Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 932 - Thoughts of moving against Marquis
Chapter 932: Chapter 932: Thoughts of moving against Marquis Yongping
Chapter 932 -932: Thoughts of moving against Marquis Yongping
Many of the old people who have immersed themselves in officialdom for years were present. Listening to the tone of voice and the words spoken, once His Majesty made a statement, several ministers outwardly showed a respectful demeanor, yet secretly each was scheming their own agendas.
Elder Gan rose with a fist greeting, “Your Majesty, I may be old and presumptuous, but there are a few sincere words I wish to share directly with Your Majesty. I beg Your Majesty to forgive my offense of impropriety.”
“Ah! What talk of offense. Today, let us all set aside our ranks and have an informal talk, as if a few of us were chatting idly here. There shall be no fault or reprimand.”
Zhao Yuanlang waved his hands again and again.
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Only then did Elder Gan rise with another fist greeting, “Thank you, Your Majesty, for your magnanimity. Your Majesty is wise! In regard to this matter, I see it clearly. Although Your Majesty has a deep affection for Princess Ruyu, from time immemorial, the biggest unfilial act has been to leave no descendants. The rise and fall of a family and a nation cannot be separated from the phrase ‘a thriving population.’ Marquis Yongping first served my Great Zhao as a meritorious general, and only after was he the husband of Princess Ruyu. Such a person of the Old Master Marquis’ esteem should marry one or two more concubines to spread his seed. This is both reasonable and proper, and Your Majesty ought to fully support it.”
After all this talk, he was actually still supporting Di Yelei’s taking of a concubine!
Zhao Yuanlang’s eyebrows unconsciously knitted together, and his fingers lightly tapped the tabletop, not saying a word.
Lord Gao, beside him, slightly raised his head and quietly observed Zhao Yuanlang’s movements at the moment before he too stood up.
“To report to Your Majesty, I have a different opinion,” said Lord Gao.
Zhao Yuanlang’s spirits were immediately lifted, “Oh? What are your thoughts, Lord Gao?”
Lord Gao bowed his head in contemplation, “Your Majesty! In my opinion, although Marquis Yongping possesses the esteem of the Marquis, after all, he is Your Majesty’s subject, as well as the husband of Princess Ruyu. Princess Ruyu gave birth to triplets early in her life, which are the auspicious sons of my Great Zhao. Her contribution to spreading Di Family’s lineage cannot be overlooked. For the dignity of the royal family, I believe the matter of taking a concubine to be inappropriate.”
The two ministers beside chimed in quickly.
“I second the opinion!”
“I also second the opinion!”
Zhao Yuanlang’s lips slightly curled up, yet his facial expression became more solemn and dignified.
“This matter may well be inappropriate, no? Both Princess Ruke’s mansion and Princess Ruyun’s mansion have multiple concubines.”
All the ministers silently bowed their heads. Among the current Emperor’s numerous princesses, excluding two young princesses, Princess Ruwan was the only one of marrying age who was still waiting in her boudoir. All these married princesses resided in their respective mansions. Several of them were especially tyrannical; apart from keeping numerous male pets within the mansion, they absolutely forbade their prince consorts from taking concubines, even causing several innocent lives to be lost over this issue.
Due to the laws of the Great Zhao, servants are considered their masters’ property, and even if they are killed by their masters, it is not against the law. Therefore, although several lives were lost in the princesses’ mansions, in an era where life was as cheap as grass, these incidents stirred not even the slightest ripple, without a bubble to be seen, as they all vanished in the river of time.
The concubines in the mansions of the princesses mentioned by the Second Emperor lived their lives tremulously, not even daring to breathe too loudly.
Historically, concubines have always been looked down upon. Upon entering the door, a concubine is considered inferior, and even family members are not allowed to visit at will.
Elder Gan hurried to continue presenting his case, “What Your Majesty has said is right; each of the princesses’ mansions has concubines, and there certainly is no reason to be partial. Besides, Marquis Yongping has remained chaste for many years with his conspicuous military achievements. Now he is merely taking one concubine, and moreover, one from a family of meritorious service. There is absolutely no reason not to complete this arrangement.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuanlang’s expression immediately changed!
It was merely a case of an ordinary guard dying to save his master, yet to thereby seek reward and push oneself forward as a concubine was unthinkable.
“It cannot be! This must not set a precedent! If we were to reward such act of saving a life by allowing the expectation of returns, thus encouraging such a presumptuous attitude, how would we manage if everyone were to follow suit in the future?”
Lord Gao’s statements provoked the other two ministers to second the opinion.
Everyone was speaking one after another, but as the day gradually turned to evening, they still hadn’t produced any concrete proposals.
Zhao Yuanlang’s frown deepened until, finally, he directly interrupted everyone’s debate.
“Enough! Stop talking, all of you. I have my own decision on this matter. It’s getting late; all of you may leave.”
After speaking, he stood up and left Wende Hall, heading straight for Ascension Pavilion.
There, Liu Sisi had already been waiting all afternoon.
Once the Emperor had also gone, several ministers straightened their backs, exchanged glances, and left the main hall one by one to exit the palace through the palace gate.
It wasn’t until he was in a deserted place that Lord Gao quickly caught up to Elder Gan, who was walking a few steps ahead.
“Your Honor, what do you make of that person who talked so much just now? It seems like there was no lead, and in the end, no conclusion was reached. What do you think was his intention?”
Elder Gan, too, was preoccupied with heavy thoughts and, after glancing around, sighed and said indifferently, “Haven’t you realized? He’s been scheming. It looks like a lot of people are going to be in trouble soon.”
He had brought up the idea of showing gratitude intentionally to gauge the Emperor’s reaction.
As expected, the Emperor’s face changed instantly.
Could it be that the Emperor still harbored thoughts of taking action against Marquis Yongping?
Elder Gan couldn’t help but think again about Princess Ruyu’s situation and the more he thought about it, the more certain he was that his guess was correct.
Perhaps some things should indeed be well-prepared.
Setting aside the thoughts of several ministers for the moment, Zhao Yuanlang entered Ascension Pavilion but did not see the hardship he had expected — Liu Sisi was sitting upright in a chair, enjoying delicacies with a little girl beside her, and in front of them, a woman in purple was furiously yelling at them, pointing at their noses!
“…Don’t get too cocky too soon! Sooner or later, Father Emperor will tear off your mask and throw you into the mire. You think he treats you well now because he really means it? Let me tell you, if you weren’t of any use, ten lives wouldn’t be enough for you to die…”
Princess Ruwan cursed loudly, completely oblivious to Zhao Yuanlang who had walked up behind her.
Liu Sisi slowly stood up, biting her lip and lowering her head, “Princess Ruwan, stop yelling, the Father Emperor is right behind you…”
“So what if Father Emperor has come? Don’t think you’re impressive just because you have Father Emperor to back you up, you wench! Hmph!”
Princess Ruwan didn’t believe her for a second and pointed at Liu Sisi, becoming even more arrogant, “You’re just a country girl who thinks she’s a Phoenix because she’s perched on a high branch? Even a widower who wouldn’t remarry no matter what doesn’t look up to you, and he still wants to take a concubine. What do you think you are?”
“I think you’re the one who shouldn’t be speaking of things!”
Zhao Yuanlang strode over, having listened to their entire conversation, and glared furiously at Princess Ruwan in front of him.
Liu Sisi, with Di Ying in tow, hastily kneeled down, “Princess Yu greets Your Majesty, wishing the Emperor’s health to be strong!”
“Father, Father Emperor…”
Princess Ruwan’s eyes widened in shock!
