Yixiu is reborn, fights against her elder sister, and becomes the queen mother

Tong Jia Suyue also noticed that the Crown Prince seemed to be in trouble. She smiled and said, "Did something happen? I am a dull servant. If Your Highness needs me in any way, please feel free to ask."

When the prince saw Tong Jia Gege today, he felt that although she looked weak, she actually had her own ideas in her heart. Perhaps he could let Tong Jia Gege persuade Brother Chen, which would also be a good opportunity to test Tong Jia Gege's strengths.

Su Chou had already told the prince clearly that no matter what the result of the selection was, the prince would want Tong Jia Suyue to be his concubine.

Although the prince is a modern man, he also knows that in the trend of this era, he must go with the flow, otherwise he will definitely be regarded as an alien.

Moreover, for this era, having three wives and four concubines is exactly the right choice.

Most officials in the modern court have many wives and concubines, and naturally many illegitimate sons and daughters as well. The relationships among them are complicated. If this rule is suddenly abolished, it will definitely cause chaos. This matter can only be dealt with slowly.

"In that case, I won't be polite to Princess Tongjia. Princess Tongjia, do you still remember the young man in white who saved you that day?"

After hearing what the prince said, Tong Jia Suyue was so scared that her face turned pale. How could His Royal Highness the Prince know what happened that day?

The prince smiled faintly, "Don't be afraid, Princess Tongjia. This is a long story. That day, I saw that young man in the restaurant. He saved you and actually followed you all the way. I was a little worried, afraid that he had some bad intentions and wanted to do something bad to you.

I didn't expect this young man to be so honest. He followed you back, fearing you might run into danger along the way. That's when I learned of your identity."

Tong Jia Suyue couldn't help but have tears in her eyes. It turned out that someone had been guarding her in a place she couldn't see.

At this moment, she even felt that her status as a noble lady was a burden.

"What does your highness mean?"

Since the prince said so, there must be something he wants me to do.

Tong Jia Suyue looked at the prince's expression and tone and saw that he didn't seem to mind the matter, so she spoke boldly.

The prince smiled and said, "Princess Tongjia is extremely intelligent. The Empress Dowager and I are already aware of Lord Longkodo's plans. But today, I will not ask anyone else, but yourself: are you truly willing to marry me? The position of Crown Princess is not set in stone. In the future, you will most likely only be a concubine."

The prince secretly reminded Tong Jia Suyue that she hoped she would understand that marrying him would not make her his principal wife, but his concubine. If she did not want to, she could say so now.

After Tong Jia Suyue learned about what happened that day, her mood fluctuated. She did not understand the advice in the prince's words and just nodded.

"It would be my honor to serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

The prince sighed and said, "Today, I do have something to trouble you with. This man's surname is Chen, and he saved my life a few days ago. I intend to keep him by my side so he can work for me and make a good career for himself. However, he seems reluctant to join me. I wonder if you can persuade him."

Tong Jia Suyue was stunned. She really didn't know what the prince was up to, so she could only take it one step at a time and nodded in agreement.

"It is my honor to be able to share the worries of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. However, there are differences between men and women. I wonder if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could find a veil for me."

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On the way to Zhou Xiuniang's house, the prince told Tong Jia Suyue how he met Zhou Xiuniang and how Zhou Xiuniang saved him.

"A true man should have lofty ambitions. This brother is upright, thoughtful, kind, and highly skilled in martial arts. I simply cannot bear to see his talent fall."

The prince didn't know that the more he praised Zhou Xiuniang, the more sad Tong Jia Suyue felt.

Such a good person, I just have no chance to be with him.

Zhou Xiuniang had been staying with the prince for two days and was really bored. Moreover, judging from the prince's attitude, it seemed that he really wanted her to work for him.

However, Zhou Xiuniang knew that she was a girl and the nominal wife of Doctor Wen. If this matter was exposed, it would be a capital crime.

Women's minds are always more delicate than men's. Zhou Xiuniang even felt that the prince had some "ulterior motives" towards her.

She lived in the Eastern Palace for two days, but there were no other women in the palace except the maids.

Moreover, the Wen family works for the Empress Dowager, so Zhou Xiuniang has a general understanding of the Crown Prince's situation. The Crown Prince is not interested in women, let alone a wife, concubine, or even a maid.

Zhou Xiuniang had been traveling around the world for many years and had seen all kinds of people. She was a little worried that the prince might have a romantic relationship with someone else, so she wanted to leave.

Unexpectedly, when she said goodbye and was about to leave, the prince immediately came here with a woman wearing a veil.

Zhou Xiuniang was startled at first, then quickly knelt and saluted, saying, "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. May His Royal Highness be blessed with good health. I pay my respects to this noble man."

Zhou Xiuniang knelt on the ground without even raising her eyes. This aloof look made the prince and Tong Jia Suyue feel very uncomfortable.

The prince quickly helped Zhou Xiuniang up and said, "Didn't I tell you? You are my savior. There is no need for such a grand ceremony."

Zhou Xiuniang gritted her teeth and could only say self-deprecatingly, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is of noble status, just like the bright white moon in the sky, while I am nothing but mud on the ground. As for saving His Highness the Crown Prince last time, it was truly a coincidence."

It was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who upheld justice for me in the restaurant. Later, I even offended His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. These two things offset each other. Your Royal Highness did not punish me for my disrespectful behavior. I am extremely grateful. How could I dare to seek friendship with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?

The prince withdrew his hand with a hurt look on his face, and said with an awkward smile: "Brother Chen is a man of both civil and military talents. Why don't you stay by my side and seek an official position in the future? This..."

Zhou Xiuniang shook her head and refused, saying, "People from the countryside are always crude and casual. I am afraid that I will fail the trust of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

The two people kept talking here, and Tong Jia Suyue couldn't even get a word in.

But seeing that the situation between the two was a little awkward, Tong Jia Suyue could only smile and say, "Thank you so much for saving my life that day, my benefactor. I will never forget your kindness."

After saying this, Tong Jia Suyue bowed deeply to Zhou Xiuniang.

Zhou Xiuniang was a little surprised, and only then did she understand who the woman next to the Crown Prince was.

She first glanced at the prince, then at Tong Jia Suoyue who was wearing a veil. She thought that the prince and Tong Jia Suoyue were in love with each other, and that Tong Jia Suoyue must be the future princess.