If Grand Master Cao is gone, the Cao family will lose its backbone. As time goes by, the disciples will gradually fade away, and the power of the Cao family in the court will be weakened.
After thinking about it, Empress Cao said solemnly: "No matter how much it costs, we must take good care of my father. After Cheng'er recovers from his injury in a while, we will go back to visit his father."
Cao Qian nodded and said hesitantly: "Father often said that there is no need to worry if you prepare for a rainy day. We still have to make two preparations."
Yu Cheng is already thirty this year. He has been cooperating with the emperor in handling government affairs for many years, and he has already developed the ability to rule the world.
However, the emperor was in good health and had no intention of taking the Zen position. If we keep waiting like this, I don’t know how many years or months it will take.
The queen understood what Cao Qian meant. If the emperor wanted to move the Cao family, no one could stop him. Only by letting Yu Cheng ascend the throne can the Cao family be safe.
"This matter is important and needs to be discussed in the long term. Don't rush it. We will discuss it when I go back to visit my father." The queen frowned and did not dare to make up her mind easily.
After all, once you take this step, there is no turning back.
That is not only Jun, but also her husband.
Cao Qian also knew that this matter was important and had to be carefully considered.
Cao Muxue, who was still young, was shocked when she heard their words, but also had some expectation.
If Yu Cheng ascends the throne, then she will be the queen, and it will be easier to punish that bitch Xie Wanruo.
Being the mother of the world and the master of the harem is a woman's highest honor.
"It's inconvenient for foreign ministers to stay in the harem for a long time. It's time for me to leave." After discussing important matters, Cao Qian stood up and left.
The queen didn't stay, she knew the rules in the palace better than anyone else.
"My daughter is sending her father off." Cao Muxue stood up and saw Cao Qian off in person.
Once you enter the palace, the gate is as deep as the sea. The only disadvantage of this palace is that you cannot leave the palace at will, and you cannot go home to reunite with your relatives at any time.
Cao Muxue stopped in front of the courtyard gate and watched Cao Qian go away, her eyes slightly moist.
"It's always cold at high places. Whatever you gain, there will be losses. You have to learn to make trade-offs." The Queen came over at some point.
She had walked the same path that Cao Muxue had taken before, and it was more difficult than she had walked. She knew firsthand how it felt.
"Yes, aunt." Cao Muxue wiped her tears and calmed down her emotions.
The queen was satisfied and walked up the stairs: "Let's go and see Cheng'er."
When Cao Qian arrived at the palace gate, he happened to meet Yu Zheng and others.
"Master Cao." Master Zhou greeted him in a good mood.
"Your Majesty, Master Zhou." Cao Qian greeted him.
Although Cao Qian was the Minister of War and held real power, in terms of official rank, he was not as high as Zhou Taifu.
Of course, there is no empty calculation of whether real power or false duties are more important.
Over the years, the emperor has been trying to promote Cao Qian in order to remove the power from Cao Qian and disrupt the Cao family's influence in the court. However, Cao Qian refused to let go, which gave the emperor a headache.
Cao Qian had just left the palace at this time, and it was obvious what he was doing. Yu Zheng and others were not surprised or curious.
But Yu Zheng and the other three were walking together, but Cao Qian didn't know what was going on. Combined with the emperor's anger in the early dynasty, he was inevitably a little worried.
Cao Qian wanted to inquire shamelessly, but Yu Zheng and others had no intention of chatting with him and strode away.
Looking at the backs of the three people, Cao Qian was filled with anger, but he was helpless.
After resting for many days, Zhou Boxu had a backlog of affairs that needed to be dealt with urgently. However, he knew that the servant would come to the Zhou Mansion to announce the decree, so he waited in the hall after breakfast.
When the imperial edict arrived at the Zhou Mansion, Zhou Boxu's family had been waiting for a long time.
Zhou's mother, who originally thought it was just a formality, was stunned when she heard the imperial edict that Zhou Boxu and Yu Lan should marry and live in the princess' mansion.
It wasn't until the eunuch left with the message that Zhou's mother suddenly came back to her senses.
"What does it mean to marry and live in the princess's mansion? You won't live in the Zhou family in the future?" Zhou's mother asked Zhou Boxu.
