Chapter 344 Relationship
Wen Zhiming nodded.
The officials all assumed that Wen Kehao, the young master of the Prince of Anshun's mansion, had died of illness. In addition, Wen Kehao's face and body had changed so much after being poisoned by Gu that it was not surprising that they did not recognize him.
But now that so many officials know he is Blood Wolf, it's a tricky situation.
Wen Zhiming was naturally unwilling to punish him, but if he didn't, these officials certainly wouldn't give up.
"The day after I killed the former emperor and took control of the palace, my third brother bid me farewell. I asked him to stay in the capital for a few more days because I didn't want him to go back and clash with the government troops again. Now that the conflict has been resolved, he has been recognized by officials as a bandit leader. It seems that the only way to protect him is to reveal his identity."
Wen Zhiming closed the memorial in his hand and continued, "I plan to confer upon him the title of Prince and grant him residence in the former Anshun Prince's Mansion. As for his previous actions of harming officials and soldiers, those he killed were all corrupt officials. I can also say that I sent him to Guandu Prefecture to cultivate his power and kill the treacherous ministers under the former emperor who harmed the country and its people. With the title of Prince, these officials will naturally not dare to offend him easily again. His subordinates can also be incorporated into the army and transformed from mountain bandits into warriors who protect the country."
That's definitely a good idea.
Since he was the emperor's brother, he was naturally no ordinary bandit. It was an assignment given by the emperor, so no one dared to raise any objections.
"However, Wen Kehao told you before that he did not want to stay in the capital, but now he is forced by the situation to stay and become a prince. I wonder if he is willing?"
Wen Zhiming said, "My third brother grew up in the Prince of Anshun's mansion and has an extraordinary attachment to this place. He also values family ties very much. He was unwilling to come to the capital before because the poison in his body flared up, and he was worried about implicating me. Now that Doctor Su said that there is a way to control his qi deviation, I think he will be very happy to stay."
After saying that, he looked apologetically at Meng Lingge, "I originally thought that my wife and I would live in the palace from now on, so the Anshun Prince's Mansion would be left vacant. As a prince, my third brother needs a place to live in the capital, and the Anshun Prince's Mansion would be very suitable for him. Just now, my wife mentioned that the suspect in the murder case of Princess Qiongxiao's mansion and Lushu are still staying at the Anshun Prince's Mansion. I wonder if letting my third brother live there would ruin my wife's plans?"
Meng Lingge thought for a moment, "Guan Yi'an and Lushui are staying in guest rooms, which only takes up two rooms. The other rooms are empty anyway, so it's perfect for our third brother to stay here. Firstly, his status is suitable, and secondly, with him living here, I can often go to see Doctor Su to catch up, which will give Guan Yi'an the opportunity to take action."
Although Guan Yi'an is a dangerous person, he's after me, so he probably wouldn't harm Wen Kehao and Su Leyan. Besides, given his current status and physical condition, he's no match for Wen Kehao.
"Just in case, let's inform Doctor Su and Wen Kehao again that this person is quite dangerous and cunning. Tell them to be wary of him. Guan Yi'an will definitely make his move within two months at most. For now, let them stay at the Prince Anshun's residence."
"Alright. I have already sent someone to summon my third brother and Doctor Su to the palace for dinner tonight. It's about time now. After we finish reviewing these memorials, we'll go together."
Meng Lingge and Su Leyan had not seen each other for a long time. She was very happy to hear that Su Leyan had come. She sat next to Wen Zhiming and watched him finish reviewing the last few important memorials. Then, the two of them took advantage of the evening breeze and sunset and went to Yuehua Palace hand in hand.
Yuehua Palace is a small palace closest to the emperor's bedroom. There are no buildings inside, but flowers and plants are planted all around. In the middle is a small lake with lotus flowers and many beautiful little fish.
The former emperor built a pavilion in the middle of the lake that could accommodate dozens of people. In autumn, people would watch fish and admire flowers from the pavilion, enjoying a sense of tranquility and contentment.
Because when the moon is high in the sky, the full moon in the sky and the moon in the water reflect each other, creating a beautiful scene, it is named Moon Palace.
Yuehua Palace has always been a good place for tea banquets or for literary officials to recite poems and sing songs. However, Wen Zhiming felt that this place was most suitable for family banquets. He ordered that this place be the place where the emperor and empress dine every night. Today, only Wen Kehao and Su Leran were added. Since they are all family, there was no need to change the place.
Before long, they arrived at the destination and saw Wen Kehao and Su Leran waiting at the entrance of the pavilion. Both of them were wearing light green long robes with blue embroidery on the sleeves and hem. The man was tall and mighty, while the woman was graceful and natural. At first glance, they gave the impression of a fierce beast and a beautiful woman.
Upon seeing Wen Zhiming and Meng Lingge approach, the two greeted them warmly. Only when they got closer did Meng Lingge notice Wen Kehao's face covered in fine red markings. Although he had tried his best to reduce his menacing aura, it was still impossible to look him directly in the eye.
"Greetings, Your Majesty; greetings, Empress."
Wen Zhiming told the two to rise, "Since Third Brother has already arrived, just take Doctor Su to the pavilion to wait for me and the Empress. There's no need for such formalities among family."
Since the two brothers met at the city gate and Wen Kehao addressed Wen Zhiming as the King of the Northern Frontier, they have met several times in the past few days, but Wen Zhiming has never addressed him as his third brother, clearly indicating that he has agreed to let him hide his identity.
The moment Wen Kehao heard the word "third brother," he immediately understood his elder brother's meaning. Just as he was about to ask, Meng Lingge pulled Su Leyan ahead, leaving Wen Zhiming behind. He patted Wen Zhiming's shoulder helplessly and said, "Third brother, come with me. I'll explain as we walk."
Wen Zhiming informed Wen Kehao of the memorials regarding the campaign against the Blood Wolves and his decision made in the past few days.
Meng Lingge, who was ahead, deliberately walked a little faster. After making sure that the people behind her couldn't hear her, she whispered to Su Leyan with a smile, "I heard from the Emperor that when I last saw you two, you weren't married yet. How come today... is it that good news is on the way?"
Although Wen Kehao and Su Leyan behaved properly today and did not act too intimately, Meng Lingge has always had a sharp eye for matters between men and women. In just one glance, she could tell that Wen Kehao's gaze towards Su Leyan had changed.
Previously, Wen Kehao's gaze towards Su Leyan was complex, but now it only showed a man's infatuation with a woman, while Su Leyan's eyes also held the shy charm of a woman falling in love.
The relationship between these two is definitely different now.
Su Leyan and Meng Lingge were very close friends, and she had a lot to say to Meng Lingge, but before she could even open her mouth, Meng Lingge saw right through her.
She has always been free-spirited and daring, and she was not ashamed or annoyed at this moment. Meeting Meng Lingge's teasing gaze, she nodded emphatically.
“This guy is as stubborn as an ox. I originally thought it would take at least three to five years for him to marry me, but two days ago, when the poison in his body flared up, I was a second too late when I locked him up, and he dragged me in… I was afraid he would be angry and regretful when he woke up, so I was prepared to tell him that I didn’t need him to take responsibility. But when he woke up and saw me, he only felt heartache and pity, saying that he would treat me well for the rest of his life and would give me a proper status…”
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