As soon as Qin Ru said these words, the officials present immediately became uneasy.
"Your Majesty, no! If Princess Huai makes a request to be freed from military power matters at this moment, what should we do?"
"That's right! When Your Majesty promised this promise, he didn't say when it would be fulfilled. The top priority is to find out the military affairs of King Huai and Princess Huai when they were at the border. If there are any problems, you must find out first before you can agree to the original promise.
ah!"
"In my opinion, Princess Huai and King Huai are really bold this time. They have used military power without authorization. They are suspected of treason!"
As soon as the word "treason" came out, Emperor Qi's face became even more ugly.
What is the most fearful thing about being an emperor?
It's because he is already old before he dies, and the juniors have already exposed their claws and are eyeing the dragon chair under his buttocks.
How can you allow others to sleep soundly on the side of the couch?
Qin Rushuang just watched the indignant words of those officials quietly, while the fourth prince Xie Yang did not say a word and sat firmly on the Diaoyutai.
Xie Yang finally understood a truth after several reminders from his grandfather Xiao Shan.
It is not good to be too aggressive in front of Emperor Qi. What he needs to play is a considerate and peaceful prince.
This kind of thing involves military power, involves rebellion, and involves the thorn in Emperor Qi's heart...
He'd better not say a word!
Don’t express your opinion either!
His status as a prince determines that no matter what he says, he will eventually be led in the direction of his intentions for the throne.
The best way is to let the person in front take the lead, while he stays steadily behind and doesn't say anything.
Qin Rushuang glanced across the crowd and glanced at Xie Yang, who was there. The fourth prince seemed quite calm this time.
Seeing that the officials had almost finished what they said, Qin Rushuang said to Emperor Qi, "It seems that my father and the ministers are planning to cheat."
"You! What did you say? Your Majesty's golden words certainly count, but..."
"I understand the concerns of all your lords. The grace I want to ask my father for today has nothing to do with border matters, nor military power, nor is it about being wise and protecting yourself."
Hearing this, Emperor Qi finally remembered his speculation about Qin Rushuang's promise when Qin Rushuang asked to go to the border.
Maybe...
Did Qin Rushuang just want Xie Xun to be dismissed from the imperial family and be favored by King Huai alone?
His face looked better, he waved his hands and said to the officials, "My dear friends, don't worry, let's first listen to what Princess White has to say."
Then, he looked at Qin Rushuang very magnanimously and said, "You tell me first. If it doesn't involve those things, I will naturally keep my promise and promise you."
Qin Rushuang nodded and said, "What I want is just a small matter in the back house."
Hearing what Qin Rushuang said, Emperor Qi was convinced that it was indeed what he guessed.
"My son, I sincerely ask my father to allow me to reconcile with King Huai."
"You child, I will naturally agree to you regarding the affairs of the back house. You...wait, what did you say? What do you want with King Huai?!"
Qin Rushuang's expression was calm, as if she didn't notice Emperor Qi's surprised expression at all, and said word by word: "I sincerely ask my father for permission to reconcile with King Huai."
"Your Majesty, you must not do this...this!"
Qin Rushuang had just finished speaking when one of Xie Yang's advisers immediately objected.
He had previously been ordered by Xie Yang to stop Qin Rushuang no matter what request he made. In short, he could not allow Prince Huai and his wife to take any advantage.
Therefore, before his mind could react, the words had already left his mouth.
Qin Rushuang was amused when she saw this Yan Guan who objected to her so quickly, she raised her eyebrows and asked, "My lord, if I want to reconcile with King Huai, what does that have to do with you? Or does it mean that this lord is not in charge of the country, the country, and the country?
Do you care about the affairs of the palace’s back house?”
"Nonsense!" Emperor Qi slapped the dragon chair: "Do you know what you are talking about!?"
"And you!" Emperor Qi glared at Yan Guan who was anxious to get out: "What does the matter in the back house of the second son's house have to do with you? Shut up! Go back and stand!"
The Yanguan didn't get the favor, so he returned to the queue dejectedly.
Emperor Qi looked at Qin Rushuang angrily: "I'll give you another chance to talk to you."
"What? Don't you want your father to agree?"
Qin Rushuang's nonchalant and indifferent attitude made Emperor Qi even more angry.
He couldn't help but pat the armrest of the dragon chair again, "Don't be ridiculous! You are the daughter-in-law of the Tian family, and you have entered the royal family tree! When you die in the future, you will be buried in the imperial mausoleum with the second child.
!Does this mean that reconciliation can be achieved by reconciliation?!"
"Then let me ask my father, does the matter I mentioned violate my father's principles of dealing with people? Does it involve the country? Does it involve border affairs?"
"Indeed not, but you..."
"Since there is no such thing, please allow your father to grant my request. I believe that my father is a noble man. Once he has made a promise, it will be hard to follow him. He will not let the world laugh at him, and he will not make a promise but be unwilling to fulfill it."
