Chapter 266 Reservation of Cousin-in-Law
When Emperor Jingming learned that the Empress was going to hold a spring banquet, he immediately spilled the tea beside him.
The Spring Banquet is also known as the Matchmaking Event, which is specifically for the unmarried children of court officials to choose their spouses. It is usually held on the third day of the third month of the year. Why would she hold a Spring Banquet in late February? How could Emperor Jingming not know what she meant!
"Liu Debao, did you not convey my message to Granny Cui?"
Only then did Eunuch Liu realize he was being wronged. He didn't understand what the couple meant. Why couldn't they just help him up and say it to his face instead of making him and Granny Cui act as messengers?
If the meaning is conveyed clearly, that's fine; but if the other party doesn't understand, then...
"Your Majesty, this old servant is innocent! This...this...Her Majesty the Empress loves the princesses the most, and it is understandable that she is reluctant to part with Princess Jingning."
Emperor Jingming breathed a sigh of relief, thinking of his eldest daughter with great satisfaction. However, as a princess, she enjoyed the support of the people, so it was only natural for her to step forward when the country needed her.
"A princess has her own mission. The Great Zhou royal family should sacrifice everything for the people. The Empress should understand me. A spy reports that the Turkic envoy has arrived ahead of schedule. At this critical moment, we cannot afford any more mistakes!"
Eunuch Liu tried to smooth things over: "Her Majesty the Empress will prioritize the greater good, but you know Consort Shu's personality. Perhaps Her Majesty had no choice but to do this to appease Consort Shu."
Emperor Jingming: "I hope so."
Despite saying that, he still went to Fengwu Palace out of concern.
When he arrived, Princess Jingning had already left, leaving only Qiuqiu and the other two sitting in a row on the threshold. As the bright yellow hem of his robes came into view, they all looked up at Emperor Jingming in unison. A hint of anger flickered in each of their eyes.
Emperor Jingming, who had been brainwashing himself with the idea of being righteous and principled, actually felt a little guilty and didn't even dare to look at them for long before quickly going inside.
Chirp: "Hmph, you're weak."
Lu Diandian: "This is exactly how my dad looks when he sneaks a drink!"
Fu Ning: They are all very experienced.
Emperor Jingming didn't have anyone announce his arrival, and stepped into the palace like an ordinary husband returning home. "What is the Empress looking at?"
The Empress held up the album of paintings to Emperor Jingming: "Your Majesty, please take a look. This is the third son of the Vice Minister of War. He is a rare and handsome man with both talent and looks. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Emperor Jingming frowned and pushed the scroll aside with one hand: "I don't think it's very good."
The Empress was not angry, and instead unfurled another scroll: "What about this one?"
“Gao Wenyan?” Emperor Jingming glanced at him and shook his head. “No.”
"Why?" the Empress asked, puzzled. "This won't do, that won't do, do you really want to marry Jingning off to that harsh and cold land of the Turks?"
"Do you really intend to make your daughter a victim of your power?!"
The two had come a long way together from humble beginnings, and Emperor Jingming wouldn't blame the Empress for a few words of criticism. But he felt that the Empress was the person who understood him best in the world.
"Empress, Jingning has grown up by your side since childhood, and I understand your feelings. I will allow you to hold the Spring Festival Banquet. However, I have two things to tell you today. First, Gao Wenyan is not suitable. He is the son-in-law favored by the Yun family and a minister whom I also have high hopes for. He will surely have a bright future. Second, some things are destined to remain unchanged!"
The Empress was unaware that Gao Wenyan was the son-in-law chosen by the Yun family. The Yun family had two daughters in this generation: the eldest daughter, Yun Shuyue, was impulsive and spent her days practicing martial arts, while the third daughter was eleven years old.
Yun Shuyue, who prefers military uniforms to red dresses, and Gao Wenyan, who speaks fluent poetry and prose?
The Empress glanced at Emperor Jingming: "You two really know how to play matchmaker."
Emperor Jingming was about to say something when he felt a sharp pain in his groin, as if he had been struck by something heavy. "Hiss, an assassin!"
The Queen rolled her eyes at him. "What assassin? How can you say that, Qiuqiu?"
"Chirp?"
Emperor Jingming lowered his gaze and met Qiuqiu's angry little eyes. "When did you come in?"
This was no big deal for Qiuqiu, who was experienced in eavesdropping. She automatically switched to eavesdropping mode and sneaked in as soon as she heard Gao Wenyan's name!
Those two are really something else. One insists on marrying his daughter to a bad guy, and the other has his eye on my future cousin-in-law.
【It's exhausting to be on the road to rescuing girls every day!】
He rolled up his sleeves and got to work.
The Empress stared at the little dumpling, bent down and picked her up, and considerately pulled down her sleeve.
"It's still cold now, Chiu Chiu can't catch a cold."
Chiu Chiu's little face fell, looking like a bitter gourd: [The whole thing is a disaster!]
But I really want to protect the girls, but I have to do it one by one.
"go home!"
She wanted to go home and first arrange a marriage with her future cousin-in-law.
After saying that, Qiuqiu rushed towards the side hall, then ran out again with her meager belongings, calling out, "Jiajia, hurry!"
The Empress found it amusing. "Alright, it's too late now. How about I take you back tomorrow?"
During the New Year's Eve banquet, Jingning unexpectedly fell in love with Gao Wenyan at first sight. She had spent a long time talking to him just now, and it was only with great difficulty that she mustered up the courage to try for him. As her mother, she should grant her wish this time.
But no one expected that Gao Wenyan would be the son-in-law chosen by General Yun. This is going to be difficult.
Let's see if she can fall in love with someone at first sight on the day of the Spring Banquet. It's all about looks, isn't it?
Chuchu was carried away by the nanny to continue playing with Fu Ning and Lu Diandian. However, she had no interest in playing with the other children anymore.
Lu Diandian squatted down in front of Qiuqiu and poked her cheek, "Did His Majesty bully you?"
If Lu Wenzheng were here and heard his daughter say such outrageous things, he would probably want to die. His daughter is just naturally bold, it's so worrying!
Chiu Chiu didn't know whether to nod or not. She felt a sense of frustration, even though she wasn't being bullied.
"Go play."
Drinking nienie can no longer relieve her worries; she wants to go out and find someone else to make her unhappy.
Feeling down, I'll go to the Imperial Garden to watch the Third Prince make a fool of himself.
Chiu-Chiu carried the lead and walked ahead, the two little children immediately following. Granny Cui, still worried, exchanged a glance with Eunuch Liu and then followed.
Why did she have a premonition that something was about to happen?
After the children left, Emperor Jingming felt completely relaxed, and his tone when speaking to the Empress became more relaxed. The two talked about the arrival of the Turkic envoys in Zhou.
Since the person who came was the Empress Queyu, the wife of the Turkic Khan, the Empress had to receive her. There were many details involved, and it was crucial that the Turks not seize any opportunity to cause trouble at this critical juncture.
After the Emperor and Empress spoke for a while, Eunuch Liu rushed in, saying, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, Miss Dian Dian from Lord Lu's household has been pecked by a goose."
"What?!"
"You don't know yet. Miss Qiuqiu went up to chase away the geese, and now she's being chased by them and running towards Fengwu Palace."
Emperor and Empress: "???"
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