klisemfg Chapter 629: The decision to cancel the engagement is no longer firm
Chapter 629: The decision to cancel the engagement is no longer firm
After hearing what his wife said, Anguogong Fu Peng nodded without hesitation, "Yue'er, your grandmother is right!
Our Yue'er is not comparable to those ordinary girls in the boudoir!
As for our Yue'er, she is not someone that can be chosen at will by the royal family or the powerful families.
If we have to choose, it is up to us, Yue'er, to choose others.
Besides, we all believe in Yue'er.
If it is the person Yue'er likes, no matter who he is, grandpa and grandma will support Yue'er and recognize that person as the best choice;
If Yue'er is unwilling or unhappy, even if the other party is a member of the royal family and has a noble status, grandpa will refuse the marriage for Yue'er even if it means giving up the title of Duke Anguo.
However, it seems that it is not that simple at the moment.
Based on his Royal Highness Prince Yu's status, talent, and character, he has always been the object of admiration of the noble ladies in the capital.
It was not until the Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet that the Emperor, under the influence of alcohol, issued the imperial decree to grant marriage, which put an end to the thoughts of those girls in the boudoir about becoming Prince Yu's wife.
Now, with this incident, the ambitions of those court officials and the hearts of the young ladies in the boudoir have naturally turned to His Royal Highness Prince Yu!
His Royal Highness Prince Yu once again became their target.
It’s just... the moon!
Yue'er doesn't need to care too much about what the court officials think or do, because those are things that the emperor has to consider!"
At this point, Duke Anguo Fu Peng lowered his voice and said, "Thinking back then, it was the imperial decree for the marriage that was written by the emperor himself.
Now, whether the imperial decree granting marriage written by the emperor himself still counts...that is something the emperor should worry about.
The imperial decree granting marriage is binding, because the emperor's words are real and his will is as good as gold;
The imperial decree granting the marriage does not count. It means the emperor has broken his promise and gone back on his word.
Yue'er is just a little girl...why do you think so much?"
After saying that, Duke Anguo Fu Peng even winked at Leng Rongyue.
Leng Rongyue opened her eyes wide, meeting the cunning look of Anguogong Fu Peng, and was somewhat incredulous and speechless...
It turns out that grandpa can be so cunning at times... so cunning that it's endearing!
"After all, the engagement is between you and His Royal Highness Prince Yu."
Duke Anguo Fu Peng continued.
“Whether the engagement exists or not depends on the feelings of both of you.
Yue'er also heard the servant's report just now, as well as the words that His Royal Highness Prince Yu sent to convey.
Now, the officials in the court heard the news and took action;
Those young ladies from the boudoir also flocked to Qingguo Temple like bees to flowers.
It is obvious why they are doing this!
At this time, His Royal Highness Prince Yu led his men back to Beijing overnight...
If it goes as my grandfather expected, His Royal Highness Prince Yu will go to the palace to see the emperor overnight.
When the time comes, just watch what he does and listen to what he says...
His intention became clear.
More importantly, Yue'er also needs to confirm her feelings as soon as possible.
If His Royal Highness Prince Yu remains loyal to Yue'er as always...will Yue'er accept His Royal Highness Prince Yu?
If the emperor cancels the marriage under pressure from his ministers...
Although this possibility is small, it still exists.
Then...how should Yue'er deal with it?
"Has Yue'er thought about all this?"
Leng Rongyue was originally sitting next to her grandfather.
Hearing grandpa's question, he slowly sat up straight.
Leng Rongyue pondered for a while, then raised her head and looked at Anguogong Fu Peng and Old Madam Xue, "Grandpa and grandma guessed correctly.
Yue'er... Yue'er originally planned... after finishing the Buddhist rituals at Qingguo Temple and spending a few more days with her grandparents, Yue'er would take Nanny Yuan, Luoxue and Piaoyu out of the capital to take a walk and have a look outside.
The sky is high and the land is vast outside, and Yue'er doesn't want to be trapped in a corner and be a frog in a well.
On the one hand, I want to go out and see the world outside;
On the other hand...it's all because of this awkward engagement.
Now that the Marquis Qinxing's Mansion no longer exists, where can I, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis Qinxing's Mansion, start?
Besides, the three words "Leng Rongyue" were not written on the emperor's imperial decree granting marriage!
I know that my grandparents, uncles, aunts, and brothers will protect me and will not despise my reputation as the "daughter of a traitor."
But Yue'er can't be so ignorant.
We must not bring this bad reputation to the innocent Anguo Mansion.
What's more, the imperial decree granting marriage is now just a piece of empty paper.
Yue'er didn't want to be said to be someone who coveted the royal family's wealth and was determined to marry into the royal family even though she was the 'daughter of a guilty minister'!
Even though Yue'er relied on her grandfather's prominent position in the court and was given the title of the granddaughter of Duke Anguo;
However, the imperial edict granting the marriage did state that she was the legitimate daughter of Marquis Qinxing, not the granddaughter of Duke Anguo. "
Leng Rongyue paused, then continued, "To be honest with grandpa and grandma, Yue'er originally thought that after we chanted sutras and worshipped Buddha for mother for three days at Qingguo Temple and returned to Beijing, we would ask grandpa to submit a memorial to the emperor and have our family cancel this marriage on our own initiative.
Let the Duke Anguo's Mansion withdraw from this matter as soon as possible, so as not to be criticized by the court and the public because of Yue'er's matter.
Just...just..."
Leng Rongyue's cheeks suddenly turned red, and she was speechless for a moment, and just lowered her head.
Duke Anguo Fu Peng and Old Madam Xue looked at each other and immediately understood what he meant.
Yue Er hesitated about rejecting the marriage proposal...
This might be because Yue Er met His Royal Highness Prince Yu when she went out alone in the afternoon. The two children talked about something after meeting, which led to Yue Er's decision to break off the engagement... not so firm...