But Emperor Yong was the king after all, the master of the world.
Even though it was his father who ushered him into the position, the Chen family is indeed powerful now.
However, Empress Min was still sensitive to the fact that the current Chen family was bound to her waning father. As her father's health deteriorated day by day, the Chen family was also on the decline.
It's a pity that the Chen family has no one to use now. Although the eldest brother is the future head of the family, he is not a suitable candidate to be a guardian. Several mistakes in decision-making, as well as the recent case of embezzling grain and grass, also resulted in the loss of many soldiers and generals.
Whether the Chen family can turn a corner and continue to do so will ultimately fall on their own son.
As long as Zhao Yanzhen can take over the throne, the Chen family will be able to continue in the future.
Otherwise, the Chen family will be destroyed.
As for her, a palace official who was not loved by her husband, the only people she could rely on were the Chen family.
It's a pity that the crown prince is currently in dispute and the world is divided into three parts. Her husband was happy to watch the show, while the Chen family worked hard to resolve the controversy in the court.
She might have had some luck in the past. Even though Emperor Yong hated her, maybe he still really loved Zhao Yanzhen, and Zhao Yanzhen's talents were obvious to all.
However, when the scandal between Zhao Yanzhen and the daughter of the Jiang family broke out some time ago, she had completely given up her hopes on Emperor Yong.
Emperor Yong's love for him for so many years was probably just a joke. When such a scandal broke out, she went around putting out fires. However, Emperor Yong still had the same attitude as before when he watched his ministers argue.
Moreover, although he had allowed his son to participate in some political discussions a while ago, two brothers, Zhao Ruian and Zhao Nianze, also entered the study room not long after.
His impartiality is the real reason for the chaos down there.
And now he knew that he was holding a banquet for Zhao Yanzhen, but he still summoned him to leave.
Thinking of this, Concubine Yuxian could only tell the palace servants below with a cold face, "Send someone to Hou Zai outside the study. If Yanzhen comes out, invite him directly into Fengchen Palace."
After giving the instructions and watching the people in the palace leave in a hurry, Queen Min reached out to touch the golden hairpin on the back of her head. Then she just looked at the women below and said as if nothing had happened, "Today, Your Majesty called the Third Highness to go to the study to discuss political affairs." , I have sent people to wait outside the study, but we are not sure about discussing this political matter, so let’s have a banquet for now."
After listening to Queen Min's words, the female relatives below naturally only praised Zhao Yanzhen for being so loved by Emperor Yong. However, in private, an insider still said, "Why are you going to the study to discuss political affairs? I'm afraid it's not the Third Highness." I don’t want to come over. After all, the Third Highness directly messed up his cousin’s marriage for the sake of the eldest daughter of the Jiang family. After that, he actually requested a decree from the Holy Emperor to marry the eldest daughter of the Jiang family. Such reckless behavior, how can he be a good person in the future? He is a good prince, and he also has someone hidden in his heart. It would be tragic if his daughter was taken in."
However, such sober people are obviously in the minority, and most people are still eager for the position of the third prince's wife.
As for the happiness of their respective daughters, that is not among their considerations.
Outside the study, the little eunuch who had been waiting for an unknown number of hours saw the adults who were discussing in the study come out one after another. Even Zhao Nianze, who was walking at the back, finally came out.
However, as he looked around in circles, he couldn't find Zhao Yanzhen's shadow.
The young eunuch of Fengchen Palace finally couldn't help but walked out of the bamboo forest nearby.
He asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, is the Third Highness still in the study?"
Zhao Nianze was suddenly summoned and was a little frightened for a moment. However, he remembered his third brother's explanation, so he nodded and said, "Third Highness, you are still debating political affairs with Your Majesty in the study room. I'm afraid you have to be there for lunch today." This has been used.”
After hearing this, the young eunuch thanked him and went back to Fengchen Palace.
Looking at the little eunuch who was dismissed with a few words, Zhao Nianze couldn't help but look at the vermilion palace wall on the side.
Looking from here, naturally nothing else can be seen except a red wall and green tiles.
In the study room, the other two brothers had left, but Zhao Yanzhen was left alone, still kneeling in the study room.
There is no cushion under his knees,
Her body, which has lost a lot of weight, is only upright, and her dragon-embroidered clothes made of moon-white brocade material make her look like the bright white moon.
Emperor Yong, who was reviewing the memorial, couldn't help but sigh in a low voice when he looked at the child.
After all, he is the child he has loved since childhood. Although he has many plans for this child, this child is indeed lovable, has good looks, good aptitude, and is smart. Growing up, he had almost never worried about this child. If this child was not the son of Queen Min, he might have made this child the crown prince.
But now this worry-free child has obviously done something that is obviously stupid for the Chen family.
In fact, Emperor Yong didn't pay attention to the rumors about the third son and the Jiang family, even if the Chen family hadn't stopped them. As well as his habitually suspicious character, he should have agreed to this marriage long ago.
