Chapter 634 - Chapter 634: Chapter 621: Granting Marriage (1/2)
Chapter 634: Chapter 621: Granting Marriage
Only after seeing Princess An Le sleeping soundly did she feel relieved enough to leave.
The queen was terribly tired by now, rubbing her temples with a weary hand.
“Your Highness, have the sedative and rest earlier.” A maid handed her the medicine soup.
The queen took the medicine and took a sip.
The sedative was very bitter, much like her feelings at the moment.
“The Princess is sure to be upset for the next few days, someone must watch over her carefully, and bring some new distractions to cheer her up.”
The queen had a good understanding of her daughter. Even though Princess An Le had agreed to it, her heart was not resigned, and she would likely throw tantrums in the palace for a few days to come.
“Yes.” The maid agreed, before letting out a sigh, “The Princess has really been wronged.”
“Is it not the same for me?” The queen lowered her gaze, sighing heavily.
“Yes, your servant spoke thoughtlessly.” The maid hastily corrected, “Her Majesty the Queen also has no other alternatives.”
Yes, she truly had no other options now.
If there were any chance or opportunity, she would not be arranging for her daughter to marry someone with the character and social standing of Liang Xuelin.
For the stability of the royal harem, for Chu Yunhe’s future, she also could only sacrifice her daughter’s marriage.
The queen felt an increasing sense of fatigue and headache, rubbing the sides of her forehead, “Select a colored dress for me. Tomorrow morning, let’s invite the Emperor over.”
“Yes.”
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The next day, Chu Shengrui arrived only at midday to have lunch with the queen.
The queen brought up the matter of Liang Xuelin and Princess An Le during the meal, requesting Chu Shengrui to grant the couple a marriage.
Upon hearing this, Chu Shengrui put down his chopsticks, “An Le is the legitimate princess. And as the elder princess, there should be an extensive selection process for her marriage to show the importance of this matter to the royal family. This random assignment of marriage might be a bit…”
Inappropriate.
Furthermore, considering Liang Xuelin’s background, conduct, and physical appearance, in Chu Shengrui’s opinion, he was far from a suitable candidate for An Le.
Moreover, Mrs. Liang was Chu Yunhe’s concubine, and if her brother was to marry to the legitimate princess, it would in effect tie the Liang family firmly to Chu Yunhe.
The queen previously over-favored Mrs. Liang because of her astrologically well-matched birth chart and auspicious signs, implying a future filled with fortune and blessings. Was she so greedy to keep this so-called “good fortune” that she was willing to make a joke of her own daughter’s marriage?
This queen was being too short-sighted.
Chu Shengrui’s expression turned slightly colder.
The queen quickly explained, “I used to think that way too, that this matter was too hasty. But An Le insisted that she was in love with Liang Xuelin, and was determined not to marry anyone else. She also stressed that she would not be at ease until this matter was settled.”
“I really have no other alternatives but to consult with you.”