Mo Lingxi also knew this matter was most important, and wanted to spend more time with Sheng Lengshuang: "Wife, I feel like you've changed recently, you don't like me anymore."
This made Sheng Lengshuang find it quite amusing: "From what point did you conclude that I like you? You really know how to flatter yourself."
Mo Lingxi held her hand: "You weren't like this with me before, have you..."
A cold glance from Sheng Lengshuang made him abruptly change his words: "You only care about Xiao Feng, and not about me, the elder one?"
Sheng Lengshuang slapped his hand away: "Stop being so shameless, go and get busy with your own affairs, I haven't finished looking at the account books yet."
Mo Lingxi hugged her waist: "Wife, please accompany me for a while."
Sheng Lengshuang was helpless and coaxed him in a tone used for children: "Tell me, what's wrong this time?"
Although Mo Lingxi was a little displeased with her tone, he didn't say anything: "I just want you to talk to me. Just thinking about how it will take several months after going through the three mediations and six betrothals makes my heart feel cold."
Sheng Lengshuang: "You could also not go through the three mediations and six betrothals..."
Before she could finish, Mo Lingxi interrupted her: "We must go through the three mediations and six betrothals!"
"Then why are you saying these things, it's a complete waste of breath."
"I just want you to talk to me."
Sheng Lengshuang kissed Mo Lingxi and raised an eyebrow: "Is that better now?"
"Not good!" Mo Lingxi pulled her into his arms and kissed her red lips: "Wife, you haven't spent much time with me lately, spend some quality time with me today."
"..." Was this considered her losing herself?
After Mo Lingxi was satisfied like a glutton, he went to the palace in a good mood.
Sheng Lengshuang lay lazily on the bed, thinking that a man who had been hungry for a long time was indeed like a hungry wolf, tormenting her relentlessly and with many variations.
"Lengshuang."
Hearing her mother's voice, Sheng Lengshuang put on an outer garment and got out of bed. She saw Madam Sheng walking in: "...Mother, your smile is very unfriendly to me."
Madam Sheng glanced at her daughter's rosy complexion and clicked her tongue: "A woman who has been nourished is indeed different."
Sheng Lengshuang really wanted to ask, "Mother, does Father know you say this?"
Madam Sheng took a sandalwood box from the wet nurse and handed it to Sheng Lengshuang: "You and Prince Mingrui are going to get married. This is the dowry I prepared for you, and it should be given to you now."
"I know you have your own ideas. I've spoken to your father about your marriage to Prince Mingrui, and we don't intend to interfere much. After all, he is a member of the royal family."
Sheng Lengshuang understood this. No matter how unwilling her parents were for her to marry so quickly, for her sake, and facing a member of the royal family, they couldn't say much.
"Mother, don't worry. You know your daughter's temperament. If Mo Lingxi dares to wrong me or hurt my feelings, I will deal with him properly."
Madam Sheng believed this and said with great reluctance: "Your father and I just can't bear to part with you. After finally finding you, you're getting married again."
Saying this, she dabbed at the corners of her eyes with an embroidered handkerchief.
Sheng Lengshuang held her hand and comforted her: "Mother, I will come back often in the future. If not, I won't get married."
Madam Sheng stopped crying and chided: "How can you be so reckless? Prince Mingrui is a good man, and we are very reassured that you are marrying him. It's just that marrying into the royal family is not the same as marrying into an ordinary family, and your father and I can't help you much."
"But remember, your father and I will always stand behind you. No matter what happens, we are your support."
Sheng Lengshuang nodded heavily: "I know, I know everything."
She knew her parents felt very guilty and self-reproachful, always believing they hadn't taken good care of her, which led to her being swapped back then and suffering so much.
But she had never blamed her parents.
...
The Imperial Palace, the side hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Zi Cheng listened to Mo Lingxi's words and congratulated him with a smile: "Congratulations, Uncle. You are finally about to achieve your wish. Next, you just need to go through the procedures, and Uncle can officially marry Aunt."
Mo Lingxi's thin lips curved slightly: "Yes. Although the process is troublesome and takes a long time, for my wife, I am willing to wait."
Zi Cheng had to sigh at his aunt's skill in taming her husband. Look at how obedient his uncle was, and more importantly, his uncle enjoyed it.
"Uncle, don't worry, I promise I won't hold you back. As for the matchmakers, I can have them prepared for you by the end of today. By the way, Uncle, are you planning to get married in the palace or at your princely estate?"
Mo Lingxi had considered this: "If it's to elevate my wife's status, getting married in the palace would be best. However, if we get married in the palace, many people cannot attend. It's better to get married at my princely estate."
Zi Cheng nodded: "Indeed, many people cannot attend if married in the palace, and we cannot hold another wedding."
Mo Lingxi remembered something: "Your Majesty, I'm still missing a few items for my betrothal gifts..."
Zi Cheng's mouth twitched: "...So, Uncle is here to rummage through my private treasury?"
"Uncle, it's not that I'm being disrespectful as your nephew, but your betrothal gifts are too extravagant, and they will actually cause trouble for Aunt and the Sheng family."
Mo Lingxi knew he was speaking the truth and was considering Sheng Lengshuang and the Sheng family: "Just this once, I want to give my wife the best. As for anyone who dares to say anything, I don't mind teaching them how to behave."
Zi Cheng had no objections: "Alright, Uncle, you can go through my private treasury yourself and take whatever you want."
Then, Mo Lingxi really went through the current emperor's private treasury and took out quite a few good things as betrothal gifts.
After ordering these items to be sent back to Prince Mingrui's estate, Mo Lingxi began discussing serious matters with Zi Cheng.
"It's estimated that the day I present the betrothal gifts will be quite lively, and perhaps we can find or catch something."
Zi Cheng stroked his chin: "I guess so. For example, Sima Min, she tried every method to marry you unsuccessfully, so how could she allow Aunt to marry you? There will surely be trouble."
Mo Lingxi was waiting for Sima Min to cause trouble: "If Sima Min really causes trouble, I can confirm many things."
Zi Cheng's eyes lit up: "Really?"
Mo Lingxi gave him a look and then left.
Zi Cheng pouted, not caring about Mo Lingxi's attitude, as his uncle had always been like this with him, so he was used to it.
...
The next day, after the matchmaker arrived at the Sheng family, it caused quite a stir. Many people were guessing if the good news between Sheng Lengshuang and Mo Lingxi was approaching.
In the main hall.
The matchmaker said with a smile: "If you ask me, His Highness Prince Mingrui and Miss Sheng are a match made in heaven, and could not be more suited. Moreover, with His Majesty presiding over this marriage, it is truly excellent."
Sheng Lengshuang sat there as a mere decoration. According to ancient customs, she had no say in her marriage; it was entirely up to her parents to decide, and at most, she was allowed to take a look.
Being allowed to take a look was already good; many people didn't even see each other before marriage.