Chapter 408: Conferred the title of Queen

After all, they were still counting on Gu Jingchun to select their daughter for a talent show in the future, so they naturally couldn't refuse too harshly at this moment.

After all, these ministers had argued with Shen Hechuan about this matter several times before, and naturally understood Shen Hechuan's thoughts, so they didn't say anything more.

But there are always people who like to sing a different tune at this time.

One of the ministers stood up.

This person is a subordinate of Situ Qinghe and also works in the Censorate.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Gu Jingchun is of humble origin and his father was involved in a rebellion.

Furthermore, Gu Jingchun had previously been rumored to be an unlucky star, so I'm afraid she won't be able to take on the role of Queen. Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

After the minister finished speaking, the ministers looked at each other and several more ministers stood up.

"I second the motion. Your Majesty, please reconsider."

Chen Hechuan looked at the minister who stood up and smiled gently.

"Does any other minister think this is inappropriate?"

Situ Qinghe stood up again.

"Your Majesty, I think the adults are right about this matter. Gu Jingchun's identity is a flaw. If she were to become the queen, it would probably cause dissatisfaction among our people."

"snort!"

Luo Ziqian snorted coldly at this time.

"The people are dissatisfied?"

"Why would the people care about this? I think it's you, Lord Situ, who is dissatisfied!"

"Why, Gu Jingchun can't be the queen, then who can?"

"Is your daughter, who is unlucky, suitable?"

"But I heard that your daughter had an affair with an actor a long time ago, and not only did she lose her virginity, but she also got pregnant. I don't know if this is right or wrong!"

Luo Ziqian's words did not give Situ Qinghe any face.

After saying this, Situ Qinghe's face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Luo Ziqian, you are so outrageous!"

"I am the Chief Censor of Dacheng!"

"How can you so easily slander my daughter's reputation?"

"slander?"

Luo Ziqian sneered.

"Whether it is slander or not, you know it very well, Master Situ."

"Besides, since it's just a rumor, your daughter's rumor is just a rumor. How can Gu Jingchun's rumor be the reason why she can't become the queen?"

"snort!"

Situ Qinghe shouted angrily.

"absurd!"

"How can this matter be confused?"

"Our Queen of Dacheng is a matter of national importance. How can we treat it as a joke?"

At this time, Old Master Wang also said something.

"Since this is a matter of national importance, then Gu Jingchun should be made queen, and she absolutely must be made queen!"

Situ Qinghe snorted coldly.

"Master Taifu, why are you talking nonsense? Gu Jingchun's father is guilty of treason!"

"Your Majesty has already forgiven her by not killing her outright for such a heinous crime punishable by the extermination of her entire clan. Now she's still dreaming of becoming the empress. This is absolutely unacceptable!"

Luo Kejin also stood up.

"Then according to Master Situ, who would be the most suitable person to be the Queen?"

Finally, he heard what he wanted to hear, and then he continued:

"Your Majesty, Lord Jiang's granddaughter is now 28 years old. I have heard that she is beautiful, intelligent, knowledgeable and talented. She is indeed a candidate for empress."

Jiang Chongfan, who had been sitting there drowsy, immediately opened his eyes wide when he heard this, stood up in horror, and knelt down.

"Your Majesty, although my granddaughter has reached the age of marriage, she grew up in Jiangnan and does not understand the customs of Tiandu. I am afraid she will not be able to become an adult."

Situ Qinghe: "If you don't know the rules, just learn them. This is not a big deal. I think Mr. Jiang should stop being so modest and let His Majesty meet Miss Jiang as soon as possible."

Luo Kejin couldn't help but chuckle when he heard this.

I thought, as expected.

That day, Jiang Qingshan hosted a banquet for officials.

This matter was also mentioned in the conversation.

At that time, Luo Kejin did not respond and did not have any further contact with the Jiang family.

Now it seems that Situ Qinghe must have been persuaded and is willing to be the first to speak out for the Jiang family.

"Why!"

Luo Kejin couldn't help but sigh.

Ever since Shen Hechuan ascended the throne.

Situ Qinghe's status was not as high as before because he did not have the trust of the late emperor.

In addition, his previous incidents and Situ Mingji's offense against Gu Jingchun also caused dissatisfaction from Shen Hechuan, and his status in the court became lower and lower.

I didn't expect that he would lose his patience now and even board the Jiang family's pirate ship.

However, he could also guess that his action was probably to allow his daughter to enter the palace smoothly.

However, it is obvious that Situ Qinghe's wishful thinking may be wrong.

It would also offend Shen Hechuan, further affecting his official reputation.

Sure enough, after he finished saying this, before Shen Hechuan could speak, Old Master Wang spoke again.

"Master Situ knows the Jiang family's daughter very well!"

As he spoke, he looked at Chen Hechuan again and bowed respectfully:

"Your Majesty, I am old and don't know who has women of marriageable age, nor do I care who these women are."

"However, I, this old minister, know that no matter what, the foundation of my great success cannot be broken."

"And now, the foundation of our ministers lies in you and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"In my opinion, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is intelligent and wise, and is a rare candidate for the throne."

"If he is nurtured, he will surely become an emperor like Your Majesty in the future.

Therefore, the only person who can be the Queen is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's biological mother!"

"Moreover, Gu Jingchun now holds the blueprints for our Dacheng weapons, and even defeated Da Qi's weapons in a previous competition. If a woman like this can't be the queen, then I would like to ask Lord Situ, who should be the queen?"

Situ Qinghe's breathing stagnated.

"But her father..."

"So what?"

Old Master Wang retorted.

"She is she, and her father is her father. Back then, the late emperor didn't punish her, but now Lord Situ wants to punish him?"

"Or does Lord Situ think that you can surpass the late emperor?"

These words left Situ Qinghe speechless.

After all, who can compare to the late emperor?

But, Old Master Wang did not finish his words.

"Besides, has Lord Situ ever thought about this?"

"If a woman like Gu Jingchun, who possesses blueprints of various weapons, doesn't become the queen of our Dacheng, but is abducted by someone with ulterior motives, or even taken away by Da Qi, what a huge threat she would pose to our Dacheng."

"It's just the position of Queen. Can it be compared with the millions of people in our Great City?"

After Old Tutor Wang finished speaking, all the ministers present fell silent.

No one objected. After all, who would dare to ignore millions of people?

The entire court was silent.

Situ Qinghe and Jiang Chongfan lowered their heads, but their expressions were surprisingly ugly.

Chen Hechuan's expression at this moment was surprisingly good.

This ginger is still spicy when it’s old!

Once Old Master Wang takes action, who can be his opponent!

Shen Hechuan nodded.