The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!-Chapter 651: Delivering the Message

Mrs. Yu smiled cheerfully and nodded to Lin Shuo, pulling the somewhat dazed Feng Shuzhen along as they walked forward.

The red ribbon at the top of the trees fluttered in the wind, with small letters written on it: "Wishing you a lifetime of peace and happiness."

After strolling around Xiangguo Temple the whole morning, the group returned to the mansion.

Lady Wu had just returned to the mansion when a servant handed her an envelope, "It was delivered by someone from Changle Prince Manor."

Lady Wu raised her eyebrows; there wasn’t much interaction between her family and Changle Prince Manor, let alone any close relationship. Why would they suddenly send a letter?

Furthermore, this letter was sealed with wax, yet there wasn’t a single word on the envelope.

With curiosity, she opened the envelope. The letter was but a thin page, containing just one sentence, "The Emperor intends to grant a marriage between Princess Shoukang and the Princely Heir."

Lady Wu looked at it, utterly enraged.

What marriage gift? Her son was already engaged!

She paced around the room clutching the letter.

Changle Prince Manor is Empress Zheng’s maiden family, so since they’re the ones delivering this news, it’s likely Empress Zheng disclosed it to the Prince Manor.

Recently, Jiao Jiao cured the Princess Consort’s eyes, perhaps that’s why the Prince Manor sent this letter.

It seems the Princess Consort truly loves Jiao Jiao; besides gifting many presents during the treatment, she also revealed this crucial information.

Yes, this must be instructed by Empress Zheng.

Lady Wu pondered and walked to the door to instruct Lin Qiao, "Send someone to call the Duke back and say there’s an urgent issue at home."

Lin Qiao promptly went to instruct the servant at the second gate.

In less than half an hour, the Duke returned to the mansion.

He strode into the main courtyard and saw Lady Wu looking distraught in the room, "What’s the matter?"

Lady Wu waved her hand, the servants left, and she handed the letter, constantly clenched in her hand, to Jiang Zhongxing, "It was delivered by someone from Changle Prince Manor."

After Jiang Zhongxing read it, he lit a candle on the table and burned the letter, frowning, "Why did the Emperor suddenly decide to marry off Princess Shoukang to Youzhi?"

"Princess Shoukang is not yet fifteen, theoretically, there’s no rush to settle a marriage yet, right?"

He thought for a while, "No, I remember once casually chatting with the Emperor, he mentioned wanting to choose a Prince Consort for Princess Shoukang come the Spring Exams."

Lady Wu replied, "That was some time ago, back then Youzhi hadn’t returned yet, right?"

Jiang Zhongxing shook his head, "No, it was after Youzhi returned, just a few months ago."

"Why would the Emperor suddenly change his mind?"

Lady Wu said frantically, "I don’t care about any princess, I only want Jiao Jiao to become my daughter-in-law. Think of something quickly, once the imperial decree is issued, it’ll be too late."

Jiang Zhongxing thought and then strode out, "I’ll go discuss with my mother."

He suddenly stopped, "Have you told our son about this?"

Lady Wu shook her head, "Not yet, this isn’t something he can intervene in."

Jiang Zhongxing nodded, "Don’t tell him for now, lest he becomes unsettled. I’ll head over to the Princess Mansion."

Watching Jiang Zhongxing leave, Lady Wu felt slightly relieved.

Jiang Zhongxing soon arrived at the Princess Mansion.

The Princess had just finished lunch and was walking about the room, digesting. In a moment, it would be her nap time.

Upon hearing the servant announce the Duke’s arrival, "Invite him in."

Jiang Zhongxing entered and dismissed the servants, then started explaining the matter to the Princess.

The Princess’s brows furrowed slightly, "Princess Shoukang is Consort Chen’s daughter—could Consort Chen have said something to the Emperor, which led him to this decision?"