Chapter 112 Freedom of Marriage
"This tiger talisman is naturally safest in the hands of my brother. You and I are brothers from the same mother. If I don't trust you, who else can I trust in this court?"
The general who had just returned from victory took back the tiger talisman. This made the other generals who had fought for their country think of him, so they naturally had to say some heartfelt words.
Emperor Showa's eyes were dim. He sat upright on the dragon throne with his hands on the armrests, stroking the carved dragon at the end of the armrests with his fingers. His face was solemn and thoughtful. No one could guess what the emperor was thinking at the moment, and no one knew whether his words were sincere.
If one is simple-minded, he will definitely take Emperor Showa's words seriously and continue to accept the tiger talisman foolishly and happily.
Having lived on the battlefield for many years, he knew very well that human hearts were unpredictable. He could more or less guess how much truth and falsehood were in the words of the man sitting high on the throne.
Although his elder brother was the crown prince in the past, after he was born, his father and mother gave all their love to him. Because they were old when they had a son, his father had the idea of changing the crown prince when he was seven or eight years old.
During those years, he knew that his royal brother was not living a good life. He was trembling with fear and treading on thin ice every day, fearing that one day when he woke up, his position as crown prince would be handed over to someone else.
He has been sitting firmly on the throne for ten years now, and no one would have thought that one day he would return victoriously and win the hearts of many people.
With such a hidden danger as him, his royal brother would certainly keep a close watch on him.
Handing over the tiger talisman was a decision he made after much consideration. Moreover, even Xu Zhao agreed with him.
"It is precisely because my Royal Brother and I are brothers from the same mother that there is no difference between this tiger talisman in my hand and in my hand. I am just being lazy."
The small box containing the tiger talisman was still in Shen Yu's hand, still held high. He did not stand up, but continued to say, "If you ask for what I want, I only have one wish."
"Oh? Tell me about it. As long as it's not excessive, I will agree to it."
Eunuch Chen was not there, and Emperor Zhaohe glanced at a eunuch standing not far from Shen Yu.
The eunuchs serving beside the emperor were all shrewd men. They could understand what the little eunuch meant with just a glance.
The eunuch took small steps and took the small box from Shen Yu's hand with both hands.
He turned around, holding the box high, and still took small steps to the side of Emperor Showa. He placed the things carefully on the dragon table, and then opened the box very considerately.
A small copper tiger-shaped object lies in the center of the brocade box.
After Emperor Showa confirmed that everything was correct, he nodded slightly, and the young eunuch immediately closed the lid again.
Seeing the tiger talisman returned intact, Chen Yu spoke up, "I am not young anymore, so I came to ask for your Majesty's will."
Emperor Showa was very pleased with Chen Yu's understanding, and his expression became more charitable. "You are now thirty years old, but you have not yet married. In the afterlife, my father and mother will definitely blame me. Do you have a girl you like? Is she the daughter of that lord in the court?"
I thought Emperor Showa was asking out of concern, but he suddenly changed the subject, "But you have been at the border for many years and have never had any contact with the ministers in the court. Which girl could win your favor?"
The emperor is majestic and dignified without being angry.
Shen Lingge was shocked behind him. His father suspected that his uncle was secretly colluding with court officials!
But fortunately, the emperor's uncle must have asked for permission for the sake of Sister Zhaozhao.
Sister Zhaozhao is not a famous lady in the capital, so my father’s suspicion is in vain.
But precisely because Sister Zhaozhao has no family background, will the emperor allow Sister Zhaozhao to marry into the palace?
With Sister Zhaozhao's personality of preferring death to dishonor, she would certainly not become a concubine. If the emperor's father were to arrange a marriage for her, I'm afraid the emperor's uncle's good days would be over.
Shen Lingge couldn't help shaking his head as he thought about it.
Chen Yu was neither humble nor arrogant, "Brother Emperor, you are joking. At my age, which lady from a noble family would be willing to marry me? It's better not to delay those ladies from the rich families."
"Since she is not a lady from a rich family, could it be that you have fallen in love with an ordinary girl in Mobei? It is inappropriate, really inappropriate. If you really like her, just bring her into the mansion."
Since ancient times, men are superior to women, and when one marries a wife and has children, one must marry for the whole family. As for the person you like, if you really like him or her, just take him or her into the house and close the door. No one cares how loving you are.
This is exactly what Emperor Showa was thinking. If Chen Yu married a noble lady, he would have a powerful Yue family, and his strength would definitely increase greatly. He would not be able to sit on the throne with peace of mind. If he just married an ordinary woman, it would damage the reputation of the royal family.
"Brother, please stop teasing me. What I want today is that you allow me to marry freely. Please don't force me to marry. I just want to live a carefree life. Having a confidante is enough. Marrying a wife and having children is something I dare not think about."
Xu Zhao was not from their world, and she would leave completely one day. He didn't want her to have any concerns in this era, and getting married and having children would only bind her.
"Hey, it seems that I have neglected you for so many years and delayed your marriage. It seems that I can only wait a hundred years to personally apologize to my father and mother."
Emperor Showa did not ignore the confidante mentioned by Shen Yu. It seemed that it was just as he thought, his younger brother did have a lover, but he could not marry her because he had no background.
Emperor Showa didn't want to have anything to do with the relationship between the two. If a prince who didn't want to marry asked for an imperial decree to allow him freedom of marriage, people would not criticize him for not caring about his brother's marriage.
"I hope your Majesty will approve what I have said."
The only person in the world who can interfere with his marriage is his royal brother. As long as he nods, no one can control him.
Emperor Showa pretended to be embarrassed, resting his elbows on the armrests of the dragon throne, supporting his forehead with three fingers, tapping his forehead lightly with his index finger, and finally seemed to have compromised.
"Okay, I will grant your request. Do you have any other requests?"
I am happy today and am willing to listen more. As for whether to agree or not, it is up to him to decide.
"I have nothing else to ask for. The border generals have made great contributions to this victory."
"Don't worry. They are all generals who fought bravely for our Yue Kingdom. I will definitely reward the three armies. The pensions for those who sacrificed their lives will naturally be arranged."
"On behalf of the soldiers stationed outside the palace, I would like to thank the emperor for his grace!"
Everything that needs to be said has been said, and everything that needs to be concerned has been concerned about.
Emperor Showa heard what he wanted to hear and waved his hand to let Shen Yu and Shen Lingge leave.
The three thousand elite soldiers outside the palace soon received commendation from His Majesty.
After leaving Xuan Zheng Hall, Chen Yu ordered the three thousand elite soldiers to retreat to the military camp outside the city. He himself was also about to leave the palace and return home, and he didn't know where Xu Zhao was now.
"Uncle, I'm going to the Imperial Concubine first."
Chen Yu walked out of the red gate of Xuanzheng Palace and walked on the palace road. He heard the sound of trotting footsteps behind him, "Your Highness Prince Anding, wait for this old slave!"
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