Chapter 228
On the fifth day of the first lunar month, the imperial court begins and shops open for business.
Although he was resting for the past few days during the New Year, the news about Yu's injury still spread.
A group of courtiers headed by Cao Qian first presented a memorial to express Yu Chengren's filial piety and deserved a reward, and then secretly asked the emperor to meditate on his own mistakes.
The emperor was furious when he heard this, and said with a cold face: "I was injured, so you can just stop worrying about my dragon body and criticize me. It's just an incense case. What do you want? Force me to write a crime. Is it a personal edict?"
"Your Majesty, calm down." All the ministers bowed their heads.
The emperor said: "I am fine, but you have annoyed me with your words, and now you are asking me to calm down. Are you taking pleasure in me?"
"I have no such intention." Cao Qian and others hurriedly knelt down.
The emperor was disgusted with their faces and said bluntly: "Whoever thinks that I should think about my mistakes will write a note and submit it to me, telling me where I have done it!"
"If you don't write a bunch of nonsense, I will kill everyone who talks nonsense, and it won't be too late to write a self-incriminating edict!"
Writing a book accusing the emperor of his faults doesn't mean that he is stretching his head to hand the knife. Who dares to do this?
Moreover, since the emperor came to the throne, he has been diligent in administration, caring for the people, and adhering to the country. Although he has not been perfect, he has not made any big mistakes, and he is far from writing a criminal edict.
The reason why Chen Zhao is in charge today is just because of Cao Qian's instructions.
Now the emperor was furious and everyone looked at each other in shock. Seeing that Cao Qian didn't speak, no one dared to speak again.
Longmu stared coldly at the people below, and the emperor said solemnly: "The prince's protection of me is the love of father and son, and the filial piety of his son. It is my family matter, and I have my own judgment in my heart."
"The ministers are receiving the royal salary and being supported by the people. They don't think about how to benefit the people and share my worries. They only focus on my family affairs and say, is this the way you should serve as a minister?"
"I'm scared." Everyone was speechless after being questioned by the emperor.
Taifu Zhou and others took the opportunity to go out and ask the emperor to calm down, and presented several important political affairs.
After leaving the court, Taifu Zhou and Zhou Boxu did not leave, but followed the emperor to the imperial study.
Yu Zheng knew what they were talking about and followed them.
The emperor was slightly surprised to learn that Zhou Boxu was going to ask for a marriage decree.
"After all these years, I still think you have given up on this idea."
Zhou Boxu immediately expressed his position: "I have always admired the princess and I have never changed it."
"That's all, you are supposed to be a couple. Since Mrs. Zhuang and Mrs. Zhou have agreed, I will not stop you." The emperor had no intention of embarrassment and asked his attendants to bring the imperial edict and spread it out.
When he picked up the pen, the emperor hesitated.
"Although Mrs. Zhou has agreed, what happened back then is a thorn in the side after all. Yun'er may have a lot of inconvenience when she goes to the Zhou family."
The emperor already felt that he was indebted for letting Yu Lan marry the Zhuang family and keeping Zhuang Yun a widow for so many years. Now he couldn't let her suffer any more.
As for Zhuang Yun, he is the only son of the Zhuang family. Despite the merits of his father's generation, he should not suffer any injustice.
"What does the emperor mean..." Taifu Zhou asked.
None of them were outsiders, and the emperor didn't mince words. He said directly: "There is an unused house near Prince Jing's residence. I want to give it as a princess residence."
Princess mansion?
If Yu Lan has a princess palace, wouldn't Zhou Boxu marry her as a wife?
Master Zhou hesitated for a moment.
Zhou Boxu also frowned.
It's not that he doesn't want to marry into his wife, but he's afraid that his mother won't agree.
Knowing the two people's concerns, the emperor said: "Not counting the marriage, I will state in the decree that the two of them will be married and live in the princess's palace, and their descendants will still bear the Zhou family name."
What happened back then, the Zhou family had no choice and they were also victims. Moreover, the contributions made by Taifu Zhou and Zhou Boxu to Dazhao over the years are worthy of admiration, not much worse than the generals who went into battle to kill the enemy.
Therefore, the emperor will not humiliate the Zhou family. On the contrary, he will promote the Zhou family to check and balance the Cao family.
It is true that the Cao family must be eradicated, but generations of officials have a deep foundation in the court. We should not act too hastily, but can only take care of it slowly.
Although Taifu Cao has resigned from office in old age, his disciples are spread all over Jozhao. It is difficult to convince the public without serious crimes.
Over the years, the emperor has learned to be patient. He wanted to find a good opportunity to wipe out the Cao family in one fell swoop, making it impossible for them to stand up again.
Having been immersed in the imperial court for many years and being the emperor's confidant, Zhou Taifu understood the emperor's thoughts after a brief thought. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "I sincerely obey the emperor's will."
"I thank Your Majesty for your grace." Zhou Boxu knelt down to express his gratitude.
The emperor raised his hand: "Get up."
After obtaining the consent of the father and son, the emperor asked Yu Zheng again: "What do you think?"
Yu Zheng said: "My father has thought carefully, and I think it is very appropriate."
Yu Zheng had already meant this, but he just didn't have time to say it out in the future.
When the emperor heard this, he no longer hesitated and wrote quickly.
