it and see if it tastes good?"

Mrs. Du picked up a piece of peach cake that Yi Ping handed over and put it in her mouth, smiling and saying, "Ping'er can open a pastry shop now. This tastes better than Yongfangzhai's."

Yi Ping was so flattered that she covered her mouth and laughed. She said, "To be honest, mother, I really have this intention, but there is no one to take care of the huge Marshal's Mansion. Ping'er can only give priority to the Marshal's Mansion. After my eldest brother gets married and has a wife, there will be someone to take care of the Marshal's Mansion. I will open the largest cake shop in the capital. Mother will have to help me a lot then."

When Yiping said this, I just walked into the hall.

When Yiping saw me, he immediately stood up and said with a smile, "Second sister is back?"

Mrs. Du also stood up and greeted me with a smile: "Ah Man is back?"

I quickly walked over to help Mrs. Du and said, "Mother, please take a seat. You are here just in time. This saves me the trouble of asking you to come."

Mrs. Du saw that I didn't look very well, and my eyes were red and swollen from crying. She thought something had happened to Zheng Xian, and her face suddenly darkened. She asked, "Is it the emperor?"

At this time, Yi Ping also noticed that I looked strange, and asked nervously, "Is the emperor okay?"

I shook my head and said, "The emperor is fine. It's my business."

"What's your business?" Mrs. Du and Yi Ping asked at the same time.

I nodded and said, "The Emperor wants to take me as his concubine. The imperial edict will arrive soon. I would like to ask my mother to help me sort out the arrangements for my marriage."

"What? You're going to marry the emperor?" Du Fu and Yi Ping were shocked at the same time, staring at me with wide eyes in disbelief.

My tears welled up again, and I choked up and said, "It's not me who wants to get married, it's the emperor who wants to marry me."

Yi Ping took two steps back in shock, muttering, "You, you marry the emperor, if the emperor... won't you become a widow?"

Madam Du quickly covered Yi Ping's mouth and said, "Ping'er, be careful with your words."

Yi Ping's tears welled up in his eyes as he came to his senses. He shook his head and said, "This is not fair. Why is it you?"

Madam Du sighed and said, "The imperial decree has been issued, and it is a done deal. Don't say anything more. Ah Man, has the emperor said when you will get married?"

I wiped my tears. I cried too much today. My eyes were sore and sore. I sniffed and said, "Today, no, it should be right away."

"What? So urgent?" Mrs. Du and Yi Ping were shocked again.

Madam Du asked solemnly, "Did the palace say they would send a maid to comb your hair and dress you?"

I nodded and said, "His Majesty said he would send a nanny to deliver the phoenix crown and wedding dress to the mansion."

Mrs. Du took my hand and said, "Then you should go back to your room to bathe and burn incense. When your wedding dress is delivered, you can put it on and get married."

Mrs. Du paused and then said, "As for the maidservant for the dowry, do you have a favorite candidate?"

Yingchun has been with me for a long time and is loyal to me. Besides, she came from the palace, so it would be best if she was willing to enter the palace with me.

So I said, "I want Yingchun, but I don't know if she's willing."

Madam Du said sternly, "This is all decided by the master. How can a servant make the decision?"

After Mrs. Du finished speaking, she turned to Yang and said, "Go and call Yingchun over. I have something to say to her."

Yang quickly agreed, turned around and walked out quickly.

Soon, Yingchun was brought to Yang.

Yingchun was very happy to see me back. She thought I was still in the palace to take care of my illness and was planning to go into the palace to serve me. But when Madam Du asked her if she was willing to follow me and marry into the palace, her expression was even more shocked than Yiping's.

She would never believe that I was going to marry a dying man, but she came from the palace and knew what to say and what not to say, so she swallowed her doubts.

After hearing what Madam Du said, Yingchun said without any hesitation: "I am willing to follow the Second Miss into the palace to serve her."

I looked at Yingchun and smiled bitterly, saying, "Once I enter the palace, it will be my whole life. You must think carefully about it. If you don't want to, I will give you some money and let you leave the palace."

Yingchun shook her head and said, "I am willing. No matter where the Second Young Lady goes in the future, I am willing to follow her, as long as the Second Young Lady does not despise me."

I hugged Yingchun and said, "Thank you."

Yingchun felt embarrassed and said with a red face: "It is my blessing to serve the Second Miss. Why should I thank you?"

As he was speaking, the doorman came to tell him that the palace governess had arrived.

A few of us hurried out to greet them.

The ones Zheng Yan sent this time were Nanny Gui and Nanny Li. These two Nannies were experienced and well-educated. They were the first Nannies to take care of all the concubines after they entered the palace. All the palace rules were engraved in their minds, and their every move was very palace-like.

When Mrs. Du saw that it was Nanny Gui and Nanny Li, she hurried forward and bowed very respectfully.

We also stepped forward and saluted.

Nanny Gui was holding a dark red wedding dress in her hands. Although the dress was not bright red, it was very exquisitely made. The gold edges on the collar and sleeves were embroidered with real gold threads, which was luxurious and eye-catching.

Nanny Li held a phoenix crown inlaid with gems in her hand, which looked sparkling and extremely dazzling.

Nanny Gui smiled and said, "Second Miss Zhao, His Majesty sent us to dress you up and prepare your appearance for entering the palace."

Looking at the wedding dresses and phoenix crowns in their hands, I felt a surge of bitterness in my heart, but I had nowhere to vent it. This bitterness went straight to my head.

Mrs. Du saw that I didn't reply for a long time, so she quickly pulled my sleeve and whispered, "Ah Man, it's time to thank you."

I looked at Mrs. Du blankly and said nothing.