Chapter 313: Disappointment, I didn’t want him to inherit the throne
Just when Lin Miaoyin was full of questions, Emperor Ming and the Empress appeared together. She had no choice but to stand up and pay her respects with everyone else.
After Emperor Ming took his seat, the banquet officially began.
There was singing and dancing in the hall, and toasts were clinking.
Concubine Chen sat on the right side of Emperor Ming and raised her cup to the emperor with a smile: "Your Majesty, this cup is from me, wishing your Majesty good health and everything goes well."
Emperor Ming raised his cup and took a sip, "My beloved concubine is thoughtful."
Although Concubine Chen is old, she is in very good condition. She is charming and delicate without looking out of place.
In front of the empress, she pinched her throat and acted like a spoiled child to Emperor Ming, "Your Majesty, today is the Lantern Festival. It's such a beautiful day, and you have the princes to accompany you. You should drink a few more cups."
"Okay, I'll do as you say, my beloved."
Emperor Ming took up Concubine Chen's words, and his tone was quite doting and indulgent.
Concubine Chen acted coquettishly in front of Emperor Ming, and with just a few words she made him soften his attitude towards her. She felt even more proud and happy, and her little calculations in her mind were going on.
His Majesty is going to arrange marriages for several princes tonight, but no matter how she tried to ask, she couldn't find out what kind of princess His Majesty is going to choose for Yu'er.
I heard from Yu'er that he has taken a fancy to Lu Yun'an. Lu Yun'an was born in the Duke of Song's Mansion, a genuine military family with real power in his hands. According to the favor that His Majesty has shown to them mother and son, this matter will definitely be settled.
Yu'er already has Prime Minister Lin's daughter as a concubine. If Lu Yun'an is the principal wife, with the support of two important officials, one civil and one military, it would be easy for her to get that position.
The smile on Concubine Chen's face became more and more genuine, as if she had already seen herself sitting on the position of empress or even empress dowager.
Seeing that Concubine Chen didn't care about her image at all, Lin Miaoyin couldn't help but shake her head.
It seems that the favor of Emperor Ming completely blinded Concubine Chen, who mistakenly believed that Emperor Ming would be a man who indulged in love. Based on her understanding of Emperor Ming, Concubine Chen's plan tonight was likely to fail.
The empress sitting on the left side of Emperor Ming was not at all bothered by Concubine Chen's behavior.
In the manner of reporting official business, the Empress said to Emperor Ming: "Your Majesty, I think the princes are getting old. It is time to find a principal wife to expand the royal family."
"Well, the Queen is right."
Emperor Ming responded in a deep voice, which meant that tonight they would officially get down to business.
His sharp eyes swept across the princes one by one, and everyone who was caught in the eyes felt uncomfortable for a moment, not knowing how to react.
When Beigong Shu saw Emperor Ming's eyes falling on him, his heart suddenly lifted. Looking at his majestic father sitting on the seat, he felt expectant.
What kind of concubine will the emperor appoint for him?
His father allowed him to return to Beijing for the Emperor's birthday. I think he should have forgiven him.
He was also confused at the time and did something extremely treasonous, but judging from the fact that his father chose to protect him and execute that woman, it seemed that his father still had him in his heart.
Beigong Shu clenched his fists and waited for Emperor Ming to speak.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Ming simply glanced at him and said, "Prince Shu has only one princess, so you must pay attention to Princess Shu. If Prince Shu finds someone he likes after returning to his fiefdom, you can make her your concubine. Just report it to the Ministry of Rites."
Hearing this, Beigong Shu's eyes were full of disbelief. He secretly clenched his fists, his brain was pounding and he was in a trance for a moment.
Father, he...
She was actually unwilling to choose the daughter of a minister in the court as his concubine!
Beigong Shu finally realized a serious problem. After his father sent him to his fiefdom, he eliminated him as a candidate for the crown prince!
My father never thought of letting him inherit the throne!
Even if he is the eldest prince!
