They are all concubines, so of course they choose the future emperor.

Chapter 223 Caught in the middle

The peace talks lasted for two months and were finally signed before the beginning of autumn.

It was already late autumn when a series of measures were taken, including the Tujie Khan's submission, the Tujie's incorporation into the Great Zhou, and the enthronement of Fu Nian as the King of Dingbei.

At this time, Li Chengye had already married and moved to the palace.

Before he got married, Li Ce found time to confer him the title of prince. He did not build a new palace, but directly gave the previous Jingwang Palace to Li Chengye.

As for the title of the prince, the word "Yong" was picked at random.

It’s not that Li Ce didn’t take it seriously, but, in his opinion, the position of crown prince would definitely belong to Li Chengye in the future, and this prince would not be able to hold the position for more than two years, so it didn’t matter what he was called.

Besides, the word "Yong" has a good meaning, meaning calmness and peace, which is very suitable for Li Chengye.

After Li Chengye got married, he did not indulge in the pleasures of life, but instead focused more on government affairs.

But the Ministry of War was only busy for a period of time. After the war, there was no rush to carry out the finishing work. In the subsequent peace talks, the Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple contributed more efforts.

This busyness lasted until November.

It is deep winter, and after several heavy snowfalls, the capital city is now covered in white.

During these two months, Jiang Wanyue finally had time to take a break, so she called her younger sister and cousin into the palace.

Jiang Fuyun is also old enough to get married.

Originally, Shen looked at both families and thought they were both good, but Jiang Fuyun didn't like either of them.

Shen was getting anxious.

Jiang Fuyun is already fifteen years old. In two months, after the Chinese New Year, she will be sixteen. If we don’t discuss marriage now, it will be too late.

She always said the same thing to her little daughter every day, and Jiang Fuyun's ears were callused from hearing it, so she could only hide with Jiang Wanyue.

When Jiang Wanyue saw her sister sighing and thought of the useless Li Chengyu, she couldn't help but mutter in her heart: Could it be that my sister also has a lover?

she asked tentatively.

"Fuyun, what kind of husband do you want to find? There's no one here with me. I'm embarrassed to tell my mother, but can't I tell my cousin?"

Su Xin was still eating walnuts, but when she heard this, she immediately put down what she was holding and looked concerned.

A hint of maturity that was not in line with his age appeared on Jiang Fuyun's young face.

She sighed.

"I just don't know what kind of husband I want to find, so I don't know how to tell my mother..."

These words made Jiang Wanyue confused.

"You don't know? Mom told you about it, but you didn't like it?"

Su Xin leaned forward and said, "Then let me look for him for you. Your cousin's husband also knows a lot of young talents."

Jiang Fuyun shook his head slowly and wrinkled his nose.

"No need. Those so-called young talents are just so-so. They are not as good as waiters as me! They just get together to drink and have fun, and flatter each other. It's boring. I went there with my brothers a few times. They all had eyes on the top of their heads. Every time, they only talked to my brothers and didn't see me at all."

Her face was full of disgust.

"I might as well follow my grandfather and study ancient books instead of dealing with people like this!"

Jiang Wanyue understood her sister's thoughts and said nothing.

Su Xin asked after thinking for a while.

"You don't like the literati, why don't you look at the military commanders?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Wanyue immediately shook her head.

"No, the generals are not good enough."

The Jiang family is now considered an in-law, and they already have a high status among the civil officials. If they were to marry a military general, others would have objections.

Jiang Fuyun obviously understood this as well.

"The general's family and our family are not compatible! Why do women have to get married? I live well at home, why do I have to marry a stranger? I have to manage the household, give birth to children, and take concubines for the man. I don't want to get married."

"What nonsense are you talking about, kid? What kind of girl doesn't want to get married? If you don't get married, how will others look at the Jiang family? It will also be difficult for your nieces to get married in the future." Su Xin said seriously.

"It's okay for other families, but it won't be the case for our family, right? We have a sister!"

Jiang Fuyun looked at Jiang Wanyue eagerly.

Jiang Wanyue picked up a green and red date and handed it to her.

"You don't have to worry about your niece's marriage, but if your mother knew about your thoughts, she would probably faint."

"So, I'm here to ask for help, sister!" Jiang Fuyun pulled Jiang Wanyue's sleeve and shook it, with a flattering look on his face, "Sister is smart, she will definitely be able to come up with a way to have the best of both worlds."

Jiang Wanyue poked her forehead with a finger.

"You just want to bother me. Why don't you think about it yourself? You are more talented in poetry and literature than me. Aren't you smarter than me?"

"Sister, what you said is true. I am only smart in poetry and literature, but I am far inferior to you in other aspects."

Jiang Fuyun took the date with a smile and took a bite.

Su Xin burst out laughing.

"This girl is only modest in front of you. But I heard that at the Mingling Poetry Meeting last month, she wrote a poem in which she scolded all those talented scholars."

Of course Jiang Wanyue knew about this.

This is also the direct reason why the relationship between her mother and sister deteriorated.

My mother thinks it’s not good for a daughter to be like this. How can she get along with her husband in the future if she has such a stubborn temper?

Jiang Fuyun thought, why should I accommodate my future husband who is not even in sight?

Jiang Wanyue was also troubled as she was caught between her mother and her sister.

"Just stay here for now! You can give your nephew some advice on his studies."

Jiang Fuyun agreed with a smile.

Jiang Fuyun was staying in the palace temporarily, but it was not convenient for her to live in the harem, so Jiang Wanyue arranged for her to live with Li Chengyu.

The two are of similar age, so they should be able to get along well.

After settling Jiang Fuyun down, Su Xin saw that it was getting late, so she stood up and said goodbye.

Mi'er escorted Su Xin out of the palace on behalf of Jiang Wanyue.

Unexpectedly, when she came back, she brought back news that someone wanted to see her.

"Who would come to the palace at this time?"

Jiang Wanyue was a little surprised.

"It's Princess Yong." Mi'er replied.

Jiang Wanyue frowned slightly.

“How many times this month has this happened?”

Mi'er counted in her mind: "This is the sixth time. I also think Princess Yong comes too often."

Although it was normal for Jiang Wanyue's queen, Princess Yong, to come and pay her respects as a daughter-in-law, it was inconvenient to travel back and forth in the palace, and there was no rule that daughters-in-law had to come and pay their respects frequently.

Besides, Jiang Wanyue is not Li Chengye’s biological mother.

Xing'er, who was standing by, glanced towards the door.

"Perhaps Princess Yong has something to say but is unable to speak?"