Chapter 283 A Good-for-Nothing Man

The emperor saw Su Bowen's sincerity and said with a look of reluctance: "My dear Su Guowen, you are giving me a difficult problem. Now that the world has just been settled, I need people like you to share my worries.

But we are in Dashuo, and we govern the country with filial piety. I can't let you fulfill your filial piety!"

Su Bowen bowed to the emperor solemnly and said: "I am willing to ask for a resignation based on my military merits. I beg the emperor to allow me to resign and go home to take care of my father!"

As soon as Su Bowen said this, the court suddenly became quiet and you could hear a pin drop.

Resigning based on military merits, is this a threat to the emperor? Su Guowen, is this because the emperor did not give him a promotion, and then retreating to advance? If so, it is a bit overestimating one's own abilities.

Seeing Su Bowen's insistence, the emperor said with a serious face: "My dear Su, have you really thought it through!"

Su Bowen bowed again: "Please help me, Your Majesty!"

Seeing that he was determined to do so, the emperor said: "In this case, I will approve it for your filial piety, but you must remember that if the court needs you, my dear Su, you must be there at any time!"

Su Bowen was grateful and said: "Thank you for your grace!"

Except for Zhao Antai and Tang Taishi, no one expected that Su Bowen would resign today, but he really did it, and the emperor actually approved it.

But since this matter has been concluded, these people in the court have their own scales in their hearts, and they are all thinking about the cause and consequences of this matter.

Going home to take care of his seriously ill father is indeed a convincing reason, but is it really necessary for Su Bowen to do this?

But since the emperor has already agreed, it is still set in stone. Some people don't understand, some people feel sorry for Su Bowen, and some people try to suppress the ecstasy in their hearts.

This person is naturally Concubine Zhou's father, General Zhou.

After Su Bowen resigned, he no longer had military power. Even if he had the title of Duke, he couldn't compete with himself.

How many sons of their Zhou family died in exchange for a royal concubine and a marquisate. They had to keep them no matter what. It was wise for Su Bowen to retreat when he knew it was difficult. If

he really stood on the side of Queen Qi, they would inevitably be at loggerheads. Now it is good for both of them.

Cai Zhenglin is not as optimistic as General Zhou. Su Bowen's move is obviously a retreat to advance and to protect himself.

But if the critical moment really comes, can he still stay out of it?

But no matter what, for now, Su Bowen's resignation will only benefit them.

He envied Su Bowen very much, at least he still had a choice, unlike himself.

After Su Bowen resigned, he hung a thank you sign on the door and just took care of his father at home every day. In his spare time, he practiced martial arts and played with Xiaoxiao. His life was extremely comfortable.

On the contrary, Su Bohao, who had been idle before, became busy all day long. Yes, he was promoted again. In just a few months, he had been promoted from a thousand-man captain to the commander of the city defense battalion.

Whenever he sees Su Bowen now, he always says in a tone of disappointment: "Brother, look at you. As the prince of the Duke of Zhenguo, how can you be so unambitious? Fortunately, father is not clear-headed now, otherwise, you are so unambitious that I will definitely be mad at you!"

Su Bowen just smiled indifferently and reminded him: "Bohao, you must be down-to-earth in everything and must not be impatient for quick success. Now that you have the opportunity to lead the troops, you must do your job and think about your work. Don't be ambitious. Also, don't hang out with those incompetent and unlearned people."

Su Bohao snorted coldly: "Brother, you may have forgotten that you only have the empty title of a prince now. This incompetent and unlearned person is you. Don't bother with my affairs!"

After Su Bohao finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and left.

The whole scene fell into Zhao Wanyue's eyes. She handed Su Bowen a handkerchief familiarly and said, "Don't you think the second master was promoted too fast? With his ability, being a captain of a thousand men is already asking too much. Now the city defense battalion has to listen to him. Are the people above him blind?"

Su Bowen wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "The people above naturally know how capable he is, but his other identity is the second master of the Zhenguo Mansion.

As long as those officials know that the emperor is jealous of me, they will think of ways to solve the emperor's problems and make him happy!"

"But he is really not the right material. Should we reveal all the things he did in the north?"

Zhao Wanyue always felt that if Su Bohao was given this important task, many people would suffer. She really didn't want to help the evil.

Su Bowen put his arms around her waist and said, "Madam, you worry too much. Although Su Bohao is a good-for-nothing, the city defense camp is well-trained and will not be led astray by him in a short time. Madam, you should worry about yourself."

Zhao Wanyue leaned on Su Bowen and said, "I don't have anything to worry about. My husband is scaring people again."

Su Bowen said mischievously, "I'm worried that you will become a laughing stock in the circle of noble ladies in Beijing! If you marry... "You have a good-for-nothing husband. In the future, I'm afraid that fewer noble ladies will invite you to banquets!"

Zhao Wanyue chuckled, "I thought it was no big deal. You don't have to worry about it. My youngest daughter has won me the title of a royal lady, and my eldest daughter is the only female official. You don't have to worry about my face."

Although Zhao Wanyue's words were a joke, Su Bowen took them to heart.

It was not his original intention to resign and go home. Now, after hearing what Zhao Wanyue said, he felt ashamed of being outdone by his daughter.

When Zhao Wanyue saw him like that, she raised her fist and hit him, saying, "I was just joking with you, but you took it seriously!"

Su Bowen lowered his head, met Zhao Wanyue's gaze and said, "How could I not take it seriously? In this Zhenguogong Mansion, except for this shell named Su, everything else was bought with your money. Even the three children were raised by you. If the madam really dislikes me, how am I going to live in the future?"

These witty remarks made Zhao Wanyue feel very relieved. Su Bowen had seen and remembered all her efforts, and she felt that it was all worth it.

He also knew that Su Bowen was unwilling to accept it and had not slept well these few nights. It was rare that he had the heart to tease her, so she also said playfully:

"It's good that you know it. You must serve this lady well in the future, otherwise, I will really kick you out of the house!"

After getting married, Zhao Wanyue has always been dignified and virtuous. It was rare for her to be so playful. After saying these words, she blushed and broke away from Su Bowen's arms, wanting to hide.

Su Bowen saw that his wife was so shy, and his heart moved. He took her into his arms and said hoarsely: "In this case, I really have to please my wife!"

Zhao Wanyue blushed with shame and scolded: "Let me go, what should I do if someone sees me!"

Su Bowen couldn't control himself and directly blocked Zhao Wanyue's mouth.

The two were in a state of affection when Su Xiaoxiao said in her heart:

[They finally kissed, should I not peek here?]