bayedsolid Chapter 1109 The First Female Duke's Dilemma
Chapter 1109 The First Female Duke's Dilemma
Xiang Sheng had heard this sentence too many times in the past few days, but Xiang Yu still nodded obediently.
Xiang Zheng packed the children's things. She had lived in the palace before, and everything there was the best.
Thinking about why His Majesty and the Empress Dowager wanted to bring the two children into the palace, Xiang Zheng was no longer worried that the two children would be mistreated in the palace.
At least for now, living in the palace is much better than living with her in Dingguo County.
"Is this all you're bringing? Don't I need to bring my little blanket?"
Xiang Yu held his sister's hand and watched his mother pack his things, but it seemed like she hadn't packed much.
He and his sister together only needed one big box to finish?
"The rest can't be packed up in a short time. Mother will pack it up slowly and then send some to you."
Xiang Yu suddenly understood.
"Okay, Mother will bring me a small blanket tomorrow, Father will bring me books the day after tomorrow, and the day after that..."
Xiang Zheng could hardly bear to listen anymore; tears were already welling up in her eyes.
She knew that once she sorted things out, her two children would come back to her.
But she just couldn't bear to part with her child.
"Alright, Father has agreed to Yu'er's request. From now on, Father and Mother will deliver things to Sheng'er and Yu'er every day."
Xiang Sheng was a little worried:
"Wouldn't this be bad?"
Chai Shuo picked up the two children and placed them on the table.
"It's alright. Father and Mother also brought gifts for His Majesty and the Empress Dowager. Once they've given the gifts, His Majesty and the Empress Dowager won't say anything."
Xiang Zheng has plenty of money. The only things she's ever had in her life are a decent husband, two children, and money.
"Okay, Father, don't worry. I will study hard in the palace and make a name for myself as soon as possible. Then our family can live our own little life together."
After giving Xiang Zheng and the two children a few more instructions, she and Chai Shuo escorted the two children to Lord Fei.
“The two children are not well-behaved. If they do anything wrong, Master Fei, please don’t be angry. Tell me and I will teach them.”
Xiang Zheng also studied under Fei He for a period of time.
After many years, he called Fei He "Master" again, his eyes filled with reluctance, but he had no choice but to let go.
"Your Highness, please rest assured. The child was raised under the Empress Dowager's care after entering the palace. Your Highness also raised the child under the Empress Dowager's care for a period of time, so you should understand."
Xiang Zheng quickly wiped away her tears and replied with a smile.
"Yes, I'm just worried that the Empress Dowager is being too nice to these two mischievous boys. They don't know any better, so Master Fei, please help me keep an eye on them."
As she spoke, Xiang Zheng knelt down and kowtowed to Fei He.
She didn't need to kneel before His Majesty and the Empress Dowager when she entered the palace, but now, for the sake of her two children, she's worried that she might not be doing enough.
Chai Shuo was also there with them, and the two children followed suit.
Fei He accepted only one bow before helping the family up.
"The puppy still has bloodstains on it, so it's probably inconvenient for the two children to ride in the same carriage with me. I'd appreciate it if Your Highness could escort the children to the palace gate."
Liang Chongyue looked at the panel and received the message, then instructed Ping An:
"When Xiang Sheng and Xiang Yu enter the palace in a little while, go to the gate to greet them. If they are sent by Xiang Zheng, bring them in for dinner."
Ping An accepted the order and left, only to bump into Ming Lang as he was leaving.
"This servant greets Your Highness."
Minglang waved his hand and walked into the hall first.
"Mother, I heard from Aunt Chun Chan that Grandmother is going to invite Xiang Sheng and Xiang Yu to stay in the palace for a while?"
Liang Chongyue was sitting on the dragon throne, and he could clearly see the faint frown lines between his mother's brows.
Their voices became softer.
"The Duke of Dingguo's mansion needs a thorough overhaul. Your royal grandmother likes those two children. It just so happens that you're going on a trip soon. With those two children accompanying you, your royal grandmother won't be lonely."
Minglang didn't come today to have any objections to this matter; she just wanted to use this opportunity to talk to her mother about her travels.
"Mother, they all have time to accompany me, but the mountains are high and the roads are far, and I don't know when I will be able to return. Mother, could you give me an object that makes it easy to send messages?"
Liang Chongyue looked up at Minglang, opened the drawer, and casually took out a token and gave it to Minglang.
"This is the token of authority for the Qingyu Pavilion. You must carry it with you at all times. If you lose it and someone else picks it up, it will be a big problem for me."
The number of the Qingyu Pavilion's command tokens is fixed, with Minglang and Qin Xiaosi each receiving one.
It's safer to go out this way.
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
Minglang and the Queen Mother thought about how to use it, and also waited for the two children.
"Does the Empress Dowager want Aunt Xiang Zheng to inherit the title of Duke of Dingguo?"
Liang Chongyue then looked up and looked properly at Minglang.
"What? Do you think Xiang Ke is more suitable?"
Minglang knew his mother's temper and also knew Xiang Ke's abilities.
"I didn't mean that. I just think this road might not be easy to travel."
Not to mention that the old Duke Dingguo is still alive and in good health, and has a whole string of sons and grandsons.
The first female duke of the Great Xia Dynasty, this path was no easier than that of her mother, the Empress.
"Knowing the road ahead is difficult, you still stick to your original intentions and remain clear-headed. That's how I got through it back then. Only after I succeeded can you chat with me so freely."
"If I had failed, you would probably already be engaged by now."
Liang Chongyue knew all too well how difficult this path would be, but she also knew better than anyone how great the rewards would be if she succeeded.
"I have never forced you to do anything you don't want to do, but if Xiang Zheng doesn't fight for her rights, her son and daughter will be pushed forward by others in the future."
I can protect her for a time, but not forever.
Minglang looked at her mother's tired face. Before coming here, she had heard about what happened at the Duke of Dingguo's mansion last night.
It's truly infuriating that such a ridiculous thing could happen in the dignified Duke's mansion.
It is indeed thought-provoking.
"If Xiang Ke wants to compete, I will not interfere. I would also like to remind her that if she wants to compete, she must return from the Taihang Mountains now."
Otherwise, you'll never have the chance in this lifetime.
When Xiang Zheng initially suggested sending Xiang Ke to the Taihang Mountains, it was precisely to prevent this incident.
Xiang Ke spent half of his childhood growing up in the palace.
Although he was used to joking around, what he learned in the palace was all true.
Xiang Ke might be awakened by this incident.
Yu Xiangzheng is also a troublesome matter.
"Think it through yourself. When they fight, one of them will eventually lose."
The outcome after failure depends entirely on the other party's magnanimity.
Xiang Zheng might not be able to tolerate Xiang Ke continuing to stay in the capital.
Not to mention Xiang Ke's spoiled and pampered nature.
The Xiang family has so many messy affairs; just hearing about them is enough to give anyone a headache.
Liang Chongyue could already imagine the two of them vying for power.
The Duke of Dingguo's mansion could be thrown into complete chaos in a short period of time.