After Wu Yonggui finished reading the imperial edict, he looked at Shangguan Shu with a smile. He thought Shangguan Shu would be happy to accept the edict, but unexpectedly Shangguan Shu looked solemn, while Princess Chengqian was smiling instead.
What's going on?
Seeing Shangguan Shu's ugly face, Wu Yonggui said, "Congratulations, Grand Tutor Shangguan..." and then ran away.
Shangguan Shu held the imperial edict, puzzled as to why the emperor suddenly thought of conferring a title on him?
It is true that the emperor had complained to him some time ago. Ever since he submitted his resignation, the emperor's workload had become much heavier and the cabinet ministers also had a lot more work to do. Therefore, they all had a lot of complaints about him, but he had brushed them off by claiming that his injury had not yet healed.
Are you kidding me? Is it that easy to reinstate an official? If he is reinstated, he can't stay in Guangming Hall anymore. He has to go home!
Zhao Ying threw a grape into her mouth, chewed it, and said incoherently, "Congratulations, Grand Tutor Shangguan!"
Shangguan Shu looked at Zhao Ying with the imperial edict in hand and asked, "Ying'er, was it you who asked His Majesty for this?"
Zhao Ying raised an eyebrow. "Of course not me. If it were me, I wouldn't have asked for such a high position for you even if I wanted to kick you out!"
Shangguan Shu became even more depressed when he heard this. He didn't want to leave!
I could see Zhao Ying here every day, and occasionally I could even take advantage of her while she was sleeping. Now that he's gone, everything is gone!
Zhao Ying couldn't wait any longer. She called the palace maid and said, "Go, gather up Eunuch Shu's things. We're sending him off today!"
“Here!”
Shangguan Shu glanced at Zhao Ying, eyes full of resentment. Zhao Ying tutted and said kindly, "How about this, don't accuse me of being harsh on you. When you leave, I and the children will give you a farewell party. It's guaranteed to be lively..."
For the first time, Shangguan Shu got up and left without listening to Zhao Ying's words.
Zhao Ying was curious, "Where are you going?"
Shangguan Shu said in a gloomy tone, "Go to the Yangxin Palace to express your gratitude!"
Zhao Ying: Poof...
Shangguan Shu was so exhausted that his teeth were about to break as he walked towards the Yangxin Palace.
who?
Who asked the emperor for help?
Let him know that he has ruined him!
Shangguan Shu's mind was working quickly. The first person he thought of was Wei Fu, and that bastard Shangguan Zhu. As he was thinking, he had already arrived at the Yangxin Palace.
After Wu Yonggui finished his report, Shangguan Shu went in and happened to meet the virtuous king who had just come out.
Shangguan Shu was used to holding power. Apart from the emperor, he looked down upon everyone in the court. He was furious at the moment and was unwilling to pay attention to a dull-witted prince. However, the prince took him seriously and stopped him, giving him a look to avoid Wu Yonggui. "Speak further, my lord!"
Shangguan Shu raised his eyebrows, took a few steps to the side, and said coldly, "What can I do for you, Your Majesty?"
The virtuous king smiled at him, which made Shangguan Shu very confused, but he understood it after a while, because the virtuous king wanted to curry favor with him!
"Congratulations to the Crown Prince on his promotion to Grand Tutor. The Crown Prince has made outstanding contributions, is respectful and virtuous, and can be said to be the best in the Great Chu!"
"What does the prince want to say?"
Seeing Shangguan Shu's indifferent expression, the virtuous prince thought that Shangguan Shu was truly extraordinary, unfazed by praise or criticism. He also thought that Shangguan Shu's indifference towards him must be because he didn't know that he had asked for the position of Grand Tutor for him. If he knew, he would surely be filled with gratitude and would never be able to repay him...
The virtuous prince glanced at Shangguan Shu with an ambiguous expression and said, "Sir, do you know who sought the position of Grand Tutor for you?"
Shangguan Shu's expression froze, and then he frowned and looked at the wise king.
The virtuous king raised his eyebrows and smiled, "It's me!"
Shangguan Shu: ...
Shangguan Shu was stunned for a moment, then nodded repeatedly, a half-smile on the corner of his lips, "So it's His Royal Highness the Wise King..."
Finally found someone...
Who did he think it was? It turned out to be the idiot King Xian!
Good! Excellent!
The virtuous king was completely unaware of the danger in Shangguan Shu's tone and was still feeling complacent. As he expected, Shangguan Shu was very happy when he learned about this.
The virtuous prince stepped forward and whispered, "It's just a trivial matter, your Highness, don't worry. I know that your Highness is deeply troubled by Cheng Qian and is anxious to escape. This time, Cheng Qian will not be able to force you to stay any longer. You can also have a bright future!"
After saying this, the virtuous king winked at Shangguan Shu, as if to say, we are the only ones who know this secret, I am loyal enough, right?
Thank me now! Thank me now!
Shangguan Shu looked at the virtuous king in surprise. After a while, a laugh choked out of his nose. He raised his lips and said meaningfully, "Your Highness has shown me great kindness today. I... will repay you at the right time!" Shangguan Shu almost gnashed his teeth when he said the last part.
The virtuous king's eyes lit up when he heard this, and his face showed an unprecedented satisfaction and confidence. He knew it! He knew it!
The throne of the crown prince is just around the corner!
The throne, I am here!
The virtuous king exchanged a few polite words with Shangguan Shu, then waved his sleeves and left!
In the evening, Zhao Ying held a banquet and happily saw Shangguan Shu off with the children. Then she received an invitation from Princess Xian, saying that she wanted to thank her for sending the medicine.
Zhao Ying sneered. Would Princess Xian thank her?
You must be up to no good!
But it doesn’t matter, she wants to see what Princess Xian is going to do!
Zhao Ying was looking at the invitation. Behind her, Shangguan Qingyue poked his head out, resting his chin on her shoulder, and said softly, "Mother, what are you looking at?"
Zhao Ying waved the invitation and said, "Your aunt, the virtuous princess, is pregnant. She wants to thank you and treat you to a meal!"
Shangguan Qingyue blinked when he heard that, then took the invitation from Zhao Ying's hand and looked at it carefully. The little guy couldn't read and even held the invitation upside down. Zhao Ying wanted to laugh when she saw it.
Shangguan Qingyue puffed up her cheeks and nodded, saying seriously, "It's really as mother said!"
Zhao Ying couldn't help but hold the baby in her arms and kiss him. How could her baby be so cute!
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