Although the imperial edict stated that Zhou Bo would not marry into the family, and his children would still bear the surname Zhou, but it was still difficult for Zhou's mother to accept that they would not live in the same house with them.
Zhou's family was already thin, and the house was very empty. As soon as Zhou Boxu left, they were the only two people left in the house, which became increasingly lonely and lifeless.
Previously, Zhou's mother compromised and agreed to Zhou Poxu's marriage to Yu Lan. Firstly, she was unable to stop her, and secondly, she wanted to seduce her grandson as soon as possible.
But with this imperial edict, let alone the grandson, the son will no longer be able to look at him.
They had known that Zhou's mother would react this way, so the father and son did not dare to tell her in advance to avoid losing their composure when receiving the order and causing complications.
Facing Zhou's mother's sorrowful and questioning look, Zhou Boxu clenched the imperial edict in his hand and said, "My son will always come back."
Upon hearing this, Zhou's mother suddenly understood.
"You knew this a long time ago and deliberately kept me in the dark?"
Zhou Poxu pursed his lips and lowered his head without speaking.
Mother Zhou turned to look at Taifu Zhou and asked with red eyes: "Even you lied to me."
Mr. Zhou frowned and said in pain: "How can this be considered a lie? We only knew about it for more than an hour before you did."
"Since you already know this, why don't you ask the Holy One to change his will?"
Zhou's mother broke her voice angrily, like the tip of a knife scratching a gong, causing Taifu Zhou's ears to hurt.
"The Holy Majesty's will can be changed by the ministers. Furthermore, with your temperament, if you really live in the same house with the princess, who knows what will happen. I would say it would be good to live in separate houses. Everyone would be in the same place. Pure.”
Unable to comfort him, Master Zhou simply told the truth.
Mother Zhou is not a bad person, but her personality is too strong.
What happened ten years ago was a thorn in her heart. If she saw Zhuang Yun every day in the future, her heart would definitely be tight.
Living in separate houses without affecting each other is the best policy.
"What do you mean? We have been married for many years, and now you think I have a bad temper?" Zhou's mother stared at Taifu Zhou stubbornly, crying in frustration.
"I still want to be clean, but you think my voice is ugly? I should ask you not to stay, so that everyone will be happy."
"The more you say it, the more outrageous it becomes. How long have I ever disliked you?" Taifu Zhou frowned and glanced at Zhou Boxu uncomfortably.
The husband and wife were quarreling, and Zhou Boxu was very embarrassed when he heard it, and he bowed his hands to Taifu Zhou.
Master Zhou returned the gesture and asked him to leave quickly.
Returning to his study, Zhou Boxu unfolded the imperial edict and silently read it word for word. After confirming that it was correct, he curled his lips.
He was finally able to marry Yu Lan.
The warm sunshine outside the house dispels the cold winter.
When Mrs. Zhuang heard that the emperor had given Yu Lan Zhou Bo to marry and live as a princess, and she was no longer living in the Zhou family, her worries disappeared, and a rare smile appeared on her face.
But it was this imperial edict that made Mrs. Zhuang understand how much the emperor loved Yu Lan and Zhuang Yun.
If she didn't agree to forcefully stop him, she might really trigger the wrath of the Holy Spirit.
"Mother, you can rest assured now, Yun'er will not be wronged in the slightest." Yu Lan held the imperial edict and was deeply moved in her heart.
She didn't ask her father, but her father had already thought carefully about her.
Father's love is silent but deafening.
Mrs. Zhuang took Zhuang Yun and said, "I'm relieved. You guys will live a good life in the future. Just come back and see me, an old woman, when you have time."
Although she doesn't want to leave Zhuang Yun, as long as Zhuang Yun lives well, it doesn't matter if she is a little lonely.
Originally, Zhuang Yun couldn't always stay with her.
Seeing Mrs. Zhuang's eyes turning red, Yu Lan said jokingly: "Mom, don't be sad too early. The wedding date has not been decided yet. It will take time to renovate the princess mansion. It's still early for us to leave."
Mrs. Zhuang gave her an angry look and no longer felt depressed.
