met free Chapter 478: The Duke's Trap is Big and Deep
Chapter 478: The Duke's Trap is Big and Deep
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. When I find some good families, I will definitely let you go with me to look around and choose one that you like and marry Momo to it."
"Thank you, sister-in-law." Chen immediately thanked her.
Zhen got up and left, and Chen walked her out before returning to the house.
Qin Yumo was still standing in the room with her hands covering her cheeks, her eyes full of indignation.
Chen looked at her and was furious.
"Your Majesty!"
Qin Yumo knelt down.
"Do you know what the consequences will be if I don't give her the deed? You will never get married in your life."
"Mother, even if you give her the deed, will she find a good family for me to marry into? I would rather not marry than marry the people she finds!"
"Pa!" Chen raised her hand and slapped Qin Yumo again. "Look at what you are saying! Even if you don't get married, how can you have a good life if you stay with me?"
These words made Qin Yumo burst into tears.
"Mother, do you believe me? Do you believe that I will definitely let you live a good life? Sooner or later, the power of the Prime Minister's Mansion will fall into your hands!"
"Silly child, I know you are unwilling, but sometimes you have to accept your fate. Just like me, after giving birth to you, I hurt my body. No matter what I tried, I couldn't get pregnant again, let alone give birth to a son."
"Mother, I accept my fate. I will definitely marry the Third Prince!"
"You can marry, but that means you have to step on the face of everyone in Prime Minister Qin's mansion to become the third prince's concubine. Do you think that just because you are a concubine, your grandfather can pay attention to you? Not to mention that the third prince is just an ordinary prince now, and the emperor has not made him the crown prince."
"Mother, I want to marry the Third Prince, but only as his principal wife, because the people in the Rongguo Mansion cannot tolerate any injustice."
Chen suddenly fell silent.
This statement is not wrong.
If the Third Prince really wanted to take Momo as his concubine, the Rongguo Mansion would definitely rather die than live in disgrace, and would not even want the position of the principal wife.
"Mother, think about the oppression we have suffered over the years. Do I have any other choice? If even you don't help me, then I will be really alone and helpless!"
"When I marry the Third Prince, even if Zhen Shi doesn't give up the power of the family, she won't dare to do this to you again!"
"That being said, are you sure that the Third Prince will give up Rong Qingqing for you?"
"Everything depends on human efforts." Qin Yumo responded firmly.
……
When the third prince got the news, his mother sent someone to Prime Minister Qin's residence.
He asked someone to inquire about the situation in Prime Minister Qin's residence. After learning that Qin Yumo had not been blamed too much, he felt relieved.
Next, Prime Minister Qin’s Mansion may arrange Qin Yumo’s marriage as soon as possible and marry her off.
When the Third Prince thought about Qin Yumo marrying someone else, he felt like a piece of his heart was missing.
However, he did not waver in his determination to marry Rong Qingqing.
He would never let a woman affect his plans.
Suddenly a voice came from outside.
"Third Prince, the Emperor asks you to go to the Imperial Study."
"Who else is in the imperial study?" asked the third prince.
"Duke Rong is here too."
The third prince immediately walked out.
As soon as the emperor heard that Duke Rong wanted to see him, he knew why Duke Rong came.
He asked Chao Sihai to prepare the chess game and pretended to be studying it.
"Your Highness." Duke Rong stepped forward and saluted.
"You have come just in time, Duke. Come and play the next round with me."
"Yes." Duke Rong stepped forward and sat opposite the emperor.
"It's rare for the Duke to come to the palace to accompany me and relieve my fatigue. I have a severe headache today and can't even read the memorials. Moreover, we are arguing over the position of Minister of Agriculture. I am really exhausted."
"Your Majesty is very busy, so it must be very hard."
Chao Sihai walked over here and deliberately lowered his voice, "Your Majesty, the Third Prince has come down and is waiting outside now."
"Let him kneel outside!" The emperor's attitude suddenly became fierce.
Duke Rong's hand holding the chess piece trembled slightly before he placed the chess piece on the board.
"Duke, I heard some rumors that the Third Prince was involved with the young lady of Prime Minister Qin's mansion. I have already arranged a marriage for him, but something like this has happened. Where can I save my face?" The Emperor spoke directly and made the matter clear.
His words, like his chess moves, are preemptive.
Duke Rong did not answer immediately, but instead placed a piece to intercept the Emperor's chess piece.
"I have also heard this rumor, but I don't know if the version I heard is the same as the one Your Majesty heard."
"What version did the Duke hear?"
"I heard that the Third Prince and the young lady of Prime Minister Qin's residence have known each other for five years. Moreover, the Third Prince saved the young lady's life, and the young lady wanted to repay the Third Prince. The two of them can be considered old acquaintances, and it can be considered a fate given by heaven. The Third Prince also has a good impression of the young lady Qin, and the two of them have a tacit understanding. They are a match made in heaven."
"Nonsense! That's not what I heard!" The emperor immediately retorted, "The Third Prince said it himself that he fell in love with Qingqing at first sight! Even if he saved the life of the young lady from Prime Minister Qin's mansion, it's impossible for him to have any private feelings for her. The young lady from Prime Minister Qin's mansion wants to repay her kindness, which means she is also a good girl who knows how to repay kindness."
The emperor's words will not offend anyone.
Duke Rong smiled and said nothing.
"Duke, you don't believe me? He is asking the Third Prince to come out and tell you in person." The Emperor turned to Chao Sihai and ordered, "Let the Third Prince come in."
"Yes." Chao Sihai immediately went outside to ask for help.
As soon as the Third Prince walked in, he immediately knelt before the Emperor and said, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Father."
"You and the Duke should clarify the rumors outside the palace."
"Yes." The Third Prince explained immediately, "My Lord, there is absolutely no private relationship between me and the young lady of Prime Minister Qin's residence. Five years ago, she almost fell into the water, and I passed by and saved her. I never took it to heart and even forgot about it. I never thought that she still remembered it until now. I also explained to her that she didn't need to take it to heart, and I don't ask for anything in return."
"I have a question for your Third Prince. A few days ago, the Crown Prince and his wife held an event, and your Third Prince was with the young lady from Prime Minister Qin's residence throughout the event. What does this mean?" Duke Rong asked directly.
The emperor frowned immediately.
This old guy, Duke Rong, is really good at setting traps!
The third prince's mind was working rapidly, fearing that he might give a wrong answer.
He deliberately angered Rong Qingqing and approached Qin Yumo that day. His main purpose was to make Rong Qingqing surrender and bow her head. He would never say this reason in front of the Duke.
"The Crown Prince's wife told me that the young lady from Prime Minister Qin's mansion is proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I was just curious at the moment, so I watched her for a little longer." The third prince made an excuse.
By saying this, he wouldn't be able to be found guilty by the Rongguo Mansion, right?