The Virtuous Concubine

Thinking that Imperial Concubine De Zhao must have left some assets for the Seventh Prince, the Fourteenth Prince, and Princess Wenxian, she could hardly suppress her joy.

With so many people helping him, the Fourth Prince, as the eldest son, does not need to worry about his future at all.

With such a mother-in-law and husband, it wouldn't matter much even if her daughter didn't marry the prince!

In fact, the Guaerjia lady was right. Malu only took out a small part of his own money, after all, he had to leave it to other children, and the rest was all the private property of the Fourth Prince.

Sensing that her mother was a little too excited, Guaerjia quickly responded, "Aunt Baifu's words have made me feel ashamed. I know that I am not virtuous and talented enough, and I am really humbled by the kindness of the Imperial Concubine and the Fourth Prince. After I enter the Fourth Prince's mansion, I will be careful in what I say and do, treat people with courtesy, and do my best to assist the Fourth Prince, so as not to disappoint the kindness of the Imperial Concubine and the Prince. I also hope that Aunt Baifu can give me more advice."

As he said this, he personally handed a sachet to Bai Fu.

Guarjia said softly, "I made this sachet myself. Although it is not a valuable item, it represents my thoughts. I hope you won't dislike it, aunt."

As she spoke, she asked someone to take out the gift she had prepared and asked Bai Fu to help her pass it to Concubine De Zhao.

Bai Fu looked at Guaerjia with admiration in her eyes: "Young lady, you are so polite. You will definitely be able to gain a firm foothold in the Fourth Prince's mansion in the future."

Guarjia lowered her head slightly, looking humble.

After a round of greetings and farewells, Mrs. Guarjia sent everyone away and happily hugged her daughter: "My child, you have such a blessing. Your mother is very happy."

Guaerjia smiled sincerely at her mother. "I feel relieved when you say that, mother. I think Imperial Concubine Dezhao is a low-key and patient person, and her future is bound to be limitless. It's a pity that my daughter didn't win the favor of the prince, which disappointed you."

Mrs. Guaerjia patted her daughter's hand gently and comforted her, "Silly child, you must remember that being able to marry into the Fourth Prince's house is also a great blessing. Although the position of the crown prince is honorable, who can predict the future? Now that you have been promised to the Fourth Prince, you must assist him wholeheartedly and help him manage the internal affairs."

Guaerjia nodded, but couldn't help but recall the prince's indifference and ridicule towards her that day.

This matter was becoming a demon in her heart. She bit her lip and tried hard to get rid of this trouble.

During the selection, she didn't have time to be happy about being the one who was summoned by Kangxi alone, because she was deeply hurt by the prince's disgust.

She didn't understand how she had offended the prince and why she was treated like this. She had always been likable since she was a child and could get along well with everyone, but the prince didn't even try to hide his rejection of her.

The prince even declared in front of her and Kangxi that he would rather become a monk than get married, and that he only wanted to stay by his father's side for the rest of his life, live without worries, and be a good son.

Kangxi was very pleased and felt that the prince's filial piety was commendable. He himself did not want the prince to set up a residence and live too far away from him. So he just teased the prince that he was still immature.

But without Kangxi's rescue, Guwalgiya fell into deeper confusion and embarrassment.

Was he some kind of monster? Or had someone said something bad about him in front of the prince?

She thought carefully about her words and actions in the palace and felt that she had done nothing wrong. The more she thought about it, the more tormented she became.

Kangxi's imperial decree of marriage seemed to be a relief for her, but she would never be able to resolve the knot in her heart.

If she said she wasn't attracted to the handsome prince, she would be lying. But the slight attraction was completely killed by the prince's rejection of her at that time.

What's more, she had never met the Fourth Prince, so naturally she had no basis for comparison, let alone choice.

No one knows the subtle thoughts of a girl. She is not an ordinary person. She buried this matter in her heart and continued to prepare for her wedding.

She has to worry about dowry, wedding dress and other things.

She carefully selected every dowry item. With Concubine De Zhao's generosity, she naturally could not fall behind.

Malu was actually quite surprised. She thought that either Kangxi was testing her, or the Fourth Prince would find a way to refuse - Guaerjia's daughter-in-law was too outstanding, and she had put Yonghe Palace at the center of controversy.

And the prince didn't react at all?

After much thought, Malu decided to seek Kangxi's permission before going to Yuqing Palace to meet the prince.

Kangxi was concentrating on reading the memorial. When he heard Malu cautiously propose to go and see the prince, his expression did not change and he approved it without even raising his head.

But when Malu left and turned around, he stared at Malu's back.

Kangxi was really curious why Malu cared so much about the prince and cared so much about his mood and interests.

But Kangxi was unwilling to ask. He could not help but sigh, "De Zhao is sincere to the prince. I don't understand his previous plea and his rejection of Guaerjia."

Liang Jiugong flicked his whisk and said with a smile: "I don't understand, maybe the Imperial Concubine loves the Crown Prince so much because she loves him so much?"

Kangxi laughed out loud: "Flatterer!"

In fact, Malu was just being sincere in exchange for sincerity. This proud young man had wealth, power and status, as well as his father's almost omnipotent love.

But with Malu, he felt rare freedom, so he was willing.

He was willing to risk angering the Emperor and reject the wife chosen for him by his father, and was also willing to give up the help that was within his reach.

However, this is also the result of multiple factors. Suo Etu actually hoped that the prince could marry a girl from the Hesheli family, but the suitable girls from the Hesheli family were not yet of age.

The Fourth Prince was extremely capable, but after all, Malu's Uya family was too weak. Kangxi felt that if the Fourth Prince was promoted, he, without a maternal family, would not be able to compete with the Hesheli family behind the Crown Prince.

By that time, the Fourth Prince would have not yet been able to test and hone his abilities as a crown prince, and he would have been harmed by Soetu's interference, which would also be against Kangxi's original intention.

If the Fourth Prince is defeated in the end, with Malu and Guaerjia around, he will not be too miserable. Moreover, in the end, because of Malu's existence, these people can also be regarded as helpers to the Crown Prince.

After weighing the pros and cons, some coincidences, and the fact that the Crown Prince himself was too obviously resistant and disgusted with Guaerjia, Kangxi finally decided to marry Guaerjia to the Fourth Prince.

Malu stood nervously in front of the gate of Yuqing Palace, looking at this palace that was allocated exclusively for the prince by Kangxi.