Chapter 529 On the first day of the new year, the court is discussing matters
The emperor’s sister-in-law is still here listening, she is still pregnant with the emperor’s brother’s child!
How could the emperor's brother say it so arrogantly, completely ignoring the emperor's sister-in-law's feelings?
"Brother, you used to fight against your father because of Wantao's refusal to marry Dongfang Muze. At that time, Wantao admired your brother very much and regarded you as a hero.
Now that it's the emperor's turn, why has he lost his blood? Instead of driving that third princess of the Northern Barbarians back, why should Wantao go and receive her?"
Princess Wantao didn't know how serious the situation in the Northern Barbarians was, but no matter how serious it was, could it be as serious as when the four kingdoms surrounded it?
She didn't believe that if the imperial brother didn't want to get married, there would be nothing he could do.
No matter how bad it is, you should avoid the emperor's sister-in-law, lest she get sad and get pregnant.
Is it possible that the emperor's brother's every possible care for the emperor's sister-in-law is not enough to protect the imperial power?
"Brother Imperial, you can go to whomever you like to receive you. Anyway, I won't go."
Princess Wantao stood up and came to Chu Yunxi's side.
"Don't be angry, Sister-in-law, Wantao will always be by your side. No matter what, Wantao will come to the palace every day from now on to relieve your boredom."
Her obviously protective gesture made Chu Yunxi feel warm in her heart. She took Princess Wantao's hand and said softly:
"Wantao, the emperor's sister-in-law also hopes that you can receive the third princess of the Northern Barbarians."
"Royal sister-in-law!"
Princess Wantao frowned, she wanted to say, the emperor's sister-in-law should not learn those pedantic rules of being gentle and respectful, or she would suffer in the end.
Just like her mother-in-law, she had been submissive all her life, but she could not win the sincerity of her father.
But since Jun Lingyun was still nearby, she changed her tune.
"I know that the emperor's sister-in-law is generous, but I'm afraid that some people will take the emperor's sister-in-law's generosity as a bully."
After she finished speaking, she did not forget to look at Jun Lingyun angrily.
Jun Lingyun glanced lightly, and Princess Wantao felt a little guilty.
After all, Jun Lingyun is also the emperor, so she is guilty of the following.
She remembered how well the emperor treated her. He was indeed a good brother, but now it seemed that he was not necessarily a good husband.
Chu Yunxi was so moved that she pulled Princess Wantao to sit next to her and whispered a few words to her. Princess Wantao's eyes widened.
"really?"
Chu Yunxi smiled and nodded. "When have I ever lied to you?"
Princess Wantao immediately turned from anger to joy.
"Okay, I'll take this job."
She also leaned close to Chu Yunxi's ear.
"Don't worry, Sister-in-law of the Emperor, I will definitely entangle the third princess of the Northern Barbarians so that she has no time to approach the Emperor's brother."
After she finished speaking, she stood up and left happily, thinking of going back quickly and recording all the interesting places in the capital.
Jun Lingyun glanced at Chu Yunxi and was very satisfied. Yes, it seemed that he had taken his words to heart.
"Come here and announce that the court officials of the third rank and above will come to court to discuss important matters of the court."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Jun Lingyun gave the order, and someone from the palace immediately took the order to summon him.
Outside the palace, the ministers were still walking around to pay New Year's greetings and smooth relations with each other, when they received the news that the emperor had summoned them.
They didn't know what big thing had happened, so they had to go back to their hometown in a hurry, change their official uniforms, and rush to the palace.
When they learned that the emperor only summoned ministers of third rank or above, everyone who was summoned felt a sense of honor.
Those who arrived first were waiting in the court hall. Seeing that the prisoner Zifeng had not arrived, they had no choice but to ask Prime Minister Cao.
"Prime Minister Cao, do you know that the emperor has something important to do and summoned us at short notice?"
Prime Minister Cao actually knows a thing or two.
"I heard that an envoy from the Northern Barbarian Kingdom came and wanted to make a truce with our Yunxiao Kingdom."
