The peerless and dark princess

Chapter 111: A planned marriage

The person that Mu Ruohan had always wanted to suppress the most was none other than Mu Wange, because her Shen Xinyue did not become the principal wife and she herself did not become the legitimate daughter. Moreover, she did not even take Guan Lianyi seriously because of the humiliation of entering the Second Prince's Mansion as a concubine.

"Mother, the legitimate daughter of Minister Mu, cough, that is Mu Wange who chased after me back then. I want you to grant her a marriage..."

"Why?"

"Since Ruohan is already mine, and isn't the Prince of Yan's Mansion feared by my father? Why not grant her a marriage to the most dissolute man in the capital? Since our families are facing each other, well, that can be considered as 'making a good match'."

Meng Yujiao was stunned for a moment, then began to analyze the situation: Yes, the Emperor feared the Prince of Yan's Mansion, and Zuo Ci, the so-called Prince, was merely a favored son of his father, now drained of his wealth by alcohol and sex. Furthermore, hadn't the Emperor also been keeping tabs on that boy for years, and it was the same situation? If he were as prominent as he was back then, he wouldn't have been given the imperial princess. And if the Chu Moxuan connection was severed, the Prince of Yan's Mansion wouldn't be embarrassing itself. And the Emperor was also troubled by Zuo Ci's existence. Since he was a dandy, as Feng'er had said, pairing a dandy with a straw bag would both fulfill His Majesty's ideals and suppress the Prince of Yan's Mansion.

"Let me think about this."

When Chen Yunfeng heard his mother Meng Yujiao say this, he naturally knew that she had taken it to heart. As expected, a talented woman like Ruohan had very good ideas, unlike that Mu Wange, who was so stupid that it was disgusting.

After Chen Yunfeng left, Meng Yujiao considered it carefully. She had this plan, but who should convey it to the Emperor this time? After all, families like Prince Heng and the Shangshu Mansion weren't something she, the mistress of the harem, could control with a single decree. Oh, and Concubine Lin, after all, was just a member of the Meng family's side branch sent to curry favor with the Emperor. If she hadn't secured the position of Empress, her family would have sent her brother's concubine's daughter into the palace. It wouldn't be so awkward for an aunt and niece to serve the same emperor. If it weren't for the sake of a more comfortable life in the future, and if she wanted to use the Meng family to help Feng'er win the throne, why would she need to be nice to them?

"Mammy, please ask Miss Lin to make a casual suggestion. Do you understand?"

"I understand. I will go and give the beauty some advice."

Mu Wange and Zuo Ci outside the palace had never expected that Shen Xinyue and Mu Ruohan actually had such an idea. If the appearance of Mu Wange and Zuo Ci outside had been what they wanted, they would definitely get what they wanted, but they didn't. At most, it was icing on the cake, because a lot of information could be passed on openly through Mu Wange.

Three days later, at the morning court, Emperor Chen Yan looked at Zuo Ci and the brothers Chu Lianyao and Chu Lianyue. Chu Tianxiong had been living out his days in Prince Yan's Mansion for many years. He was thinking about what Concubine Lin had said unintentionally. It was quite good. If Zuo Ci did not refute it, then... If he was unwilling, then he would really be useless and there would be no need for too much surveillance.

"Well, Prince Heng, you are not young anymore. I have heard that the eldest daughter of Minister Mu is smart and intelligent. How about granting you two a marriage?"

Zuo Ci was stunned. This man was trying to arrange a marriage, so he absolutely couldn't agree to it. Chu Lianyao and Chu Lianyue wanted to object immediately, but because Mu Heng was Mu Wange's father, they could only hold on tightly, pursed their lips, and said nothing.

"Uncle Emperor, this won't do. Miss Mu won't do. If it's the Second Miss, oh, it's my fault. I forgot that the Second Miss is the Second Prince's consort... Anyway, only a talented girl like the Second Miss would be worthy of her."

When Chen Yunfeng heard the words "Second Miss", he was about to take action, but he relaxed when he heard Zuo Ci change his words.

Mu Heng couldn't say anything. Although Prince Heng Zuo Ci was a playboy, that was not something an official like him could say. And since it was the emperor who granted the marriage, how could he, as a subject, refuse?

"My daughter, Pu Liu, is so graceful and graceful that she is fortunate to receive Your Majesty's blessing in marriage. She is marrying above her station."

"I remember you helped Minister Mu's daughter. This kind of fate is naturally a match made in heaven. Moreover, if your father were still alive, he would also hope that you would get married as soon as possible. Today, I will make the decision for you to marry Minister Mu's legitimate daughter. Minister Mu, what is your legitimate daughter's name?"

"Your Majesty, my daughter's maiden name is Mu Wange."

"Oh, I'm granting a marriage between Prince Heng Zuo Ci and Minister Mu's daughter Mu Wange. I won't set a wedding date. Prince Heng and Minister Mu can discuss the wedding date privately."

As soon as these words came out, Zuo Ci knew there was no turning back. Chen Yan was determined to arrange a marriage between him and Mu Wange. "Uncle Emperor, I don't want to. Miss Mu is not suitable..."

"How dare you! My word is my bond. Granting a marriage is no joke. Let the people in your palace prepare. Don't neglect them."

"Your Majesty, that is my niece. Is this a matter of granting marriage?"

"Chu Lianyao, I know, but Minister Mu has no objection to being his father. Minister Mu, do you have any objection?"

Mu Heng is in the center of the storm right now. According to his selfish motives, he naturally doesn't want to agree, but the emperor's words are so powerful that even the playboy Zuo Ci can't say anything. And now it is obvious that the emperor wants to give his daughter to Zuo Ci. As a subject, can he disobey the order?

"I have no objection."

Chu Lianyao and Chu Lianyue couldn't do anything. Zuo Ci was still a dandy prince, and this was clearly a plot to make them know that Chen Yan was the emperor. Wasn't that just a guess? Chu Lianyao and Chu Lianyue admired Zuo Ci, but he was currently plotting his empire. Wouldn't the three harems and six courtyards be left to the care of that girl, Wange? Alas, for now, they could only speed things up. The arranged marriage couldn't be changed. Although a date hadn't been set, it couldn't be delayed for three or four years. The engagement ceremony would take at least six months, and Wange had only just reached the age of marriage, so they could only delay it for about a year.

"We congratulate Prince Heng and Minister Mu."

Chen Yunfeng understood a little bit in his mind. He originally thought that his mother could just issue an imperial decree from the imperial palace, but he didn't expect that this matter would have to be held in the court.

"My lady, the old lady asked you to dress up and go to the front hall to receive the order."

Mu Wange was a bit surprised. She hadn't left her house for the past few days. Who was this imperial decree for? What merit had Mu Heng accomplished? Mu Wange had never imagined it was her imperial decree granting her marriage. When she received the imperial decree, she was stunned. Who could have come up with such a wicked idea?

"Congratulations, big sister. You are going to become Prince Heng's princess consort."

Mu Qiaoyun felt a little gloating. Although the whole capital didn't know that Prince Heng was a prince, he could be seen in the red-light district. Although there were no women in the palace, there were many kept outside.

"Thank you, Fourth Sister."

Mu Wange left without saying anything more. In Mu Qiaoyun's eyes, he looked like he was running away. She couldn't help but feel a little happy.