After several attempts by the Supreme Emperor to no avail, he could only signal for Jia She to withdraw.
Although the Supreme Emperor had been prepared in his heart, he was still angry when he saw that each of his ministers had completely turned to Emperor Longqing, or simply refused to help each other.
Prince Yi Zhong suddenly said: "Grandfather, our Ming Dynasty has recently produced a young hero. He fought on the grasslands and cooperated with Sun Chuanting to defeat the Hou Jin Dynasty. Later, he went to Japan to suppress the rebellion and defeated the shogunate rebels with 10,000 soldiers and defeated 200,000 rebels.
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The Supreme Emperor became interested: "Oh? Our Ming Dynasty has produced such a young hero. Come in quickly and let me have a look."
Emperor Longqing: "Then according to the emperor's wishes, Xue Hong, the Marquis of Bo Wen, will be announced."
Xue Hong followed the eunuch with swift strides, walked into the back hall, bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, Xue Hong, see you, Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor."
Emperor Longqing nodded with satisfaction: "Ai Qing, please get up. The Supreme Emperor has heard about you, so he wants to meet you, the rising star of the Ming Dynasty."
Xue Hong: "We all relied on Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor Hongfu, and all his colleagues worked together. The soldiers fought bloody battles, and Hong did not dare to monopolize the credit."
The Supreme Emperor looked at Xue Hong carefully and praised repeatedly: "What a gentle and elegant young man. If I hadn't heard Yi Zhong talk about your military exploits, I would have almost thought that you were a civil servant who was a scholar in the imperial examination."
Emperor Longqing said: "Father, I don't know anything about this. Xue Aiqing was originally from Jinling to help the Yuan Dynasty. Later, because the Ministry of Industry was in urgent need of talents, he recommended himself and now serves in the Ministry of Industry."
The Supreme Emperor: "Since you are a talented scholar, why not become a Jinshi before entering the court?"
Xue Hong: "Serving the country to share its worries has nothing to do with fame. Although I have a thorough understanding of the classics, I am better at investigating things. Therefore, the Ministry of Industry is more suitable for minor officials."
The Supreme Emperor: "What a good boy who is dedicated to serving the country. By the way, your surname is Xue, and you are from Jinling? What is the connection between the Xue family of Jinling and you?"
Xue Hong: "I am the head of the Xue family in Jinling. The Supreme Emperor has appointed the son of Xue Gongxiao, a native of Ziweishe. Now, with your majesty's grace, I have left the family due to my merits and established a new family."
The Supreme Emperor stroked his beard and said with a kind face: "Well, after the meritorious service, the country is loyal. By the way, are you married now?"
Xue Hong understood that as long as he dared to say no, he would definitely not be able to escape from the marriage. In this case, he would have to take the initiative! Strike first to gain advantage, and strike later to suffer disaster.
Xue Hong: "Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor, I already have someone I like. I dare to ask Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor, to grant me your marriage today."
The Supreme Emperor stopped stroking his beard for a moment. Why is there someone who is mainly anti-customer?
Although Emperor Longqing wanted to make Xue Hong his junior, he couldn't find a suitable princess, so he wanted to sell Xue Hong a favor: "Oh? I wonder which girl it is that made my Xue Aiqing fall in love with her?"
Xue Hong tried her best to be shameless, suppressing her blushing face, and said word by word: "It is Xue Baochai, the daughter of Mr. Xue, who gave birth to Ziwei in Jinling."
Prince Yi Zhong: "You and she are not brother and sister...how can this be..."
Halfway through his words, Prince Yi Zhong suddenly remembered that Xue Hong had nothing to do with the Xue family now! Moreover, Xue Hong and Xue Baochai had no blood relationship in the first place.
Emperor Longqing was also a little surprised. After all, Xue Hong's incident was similar to a TM story.
First, the young orphan was taken home by Mr. Xue, and then the young man took care of the family business and turned the tide when the Xue family was about to collapse.
Later, he traveled thousands of miles, was granted the title of Marquis for his meritorious service, and suppressed the rebellion in Japan.
Now I have to get married to my "sworn sister", which is even more exciting than The West Chamber!!
Emperor Longqing coughed slightly to cover up his embarrassment: "My beloved, if you and Xue Baochai are in love with each other in this matter, then I will make the decision for you!"
As for the orders of parents, they were not enough in front of the emperor.
Emperor Longqing didn't even bother to ask Aunt Xue's opinion, it was just a formality. Did she dare to say she disagreed? Just kidding!
"Xia Shouzhong, go to the queen in the harem and ask her to help ask Xue Baochai about her feelings, and then report back."
Xue Hong felt very uncomfortable under the strange looks of Emperor Longqing, Emperor Taishang, and Prince Yi Zhong.
