Chapter 316: Insolent, is it too indulgent?
After You Yungui left disrespectfully, the Emperor's expression changed a lot, becoming terribly gloomy. The emperor's majesty made it almost impossible for everyone to breathe.
The emperor’s wrath left millions of people dead.
No one dared to speak first, for fear of being taken out on.
Prince An Beigong Yi suddenly stood up and said, "Father, this man is too rude. I heard that arrogant people usually don't have a good ending. He might fall down as soon as he goes out. Let him be arrogant."
If someone else had said this, people would say that Beiliang was narrow-minded and was seeking revenge, but when these words came out of Prince An's mouth, they sounded absurd and yet reasonable.
What bad intentions could a foodie have? He's just complaining.
Emperor Ming also calmed down a bit because of Prince An's interruption, but he still scolded him with a stern face, "What do you know? Sit down."
"oh."
Beigong Yi sat down with a sullen look on his face, scratching his head, his face full of confusion.
Why do I get scolded for telling the truth?
King Jing Beigong Yu took the opportunity to sneer, "I'll let you take the limelight, just eat your meal properly, you don't understand what's going on in the court."
Beigong Yi glared at him, picked up a chicken leg and started chewing it.
Beigong Yu stood up, raised a wine glass and said to Emperor Ming: "Father, today is the Lantern Festival, don't let irrelevant people affect your mood."
"Your Highness, I offer a toast to you, Father. I wish you good health and a long and prosperous Beiliang!"
Emperor Ming's expression became more relaxed, "Well, Prince Jing is thoughtful."
Upon seeing this, Concubine Chen also hurriedly toasted Emperor Ming, "Your Majesty, I also toast you a glass. I wish Your Majesty all the best. In Your Majesty's hands, Beiliang will surely enjoy good weather, peace and prosperity."
"My beloved concubine has also shown some concern."
The people below also stood up and congratulated Emperor Ming.
"Your Majesty is wise and powerful. Beiliang will surely prosper, the country will prosper, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment."
"Good!" Emperor Ming shouted loudly and drank with everyone.
After a glass of wine, the depressing atmosphere in the hall disappeared and it returned to its previous peaceful state.
When Concubine Chen saw that the Prince of Qi and the Prince of Wei had both completed the marriage granting process, and that Prince An was not as favored by Emperor Ming as Prince Jing, she could no longer suppress her own plans.
She was already somewhat unhappy that Yu'er's status could not be highlighted tonight. If His Majesty could grant Yu'er marriage instead of Prince An, the court officials would see that His Majesty treated Yu'er differently.
She took a piece of fish with chopsticks and put it on Emperor Ming's jade plate. Her voice was so soft that it could squeeze water out of it. "Your Majesty, this is the fish that I specially cooked for you. Please try it and see if it tastes good."
Emperor Ming used the jade chopsticks to do some work, "Not bad, my beloved concubine is thoughtful."
Concubine Chen smiled even more brightly, and whispered, "Your Majesty, Prince Jing has reached an age. Although he has concubines, he has never had a principal wife, and there is no heir in the mansion. I am very worried."
"Don't worry, my beloved concubine. I, King Jing, will make my own arrangements."
When Concubine Chen heard this, she immediately felt that it made sense, "I would like to thank Your Majesty first."
She gave a wink to Beigong Yu below, who noticed it and felt even more proud.
It seemed that his father knew his feelings, and he knew that his father doted on him.
Beigong Yu felt a little elated and looked towards the Duke Song's Mansion opposite.
Lu Yun'an, he must get it!
Lu Yun'an on the opposite side noticed his gaze, frowned slightly, and a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes.
As if she thought of something, her tense expression relaxed again, her eyes only focused on her banquet, as if she didn't care about anything around her.
Emperor Ming saw Beigong Yu staring at Lu Yun'an, with a sinister look in his eyes, and said in a low voice: "Prince Jing is a little dull tonight."
"Father, I am not being boring, but..." Beigong Yu suddenly felt a little embarrassed, "Tonight's banquet is special, I dare not say much."
"You know the etiquette before getting married. That's good. It's worth my careful selection of the candidate for Princess Jing." Emperor Ming retracted his gaze, ignoring Beigong Yu's expectant eyes, and decided on the candidate for Princess Jing.
"The daughter of the Junior Minister of the Honglu Temple is dignified and virtuous, beautiful and intelligent, and a worthy candidate for Prince Jing's wife."
With a bang.
Beigong Yu's face turned pale as he stared blankly at Emperor Ming, unable to react and mistakenly thinking that he had heard wrongly.
What he wants is Lu Yun'an!
Why was it given to the daughter of the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple?
The Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple is only a third-rank official in charge of rituals and sacrifices, a court official with no real power. How can he compare with the Duke of Song's Mansion!
He said hastily, "Father, did you point to the wrong person?"
Emperor Ming's expression changed, his eyes were like torches, and his voice was majestic, "You question my will?"
The sudden pressure made King Jing fall to his knees in fear. He didn't understand what was happening and how things turned out like this.
He was extremely scared, but when he thought that she was the daughter of the Honglu Temple, he felt completely unwilling.
Even though he knew he should be tolerant and grateful, he still couldn't help but say, "Father, your son...what your son wants is..."
"presumptuous!"
Emperor Ming suddenly threw the cup, his face filled with rage, "Did I indulge you too much, which is why you keep contradicting me?"
"Your Majesty, calm down."
Everyone was so frightened that they fell to their knees.
"I dare not!"
Beigong Yu also prostrated himself on the ground, his forehead covered in cold sweat. His courage was replaced by fear, and his back was gradually wet with cold sweat.
Fear welled up in his heart, and Beigong Yu's hands and feet became weak. He said in a trembling voice, "Father, please calm down. I was just too happy, so I said and did something rude. Please punish me."
Concubine Chen also hurriedly pleaded, crying, "Your Majesty, the King of Jing must have made an unintentional mistake. I beg Your Majesty to have mercy on me."
Lin Miaoyin knelt on the ground, and some of her previous guesses were finally verified.
Emperor Ming did not truly favor Prince Jing and his mother; he just used them as a shield.
I just don’t know who Emperor Ming really wants to protect?
Is it the deep-minded King of Qi, the recently returned King of Wei, or the unambitious King of An?
No matter who it is, maybe after tonight, the truth will gradually come to light.
King Jing's good days are probably coming to an end.
After a pause, Emperor Ming finally spoke, "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty/Father."
Beigong Yu knelt on the ground in fear, not daring to stand up. He whispered to Emperor Ming, "Thank you, father, for your grace."
"You should get up too." Emperor Ming said in a weak voice, "If you are going to get married soon, you should be more stable. If you do it again in the future, I will not forgive you easily."
"Yes, I obey your order."
Beigong Yu stood up tremblingly, and after sitting down, he secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead.
The king is the king, the minister is the minister, the father is the father, the son is the son; first they are the king and the minister, then they are the father and the son.
He was careless.
Beigong Yu was still shrouded in fear, and Prince An jumped out to make a joke, "Father, they all have princesses, is it my turn next?"
"Father, I have an unwelcome request. Can you arrange for someone who shares the same interests as me? I am worried that the princess is very strict and will not be able to tolerate my behavior, which may make me sick."
"I think you just need discipline!" Emperor Ming still looked unhappy, "If you don't have a princess who respects the rules, you will be in trouble!"
"Duke Song's daughter Lu Yun'an is both virtuous and talented, and has a bright and virtuous character. She is bestowed upon Prince An."
When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked and couldn't recover for a long time.
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