As soon as Liu Zhao left the palace, he was teased and made fun of by his brothers.
Even the court officials joined in the fun and made a few teasing remarks.
"Big brother is so lucky!"
"That's right! Big brother didn't have to work hard, thanks to my sister-in-law, both of my nephews have obtained titles."
"No, no, no."
"I'm so envious."
"Honestly, big brother, wouldn't you feel ashamed? A man like you is not as capable as a woman."
"Brother Yu and Brother Heng'er's titles were both earned by my sister-in-law. All I can do is envy them."
"If it were me, I would be so ashamed that I would die!"
"What's there to be ashamed of? Don't you want a real title?"
"Can you accept a title earned with the help of a woman?"
The brothers were like hundreds of ducks, chirping in Liu Zhao's ears, making it so noisy!
He had a cold face.
No matter who it is, he will never give you a good face.
He put on a stern face and said seriously, "Brother, I know you are envious and jealous, and you hate your bad luck for not being able to marry a capable woman like my wife.
But even if you hate me to the point of burning your heart and liver, it's useless because you will never be as lucky as me.
Also, you have to get used to this kind of thing. It might not be long before my wife earns the children another title. Don't make such a fuss in the future. You, the prince, are acting like you're an unworldly commoner. You've completely disgraced your father."
The princes: "..."
I have never seen such a shameless person.
This is really too much, too much!
"Brother, are you a villain who has achieved success? Why are you so happy about the title that my sister-in-law has earned?"
Liu Zhao sneered, "A husband's honor brings glory to his wife. Similarly, a wife's honor brings glory to her husband. Don't you understand such a simple truth?"
“Shameful!”
"Who said it's shameful? Stand up!"
No one stood up.
Liu Zhao's eyes swept across the faces of each of his brothers and mocked them, "If you feel ashamed, then don't go to great lengths to marry a capable woman from a good family.
It would be great to marry a troublemaker, and it would also make you look particularly capable. Not only can you handle the affairs of the government office well, but you can also take care of all the affairs of the inner court.
"You are the princes of the state. You can ride on horses and kill enemies when you go out, and you can embroider and manage the household when you return home. Look at what you are capable of. Do you want me to go to the emperor on your behalf and ask for your help?"
"Brother is such a joker!"
Liu Zhao waited for the Second Prince, Liu Ping, with a serious expression on his face. "Second brother, do you think I'm joking?"
The second prince, Liu Ping, frowned. What was Liu Zhao doing to him? He didn't say anything.
"This is the imperial palace, so you should be careful with your words," he said seriously.
Liu Zhao sneered, "Who was the one who didn't pay attention to what he said in the first place? Your sister-in-law is capable, that's a fact. She earned the title for your nephew, so shouldn't you congratulate me?"
You are all so sarcastic and mocking. What? Do you really think I have no temper and dare not touch you?
Don't forget, I'm the eldest brother. I'm going to teach you a lesson, not just verbally, even if I hit you, who dares to say no? Even if you make a scene before Father, believe it or not, Father will have to punish you again.
The fourth brother, Liu Yi, quickly stepped forward and said, "Brother, calm down! We didn't mean anything!"
"fart!"
Liu Zhao shouted and didn't give his brother Liu Yi any face at all.
Liu Yi looked unhappy, and in his heart he was resentful of Liu Zhao's bad temper. Did he really want to act like the elder brother?
We are not in the palace, we are all princes, why are you acting so high and mighty?
Liu Zhao said sternly, "If I hear anyone speak rudely or disrespectfully to my eldest sister-in-law again, I'll whip him! Those who don't believe in evil can give it a try. Let's see who's more stubborn, your words or my whip."
"Don't worry, big brother. From now on, the brothers must be careful with their words." The third prince Liu Yan is a good man.
"Everyone, go home. Stop gossiping and mind your own business." The second prince Liu Ping called out to his brothers, and they all left the palace together.
Only the fourth prince Liu Yi stood still without moving.
After the other brothers had left, Liu Yi grumbled softly, "Brother, we are brothers from the same mother. I am only happy for my two nephews to have received titles, and I have absolutely no complaints. But you should at least save some face for me in front of others."
Liu Zhao sneered, "You've been gossiping a lot before, haven't you? What's the matter? Are you jealous of your two nephews?"
Liu Yi smiled awkwardly, "Big brother, you are judging others by your own standards. I am actually jealous that you can marry my eldest sister-in-law. As for my two nephews, how petty must I be to envy them. Big brother, you underestimate me too much."
Liu Yi frankly admitted that he was jealous of Liu Zhao marrying Gu Jiu, which made Liu Zhao look at him twice more.
Liu Zhao thought for a moment and said, "Fourth brother's wife is devoted to you. You should be more restrained and don't quarrel with her. She will also be a good wife to you."
Liu Yi bowed, "I'm not as restrained as my elder brother when it comes to women. But I'm a prince after all, so it's normal for me to have a few concubines. She's just jealous."
