Chapter 141: Continue to Praise
When the emperor heard this, his face changed suddenly. He stood up suddenly and looked at the queen with complicated eyes, as if he couldn't believe his ears.
"You...you actually want me to depose you?" The emperor's voice was filled with disbelief and a hint of anger. "Do you know what you are saying?"
The queen knelt even lower, tears silently streaming down her face.
"This decision is the result of careful consideration. Imperial Concubine Yao comes from a distinguished family, is exceptionally talented, and is favored by the Emperor. It would be more appropriate for her to preside over the harem. As for me, I can't even take good care of the Crown Prince, so how can I be worthy of being the Empress?"
"The Crown Prince is weak. I only ask Your Majesty not to let anyone irritate him, so that he can live a few more days and give me hope."
The emperor was silent for a moment, his eyes lingering between the empress and the phoenix seal, as if weighing something. Finally, he sighed deeply.
"Do you know what happened in the previous dynasty?"
The queen spoke with a look of disappointment.
"The whole palace is full of rumors,
It is said that Prince Rong will soon become the crown prince. How could I not know this? Your Majesty, I know that I am powerless to change the situation. I only hope that Your Majesty can consider the relationship between husband and wife and give our child some face.
The emperor's expression became even more complicated. He slowly walked to the queen and helped her up with his own hands.
The queen's tears slid down her cheeks and dripped onto the back of the emperor's hand. Emperor Xuanyuan felt complicated.
"Queen, why do you have to do this? The Crown Prince is my eldest son. How could I sit idly by and do nothing?"
There was a hint of helplessness in the emperor's voice.
"Although Prince Rong is capable, his temperament is too strong, and I have some concerns. As for the matter of deposing the queen, let's not talk about it again. You are the master of the six palaces. I have seen all your efforts for me, the crown prince, and the harem over the years."
Upon hearing this, the queen looked at the emperor with tears in her eyes.
"But I don't want the emperor to be embarrassed by the ministers. As the emperor's first wife, I don't ask to become a virtuous empress to assist the emperor, but I only ask not to cause trouble and worry to the emperor."
There was a rare hint of tenderness on Emperor Xuanyuan's face, and he reached out to wipe the tears from her face.
"They are just some stubborn and pedantic ministers. I am the Son of Heaven, and it is not their turn to teach me how to do things."
"Hasn't the imperial physician already moved into the Crown Prince's residence to take care of the Crown Prince's health? You don't have to worry too much."
The queen then nodded. This time she did not kneel down to express her gratitude, but leaned in Emperor Xuanyuan's arms.
"You Ran (the queen's name is Chen Youran) thanks the emperor."
Emperor Xuanyuan reached out and hugged her.
"I have been busy with state affairs these days, and I haven't visited you for some time. Come on, I will accompany you back to Fengyi Palace. I will review these memorials later."
After hearing this, the queen wiped the tears from her face with a happy look on her face.
"It's been a long time since You Ran had a meal alone with the Emperor."
Cloud guest ferry.
At this time, the table in the private room was filled with Yunke Du's signature dishes.
The Censor's wife, Mrs. Zhou, several other ladies, as well as Xiao Fuguang and Xiao Fusu sat together.
Xiao Fuguang looked at everyone.
"The food at Yunke Ferry has always been good. I hope you ladies will like it."
Mrs. Zhou responded with a smile.
"The princess thinks that good food must taste good. It is our honor to be able to gather here."
The censor's wife also spoke with a smile.
"I've been to Yunke Ferry once before, and the food is indeed excellent. Their Dongpo pork is especially delicious."
Xiao Fuguang smiled and greeted him.
"Then let's eat and talk."
"I think you have all heard about the marriage between the Fifth Prince and my younger sister."
A lady continued the conversation with a smile while picking up some food.
"Of course we have heard the good news that the Emperor has granted us the marriage. Now the Xiao family has a princess and a prince's consort, and they are very prosperous."
The other lady also spoke with a smile.
"The Third Miss and the Fifth Prince are a match made in heaven, talented and beautiful. When the wedding date is set, Princess, please send us all an invitation so that we can have a drink at the wedding."
