xymnovel Chapter 1098: In-Laws
Chapter 1098: In-Laws
Ruru’s mind was racing, but she didn’t show it at all on her face. She respectfully saluted the Empress, the Imperial Concubine, and Lady, and silently stood among those who had been retained.Next was Wu Miaomiao.
A glimmer flashed in the Empress’s eyes, "Very good, graceful and composed, skilled in needlework too."
Consort Rong also offered a few words of praise, and Lady nodded in agreement.
Wu Miaomiao was also retained.
By evening, this round of selection was finally over.
Out of the original hundred-plus girls who entered the hall, only fifty-plus remained.
These fifty-some were either outstanding in all aspects themselves or came from prominent families.
Ruru walked out with the other girls.
Returning to Yuexiu Palace, the food box was also brought over.
Ruru ate listlessly. She had wanted to leave twice but was stopped each time, and now she really couldn’t do anything further.
As she ate, Ruru thought about the situation, becoming increasingly fearful. Neither the Empress nor the Imperial Concubine wanted to let her go. Could it be that she would really be chosen as the Prince Consort?
Xie Heng was still waiting for her outside!
Has the spring examination started these days?
What to do? She had to quickly send a message home for them to think of a solution!
In the Duke Mansion, Jiang Youzhi and Yun Jiao were having a meal.
Jiang Youzhi had already received the news about what happened in Fengxiang Palace today.
When he mentioned it to Yun Jiao, Yun Jiao laughed in exasperation, "That girl, always causing trouble, isn’t she ruining her own reputation."
"From now on, I’m afraid all the ladies in Manxiang City will know she can’t do embroidery. How will her future in-laws think when it comes to marriage proposals?"
She glanced at Jiang Youzhi, "I think you better go and ask His Majesty for a favor, or who knows what that girl will stir up in the palace."
Jiang Youzhi nodded slowly, "I will request an audience with His Majesty tomorrow."
The next day after court, Jiang Youzhi went to request an audience outside the Imperial Study Room.
Xiao Xizi quickly invited him in.
With the spring examination underway, the Emperor was busy, so Jiang Youzhi had no choice but to brace himself and go in.
The Emperor was reviewing documents and, without looking up, asked, "What does Jiang Aiqing need?"
Jiang Youzhi lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, "I have a matter to request of Your Majesty."
The Emperor waved his hand, "Get up and speak."
Jiang Youzhi stood up and hesitated for a moment, "I would like to ask Your Majesty for a favor."
"My young sister is mischievous by nature and is really unfit to be a Prince Consort. I humbly ask Your Majesty to allow her to return home."
The Emperor finally looked up, "What are you saying, Jiang Aiqing? Your sister is much more informed than the average girl. I think she is quite good." He still remembered the compliments Jiang Ruru gave him a few days ago.
Jiang Youzhi didn’t know where this was coming from and thought for a moment before saying, "My sister’s mischievousness is just one aspect; moreover, my father and I are unwilling to be involved in the matter of establishing heirs, and Ruru’s status is not suitable to marry a prince."
"I humbly ask for Your Majesty’s grace."
The Emperor waved his hand, "You don’t need to worry about this matter either."
"I heard she’s in love with the Fourth Prince. Although the Fourth Prince is a bit dull and has no chance at the throne, he’ll certainly have a prince’s title in the future. A lady’s lifetime of glory is not a bad outcome."
Jiang Youzhi was shocked, "What? Ruru and the Fourth Prince?"
The Emperor laughed, "You didn’t know yet?"
"If it weren’t for the Fourth Prince telling me, I wouldn’t have known either."
The Emperor stroked his chin, "Ruru is the daughter of the Duke, and being with the Fourth Prince is of the same generation, there’s no mistake in their status. It’s quite good, haha, now I’ve become in-laws with you, Jiang Aiqing."