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Chapter 68
After Yan Zhao returned to the Xiao Mansion, he tossed and tossed about seeing doctors and drinking medicine and ginger soup for several days, but he could only cooperate. After all, these were all the care from his grandmother and mother.
Mrs. Xiao felt pity and heartache, and she even complained to her master, "I knew I shouldn't have attended the flower viewing banquet of the princess mansion. There are so many servants in the princess mansion, why do we need a girl's house?"Go down and save people."
"In the future, I must go to Ci'an Temple to offer incense, to sweep away bad luck, and ask for a safe talisman for Ah Zhao to carry."
Even Xiao Mingjin wondered if his daughter was running afoul of Capital City, and she ran into this kind of thing again and again after only going out for a few times. Although she was safe and sound, it was scary enough.
Even if Marquis JinYuan Residence sent a lot of thank-you gifts later, Mrs. Xiao didn't look good. She didn't want her granddaughter who almost lost her life to save others.Furthermore, if a daughter of a family goes into the water to save someone herself, even if it is a good deed, it will also damage her reputation.
Yan Zhao later heard about His Majesty's handling of this matter. She also felt that the water was quite deep after hearing a little bit. No wonder Si Tuzhou warned her to stay away from Lu Yan that day.
In fact, after Lu Yan woke up, she wanted to go to Xiao's house with her mother to thank her, but she was stopped by her parents and brothers, and she was only allowed to recuperate at home.
The imperial doctor also said that she had been in the water for too long, and her body had suffered from the cold air in the lake, and she needed to take good care of her, otherwise it might be difficult for her children in the future.
After Lu Yan's elder brothers heard this, they all wanted to kill the person who plotted against their sister behind their backs.
Even if His Majesty ordered the imperial physician to come to the Hou's mansion for consultation, and rewarded many precious medicinal materials and treasures for comfort, the suffering with his sister was nothing.
The Fifth Prince and Miss Wen Jia were plotting against Lu Yan's innocence, but there were others plotting against her life.Marquis JinYuan already had doubts in his heart, the third prince or the eldest prince, or they were behind this incident.
He once rejected their olive branch, and he is also the most likely person to take revenge on him.
But no more guesswork.His Majesty has already sent a prince, and it is impossible to go any further. The prince and the common people are guilty of the same crime, but it is just empty talk.Even someone as powerful as Marquis JinYuan can't do much without solid evidence.
But it doesn't matter, he has written down this hatred, and the future will last forever, a trace of deep cruelty flashed in Marquis JinYuan's eyes.
Everyone inside and outside the court knew that after this incident, the fifth prince, Situ Jin, basically cut off the possibility of inheriting the throne.A prince with a flawed face, who was eager for quick success and quick profit by all means to plot against the daughter of an important minister, his reputation had already fallen to the bottom, and no minister would be willing to support him.
For this reason, the third prince, Situ Yu, was very proud. Although there were some mistakes in the process, the result was still as he wanted.
He didn't want to be summoned into the palace by Concubine Shu, asked about this and then severely reprimanded him.
"I didn't hide your court tricks in the past. It was to prevent you from developing an overly kind and weak temperament, but I didn't want you to learn this kind of woman's tricks. You really thought that your father couldn't find out anything.The second time is that nothing happened to Marquis JinYuan's daughter, so your father didn't pursue it. If she really died in the princess mansion, Marquis JinYuan will definitely be turned upside down."
As for the idea of calculating innocence, Concubine Shu has already found out that it was Princess Rong'an who deliberately let the palace people say it in the ear of the fifth prince who was angry because of his face injury,
In the end, after the daughter of Marquis JinYuan fell into the water, no one rescued her, most likely because of her.
After the third prince learned of this calculation for the first time, he also intervened in it, wanting to completely abolish the fifth child, and by the way teach Marquis JinYuan Residence who rejected him.So what if he died, just let everyone know that this is the fate of offending him.
Even though he was scolded by his mother and concubine, the third prince still didn't take it seriously and said, "Why is the concubine mother so nervous, she is just a subject, and if the emperor reuses her father, how can she still step on the head of the minister?"
In Situ Yu's view, it was because his father favored Marquis JinYuan so much that he didn't know the humility of a minister.
Concubine Shu sighed. When she gave birth to this child, it was at the time when she was favored. The birth of the third prince also comforted His Majesty who was in the midst of losing the empress and his son.Concubine Shu, her position is stable.Whether it's Concubine Shu or the Duke of Chang, they all have great expectations of him, but because of this, they indulge his domineering and arrogant temperament.
