Chapter 1534: Chapter 1541: Don’t Get Any Ideas About the Juhua (3)
Empress Dowager Mo persistently tried to persuade her daughter without success, so she had no choice but to discuss with the Emperor. She hoped her son would listen; when Nangong Yi learned of Nangong Yu’s decision, he uncommonly sided with Empress Dowager Mo. They both disagreed with Zhao Yue marrying into the Xianbei tribe. To dissuade her from this idea, the mother and son began arranging the selection of a husband for Nangong Yu.
Although Cai Wei found Nangong Yu’s idea of marrying into the Xianbei unsuitable, she wisely kept her opinion to herself. Although Empress Dowager Mo treated her well now, as the saying goes: an unborn child adds a layer of distance like a mountain. No matter how nice a mother-in-law is, she’s not a mother. Moreover, Empress Dowager Mo’s kindness was based partly on fear and partly on the child in her womb, not a genuine affection. Therefore, Nangong Yu’s future should be decided by her own family. If she ddled, it might end tragically with her good intentions going unrewarded!
After discussions between Nangong Yi and Empress Dowager Mo, they finally decided to leave the selection of a husband for Nangong Yu up to her grandmother, Lady Liu. Old Madam Liu was highly respected among the nobility in the Capital and often socialized with various families. She was well aware of which families had suitable young n and which sons had good character. Therefore, it was most appropriate for her to handle this matter.
The next day, Duke Li Guo’s wife was summoned to the Palace. Nangong Yi received her in Shouxian Palace to discuss selecting a son-in-law for Nangong Yu. The Old Mada suggested several young n suitable for Nangong Yu, and Nangong Yi was quite satisfied. He planned to discuss with Empress Dowager Mo before making a final decision.
The Old Mada seized the opportunity to ntion to Nangong Yi about finding a girl similar to Xiang Yun for Mo Zili.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Yi responded, “Doesn’t Lady Wu have any sisters? If she does, there must be so similarities between siblings. It would be better to choose the most similar one from Lady Wu’s sisters to marry.”
The Old Mada sighed and said, “We’ve thought of this thod before, but alas, Xiang Yun has no full sisters, only two born of concubines. They are entirely unsuitable and bear no resemblance to Xiang Yun. I heard they committed so fault at their parents’ house and were married off by the Marquis of Jian’an to two shopkeepers in the Empress Dowager’s Canhangli. It’s said the two concubines are not content and obedient at their husband’s house either…”
The Old Mada lanted, sighing heavily. Mo Zili was her youngest grandson, and now that he had been away for half a year, she missed him to the point of pain in her heart. Yet that evil barrier stayed in Qing Luo Kingdom, refusing to return, leaving their family helpless.
Nangong Yi noticed his grandmother’s worried expression, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He blurted out, “I rember now. The Empress once told about the daughter of the Qing County Official in Bianzhou Prefecture who resembles Lady Wu Xiang Yun. Not only do they look sowhat alike, but their temperants are also quite similar. However, the only concern is her lower status, as she’s rely the daughter of a county official. She might not be deed a match for the Duke Li Guo’s family.”
“Sigh, at this point, if such a girl can be found, we wouldn’t mind even if she’s from a family of farrs or chicken raisers. Don’t you see how your uncle and aunt have been suffering for that Zili boy? They’ve almost shed a layer of skin from the tornt these days. Your uncle’s health was never good, and after Zili left, he fell ill and has been soaking in dicine all day long with no improvent. The Imperial Physician said it’s a heart ailnt, and only a redy for the heart can cure it. As long as they find their sole heir, marry him off to a daughter-in-law, and settle him, his illness will recover!”
The Old Mada mumbled frequently, showing no disdain for the identity of the Qing County Official’s daughter. On the contrary, she was delighted to find a girl with a temperant and appearance so akin to Xiang Yun so quickly.
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