The courtiers were surprised. No wonder the prince did not go to court. It seemed that he was going to entertain the envoys.
"So that's the case. It's indeed a big deal."
"I wonder what tricks this Northern Barbarian Kingdom is trying to play? The previous peace talks have always been one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes."
"Humph, it's just that we are short of food again, and we can only delay the attack."
"The Emperor has arrived!"
The little eunuch sang loudly, and the ministers quickly stood back to their seats.
"Long live my emperor, long live, long live."
"Ping Sheng has disturbed the rest of my beloved ladies. It is actually a big matter that I need to discuss with my beloved sires."
Jun Lingyun spoke politely, and the courtiers were convinced. Prime Minister Cao stepped forward to express his position on behalf of the courtiers.
"I am willing to share the emperor's worries."
Jun Lingyun spoke calmly:
"I am ready to recognize a foster brother."
Yi, righteous brother? The courtiers were a little confused for a moment. Wasn't they summoned to court to discuss peace talks with the Northern Barbarians?
Who else could make the king of a country consider him a sworn brother? Why was there no warning at all?
"Your Majesty, I don't know, who do you want to recognize as your adoptive brother?"
Prime Minister Cao stepped forward to ask a question, and Jun Lingyun shifted his gaze to Bai Xiao, who was standing aside.
"Come forward."
Bai Xiao was stunned. Is the master looking at him? Bai Xiao looked around and saw that there was no one else around him.
The courtiers also followed Jun Lingyun's eyes and did not understand who the emperor was looking at.
Bai Xiao was simply ignored by them. How could a guard become the emperor's adopted brother? Isn't that the most ridiculous thing in the world?
Bai Xiao didn't want to move at first, but when he looked at Jun Lingyun again, his eyes still stayed on him.
Bai Xiao could only ask with his eyes, was the master calling him? Jun Lingyun actually nodded.
Bai Xiao had no choice but to walk to the front with slow and uncertain steps, under the gaze of all the important officials of the court.
The courtiers immediately became furious.
"This, this, why did he come forward?"
"Your Majesty, you are not going to accept a guard as your adoptive brother, are you?"
Jun Lingyun gave the minister who asked the question a definite answer.
"Exactly, I am planning to publicly sworn sworn vows to Bai Xiao at Chunhui Tower the day after tomorrow."
The courtiers' jaws could no longer close.
Listening to the emperor's intention, not only do you want to sworn brothers with a guard, but you also want to make your sworn relationship public and announce it to the world?
If the Queen and Princess Shengya were of equal status and became sworn sisters, it would be even better, and everyone would be happy to see it happen.
What kind of joke is this, your Majesty? How can a bodyguard become a relative of the emperor, even if he is rewarded with more gold, silver and jewels, no matter how good his performance is?
If Bai Xiao becomes the emperor's sworn brother, wouldn't that mean his status is higher than those of these ministers?
The emperor had just given the Chu family a huge amount of face, and then he wanted to give Bai Xiao a face that was even bigger than the sky. This was really going his own way.
Bai Xiao was so shocked that he couldn't recover. His master wanted to be his brother?
After a brief silence in the main hall, there was a sound of opposition, and the courtiers were excited.
"Your Majesty, Bai Xiao has no roots and foundation, how can he become a relative of the emperor?"
"Your Majesty, you are the most powerful person in the world, and you control the fate of the world. But you cannot just rely on your own preferences, ignore the hard work of the people in the world, and reward them at will. This has chilled the hearts of the people in the world. Please think twice, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, as Bai Xiao is your personal bodyguard, loyalty is his duty. If you appreciate him, you can reward him with farmland and a house to show your emperor's favor!"
"Your Majesty, the General Chu's Mansion is the Queen's natal family. You have not shied away from criticism and reused the Chu family. You have given the Chu family supreme honor and made the Chu family the most powerful family, almost as powerful as the Xiao family back then. Now you have reused close servants, ministers, etc.
Where are the people who are loyal to the king?"
"I risk my life to remonstrate and ask the emperor to take back my order!"