If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

After Madam Qu’s birthday banquet, Shen Sui’an worked all night to make a longevity embroidered headband.

The next day, he came to apologize to Madam Qu.

"Yesterday was your birthday gift, but because of my reckless calculations, there were many twists and turns. I dare not ask for the old lady's forgiveness. If the old lady beats and scolds me, I... I..." Shen Sui'an lowered his head guiltily.

When she went back yesterday, her grandmother called her back to her room and gave her a lecture.

Although he didn't scold her harshly, his detailed explanation made Shen Sui'an break out in a cold sweat. Only then did he realize that she was too impulsive and too smart for her own good yesterday.

She believed that she had the memory of her past life, and she seized the opportunity at the birthday banquet to let the Queen Mother see Lu Heng defending Song Xiuzhi, and then took the opportunity to propose breaking off the engagement.

Everything went smoothly, but I forgot that it was Madam Qu's birthday gift.

The Queen Mother and Old Madam Qu were both very smart and shrewd people, how could they not see her little thoughts.

She really felt guilty.

Madam Qu truly loved her, but she ignored the birthday gifts from her elders and only cared about herself.

Qu Qingli didn't dare to say anything more at this moment, and just stood aside worrying about Shen Suian.

"Sui Sui, come here." Old Madam Qu waved her hand and asked Shen Sui'an to come to her side.

There were still traces of tears on Shen Sui'an's cheeks.

She came to Madam Qu's side, feeling so guilty that she didn't dare to look up at the old lady.

"You were indeed a little impulsive yesterday, but I am not angry with you. I admire you for being so decisive in proposing to cancel the engagement. That kid from the Lu family doesn't respect you. If you are indecisive and try to compromise, no one can help you." said Old Lady Qu.

After living for most of your life and getting married, if your husband has someone else in his heart, your whole life will be torment.

A momentary impulse and calculation are nothing compared to the rest of your life.

Old Madam Qu was tolerant of younger generations, so she did not blame Shen Sui'an.

But Shen Suian came in person to apologize today, and one look at the dark circles under her eyes told her that she hadn't slept well the whole night.

"Birthday gifts are given every year, but your major life event only comes once. I watched you grow up, and you are my granddaughter now. How could I bother with you about such a trivial matter?" said Mrs. Qu.

"I'll accept your headband. You don't have to take it to heart."

Madam Qu's voice was gentle and kind, and Shen Sui'an felt sad again.

Thinking about the future fate of the Qu family, she wished she had great ability to help the Qu family survive this disaster.

"Okay, okay, if you keep crying, others will think I bullied you." Qu Qingli stepped forward and took Shen Suian's hand.

"Madam, thank you so much. I... I want to cancel the engagement because I don't want to see my husband caring about someone else in the future." Shen Sui'an said in a low voice.

She is so good and outstanding, why should she be humble and fawning to such a cold-hearted person like Lu Heng?

No, Lu Heng is not cold and heartless, he just keeps Song Xiuzhi in his heart.

Madam Qu said, "The Queen Mother knows that you have made up your mind and will consider your marriage with the Lu family."

With these words, Shen Sui'an felt half relieved.

As long as the palace agrees, the Lu family will have to cancel the engagement no matter how unwilling they are.

……

……

Cining Palace.

After the Empress Dowager and the Emperor had lunch, the mother and son were chatting.

So he started talking about the little incident that happened in Qu Mansion yesterday.

Emperor Xuan of the Yong Dynasty was nearly forty years old. He had been diligent and studious since childhood. After ascending the throne, he was even more conscientious and never neglected state affairs. In the eyes of officials and people, he was a rare emperor.

But he also has the usual suspicion and depth of an emperor.

"I didn't realize Lord Lu was such a sentimental person." Emperor Xuan smiled faintly.

Normally, seeing Lu Heng being serious and reserved, I thought he was a cold-hearted person.

"It's just that Duke Lu has been frequently in contact with hereditary nobles recently, and has petitioned me several times to appoint a crown prince." Emperor Xuan's tone sounded a little more displeased.

The Yong Dynasty now has five princes and six princesses.

Among them, only the Fifth Prince and Princess Yongning were born to the Queen. The Fifth Prince is only six years old this year. The Eldest Prince is born to Concubine Xian. He is eighteen years old this year and is currently guarding the border with the army in the southwest military camp. The other three princes were born to Concubine Yao.

It is natural to establish the eldest son as the crown prince, but the fifth prince is still young, while the second prince and the third prince have already started serving in the court. Among them, the second prince is intelligent and diligent, and he was personally educated by Emperor Xuan, so he is deeply loved by Emperor Xuan.

The ministers in the court unknowingly took sides, and those headed by Duke Lu wanted to install the fifth prince as the crown prince as soon as possible to prevent the second prince from gaining more and more power in the court.

Emperor Xuan never expressed his opinion on the issue of succession, allowing the court to become turbulent and various factions to fight openly and secretly.

But he was disgusted by Duke Lu's increasingly undisguised arrogance.

The Queen Mother sighed, "The Emperor is in his prime, so he is not in a hurry to appoint a crown prince. Duke Lu is too impatient."

"It's just... Duke Lu has followed my father through thick and thin. The world knows that he has made great contributions to the emperor. The Lu family still has to give him respect." Emperor Xuan said lightly.

"Prime Minister Shen also made an invaluable contribution by accompanying the late emperor back then," said the empress dowager.

Emperor Xuan nodded, "Yes, Mr. Shen retired at the height of his career, I cannot let him down again."

"The Emperor seems to have made up his mind?" the Queen Mother asked with a smile.

"I remember that when my father granted the marriage orally, he did not specify which son of the Lu family the daughter of the Shen family should marry." Emperor Xuan said slowly.

The Queen Mother's expression was stern, "Your Majesty, the only two people in the Lu family who are suitable for marriage with Shen Sui'an are Lu Heng and... Lu Yuan."

"Lu Yuan, you must not do that."

Emperor Xuan smiled and said, "Commander Lu has not yet married, but he is already 20 years old this year, and he is a perfect match for Shen Sui'an."

But Lu Yuan was born out of wedlock, and his mother was unknown. He was brought home by Uncle Lu when he was three years old, who said he was born to a concubine, but the concubine had died long ago.

If Lu Yuan had not worked hard and become the commander of the Pacification Division, I'm afraid he would not have known that the Lu family had such a son as his concubine.

Compared with Lu Heng, Lu Yuan's background is not worthy of Shen Sui'an.

"I personally arranged the marriage. Who in the world dares to say that Lu Yuan is not worthy of the Shen family's legitimate daughter?" Emperor Xuan said calmly.

When the empress dowager heard this, she knew that the emperor had made up his mind and no matter what she said, it would be of no use.

She immediately felt a little regretful. If she had known that she would let Shen Sui'an marry Lu Yuan, she might as well...

I don’t know whether she helped Shen Sui’an or harmed her.

The dinner was tasteless. When Emperor Xuan left the Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager leaned tiredly on the big pillow.

"Is the Empress Dowager feeling unwell?" The personal nanny stepped forward and looked at the Empress Dowager with concern.

"I am just tired," said the Queen Mother, "The Emperor is becoming more and more wary of the Qu family."

The emperor did not like Duke Lu forcing him to appoint a crown prince, not because the fifth prince was too young, but because the queen's surname was Qu.

The personal nanny was puzzled. Did the Emperor and the Empress Dowager mention the Qu family during their conversation today?

The masters' words are becoming more and more profound.