Gu Liyue asked in surprise, "Princess Jing?"
She had advised Princess Jing to enter the palace and plead her case to the emperor, but she never expected that such an unyielding person like Princess Jing would actually do such a thing.
Lu Yunxi nodded and said, "In my opinion, she's just too stubborn on a daily basis. If she had softened up earlier and asked the emperor and the empress dowager for help, there wouldn't have been all those things later. The emperor learned from Princess Jing's maid that the imperial son - in - law, taking advantage of Princess Jing's affection for him, spread rumors everywhere to smear her. He said that Princess Jing was jealous and arrogant, that she beat and killed the concubines in the family, was disrespectful to her in - laws, and was unfriendly with her brothers and sisters - in - law..."
"Tsk, the Xia family married the princess, but I've never heard that the person who marries a princess can take concubines. Moreover, Princess Jing is the mistress. Emotionally and reasonably, the entire Xia family should respect her. The emperor was naturally extremely angry. He has already stripped the Xinyang Marquis Mansion of its title and investigated it. He has also sold off the imperial son - in - law's concubines and dealt with his illegitimate sons."
Gu Liyue didn't say a word. Above the imperial power, how many people suffered injustice? But what right did she have to cry out for those poor concubines and illegitimate sons? When they were enjoying their wealth and glory, they probably never thought about Princess Jing's temper and the heartlessness of the royal family.
Lu Yunxi said angrily again, "I was so angry when I heard this news. You don't know, when the eldest brother of the imperial son - in - law was escorted into the palace, he was extremely arrogant in front of the emperor. He said that the eldest princess was the role model for a daughter - in - law, and Princess Jing was far from being as good as her and unworthy of being a daughter - in - law."
Gu Liyue was extremely surprised. Was the eldest son of the Xia family so brainless?
The eldest princess and the Imperial Son - in - Law Lin were a beautiful story in the capital. The original status of the Imperial Son - in - Law Lin was not very high, but his whole family was kind - hearted. The eldest princess was also gentle and respectful, and had a very good relationship with her in - laws. But this kind of relationship was always mutual. Moreover, no matter what Princess Jing was like, how dared the Xia family look down on the royal princess?
She asked in a low voice, "Is the Marquis of Xinyang a marquis?"
Lu Yunxi patted Gu Liyue with a smile and said, "His marquis title is different from yours. It was because he married the princess that he was granted the marquis title. Actually, Princess Jing was just being stubborn. If the emperor didn't dote on her, he would have only granted the Xia family an earl title at the beginning. How could he have granted a marquis title?"
Gu Liyue nodded and said, "After all, she was afraid. Moreover, Princess Jing probably had true feelings for the imperial son - in - law."
"You're right about this. Back then, after Princess Jing quarreled with the emperor and left the palace, she happened to meet the imperial son - in - law by chance, and they just fell in love at first sight. The Xia family's family status was a bit low, but it wasn't too bad. So the emperor agreed to the marriage."
Gu Liyue thought that it was precisely because of this that Princess Jing forgave the imperial son - in - law again and again. Probably the love of a young girl was not so easy to forget. And because she had chosen this person herself, a proud person like Princess Jing would feel that it was not good to complain to the emperor.
Lu Yunxi stretched and said, "Speaking of which, now the Xia family has only been stripped of its title and dismissed from office. They are being held in the princess mansion, and no punishment has been carried out yet. The Xia family is trying their best to send letters into the palace, hoping that Princess Jing will leave the palace to see the imperial son - in - law. Alas, Princess Jing may soften her heart, but I think a dog can't change its habit of eating shit."
Gu Liyue didn't agree with her nonsense in her heart. Princess Jing would only enter the palace to complain when she was completely disheartened. She had seen through that man's true face. How could she soften her heart again?
Lu Yunxi pushed Gu Liyue and asked, "Liyue, have you ever thought about what kind of husband you will have in the future?"