Liu Zhao was unhappy, "Your sister-in-law is also jealous."
"But my sister-in-law is capable. If Qin'er had half of my sister-in-law's ability, I would listen to her." Liu Yi said seriously.
Liu Zhao chuckled twice and said, "You're dreaming."
Don’t even think about marrying a capable woman like Gu Jiu in your next life.
Liu Zhao had already decided on Gu Jiu's next life, and no one could compete with him for it.
No matter whether it’s a man or a woman in the next life, Gu Jiu will always be his.
Liu Zhao is just so domineering, nothing wrong with it!
The two brothers went to the Weiyang Palace together to pay their respects.
Empress Pei had already received the news and knew that both of her grandchildren had been awarded titles.
Empress Pei was very happy when she saw Liu Zhao.
"Since your father ascended the throne, this is the first time he has bestowed a title upon a younger generation. Remember to have Gu Jiu bring the children to the palace tomorrow to express his gratitude."
Liu Zhao said, "It's freezing cold, and the child is so young. It would be very inconvenient to go to the palace. Besides, my son has already expressed his gratitude on behalf of the three of them today. I don't think it's necessary to go to the palace to express gratitude again."
Empress Pei was furious. "Are you confused? Going to the palace to express gratitude is the rule. You're not supposed to pamper a child like this. How can I not come to the palace to express gratitude when His Majesty bestows a title upon me? Absurd!"
She thought that Liu Zhao doted on his wife and children to the point of having no bottom line, which was really ridiculous.
Liu Yi advised, "Mother, calm down! Big brother is also worried about our nephew. He's so young, and he's afraid something might happen if he goes out in the snow."
"What kind of accident could there be? It's only a few steps from the Prince's Mansion to the Imperial Palace. We go out in a carriage, and enter the palace in a sedan chair. I just don't believe that a child could get sick after just a few steps."
Empress Pei was extremely angry.
Liu Zhao always went against her and never once listened to her.
So, she doesn't like this son.
It's really disgusting!
Liu Zhao said expressionlessly, "Don't be angry, mother, and don't worry about the emperor blaming you. I've already mentioned this to the emperor in Xingqing Palace today. He has already allowed the three of us, mother and son, to not come to the palace to express our gratitude. It won't be too late to return to the palace to express our gratitude at the New Year's Eve banquet."
Empress Pei was so uncomfortable that she couldn't breathe up or down.
She said angrily: "Why didn't you tell me such an important thing earlier?"
Liu Yi agreed, "Yes, big brother should have told us earlier to save our mother from worrying."
Liu Zhao lowered his head and smiled, "Everyone looks anxious and angry, how can they have the patience to listen to me?"
Empress Pei's face darkened. "Are you blaming me?"
"Mother, you misunderstood. My son is blaming me. He can't even speak properly. He is so stupid and ignorant."
Liu Zhao was talking nonsense in a serious manner, and Empress Pei couldn't help but frown.
In her heart, she felt that Liu Zhao was finding various ways to ridicule her. However, her rationality told her that Liu Zhao was not so cruel as to dare ridicule his own mother. This was a great betrayal.
Empress Pei was unsure of Liu Zhao's attitude for a moment.
She could only say with a straight face, "Be careful with your words next time and don't cause misunderstandings. I understand that the child doesn't go out on a snowy day. When the weather clears up, you should go to the palace to pay your respects."
Liu Zhao nodded, "Don't worry, mother. When the weather clears up, Xiaojiu will bring the children to the palace to pay respects."
Empress Pei's expression softened slightly, but she mentioned another matter, "That's great! Go back and have a good talk with Gu Jiu. She's a woman, and she shouldn't be the one to do something as significant as presenting sweet potato seeds."
Such a merit, whether given to you or anyone else, is a hundred times better than a woman like her coming forward. Next time something like this happens, you must act more prudently. What's the point of a woman wanting such a great merit? She can't be an official."
Liu Zhao frowned, obviously disagreeing with Queen Pei's statement.
But he was too lazy to argue with Queen Pei because it was unclear.
If we must clarify this, we must mention Emperor Wende's attitude.
It’s not good to have such a deep topic in the palace!
Moreover, Liu Zhao was not interested in such an in-depth conversation with Empress Pei.
He said, "If your Majesty has nothing else to say, I will take my leave. I still have work to do at the government office."
Empress Pei waved her hand and said, "You can go and do your work. I'll be fine as long as the Fourth Prince is with me."
Liu Yi smiled bitterly, "Mother, I have work to do at the government office. It's the end of the year now, and I have to finish it all before I retire."
Queen Pei frowned, "Are you really that busy?"
"It's true! I dare not lie to my mother."
"Go, go. Go and get busy. When you're done, come back and talk to me."
"As you command, son!"
Liu Yi stood up and followed Liu Zhao out of the Weiyang Palace.
"Big brother, wait for your little brother!"
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