Chapter 396: Marrying Princess Xuanle
Minister Zhao and Murong Sheng are good friends, so the investigation of corruption cannot bypass the Ministry of Revenue. After all, the Ministry of Revenue is in charge of the world's money and grain, and there are countless parasites in this Ministry alone.
In order to hinder the progress of his investigation, the Minister of Revenue has been withholding some information. Isn't this intentional?
Today, Murong Huai brought this matter to the surface to see how he could interfere.
When the Minister of Revenue heard this, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat. The Emperor looked directly at the Minister of Revenue upon hearing this:
"Zhao Zhen, I originally came out hunting to relax, and I don't want to dwell on state affairs. However, this case of corruption is no small matter. Since I have entrusted this matter to the two princes, you should treat it equally. You will return to the capital tomorrow and organize the documents carefully. Make two copies. I will check them after I return. The same goes for the various ministries. Cooperate with the Fifth and Seventh Princes in their investigations. There must be no mistakes. I said that we must see results in three months."
Upon hearing this, the Minister of Revenue and several other ministers stepped forward.
"Your Majesty's orders will be obeyed."
Murong Huai is very good at this trick. Isn't it obvious that he is complaining?
"Okay, let's not talk about state affairs tonight. Let's talk about it tomorrow. Let's continue."
Following the emperor's order, the ministers returned to their seats and the singing and dancing continued.
The emperor looked at Su Yun and directly ordered some rewards and praised him a few words. That was it.
Murong Huai still felt it was not enough and directly petitioned his father:
"Your Majesty, after the hunting is over, it will be Mother's birthday. She hasn't been fond of arranging a celebration in previous years, and would just get together with a few other ladies. This year, I thought, since Mother has been frightened and isn't feeling well, we should give her a proper celebration to add some joy. I'd like to invite Boss Su to the palace to arrange a birthday banquet for Mother, and invite all the ladies and daughters to join in the fun. What do you think?"
This year is Concubine Chen's 35th birthday. Among all the concubines in the palace, she has a high position, is favored, and is still relatively young.
Moreover, she didn't know what means she used to make the emperor pay attention to her and pamper her.
Murong Huai is currently being appreciated by the emperor, so these small requests he made are naturally easy to accommodate.
Moreover, Concubine Chen had suffered a poisoning incident and was already extremely aggrieved, so she deserved some comfort.
"Well, your suggestion is good and feasible. Let's ask Boss Su if he is willing. I agree."
Murong Huai immediately looked at Su Yun:
"Boss Su, how about this? Can you please do me a favor?"
Su Yun would be terrified to death if you said this. You are a prince, and you said this in front of the emperor. You are humiliating him. I wonder how much face you think he has.
"Your Highness, the Seventh Prince, you are too kind. It is my humble honor to host a birthday banquet for the Imperial Concubine."
"Okay, so you agree, right? That's it."
Murong Huai smiled heartily, raised a glass of wine to toast him, and then drank it all in one gulp.
At this moment, the image of His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince, who is approachable and has no airs, has been deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Everyone felt a little more friendly towards him and felt that the Seventh Prince was the most down-to-earth among all the princes.
The banquet continued. Su Wan felt that tonight was quite interesting. Watching his fourth brother busying around in front of the emperor, he seemed to be able to handle everything with ease.
She was really happy. She always thought that her fourth brother was a careless person. But in fact, when it came to things he liked and cared about, he was very careful and attentive, so that no one who ate the food could find any fault.
The emperor was drinking when he suddenly noticed Jiang Yu beside Duke Jiang. He was surprised.
"Hiss, Duke Jiang, this is your son, Crown Prince Jiang, right?"
Being suddenly mentioned, Duke Jiang and Jiang Yu immediately put down everything they were doing and faced upwards.
"Your Majesty, it is my son."
The emperor rarely saw Jiang Yu without a mask. He had seen him before and knew that Jiang Yu had a good-looking face. He said he wore it because he didn't like to be the center of attention, so he didn't take it seriously.
He took it off today and appeared in public for the first time, which was quite surprising.
"I'm curious today, why is Prince Jiang not wearing a mask?"
It’s just right, you asked the right question. Jiang Yu was just worrying about how to start the conversation. Since you took the initiative to ask me, I will just go with the flow.
"In reply to your Majesty, I am not wearing a mask because I have an important matter to consult you about today."
Jiang Yu stood up and answered seriously.
Duke Jiang took a look at his posture and felt a little panicked for some reason.
What do you want to do, kid?
"Oh~ What's the matter that you take so seriously? Tell me about it."
The emperor had no idea that he had been tricked.
Only Su Wan knew what he was going to do and say next.
She was also a little panicked and nervous. After all, there were so many people around and she might become the focus in a while.
Even though she is not socially anxious, she still feels anxious.
Jiang Yu walked out from his seat, and Duke Jiang pulled him aside and asked in a low voice:
"What are you going to do?"
"You'll know in a moment." Jiang Yu gave him a meaningful smile.
Duke Jiang really has no way to deal with him. If he still can't guess what he wants to do, then he is not his father.
Duke Jiang closed his eyes helplessly, thinking, forget it, let the storm get even more violent.
From childhood to adulthood, this child has never caused him any trouble, except this time.
Jiang Yu walked to the center and knelt down with the corner of his robe lifted.
The singing and dancing stopped, and the emperor, sitting at the top, looked at him with interest, wanting to know if he had anything to ask him.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant me marriage."
(The Crown Prince is also considered a subject of the Emperor and can call himself a subject.)
The emperor raised his eyebrows when he heard this:
"Oh, it's an arranged marriage. Which daughter do you like?" His tone was quite relaxed.
"Your Majesty, I wish to marry Princess Xuanle of Minister Su's mansion. I beg Your Majesty to grant me this marriage. I hope Your Majesty will grant my approval."
Jiang Yu spoke frankly, and as soon as he said this, the scene fell silent tacitly.
Everyone gasped, and the emperor's smiling face suddenly became serious.
In addition, some people also had their own thoughts. Murong Sheng held the cup in his hand and quietly watched the emperor's expression.
Gu Yue felt the same way and wanted to know how the emperor would deal with it.
Once this marriage is granted, the Su Mansion will belong to Murong Huai's side, which is not a good thing for them.
Prince Jiang had just made a public appearance and was admired by many noble ladies. His proposal to marry Princess Xuanle directly extinguished the flames of many people's anger.
Ordinary noble ladies would complain, but she is Princess Xuanle, and they cannot catch up with her in status, position, and appearance. They can only envy and secretly feel jealous.
The emperor has been silent for a long time, and the queen is also thinking about something.
She has also been keeping an eye on Princess Xuanle. It wouldn't be a good thing for her to marry any prince unless he was her son.
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