“Father, I also believe that we should invite Lord Yang back. There are many vacancies in the court now, and the talent pool is not as good as before. Lord Yang is still young and talented. He has been in a high position for many years. It would be wrong to let him drift in the countryside. I beg you, Father, to allow me to invite Lord Yang back,” Zhao Bi said.
Emperor Mingde was unsure, but he was 80% certain that Yang Zhong had also betrayed him. However, Yan Shiren was the only one in the court who shared his sentiments, and he desperately needed talented people.
After pondering for a moment, he looked at Yan Shiren and asked, "What does Minister Yan think?"
Yan Shiren stepped forward, holding his jade tablet. All the officials in the court glanced at him, waiting for him to voice his opposition so they could launch a collective attack against him.
However, after Yan Shiren stepped forward, he said, "I second the proposal of the Fourth Prince."
He actually agreed! Everyone was shocked, but they quickly realized that the New Party now only had a handful of members in Beijing, no match for them. It was only natural that Yan Shiren was a wise man who knew when to yield.
Emperor Mingde closed his eyes, feeling extremely tired. He waved his hand and said, "Granted."
"Thank you, Father Emperor." Zhao Bi bowed and expressed his gratitude.
With the goal achieved, there was nothing more to say. After the court session, Emperor Mingde was summoned to Weiyang Palace as usual. In fact, he did not want to go, but he was surprised to find that even Liang Yunsi did not listen to him and insisted on sending him to Weiyang Palace for his own good.
As soon as he was carried into Weiyang Palace, he heard laughter. It was Yang Zhong's wife and Yi De speaking. Yang Qianshi said with a smile, "Your Majesty, you are so lucky. The Fourth Prince is smart and filial. In my opinion, the Fourth Prince is the most capable of all the princes. Lord Yan will definitely agree to this marriage."
"The Yan family is a prominent family that has ruled for several dynasties. Their status in Jiangnan is beyond the imagination of us women. Bi'er is only born out of wedlock. I wonder if the Yan family will look down on Bi'er's background." These were the words of Yi De. Her words were full of worry, and she expressed a mother's love for her child in a very genuine way.
Yang Qianshi chuckled upon hearing this, "Your Majesty is overthinking it. Although the Fourth Prince is born out of wedlock, he is still a son of the dragon. How could the Yan family look down on him? If anyone is looking down on him, it is our Fourth Prince who looks down on that willful and capricious girl from the Yan family."
"Is the Yan family girl really so unruly?" Yi De asked worriedly.
"Your Majesty need not worry. Which girl who is pampered and raised is not spoiled? She can be taught a lesson after she marries into the family." Madam Yang Qian said with a smile. "Besides, the Yan family girl is too willful. No one from the major clans has come to propose marriage to her. However, she is extremely beautiful and has high standards. In my opinion, only the Fourth Prince is worthy of Miss Yan."
"Very well, the Yan family is a scholarly family. How bad can a daughter raised in a scholarly family be? The rumors outside are just rumors." Yi De seemed unconcerned, but Yang Qian Shi knew that she was after the Yan family's status.
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