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Qin Rushuang's words raised Emperor Qi up high, leaving Emperor Qi with no reason to refute.
He didn't expect that today, he originally wanted to hold her accountable and sound the alarm to Prince Huai and his wife, but he didn't expect that Qin Rushuang would create a problem for him instead!
In the past, the royal family had divorced their wives, which was considered a scandal that people didn't want to mention, but at least it was because of the woman's misbehavior that she was divorced.
But now Princess Huai actually proposed to reconcile with King Huai. How could this be possible?
If it spreads out, won’t it make the world laugh?
So Emperor Qi could only change his perspective and asked insinuatingly: "Does King Huai know about your reconciliation with King Huai?"
Qin Rushuang shook her head: "I probably don't know."
"Then how can you make your own decisions!"
Qin Rushuang smiled, looked at Emperor Qi lightly, and asked: "This matter is an agreement between me and my father. I fulfilled my father's request, and my father will fulfill the promise I made and have an affair with King Huai."
what relationship?"
"Does it mean that when my father makes a decision, he has to ask King Huai about his intentions? I don't know, King Huai's current status... Oh no, I should say, I don't know that King Huai is so in my father's heart.
If you are favored, you must ask your son what he wants in everything."
When Emperor Qi heard this, he immediately denied it without even thinking about it.
"I am the king of a country! I don't need anyone's consent to make decisions!"
"Then what your father means is to agree?"
Emperor Qi was stunned, and then he realized that he had been bypassed by Qin Rushuang's words!
How can he answer this time?
If he agrees, this matter is really outrageous, but if he does not agree, then Qin Rushuang will be convinced that when he, the emperor, makes a decision, he has to ask his son what he wants...
Xie Xun's reputation has greatly increased since he came back from the border this time, and the people also love him very much. If these remarks today are spread, people who don't know may think that Da Qi is about to change!
So Emperor Qi could only reluctantly agree.
"Since I agreed to you at the beginning and your request does not go beyond the principles discussed at the beginning, then I will agree to it."
After all, Emperor Qi left a way out for his son and said to Qin Rushuang: "It's just that this matter is not a child's play. You have to ask your parents and what King Huai wants. I can only say that I have no objection to this matter. As for the rest... go and talk to King Huai yourself."
Qin Rushuang smiled and nodded, "I understand, thank you father for your understanding."
When the matter came to an end, Emperor Qi felt exhausted mentally and physically, so he waved his hand and ordered people to go down to court.
When walking out of the main hall, Qin Rushuang saw Shen Xiaoyang walking towards him in a hurry.
It was very hard for Shen Xiaoyang to go to the border to supervise the army this time. Emperor Qi originally asked him to rest for a few days before going to court.
But Shen Xiaoyang got the news that Qin Rushuang was going to court today. He was afraid that someone would be unfavorable to Qin Rushuang, so he followed him.
Just now in the court, the words of those officials really made him angry. He wanted to argue for Qin Rushuang several times, but Qin Rushuang's calm eyes persuaded him to go back.
"Rushuang, why didn't you let your brother defend you just now? These people are all the worms of the imperial court! Each one of them spoke nicely! They are high-ranking officials! They only know how to point fingers in Kyoto! How do you know the bitter cold at the border?"
Qin Rushuang smiled, "I appreciate your brother's kindness. But I'd better let His Majesty investigate this matter. He won't feel at ease if he doesn't. It's better to let him investigate properly. It's better to punish him or keep me away." The imperial court can put his heart at ease."
Speaking of this, Shen Xiaoyang suddenly changed his tone and asked: "Why did you ask His Majesty to allow you to reconcile with Xie Xun today? Didn't you already have an agreement with Qian Ertong before..."
"Brother!" Qin Rushuang quickly stopped him, "Walls have ears. Let's find a place to discuss these matters separately some other time. You only need to know that everything I am doing now is arranged. Brother, there is no need to worry."
Shen Xiaoyang nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
Qin Rushuang raised his head and saw behind Shen Xiaoyang, the fourth prince Xie Yang was walking from this side.
So Qin Rushuang started talking about another topic.
"After all, my fate with the prince has ended. I can help him as much as I can. I want to continue to help him by his side, but now that I am in this situation, I am really tired... I don't want to have anything to do with Prince Huai's Mansion anymore. What's the matter? I'm afraid the prince won't agree"...
Shen Xiaoyang immediately understood that her words were not meant for him. Qin Rushuang should have made her own arrangements.
So he followed her words, "Don't worry, if he dares to pester you, I will make the decision for you! You said how much you have paid for Prince Huai's Mansion, and he is still like this... even if he wants to continue to be with you , it’s definitely not because I like you, but because of your merits and the general’s government behind you..."
Xie Yang, who passed behind them, secretly listened to these words and showed a thoughtful expression.
King Huai is already in the limelight, and Princess Huai really shouldn’t be allowed to stay with King Huai any longer...
Otherwise, such a help would be a big disadvantage to his plan to seize the throne...