Gu Liyue blushed. Speaking of which, she hadn't seen Lu Jinchen today. She only received the congratulatory gifts from the Prince Liang's Mansion. The Princess of Liang brought Lu Jinchen's younger brother here, but she didn't know what Lu Jinchen was busy with that he couldn't even attend her banquet.
Lu Yunxi didn't really want an answer. She just picked up a fruit and threw it into her mouth, saying vaguely, "I think Princess Jing is stupid. As a royal daughter, she is marrying beneath herself no matter who she marries. It's better to find someone good - looking and with a high family status. Let me tell you, the higher the family status, the more they know the rules of the imperial power and noble families. How could such a thing as the Xia family happen? The Xia family was so stupid that they thought that since Princess Jing had married into their family, she was a daughter - in - law of the Xia family, and the royal family had no right to interfere in the affairs of the Xia family. Isn't it funny?"
Gu Liyue gasped in surprise and sighed, "It's really not easy for a woman to live. She has to be born into a good family. After getting married, she also has to be careful and marry into a good family. But Princess Jing probably never thought that the Xia family would be such a hateful family."
Lu Yunxi nodded and said, "Yes, I think it's okay to choose a man for his good looks or his high family status and simple family members, but never for his kindness to you."
Gu Liyue was stunned and asked, "Why?"
Lu Yunxi spread her hands and said, "If he is handsome, even if I'm angry, looking at his face, I can forgive him a little. If his family status is good and the family members are simple, I don't have to deal with my mother - in - law, sisters - in - law and sisters - in - law everywhere, then I'll be much more comfortable. If I only choose a man for his kindness, and if this man changes his heart, won't I have nothing?"
Gu Liyue thought carefully and found that it was really the truth. She was thinking again that Lu Jinchen was extremely handsome and she was in love with him. The Lu family had a high family status, but the family members didn't seem to be very simple. But she was from the countryside. I'm afraid she would be a little scared no matter which noble family she married into.
In the evening, the guests were finally sent away. Gu Liyue returned to her courtyard. She let the nurses and maids count the congratulatory gifts received today and record them carefully one by one. Almost all of them were sent by Gu Liyue to the warehouse to be stored.
Not long after, Gu Chengzhi ran over excitedly and asked, "Sister, what did that Lu Jinchen give you?"
Gu Liyue lowered her head and said, "Why do you ask? He didn't even come."
Lu Jinchen didn't come in person, but he sent someone to deliver a pair of gold - inlaid jade hand warmers. Hand warmers were originally used by the elderly who were afraid of the cold. This pair was not very practical. However, except for the gold - inlaid jade part, the material and embroidery skills used were very extraordinary and were rare things.
Gu Liyue stroked the hand warmers for a long time, but she didn't see a single word on them, so she put them away.
Gu Chengzhi laughed proudly, patted Gu Liyue on the shoulder and said, "Do you know what he did today?"
Gu Liyue asked, "What did he do?"
Gu Chengzhi waved the servants away and then whispered, "He entered the palace and played chess with the emperor for an afternoon. Then he asked the emperor to bestow a marriage for you two."
Gu Liyue was shocked. She stared with wide eyes and shook her head and said, "How... How could this be? The princess and the second young master of the Liang Mansion came today. If they want to get engaged, they should discuss it with the family first. Is he... really serious?"
Gu Chengzhi pointed outside and said, "Third brother is a bodyguard in front of the emperor. It wasn't his turn to be on duty today, but his friend got the news and immediately sent a message to him."
Gu Liyue was completely stunned.
Gu Chengzhi continued, "When serving in front of the emperor, the most important thing is to keep your mouth shut. If third brother's colleague dared to send a message, it means that he got the emperor's instruction to let our family know. Moreover, Jinchen doesn't get along well with the princess. But if he wants to marry you, it must be the elders who come forward. If the princess makes things difficult, it will be even more troublesome. So Jinchen went directly to ask the emperor."