The prince dotes on his wife: a reborn peasant woman is not easy to mess with

Concubine Shu was a little confused after hearing this. She looked at Nini and asked, "Mr. Sima? Who is he?"

Zhou Xiaoyuan explained: "Shu Fei, Mr. Sima is Nini's master. He taught her how to read and write."

Concubine Shu nodded and said to Nini: "Nini, you will get married when you grow up. You have to choose a husband carefully and don't let your mother worry."

Concubine Shu looked at Zhou Xiaoyuan and said calmly: "Concubine Jia has chosen a concubine for Prince Jing, named Han Mingzhu."

Zhou Xiaoyuan's heart skipped a beat, and she knew that the news was not good for her. She tried to stay calm and said calmly: "Oh, Han Mingzhu?"

"Yes, Han Mingzhu." Concubine Shu repeated, "She comes from a noble family, is well-educated, gentle and virtuous, and is a good woman."

Zhou Xiaoyuan understood what Concubine Shu meant. She was hinting that she should consider Nini's future.

She knew that Concubine Shu hoped that she could have a good relationship with Han Mingzhu and pave the way for Nini's future.

But Zhou Xiaoyuan also understood that Han Mingzhu was not a simple woman. She had her own ideas and pursuits and would not be easily influenced by others.

"Han Mingzhu doesn't like Prince Jing." Zhou Xiaoyuan said lightly.

Concubine Shu was a little surprised after hearing this. She looked at Zhou Xiaoyuan and said, "How did you know?"

Zhou Xiaoyuan sighed and said: "I don't know what Han Mingzhu is thinking, but I know that there are some things that are beyond our control."

Concubine Shu nodded after hearing this. She understood what Zhou Xiaoyuan meant. In this palace, many things are beyond your control.

Everyone must act according to the emperor's wishes, and the emperor's wishes are often to protect themselves

power and interests.

Concubine Shu also understood that even if Han Mingzhu didn't like Prince Jing, she couldn't change this fact.

Soon after, the emperor held a birthday banquet for Prince Jing in the palace. All unmarried women of appropriate age are invited to participate.

At the banquet, Prince Jing expressed his affection for Han Mingzhu and hoped to marry her as his princess.

Han Mingzhu was a little embarrassed after hearing this. She knew that she could not refuse the emperor's order, but she also understood that she did not like Prince Jing.

After politely rejecting Prince Jing's overtures, Han Mingzhu felt a little uneasy and guilty. She knew that her actions might cause dissatisfaction and revenge from Prince Jing.

And the fact was just as Han Mingzhu expected. At the banquet, King Jing was very unhappy with Han Mingzhu's rejection.

He glanced at Han Mingzhu coldly, then turned and left.

This scene made everyone feel Prince Jing's indifference and ruthlessness.

But at this time, Zhou Xiaoyuan had an impulse. She wanted to say a few words to Han Mingzhu.

She understood that in this palace, many things were beyond her control, and she also hoped to help Han Mingzhu and make her feel a little warm and comforted.

But Zhou Xiaoyuan's action was stopped by Xia Yechen. He looked at Zhou Xiaoyuan and said, "There are some things that we cannot interfere with."

The emperor and Concubine Jia appeared at the banquet, and everyone greeted them with salutes.

"Everyone, please take a seat." The emperor said calmly, "Today is Xiao Wang's birthday, everyone should celebrate it well."

Concubine Jia looked at the people around her and said with a smile: "You are all noble ladies. It is a great honor to be able to celebrate Xiao Wang's birthday with you today."

"Xiao Wang has arrived

At the age when it’s time to choose a princess, I would like to ask you if there is a suitable candidate? "

After hearing this, everyone started talking in low voices. They all knew that Concubine Jia was choosing a concubine for Prince Jing. At this time, Zhou Xiaoyuan felt a little sad.

She thought that men in this era could have three wives and four concubines, but women could only live dependent on men. If the person she liked didn't like her, then she would have no choice but to do anything.

"Mother, my son wants to marry Han Mingzhu." Prince Jing said suddenly.

Concubine Jia was a little surprised after hearing this. She looked at the emperor and found that he had no objection. So she smiled and said: "Han Mingzhu is a good woman, but is she willing?"

Prince Jing was a little displeased after hearing this. He said, "Empress, my son has expressed his feelings to Han Mingzhu. She should know that I am serious."

Han Mingzhu was a little embarrassed after hearing this. She knew that she could not refuse the emperor's order, but she also understood what she meant.

She doesn't want to marry someone she doesn't like, but in this era, how many choices do women have?

"Okay, this matter is up to you." The emperor said lightly, "Han Mingzhu is a good woman, I hope you can treat her well."

After hearing this, everyone congratulated Prince Jing and Han Mingzhu. Only Zhou Xiaoyuan felt a little sad. She felt a little sad when she thought that men in this era could decide a woman's fate, but women could only obey.

"What's wrong with you?" Xia Yechen noticed something was wrong with Zhou Xiaoyuan's expression and asked softly.

Zhou Xiaoyuan sighed and said: "I just think women in this era are very sad. We can only obey men.

Will live. "

After the birthday party of Prince Jing, Zhou Xiaoyuan had been depressed. Xia Yechen saw this and felt anxious. He didn't know how to help Zhou Xiaoyuan, so he decided to ask his mother-in-law for help.

"Concubine, do you think Prince Jing will accept a concubine, Liang Yuan or other women?" Xia Yechen asked.

Concubine Shu glanced at Xia Yechen indifferently and said, "This is normal. Children of princes and nobles usually have multiple wives and concubines."

Xia Yechen said anxiously: "But Zhou Xiaoyuan is not an ordinary woman, she is my perfect match. I will always love her most and will not accept other women."

After hearing this, Concubine Shu smiled lightly and said, "You young people always have your own ideas and concepts. But you have to know."

"There are many things in this world that are beyond your control. You can only accept the reality and live a good life."

After Zhou Xiaoyuan heard these words, she felt a little disdainful. She didn't care that Xia Yechen said that she would always love her the most.

In her opinion, if a man really loves a woman, he will not take other women as his wives and concubines.

"Do you understand the philosophy of our hometown?" Zhou Xiaoyuan asked.

Concubine Shu asked with some confusion: "What concept?"

Zhou Xiaoyuan explained: "In our hometown, people believe that you can only have one wife in your life, regardless of male or female. If a man marries multiple wives."

"Then his wives will be jealous and suspicious of each other, eventually leading to disharmony in the family."

Concubine Shu was a little surprised after hearing this. She looked at Zhou Xiaoyuan and said, "Do you think this concept is applicable here?"

Zhou Xiaoyuan shook her head and said: "I

have no idea. But I think that if a man really loves a woman, he will not take other women as his wives and concubines. "

"They will trust and respect each other and live a better life together."