jdhmnovel Chapter 254 Not worthy
Chapter 254 Not worthy
After the Ninth Prince left.
The Empress dismissed the eunuchs and palace maids from Kunning Palace and then loosened her belt.
A bright red palace dress embroidered with intricate gold thread patterns slipped to the ground, revealing a body tightly wrapped in a moon-white undergarment.
The undergarment was very thin, outlining the undulating curves of the Empress's mature and alluring body, like a ripe peach.
"Come here and serve me."
The Empress, with a charming and languid air, beckoned to the Fifth Prince.
Looking at the stunningly beautiful and noble woman before him, the Fifth Prince stepped forward with a gentle smile that made people feel at ease.
He lifted the Empress up by the waist and carried her to the inner palace. Then, with gentle and careful movements, he placed the Empress's voluptuous body on the phoenix couch.
Her jade-like body lay prone.
The Fifth Prince's jade crown had long been discarded on the ground, and his long hair was disheveled and draped over his shoulders.
Before he could tidy himself up, the Empress pressed his head down.
The Empress lay sprawled on the phoenix couch, her expression slightly dazed, her eyes filled with tears.
With a delicate hand gently stroking the hair at the back of the Fifth Prince's head, the Empress parted her lips and asked.
"My youngest son says he wants to marry Wang Shishi, the legitimate daughter of the General of the Cavalry. What do you think, my son?"
The four major power institutions of the Great Jin Dynasty were the Zhaowu Hall, the Guanwen Hall, the Wuwei Camp, and the Cabinet.
The Guanwen Hall is responsible for managing all matters related to magical cultivation and Taoist practices throughout the Great Jin Dynasty.
The cabinet assisted the Jin emperor in governing the dynasty's affairs and participated in decision-making.
Therefore, every Grand Secretary of the Guanwen Hall and Grand Secretary of the Inner Cabinet was a high-ranking official in the court, holding great power and influence.
The Great Jin Dynasty valued military strength. Although there were a total of eight generals in the Zhaowu Hall and the Wuwei Camp, they were in charge of the military power of the Great Jin Dynasty and guarded the four directions.
However, the power and status of these eight generals were in no way inferior to those of the Grand Secretaries of the Guanwen Hall and the Grand Secretaries of the Cabinet, and in some cases even greater.
Although Wang Shishi is the legitimate daughter of the General of the Cavalry.
But the Empress was not satisfied with her.
Even though his father, Wang Lie, was appointed as a general, it did not change the fact that he came from a peasant background.
In the Empress's eyes, Wang Lie rose from humble beginnings and made his fortune in the military, while his family had been commoners for generations.
Zhou Qingyu and Su Wan are completely different.
The Zhou family was prominent and had a long history of scholarship, producing officials for generations; while Marquis Shenwei Su Yan not only held a high position in the government, but was also a favorite disciple of the military strategist, possessing both strength and background.
The Wei family, from which the Empress was born, had a profound background and enjoyed a life of luxury and wealth. They were one of the most prominent families in the Great Jin Dynasty, in no way inferior to the Zhou family.
The difference is that the Zhou family was mainly based in the capital, while the Wei family was rooted in Hanzhou, which was adjacent to the capital and located in the northern border of the Great Jin Dynasty.
The Grand Academician of the Guanwen Hall and the Princess Consort of Runan were both members of the Wei clan. The former was the Empress's cousin, and the latter was her elder sister.
Therefore, the Empress would not look favorably upon a crude and uncouth warrior like Wang Lie.
He also looked down on Wang Shishi, this "wild girl".
Moreover, Wang Lie is now half-crippled, holding the position of General of the Cavalry but without the authority to lead troops.
Then Wang Shishi is even less worthy of her youngest son.
"Your Majesty, Wang Shishi is certainly not a good match for Ninth Brother."
The Fifth Prince mumbled something.
Having served the Empress for many years, he understood what she was thinking and responded accordingly.
However, in the eyes of the Fifth Prince, the Wang family was of average social standing, and Wang Lie was also unemployed at home due to injury.
However, given the Ninth Prince's violent and domineering personality and his incompetent abilities, Wang Lie would certainly not agree to him marrying the eldest daughter of the Wang family as his concubine.
“You’re right, Wang Shishi is indeed not good enough for the youngest son.”
The Empress was very satisfied with the Fifth Prince's reply.
However, the Empress had her own reasons for this.
The Wang family has a fairly close relationship with the Shenwei Marquis's residence and the Zhou family.
In addition, the youngest son personally named Wang Shishi as his concubine.
From this perspective, it's not that we can't give this wild girl a chance.
At worst, after the eldest son ascends the throne, he can divorce Wang Shishi and find a suitable daughter from a prominent family for the youngest son.
He stroked the hair at the back of the Fifth Prince's head.
The Empress's beautiful face became increasingly dreamy and excited.
a long time……
The dazed look on the Empress's pretty face faded, and her eyes regained their clarity.
She kicked the fifth prince off her and threw him to the ground, then got up expressionlessly and put on her palace dress.
"I am tired, you may go back."
The Empress, who had turned her back on everyone, looked down at the Fifth Prince on the ground and said in a calm voice.
The Fifth Prince lowered his head, his eyes were gloomy, and a flash of anger crossed his face.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave now. You may rest well."
When he raised his head again, the Fifth Prince had already resumed his submissive demeanor. He got up, straightened his robe, and said respectfully.
The fifth prince turned and left.
As he approached the palace gate, the Empress suddenly called out to him.
"Wait a minute."
The Empress seemed to suddenly remember something.
"I remember that you and that girl from the Xie family seemed to have a good relationship."
The Fifth Prince paused for a moment, took a deep breath, turned around, and bowed slightly in reply.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I dare not say that our relationship is good."
"Although Miss Xie and I share the same hobby and are both passionate about poetry, we have only exchanged ideas at some poetry and literature gatherings, and we don't have much of a relationship beyond that."
"Oh, that's how it is."
The Empress, whether she believed it or not, responded in a completely emotionless voice.
"Okay, please step back."
The Empress, sitting on her bed, summoned a female official from the palace.
"Give the order to send someone to the General of the Cavalry's residence tomorrow to propose marriage and discuss the marriage between our youngest son and Wang Shishi with Wang Lie. Also, send someone to the Xie family..."
As the Fifth Prince walked out of the palace gates and gradually moved away from Kunning Palace, he did not hear what the Empress said behind him.
He turned back to look at the magnificent palace.
This deep and secluded hall kept him locked up, and he remained imprisoned there for more than ten years.
The Fifth Prince's gaze fell on the three large, elegant characters on the palace plaque, his eyes deep and unfathomable.