But Xue Hong was worried that someone would use the Emperor's birthday to cause trouble, so he was ready to strike first!
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In the harem, Yuan Chun took Baochai's hand and turned to Jia Baoyu in two sentences.
Although Yuanchun is in the harem, he has generally heard about Xue Hong, and his record is frighteningly high. As long as Xue Hong knows how to advance and retreat, and does not take credit for himself, he will most likely be able to maintain a family's prosperity for hundreds of years!
And I heard that Xue Hong loved Xue Baochai and Xue Pan the most. He taught them through words and deeds since childhood, and now Xue Pan is able to establish a family.
Compared to Yuanchun, I just want to say, why doesn't she let such a brother take a stand? If she had a brother like Xue Hong, would she still need to enter the palace?
Taking a step back, even if Xue Hong does not help Baochai's mother-in-law's family in the future, wouldn't there be Xue Pan who will inherit the Xue family's family business? With the Xue family's wealth, it is more than enough to protect Baoyu and make him a wealthy and idle person for the rest of his life.
As for making Jia Baoyu a marquis and prime minister, Yuan Chun didn't even dare to think about it. He still knew exactly what kind of virtue his younger brother had.
After all, Jia Baoyu was brought up by Yuanchun. Once, Jia Baoyu even wanted to eat the rouge on Yuanchun's mouth. After Yuanchun punished Jia Baoyu, he never dared to mention it again.
How could Baochai not know what Yuanchun meant, but she just answered politely from time to time.
She has also heard about Jia Baoyu's virtues. Not only compared with his elder brother Hong, but also compared with his elder brother Xue Pan, he is far behind.
"Jun Xue, the Queen has invited you."
After hearing this, Baochai said goodbye to Yuanchun and left with the palace maid.
When I met Queen Yin, there was no one around her except a few maids.
Queen Yin stretched out her hand and called: "Come, Baochai, sit here."
Baochai couldn't refuse, so she had to sit next to Queen Yin obediently.
Queen Yin took Baochai's little hand and looked slightly disappointed: "I have only a few naughty princes in my lifetime and no daughters.
Every time I see the well-behaved daughters around other sisters, I can't help but feel envious.
Baochai, as soon as I saw you today, I fell in love with you as a child.
Baochai, I have a merciless request. I wonder...can you deny that I will be a foster mother? So that I can fulfill my wish to have both children."
Although Baochai was surprised, he knew how to assess the situation. If he refused, Empress Yin would definitely become enemies. So after thinking about it for a moment, Baochai stood up and bowed down: "Baochai has met his adoptive mother."
Queen Yin was so happy that tears appeared in her eyes, and she kept saying: "Good boy, let your mother take a look."
Empress Yin hugged Baochai and let Baochai lean into her arms. She sat quietly like this, as if she was not a queen holding a phoenix seal, but just an ordinary loving mother.
A maid came over quickly and said, "Reply to your Majesty, Prime Minister Xia Nei has come to send a message to Your Majesty, asking Miss Bao if she is willing to be engaged to Lord Xue, the Marquis of Bowen, and stay together for the rest of her life."
Queen Yin's charming face showed surprise: "Hou Wenwen? He is not Baochai's... That's right, now that Hou Wenwen has left the clan, it naturally doesn't matter in terms of etiquette.
Baochai, tell your mother boldly that if you are willing, you are willing, and if you are not willing, you are unwilling, and your mother will support you."
Baochai was shocked and ashamed, but she still whispered: "I am willing to listen to your majesty and mother's arrangements."
Queen Yin saw that Baochai's neck was red with embarrassment, so she asked her maid to take Baochai to Aunt Xue first.
After Baochai left, Queen Yin let out a long sigh: "Eunuch Xia, come out!"
Xia Shouzhong came out from behind a curtain, holding a fly whisk: "My Lady, in that case, I will go and return the order."
Queen Yin: "Well, thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Xia."
Xia Shouzhong: "I resign."
It's true that Queen Yin likes Baochai. After all, who doesn't like soft, waxy and cute girls? Especially when compared with the careless monkey princes born to Queen Yin, it's even better.
But no matter how much you like her, you won’t accept her as your adopted daughter. In the final analysis, it’s just political investment. You win over Xue Hong on behalf of Emperor Longqing. In this way, in disguise, you can fulfill Emperor Longqing’s wish to make Xue Hong his family member.
Moreover, Xue Hong is still young and will most likely be the minister of the next emperor in the future.
Now Empress Yin's sons are all hoping to ascend to the throne. If Xue Hong can help...
Taking a step back, even if several of Queen Yin’s future princes fail to ascend to the throne, they will even be...
But because of the friendship between Baochai and Queen Yin, Xue Hong would also take care of the Yin family to prevent the Yin family from being completely lonely.