The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 750 - 744: Choosing the Main Consort

Chapter 750: Chapter 744: Choosing the Main Consort

Gu Youyou settled down in Qi Mountain, and the great selection had already been completed in Beijing.

The young ladies like Lin Qianqing had already returned to their own homes, just waiting for the Imperial Family to present the betrothal gifts.

The Ministry of Rites was incredibly busy, with both Princes taking wives, and each marrying several at that, they were almost worked to death.

Madam Lin was delighted because Lin Qianqing had indeed been chosen as the primary wife of the eldest Prince. The eldest Prince was the legitimate first-born son of the current Emperor, and although he had not been invested as the Crown Prince, his marriage to a primary wife equated to that of the Crown Prince’s, something the second Prince’s marriage could not compare with.

Just the betrothal gifts sent by the Ministry of Rites required an entire courtyard to be set aside for storage.

"Seeing this imperial decree and the betrothal gifts, my heart that had been hanging in suspense finally settled down. My Lord, our daughter has been raised all these years only to be given to someone else, I truly am somewhat reluctant."

Lin Xingyi’s expression was calm, betraying no joy or anger, and he just indifferently said, "Isn’t this what you have been always longing for? Since your wish has been fulfilled, you should be happy."

Madam Lin was too caught up in her joy to notice the implication in Lin Xingyi’s words.

"Yes, yes, it’s good that she is the primary wife. In the future, Qianqing will be the most honored woman in Zhuzhao Country. Her marriage is unlike others’, this wedding gown... should we go ask Miss Du from Manxiu Building to make it? Manxiu Building’s reputation is quite big now, I heard that many of the Imperial consorts order their clothes from there."

Lin Xingyi only faintly said, "The Imperial Family will decide what she wears, why are you worrying about that?"

"Ah, right, right, I forgot in my excitement. Qianqing is not marrying just anyone, he is the eldest Prince, the future Emperor, and her dowry as his primary wife must be exceptionally elaborate."

The more Lin Xingyi listened, the more unpleasant he felt in his heart. It was rare for him to lose his composure, but he shot back a retort.

"He might be the eldest Prince, but whether he will be the future Emperor is hard to say. Don’t forget that the Emperor’s favorite is Empress Dowager Sheng and the second Prince!"

Madam Lin’s face darkened at once, and after a moment, she sneered, "What’s there to be afraid of with the second Prince? His own mother is but a maid from the Xiao Family, even if the Xiao Family stands by him, they wouldn’t support him like the Ducal Residence supports the eldest Prince."

Lin Xingyi let out a cold laugh and, staring at the self-assured Madam Lin, said, "Don’t forget, the current Empress Dowager also came from a maid’s background, and the current Emperor was raised by a maid. They favor those born of maids, the world belongs to the Emperor, and what the Emperor says, goes."

It had been many years since Lin Xingyi had spoken to her with such intense and stern words, and Madam Lin was momentarily stunned.

It wasn’t until Lin Xingyi had already strode away that she regained her senses.

She felt somewhat dispirited and anxious, turning to the maid standing by her side, Hen Xiang, she asked, "Hen Xiang, do you think the master took the wrong medicine today? Why do I feel that he’s intentionally going against me? With him protecting the second Prince like this, could it be... that he has joined the second Prince’s faction?"

Hen Xiang gasped in shock, her face changed dramatically, and she hastily advised, "How could that be? Perhaps the master is reluctant to part with the young miss, which made his words sound harsh. Madam, the master has always been loyal to the Emperor, even if he were to take sides, it would be with the eldest Prince, how could he become part of the second Prince’s faction?

Maybe... the master knows something and is not at ease with the second Prince, taking this opportunity to remind Madam."

Madam Lin was taken aback for a moment, then took a sharp breath, nodded blankly, and said, "You make some sense; perhaps I should find a time to return to the Ducal Residence and discuss this matter with my father."

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