Chapter 498: Men Should Get Married when They Are Old Enough, and Women Should Get Married when They Are Old Enough

The news of Chu Hongyi's attack soon spread to the palace.

Nan Xi, who was watching Lu Fangfei painting, heard Yin Shuang's report and moved her eyebrows: "What's the situation now?"

"Princess Jing sent someone to inform Prince Jing and asked him to arrange a doctor from the Imperial Hospital to go to the palace just in case." Yin Shuang replied, "General Chu just had an attack, and there is no movement for the time being."

Nan Xi hummed and said nothing.

Prince Jing is a prince of the royal family. It is normal to arrange a doctor from the Imperial Hospital to go there for fear of accidents during the birth of his daughter-in-law.

However, the weather is so hot now, and Chu Hongyi gave birth at this time. I'm afraid she will suffer during the confinement period.

Nan Xi thought of the hot and bloody smell after childbirth, shook her head, secretly sighed that it was not easy for women, and ordered: "When General Chu is done giving birth, you go and give her some ice cubes and put them in the outer room to cool her down, otherwise she will have a hard time sitting during the confinement period."

Yin Shuang nodded: "Yes."

"Ask the Imperial Hospital to pick some herbs suitable for pregnant women to nourish her body." Nan Xi reminded, "Be sure to pick carefully and don't make any mistakes."

"Yes."

As a prince of the royal family, Prince Jing's family is distinguished and obviously has no shortage of ice cubes and herbs. However, the Queen's reward represents her attitude towards General Chu. Even if it is just a cup of tea, it is a favor that many ministers only ask for.

The noble ladies sat in the flower hall, quietly listening to the conversation between the Queen and Yin Shuang, and their envy of Chu Hongyi rose to a new level.

Her Majesty even pays attention to when General Chu gives birth? Is this honor too much?

Is she doing it for Prince Jing's sake, or does she simply want to win over Chu Hongyi?

After Lu Fangfei finished a painting, Nan Xi walked over to take a closer look, with a smile on her lips: "It is indeed a painting made by a talented woman."

The painting perfectly reproduces the beautiful scenery of the lotus in the lake. The brushwork is beautiful and the depiction is subtle. It vividly shows the flawless temperament of the lotus that is unstained by the mud. The crystal water droplets on the huge lotus leaves reflect the crystal luster in the sun, making people almost think that they are in the painting, enjoying the lotus scenery in the lake leisurely.

"Your Majesty's praise, I am ashamed to accept it."

Nan Xi ordered: "Yin Yue, take it and frame it after the ink is dry."

"Yes."

"This painting is a gift from Miss Lu to me." Nan Xi smiled lightly, "As a return gift, I think I should also give Miss Lu something."

As he said, he turned his eyes to Lu Fangfei: "I wonder if Miss Lu wants anything?"

As soon as this was said, the other noble ladies were surprised at the same time.

A painting can be exchanged for a return gift from Her Majesty the Queen?

Lu Fangfei replied respectfully: "I don't want anything in particular. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

"If you don't want anything, do you have any requests?" Nan Xi said gently, "If you do, you can also raise it. Under the premise of not violating moral laws, I can agree to one of your requests."

Lu Fangfei is so lucky.

The other noble ladies felt a little sour, especially Mo Lian, who couldn't help but look at Xuanyuan Jia.

She was wondering whether Xuanyuan Jia's proposal for Lu Fangfei to paint in public was unintentional or planned in advance? The Queen agreed to Lu Fangfei's request because of a painting?

Such a good thing sounds unusual.

Lu Fangfei is a talented woman who is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and her temperament is also gentle and quiet. If you put aside her status, she actually has many similarities with Nan Xi. They are both gentle and gentle noble ladies.

And both of them are from the Xiangfu.

The only difference is that Nan Xi's prime minister father is unreliable, he can't even eat soft rice, and he has done all kinds of unkind things, while Lu Fangfei's father is an important official of the court, a man with calmness, moderation, wisdom and foresight.

Nan Xi had also learned about the Lu family before.

Although Prime Minister Lu is the prime minister, the Lu family cannot squeeze into the list of the four major families in the imperial capital. The reason is that the Lu family has a weak bloodline and a small family. Prime Minister Lu is devoted to his career and doesn't like to make too many friends. Even the officials under him have always been fair to him, and rarely have close relationships with him.

In addition, the Lu family has a shallow foundation. It was only the generation of Prime Minister Lu's grandfather that began to take root in the imperial city. The Lu family has a sense of crisis and is well aware of the hidden dangers of a prominent family, so three generations have been single-line, and there is only one legitimate son in each generation.

This line is special. Because Mrs. Lu really wanted a daughter, she got pregnant with Lu Fangfei-of course, it was a blessing for Mrs. Lu to get what she wanted.

If the second child is still a son, at most they will have two brothers, and it is impossible to strangle the child to death.

Lu Fangfei has been spoiled since she was a child and has lived a smooth life. However, the Lu family has a good family tradition. They spoil but not spoil. The eldest son is handsome and gentle, and the daughter is well-educated, kind and generous.

So Nan Xi thinks that it is okay for the Lu family to be more prominent.

"Your servant..." Lu Fangfei was silent for a moment, and a little hesitation flashed across her face, "Your servant does have something that I want to ask Your Majesty to agree to."

Xuanyuan Jia stared at the teacup on the table, frowning slightly, and remained silent.

"Tell me about it."

"Father mentioned my daughter's marriage a few days ago, and I said that my elder brother had not married yet, so I dared not get married before him." Lu Fangfei lowered her eyes, "Father took the opportunity to scold my elder brother, saying that he was unfilial and did not want to start a family after he was over 20 years old, and asked him to get married this year."

"Men should get married when they are old enough, and women should get married when they are old enough." Nan Xi smiled lightly, "It is normal for Lord Lu to worry about his son's marriage."

"Father has never paid much attention to family marriages, so as long as the girl has good character and a good family tradition, the rest is up to you, as long as you like it." Lu Fangfei continued, "But after you said who he liked, father refused to agree."

"Oh?" Nan Xi was surprised, "Why is that?"

Lu Fangfei pursed her lips: "Because this girl's family is prominent, father thinks it's not suitable."

Family prominent?

Nan Xi's eyebrows moved slightly, and after careful thought, she understood what she meant.

In the final analysis, Prime Minister Lu's non-objection was only that he did not object to his son marrying a girl with an ordinary family background. If the family is too prominent, especially to the extent that others also covet it, then whether it is out of mutual affection or any other reason, this marriage will undoubtedly attract attention.

It's nothing for others to look at her sideways, but the emperor's sideways look means risks at any time and place-it is obvious that Prime Minister Lu's sense of crisis is deeply rooted and cannot be shaken.

And who is the most coveted marriageable woman in the imperial capital recently?

Nan Xi glanced at Xuanyuan Jia, who was sitting silently at the table, and smiled faintly: "Jia Jia, do you have a lover you like?"

Xuanyuan Jia came back to her senses, stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I don't have one."

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