Chapter 574 The Handsome Monk

The wedding ceremony of the Seventh Prince was to be held on December 23. The invitation had already been delivered. As soon as Yun Shang and Luo Qingyan returned to the mansion, the butler presented them the invitation. While Yun Shang was reading it, Luo Qingyan came closer. "The Seventh Prince is going to marry his wife and his concubine on the same day. Seems he wants to provoke the conflict between the Liu clan and the Hua clan. The Liu clan will definitely be very dissatisfied that the most outstanding lady from their clan could only be a concubine. On December 23, the princess-to-be will be escorted to the wedding by the Seventh Prince and enter the Seventh Prince's Mansion from the front door. While Liu Yiyi even can't wear a red wedding dress. And she has to enter the mansion from the side door.

Yun Shang smiled and said, "I've never met Liu Yiyi before, but Hua Yutong seems to be a straightforward girl."

Luo Qingyan lay down on the bench. "In the Seventh Prince's Mansion, a straightforward person is the least suitable. Besides, I don't think a crafty man like Lord Hua Guo would send an naive girl into the imperial household. "

Yun Shang chuckled, "how could you say your grandfather like this?" But she didn't contradict Luo Qingyan. It's hard for a straightforward person to survive in the Imperial Palace. Yun Shang knows it. Lord Hua Guo must also know it.

"I'm afraid Lord Hua Guo also had expected that Hua Yutong wouldn't be chosen into the imperial household." Luo Qingyan said lightly.

"Eh? How could? " Yun Shang was confused by Luo Qingyan's words. If Lord Hua Guo knew that Hua Yutong couldn't been chosen, why did he make every effort to send her to the selection?

Luo Qingyan smiled, took Yun Shang's hand, helped her sit down on the bench, and whispered, "This time, the purpose of the three big clans is very obvious. The Liu clan supports the Seventh Prince. Lord Hua Guo is my nominal grandfather, and Su Qi is the Empress' father. All the ministers were waiting to see which lady from the three big clans would be chosen into the imperial palace. Then they could tell who would most likely be appointed Crown Prince.

Yun Shang was surprised. "Aren't they thinking too much? Even if His Majesty married a lady recommended by one of the clans, he might not plan to appoint anyone Crown Prince."

Luo Qingyan sneered, "even if His Majesty didn't have the intention, those ministers would think the same. The former Crown Prince's death has left the position absent. It is the most sensitive period. Moreover, I've been brought back suddenly. All the ministers are anxious to know who is the Crown Prince-to-be in His Majesty's mind. Even the slightest signs would be noticed by them. "

Yun Shang sighed. She was quite familiar with the fights in the imperial household in her previous life and in this life, but she had never experienced the political struggle.

"His Majesty didn't marry Hua Yutong into the imperial household, but why did he made Lin Youran Lady Hui?" Yun Shang meditated for a moment and then said with confusion.

Luo Qingyan smiled, "

When it was getting cold, You would feel chilled to the bone. More braziers were needed to keep the room warm.

"Frost occurred last night, I feel extremely chilly when going outside. It has become much colder. Put on your cloak later, Your Highness." Qian Liu walked into chamber. She rushed to the wardrobe and took out a silver purple cloak decorated with fox fur, put it on the chair next to the furnace to get it warm.

Yun Shang nodded and ordered, "bring Prince Rui's cloak as well."

Qian Liu nodded, and then took one out.

It was already afternoon when Luo Qingyan came back. Yun Shang noticed that his hair was wet, so she asked him to take off his official robes and change into casual clothes. Then she ordered a maid to bring him a steaming bowl of soup. "It's cold outside. Drink some hot soup to warm yourself, and we'll go out after you finish it."

"I'm not that weak." Saying so, he drank the soup obediently.

The maid helped them put on their cloaks. Luo Qingyan and Yun Shang took the carriage to the Princess Mansion which located in the south of the city. On arrival, Yun Shang asked her maid to knock on the door and show the invitation. A servant opened the door and craned his head from it. Seeing Yun Shang and Luo Qingyan, he hurriedly walked out, respectfully bowed and took the invitation. He unfolded it and took a look. Then he said," Your Highnesses, please wait for a moment, and I'll inform Her Highness right now. "

Luo Qingyan nodded. He reached out to hold Yun Shang's hand. "Your hand is so cold. I'll ask Qian Liu and Qian Zhuo to make a thermos, then pour some hot water in it and wrapped it with a fox fur bag. You can take it wherever you go."

Yun Shang smiled at Luo Qingyan, "I'm not that fragile. The State of Ning is much colder than here."

While they were talking, the door was opened again. A young man walked out, "Prince Rui, Lady Rui, please come in."

Yun Shang froze for a moment. The young man was way too handsome. He has a shaved head and dressed like a monk, which was somewhat confusing. Who is he?