Royal daughter-in-law makes money

Chapter 8 Marriage-in-law

chapter eight

"Empress Xian, don't you know that I have already arranged a marriage for the second son today?" Chu Yuanming looked at Empress Xian and asked coldly.

“Your Majesty, I think that the girl from the Qiao family is just the daughter of a merchant. How can she be worthy of being the prince’s principal wife? I think that the girl from the Qiao family should only be granted the position of a concubine.” Empress Xian hadn’t noticed Chu Yuanming yet, but she was already very unhappy at this moment.

"Oh? The Qiao family donated one million taels of silver to the national treasury for this marriage. I wonder how much Prime Minister Lin can give?" Chu Yuanming said, and then said to Eunuch Li beside him, "Go and invite Lin Qi to the palace!"

At this time, Empress Xian was unsure. After all, the Lin family was a family of officials. How could they possibly come up with so much silver?

However, she was indeed very satisfied with Lin Ruyi.

She didn't think Qiao Anan was more suitable for Chu Haojue than Lin Ruyi.

However, at this time, Empress Xian also saw that the emperor was unhappy, and she could only pray in her heart that Prime Minister Lin would make the emperor change his mind soon.

After all, this marriage was something she had discussed with the Prime Minister's wife a long time ago.

Now, all that is missing is an imperial decree from the Emperor granting the marriage.

Hayashiya

"Greetings to the Second Prince's wife!" Qing'er, the maid beside Lin Ruyi, bowed to Lin Ruyi and joked.

Everyone in the mansion knew that the eldest daughter was the designated consort of the second prince.

"Don't talk nonsense. I heard that father found a good marriage for my good sister?" Lin Ruyi asked sarcastically.

"Miss, the emperor has issued an edict that all girls who are sixteen or above must get married within one month, otherwise they will be forced to serve in the army. That's why the master is in a hurry to arrange a marriage for the second young lady with the Minister of Rites." Qing'er replied quickly.

"Hmph, with her status, she is only worthy of the illegitimate son of a third-rank minister." Lin Ruyi said proudly.

Lin Ruyi felt very proud when she thought that Lin Huiyu would kneel down and greet her whenever she saw her in the future.

"Yes, Second Miss, how can I compare with you, the eldest lady? I believe that the imperial decree granting your marriage will come down soon." Qing'er said flatteringly while massaging Lin Ruyi's shoulders.

Lin Family Study

Lin Qizheng returned home and was handling some official business in his study.

After a while, the servant came in hurriedly.

"Master, someone is coming from the palace." The servant bowed and said.

"Someone is coming from the palace?" Lin Qi was shocked. He didn't know what was going on that someone came to the palace at this time.

"Yes, it was the fourth eunuch who served the emperor. He said that the emperor had something to do and asked you to go to the palace quickly." The servant had just asked the fourth eunuch and replied to Lin Qi at this time.

"Okay, I'll go right away." Lin Qi hadn't changed into his official uniform yet, so he left the study without thinking.

At this time, the fourth eunuch was already waiting in the front hall. When he saw Lin Qi coming out, he quickly stood up and bowed to Lin Qi.

"Prime Minister Lin! Please come with me into the palace!" said the fourth eunuch with a smile.

"I will go now, but I wonder if Gong Gong can tell me something. What is the matter that the emperor wants to see me about?" Lin Qi thought for a moment and asked respectfully.

"Prime Minister Lin, I don't know either. Once you enter the palace, the emperor will naturally tell you." The Fourth Eunuch is naturally a shrewd person. He knows what he can say and what he cannot say.

The Emperor obviously disliked the marriage agreement between Concubine Xian and Prime Minister Lin.

"Thank you, Fourth Eunuch." Prime Minister Lin also knew that these eunuchs would not say a word unless they knew what to say.

The prime minister thought that the country was in danger and it was extremely difficult for the emperor.

Thinking of this, Prime Minister Lin also sighed, thinking that even a good cook cannot cook without rice. Now that the treasury is empty, even if the emperor wants to make a big move, he is unable to do so.

Prime Minister Lin thought again, wondering if the emperor asked him to enter the palace for the marriage between Ruyi and the second prince.

Now, the national treasury is empty. Even if Ruyi marries into the palace, I am afraid that the wedding will be simple.

Moreover, influenced by the emperor's edict, I think many people have gotten married recently, but they all keep things simple.

Fortunately, the family has always prepared a dowry for Ruyi, so when the time comes, it shouldn’t be too shabby.

When Prime Minister Lin entered the study, he noticed that the atmosphere there was a bit tense.

"Your humble servant pays homage to the Emperor, long live His Majesty. I pay homage to Empress Xian, a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand thousand years!" Lin Qi saluted with some trepidation.

I feel a little uneasy.

"Lord Lin is here!" The emperor had been reviewing memorials for a while, and during this time, he didn't pay any attention to Concubine Xian.

Empress Xian wanted to ask but didn't dare.

At this time, she also knew that the emperor seemed very displeased with Jue'er marrying the daughter of the Lin family.

Prime Minister Lin looked at Empress Xian and guessed that it was probably about their marriage.

"I wonder if the emperor has any instructions for me to enter the palace?" Lin Qi asked nervously.

"Well, there is something." Chu Yuanming glanced at Empress Xian, then looked at Lin Qi.

Then he said, "I heard that Prime Minister Lin and Concubine Xian have already arranged a marriage between Miss Lin and the Second Prince?" Chu Yuanming looked at Lin Qi, and his tone did not reveal joy or anger.

"Your humble servant dare not. This matter is up to the emperor!" Lin Qi was a little worried at this time. Why did it sound like the emperor was not happy with this marriage?

Could it be that his granddaughter is not worthy of the Second Prince?

But looking around, in the entire capital, is there any other daughter who can be more noble than his own granddaughter?

"The Qiao family donated one million taels of silver to the treasury of Chu Yuan State. I have granted marriage to the second prince and the girl of the Qiao family. Now, Concubine Xian said that the second prince is engaged to the eldest daughter of the Lin family. I wonder how much silver the Lin family can donate to the national treasury? If the Lin family can give more than the Qiao family, I will grant marriage to the second prince and the eldest daughter of the Lin family." Chu Yuanming looked at Lin Qi coldly and said.

He wanted to see how much silver Lin Qi could come up with and whether he dared to come up with the one million taels of silver.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!" Lin Qi was so frightened that he quickly knelt down.

He was shocked. One million taels! Even if he sold the Lin family, it wouldn't be worth one million taels of silver.

Moreover, as a court official, if he could really come up with one million taels of silver, it would be a serious crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of his clan!

"My dear Minister Lin, please answer my question. How much silver do you plan to pay?" Chu Yuanming looked at Lin Qi and asked.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. Ruyi has already been engaged to the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture. I really don't dare to marry her off twice!" Lin Qi said quickly.

"Oh? I didn't know that Miss Lin had already been engaged. My beloved, it's not that I don't agree with this marriage, but Miss Lin has already been engaged. It's Jue'er who is unlucky." Chu Yuanming said calmly.

"Your Majesty!" Concubine Xian was angry. The Emperor was determined to let Jue'er marry that merchant girl!

Empress Xian glared at Prime Minister Lin who was standing beside her. She didn't expect that Prime Minister Lin was so useless.

"My beloved, there is one thing you probably don't know. The second son is not marrying a concubine, but marrying into the Qiao family's family! The second son is marrying into the Qiao family! From now on, don't talk about concubines. If the girl from the Qiao family is willing, it is also possible to marry a concubine!" Chu Yuanming said slowly.

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