The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!

Chapter 1100: The Dust Settles

The Emperor squinted his eyes, "Oh, is there really such a matter?"He fell silent.

After a long while, he spoke enigmatically, "The Duke and Jiang Aiqing are only afraid of getting involved in the matter of establishing the Crown Prince."

"Enough, enough, I cannot force people against their will."

He paused, "Inform the Empress to let Miss Jiang pack her things and return home."

Eunuch Yu went out and instructed Xiao Xizi, then returned to stand in the Imperial Study Room to receive further orders.

Xiao Xizi conveyed the message at Kunning Palace, where the Empress and Nanny Xu exchanged a glance, both of them filled with shock.

Nanny Xu approached with a smile, stuffed a piece of Silver into Xiao Xizi’s hand, and asked softly, "Mr. Xi, do you know why the Emperor suddenly wants Miss Jiang to return home?"

Xiao Xizi replied with a chuckle, "This, I do not know either."

"However, after the morning court today, Mr. Jiang requested to see the Emperor."

Xiao Xizi seemed to say nothing, yet what needed to be said had been said.

He tucked the Silver into his sleeve and bid farewell.

The Empress frowned, "It seems Mr. Jiang made a request to the Emperor."

Nanny Xu sighed, "This Jiang Family is also strange; so many people are scrambling to become a Prince’s Consort, but their family treats it as if it were a monstrous danger."

The Empress shook her head, "Perhaps it’s because their family’s power is already too great—" to avoid suspicion.

She closed her eyes, "The matter has been spoken by the Emperor, and cannot be changed."

"But, what about the selection for the Second Prince’s Consort?"

She waved her hand, "Forget it, I’ll think slowly on my own, you personally go to Yuexiu Palace and ask Miss Jiang to leave."

Ruru was inside the room practicing calligraphy to calm her mind when she saw Nanny Xu bringing palace maids in.

Nanny Xu’s attitude was indifferent, "Miss Jiang, the Emperor’s oral decree is that you do not need to participate in the selection of a Prince Consort; immediately pack your things and return home."

Ruru was overjoyed, "Really? That’s wonderful!"

"Thank you, Nanny."

"Xiao Lu, quickly, quickly, pack the things."

Nanny Xu snorted inwardly and left with the palace maids.

Xiao Lu began packing things at the fastest speed possible.

Wu Miaomiao was listlessly leaning on the couch, "I don’t know any of the girls here, now that you are leaving, I won’t even have someone to talk to."

Ruru’s heart was filled with joy, she offered a few perfunctory words of comfort and quickly left with Xiao Lu.

Outside the palace gate, the family had not yet heard the news, nor sent a carriage to pick them up, so the two walked for a while and hired a sedan chair to return home.

After half a month, the selections for the Prince Consorts were finally settled.

The Eldest Prince’s Consort was chosen to be the legitimate granddaughter of Grandmaster Jiang. The Jiang Family is a large clan with many members in official positions, and Grandmaster Jiang had presided over examinations twice, having many disciples; his influence in the court and wilderness can rival the Jiang Family.

The Second Prince’s Consort was chosen to be the second daughter of the Commander of the Forbidden Army, Yuan Commander, who is second only to the Duke in the Forbidden Army.

The Third Prince’s Consort was Wu Miaomiao.

The Fourth Prince’s Consort was the eldest daughter of the Minister of the Ministry of Industry.

It is said that these selections were made by several madams; the Emperor agreed without saying anything once presented to him.

Wu Miaomiao returned to the residence, Ruru saw her and felt a bit uneasy.

She had boldly stated that the Third Prince was mediocre, and did not know whether Wu Miaomiao would tell her husband in the future.

Although the Prince Consorts have been chosen, many matters remain, especially since the Third Prince and Fourth Prince have not yet reached eighteen and are not in a hurry to marry.

Wu Miaomiao soon packed her things and returned to Nanyang.

Not long after, the imperial examination results were posted.