Wearing a book, hooking him up

Su Jingyao's gaze fell on Qi Wanyin who lowered her eyes. A hint of doubt flashed across her eyes at first, and then a hint of amusement appeared.

interesting.

I hope the Princess of Qingping County will not regret her decision.

"Please go find your brother, County Lady. I will not disturb you two."

Su Jingyao narrowed her eyes slightly and spoke in a gentle voice.

"Yes, I will retire."

Qi Wanyin bowed slightly, with no emotion visible in her lowered eyes.

When she turned and walked away, her steps were light yet graceful.

Su Jingyao walked towards a distant pavilion and then sat down.

Mrs. Rongguo also came over and sat down next to Su Jingyao to accompany her.

It is relatively quiet here, surrounded by green trees, and the breeze brings a slight coolness.

Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly, and looked closely through the gaps between the branches and leaves.

The expression on his face changed instantly, as if he had seen an acquaintance.

Isn’t that Yan Mufan whom I met in the restaurant before?

Su Jingyao frowned slightly, her eyes filled with thought.

If she remembered correctly, Yan Mufan should be Yan Zhaoyi's biological brother.

"Mother, the Yan family and the Chu family haven't formed an alliance yet?"

Su Jingyao turned her head slightly and looked at Mrs. Rongguo beside her, with something strange in her eyes.

The last time I heard about the marriage between the Yan and Chu families in the restaurant was ten months ago. Since Yan Mufan came to attend this banquet, he is single.

"The Yan family is afraid of our Su family, so they want to form an alliance with the Chu family, but the Chu family put forward a condition that the Yan family help the Chu family take back the third prince."

Mrs. Rongguo lowered her voice and whispered that, after all, discussing the royal family was a serious crime.

"Now that the Yan family has the seventh prince born to Concubine Yan, they naturally don't want to do it, so the marriage between the two families has been delayed, and no follow-up has been heard."

Mrs. Rongguo shook her head slightly as she spoke.

Su Jingyao's expression became somewhat solemn.

“Since the Chu family wants to take back the third prince, even if the Yan family doesn’t help, they should think of other ways.”

After hearing this, Mrs. Rongguo frowned even more tightly, and the wrinkles on her forehead became deeper.

"The Chu family is indeed very thoughtful. The Third Prince is now the child of Concubine Xian, who has a good family background, from a marquisate."

"However, the Marquis of Pingyang has no real power. The Third Prince is being raised by the Virtuous Concubine, and he will not stand in the way of our First Prince in the future."

"If the Chu family really wants the third prince back, their ambitions will swell with the prince, and I'm afraid they will completely break off relations with our family."

Mrs. Rongguo sighed.

Now the Su family and the Chu family can only maintain superficial peace.

Su Jingyao slowly picked up the teacup and took a sip.

At that time, Concubine Chu had the palace maid push her down in the East Palace, causing her to have a miscarriage in order to cover up some of her actions.

In addition, the Chu family had just sent their daughter to the Eastern Palace, but the Chu family's daughter died because of her, causing the Su and Chu families to become enemies.

That's why she let Concubine Chu go when Jun Zechen asked her to deal with her.

Now......

A dark and fierce look gradually spread across Su Jingyao's eyes.

No matter what the Chu family’s plan is, she’s just a beauty.

Just kill him.

"Don't worry, mother. The harem is under my control. The Chu family can't take the Third Prince away."

Su Jingyao raised her chin slightly, her expression firm, her tone light but full of confidence and majesty.

Then she thought of Princess Qingping and turned her gaze to Lady Rongguo.

He asked, "Mother, if my brother really likes Princess Qingping, would you agree to their marriage?"

"If they are in love with each other, I won't stop them."

Mrs. Rongguo had a slightly complicated expression on her face, and she frowned slightly, as if she was thinking seriously.

"After all, Princess Qingping was raised by the Queen Mother when she was young. Her etiquette and knowledge are not inferior to those noble ladies in the capital, and she also has the ability to be the mistress of the house."

Mrs. Rongguo nodded slightly as she spoke, with a hint of approval in her eyes.

"It's just... I don't come from a good background."

"But, ordinary noble ladies don't have the title of county lady. With the title, birth seems to be unimportant. Mother is very conflicted."

Mrs. Rongguo said this and sighed softly, with confusion and hesitation mixed on her face.

Su Jingyao recalled the scene of testing Qi Wanyin just now, and couldn't help but admire it secretly in her heart.

Qi Wanyin's answer was truly flawless, with no loopholes to be found.

It seems that this marriage cannot be done without permission.

If she did not grant the marriage, given the personality of her brother who was deeply in love, he would probably take the initiative to ask the emperor for the marriage under Qi Wanyin's coaxing.

In that case, Su Jingyao will satisfy Qi Wanyin.

Her eyes became deep.

Su Jingyao also wanted to know what Qi Wanyin's next plans were.

There was a smile in her eyes, and that smile was like the water in a lake in spring, seemingly sparkling, warm and gentle, but in fact there was a hint of profound meaning hidden deep in the lake that was elusive.