Beigong Shuxin was completely disappointed. Looking at the majestic emperor on the throne, he used all his strength to control his emotions that were about to collapse. He stood up and thanked Emperor Ming, "Thank you, father, for your grace."
He knelt on the cold marble, tearing all his thoughts to pieces word by word, his eyes gradually becoming crazy.
Father, you forced me to take this path!
From now on, there will be no trace of the relationship between you and me as father and son!
Lin Miaoyin lowered her eyes and saw the madness and ferocious expression in Beigong Shu's eyes, and frowned slightly.
Why does Beigong Shu look like a precursor to evil?
She also realized that Beigong Shu was completely excluded by Emperor Ming. If nothing unexpected happened, he would never have the chance to be emperor in his life. He would not even be allowed to return to the capital without being summoned, and would stay away from Kyoto for the rest of his life.
If Beigong Shu is not determined to take the throne, he will definitely have other ideas. If he cannot ascend to the throne legitimately, he will have no choice but to rebel.
I don’t know how far Beigong Shu will go, and whether Emperor Ming will be aware of his son’s thoughts.
"Get up."
Emperor Ming did not look at him for a second, his eyes fell on Prince Qi Beigong Xian, "Prince Qi's wife has passed away, the position of Prince Qi's principal wife cannot be vacant."
Beigong Xian stood up in a panic and said with grief: "Father, the princess and the prince passed away one after another. I am very sad and have no intention of marrying a princess now."
"It's a good thing that you value love, but the palace cannot be without a princess." Emperor Ming looked at Xu Zhe and said meaningfully, "I heard that Xu Aiqing has a younger sister.
When Xu Zhe was called, he stood up, his heart beating like a drum, and answered respectfully, "Your Majesty, I do have a younger sister, she is eighteen years old."
"Lord Xu has been very diligent in sharing your worries. I believe that Lord Xu's sister must be kind and gentle, and worthy of being the Princess of Qi."
Xu Zhe did not dare to object and immediately knelt down to thank the emperor. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great grace."
He looked extremely calm on the surface, but he was actually sweating.
His Majesty's comments had nothing to do with Xu Zhen, but since His Majesty personally granted the marriage, how could a subject like him dare to raise any objection?
I hope Xu Zhen can behave herself after marrying into Prince Qi's Mansion and not cause him any trouble.
Beigong Xian hesitated for a moment, then said with a stiff upper lip: "Father, Lord Xu's sister is very nice, but I really don't have such an idea."
“Nonsense!”
Emperor Ming scolded him coldly, showing his imperial majesty, "Xu Aiqing's sister is worthy of you, is that wronged for you?"
"I dare not."
Beigong Xian was so frightened that his face turned pale. He immediately knelt down to plead guilty. His eyes were red and his voice was choked with sobs: "I just... I can't bear to think of the princess and the prince. Now the murderer has not been found. I can't give them an explanation and marry them instead. I am afraid that I will let them down."
These heartfelt remarks made everyone sigh with emotion, saying that the King of Qi was a man of loyalty and loyalty, and was rare to find.
Lin Miaoyin, however, was not entirely convinced. Knowing his feelings towards Zhang Xuan and the young master, she only saw a showmanship in Beigong Xian.
Ever since Zhang Xuan died of poisoning, he has been portraying himself as a man of deep affection and loyalty, winning praise from court officials and the people. The sudden death of the young prince made him even more miserable and pitiful, winning everyone's sympathy. Even Emperor Ming looked at him a few more times and called him into the palace to comfort him.
Nowadays, when talking about the King of Qi, everyone says that he is a good husband and a good father who values love and friendship. No one cares about Zhang Xuan and her son anymore, and everyone is trying to persuade the King of Qi to let it go.
In her opinion, the biggest beneficiary after the death of Zhang Xuan and her son was the King of Qi, who took all the fame and benefits.
If he lost his principal wife, he could still appoint another one, and maybe even one with a better family background than Zhang Xuan.
The King of Qi is definitely not a simple person.
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