The emperor's mood instantly improved, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Eunuch Yuanbao became much gentler.
The crisis was resolved and Eunuch Yuanbao breathed a sigh of relief.
The old Duke took the opportunity to say to the emperor: "Your Majesty, my daughter got a divorce and asked the Zhang family for a compensation of eight million taels of silver.
I took such a large sum of money just to vent my anger. Now the anger is out and the compensation from the Zhang family has been received.
My daughter feels ashamed. She doesn’t want to spend a single cent of the money. It is a disgrace to her. I think it is safest to put it into the national treasury.”
After hearing this, the emperor paused for a moment and said, "Oh? All eight million taels will be put into the national treasury?"
Why not use it on the Chu family army? With such a large sum of money, can't the Chu family army be armed like a copper wall and an iron wall?
"Yes! This is what my daughter wants, and it is also what this old minister wants."
The old Protector of the Country sighed slightly. His daughter's youth was wasted for eight years. What's the use of paying more money? Many malicious people even wanted to pay the money to the treasury as soon as possible so that they could live in peace.
As for the Chu family army's equipment and food supplies, that was the court's business. There was no reason for them to arm themselves privately. If they were reported and exposed, it would be considered as an attempt to commit evil.
Why would they spend money to get into trouble?
"Is there anything I can ask for, my dear?" The emperor suppressed the joy in his heart and looked very happy.
The old Duke shook his head: "Nothing else to ask for."
Chu Xiaoxiao, who was playing with the jade seal on the side, made a "tsk" sound and frowned.
[Grandfather is too honest, how could he not ask for anything? My aunt has brought such a large sum of money to the national treasury, it is not too much to give her a fourth-rank lady, right? ]
emperor:"......"
This child actually understands the rank of a noble lady. She is really smart.
Old Duke: "......"
Forget it, it doesn’t matter whether you give it or not, just send the money first to avoid worrying.
[If the emperor doesn't give it to me, I won't help him anymore. Even if he is my descendant, it's useless. Let this ungrateful ungrateful person clean up his mess himself.]
What? I am your descendant? The emperor was shocked by this sentence. Is this what she meant by the confusing account? I am her descendant?
Then who is she? The ancestor of the Li family? Even so, who is the old man?
The old Duke was also shocked. He didn't understand what his granddaughter meant. How could the emperor be her descendant? If so, then he was the emperor's...
No, no, no, you can't count it that way. It's a mess, everything is a mess.
"Your daughter has contributed such a large sum of money to the national treasury, so I will confer upon her the title of a third-rank lady!"
The old Duke was stunned for a moment, then knelt down to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"
"You're welcome."
The emperor asked eunuch Yuanbao to help the old duke up. Looking at Chu Xiaoxiao beside him, he wondered if the ancestors were satisfied? You wanted a fourth-rank lady, but I raised her rank to a third-rank lady. You must be satisfied, right?
[Since you've been so dedicated, I'll give you a surprise later, but don't be startled! ]
emperor:"......"
It's impossible. I am the king of a country. Nothing can scare me.
The old duke frowned so hard that a fly could be pinched to death. He didn't know what his granddaughter was going to do. It was no joke to scare the emperor to death.
"Your Majesty! The virtuous concubine requests an audience."
[Speak of the devil, come in quickly, there is a surprise. 】
The emperor didn't even think about it, and waved his hand: "Announce!"
Not long after, a gorgeous and noble concubine came in. She had eyebrows like distant mountains, long and curved, and a pair of almond-shaped eyes full of affection.
She has a straight nose, rose-like lips, and a face with clear contours, exuding irresistible charm from every angle.
Her figure is graceful and elegant, her body is light, her hands are as soft as catkins, her fingers are like orchids, and every movement is full of elegance and charm.
The clothes are gorgeous and exquisite, showing her noble temperament.
Her smile is charming, as if it can melt everything. Her every frown and smile is full of charm, making people irresistible.
The sound is like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley, melodious and beautiful, intoxicating.
Her smile is so charming and makes people's heart beat fast.
Chu Xiaoxiao was so stunned that she even dropped the jade seal in her hand onto the table with a "bang", which scared her.
[Ah! So this is Consort Xian. She is indeed the most beautiful lady in Dongsheng whom the prince has taken great pains to find for the emperor. He even asked the princess to teach her many modern songs. She is deeply loved by the emperor. No wonder she can often come and go in the imperial study.]
The moment the jade seal fell on the desk, Concubine Xian's heart trembled, and so did the old Duke who was sitting next to her.
Although he looked calm and composed, he was actually very nervous. His granddaughter had actually smashed the imperial seal. If she had accidentally broken it, the entire family of the Duke of the State would have chopped off her head.
Judging from the emperor's calm expression, the seal should not be damaged.
But what's the matter with the granddaughter's drooling? Her eyes are still glued to Concubine Xian. Is she really amazed by her beauty?
Xiaoxiao! Can you please wipe your saliva? The virtuous concubine is not as good-looking as you.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!"
The virtuous concubine spoke in a gentle voice, and she and the senior palace maid beside her knelt down to pay their respects.
Chu Xiaoxiao finally came out of her daze.
[Eh! I have goosebumps all over the floor. This virtuous concubine looks good, but her voice is too coquettish. It makes people feel sick when she speaks. Bad review.]
emperor:"......"
Too cute? Is that true? She always talks like this.
The old Duke was old and didn't react much, just sat there quietly.
His work has been completed, and he will hand the things over to the emperor in person later. If it weren't for the virtuous concubine, he would have already handed them over.
Seeing that the emperor had not given the order to let Concubine Xian get up, Eunuch Yuanbao felt that she might fall out of favor. Things change, and if she really falls out of favor, he would be the first one to not let her go.
People always say he is a eunuch, intentionally or unintentionally. He really wants to say, "Eunuchs are also human beings. You can't afford to offend them."
Xian Fei knelt on the ground, and did not wait for the emperor to let her stand up, feeling very confused. She raised her head slightly and saw the emperor teasing the little baby in his arms, and she felt a lot of hatred towards Chu Xiaoxiao.
Where did this dead child come from? The fifth child she gave birth to was not even held by the emperor, so why could she?
I was angry and secretly glared at her.
The little girl sat on the high desk, staring at her fiercely, and pointed at the virtuous concubine on the ground and shouted loudly: "Ah!"
[Damn it! The emperor didn't let you get up, why are you glaring at me? You dressed up a man as your maid, brought him by your side day and night, and gave birth to a daughter who became a royal princess. Does Prince Duan know? Does the emperor know? ]
Looking back at the emperor whose face was becoming increasingly grim, the little baby looked sympathetic and sighed at him.
[Alas! How pitiful! You didn't even know you were cuckolded, and you still raised someone's child. You are such a failure as an emperor.]
The emperor's heart roared like a storm. He had never been so shocked. The maidservant beside Concubine Xian was a man? How could he not see it?
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