Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 1025 I Will Be the Matchmaker (84 Reward Value Plus)

There were still many things to do in the palace, so the two chatted for a while and then Fuqiu got up and said goodbye.

Although Fuqiu was a palace maid, she was close to Concubine Chen. Zhao Yungui, supported by the maid, personally escorted her out.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Fuqiu stepped out of the Zhou family's gate, she ran into Zhou Yuhu who was returning from outside.

Seeing Fuqiu here, Zhou Yuhu's bright eyes were full of surprise, and he blurted out, "Miss Fuqiu, why are you here?!"

Fuqiu naturally knew the other party's identity.

But she didn't expect that Zhou Yuhu actually recognized her and knew her name.

She bowed and said politely, "Master Zhou, I am here on the orders of the Imperial Concubine Chen to bring some gifts to visit Madam Zhou."

"I see……"

Zhou Yuhu wanted to say something, but couldn't find a topic for a while.

Fuqiu didn't notice his confusion and bowed, saying, "I'll take my leave."

Even until she got on the carriage, Zhou Yuhu still stood there in a daze...

Zhao Yungui asked suspiciously, "Cousin, how do you know Fuqiu?"

Zhou Yuhu also realized his own gaffe, and quickly retracted his gaze, lowered his eyelids and said: "During the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, I saw her standing behind Concubine Chen, looking very calm and dignified. So I casually asked the people around her who that girl was."

"That's it..."

Zhao Yungui nodded and looked at Zhou Yuhu with a meaningful look.

The Zhou family is a family of military generals, but your husband's cousin is different. He has been fascinated by poetry and books since he was a child.

She had been married into the Zhou family for so long, and although she had not met her cousin many times, she knew that he seldom paid attention to anything other than academic and political affairs, let alone paid attention to any young lady.

I never thought that my cousin would pay so much attention to Fuqiu...

Although Zhao Yungui had some guesses in her mind, she didn't want to tease him since it involved Fuqiu's reputation, so she didn't continue the topic.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Yuhu brought it up again, and asked shyly, "Does my sister-in-law know how old Miss Fuqiu is this year?"

This was not the place to talk. Zhao Yungui and Zhou Yuhu came to a pavilion in the mansion and asked in confusion: "...Why do you ask this question, cousin?"

Zhou Yuhu lowered his head, his ears were flushed.

Of course he understood that a woman's reputation was of paramount importance. Especially since Fuqiu was a palace maid, if word got out that she had had sex with a man outside her family, it would be a disaster for her!

Moreover, although the Zhou family is a family of military generals, they are also a family that knows etiquette and observes etiquette, and he is certainly not a reckless scoundrel.

If he wanted to get close to Miss Fuqiu, the best way was to do it openly.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yuhu mustered up the courage to say, "I won't hide it from you, for your sake, for your sake..."

He was thin-skinned and couldn't say the rest of the words anyway.

But Zhao Yungui is an experienced person, so how could he not understand what Zhou Yuhu meant?

Marriage is a big deal, and it is based on the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. Many couples only meet for the first time on their wedding night.

My cousin has fallen in love with Fuqiu, and if Fuqiu is also interested in him, it would be a happy marriage.

As for the difference in status... Zhao Yungui had never considered it at all.

Because she knew that everyone in the Zhou family was not particular about details and there was no prejudice against each other.

As long as Zhou Yuhu is willing and the woman's family background is clean, no one will object to this.

"I don't know Fuqiu's exact age, but I think she should be about the same age as Concubine Chen. Although palace maids can only leave the palace when they are 25 years old, it is not difficult if we can ask for Concubine Chen's grace."

At this point, Zhao Yungui looked at Zhou Yuhu solemnly: "Although Fuqiu is a palace maid, she grew up with Concubine Chen. They are master and servant in name, but in reality they are like sisters."

"If my cousin really has feelings for Fuqiu, he should not treat her with disrespect."

Zhou Yuhu quickly said: "This is natural!"

"When I find a suitable opportunity, I will go and report to my mother and formally ask Miss Fuqiu's opinion..."

At this point, Zhou Yuhu's expression became more and more embarrassed: "Then I will have to trouble my sister-in-law."

Zhao Yungui smiled brightly: "It's nothing."

"Please rest assured, cousin. If Fuqiu is willing, I will be the matchmaker!"

……

Time passed like running water, and soon it was August 21st.

Twenty-six is ​​the fourth prince’s first birthday.

Not only Zhongcui Palace, but the entire imperial palace became busy.

The Imperial Household Department and the Ministry of Rites strive for perfection in every detail!

Because they knew very well how much His Majesty loved and valued the Fourth Prince. If anything went wrong with his first birthday ceremony, it would be a matter of losing his head.

On this day, Shen Zhinian was checking some details when Fuqiu walked in from outside with a letter: "…Madam, this is from Madam Zhou."

Shen Zhinian and Zhao Yungui often communicated with each other. Shen Zhinian took the letter and opened it to read it as usual.

Then, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Handan asked curiously, "Madam, what did Madam Zhou say to you when you look like that?"

Shen Zhinian said, "Sister Zhao's letter was just a greeting, nothing special. But she mentioned at the end that the wife of the second branch of the Zhou family wanted to come to the palace to pay a visit to me."

Handan also found it very strange: "Isn't the second wife of the Zhou family the mother of the runner-up Mr. Zhou?"

"Although the queen has some connections with the Zhou family, she has no friendship with anyone other than Madam Zhou. Why did Madam Zhou Er come to the palace to pay homage to the queen?"

Fuqiu couldn't help but recall that day when she went to Zhou's house to deliver a gift to Madam Zhou under the order of the Empress, and she met Mr. Zhou on the way out.

But she did not connect the two things together and was confused at the moment.

Shen Zhinian shook his head: "I don't know either."

"But since the other party specifically asked to see me, there must be something."

"Fuqiu, please make the arrangements."

Fuqiu bowed and said, "Yes."

The day after Shen Zhinian's reply was delivered to the Zhou family, Madam Zhou went to the palace to pay a visit early in the morning.

The palace maid led her in from outside.

Madam Zhou Er lowered her head and knelt down to salute: "I, your humble servant, pay my respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"

Shen Zhinian said gently, "No need to be polite."

"Come here, give me a seat."

Fuqiu moved an embroidered stool and placed it behind Mrs. Zhou Er.

Mrs. Tuesday's eyes swept over her calmly, and a loving smile appeared on her face.

The two maids beside Concubine Chen are one steady and one innocent. I guess this one is Miss Fuqiu.

Shen Zhinian didn't know why Mrs. Zhou Er wanted to see her, so she exchanged pleasantries with her.

After chatting for a while, Mrs. Zhou Er finally got to the point: "...To be honest, the reason I came to bother the Imperial Concubine Chen today is because of my son."