usatvline Chapter 598 A Decent Identity
Chapter 598 A Decent Identity
Hearing this, Concubine Jing forced herself to suppress the smile that was about to appear on her lips, raised her hand and asked everyone in the hall to leave, leaving only a trusted maid and eunuch to serve nearby.
"If you have anything to say, you can say it now." Concubine Jing looked at Shen Jingyu.
Shen Jingyu said respectfully: "I know that this matter will make Your Majesty fail the Lou family and cause gossip, but I will not beat around the bush. I have no way out now. I only hope that Your Majesty can give me a way out. If Your Majesty is willing to fulfill my wish, I will definitely repay you with all my strength..."
"Tell me, what can you give me in return?" Concubine Jing's voice was soft, with a hint of satisfaction in her eyes, showing that she had won the victory.
"My grandmother once saved Concubine Rou's trusted nanny, and I happen to know where she is now." Shen Jingyu said confidently.
"Oh?" Concubine Jing narrowed her eyes.
"I think Your Majesty knows that Concubine Rou had a close relationship with Miss Yin, Concubine Xiang, and the late Second Prince. But I think Your Majesty doesn't know that the death of the late Second Prince and the accidental relationship between Your Majesty and Miss Yin were all caused by Concubine Rou!"
Although Shen Jingyu's face was covered with a black veil, at this moment, through the veil, Concubine Jing could still see her eyes, which were incredibly bright.
Concubine Jing suddenly sat up from her chair: "What did you say?"
"Everything I said is true! The nanny can testify to it!" Since she had started, Shen Jingyu went all out.
Concubine Jing narrowed her eyes, her mind racing.
If what Shen Jingyu said is true, then not to mention His Majesty, I'm afraid even the Queen Mother will not forgive that bitch Lu Qing!
Conspiring to murder the Second Prince and scheming against His Majesty, these two charges alone were enough to cause Concubine Rou to fall from favor, not to mention that Shen Shuyi had other evidence in his hands.
It seems that the Lu family’s good days are coming to an end!
"Where is this person now?" Concubine Jing asked.
Shen Jingyu did not answer, but just said: "Please Your Majesty, please make the decision for me!"
Although Concubine Jing was anxious, she also knew what Shen Jingyu wanted, so she said, "Send someone to invite the wife of Duke Cheng to the palace."
Her family is somewhat distantly related to the wife of Duke Chengguo. Although not close, if one adds in interests, then they are certainly closer than others.
Shen Jingyu waited nervously for a while, and then Lady Chengguo was welcomed in with a smile.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you! Long live the Queen!" The wife of Duke Chengguo looked beaming with joy and was indescribably enthusiastic.
Their family's Hua An has been taken care of by the Eighth Prince and has recently been promoted.
"Please sit down. There's no need to be so polite, sister. I invited you here today because I want to ask about the preparations for the prince's marriage." Concubine Jing smiled and had tea served.
Lady Chengguogong's wife didn't notice Shen Jingyu sitting opposite her until she was seated firmly.
She was stunned for a moment, then quickly pretended not to notice and continued to talk to herself: "The two children are very happy that the queen is the matchmaker. We are preparing now. If everything goes well, we can get married next month when the weather is warmer."
Hearing this, Shen Jingyu clenched her hands a little tighter. Obviously, she was jealous of Lou Yulan's shitty luck and vision.
If what the letter said was true, wouldn't Lou Yulan, a girl from a small family, be able to rise to fame overnight?
This is really hard to find, and it takes no effort at all.
No, no matter whether what was said in the letter was true or not... she had no choice... she had to fight for it.
Concubine Jing said guiltily: "To be honest, it's my fault. I thought the prince and Miss Lou were in love, but I didn't expect there was some misunderstanding."
Lady Chengguo sipped her tea, pondering the meaning of Concubine Jing's words.
Although she didn't understand from the beginning why Concubine Jing wanted to match the Lou family with Song Tingshan, the illegitimate child, it didn't do her any harm after all, and she was happy to satisfy Concubine Jing's favor.
But right now...what does this mean?
"What does your Majesty mean?" Lady Chengguo, Duke of Cheng, didn't understand and asked tentatively.
"Speaking of which, I just realized that my good intentions almost broke up the couple. Today, Jingyu came to see me, and I learned that the prince has been pursuing her for a long time and has a sincere heart for her..."
When Concubine Jing was halfway through her words, the wife of Duke Chengguo was stunned.
Who?
Shen Jingyu?
She subconsciously turned her head and looked at the figure opposite her who was clad in black, with a veil on his face, and looked like a ghost.
Song Tingshan wants to marry Shen Jingyu?
Is this crazy?
Is this what Song Tingshan meant, or what Concubine Jing meant...
"Your Majesty, this?" Lady Chengguo was a little embarrassed. After all, it was just one family of the Lou family. After all, Lou Yulan was an innocent girl.
But if that person was Shen Jingyu, wouldn't others poke her in the spine and scold her for being harsh on her legitimate son?
"Don't worry. I know this matter puts you in a difficult position. I will definitely compensate you. Please consider it carefully, or discuss it with the Duke?" Concubine Jing said with a smile.
Lady Chengguogong was indeed a little undecided. If she let Song Tingshan marry Shen Jingyu, Song Tingshan would definitely become a laughing stock in the whole capital. She was happy to see him suffer.
The only thing is that I am afraid of affecting my reputation and my son's future...
"Don't worry, I can promise you that I will find a satisfactory marriage for Hua An in the future."
Upon hearing this, Lady Chengguo's eyes lit up.
Hua An's marriage... this is exactly what has been giving her a headache...
"Please let me think about it. There must be a reason for this." Lady Chengguo's mind was working quickly.
Isn't it just the lack of a legitimate reason...
Concubine Jing picked up the teacup and said again: "I heard that the prince has been in poor health."
"That's a good reason, but this Miss Shen." Lady Chengguo turned to look at Shen Jingyu, feeling a little embarrassed.
Not only does this person look like a ghost, but she also had an unclear relationship with the Eighth Prince before. If Concubine Jing were to tell her son about this person, she would definitely jump to her feet.
Hearing this, Shen Jingyu's mind moved slightly: "I can change my identity."
"Oh?" Concubine Jing was also slightly surprised.
Shen Jingyu said immediately: "I can re-establish my family and gain a respectable identity."
Thinking of this, Concubine Jing suddenly realized: "This is a good idea."
Xiao Yuncheng nodded: "It just so happens that Lord Lin, who is under my command, is a fifth-rank official. If you want, you can say that she is his legitimate daughter raised in the manor and marry her off as the legitimate daughter of the Lin family."
The fifth rank is neither high nor low. If it is higher, it will inevitably attract attention. It sounds much better than Lou Zhengtao's sixth rank idle position.
Lady Chengguo clapped her hands and said, "This is a good idea!"
"If so, I will contact Lord Lin and arrange for you to marry into the Lin family. As for your hair and appearance..."
Shen Jingyu immediately said: "I will find a way to avoid embarrassing the queen, the prince, and the lady."
Having said this, Shen Jingyu's heart was filled with emotions and she felt excited.
Yes, this is her way!
It is also her chance to start over and re-enter the game!
At that time, others didn't know that she was Shen Jingyu, and those strange looks would not fall on her. Even if Song Tingshan knew that she had five million taels of silver in her hand, there would always be a chance for her to maneuver carefully.