Chapter 554 Let’s go together

“But mother, there is a reason for this matter…” Chu Yunzhao argued hurriedly.

"No matter what the reason is, let's just leave it at that. You don't have to say anything more." Concubine Hui shouted.

“But…” Chu Yunzhao wanted to argue again, but when he saw Concubine Hui’s gloomy face and fierce gaze, he could only stop talking and look to Chu Shengrui for help, “Father, look at Mother…”

He swallowed the words hard in the middle of his words, bit his lips, and his eyes turned red.

Chu Shengrui raised his hand and patted Chu Yunzhao on the shoulder, motioning him to sit aside. Then he looked at Concubine Hui, "You are rarely so harsh in your words on weekdays. What happened today?"

“Your Majesty, please forgive me.” Imperial Concubine Hui sighed, her eyes reddened, “I have no other choice. Yun Zhao likes Miss Luo, and Miss Luo also has feelings for Yun Zhao. They should have been a perfect match made in heaven, but it’s just unfortunate. This birth date…”

"This matter concerns the Queen Mother's health, so I dare not easily speak out. Yun Zhao has been keeping silent about this matter. After Miss Luo learned about this, she has lost her appetite and is said to have fallen ill recently."

"She also said that if Yun Zhao was unwilling to discuss marriage because of her, then it would be her fault. She would go to the temple and live out her life with the green lamp and the ancient Buddha. It's a pity that Lord Luo, although he has two sons, has only this daughter, whom he loves like a jewel in his palm. If Miss Luo did this, I'm afraid Lord Luo would also fall seriously ill."

"Since this matter cannot be reversed, I think it is better to stop Yun Zhao from thinking about it. If it is hard to give up the affection between the man and the woman at the moment, we will forget it after a long time."

"During this period of time, the Ministry of Rites has also selected a few good ones. Although their family backgrounds are a bit low and their temperaments are far inferior to Miss Luo's, I think they are very good-looking. Two of them are also quite good at singing and dancing."

Chu Shengrui's brows suddenly furrowed.

Low class, poor family background, good at singing and dancing...

She doesn't look like the mistress of the house at all. I'm afraid that after I marry her, she will be narrow-minded, short-sighted and confused.

Like the queen today.

Chu Shengrui thought of all the times he had been suppressed by the previous queen, and then looked at what the current queen was doing and the helplessness of Concubine Hui and Chu Yunzhao. His heart was filled with anger towards the queen and heartache for Concubine Hui and Chu Yunzhao.

Imperial Concubine Hui was the most favored imperial concubine, yet she suffered such a fate. It shows how much trouble and suffering his other concubines and princes endured in their daily lives.

Chu Shengrui raised his eyelids and said in a deep voice, "I also think Miss Luo is very good. I have met her twice before and I think she is well-educated and quite sensible. This is what a royal daughter-in-law should be like."

"Yun Zhao, is this what you wanted to talk to Father about just now?"

Chu Yunzhao nodded with red eyes, his voice choking, "But I know that this matter is of great importance and concerns the health of the Empress Dowager, so I have never dared to mention it."

"Today, your Majesty promised to help me fulfill my wish, so I wanted to mention it to you, but I didn't expect you to agree. It's just that Miss Luo and I love each other, and even if we can't get married in the future, I have to let Miss Luo know. For her, I have fought for it, and I haven't done anything to hurt her heart."

Chu Yunzhao sniffed and said, "I have been so bold today and said so many things. I hope you will punish me, father."

"You are speaking from the heart, why are you punishing me?"

Chu Shengrui said, "Father is the emperor, and his words are as good as gold. Since he promised to fulfill your wish, he will naturally not break his promise. Your marriage with Miss Luo will be decided by your father."

Chu Yunzhao was overjoyed when he heard this. He suddenly raised his head and knelt in front of Chu Shengrui, "Thank you, father."

"Don't thank me so early."

Chu Shengrui said, "I have something to say first. I will decide your marriage, but you have to help me do something."

"Father, please tell me. As long as I can do it, I will do it without hesitation." Chu Yunzhao's answer was decisive.

"There have been bandit problems in Lu recently. I request the court to send troops to clear them out. I think that in order to show our importance, we should send a prince..." Chu Shengrui did not finish his words and only looked at Chu Yunzhao.

"Your son requests to go and help your father to eliminate the banditry, maintain peace in the area, and contribute to the stability of the country." Chu Yunzhao understood and said hurriedly.

"Okay!" Chu Shengrui smiled knowingly and praised, "As expected of my son, you should pack up and go there with Captain Yu in three days."

Captain Yu, Yu Honglang, was quite prestigious in the Yulin Army. He was young and promising, and he used a broadsword to perfection. On the training ground, almost no one could afford to take on his opponent.

Chu Shengrui sent Yu Honglang to go with him. Obviously, in addition to the bandit threat, the more important thing was to protect Chu Yunzhao's safety.

Concubine Hui's eyes were wandering, and she sighed after a long time.

Suppressing bandits is not a big deal, and with the Yulin Army on the way, Chu Yunzhao will not be in any great danger.

However, a mother worries when her son is away from home, not to mention that they are facing bandits this time. With their backs against the wall, there is no telling what they will do.

Concubine Hui had no intention of letting Chu Yunzhao accomplish any merit, so she naturally did not agree with this matter. However, she thought that although this was a lesson for the Queen, Chu Yunzhao's marriage to Miss Luo was also in a deadlock, so this was indeed a good opportunity to break the dilemma.

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After all, doing so many things requires a price to be paid.

Concubine Hui thought about it and finally said nothing.

At this time, Chu Yunzhao responded enthusiastically with a smile on his face.

Chu Jinnian, who was standing aside, frowned, with a gloomy look on his face.

Sure enough, by some coincidence, some things are bound to happen after all.

"Your Majesty." Chu Jinnian bowed, "I request to go to Lu with the Fourth Prince to suppress the bandits."

"Oh?" Chu Shengrui obviously did not expect Chu Jinnian to say this, and looked at Chu Jinnian in surprise.

"I have heard that the bandits in Lu are extremely vicious, committing all kinds of evil, such as arson, murder, rape and looting. Your Majesty has sent troops to clear them out. Those bandits will surely rise up in resistance when they are at the end of their rope. I think I have some skills, so I am willing to follow the Fourth Prince and contribute to the task of suppressing the bandits." Chu Jinnian replied.

Chu Shengrui thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Since you have this intention, go with Yun Zhao."

After all, it was his own prince who was going there. If anything went wrong, he himself would find it hard to accept it.

Although Chu Jinnian is a few months younger than Chu Yunzhao, he is unusually steady and rigorous in his work. With Chu Jinnian going with him, both he and Concubine Hui can feel at ease.

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