After the replacement marriage, I was forced to fight at home

"And then? What is the relationship between the Emperor's headache and Concubine Lian?"

"Since the beginning of autumn last year, Concubine Lian, who had never shown her face in public, began to pay respects to the Empress every day after attending the Emperor's birthday celebration.

"At first, no one paid much attention to it, until one day the emperor suddenly had a seizure in the queen's palace. It was said that the emperor was in so much pain that he wanted to bang his head against the wall. The concubines were terrified. The queen asked someone to call the imperial physician, but no one dared to step forward because of the emperor's seizure.

"No one expected that Concubine Lian would take the initiative to move forward. Although she was slapped twice by the emperor, she coaxed the emperor to lie down and even gave him a massage."

"Massage?" Su Qing asked in surprise.

"Yes, after the incident, Concubine Lian said that she was bored in the palace, so she read some ancient medical books and learned it. She and the palace maids who served her pressed each other on weekdays, and she felt her mind was clear and her blood circulation was smooth."

No way? Could it be that this Concubine Lian also traveled through time? Su Qing suddenly felt that this was possible. It would be great if she could meet him. If she could just ask him in which year the Beijing Olympics was held, would she be able to find her fellow countryman?

"So, the Emperor was pressed down by Concubine Lian?"

"How is that possible? The emperor has had this headache for many years. It is said that something got into his brain during the most brutal battle. It can only be relieved, especially when the emperor feels uncomfortable. If Concubine Lian presses for a while, the pain will be reduced or even lowered."

Su Qing nodded. A concubine who had been unfavored for many years had recently appeared in front of everyone again and was appreciated by the emperor. This was especially so since the concubine had an adult son and the situation was tense at the time for the throne.

It’s just strange. The Empress Dowager and Concubine Xian didn’t say anything, so why did Concubine Xiang jump out?

Zhou Yu heard Su Qing ask this and smiled slightly, "That's because of what Concubine Zhen said."

"Jeongpin?"

"Yes, the biological mother of the Eighth Prince, and the niece of Concubine Xian's family."

Oh my god, it's a mess, a complete mess. But she wasn't surprised. What's the little Yu'er or the big Yu'er? Isn't it just that she and her aunt share a husband?

"Princess Zhen said that it had been more than a year since Prince Rui's second wife passed away, and it was time for him to have another wife. Then word got out in the palace that Concubine Lian was going to personally choose a wife for her son this time, and that she had her eyes on the granddaughter of Minister of War Lu."

Su Qing looked at the smile in Zhou Yu's eyes and said with her mouth open, "Could it be that Concubine Xiang has also taken a liking to this young lady for someone in her family?"

Zhou Yu nodded. "It's really easy to talk to you. No matter what I say, you always think of the aftermath without me having to say more. You're really smart."

Su Qing also felt that he was very smart, and shook his head proudly, "Yeah, I also think my IQ is very online. Tell me, did you pick up a treasure?"

"Hahaha, can you be a little more reserved like a lady? How can you brag about yourself like that? What do you mean by having an IQ that's high?"

"If I have a high IQ, I am smart. Also, I cannot brag about myself in everything I do. I have to be polite, hide my true feelings, and pretend in front of outsiders. I am still like this in front of you. How tiring it is."

"So, I'm not an outsider?" Zhou Yu put his face in front of Su Qing.

Su Qing looked at Zhou Yu's face, which was young, full of vigor, handsome, and with a slightly naughty expression. Hehe, would you feel full even if you just looked at him every day without eating?

"How fresh! Why, do you want to be my 'outsider'?"

"How is that possible? We are a family."

"That's it. In front of you, I can do whatever I want and say whatever I want. We have made three rules. We are not allowed to hide anything. Of course, the premise is that you don't have to say it when the time is not right. Just like the matter between you and your brother-in-law and Master Yue, and who you support, you see, I won't ask. How sensible, right?"

Zhou Yu looked at Su Qing's little appearance of seeking praise, and smiled while shaking his shoulders, "Are you picking on me? Don't worry, I'll tell you everything when the time is right. But that person's matter still needs his permission. I believe in you, and my sister and brother-in-law will believe in you too, but that person doesn't understand you."

"I know. I have to do something to please him."

"Answer your question just now." Zhou Yu stretched out his hand to brush away the scattered hair on Su Qing's temples, but felt it was inappropriate, so he withdrew his hand angrily.

Su Qing didn't think much of it. When it comes to love, there's no such thing as being honest. But she also knew that this was ancient times, and it was naturally different from modern times. Although she knew that even if Zhou Yu came over to touch her face just now, she wouldn't refuse.

