Chapter 179 Father and Daughter Meet
All the officials were completely silenced. Who made the Prince of Zhenbei achieve such great merits, and why did Emperor Jing'an want to protect him?
Prince Yu finally understood why Emperor Jing'an did not punish Prince Zhenbei.
First, there is no more outstanding military general in the Great Zhou than the King of Zhenbei.
Second, the Great Zhou had suffered natural disasters, its treasury was empty, and it could no longer afford to support war.
Now that Prince Zhenbei has made great achievements, it just gives Emperor Jing'an a reason to keep him.
Emperor Jing'an lightly exposed the crime of Prince Zhenbei for disobeying the emperor's order. Judging from the current situation, it seems that he will continue to use Prince Zhenbei.
The good fortune of the King of Zhenbei has come. If his son is rewarded, he will be the most famous person in the future.
He had assassinated Shen Qingtan, and given the importance that King Zhenbei attached to Shen Qingtan, the two families had become enemies.
Duke Zhao was not surprised at all. After more than 20 years as emperor and subject to him, he understood the character of Emperor Jing'an, who was kind-hearted and valued talents.
In addition, in order to consider the overall situation, Emperor Jing'an will not punish the King of Zhenbei.
Whether it was Liangzhou or the northern border, the enemy dared not invade because of the King of Zhenbei's reputation.
Once the King of Zhenbei dies, I'm afraid the border will be in chaos again.
What's more, Emperor Jing'an is not as suspicious as the previous emperor. He will not succeed in his attempt to get rid of the villains like the King of Zhenbei.
The King of Zhenbei kowtowed and said, "I thank you for your grace. Long live the emperor."
Emperor Jing'an had seen countless rough and sloppy military generals, but he had never seen one as rough and sloppy as the Prince of Zhenbei.
Even though he looked so miserable, it still couldn't conceal his aura.
Emperor Jing'an said with mixed feelings: "My dear Lord Shen, you have been exhausted from the journey. Please return home and rest for a day. Come to the palace to see me tomorrow."
"Your humble servant obeys your order."
Before leaving, the King of Zhenbei swept his tiger eyes over the ministers who had given him advice.
Several ministers felt a chill down their spines, shrank their necks, and lowered their heads even lower.
They thought of the reputation of King Zhenbei and felt a surge of panic in their hearts, fearing that they would be retaliated by him.
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After Emperor Jing'an dismissed the court, he left Duke Zhao behind.
The emperor and his minister met in the imperial study.
"Father-in-law, it's a good thing you reminded me to dispatch the Prince of Zhenbei to pacify the northern border. Otherwise, with what happened today, I'd have lost a great general." Emperor Jing'an sighed with emotion. "From the reports of victory I've received several times before, I've learned that the Prince of Zhenbei's descendants have inherited their father's style and are all brave and skilled in battle. If they guard the border for decades to come, the Great Zhou will be peaceful and prosperous."
Duke Zhao did not dare to take credit for it: "Your Majesty, you are the one who knows how to use people wisely."
Emperor Jing'an put his hands behind his back and paced around the hall. "Father-in-law, in your opinion, how should I deal with the Prince of Zhenbei?"
"Your Majesty, revoke the late emperor's decree and reward the descendants of the King of Zhenbei according to their merits." Duke Zhao bowed and said, "The King of Zhenbei has been loyal and righteous for generations. The stability of Liangzhou depends entirely on them. The court cannot let such loyal and devoted subjects feel disheartened."
Emperor Jing'an had this intention. The previous emperor's order was completely unreasonable. In order to consolidate his imperial power, he bore the infamy that would last through the ages.
Emperor Jing'an's brows darkened, his mind etched in thought. "Both have the surname Shen, but one is loyal to the court and serves the country and the people. The other abuses his power for personal gain, plundering the people's wealth."
As long as the imperial envoy investigates the case in Qingzhou and proves the guilt of Marquis Cheng'en, he can be convicted and executed.
Duke Zhao laughed and said, "We have the same surname but different clans, and our roots are different, so naturally our temperaments are very different."
Emperor Jing'an deeply agreed that even though they grew from the same roots, some were broad-minded and kind to others, while others were narrow-minded and selfish.
He suddenly remembered something: "The daughter of the King of Zhenbei is missing. Has she been found? I wonder if she is married."
After a pause, Emperor Jing'an continued, "If you are unmarried, I can grant you a marriage."
Duke Zhao's heart moved slightly, and he understood the intention of Emperor Jing'an: "Your Majesty, when the Prince of Zhenbei comes to the palace to pay an audience tomorrow, you can ask him in person."
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Prince Zhenbei came out of the palace and looked at the sky where the dark clouds had dispersed. The huge rock that was weighing on his heart was lifted.
He has always been fearless, except for bringing disaster to his wife and children.
He was always confident, but when he entered the palace to meet the emperor, he felt a little uncertain.
Fortunately, Emperor Jing'an was a wise ruler, not as foolish as the previous emperor.
The King of Zhenbei wanted to see Shen Qingtan immediately, but when he thought about how he was unkempt and had been traveling for days without having time to wash himself properly, he realized that he was almost pickled.
His surging mood suddenly calmed down and he went to Gu's house immediately.
Gu Zongci had received the news long ago and was waiting for the King of Zhenbei at the door. When he heard the knock, he opened the door himself. When he suddenly saw the King of Zhenbei, he didn't recognize him for a moment.
When he recognized the King of Zhenbei, he took a few steps back because of his strong body odor.
Gu Zongci had a stern face and once again in his heart affirmed the wisdom of Emperor Jing'an, who actually allowed Prince Zhenbei to enter the palace and did not drive him out.
"Your Majesty, go wash up first and change into clean clothes, then we can discuss Manman's matter in detail."
The King of Zhenbei glanced at Gu Zongci, not missing his brother-in-law's disdain. He strode to the backyard and said in a deep voice, "I'm taking a shower in the bathroom. You're talking about Manman at the door. Don't waste time with your indecision."
Gu Zongci: “…”
He endured it again and again, but still couldn't bear the scene.
Just as the words of refusal were on the tip of his tongue, Gu Zongci saw the King of Zhenbei walking briskly and disappearing in the front yard in the blink of an eye.
After all, it was pitiful that the King of Zhenbei was eager to see his daughter. He took a deep breath and followed him resignedly.
As soon as the King of Zhenbei entered the bathroom, he closed the door and said, "You can talk now."
Gu Zongci stared at the vibrating door panel for a long time before he told the King of Zhenbei about Shen Qingtan's experience in detail.
All I could hear was the sound of a towel rubbing against someone's back in the bathroom, like the ripping of a saw, each sound more creepy than the last.
He had no doubt that if Marquis Cheng'en and his wife stood in front of King Zhenbei at this moment, they would definitely be twisted by him.
"Manman..." King Zhenbei suppressed his anger and asked, "Are you married?"
Gu Zongci was silent for a moment, then whispered, "They're married."
The bathroom fell into silence.
After a long while, the King of Zhenbei asked again, "Which boy is this?"
Gu Zongci said, "The eldest grandson of the eldest branch of the Duke of Zhao's mansion."
The bathroom fell silent again.
Gu Zongci opened his mouth and was about to say a few good words for Zhao Yi.
At this time, the voice of the servant came from outside the door: "Master, Madam Zhao Er is here."
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