The Fifth Princess said, "She was summoned for questioning and later returned home with your parents."
Xi Pei felt relieved.
The issue of divorce remained hanging in the air, so he asked again, "Did you mention divorce that day?"
The fifth princess shook her head and said, "It seems not."
After the Fifth Princess left, a kite flew out of her purse and whispered faintly in Wang Xipei's ear: "Your Majesty seems to still be on his side. Minister Wang proposed a divorce, but His Majesty did not agree. The Queen called Minister Wang aside and told him that things would be resolved if they were slow to act, and that they should wait until Xipei recovered.
She said that the Fifth Prince was in such a state that even if she brought it up today, there would be no immediate results, so it would be better to wait for two days. She also said not to worry, she would do her best to facilitate the divorce.
Wang Xipei felt relieved after hearing this. After a while, dinner was served. It was all food that was easy to digest. After eating, a storybook was also delivered, but the queen advised not to read it for too long.
Xi Pei felt that such a life was so happy, compared to the hard work in the palace and being scolded from time to time... Now it was really good. Except for the dull pain in her chest, every time she stood up or raised her arm, she would feel a piercing pain as long as the wound was touched, but she felt more relaxed than ever before.
Xuanyuan Hao called Lao Wu alone and said, "Tell me, what do you think?"
The fifth prince was silent for a while before he said, "My son doesn't want to divorce."
Xuanyuan Hao asked, "Then what do you want? Don't you like the eldest daughter of the Ren family?"
Xuanyuan Hao looked at his youngest son. Emotionally, he favored the fifth son the most because his temperament was most like his father's. He was cold-blooded and yet sincere and passionate. He could smile and laugh in front of his father and the ministers, but he could also be serious, sensible, and have his own ideas and rules when doing serious work.
Xuanyuan Hao was familiar with his current awkwardness.
Xuanyuan Hao wanted to help his son, but he also knew in his heart: She is someone else's daughter. How can he help her if she is forced to commit suicide?
Minister Wang was serious this time. What he meant by what he said when he kept me in the hall was probably that my son bullied his daughter and the old man wanted to quit.
Xuanyuan Hao once again came to Zhang Guanghe's house. If Minister Wang really gave up, then the only people who could take over immediately were Wang Suwen and Zhang Guanghe. Letting Wang Suwen take over would be the same old thing in a new bottle, but Zhang Guanghe...
As soon as I came in, although the yard was still the same yard, there was a set of new leisure tables and chairs placed in the small yard.
Is this for yourself?
Zhang Guanghe's wife, who was quick-witted, said, "Your Majesty, this is not something I have newly bought. It is a gift from Princess Lingyi. She also helped me by giving my old set to the rental yard."
Xuanyuan Hao smiled and said, "Did you saw the table legs straight before sending it over?"
Zhang Guanghe's wife asked, "Hey, how did Your Majesty know that?"
Zhang Guanghe said to his wife, "Go down and make a pot of tea."
After the king and his ministers sat down, Xuanyuan Hao asked directly, "If Minister Wang resigns, who can take over?"
Zhang Guanghe immediately distanced himself from the matter: "Wang Suwen. He's the only one who can take over right away."
Xuanyuan Hao asked, "What if Wang Suwen also resigns?"
Zhang Guanghe thought to himself: Is this a plan to help his son suppress the Wang family until they can no longer get up? As long as they are willing to deal with it fairly, or even just agree to a divorce, the Wang family will not give up both father and son.
Did the Fifth Prince's words give Wang Xipei or the Wang family any respect? Shangshu Wang was, after all, the Crown Prince's tutor, the head of the civil service. How could he stand before the court with dignity after his daughter had been humiliated like this?
Zhang Guanghe said, "Each of the six ministries performs its duties. When any matter is undecided, report it to His Majesty for his decision."
Xuanyuan Hao snorted. It would be such a mess and would give me a headache.
Zhang Guanghe said: "I am afraid. If I had the talent, I would be willing to take over. But I cannot do so. Therefore, some government affairs will probably be in chaos for half a year, and then fall into party disputes.
I have my strengths, but I also have my limits. Originally a minor official, I have served in the capital for only a few years. My strengths lie in my keen observation and insight into the affairs of the world. Even a solitary official possesses a pure heart, able to unravel the mysteries of chaos. Amidst the prosperity and bustle, I remain true to my original aspirations.
But if it weren't for Wang Suwen, I wouldn't have been able to resolve the crisis in Yangzhou no matter how long I stayed there. The Wan Luo incident seemed like a coincidence, and few can make the decisive decision to kill in such a fortuitous situation. It may seem like a casual stroke, but it represents the chasm between people.
Wang Suwen is the descendant of three generations of high-ranking officials. His family has been influenced by this, and his vision and mindset are beyond my reach."
Xuanyuan Hao remained silent.
Zhang Guanghe added, "After much thought, I believe I am superior to Wang Suwen in only one respect."
Xuanyuan Hao glanced at him.
Zhang Guanghe said, "Wang Suwen has only seen good women in his life, but I, a commoner, have seen all kinds of women. He will suffer at the hands of women, but I won't."
Xuanyuan Hao smiled slightly, and the two of them started talking about other topics.
After Xuanyuan Hao left, Zhang Guanghe and his wife asked, "Your Majesty, are you planning to protect your son?"
Zhang Guanghe said, "Old Xuanyuan wanted to protect his son, but he ended up doing a lot of wrong things and ruining his reputation for half his life. I hope my lord won't do the same.
However, even if her attitude these days is just hesitant, the Queen already has the upper hand."
Zhang's wife opened her eyes wide. "The Queen took the initiative? Isn't the Queen helping His Majesty?"
Zhang Guanghe said, "A few years ago, the Queen took the Fifth Princess to fulfill a vow, and she fell ill upon returning. Since then, I've seen things differently. The Crown Prince's current strength cannot be underestimated.
If it's the Queen who helps the Wang family get a divorce this time, the Wang family will be disappointed with His Majesty, and the Wang family, the Queen, and the Crown Prince will be tied together. Previously, Minister Wang was the Crown Prince's tutor, and although he also supported the Crown Prince, that was because he was the Crown Prince designated by His Majesty, and his loyalty to the Emperor was even greater. It's hard to say what will happen in the future."
The daughter-in-law asked, "Does it matter who the Wang family supports?"
"My silly wife, of course it's important. Do you feel that life has become much easier among the ladies in the capital recently?
Wang Lingyi saw your predicament and wanted to help. Are you grateful? The first thing she said when she came up was to criticize the Tian family. How brave!
"You said you were protecting your children, but you only care about me. What's the big deal if you talk about yourself?"
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