Chapter 541: Love
Today there is no morning court. The emperor is discussing matters with a dozen important ministers in the Ganyang Palace. Chu Guangche and his son ask for an audience.
Since the emperor became the crown prince, Chu Guangche has never asked to see him. This time, the father and son came together, which must be an important matter.
The emperor always felt that the late emperor and himself were quite sorry for Chu Guangche. Chu Guangche sacrificed his future and family for himself, his mother, his younger brother, and even his three children. He endured for more than ten years, but was demoted after crossing the river. He was idle at home in his prime.
The emperor had two wishes since he was a child, one was to ascend the throne, and the other was to repay Chu Guangche's kindness. But the late emperor told him that if the monarch wants the minister to die, the minister has to die. Everything Chu Guangche did is the duty of the minister.
The late emperor also warned the emperor that Chu Guangche was too capable and had too many dark forces. The emperor relied on him too much, fearing that he would take credit for himself. In order to make him remember his duty, he must be suppressed.
The late emperor was afraid that his son would disobey him after his death, and even told Prince An and several important officials before his death that if Chu Guangche dared to break his promise of "no longer serving as an official", they must help the emperor kill him...
The emperor strongly disapproved of the late emperor's approach, not only because he remembered favors and feelings, but also because he fully believed in Chu Guangche's character because he "did not employ people who were suspicious". However, because of the late emperor's will, the emperor did not dare to employ Chu Guangche, and forced Chu Guangkai to resign from all the actual positions.
Fortunately, the Chu family did not have the heart of disloyalty and made concessions. Their moves not only revitalized the Chu family, but also stopped the emperor from being embarrassed.
Although the emperor did not employ Chu Guangche, he gave Chu Guangche a "golden book and iron certificate" to protect him and his descendants. Of course, he would also employ and show favor to his descendants...
Chu Guangche and Chu Lingxuan came to the palace and kowtowed to the emperor.
The emperor smiled and said, "I haven't seen old Lord Chu for a long time. Stand up."
Chu Guangche and his son did not stand up. Chu Guangche kowtowed again and said, "Your Majesty, my eldest granddaughter Han Yan was persecuted to insanity when she was young. Although her insanity has been cured, her unbearable experience can never be erased. I think that for the sake of the royal family and the dignity of the prince, Han Yan really shouldn't marry such a noble relative."
Chu Lingxuan kowtowed again and said, "I would like to ask Your Majesty to withdraw their marriage and allow them to marry separately in the future."
The emperor was stunned. Although the girl of the Chu family was not very smart, she was gentle and kind, virtuous, and had a heavenly appearance. He and the queen mother liked her, and Xiao Shiyi liked her even more. The reason why the late emperor granted them marriage was to give the grace that could not be given to Chu Guangche to the girl of the Chu family.
What's more, Xiao Shiyi and the girl of the Chu family were childhood sweethearts and had a deep relationship. The Chu family also liked Xiao Shiyi as a son-in-law very much.
What was the play that the father and son were performing today?
He thought about it and understood it a little. He occasionally heard the queen say a few jokes, saying that Xiao Shiyi has now become a rich son-in-law that everyone likes. If they hadn't been engaged first, the Chu family would definitely not be able to catch this little son-in-law... He didn't think much about it before, but now he thinks that the queen said it on purpose. The reason why the Chu family wanted to cancel the engagement was probably because someone talked about the girl's previous illness, and said it in front of others, and it was very unbearable...
The emperor looked at Chu Guangche who was kneeling below, wearing casual clothes, only in his forties, but his hair was already half white. His mother was rescued from the death row by this person, and he was supported by this person since he was a child. Now, he sat on the dragon throne as he wished, and his mother became the queen mother, but he had nothing, and even his granddaughter's marriage might be taken away by others...
The emperor was very angry and hit the armrest of the dragon throne with his clenched fist. He looked at the dozen important officials in the palace, calmed down, and asked, "Why do you say that, my dear? Tell me what's going on. If anyone spreads rumors and slanders Miss Chu, I will take care of her."
The emperor's words moved Chu Guangche. He choked up and said, "Your Majesty, someone told my granddaughter that many families are saying that my granddaughter has mental illness and is not smart. Her family is a member of the rebellious prince party and is not worthy of Prince He. They also said that when Prince He grows up, he will not like my stupid granddaughter, but will find another smart girl... We are not comparing ourselves to the little girl, because this is obviously not what the little girl can think of. She must have heard it from adults or others. Your Majesty, these words are like steel needles, piercing my old minister. Heart. This old minister is in pain. My granddaughter has suffered so much in the past and was almost killed by others. Now she has to be talked about behind her back and humiliated in front of her... Woo, this old minister is sorry for her. I didn't protect her and I am unworthy of being a grandfather. "
Chu Lingxuan also choked up and said, "It is my father who is useless and can't protect my young daughter..."
Chu Guangche wiped his tears with his sleeves and said, "Your Majesty is wise. The Chu family dare not marry high. Please take it back."
After that, the father and son kowtowed together.
The emperor is so smart. He knew that he had a dinner party with the prince's mansion yesterday, invited Rong Jing, and Yang Wenyi also went. Moreover, Concubine Yang Shu told him more than once how smart Xiao Shiyi was and how smart Yang Wenfang was. No wonder Chu Guangche and his son brought this matter to the palace. It turned out that his woman and Yue family were thinking about Xiao Shiyi, and the sister-in-law ran to them to make trouble and humiliate them.
The Chu family father and son still gave face to the emperor, and they were too embarrassed to say that it was the Yang family's daughter who did it.
Concubine Yang, after only a few years of good life, had forgotten all the kindness the Chu family had shown her, and actually took the lead in snatching someone else's grandson-in-law.
The emperor was angry and ashamed, and said, "My dearest lords, I know that Miss Chu's illness has long been cured. She is kind, lovable, gentle and honest, and smart. She is not only favored by the late emperor, but also by me and the queen mother. I like it. As for the troublemaker, I will ask the Queen Mother and the Queen to teach her how to behave. If anyone dares to abuse and attack the future Princess He in person or behind her back, it will be disrespectful to the late Emperor, me, and the Queen Mother. It will definitely be severely punished. Because this marriage was favored by the late Emperor and me, and Miss Chu was praised by the Queen Mother." He then calmed down and said, "What's more, Miss Chu's mental illness and the grievances that Old Ai Qing suffered are all. I'm tired of this. My dear friends, please get up quickly and stop saying stupid and high-minded things. The Chu family girl is a good girl, and she is a perfect match for our in-laws. deal."
Chu Guangche and Chu Lingxuan thought that the emperor would punish the Yang family's daughter, but they did not expect that he would say so affectionately. They were all moved, kowtowed and cried, "My lord, thank you Lord Long for your kindness."
Among the ministers in the palace, there were several female members of the family who were interested in marrying the prince, and they often said bad things about Chu Hanyan who was not worthy of the prince. After hearing the emperor's words, they all wiped the sweat from their foreheads and secretly told the women to shut up when they went home.
There is only one update today. Qingquan's parents were hospitalized together and were very sad. . . Dear friends, you should also take good care of your body and avoid catching a cold.