Chapter 97: Asking for permission to marry! But who should I choose?
This move was like releasing military power with a cup of wine[50]. If the He family handled the situation properly today, they would be able to leave the Golden Palace safely. However, if they were not careful, I am afraid everyone would have to die here.
You just want hostages? I'll do it!
Sun Sheng is the Crown Princess's brother-in-law. The Crown Princess's influence and spies are spread throughout the Imperial Guards. If his fifth brother He Jiang becomes the deputy general, who knows how he will be treated.
Moreover, the emperor only needs a hostage to hold the He family hostage, so naturally he will not give him any chance of promotion. Even if he has outstanding military achievements, he can only be an ordinary guard in the Imperial Guard for the rest of his life.
He Jiang also wanted to make a difference. He shouldn't be confined to such a huge palace because of the so-called imperial mentality, and end up depressed all his life! Thinking of this, He Zhaojun suddenly remembered what Concubine Yue had said that day.
Don't worry about other things, I'm here.
Could it be that Concubine Yue knew that this move would happen today?
Just as she thought of this, Concubine Yue spoke calmly, "Your Majesty, with He Jiang's talents, isn't it a waste of talent for him to only serve as a guard in the Imperial Guard? Moreover, the Imperial Guard doesn't need him, but the court needs young generals like him."
Emperor Wen grabbed Concubine Yue's hand and said, "My dear, this Imperial Guard is a very important position. Many of the sons of wealthy families are desperate to get in. This is such a great position. Besides, you have never asked about anyone's appointment. Why are you acting so abnormally today?"
He Zhaojun felt uncomfortable when she saw that Emperor Wen had criticized Concubine Yue for speaking up for her.
Concubine Yue twitched twice, but refused to remove her hand from Emperor Wen's. "We've had a nice banquet today, and we've all been drinking. Why don't we discuss the appointment another day?"
Emperor Wen pondered for a moment, then looked down with a smile: "This... Zhaojun, what do you mean?"
Then, all eyes turned to He Zhaojun. He Zhaojun met Yue Fei's gaze and saw some helplessness in her eyes. It was obvious that Yue Fei's resistance was futile.
She then kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that even if I have not made any contributions in this war, I have worked hard. Naturally, I deserve more reward than my fifth brother."
"Your Majesty just now said that you would grant me a wish. Does that still count?"
He Zhaojun asked loudly. Emperor Wen raised an eyebrow. It was rare that He Zhaojun was smart enough to understand what he meant. "Okay, okay, then I would like to hear what reward you have in mind today."
He Yong, who was standing by, tugged at the corner of He Zhaojun's clothes and said, "Son, don't force yourself. I, your father, will take care of everything!"
He Zhaojun remained unmoved and continued to ask Emperor Wen: "Your Majesty, the reward I seek is... a marriage!"
Everyone was in an uproar. After all, no one could have imagined that He Zhaojun would be here, asking the emperor for a marriage. If she liked someone, His Majesty would have to agree, right?
Emperor Wen laughed heartily: "Yes, a girl as good as Zhaojun should naturally be paired with the best man in the world, don't you think?"
He Zhaojun could only nod: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
"Then look at these sons of mine: Zikun, Ziduan, Laowu, Zisheng... Tell me, who do you want to marry?"
A flash of fear crossed the Crown Princess's face. Among these people, only the Crown Prince had been married for many years. If His Majesty had made up his mind, wouldn't that mean He Zhaojun would have to marry him?
By then, where would I find a place to stay in the mansion?
"This... Sister Zhaojun!" She couldn't help but remind him, but she shut up in an instant when she saw the Emperor Wen's intimidating look.
Sun looked at He Zhaojun nervously, wanting to see what choice she would make.
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