Shu Qi was helpless. "Master, all the things we sent before have been returned. We still have to send them." Isn't this a slap in the face?
The emperor's eldest grandson glanced at him and said indifferently.
"Go and deliver it."
Shu Qi was helpless and couldn't persuade his master. He could only take the things and leave. He secretly complained in his heart. If you like her, just marry her directly.
If she can't be the main wife, can't she be a concubine? Anyway, their master will be the emperor in the future. Even if she is a concubine, she will be the imperial concubine or the imperial noble concubine in the future.
Which woman can refuse this? Why would she have to rush to please him every day?
I really don't know what His Highness is thinking about every day. I haven't seen him take it so seriously before.
The eldest grandson of the emperor sat at the table in a daze. Not long after, Shujiu came to report.
"Master, your uncle, Lord Zhang Weiwu, has come and asked to see you."
The emperor's eldest grandson was stunned and stood up.
"Go and invite him. Take him directly to my study."
He didn't expect that his uncle who lived thousands of miles away would come. It was probably for his mother. Thinking of his mother, his eyes couldn't help but turn red.
When he saw Zhang Weiwu in the study, he saw that he looked haggard and tired, and much older than last time. The eldest grandson of the emperor was a little surprised.
"Uncle, what happened to you? Why do you look so haggard?"
Thinking of something, he sighed.
"Are you doing this for your mother?" There was a hint of emotion in his eyes.
Zhang Weiwu was embarrassed and coughed lightly.
"Yes, yes, I came to see my little sister and burn some incense for her."
"Your grandfather is old. He can't leave his post without permission. So let me come back to see your mother!"
"Your mother was fine, why did she suddenly..." Before he could finish his words, his voice choked up.
The emperor's eldest grandson was also in a very low mood.
"Uncle, please sit down first."
Then he said to the outside.
"Someone bring some refreshments!"
Zhang Weiwu wiped his tears and shook his head.
"I won't drink the tea! Your Highness, please tell me what's going on."
The emperor's eldest grandson sighed.
"It was an assassin that the Southern Prince left in Bianjing. He assassinated my mother in the palace. Eunuch Rong'an, who was by my mother's side, also went to save her."
Zhang Weiwu's eyes flickered. He felt that something was amiss. But he couldn't tell for a moment. He curled his lips.
"I see. I feel really sorry for my sister."
"Oh, right, I was thinking of asking to see the prince first. But the people in the mansion said that the prince is not in the mansion!"
The emperor's eldest grandson's eyes dimmed.
His father, on the surface, was gentle and refined, but in reality, he was a playboy and a dissolute man.
Every day, he would stay with men and women. These days, he was often not at home.
It was probably because of his mother's funeral during these days. He couldn't do whatever he wanted in the mansion, so he went out to hang out.
A look of contempt flashed in the emperor's eldest grandson's eyes.
"Father went out for something. He is definitely not at home." He changed the subject.
"I will accompany my uncle to burn incense for mother first."
Zhang Weiwu nodded and followed him out.
After burning incense.
Zhang Weiwu directly asked the eldest grandson of the emperor that he wanted to meet the old emperor.
The eldest grandson of the emperor thought it was not a big deal, so he personally took Zhang Weiwu to the palace.
The old emperor knew they were coming and sighed helplessly.
Talking to himself.
"Why is it that my grandson is always so confused!" the old emperor said to himself.
Eunuch Lian knew that this was the old emperor, and he was somewhat dissatisfied with his eldest grandson.
"Go, and tell them that I'm busy with official duties recently. If there's nothing important, go back first!"
Eunuch Lian nodded and went out to pass on the message.
The eldest grandson of the emperor didn't think it was a big deal, but Zhang Weiwu, who was standing by, was extremely anxious.
He quickly stepped forward and handed Eunuch Lian a big purse.
Said with a smile.
"Eunuch Lian, you see, I came all the way back, and besides offering incense to the Crown Princess, I also want to pay my respects to His Majesty. You see, His Majesty is busy today, so can we meet him another day?"
This was a disguised way of testing Eunuch Lian to see if the old emperor was really busy or if he already had some opinions about their Zhang family.
If he is really busy, he will wait. If he has an opinion, then he can only use his trump card.
In fact, he was reluctant to take out the treasure map when it was absolutely necessary. His father had the same opinion.
They are really afraid. There is some curse on it.
Eunuch Lian's eyes flickered slightly. He thought that the emperor did not punish them directly because he did not want to bring a bad influence to the crown prince and the eldest grandson. Now...
Even the father-in-law said with a smile.
"Of course, His Majesty is too busy. After all, it's the Emperor's Birthday and envoys from many countries are coming. Whether it's big or small, His Majesty needs to make decisions..."
Zhang Weiwu instantly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
"Eunuch Lian is right! Then I will go back and wait! I will come to see the emperor when he is free!"
Eunuch Lian smiled and nodded, then returned to the palace.
The emperor's eldest grandson and Zhang Weiwu left the palace together.
"Uncle, the Emperor is really busy lately! Don't take it too seriously! If you can't make it, wait until the Emperor's birthday to see him! It's only ten days away!"
Zhang Weiwu nodded.
"Okay! I'll be waiting!"
After saying goodbye, the two got on their carriages and returned to their respective homes.
The Zhang family also has a mansion in Bianjing City, but the owner is not there all year round. However, there are people who clean it regularly.
When Zhang Weiwu returned to his mansion, he remembered that Zhang Shuqin, the daughter of Zhang Weijiang, was also in Bianjing.
He asked the official.
"Where is the young lady? Does she live in your mansion or in the prince's mansion?" It seemed that I didn't see her in the prince's mansion just now.
The housekeeper looked a little unhappy. Seeing that there were no one around, he spoke in a low voice.
"A few days ago, at the banquet for the selection of the emperor's eldest grandson's concubine, I don't know how the eldest lady offended the emperor. She was beaten with thirty boards in the palace! Then she was expelled from the palace! I guess she will never be able to enter the palace again!"
This "not being able to enter the palace" means not only that she cannot enter the palace as a concubine or queen, but also that she cannot enter the palace to attend banquets during festivals. For example, the upcoming Wanshou Festival.
Zhang Weiwu paused in his steps and his expression instantly turned cold.
"What did you say?"
After all, Zhang Shuqin is the legitimate daughter of the Zhang family. Why was she beaten for no reason?
The butler lowered his head and continued.
"I have found out that the daughter of Duke Xiao was also punished that day! She was also beaten with thirty sticks and expelled from the palace!"
"By the way, Duke Xiao has been demoted to Earl! Concubine Xiao has also been made a noble lady! She has also been confined to her house for three months."
When Zhang Weiwu heard this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Everyone knows that Duke Xiao is close to the Zhang family! The emperor not only punished the girls of the two families, but also Duke Xiao and the imperial concubine. This is not a good sign.
I originally wanted to go see Zhang Shuqin, but now, the survival of the Zhang family is more important.
He turned around and left the house again.
The butler was slightly stunned.
"Master! What are you doing?"
"I'm going to the Prince's Mansion..."
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