jdhmnovel Chapter 107 Asking Your Majesty for Marriage
Chapter 107 Asking Your Majesty for Marriage
Lord Mu Yun endured the discomfort of a headache and left Mu Chuchu's yard. He was really uncomfortable today. He would go to the imperial study to see the emperor after the morning court tomorrow. He must take such a good opportunity to report to His Majesty about Prince Zhong's Mansion.
The next day, after the morning court session, in the imperial study.
Duke Yunsheng Mu Sheng was pulled aside by his colleagues from the Discipline Inspection Commission to chat for a while, then he quickly took his leave and went to the Imperial Study to file a complaint.
Emperor Huaisheng Zhu Haochen was in his prime and was a diligent emperor. His daily life consisted of court meetings, reviewing memorials, and scolding ministers. He was not very interested in women and had few concubines in his harem, so he was well-maintained and handled government affairs with wisdom and decisiveness.
Lord Mu Yun was led by the chief eunuch, Eunuch Liu. Before he even entered the imperial study, he heard Prince Zhong's hearty laughter coming from inside: "Your Majesty, I won. The best tribute Duan inkstone from Northern Yan belongs to me."
"Go away, stop playing tricks on me. I originally said that the Duke would come to see me after the court meeting, but you insisted on saying that it was you who said it, and you want to take advantage of my beloved inkstone."
Eunuch Liu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Duke Mu requests an audience."
"pass."
Duke Mu Yun entered the luxurious imperial study, and after paying respect to Emperor Huai Sheng, he said directly to Prince Zhong: "Prince Zhong, yesterday, Prince Zhu injured Miss Mu Wu of Duke Yun Sheng's mansion. He is so arrogant and has no regard for the law." After saying that, he immediately knelt down in front of Emperor Huai Sheng: "This old minister begs Your Majesty to make a decision for the Duke's mansion."
"Your Majesty." Prince Zhong also knelt down immediately and said, "Yesterday's incident was caused by the jealousy of the younger generations of the three prefectures, and they did not care about the severity of the situation. Lord Mu Yun slandered me for being lawless, and he had ulterior motives, just to sow discord between Your Majesty and me."
Before dinner yesterday, the eldest son came to the study to find him and told him about the conflict between Miss Shen Er and Miss Mu Wu of Heyinlou. Because the young lady had a bad temper, both sides even saw blood. As soon as the prince heard it, he felt a headache. The conflict between the two families deepened. Miss Shen Er was so bold, and the eldest son indulged her. He also said lightly in the study: "Father, you only need to explain the cause and effect to Your Majesty in the imperial study tomorrow to prevent the Mu family from making nonsense and letting Your Majesty have a preconceived idea."
That's all. He just creates trouble for his father. But he is his own son, so he can only clean up his own mess. This morning, after the court meeting, he took advantage of the fact that Lord Mu Yun was being entangled by his colleagues and rushed into the imperial study room first, and cried out his injustice to Emperor Huai Sheng.
"Prince Zhong, please don't change the subject. What I am talking about now is the matter of Prince Zhu beating my daughter Mu. Don't talk about anything else."
"Hmph, Lord Mu Yun, why did what happened yesterday happen? Why didn't you say a word about the fifth Miss Mu from the Duke of Yunsheng's Mansion interrupting the math class of the Crown Prince and the second Miss Shen, and speaking rudely to the legitimate daughter of Marquis Anbo?"
"A verbal dispute between two women..."
"Alright." Emperor Huai Sheng interrupted, "My two beloved ministers are giving me a headache from arguing. Please stand up first."
The two ministers looked at each other and said "humph" unconvincedly, then stood up.
At this time, Eunuch Liu entered the room carefully and said, "Your Majesty, Marquis An Bo wishes to see you."
"Now that everyone is here, pass it on." Emperor Huai Sheng said helplessly.
"I obey your order." Then Eunuch Liu went out and said, "My Lord, please come in."
When Marquis An entered the imperial study, it was no surprise that the fathers of the two protagonists of yesterday's incident were also there. He performed the courtesy of a subject to Emperor Huai Sheng and was about to speak when the emperor said, "I already know about the matter. The second young lady of Marquis An's mansion has a bad temper and is far from being gentle and kind."
