SFS Chapter 160 You’re Going to Marry This Concubine!
Chapter 160 You’re Going to Marry This Concubine!
[Sure enough, as long as this princess doesn't involve Ji Hongwen and Ji Xuze, her IQ and skills are always online. ]
Such a great assist would probably push the Ren family far away from their camp.
Shen Zhikang spent so much effort to use Ren Zhihai to pull the entire Ren family on board, but Ye Xuanrong easily overturned the boat himself.
[This love-brain is indeed more effective than any other means. 】
Not to mention Old Madam Ren, even the sons and daughters-in-law of the Ren family became furious when they heard his humiliating words.
When Ren Junyong, the eldest son of the Ren family, was about to fight back against Ye Xuanrong, Shen Zhikang's deep voice came: "Your Highness, what you said is too much!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Shen Zhikang and Ren Zhihai approaching.
Ren Zhihai obviously heard what Ye Xuanrong said just now, his face was extremely dark. Shen Zhikang beside him was not much better.
Shen Zhikang looked at Ye Xuanrong's flushed face and shook his head and sighed in his heart.
It's just a position of a concubine. Just agree to give it to Zhao Yunxuan by the Ren family. A favor as a concubine can tie the Ren family to your side and make them your helpers. Why not do it?
Why couldn't he figure it out?
Looking at the expressions of Madam Ren and the four sons of the Ren family, one can tell that they have committed a serious offense this time. If it cannot be properly resolved, the Ren family may be dismissed at any time.
If he hadn't admired the Ren family and the abilities of their four sons, he would really have looked down on Ren Zhihai.
Although he is his father's man and has done a lot for his father over the years, compared with the four sons of the Ren family, his abilities are simply not worth mentioning.
The only redeeming quality of Ren Zhihai is that such a useless father could give birth to four capable sons.
Walking up to the old lady, Shen Zhikang bowed humbly and said, "The Sixth Prince has not recovered from the remaining poison in his body, so he has been in a bad mood. I was rude just now and offended you. Please forgive me, old lady."
Everyone in the capital knew that Concubine Shen valued her nephew Shen Zhikang, and the Sixth Prince obeyed his orders. His words represented Concubine Shen's opinions, and the Sixth Prince would never refute or disobey.
Therefore, his humble apology and finding a suitable excuse for the Sixth Prince calmed down Madam Ren a lot and her expression softened.
Madam Ren suppressed the remaining anger in her heart and said, "I only have one granddaughter, Yunxuan. Today, I only ask for justice and an explanation for this granddaughter!"
Now this matter cannot be covered up at all. Even if she can be cruel enough to send her granddaughter to the family temple to practice, she cannot ignore her grandchildren at home.
Only when Zhao Yunxuan's status is settled, her grandchildren will not be criticized and their marriages will not be affected by this matter.
Shen Zhikang's attitude was still very humble: "What the old lady said is true. To be honest with you, I already knew about this matter. I just went to the palace to ask the imperial concubine for advice."
He said this to give enough face to the Ren family and told everyone clearly that no matter what the Sixth Prince said, the dispute between him and Zhao Yunxuan was known not only to him as his cousin, but also to Concubine Shen in the palace.
Although this is against ethics, it is at most the result of the two of them being unable to control themselves, rather than Zhao Yunxuan unilaterally offering herself to it.
Whether it was the old lady or her sons and daughters-in-law behind her, the tense atmosphere just now dissipated in an instant.
It’s not that they love their niece Zhao Yunxuan as much as Old Madam Ren, but her affairs now concern their own children, so they have to fight for it.
Madam Ren cleared her throat and said, "I don't know what the Imperial Concubine means..."
Shen Zhikang smiled: "The Imperial Concubine said that she also likes Miss Zhao's straightforwardness and simplicity. Although she no longer has Minister Zhao as her father, she is a blessed woman to be cared for by the old lady."
"Moreover, Miss Zhao is about the same age as Your Highness. I think they will have the same hobbies and interests, and can also help Your Highness relieve his worries. So she asked me to take a message to the old lady on her behalf. How about letting Miss Zhao be the Sixth Prince's concubine?"
He made it very clear. No matter how much he and Concubine Shen valued the Ren family, it was absolutely impossible for the Sixth Prince's wife to be from the Ren family based on the family's status.
What's more, Zhao Yunxuan is only the granddaughter of the Ren family. She is also an orphan and a widow who has lost her father and lives with her mother in the Ren family. It is even more impossible for her to be the main wife.
In addition, Zhao Yunxuan is "straightforward and simple", which actually means she is just reckless and brainless. With such an identity and character, giving her the position of concubine is already a great favor.
Old Madam Ren naturally understood what he said. Although she was a little annoyed, she had to admit that Shen Zhikang was right and every word he said hit the nail on the head.
No wonder Concubine Shen values this nephew so much. He is indeed a scheming, intelligent and resourceful man. He is indeed an indispensable brain in the Sixth Prince's fight for the throne.
What's more, being able to win the title of concubine is already satisfactory to Old Madam Ren.
Madam Ren was about to agree, but was interrupted by Ye Xuanrong's angry words: "I will not marry Zhao Yunxuan as a concubine!"
Shen Zhikang's eyes became sharp: "Your Highness, be careful with your words!"
Shen Zhikang was really angry. He had been constantly cleaning up his mess, but he had not grown at all over the years. Instead, he was getting worse.
If he had been more motivated, the position of crown prince might have been his long ago. Why would he have to wait until today?
Shen Zhikang's oppressive gaze completely aroused all the rebelliousness that Ye Xuanrong had suppressed all along: "I won't marry her. If my cousin is willing, you can bring her back to the mansion as a plaything!"
Shen Zhikang was almost pissed off by him.
"Things have come to this point, and the Imperial Concubine has made her decision, so Your Highness can't say no!"
In the past, no matter how arrogant Ye Xuanrong was, he would have been subdued as soon as he heard about Concubine Shen. But today, for some reason, the mention of Concubine Shen made him even more rebellious and determined.
"This prince said he would not marry, so he would not marry. As a subject, do you really want to disrupt the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects?"
Shen Zhikang had never expected that one day Ye Xuanrong would use the etiquette between the emperor and his subjects to suppress him, but he had no choice but to endure it. This unprecedented feeling of frustration made Shen Zhikang very angry.
In fact, Ye Xuanrong regretted it right after he finished saying this. His cousin had always been with him since he was a child. It was only in order to eliminate the threat posed by the legitimate son that he took the risk of plotting against his fourth brother and was almost discovered.
If Mu Xue had not jumped into the lake to save her cousin and pretended to be her fourth brother's savior, her cousin would have lost his life because of him.
There were also many times when he made mistakes and was punished by his mother and his cousin always stepped forward to protect him.
Ye Xuanrong also felt that he had no conscience, but this was the only matter he could not compromise on.
When the situation was at a stalemate, Concubine Shen's proud voice rang out, "You will marry this concubine!"