"Mother, if my brother and Princess Qingping are determined to get married, please write a letter to let me know, and I will go to His Majesty to ask for an imperial decree to grant their marriage, so my brother won't have to go."

Su Jingyao’s instructions.

After hearing this, Mrs. Rongguo smiled kindly.

She gently pulled Su Jingyao's hand.

"Well, your brother is blessed to have a sister like you."

-

Time flies, and a month is gone in a flash.

"Master, this is the letter that Madam sent today."

Miaoyun handed the letter over respectfully. Su Jingyao took it and opened it gently.

Sure enough, as she expected, this was a letter from her mother hoping that she would ask His Majesty to grant a marriage between her brother and Princess Qingping.

Su Jingyao stood up slowly, looking calm and composed.

"Let's go to the Qianqing Palace and fulfill their wish so that this pair of lovers can finally get married."

Miaoyun frowned, full of doubts.

"Master, didn't you say that this Princess Qingping is not a simple person? Why did you grant her a marriage with the young master?"

Su Jingyao's eyes were deep.

"Only when a person achieves a goal will he work towards another goal. I want to see what the Qingping County Lady wants to do."

If Princess Qingping truly loves her brother, then the Su family, including Su Jingyao, will not care about her status as a mistress.

After marrying into the Su family, she and her brother had a deep love for each other, which is indeed a beautiful story.

But if she was just using her brother, then what was her purpose?

The Su family has no hatred against Princess Qingping, and her ultimate goal is nothing more than to target Su Jingyao.

Think about the life experience of Princess Qingping. She was looked down upon as a child, not loved by her father and mother, and was regarded as an alien in Junguo and also in Canglang.

Maybe Jun Zechen was the only one who never rolled his eyes at her?

Who knows what role Jun Zechen plays in the eyes of the Princess of Qingping County?

They are just some old stories, and only a heart that silently pays attention to the young prince.

Su Jingyao doesn't care about these at all.

Besides, Princess Qingping is not in the harem, so what can she plot against Su Jingyao?

Is it nothing more than calculating Jun Zechen's feelings, or alienating her and Jun Zechen?

Isn’t that perfect?

The last time he dealt with Ling Yue, Jun Zechen was not angry.

That's because Su Jingyao gradually showed the process of her "blackening" towards Ling Yue in front of Jun Zechen.

It was understandable that he was so cruel to Ling Yue in the end.

After all, her "Second Prince" died because of Ling Yue, and she almost lost three lives when she was pregnant with twins.

No matter how excessive Su Jingyao's actions towards Ling Yue were, they were all excusable.

Why is Jun Zechen angry?

So this Qingping County Lady had better be as kind as my brother said, otherwise...

Su Jingyao doesn't mind having some blood on her hands.

She is already the queen, does she still have to act pitiful like Princess Qingping?

As for my brother, just consider it a lesson.

Which man has not been deceived by a woman, let alone by a smart and beautiful woman.

It’s not a loss.

-

When Su Jingyao stepped into the Qianqing Palace, Jun Zechen was resting leisurely on the couch in the warm room.

He was holding a chess manual in his hand, reading it intently.

"Your Majesty has been relaxing these days."

Su Jingyao walked closer with graceful steps, her voice clear and pleasant.

"I'll take a look at the chess record. I'm going to play a game with Yaoyao tonight. Yaoyao's chess style is becoming more and more changeable. I have to prepare well."

Jun Zechen said, reaching out and gently pulling her to sit in front of him.

"I haven't even agreed to play chess with Your Majesty, so why is Your Majesty ready to start?"

Su Jingyao pouted slightly, with a hint of dissatisfaction on her face, and said coquettishly.

Jun Zechen raised his eyebrows. When she spoke like this, she must have something to ask for.

"Yaoyao, what are your conditions?"

His eyes were full of indulgence.

"Today's weather is bad, and I feel very depressed. If Your Majesty agrees to one of my requests, I may be happy and naturally interested in playing chess with Your Majesty."

Su Jingyao raised the corners of her mouth, a cunning light flashing in her eyes, and said with a smile.

"Your abacus beads are about to hit me in the face. Is there anything that my queen can't do that you still need to beg me for?"

Jun Zechen stretched out his finger and tapped the tip of Su Jingyao's nose with a playful smile on his face.

Su Jingyao raised her eyebrows slightly.

There are so many of them. Doesn’t the emperor himself know how powerful he is?

"The last time I went home to attend the Qushui banquet hosted by my mother, I met the Princess of Qingping County. She has a good manner and temperament, and I got along very well with her."

"That day, I asked her directly whether she liked my brother. Princess Qingping was also straightforward and admitted it immediately."

"My brother and Princess Qingping have been together for another month. Today, my mother sent me a letter saying that they are in love with each other, so I came to ask for your Majesty's imperial decree to grant them marriage."

Su Jingyao folded her hands in front of her, looking sincere.

Jun Zechen heard this and chuckled.

"Your brother is a man of great talent, gentle as jade, and now he is young and promising. He is a perfect match for Princess Qingping. Since the Empress has come to ask me for help, I must agree."

Jun Zechen waved his hand and agreed readily.