"It is my fault for not disciplining my child strictly. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." Marquis Anbo was also helpless.
He only learned about yesterday's incident after Prince Zhu sent someone to block him in front of the Meridian Gate before the morning court this morning. Shen'er didn't tell him a word about such a big thing after she returned home yesterday. Shen Qingming immediately decided to go to the imperial study after the morning court to ask for an audience with His Majesty to ease the conflict between the three mansions.
Emperor Huai Sheng looked at his three trusted ministers and sighed, "Alas, please take a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Huai Sheng, wearing a bright yellow nine-clawed golden dragon uniform and a golden crown, glanced at the three people with the unique charm of a middle-aged man, and said with a bit of a smile: "My three beloved ministers must think that I have too much free time. Are you trying to cause me some trouble?"
"I dare not." The three of them immediately stood up and saluted.
Emperor Huaisheng waved his hand and said, "Sit down." He then said, "What Prince Zhong said about yesterday's incident is reasonable. It was indeed caused by the jealousy of the three younger generations in the palace."
"Your Majesty is wise and enlightened."
"I know my crime is that I didn't discipline my daughter well enough."
"Your Majesty, you must not indulge Prince Zhu like this."
"I haven't finished speaking." Emperor Huaisheng was interrupted by three old ministers at the same time, expressing his dissatisfaction in a dignified manner.
"I admit my guilt." The three said at the same time.
"Although it was the younger generation who caused the trouble, it is a fact that Prince Zhong's Mansion and Marquis An's Mansion caused the Duke's Mansion's daughter to be injured."
Emperor Huai Sheng pondered for a moment and said, "Prince Zhong and Marquis An are not strict in disciplining the younger generation, which has damaged the reputation of the royal family. After the fifth lady of Duke Yunsheng's mansion recovers from her injuries, the prince of Prince Zhong's mansion and the second lady of Marquis An's mansion will personally go to Duke Yunsheng's mansion to apologize to the fifth lady. At the same time, the second lady of Marquis An's mansion will be punished to copy fifty copies of the Women's Code. I hope she will abide by the women's code of conduct in the future and be careful in what she says and does. This matter is over now and should not be mentioned again in the future."
"We obey your command." The three bowed.
"Marquis An, the three countries will send envoys next month. The Queen will hold a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet and invite Miss Shen to attend. After a while, let the Queen find a nanny to go to the Marquis' Mansion to teach us etiquette. Don't embarrass me."
Anbo Hou Shen Qingming bowed hurriedly: "I thank your majesty for your kindness. I will discipline you well when I return home and will not let you down."
Emperor Huaisheng lifted up the teacup with a gold-rimmed dragon pattern, took a sip, put it down and said, "Go away, everyone. I haven't even finished reviewing the memorials, and you guys are already here to make trouble." Before he finished speaking, he had already lowered his head and started to read the memorials.
Lord Mu Yun and Marquis An had already turned around and were about to leave the imperial study, but Prince Zhong immediately stepped forward, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have another favor to ask of you."
The two people who were walking out immediately stopped to see what Prince Zhong had to say.
The emperor still did not raise his head. He looked at the memorial and responded, "To make a long story short, I am very busy."
Prince Zhong glanced at his two colleagues who were standing by and said respectfully to the emperor, "Your Majesty, today's incident was caused by my eldest son. I have to say something disrespectful, but this son looks very similar to your stunning face when you first inherited the throne, which has attracted the admiration of noble ladies in the capital. In order to prevent similar incidents from bothering your Majesty in the future, I beg your Majesty to grant marriage to your eldest son, Zhu Yanxiao."
Emperor Huai Sheng raised his head and smiled at his flattering brother: "Prince Zhong, stop fawning on me. I remember that the noble ladies in the capital used to fight for marriage to your prince's mansion. Don't put all the blame on me. Tell me, who does Ziyuan want to marry?"
After saying this, his eyes flickered, and he looked at Lord Mu Yun and Marquis An standing on both sides. He suddenly remembered the dispute between the three people seeking marriage in front of the Meridian Gate a few days ago, and immediately asked, "The one that Prince Zhong asked me to marry is the second daughter of Marquis An's mansion?"