Chapter 409 - 388: Second Update
Empress Xiao was startled, and so was Nanny Leng, who glanced at her mistress. This...
Empress Xiao opened her mouth and restrained her anger for the moment. She couldn’t believe Zheng Congyuan was not aware of her intentions. By saying so, he was clearly telling her that the selection for the Crown Princess Consort did not include anyone from the Xiao Family.
It would have been better not to mention the matter of the Crown Princess Consort at all.
"Fu Xun, you’re still young and act impulsively. The matter of the Crown Princess Consort is crucial for the stability of your future imperial path and is an important pillar for your standing on the throne," Empress Xiao advised earnestly, glancing at Nanny Leng. Such a significant matter, and they knew nothing about it—could their information be wrong?
Nanny Leng instantly felt afraid. The candidate for the Crown Princess Consort, being brought up by the Crown Prince, naturally couldn’t be some obscure lady unfit for public view, nor have a tainted lineage. Nanny Leng nodded with certainty. If such a person did exist, it was impossible for them to have no news of her at all.
"Mother, I consider myself hardworking, striving for excellence in state affairs and winning the trust of the officials and the public with my achievements. I have always advocated for the governance of the wise and have actively selected capable individuals, employing young officials, all so that our Nanzheng Imperial Clan might enjoy long-term peace and security," Zheng Congyuan spoke slowly.
"Enough, I’m only asking you which aristocratic family’s daughter you favor for the Crown Princess Consort," Empress Xiao was not interested in hearing all this. She did not agree with Empress Dowager Yan Ping’s idea. As a member of the Xiao Family herself, it was absurd that someone from outside should become the Crown Princess Consort.
Therefore, she had exerted her utmost effort, plotting slowly, using Mastery Yu Sheng’s sermons to gradually persuade Empress Dowager Yan Ping to drop the idea this year. She had thought that, naturally, her son would be on the same page with her.
"It’s not a lady from an aristocratic family," Zheng Congyuan said calmly but did not name anyone immediately. There always had to be a process for Empress Xiao. Zheng Congyuan glanced at Empress Xiao and, lifting his robe, knelt down again.