"What's the problem?" Su Qing's voice clearly carried a hint of shyness that she didn't even know was her little daughter's.

"I found a treasure, I really found a treasure." Zhou Yu's satisfaction revealed in his eyes and eyebrows made Su Qing truly feel the sincerity and satisfaction in his words. This poor young man wished he had a companion to move forward together with him, a companion who shared the same ideals, a companion who understood his heart, and a companion who shared the joys and sorrows.

Su Qing had an epiphany at this time. Could it be that God allowed him to travel through time just to meet this young man? Could it be that he owed him something in his previous life, so he traveled hundreds or even thousands of years to repay him?

"I thought you were praising me, and I accept your compliment."

Zhou Yu was really delighted with Su Qing's generosity. He went to pick up some chestnuts from the stove and continued, "Then Imperial Concubine Xiang originally wanted to marry Lord Lu's granddaughter to the youngest son of the Xiang family. You know, the most fiercely fought thing among the princes now is military power. Now, apart from the Prince of Zhenbei, Lord Lu is the most popular one."

Zhou Yu was no longer in a hurry and gently fiddled with the chestnuts on the table with a pair of tongs.

"So, how could Concubine Xiang allow the Emperor to really assign the Lu family's granddaughter to Prince Rui?"

"What about the others? I mean, are the other ladies also vying for Miss Lu?"

"They do want to, but they don't have a suitable family member to match them. If the family is not suitable, the age is not suitable, or the character is not good, how can the Lu family agree to it?"

That’s right, the daughter of the Minister of War has the power to choose anyone in the capital.

"Is it because of this that Imperial Concubine Xiang married Meng Qi to Prince Rui?"

"I don't know exactly what she said or how she did it, but this is the result."

"I thought this was done by King Jing or King Cheng?"

"We can't rule out this possibility. Although Prince Rui is a good guy in the capital and doesn't seem to be a threat to anyone, who knows? I heard that the Emperor has discussed with the Empress that he wants to raise Concubine Lian's position before Prince Rui gets married?"

"Ah? Doesn't that mean she will be made a concubine?"

Zhou Yu nodded. Yes, the title of consort would bring new changes.

"Wang Xiaoer, let me ask you something."

"Ah? What?" Zhou Yu really liked Su Qing calling him like that. It made him feel familiar, as if this Wang Xiaoer was Su Qing's exclusive one.

"How do you know so much? About the royal family?"

Zhou Yu was stunned for a moment, then shook his head. "If I say I heard it, you will definitely not believe it, but I can only tell you now, do you remember that my great-aunt was the late Empress Dowager?"

"Of course I remember. Could it be that she left someone for you in the palace?"

"The one she left behind was not for me, but for the one I supported."

"What? It seems that person can..."

"It's hard to say. These princes are not simple people. Therefore, we have been very careful. We can't lack the right time, right place, and right people."

Su Qing nodded. Although Zhou Yu was not in a position to talk to her now, she boldly guessed through the conversation whether Zhou Yu and his people were supporting the prince. And was the prince's illness faked to protect himself?

Because according to what I just said, if the late empress dowager left connections for a certain prince, judging from their age, the prince is most likely to be the one, and I heard that the late queen mother and the late empress dowager have always had a very good relationship.

"Then, will Prince Rui cancel the engagement?"

"Cancel the engagement? No, how could that happen? If the Hong family really contacted Meng Hai and others to do this, it would only cause trouble for Prince Rui and make your grandfather face his reality. Don't think that you can get rid of this bastard just by marrying a granddaughter into the palace.

"I said that the whole city was in an uproar, but that was just to scare you. Not many people know about it. Don't worry, I have arranged some people here. There will be another big event in the capital in a few days, and this matter will be suppressed by then, and no one will remember it."

"Ah? What's the big deal?"

"I won't tell you yet. Just wait and see. Oh, by the way, how do you want to vent your anger over what Meng Hai's family did?"

"Do you have any idea?"

"Of course, there are both bright and dark ones. It depends on which one you want."

Su Qing looked at Zhou Yu with a smirk on his face and raised his eyebrows. "Don't be in a hurry. We have to marry off our fourth sister first. Besides, I don't like small fights. If we have to fight, we'll do it big and make them suffer badly."

"Okay, just think about it. Just tell me when and how to do it. This place is really nice. We can meet here in private from now on. Not bad."

As Zhou Yu was speaking, he turned around and looked at the flying snowflakes outside the window, but something hit him on the back of his head and it hurt quite a bit.

Turning around, he looked at the chestnuts rolling on the ground, and saw Su Qing glaring at him with gritted teeth. He smiled and said, "I was wrong. It's not a private meeting. It's a meeting. A meeting."