"Yu'er, you are not young anymore, think twice before acting. Even the concubine mother is a noble concubine, she cannot do whatever she wants in this harem."
When others saw that she had two princes under her knees, and her only daughter was His Majesty's favorite princess, they were all envious.But in the past two years, she could feel His Majesty's fear and alienation towards her.
Concubine Shu shook her head, "Restrain yourself for now, don't be too flamboyant. In the future, don't use the power of Duke Chang at will."
In the past few years since the third prince entered the court, he has almost received the full support of the Duke of Chang.And this time, the establishment of the bureau also used the power of the Duke's Mansion to clean up the tail.But if there is a next time, I'm afraid it will cause His Majesty's dissatisfaction.
His Majesty will favor his own son, but he will not be merciful to others.
After hearing this, Situ Yu was a little dissatisfied, and even thought that his mother and concubine wanted to suppress him, "If the Duke of Chang's government doesn't help me, who else will he help? Could it be helping the sixth child?"
Concubine Shu knew that people who grew up in the royal family were naturally cold and suspicious, but she didn't expect that even her son was no exception. The third child valued Chang Guogong's mansion not because they were close relatives, but because they could help him fight for the throne. Similarly, he also regards Changguo Duke's Mansion as his own and cannot tolerate others.
Concubine Shu frowned and said, "After all, you and Lao Liu are brothers and sisters of the same mother."
Si Tuzhou said proudly, "I know, as long as Lao Liu doesn't block my way, I won't do anything to Lao Liu."
Concubine Shu Gui sighed and remained silent. She knew that no matter whether it was the choice of the third child or the Duke of Chang, she, a woman in the harem, could not interfere.
There are also people from Si Tuzhou in Concubine Shu's palace, and he soon learned of some disputes between the mother concubine and the third child, but he didn't care about it.
Si Tuzhou also thought about it, if there is no Yan Zhao, he might really want to fight for the throne, to try how it feels.After all, once he travels through a rather miserable royal environment, he has no sense of belonging to this world, and it doesn't matter what he does.
But knowing that Yan Zhao is also in this world is different.
It can be said that from the moment Yan Zhao appeared here, he had a weakness. He would not drag Yan Zhao together to bet on Jackie Chan and adult insects in the future.
Being able to be with Yan Zhao, it's no problem to be a rich and idle king.
When he came back to his senses, the eunuch in front of him respectfully said, "Please come in, Your Majesty the Sixth Highness. Your Majesty has just finished handling the memorial and is free for a while." The eunuch does not mind the sixth prince who is honorable and worthy of His Majesty's favor. Say a few more words to please.
Hearing that Lao Liu asked to see him, Emperor Jianming was a little surprised for a while, he couldn't think of what Lao Liu wanted to see him for.
Lao Liu is relatively young and the youngest son of a noble concubine, but he is a peace of mind, and has always performed well and steadily. On the basis of the latter, with the addition of the former, he is the prince that Emperor Jianming likes and is more satisfied with.
After being summoned, Si Tuzhou only said a few words, and said that he was too old, and it was time to get married.
Emperor Jianming was a little puzzled at once. Two years ago, when Concubine Shugui wanted to see the marriage for him, didn't he still say that he was still young and was not in a hurry. Even the imperial concubine wanted to arrange a few servants for him, but he rejected him. The imperial concubine was also annoyed by this a few times, but in the end there was nothing she could do with the youngest son, and she didn't care about it.
Why did Lao Liu suddenly bring up this matter.
Emperor Jianming looked at his son, narrowed his eyes slightly, and nodded, "It's time for you to get married, and forget about your mother and concubine's concern. Since you brought it up yourself, it means that you have a candidate in your heart."
Si Tuzhou said seriously, "I do have someone in my heart, and I begged my father to marry me."
Emperor Jianming raised his eyebrows, "Oh, which girl did you fall in love with?"
"At the flower viewing feast at the Eldest Princess' mansion that day, Marquis JinYuan's daughter was rescued by a girl after falling into the water.
Emperor Jianming loosened his brows slightly, and seemed to have deeper doubts, as if he had never heard of it before, "Who are her parents?"
Si Tuzhou said: "Her father is Yan Chaowen, the county magistrate of Yunze County, Jiangzhou, and her mother is the legitimate daughter of the late household secretary Xiao Zhilin."
As the Son of Heaven with all kinds of opportunities in the world, it is naturally impossible to remember the name of a small county magistrate, but the former household minister Xiao Zhilin, Emperor Jianming still has some impressions, he is smooth and talented, it is a pity that he left a little early.
