Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 902 - 738: A Daughter Attracts a Hundred Suitors
"I am his teacher; once a teacher, always a father. Xian paired with him shouldnโt be a disgrace to him, right?" ๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐๐จ๐๐ฏ๐๐๐ง๐๐น.๐ฐ๐ผ๐
Seeing Liang Zhiruiโs confident demeanor, the Emperor nodded knowingly.
Liang Zhirui had calmed down by now, and he thought that considering the Emperorโs character, he might not really trust Prince Jing.
If the candidate Prince Jing mentioned was Xian, the Emperor might suspect that Prince Jing had ulterior motives.
At this moment, if he suggests letting Xian marry his young disciple, the Emperor might go along with it and agree.
However, there is a prerequisite. The prerequisite is the Emperor hasnโt agreed with Prince Jing yet, otherwise, the Emperor wouldnโt retract his word.
Heโs wagering that the Emperor hasnโt agreed with Prince Jing, otherwise saying anything more now would be futile.
Liang Zhirui didnโt mention the matter of questioning the two, otherwise, it could seriously affect their reputation.
After all, Prince Jing has intentions of marrying Xian, and if Jinyu comes into the picture too, with the two competing, what would the Emperor think of Xian?
He might believe Xian is of loose morals, attracting enticements everywhere, defying womanly virtues.
If the Emperor loses his good impression of Xian, the request to have the Emperor grant the marriage might really fall through.
"Today is really interesting, why is everyone coming one after another concerning marriages?"
The Emperor laughed, but the laughter didnโt reach his eyes.
"Old sir might not know, before you came, Fourth also came by once."
"Oh! I heard before too; is the Emperor choosing a consort for Prince Jing?"
Liang Zhirui was not surprised, nodded, and continued, "The Prince is already of age, it is the right time to discuss marriage."
"Indeed! It is the right time for marriage." The Emperor stood up, hands behind his back, standing by the window.
Shortly after, the deep, aged voice came, "Coincidentally, he also has an eye on your granddaughter."
"What? Prince Jing, he..." Liang Zhirui stood up from his chair in shock, with an expression of disbelief on his face.
"Indeed! A family with a daughter has countless suitors, it shows that your granddaughter is elegant and wise, gentle and virtuous, even Fourth is very fond of her."
The Emperor glanced at the astonished Liang Zhirui, speculating on the matter. Does Liang Zhirui really not know that Fourth wants to marry his granddaughter? Thatโs unlikely, isnโt it?
These people truly think he is a paper tiger, stirring trouble right under his nose, they even want to fool him.
Do they think he has become senile just because heโs aged?
Coldness already flickered in the Emperorโs eyes, feeling extremely displeased.
Liang Zhirui astutely detected the Emperorโs displeasure, his heart beating like a drum. It seemed Prince Jing had already mentioned this matter to the Emperor earlier, now the Emperor fully understood their little tricks.
When the Emperor was still the Crown Prince, he was both courageous and wise, otherwise, he wouldnโt have ascended the Dragon Throne. Although many years had passed and the Emperor aged, he didnโt consider the Emperor senile now.
"Old sir! Since you havenโt mentioned this to Jinyu, why not consider choosing Fourth as your granddaughterโs husband? Consider Fourth; although he is somewhat frail, the Imperial Physician mentioned that with a few years of care, childbirth is still possible, and recovery is quite likely."
The Emperor heaved a sigh, resembling an old father worried for his son.
Liang Zhirui cast a bewildered glance at the Emperor, his heart churning violently.
What does the Emperor mean? Does the Emperor also want Prince Jing to marry Xian?
He had just considered their tricks couldnโt fool the Emperor. Upon knowing, the Emperor would surely be angry, displeased. Yet, he hadnโt anticipated that after being upset, the Emperor still sought Xian for Prince Jing.
This is wrong! Why is it different from what he imagined?
Liang Zhirui didnโt know how to respond, fearing if he refused the Emperor, would the Emperor become angry? Then the matter with Xian and Jinyu would be ruined too.
If he agreed, then why did he come today?
"This? Emperor, such a significant matter, Iโm afraid I canโt decide!" Liang Zhirui stammered in response.
"Oh? Didnโt you just say you wanted to discuss your granddaughterโs marriage? Why now say you canโt decide? Is it because you donโt approve of Fourth?"
The Emperor squinted slightly, a cold and stern gaze made Liang Zhirui shiver.
Liang Zhiruiโs heart raced like thunder; he strongly suppressed his panicked emotions, striving to think of a strategy.
It seems the Emperor doesnโt want Jinyu and Xian together? Then how should he decline?
Liang Zhirui thought of a solution, if he said the two were childhood sweethearts and already pledged to each other, the Emperor surely wouldnโt proceed with the marriage of Xian to Prince Jing.
But doing so would tarnish both Xian and Jinyuโs conduct.
As a court official, Jinyu exhibiting such disregard for propriety, whether Emperor or Minister, would surely look down on him; some officials might even make an issue of it.
After all, Jinyu, having been in the limelight, draws enough attention; once he shows the slightest flaw, officials will swarm like flies.
Then Jinyu would indeed be implicated, and the promise of promotion might vanish too.
Moreover, concerning Xian, as a woman she should remain within the confines of the home. If said so, where would Xianโs dignity be?
That wouldnโt be assisting Xian, rather harming the both of them.
No, it mustnโt be said.
Liang Zhirui, anxious to the point where sweat formed on his brow, found himself without a good solution, resolved to endure it.
Just as Liang Zhiruiโs countenance was starting to fade, and his heart was burning with urgency, Xiao Quanzi entered the Imperial Study Room.
"Your Majesty, the Eldest Prince requests an audience!" Xiao Quanzi, although aware the Emperor was currently discussing matters with the old sir, knew the Eldest Prince was highly valued by the Emperor.
Unsure if the Eldest Prince had urgent matters to discuss, he dared not delay and promptly reported.
Besides, the Emperor rarely refused the Eldest Prince entry into the Imperial Study Roomโa privilege exclusive to the Eldest Princeโso he neednโt worry about angering the Emperor.
"Oh? The Eldest Prince is here, then let him in!"
The Emperorโs face resumed its smile, "You havenโt seen the Eldest Prince for a while, itโs a good time to impart some teachings. Todayโs coincidental; everyone seems to be flocking to my Imperial Study Room, usually not as frequent; perhaps Iโm benefiting from your presence!"
The imposing aura like Tai Mountain weighing on Liang Zhirui suddenly disappeared, and Liang Zhirui felt relieved.
He stole a glance at the Emperor, finding his mood improved with a smile on his face, dispelling the heaviness between them just now.
With the Emperor no longer bringing up the earlier matter, Liang Zhirui couldnโt help but regard the Eldest Princeโs favored status with a higher viewpoint.
"Your son respectfully wishes father emperor good health!" The Eldest Prince, having entered the Imperial Study, bowed reverently.
"Is it raining heavily outside? Your health has just improved; you must take care." The Emperor quickly raised him up, asking kindly.
