Chapter 226 Prince Shen
Lu Su had heard a lot about this woman's deeds in the past.
The daughter of the Marquis of Yiyang, the grandson of the Medicine King Ning Zhonghuai, inherited the medical skills from her grandfather. At the tender age of 18, she was well-known in the capital and was the object of pursuit by the sons of the powerful and wealthy in the capital.
Because of her family background, she often went in and out of the palace. Although she was still young, every time she came, the beauties were ashamed and the women were eclipsed.
The late emperor and the empress dowager both admired her very much. Empress Dowager Jiang even personally gave her a jade ruyi, the meaning of which was self-evident.
At that time, although Lu Su was a prince, he became the most embarrassing person in the palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty because of his biological mother and brothers.
All the bright and beautiful scenes with elegant clothes and jingling jewelry had nothing to do with him. He could only hide in a dark and deserted corner and watch quietly.
When this woman was sixteen, she was selected into the Eastern Palace and became Lu Haozhi's concubine.
It is reasonable and expected.
Ever since Lu Su could remember, Lu Haozhi, the crown prince, was the pride of heaven, surrounded by the stars. The best things and the best people in the world should be presented to him, and only after he had picked out the rest would it be the turn of his brothers.
Later, he got married and was crowned king and established his own court. His wife was Tang, the granddaughter of Prince Tai'an mentioned by the previous emperor.
The Tai'an Mansion had long since fallen into decline, and Tang was merely an average-looking woman. She was incomparable to Meng Yan, the daughter of the Yiyang Mansion, who was as beautiful as a peach and plum and whose family was at its peak.
For a prince, this marriage was not really a happy one, and it was even a bit inappropriate. However, Lu Su had no choice.
As both were descendants of the royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the heirs of the previous emperor, Lu Haozhi was able to marry a woman like Meng Yan. Even though she was only a concubine, the ceremony was still magnificent. However, Lu Su could only bow his head and obey orders to marry Tang. Even the wedding celebrations were as mediocre as the bride.
After the marriage, even though the new wife was not to his liking and the concubines in the palace were all jealous of Yang's favor in the past, they all laughed at him, but he had to pretend to be happy with it.
Whether in the palace or in his own residence, he tried his best to get along well with Tang and show his deep affection for her, just to show his submission and allegiance in front of the late emperor.
As time went by and he performed more and more plays, even Isu himself was a little confused and wondered whether he had really developed some feelings for Tang.
However, over the years, he would still keep an eye on the news about that woman from time to time.
After Meng Yan entered the Eastern Palace as a concubine, she quickly became like the other common ladies in the palace, deeply infatuated with Lu Haozhi. Every day, she either painted her eyebrows and hair, applied makeup, and dressed seductively to please him, or she competed with other concubines for his favor, using all means to keep Lu Haozhi in her room. Everyone said that only a virtuous and kind lady like the Crown Princess could tolerate such a jealous and unruly concubine.
Afterwards, the previous emperor passed away, and Lu Haozhi ascended the throne and conferred titles on the six palaces.
Due to her family background and favor, Meng Yan should have been the Imperial Noble Consort. However, due to her foolish and inconsistent behavior, she was not worthy of the position and was only given the title of Noble Consort.
Even so, this woman was still infatuated with Lu Haozhi and continued to hang around him every day. All kinds of rumors spread among the powerful people in the capital. Everyone talked about how she was arrogant and delirious because of her favor. There were even censors in the court who accused her of being unvirtuous and seducing the emperor, but she turned a deaf ear and continued to do her own thing.
Even if she is a famous lady in the capital, so what...
She is just another vulgar woman who is fascinated by power and status.
When Lu Su thought about this at that time, he actually felt a little relieved in his heart.
All Lu Haozhi could get was a woman like this. His first wife, Wang, had even died early.
Even if he is the emperor, it doesn't matter.
However, last year, Meng Yan seemed like a different person. She quelled the epidemic, won over the people's hearts, and even helped Lu Haozhi wipe out the old ministers headed by the Liang family!
After wiping out the Liang Group, Lu Haozhi had completed the consolidation of imperial power, and there was no longer any resistance to implementing his decrees in the court.
Meng Yan was the queen at this time, in charge of the inner court affairs, and with her brother's full support in the army, the Meng family supported half of Lu Haozhi's empire.
This woman is like a piece of fine jade covered with dust. Once the dust is wiped off, it suddenly shines with its original brilliance, attracting everyone's attention.
Such a helpful wife is destined to be the emperor's perfect match.
Lu Haozhi, how did you get a woman like this as your partner?
Meng Yan was shocked and angry after hearing his words.
Lu Su's words have touched upon the boundaries between men and women, and are extremely rude and presumptuous!
In her memory, Prince Shen has always been cautious and reserved. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he lives a life of humility. Why is he so arrogant now?
Could it be that after she passed away in her previous life, something happened to this guy, or that something unexpected happened in this life?
Thinking too much was pointless. Meng Yan suppressed her doubts and said coldly, "Prince Shen, it's broad daylight, not even late at night. Where did you get drunk and come to speak such nonsense in front of me?! I will forgive you for your momentary slip of the tongue. If you do it again, don't blame me for submitting a memorial to the Emperor."
After saying these words, Meng Yan didn't even look at him again and ordered him to set off.
After walking out of the distance, Yunxiang couldn't help but look back and whispered, "Your Majesty, Prince Shen hasn't moved and is still looking this way. Should we mention today's incident to the Emperor? There are so many people on the road, and there are so many gossips in the palace. There might be some ungrateful people who will spread rumors. It's better to be prepared in advance."
Meng Yan frowned slightly, pinched the mutton-fat jade beads on her wrist, and said calmly, "The Emperor has been preoccupied with government affairs lately, so let's not bother with such trivial matters for now. After all, it was just a few words. If anyone in the palace dares to make a fuss about today's incident, I will hand it over to Noble Lady Bai for punishment."
Yunxiang responded and said no more.
Lu Su looked at the empress's procession gradually moving away, with the flag embroidered with nine phoenixes facing the rising sun fluttering in the wind. He lowered his eyes, suppressing the cold greed that flowed out of him.
Lu Haozhi, everything you have will eventually belong to me.
Whether it is the throne or something else.
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