Emperor Jianming frowned, "This girl's family background is a bit low, if you like it, you can forcefully accept a side concubine."
Hearing these words, Si Tuzhou sneered in his heart, the royal family is probably the place in the world that pays the most attention to status and rules, but also the least.
He smiled frankly, "In terms of family background, who can compare to the royal family. No matter how good the other things are, it can't compare to the fact that my son likes this, and I ask my father to help me."
Si Tuzhou has lived in the palace for nearly twenty years in this life, not to mention understanding Emperor Jianming's mind, but he also knows a little bit.Emperor Jianming didn't like people who were twitchy. For him, it was better to be proud and frank than cowardly and indecisive.
You are a dignified and noble person, just say what you want.
Emperor Jianming nodded, "I can ask you to come to the palace to beg in person, so it shows that you really like that girl."
He looked at the child standing in front of him with bright eyes and straight back, and suddenly remembered that when he was young, he was weak and almost died, but he seemed to be stubborn by nature, and he didn't like to be hugged or supported by palace people. Insisting on walking, eating, and practicing martial arts on my own, I have never developed a delicate and weak temperament.
Even the imperial doctor said that it was not easy for him to grow up safely and still have a healthy body, and Emperor Jianming's heart softened all of a sudden.
Most of the time, he only loves the sixth child, but does not have high expectations. Perhaps he is also affected by his rough childhood and illness.And when he grows up to be outstanding, he is worried that the two princes in one palace will easily strengthen the power of Concubine Shu and Chang Guogong, causing the court to lose balance, without entrusting him with many important responsibilities.Even when the sixth child came to ask him to marry him, he doubted for a moment, he wanted to take the opportunity to marry Marquis JinYuan's daughter.
Regarding the matter at the banquet at the Princess' Mansion, although the sixth and fourth children seemed to stay out of it and did not touch it, Emperor Jianming was not sure if they had other thoughts or played any role in it.
Si Tuzhou didn't know that Emperor Jianming was thinking so much at this moment,
In fact, Emperor Jianming didn't intend to designate Lao Liu as a concubine with the help of a noble mother, unless Lao Liu and Lao San broke up. Although this is not conducive to the harmony between brothers, it is still necessary from the perspective of an emperor's trade-off.
The third child and Chang Guo Gongfu have already jumped high enough, and if they increase the power of their side, they don't know how frivolous and domineering they will be.
And with the cleverness of the sixth child, he may have guessed this point, but after all, he didn't go there. I'm afraid he still doesn't want to compete with the third child. Emperor Jianming didn't know whether he was helpless or relieved, the eyes of the sixth child seemed to be much gentler.
"Since you have already made up your mind, then I will decree to bestow her on you as the concubine."
It is in line with the fact that the family background is low, and the sixth child likes to ask for marriage sincerely. Emperor Jianming has no reason to refuse.
Si Tuzhou said with a smile, "Thank you, Royal Father." With the best words, this matter has already been settled.
Emperor Jianming waved his hand, "Go to your concubine's palace and talk to her about it. You can't marry a daughter-in-law, so don't let your concubine know about it."
When Concubine Shu heard the news, she was so shocked that she didn't come back to her senses for a long time, "I have shown him all the famous ladies in Capital City, and he was confused, but he just fell in love with a sixth-rank official."My daughter, I also beg His Majesty to marry you as a concubine."
The nurse beside her comforted the imperial concubine and said, "If your empress doesn't like it, you can just choose a few side concubines for His Royal Highness in the future."
Concubine Shu sneered, "With such a concubine from a humble family standing in front of her, which daughter of a good family would be willing to be a side concubine, she would be short for no reason."
Even if there is, it is easy to make the house restless.
And the sixth child didn't discuss with her, he just came to Chongyang Palace to inform about such a matter, and His Majesty nodded in agreement, so she could still object. The matter was at this point, and it was useless for her to lose her temper. The sixth child's attitude is sincere, even if he is wrong, it is like hitting cotton with a fist.
Concubine Shu pressed the corners of her eyebrows, her sons and daughters are debts, the third child is rebellious, and the sixth child is not much better, even a marriage is cut off first and then settled.
She sighed, and ordered, "Send someone outside the palace to ask, what kind of character is Miss Yan that the sixth child is asking to marry?"
Not only Concubine Shu did this, shortly after Si Tuzhou left the Xuanzheng Palace, a document about Yan Zhao's family life and all the information about his parents had been submitted to the dragon case, including the birth dates of the two people in Qintianjianhe.
