The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Chapter 143 Rumors

Mo Shaoxie's eyes were full of doting. He looked at Shangguan Ziling affectionately and said softly, "Ling'er, stay at home this month and wait for me to marry you." His voice was gentle and magnetic.

Shangguan Ziling felt dizzy, as if she was in a dream, and she nodded gently.

Seeing this, Mo Shaoxie gently rubbed Shangguan Ziling's head. His fingers shuttled through her hair, bringing a feeling of warmth and security.

Shangguan Dong stood aside and witnessed all this. He turned his head away in embarrassment.

Mo Shaoxie said calmly: "Prime Minister, I will take my leave now."

Shangguan Dong bowed and said, "Go slowly, Prince Regent."

As Mo Shaoxie left, the hall gradually returned to calm. Shangguan Ziling was still immersed in the sweetness just now, as if she was still savoring Mo Shaoxie's tenderness and doting. Shangguan Dong silently watched his daughter's happy appearance, his heart filled with joy and satisfaction.

Shangguan Zirun looked at his sister Shangguan Ziling's happy face and couldn't help laughing. His laughter was full of joy and pride, as if he was sincerely happy for his sister's happiness. He smiled and said, "Sister, come back to your senses, I am here to congratulate you."

Shangguan Ziling smiled, she felt the blessing and love from her brother. She said shyly: "Daddy, brother, I, I'm going back." Her voice revealed a kind of shyness and joy, as if expressing her expectations and longings for the future. After that, she turned and ran out of the hall.

Shangguan Zirun looked at his sister's departing back and laughed, "This little girl is shy." His laughter was full of teasing and mockery.

Shangguan Dong glanced at Shangguan Zirun and said earnestly: "Okay, isn't it normal for a girl to be shy? You are her elder brother, and you are helping to prepare for your sister's wedding. Time is a bit tight." His words revealed a seriousness and earnestness.

Shangguan Zirun immediately stopped smiling when he heard this, nodded solemnly, and said, "Yes, father."

The housekeeper walked over with difficulty, holding a heavy list of betrothal gifts.

Shangguan Dong saw the housekeeper's expression and understood what was going on. He waved his hand and said in a relaxed tone, "Just give it to Zi Ling, and have someone move all the betrothal gifts to the Crimson Purple Courtyard."

"Yes, sir." The butler agreed respectfully, then turned and left, his steps more steady than when he came.

Shangguan Ziling passed through the courtyards like flowing clouds and water, and finally returned to her Jiangzi Courtyard. In the courtyard, the maids and servants gathered together, their faces filled with happy smiles, and their voices rose and fell, all congratulating Shangguan Ziling.

Shangguan Ziling was in a very good mood, as if the sun was shining brightly for her. She smiled slightly and said to Chunxiao, her personal maid, "Chunxiao, go and tell everyone in the Crimson Purple Courtyard to give them ten taels of silver each."

Chun Xiao heard this and showed a mixed expression of surprise and joy. She quickly replied, "Yes, thank you, Miss!"

Shangguan Ziling's good deed immediately caused a sensation in the Jiangzi Courtyard. The maids and servants cheered and expressed their deepest gratitude to Shangguan Ziling. The entire Jiangzi Courtyard was immersed in this sudden joy, as if it were a festival.

Shangguan Ziling returned to her boudoir. She lay gently on the small couch by the window. She could see the bright sunshine outside shining in the courtyard. The maids' faces were filled with happy smiles. They were either busy or chatting, forming a harmonious picture.

At this time, the housekeeper's footsteps broke the silence. He walked into the yard with a thick list of betrothal gifts. Chunxiao went forward and whispered a few words to the housekeeper. Then, Chunxiao walked in with the betrothal gift list, with a look of surprise and joy on her face that was difficult to conceal.

"Miss, this is the list of betrothal gifts that the Regent gave to you. The master said to give it to you for safekeeping, and asked the housekeeper to have all the betrothal gifts delivered to our Jiangzi Courtyard. The master said that they are all for you, so let you deal with it yourself." Chunxiao's voice was full of excitement.

Shangguan Ziling smiled slightly, with a hint of pride and satisfaction in her eyes. She waved her hand lazily and said, "Let them carry it into the storehouse of Jiangziyuan."

"Yes." Chun Xiao responded and turned to walk out.

Shangguan Ziling lay back on the couch and looked out the window again. She saw the maids and servants in the Crimson Purple Courtyard getting busy. Some of them were carrying betrothal gifts, while others were tidying up the warehouse. Everyone's face was filled with joy and excitement. Shangguan Ziling watched them coming in and out, busy.

Shangguan Ziling was in a good mood, she felt an unprecedented satisfaction and happiness. She closed her eyes, her heart full of expectation and longing.

Chunxiao walked in happily, her eyes sparkling with excitement, as if she had seen something extremely precious. She said excitedly, "Miss, there are so many precious things!" Her voice was full of surprise and admiration.

Then, Xia Yu rushed in with an angry face. Her face was gloomy, and her eyes were burning with anger. She said anxiously: "Miss, many people are standing outside the Prime Minister's Mansion, talking about it." Her tone revealed a kind of worry and dissatisfaction, as if she was angry about the unreasonable discussions of these people.

Chun Xiao saw Xia Yu's angry face and felt a little strange. She asked, "What's wrong?"

Shangguan Ziling also noticed Xia Yu's dissatisfaction and anger. She looked at Xia Yu curiously, waiting for her to speak.

Xia Yu was silent for a while, then said gloomily: "Those people say that the Regent is just looking for something new, and that our eldest daughter will sooner or later be abandoned in the cold courtyard by the Regent and become a deserted woman. I don't know why, but there are rumors everywhere outside. Some even say that the eldest daughter will not live more than three days after she gets married." Her voice revealed a sense of helplessness and anger, as if she felt unfair about these groundless accusations and curses.

Shangguan Ziling narrowed her eyes when she heard this. She thought of the betrothal gift she had just received and the marriage that had been arranged, and she knew the source of these rumors. She thought coldly, "Mo Shaoxie had just come to deliver the betrothal gift and arranged the marriage, and such rumors had already spread. It was obvious that someone was behind this."

However, Shangguan Ziling was not affected by these rumors. She waved her hand indifferently and sneered, "Don't worry about it. Rumors are just rumors after all. Some people are jealous or don't want this wedding to go smoothly."

Shangguan Ziling stretched lazily and said: "Okay, there is no need to pay attention to these rumors. I want to marry him happily."