Chapter 305 Family Affairs and National Affairs
A power grab?
The ministers didn't dare, since everyone now knew that Emperor Xiao Wu had the Weiyuan Army behind him.
Even if they seize power, they won't be able to sit still.
"Mother, it's not about political affairs."
Prime Minister Xu is quite capable in his political affairs and rarely clashes with His Majesty.
Even if there were occasional disagreements on political views, my maternal grandfather would mediate.
"The problem now isn't politics," Shen Qingyue said softly.
Shangguan Jin understood; the one who had clashed with Emperor Xiao Wu must be the faction led by Prime Minister Xu.
"What are you choking on?"
"The title of Empress Xiaohui? Or is it that Empress Xiaohui shouldn't be buried with the late emperor?" Shangguan Jin asked.
It wasn't that Shangguan Jin was overthinking these things.
It was precisely this tactic that Prime Minister Xu used to control Empress Dowager Zheng, forcing her to agree to make Xu's daughter Empress and Zheng's daughter Imperial Concubine.
When Emperor Xiao Jing ascended the throne, Empress Dowager Zheng wanted to make a woman from the Zheng family empress.
Prime Minister Xu wanted to make his daughter empress, but the two sides were deadlocked and neither would give way.
Finally, Prime Minister Xu offered to back down, but if that were the case, Emperor Xiao Jing's birth mother would be posthumously honored as Empress and buried in the imperial mausoleum together with him.
This suggestion is reasonable and well-founded; as long as Emperor Xiao Jing is the emperor, there is no fault in terms of etiquette and law.
But for Empress Dowager Zheng, this was a heart-wrenching blow.
In her eyes, the late emperor could only have her as his empress, not even a dead one...
Therefore, to save face, Empress Dowager Zheng backed down and made a woman from the Zheng family a Noble Consort...
However, if Prime Minister Xu dares to pull such a stunt this time, Shangguan Jin will have to ask the old master Shangguan to come out of retirement.
In court discussions of etiquette, the Shangguan family fears no one...
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue quickly shook her head.
She first helped Shangguan Jin sit down, and then personally poured her a cup of tea.
"Prime Minister Xu isn't that clueless. Not all civil officials are completely subservient to him these days."
"He wouldn't ask such a stupid question," Shen Qingyue said.
"What did he say? Although His Majesty is young, he is never willful when it comes to important matters," Shangguan Jin asked with a smile.
Shen Qingyue sighed and walked over to sit down next to Shangguan Jin.
Her mother had been gone for a month and a half, and she really missed her.
Smelling Shangguan Jin's unique fragrance, Shen Qingyue felt at ease and no longer felt tense every day.
"Prime Minister Xu submitted a memorial requesting His Majesty to establish an Empress as soon as possible."
Although Your Majesty is in mourning for three years, determining the Empress's position is a major matter of national importance for the Great Yu Dynasty.
Then His Majesty said that she was only fifteen, too young, and that it would be improper for him to be made empress at this time, both in terms of propriety and sentiment. "Shen Qingyue said.
Shangguan Jin understood; Prime Minister Xu still wanted to follow the old path!
While we can still exchange a few words, let's put the Xu family's daughter into the harem.
If she gives birth to a prince later, she might be able to compete for the throne again.
"Oh? Prime Minister Xu will definitely object!" Shangguan Jin continued to ask.
"Yes, Prime Minister Xu said that the emperor is yang and the empress is yin. Only when yin and yang are in harmony can it be orthodox."
The harmony between the emperor and empress was a sign of the prosperity of the Great Yu.
"Moreover, no matter is too small for the imperial family. It is only right for these old ministers to inquire about it for the sake of the Great Yu's state," Shen Qingyue continued.
Shangguan Jin smiled.
This old fox has elevated the issue to a higher level; he's trying to fool His Majesty into thinking he's too young to refute him!
But Emperor Xiao Wu was not Emperor Xiao Jing.
It is precisely because they are young that they do not have many concerns.
"His Majesty must have retorted, right?" Shangguan Jin asked.
Shen Qingyue smiled, pursing her lips.
"Yes, they fought back, and not only did they fight back, they fought back beautifully, leaving everyone speechless."
His Majesty said that the Prime Minister's words made sense.
However, since the Great Yu Dynasty governs the country based on filial piety, he should abide by it even more.
Therefore, he not only had to observe three years of mourning for the late emperor, but also three years of mourning for Empress Xu.
After all, he had received a lot of care from Empress Xu when he was in the palace, so it was only right for him to observe mourning for his stepmother.
This postponement pushed back the date of establishing an empress to six years later.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jin was also amused.
I never would have guessed that the Seventh Prince used to be so sleazy.
Six years later? By then, Emperor Xiao Wu would be twenty-one, the prime of his life.
And Xu Roujia, who is the most suitable person in the Xu family, should be twenty-two years old!
Would the Xu family dare to wait? Would they dare to gamble?
Emperor Xiao Wu did not say that he would definitely make the Xu family's daughter his empress.
Emperor Xiao Wu's words, however, gave other important officials in the court pause for thought.
Six years... By now, the youngest daughter or granddaughter in the family should have grown up.
Six years is enough time for them to raise a girl who is suitable to be an empress.
Which official in the court wouldn't want an empress to emerge from their family?
Previously, they had given up on the idea because the Xu family had always occupied the position of empress. Now, it is clear that the new emperor does not want to make a girl from the Xu family empress.
Then their opportunity will come.
As a result, several families who had their own opinions immediately echoed Emperor Xiao Wu's statement.
"Dayu was founded on war and governed by filial piety. Your Majesty's filial piety has moved heaven and earth. This move will surely be more beneficial to the country and its people."
Prime Minister Xu was so angry he almost fainted.
After the court session ended, Prime Minister Xu claimed to be ill and did not attend court.
But he only claimed to be sick for two days before going to court again with his official tablet.
He discovered that even if he didn't attend court, his superiors would still take care of things for him...
"And now? They're not talking about it anymore? Isn't that a good thing?"
"Your Majesty is only fifteen. It's not good for you to get married so early. Let's wait a few more years!" Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
Shen Qingyue nodded, but quickly shook her head.
"Now it seems that the court is at peace, and everyone is doing their job."
"But many people are eagerly awaiting your return, Mother!" Shen Qingyue suddenly said.
"Wait for me to come back? Why would you wait for me to come back? I'm not a court official, and Jun'er isn't old enough to inherit the title yet." Shangguan Jin found it all very strange.
Shen Qingyue also agreed with her mother's statement.
Why are those people waiting for their mother to come back? All they do is think about taking shortcuts...
"Because they thought His Majesty would listen to his mother."
If Mother had said these things to His Majesty, His Majesty wouldn't have been so resistant.
"So they are all waiting for you to return so that you can persuade His Majesty," Shen Qingyue said.
Shangguan Jin finally realized what was happening.
So you're asking me to be a matchmaker?
But... Shangguan Jin isn't cut out to be a matchmaker!
Not to mention anything else, just look at this eldest daughter, she's already nineteen!
In other noble families, they would have been married long ago, and might even have children.
But Shen Qingyue doesn't even have a potential marriage partner yet...
“There are no concubines in the palace whose words carry weight!” Shen Qingyue added.
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