After hearing this, Xiao Fuguang smiled and spoke.
"This princess is not only sending invitations to you, but also needs your help. You all know the situation of the Xiao family. Fushu's wedding and dowry will be handled by this princess. However, this princess is also young, and there are many things that the ladies here don't know as well as you. I am afraid that there will be any negligence in the dowry, which will make my sister feel wronged. So, I hope you can help me with the dowry of this sister."
Upon hearing this, the ladies all looked delighted and expressed their great pleasure.
The Censor's wife spoke first.
"You are so polite, Princess. It is an honor for us to contribute to the dowry of the Fifth Prince's wife. Although my Imperial Censorate is not as prestigious as the Prince's Palace, I do have some experience in preparing dowries. I will keep an eye out for some suitable items for the dowry and help Princess save any suitable ones."
Mrs. Zhou also agreed.
"Yes, Princess, our families are good friends. Now that the Xiao family is celebrating, we should do our best to help. Miss Fushu's dowry must be lavish and splendid, so that no one can look down on it."
Several other ladies also expressed their willingness to offer suggestions for Xiao Fushu's dowry. For a moment, the atmosphere in the box was warm and lively.
Seeing this, Xiao Fuguang was secretly grateful in her heart. She raised her glass and thanked everyone.
"Then I would like to thank all the ladies first. With your help, Fushu's marriage will be more successful. Please help me keep an eye out for good things. I have saved a lot of money so that my sister can marry in style."
The censor's wife raised her glass and joked with a smile.
"They say the princess dotes on her only sister. Today I've witnessed it for myself."
Another lady followed suit.
"Of course not. Our princess dotes on her younger sister. This is well-known throughout the imperial city. The noble ladies in this imperial city all envy the third young lady for having such a good sister."
Everyone raised their glasses in response, and in the box, there was constant laughter and chatter.
Xiao Fuguang drank a glass of wine and spoke with a smile.
"That's probably something they envy. Even my sister's dowry had to be chosen by several virtuous ladies."
Then he spoke to Xiao Fushu.
"Fushu, why don't you toast to all the ladies?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fushu's cheeks turned slightly red. He stood up, picked up the wine glass, and bowed to each lady present in a clear and pleasant voice.
"Fushu thanks all the ladies for their kindness and help. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will definitely repay you generously."
Mrs. Zhou spoke with a smile.
"Miss Third, you are too polite. It is our great honor to be able to participate in such a happy event. We only hope that you and the Fifth Prince will have a happy marriage and a son soon."
The censor's wife also smiled and nodded, her eyes full of love.
"Yes, the Third Miss is beautiful, well-educated and well-mannered. She and the Fifth Prince are truly a match made in heaven. We are all waiting to drink in your wedding wine."
The atmosphere in the box was even more harmonious. The ladies talked about the details of the wedding preparations, from the embroidery of the wedding dress to the jewelry, and then to the land and shops as dowry, all of which reflected their importance and blessings for Xiao Fushu's marriage.
Liu Yue wrote down all the suggestions made by his wife.
After eating and drinking their fill, Liu Yue led people to clear away the cutlery on the table and replaced it with the best tea.
Today, Fushu has become familiar with all these ladies. In the future, as long as the Fifth Prince treats her well, she will have her own circle of ladies, and the husband's families or even the wife's families behind these ladies may become supporters of the Fifth Prince. Xiao Fuguang's face is full of smiles.
"Thank you all so much for providing me with so many valuable suggestions today. However, I still need your help with one thing."
The calming talismans and amulets that the Regent Princess had given before were very useful. Those who came here had all received favors, and they all spoke with a smile at this time.
"Princess, please let me know if you have any questions. We are happy to serve you."
Xiao Fuguang spoke slowly.
"The husbands of the ladies are all very important figures in the court. I believe that you ladies have heard about the ministers asking the emperor to make Prince Rong the crown prince in the past few days. I would like you to tell your husbands when you return home. I also ask you to ask the emperor to make Prince Rong the crown prince in the court."
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