Chapter 46 Yu Nian is very popular.
"I think the Prime Minister's eldest daughter has a blessed appearance."
The only person who could interrupt the Emperor so abruptly was the Empress Dowager.
From her seat, the Empress Dowager calmly uttered these words, which caused a stir among everyone present except for herself.
Especially Chunyu Han, Canghai felt that when the Empress Dowager said those words, his master's body was instantly covered with freezing frost.
Li Mingjin looked at Yu Nian coldly; he knew that Yu Nian was still up to no good.
Yu Nian awkwardly flicked the tip of her nose, finally understanding what it felt like to be caught in the crossfire of gossip.
Feeling Li Mingjin's gaze, Yu Nian glared back at him. Is this guy crazy? He's all about bullying the weak and fearing the strong. If he's so capable, why don't you glare at the Empress Dowager!
The meaning of these words was so obvious that even the Empress couldn't ignore them.
"Yu Nian is a blessed woman, but she and Ming Jin are destined to be apart. I feel very sorry for her. Zhi Rou is also a daughter of the Yu family. It seems that the position of Crown Princess belongs to a daughter of the Yu family."
The Empress, being a seasoned veteran, could still smile and exchange words with the Empress Dowager even while harboring resentment.
"Oh? That's quite a story."
When the Empress Dowager spoke, she glanced at Yu Nian and saw that she didn't seem unwilling, so she didn't say anything more. Since they were all from the Yu family, they were all good choices for her grandson.
The conversation about the Emperor bestowing a marriage was abruptly cut short. The Emperor was about to speak again when Chunyu Han stood up from his seat.
"Your Majesty, I have prepared a gift to present to you, wishing you a long and healthy life."
As soon as Chunyu Han finished speaking, two eunuchs came up carrying a large box.
"Your Excellency is very kind. May I ask what this is?"
Although Chunyu Han was born into a eunuch family, the Empress Dowager knew how important Chunyu Han had been to the court in the past two years, and she spoke to him with great respect.
"Your Majesty, this is wild ginseng from Qingyan Mountain."
The young eunuch opened the box, and inside lay a ginseng root with lush roots.
"Is this what the Regent intends? Wild ginseng like this is not a rare item in the Empress Dowager's palace."
The Crown Prince was waiting to hear the Emperor's decree to bestow a marriage upon him. He was supposed to be the main character at this moment, but Chunyu Han, this eunuch, stole the spotlight, which he was naturally unwilling to accept.
Moreover, Li Mingjin remembered that in her previous life, Chunyu Han did not seem to send such a common gift on the Empress Dowager's birthday.
Li Mingjin deliberately provoked Chunyu Han, but the Emperor looked surprised.
"Minister Chunyu just asked where this wild ginseng came from? Qingyan Mountain!?"
Chunyu Han said solemnly, "It is indeed Qingyan Mountain."
Although the Emperor is fond of beautiful women, he does not completely ignore the affairs of the court. Recently, the memorials concerning the banditry in Qingyan Mountain have been so numerous that they could collapse the desk.
"Qingyan Mountain is located on a major transportation route, but it is plagued by bandits. They even closed the mountain to prevent herbalists from entering, causing merchants and common people to suffer greatly. How did you obtain such fresh wild ginseng, my dear minister?"
Chunyu Han bowed respectfully, the golden python pattern on the cuffs of his robe gleaming in the sunlight.
"Your Majesty, I have led my men to wipe out the bandits of Qingyan Mountain. The head of the bandit leader has been hung in front of the Xuanhua Gate tower."
Chunyu Han's explanation delighted the emperor.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
The Emperor said "good" three times in a row, making the Crown Prince's face turn ashen with embarrassment.
Li Mingjin bit his lip; he had unwittingly become Chunyu Han's stepping stone.
When Yu Nian heard that Chunyu Han had hung someone's head on the city gate tower again, she felt her heart skip a beat.
My goodness! Although it's about punishing evil and eliminating wickedness, it's undeniable that Lord Chunyu's sins have become even heavier.
The Empress Dowager understood the reason and knew that this was a meaningful gift; nothing was more important than a peaceful and prosperous reign.
"In that case, I will certainly treasure this ginseng."
With the heavy weight lifted from the Emperor's heart, he was naturally the happiest person, looking at Chunyu Han with admiration.
The court officials all opposed the emperor's excessive favoritism towards eunuchs and his unconventional promotions and titles to them. So what? A good official is one who can solve his problems.
"You have rendered meritorious service in suppressing the bandits. Whatever you desire, I will reward you handsomely!"
Chunyu Han's ability to establish merit was second to none in the court.
After the emperor had already bestowed gold, carriages, and houses upon him, when the emperor spoke of this again, Chunyu Han would always say very respectfully: "Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty. I have no other requests."
But this time, Chunyu Han didn't say the line he often quoted.
Chunyu Han raised his head solemnly, his voice as clear as a bell.
"I do have a request."
The Emperor found these words somewhat novel. For a eunuch, Chunyu Han was already enjoying immense prestige, and the Emperor couldn't help but wonder what Chunyu Han wanted.
"Please speak freely, my dear minister."
Before speaking, Chunyu Han's eyes lingered on Yu Nian, making Yu Nian feel a chill run down her spine.
What's this jerk up to now?
"Your Majesty, I wish to marry the Prime Minister's eldest daughter, Yu Nian. I humbly request Your Majesty's approval."
Chunyu Han's clear, resonant voice, like jade striking ice, imbued with inner strength, echoed throughout the entire banquet.
Yu Nian's heart rate, which had been irregular just moments before, skyrocketed the moment she heard Chunyu Han's words.
Seriously?! Chunyu Han actually proposed to her in such a grand setting! They agreed on an alliance, not marriage, dude!
Even more shocked than Yu Nian was Yu Huaifeng, who had been sitting below in a state of trepidation. His heart had been pounding ever since Yu Nian entered, and now it was in his throat.
If it weren't for the occasion, Yu Huaifeng would have pointed his finger at this eunuch and cursed him for three days and three nights to vent his anger.
“Minister Chunyu, Yu Nian once said in front of the palace that she was in love with you. Didn’t you say at the time that you didn’t want to marry her? How come you’ve changed your mind in just a few days?”
Compared to the Crown Prince's marriage, which was a foregone conclusion, the Emperor was clearly more interested in the idea of a eunuch marrying.
The Emperor couldn't help but look at Yu Nian, wondering what was so special about this woman.
As a woman who was rejected in public twice, she is quite sought after.
This question not only resonated with the Emperor but also expressed Yu Nian's true feelings.
Chunyu Han's stance is too wavering; how could he change it so easily!
"I had only just met Yu Nian that day, so naturally I was unwilling. Besides, although I hold the highest rank, I am still just a eunuch. At most, I can only find a partner to live out the rest of my life. How can I marry such a noble lady as the Prime Minister's daughter?"
Chunyu Han was lying with a straight face. Yu Huaifeng stared at him with unfriendly eyes the whole time. Hearing him say this, he was quite disdainful. You know you shouldn't do this, yet you still do it in public.
Yu Huaifeng had already written more than a dozen impeachment memorials for Chunyu Han in his mind, and he would definitely impeach him ten or more times after today.
"but……"
Chunyu Han's sudden change of direction made Yu Nian straighten her back; she realized she had never listened to anyone so attentively before.
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