After all, this child was too obedient, and he never mentioned anything more than some trivial wishes, thinking about what he had never really given him, and the storm that would hit him in the future.
Emperor Yong finally relented.
Moreover, according to reports from informants, Zhao Yanzhen often spent time with Miss Jiang in private during the days when he was grounded. It was obvious that Zhao Yanzhen really liked Jiang Nianjiao, although he didn't know when the two of them got hooked up.
But after all, they are all young people, so how can they not be young and frivolous? Not to mention what happened between Zhao Nianze and the young medical officer, didn't he endure that resentment to this day for Nianze's mother?
Moreover, Jiang Nianjiao is indeed a useless move in the Jiang family. Even if she puts this insignificant piece on the chessboard, it will not change the trend of the chess game. However, if the woman is also sincere to Zhao Yanzhen, maybe Zhao Yanzhen will know the truth in the future. I can also get a moment of comfort from that woman.
Thinking about this, he put down the pen and paper in his hand and walked up to Zhao Yanzhen. "I sent you here today to ask if you have thought clearly?"
Zhao Yanzhen looked up after hearing this. Although he still looked handsome as usual, it was rumored that His Highness had been on a hunger strike for several days because of Miss Jiang's family. Now his appearance was naturally even thinner and haggard. Although his words were soft, his words were firm. "My son has made it very clear. In this life, I only have Jiaojiao in my heart. If I can have Jiaojiao as my wife, I will be able to marry through mountains of swords and fire. I also ask my father to grant my wish this time."
Hearing Zhao Yanzhen's words, Emperor Yong just closed his eyes and said, "You are determined, but you are a prince. Who dares to let you go through the mountains of swords and seas of fire? It's just that you are in the royal family. Although there are no mountains of swords and seas of fire, people's hearts are unpredictable, and the abyss is always there." After your death, I hope you will never regret your choice today."
However, Zhao Yanzhen still said firmly, "My son and I have no regrets."
Emperor Yong then reminded him, "Did you know that during the past few days of your hunger strike, Jiang's family and daughter have been visiting more than ten people in foreign affairs? Even when you are begging me here today, she was also on a blind date with Xinke Tanhua in Yuxiu Palace. .”
However, Zhao Yanzhen only lowered his head and said softly, "I know it was Erchen who asked her to be the prime minister. I am very happy with her, so naturally I want to do my best to secure a future with her. If I can succeed, I will be able to achieve my wish. Even if it is If it doesn’t work, I don’t want to drag her down anymore.”
Hearing Zhao Yanzhen's words, Emperor Yong just sighed, "Idiot."
Then Emperor Yong continued, "In fact, I, like your mother, do not agree with your marriage to her. After all, although I hope that my child can marry his beloved girl as he wishes, Jiang Nianjiao is not a good match for you. She He has a very unruly temper and has been intolerant of others in the past. I cannot bear the thought of my son being teased by such a woman."
"Jiaojiao is not like that. Those rumors from the outside world are just rumors. Only the son knows in his heart how good Jiaojiao is." Seeing Emperor Yong derogating Jiang Nianjiao several times, Zhao Yanzhen quickly defended Jiang Nianjiao.
This behavior is indeed like a young man who has fallen in love and is desperate.
Emperor Yong then whispered, "But since you like it, naturally I can't sway you. I can allow you to marry that girl from the Jiang family, but you still have to do some ideological work with your mother about this."
Hearing Emperor Yong's words, Zhao Yanzhen quickly responded with joy.
Afterwards, Emperor Yong told him to comfort Zhao Yanzhen, who should take a good rest during this period.
Now, after several days of hard work, he was finally able to marry Jiang Nianjiao, and he could also leave an impression on everyone that he was obsessed with personal affairs. Zhao
Yanzhen was naturally very happy and almost did whatever Emperor Yong said.
After another conversation with Emperor Yong, he also left the study.
However, he did not go to Fengchen Palace when he came out. Instead, he headed towards the Royal Garden.
In the sweet-scented osmanthus forest of the Royal Garden, the early-maturing golden osmanthus is quietly blooming. The rice-sized flower buds are hidden in the lush green. The fragrance of such an inconspicuous flower can spread for ten miles.
In the sweet-scented osmanthus forest, a young man and woman were walking. The young man broke off a branch of sweet-scented osmanthus and handed it to the woman. The woman seemed to be very shy about the flowers he broke off.
But it's not surprising that she would be so secretive. Anyone who meets the person who has hurt her again will not have any fear, fear, or even hatred.
Maybe people like this can’t even be considered human beings.
But the young man was also a eloquent person. I don’t know what he said after that, but the woman finally took the golden osmanthus from his hand. He even leaned over and sniffed it gently.
After that, the woman even smiled at the other party, but unfortunately she was too far away from them. But I couldn't hear anything clearly. @
Although he knew in his heart that no matter how realistic he acted in front of outsiders, he actually did not fall in love with her, but seeing her walking with her ex-husband, he still felt jealous for no reason.