Although it is unlikely that there will be any mistakes if the sixth son comes to propose marriage in person, Emperor Jianming must know about the situation of the sixth daughter-in-law in the future.
I can't say I'm too satisfied, but it's barely passable.
Although his father Yan Chaowen is only a small county magistrate, he has a good official reputation over the years, and has been evaluated as excellent by the Ministry of Rites several times. His mother, Yan Xiaoshi, was also a daughter of a famous family. After all, her family background was clean, and she was born in an official family, so she was qualified to be the sixth prince's concubine.
There are no rules in this dynasty, saying that the prince and concubine must come from a famous family.
Of course, if it is a lowly barbarian status, then Emperor Jianming would not agree even if his brain was kicked by a donkey. Unless Lao Liu tried his best to kill him and ascend to the throne, and suppressed the impeachment of the official censor, and insisted on welcoming him into the royal family, he might follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, the late emperor.
However, among these materials, there is a rather special thing mentioned, that is, most of the things that Princess Yong Yang gave to Miss Yan before came from the Changyang Palace of the sixth child. It seems that she has long been thinking about her girl.
Emperor Jianming was not displeased at all. The sixth brother was more stable than other brothers when he was young. It was rare for a young child to be so emotional.
In addition, the fifth child and the sixth child are about the same age, even if the sixth child is getting married, it is hard to leave him alone.
It's just that with his current reputation, even the noble ministers of Chao Zhongxun would not want to marry his daughter to him. Although Emperor Jianming favored his son, it's not good to be too deceitful. Jue then sent him out of Beijing.
As for Concubine Shu, although she was a bit slower than His Majesty, she had also inquired a lot. This Miss Yan didn't seem to be outstanding, and don't know where she got the favor of the sixth child.
A nanny said, "According to the words from the wife of the British prince, this girl Yan is more attractive and comes from a small family. I'm afraid she is not a virtuous and virtuous wife."
Concubine Shu took a look at her, she was considered an old man who had been by her side for many years, she had followed her since entering the palace, she never expected to be so ignorant.
She said indifferently, "Your Majesty's words are so good, it's a done deal, don't you still have the great ability to change His Majesty's mind?"
The nanny immediately knelt on the ground trembling in fright, "It was the old slave who made a slip of the tongue, and the old slave knew it was wrong."
The meaning of Concubine Shu's words couldn't be clearer. Since His Majesty has nodded, even if he hasn't issued an order, he is still a certainty for the future Sixth Prince and Concubine.
When Mammy said such words, did she think she was belittling that lucky girl Yan? What she belittled was the future Sixth Prince and Concubine, and she slapped the Sixth Prince and Concubine Shu in the face.
Concubine Shu waved her hand, "Go down and receive the punishment."
After the person was taken down, the maid brought new tea, clear water and green leaves, with a light tea fragrance, slightly bitter in the mouth but lingering aftertaste, and Concubine Shu's mood calmed down slightly.
She didn't believe that Miss Yan was attracted by her beauty to attract the sixth child. There is never a shortage of beauties in this palace. Could it be that the people in the room she wanted to serve the sixth child were of bad color. Beauty is the last thing worth mentioning in this court. She would rather believe that Lao Liu married a concubine with an obscure family background because she wanted to hide her strength and bide her time by retreating, rather than want him to be a fool who was hooked by a beauty trick.
According to the words from the wife of the Crown Prince of the British government, it is not that she is ignorant of the inside story in the harem, but she is deliberately targeted after her marriage proposal is rejected.
Concubine Shu would not take it to heart, on the contrary, if Miss Yan was really entangled with the outsider, then she would have an ugly face.
Fortunately, according to reports from the people below, this girl Yan came to Capital City not long ago from Jiang Nan, and the reason why she met Lao Liu was because of Yong Yang.
Yong Yang is also partial to her sixth brother, but keeps the secret from her mother concubine.
Concubine Shu didn't know whether to be angry or laugh, and she would teach her daughter a good lesson later. She closed her eyes slightly, and then ordered, "After the marriage is officially granted, let someone go to Xu Zhaoyi and say something."
Xu Zhaoyi is a British father and daughter who entered the palace in the draft two years ago. Although her appearance is not the kind that His Majesty likes, she has become the head of the nine concubines in her family. Even so, it is impossible to threaten the status of Concubine Shu.
After the message was delivered, Xu Zhaoyi naturally knew what to do.
There were some personal grievances before, but if after the marriage is granted, the wife of the prince of the British government doesn't know how to keep her mouth shut, then she would be really stupid.