Chapter 230: Vicious Female Supporting Character vs. Childless Emperor 74
Long Lin knew that Prime Minister Ji had softened his attitude by observing his expression. Prime Minister Ji was the softest-hearted person. Among so many teachers in the Southern Study, only Teacher Ji would not order anyone to drive him away.
Prime Minister Ji accepted the gift with a clear conscience, but he was still very unhappy and spoke in a sarcastic tone.
"I am not worthy of this position! Your Majesty is now the emperor, and the whole world belongs to you. You don't need my teachings anymore."
"Your Majesty is a great ruler with great ambitions. He will definitely not be trapped by the personal feelings of his children. Your Majesty wants to reduce the power of the vassal states and win over more people to stand by your side. The most direct way is to select noble ladies from various families to enter the palace and appease the people."
"Huan'er has been spoiled by me. She has a flamboyant personality and does not have the virtue of a mother to rule the country. I beg Your Majesty to let Huan'er go. I don't want to hear the news of Huan'er's tragic death in the palace in the future."
Prime Minister Ji burst into tears as he spoke. If there was any room for negotiation, he really didn't want his daughter to suffer in the palace.
He would rather his daughter marry a businessman and live a peaceful life than have to fight in the palace.
The fighting in the harem was so brutal, and so many innocent souls died tragically in the palace. He didn't want his daughter to become one of them. Whether it was harming others or being harmed, it was not what he wanted to see.
Long Lin bowed again and said solemnly: "I understand your concerns, teacher. The late emperor had 18 sons, but less than 10 of them survived to adulthood. I have also walked through the gates of hell countless times. Because of this, I will never let my children suffer this kind of hardship!"
"I will not accept new people into the palace. I have never touched any woman in the harem. I am not afraid of being laughed at by the teacher. If I had not met Huan'er, I would be extremely disgusted and afraid of women. I am afraid that I would never have children in this life."
"As long as Huan'er gives birth to a prince, the eldest prince will be the crown prince, and there will only be Huan'er's children in the harem. Naturally, there won't be so many fights, and the children will be able to grow up safely."
Prime Minister Ji was finally satisfied. He pulled Long Lin to sit down affectionately, with a loving face, "Then I am relieved. Your Majesty does not need to leave in a hurry. Please stay for dinner."
Zhuo Wei had just returned from Linlang Garden when she saw Prime Minister Ji having a very pleasant conversation with the Emperor. Prime Minister Ji even wanted to invite the Emperor to dinner!
She was so angry that she simply saluted the emperor and kept glaring at Prime Minister Ji.
This useless thing was persuaded by the emperor in such a short time, and he didn't care about Huan'er's lifelong affairs at all.
Prime Minister Ji coughed awkwardly, stood up and said, "I will go check on Huan'er."
Before Zhuo Wei could get angry, Prime Minister Ji slipped away, and before leaving he gave the emperor a look that wished him well.
He couldn't handle his own wife anyway, and if he stayed here, his wife would only get angrier.
Zhuo Wei did not sit down either, and said stiffly: "I am just a woman, I don't understand the great principles of stabilizing the country. Whether Your Majesty is trying to check and balance the Queen Mother, or to stabilize the court, or has other plans, I don't want to listen."
"I only have one daughter, Huan'er. She grew up pampered and I don't want her to suffer even the slightest bit of grievance. Once she enters the palace, it will be like entering a deep sea. Who knows if there will be a chance to meet again in the future? If Your Majesty insists on taking Huan'er into the palace today, you can kill me first."
Long Lin took out a golden badge and placed it on the table.
"Madam Ji, you are too polite. The Prime Minister's Mansion is not far from the Imperial Palace. Madam can come to the palace to see Huan'er at any time, and Huan'er can leave the palace at any time to be filial to her mother. Even if Huan'er becomes the Queen, she is still your daughter."
Don't miss the benefits you get. Seeing this token is like seeing the emperor, and you can pass through the palace without any hindrance. Zhuo Wei was not polite at all and immediately put the gold medal away.
"This is as it should be. We have raised our daughter for more than ten years. The blood relationship is hard to give up, so it is natural for us to see each other often."
"Your Majesty, please go back for now. The ceremony of crowning the queen will take one or two years to prepare. The daughter of our Prime Minister's Mansion is not in a hurry to get married. When Your Majesty is ready and I am satisfied, Your Majesty can welcome Huan'er into the palace."
Long Lin didn't want to wait that long, so he deliberately lowered his voice and spoke with full emotion.
"I fell in love with Huan'er at first sight. I love Huan'er deeply, not because she is the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, nor because of the situation in the court. I love her as a person!"
"Huan'er loves me just as much, not because I am the emperor, nor because of my status. Huan'er said she wanted to give me a home. I have never had anyone love me since I was a child, and I really can't help but yearn for it."
"I wish to win the heart of one person and stay with him till we grow old together. You left Suzhou with your dowry and came to the capital, wasn't it for such a true love? The same is true for me and Huan'er. I swear on the land of Longguo that I will never let Huan'er down in this life. Please help me, Madam!"
Long Lin bowed deeply, showing his sincerity.
Zhuo Wei was so moved that her eyes welled up with tears. She hurried forward to help the emperor up. She took out a handkerchief to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes. There was a crooked little flower embroidered on the handkerchief. It was embroidered for her by Huan'er.
"Huan'er is not good at sewing, cooking, or fighting in the harem. Your Majesty loves her so much that I am really terrified."
Long Lin smiled and said, "I don't care about these. There are many embroiderers and imperial chefs in the palace. After entering the palace, I will protect Huan'er. Madam, don't worry. I own the world and will never let my beloved woman suffer any grievances."
Zhuo Wei was moved by Long Lin's sincerity and burst into tears. Then she was surrounded by several maids and went back to dress up.
Prime Minister Ji had already ordered people to set the table, and Ji Yunping went to Linlang Garden to invite his sister to dine together.
Ji Yunping felt very heavy-hearted. In his memory, his sister was still a soft little ball of milk, but in the blink of an eye, she had grown up to marriageable age.
He hoped that his sister would always be happy and worry-free, but after a woman gets married, she would not be as comfortable as she is at home.
"Little sister, His Majesty is willing to condescend to ask for your father and mother's blessing for you, which shows that he values you in his heart, but you can't be too presumptuous. After entering the palace, you still have to control your temper."
"But you don't have to put yourself in a difficult position, little sister. As long as the Prime Minister's Mansion doesn't fall, you will always be the Queen. Big Brother will walk more steadily and stand taller. No matter when and where, Big Brother will always protect you."
Ji Yunhuan held onto his brother's clothes like he did when he was little, and followed closely behind him. "Huan'er understands everything, don't worry, brother. Huan'er has grown up and can take care of herself."
The two of them entered the dining room one after the other. There were few people in the family and there was no distinction between male and female seats. Ji Yunhuan was pulled by his mother to sit next to her, far away from Long Lin. Sitting next to Long Lin were Prime Minister Ji and Ji Yunping.
Long Lin was very serious. His eyes occasionally glanced at Ji Yunhuan, but he would stop at the right time and never act recklessly.
Long Lin raised his glass to Prime Minister Ji and said with a smile, "I know you are reluctant to let Huan'er go. I will not take Huan'er away today. I will let Huan'er stay for two more days."
"The palace really needs a queen, so Huan'er can only enter the palace first. As for the ceremony of crowning the queen, I plan to hold it the day before the year-end sacrificial ceremony. After that, the emperor and queen will offer sacrifices to heaven and earth together, which will be considered perfect."
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