After all, they were still counting on Gu Jingchun to help their daughters with the talent show in the future, so they couldn't refuse too harshly at this moment.
After all, these ministers had argued with Shen Hechuan about this matter several times before, and naturally understood Shen Hechuan's thoughts, so they didn't say anything more.
But there are always people who like to disagree at this time.
One of the ministers stepped forward.
This person was a subordinate of Situ Qinghe and also worked in the Censorate.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Gu Jingchun comes from an obscure background and his father was involved in a rebellion."
Moreover, there were previous rumors circulating that Gu Jingchun was an ominous star, suggesting she might be unfit for the position of Empress, given my minister's status. I urge Your Majesty to reconsider!
After the minister finished speaking, the other ministers exchanged glances, and then several more ministers stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I second your opinion, but I urge you to reconsider."
Shen Hechuan looked at the minister who had stepped forward and smiled gently.
"Do any other ministers think this is inappropriate?"
Situ Qinghe stepped forward again.
"Your Majesty, I believe that the officials are right about this matter. Gu Jingchun's identity is a major flaw. If she were to become Empress, it would likely cause discontent among our people."
"snort!"
Luo Ziqian snorted coldly at this moment.
"The people are dissatisfied?"
"Why would the common people care about such things? I think it's clearly Lord Situ who's dissatisfied!"
"What? Gu Jingchun can't be Empress? Then who can?"
"Is your widowed daughter suitable?"
"But I've heard that your daughter had an affair with an actress a long time ago, losing her virginity and getting pregnant. I wonder if this is true or false!"
Luo Ziqian's words showed no mercy to Situ Qinghe.
After saying that, Situ Qinghe's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
"Luo Ziqian, how dare you!"
"I am the Imperial Censor of the Great Cheng Dynasty!"
"How dare you slander my daughter's reputation?"
"slander?"
Luo Ziqian gave a cold laugh.
"Whether it's slander or not, Lord Situ, you know very well."
"Besides, since it's just a rumor, your daughter's rumors are just rumors. How can Gu Jingchun's rumors become a reason for her not to be empress?"
"snort!"
Situ Qinghe shouted angrily.
"absurd!"
"This matter cannot be confused!"
"Our Empress of Dacheng is a matter of national importance; how can she be treated lightly?"
At this moment, Grand Tutor Wang also chimed in with a comment.
"Since this concerns the very foundation of the nation, then Gu Jingchun should be made empress, and it is absolutely necessary to make her empress!"
Situ Qinghe snorted coldly.
"Grand Tutor, how can you also spout such nonsense? Gu Jingchun's father is guilty of treason!"
"For such a heinous crime that could lead to the extermination of nine generations of her family, the fact that she wasn't executed is already an act of leniency from His Majesty. And now she dares to dream of becoming Empress! This is absolutely unacceptable!"
Luo Kejin also stepped forward.
"Then, according to Lord Situ's suggestion, who would be the most suitable candidate to become Empress?"
Finally hearing what he wanted to hear, he continued:
“Your Majesty, Lord Jiang’s granddaughter is sixteen years old this year. I have heard that she is beautiful and intelligent, and learned and talented. She is indeed a suitable candidate for Empress.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chongfan, who had been sitting and dozing off, immediately opened his eyes wide, stood up in alarm, and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, although my granddaughter is of marriageable age, she grew up in Jiangnan and does not understand the rules of the capital. I am afraid she is not suitable to be an adult."
Situ Qinghe: "If you don't know the rules, you can learn them. It's not a big deal. I think Elder Jiang shouldn't be so modest. You should let His Majesty meet Miss Jiang as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Luo Kejin couldn't help but chuckle.
I thought to myself, "Just as I expected."
That day, Jiang Qingshan hosted a banquet for officials.
This matter was also mentioned in the conversation.
Luo Kejin did not respond at the time, nor did he have any further contact with the Jiang family.
Now it seems that Situ Qinghe has been persuaded and is willing to be the first to speak out for the Jiang family.
"Why!"
Luo Kejin couldn't help but sigh softly.
Since Shen Hechuan ascended the throne.
Because he no longer had the late emperor's trust, Situ Qinghe's position was not as good as before.
In addition, his previous incidents, as well as Situ Mingji's offense against Gu Jingchun, also aroused Shen Hechuan's dissatisfaction, and his status in the court continued to decline.
I never expected that they would lose their composure and actually get on the Jiang family's pirate ship.
However, he could guess that his actions were likely aimed at ensuring his daughter's smooth entry into the palace.
However, it is clear that Situ Qinghe's wishful thinking is likely to backfire.
Moreover, this would offend Shen Hechuan, further damaging his official reputation.
Sure enough, before Shen Hechuan could speak, Grand Tutor Wang spoke again after he finished speaking.
"Lord Situ seems to know the Jiang family's daughter quite well!"
As he spoke, he looked at Shen Hechuan and bowed respectfully, saying:
"Your Majesty, this old minister is old and does not know which families still have eligible women, nor does he care who these women are."
"However, this old minister knows that, in any case, the foundation of my Great Achievement cannot be broken."
"And now, the foundation of our ministers lies in you, and also in His Highness the Crown Prince."
"In my humble opinion, His Highness the Crown Prince is intelligent and wise, and is a rare prospect of becoming an emperor."
"If properly nurtured, he will surely become an emperor like Your Majesty in the future."
Therefore, only the Crown Prince's birth mother could become Empress!
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