Chapter 310 A New Emperor, A New Court
Not only did Madam Huangfu not understand Shangguan Jin's words, but even Madam Xu, who was always shrewd and calculating, did not understand them.
Fear? Fear of what? Why be afraid when everything is fine?
Was it fear of losing his throne or something else?
They haven't done anything wrong. The current imperial family has neither murdered their mothers nor killed their brothers, so what is there to fear?
"Madam Shen, His Majesty is already in that position, what is there to be afraid of?"
Furthermore, even if one is concerned about political affairs, this has nothing to do with the selection of an empress!
Throughout history, which emperor didn't establish an empress as soon as he ascended the throne? Harmony between the emperor and empress is the cornerstone of a stable nation! Madam Xu said meaningfully.
Shangguan Jin nodded in agreement.
"That's right! That's what I told His Majesty too."
His Majesty said that he is still young and this matter can be discussed in a few years.
He also said it would be better to discuss this matter once he is more familiar with government affairs.
Having served His Majesty for several years, I sometimes speak a bit bluntly. I even asked His Majesty what he was afraid of.
"His Majesty said..." Shangguan Jin did not continue speaking.
"What did His Majesty say?" Madam Xu and Madam Huangfu asked at the same time.
Shangguan Jin sighed, pondered for a moment, and then said, "His Majesty said he is afraid, afraid that the time for establishing an empress will be as chaotic as the late emperor's."
Upon hearing this, neither Madam Xu nor Madam Huangfu remained silent.
When the late emperor established his empress...
They still remember those scenes vividly!
Although it was the late emperor who appointed the empress, he had no say in the matter.
All I see every day is Empress Dowager Zheng and Prime Minister Xu arguing!
However, in the end, Prime Minister Xu was more skillful. He used a strategy of retreat to advance, taking advantage of Empress Dowager Zheng's weakness to push his own daughter onto the throne of Empress.
Seeing that Madam Xu's expression was not good, Shangguan Jin felt a little embarrassed and quickly added a few more words.
"Your Majesty says that he is not as good as the late Emperor. If the late Emperor was like this, how much more so is he?"
But I still tried to persuade them.
This is no longer the time for the Zheng family to have absolute power; the situation during the late emperor's reign should not recur.
Madam Huangfu remained silent, only stealing a glance at Madam Xu.
Mrs. Xu lowered her head and thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled.
"Your Majesty is really overthinking it. There is no second Zheng family now."
Your Majesty may choose whomever you wish to appoint!
"Who, no matter how powerful, can surpass the imperial power?" Madam Xu laughed.
Shangguan Jin nodded in agreement.
“Madam Xu is right! That’s what I told His Majesty too.”
The late emperor overcame such a difficult situation, so Your Majesty should be able to as well.
Fortunately, His Majesty listened to my advice and asked me to help him take a look, saying that any girl with good character would be fine.
Of course, both the empress and the imperial concubines in the harem were selected from aristocratic families.
After all, daughters from aristocratic families are often involved in many affairs, which provides a form of protection for imperial power!
Madam Xu breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Shangguan Jin's words.
She felt that her trip hadn't been in vain; she had gained this useful information from chatting with Madam Shen for a while.
The empress can only be chosen from among noble and aristocratic families, but these families cannot be too powerful...
Madam Xu wasn't stupid either.
She knew that Shangguan Jin would never say such things without a reason.
This is just like how Shangguan Jin wouldn't host a banquet for guests without a reason...
Therefore, she wanted to tell these words to Prime Minister Xu as soon as possible.
Perhaps only Prime Minister Xu knows the meaning behind this?
Are the imperial family truly afraid?
How could that be? The master has said more than once that this young emperor is more excited than anyone else at court meetings.
Whenever he saw these court officials arguing, he wished he could have Wu Youde bring them some melon seeds...
......
After seeing Madam Xu off, Shangguan Jin breathed a sigh of relief; today's mission was finally complete.
The message has been delivered; now it's up to Prime Minister Xu to pretend he doesn't know.
"That's it? When did you become so cunning?" Madam Huangfu, who was with Shangguan Jin, asked with a smile.
Shangguan Jin waved her hand.
"I didn't want to either. You have to be careful when talking to smart people!"
Isn't our Prime Minister's wife quite cunning?
I was merely a messenger; the meaning behind the message is something Madam Xu and Prime Minister Xu should already know.
Okay, let's go take a look at the front yard!
He'd been talking to Madam Xu the whole time, neglecting the other ladies!
As Shangguan Jin spoke, she pulled Madam Huangfu forward.
As they walked, Madam Huangfu continued to chatter with Shangguan Jin.
"Madam Shen, could you do me a favor?"
"What is it? Tell me! I'll help if I can!" Shangguan Jin said hurriedly.
"When you were looking for a match for Sister Yue before, didn't Young Master Lian prepare a list of high-quality men from the Great Yu for you?"
Can you show it to me too?
My Ruoxi...you understand."
"If there were really something good, do you think my sister Yao would still be so carefree now?"
Lady Huangfu, let me tell you, at a certain point in time, according to our perspective, everyone will seem good.
But the kids don't like anyone!
"It seems we don't have the final say in our children's marriages anymore..."
"That's true! Your daughter is too picky, that's why she can't stand anyone."
This should be the same as what happened to you back then...
Shangguan Jin...
How did things get so complicated, and now it's back to me...?
......
After returning to the Prime Minister's residence, Madam Xu sent Xu Roujia back to her own courtyard and immediately went to the study to find Prime Minister Xu.
Prime Minister Xu is painting in his study.
A sturdy old pine tree grows wildly along the edge of a cliff...
"Back so soon? Looks like you've got a lot of information." Xu Chengxian didn't even look up, still holding his paintbrush.
Madam Xu didn't mind, and simply recounted everything she had seen and heard at the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, as well as the things she had said to Madam Shen.
She even mentioned some of the everyday conversations that Shangguan Jin and Madam Huangfu had.
Slowly, Prime Minister Xu put down his paintbrush.
"Did Madam Shen and Madam Huangfu really say that?" Prime Minister Xu asked in a deep voice.
Mrs. Xu nodded.
"It came up suddenly; someone said the tea was a special gift from the imperial family."
One said it was a specialty product sent from the north every year.
They don't say these things for no reason.
If Shangguan Jin and Madam Huangfu were here, they would probably roll their eyes to the sky.
Do you think everyone is like your family, where everyone speaks with veiled innuendo...?
They were really just chatting idly, okay...
Looking at the unfinished painting under his command, Prime Minister Xu suddenly lost interest.
"It's finally here!"
"A new emperor brings a new court!" Prime Minister Xu sighed.
"Master! Is that really what you mean?" Madam Xu asked hurriedly.
Prime Minister Xu nodded silently.
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