met free Chapter 171 Respect each other as guests
Chapter 171 Respect each other as guests
"Your Highness, it's all right as long as you understand. I came here to inform you of this matter and to warn you against the common tactics used by these women."
Tan Ce said solemnly.
Chu Musheng sneered.
"I never jump into the water to save a woman if I see her fall into the water. What are all those guards around me for? Why would I need to do it myself?"
But then he thought about it.
He had really been plotted against before, so his expression became serious, he nodded slightly and said:
"We must be on guard against intentional misconduct."
The two talked for a while, and then Tan Ce stood up and said goodbye.
"Your Majesty, I will take my leave now."
Chu Musheng nodded.
"Well, you go back."
Tan Ce did not leave immediately, but said with a smile:
"Where are the snacks you promised me? My little girl will definitely love them."
Chu Musheng smiled and gave orders immediately.
"Someone, bring a pack of snacks made today to Mr. Tan."
After Tan Ce left, Chu Musheng sat on the chair, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, thinking about what Tan Ce had said.
I think what he said makes sense.
There are many families in the capital like the Duke of Wei's Mansion that have titles but no real power.
On the one hand, they devoted themselves to cultivating the men in their family, hoping that they could make a name for themselves in the court;
On the other hand, he used his daughter as a pawn to win over the powerful and influential, and raised her according to the standards of a noble lady since childhood.
When she reaches the right age, she will look for a higher-class family to marry into.
The purpose is to revive the family's glory and consolidate the family's status.
As for imperial power and wealth, the highest authority lies within the royal family.
The Duke of Wei's sons were all mediocre.
Only the second lady, the current queen mother, gained honor for the Duke of Wei because of her son's status as a mother.
The Duke of Wei was the young emperor's maternal grandfather.
The Duke of Wei's Mansion ranks first among the dukes.
Now he wants to repeat the same old trick and take things to the next level with another daughter?
Oh, what a despicable person.
On the other hand, at the Ningguo Mansion, the old Duke fought for his country on the battlefield for many years and suffered a lot of injuries.
The eldest son sacrificed his life for the country and died young, leaving no children.
Second son...
By the way, Prince Ning of the Ningguo Mansion is getting married soon, and he has sent wedding invitations to the prince and the princess.
Should I take the princess with me?
Chu Musheng was thinking in his heart.
If she goes, the princess is pregnant now, so it is not appropriate for her to go to crowded and noisy places.
But if I don't go, it would seem unkind. After all, the Ningguo Mansion has been loyal for generations and has a long-standing friendship with me.
Chu Musheng frowned, caught in a dilemma.
He thought he should ask the princess's opinion first, after all, her thoughts were also important.
Thinking of this, Chu Musheng stood up and headed towards Jinyun Palace.
When he met Xu Keke, Chu Musheng told him about Prince Ning's marriage and his own concerns.
Xu Ke smiled slightly.
"Your Majesty, I think we should go.
The Ningguo Mansion is a loyal family. If we don't go, it will inevitably make people feel alienated.
As for your concern for my safety, don't I have Dingdang and Anxiang?"
The two of them?
The subtle fragrance is still somewhat useful.
Ding Dong...
Well, at least she once helped the princess block a knife.
Chu Musheng was still hesitating when Xu Keke spoke again.
"I've also received an invitation from the bride, Sister Ziran. Why don't we go our separate ways that day?"
"That won't work."
Chu Musheng rejected it without hesitation.
"I must stay with my beloved concubine, otherwise I will be worried."
Xu Ke could poke Chu Musheng’s chest with his finger.
"Your Majesty, I'm going to go and do some makeup for my handkerchief friend. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for you to come with me?"
Chu Musheng grabbed her hand that was causing trouble and started the fire and said with a smile.
"Why can't I go? I've been to Prime Minister Li's residence many times, and Prime Minister Li has always been ecstatic and said that I have brought honor to his residence.
Besides, while my beloved concubine is adding makeup to Miss Li, I can wait outside the courtyard, and it won't hinder my beloved concubine and my handkerchief from being together."
Xu Ke covered her mouth and laughed.
"Overjoyed, and filled with joy? This Prime Minister Li is truly a man of character."
Chu Musheng was still analyzing what kind of person Prime Minister Li was.
Then I heard Xu Keke say again.
"Your Highness is so clingy, I really don't know what to do. I'll just obey Your Highness."
Chu Musheng nodded with satisfaction and ignored Prime Minister Li.
"That's right. We must prepare gifts carefully and not be impolite."
"Okay! I'll take His Majesty to the warehouse for a look."
Xu Ke stood up and waved his hand with great enthusiasm.
"I have so much gold, silver, and jewelry. I'm rich, rich!"
Chu Musheng followed Xu Keke with a smile and accompanied her to see the treasury in the mansion.
A few days later, it was Li Yueran's wedding day.
Chu Musheng and Xu Ke dressed up and went to Prime Minister Li's residence.
This was the first stop of their plan. After adding makeup to Li Yueran, they still had to rush to the Ningguo Mansion.
The Prime Minister's Mansion was decorated with lights and was extremely lively.
When Prime Minister Li heard that the Regent was coming with the princess, he was indeed ecstatic.
He hurriedly brought everyone in the mansion out to greet them.
Chu Musheng helped Xu Keke get off the carriage and saw people kneeling outside the Li Mansion.
"I, your humble servant, lead your relatives and friends to respectfully welcome the Prince Regent. The Prince Regent and the Princess have graced our humble abode with their presence."
Xu Keke covered her mouth and chuckled again.
No wonder the prince only remembered this sentence. It turns out that Prime Minister Li always uses this rhetoric!
"No need to be polite, everyone please stand up."
Prime Minister Li led everyone to stand up.
Said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, Princess, please come in."
Chu Musheng and Xu Ke walked into the mansion surrounded by the crowd.
After drinking the best tea in the Li Mansion, Xu Keke suggested going to the backyard to visit Li Yueran.
The Prime Minister's wife enthusiastically led Xu Ke to the backyard, and Chu Musheng also stood up and followed.
Prime Minister Li was a little confused, but he stayed with the Regent without saying a word.
Everyone stopped only when they arrived outside the yard where Li Yueran lived.
"Your Highness, please wait here. I'll be back soon after having a chat with Sister Ran."
Xu Ke was allowed to bow to Chu Musheng.
Chu Musheng quickly helped her up.
"You are so polite, Princess. Go now! I will be waiting here."
Everyone was stunned. The prince and princess really respected each other like guests!
After entering Li Yueran's boudoir, Li Yueran was very excited to see Xu Keke.
"But sister, I didn't expect you to come. I was thinking that since you were pregnant, the prince wouldn't let you come!"
"Hurry up and sit down. Sister Ran is really radiant today."
As Xu Keke spoke, she looked around the room and saw several young girls in the room bowing to her.
"Meet Princess Sheng."
"No gift."
Xu Ke smiled and nodded.
Li Yueran said softly.
"Sister, they are all my sisters. You are my only close friend."
Nod.
Xu Ke handed the carefully prepared makeup gift box to her personal maid, and said while holding Li Yueran's hand.
"Sister Ran, I wish you and Prince Ning a happy marriage and a harmonious marriage."
Li Yueran's face was full of shyness, but her eyes were full of happiness.
"Thank you, sister. Your coming here is my best blessing."