For some reason, it seems that whenever my father encounters questions about Fang Jun, he always gets emotional and impulsive...
Li Chengqian quickly stopped the emperor and said quickly: "Father, please calm down, you have misunderstood..."
"Misunderstand?"
His Majesty Li Er glared and said, "Another misunderstanding?"
Li Chengqian explained: "It's not that Fang Jun fell in love with the daughter of Xu Jingzong's family, but that Xu Jingzong was greedy for dowry money and wanted to marry his daughter to Duke Chao. Fang Jun and the Xu family were childhood playmates.
, couldn't bear to see his life ruined, so he asked his sons and ministers to ask his father to choose suitable candidates among the noble children, and to grant marriage to the two sisters of the Xu family.
There is one less scandal in the court.”
His Majesty Li Er felt a little embarrassed. He really had a misunderstanding...
But then he raised his thick eyebrows and asked incredulously: "Dong Chao? Qian Jiulong?"
Li Chengqian smiled bitterly and said: "Exactly. Duke Chao Guo is already seventy years old this year. His first wife has been dead for decades, and he has married several others, but they all divorced within a few years. The palace has collected more than a hundred beauties from all over the world.
People, there are rumors among the people that this Duke of Chao Kingdom has a weird habit in bed and takes pleasure in sadism. I don’t know how many young girls have been ravaged and died suddenly for no reason. However, no one complained, and the government naturally
It is impossible to thoroughly investigate a Duke... This time, it must have been Duke Chao who was greedy for the beauty of Xu's daughter and promised a large dowry, which made Xu Jingzong obsessed with money and regardless of his daughter's life and death..."
"boom!"
His Majesty Li Er slammed the table and said angrily: "This is really unreasonable! How can this person be so hateful even if tiger poison does not eat its seeds? In the past, I was the eighteenth bachelor of the Prince of Qin's palace. I have always been very kind and graceful, and the same is true for Xu Jingzong.
He never criticized him harshly because of his character, but instead took pity on his talents, promoted him many times, and made him noble. However, this man abandoned his eldest son in the wilderness, and now he is asking for fame, but he only hears that he is a swindler. There are even rumors that he intends to kill him.
My daughter married in Lingnan! Is there such a shameless person in the world?"
He doted on his children very much, so he became even more disgusted with Xu Jingzong's behavior of treating his children as goods for sale, and he was filled with anger!
"In this way, my son went to the palace to find Concubine Yang, and told her that I had something to say, asking her to adopt the Xu family's twin sisters as adopted daughters, grant them the title of princess, and then choose the one who lives up to her own integrity among the noble children and marry her!
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When Li Chengqian heard this, he immediately became happy and saluted: "My father is wise, criticizes and guides, uproots the root and blocks the source, which will definitely make the upright people in the world very happy!"
The Xu sisters are granted the title of princess. Once they get married, they will be married off!
What does it mean to get married?
That is, the husband's family has no obligation to prepare betrothal gifts. All the extravagant expenses for getting married and the source of living after marriage come from royal rewards!
Of course, if you can honor the princess or the princess, who would have the nerve to carry a small gift without paying for it?
But obviously, once the Xu family sisters get married, the emperor must have a decree for her husband's family, just wait at home obediently, and you won't need to pay a penny... There is no betrothal gift from the husband's family, so Xu Jingzong naturally has nothing to accept, "Sell your daughter."
The plan to get rich naturally came to nothing.
It's simply too cruel...
His Majesty Li Er snorted and wanted to convict Xu Jingzong, but he thought that the eighteen bachelors of the Qin Prince's Palace had gradually withered in recent years, and there were not many left. The years of hard work could not be erased.
, and besides, this matter was only Xu Jingzong’s family matter in the final analysis. Even if the emperor was involved in it, it would be considered overstepping the bounds, so he had to give it up.
But not having the heart to punish Xu Jingzong does not mean that Qian Jiulong cannot be triggered.
Xu Jingzong was one of the eighteen bachelors of the Prince of Qin's palace, and he was Li Er's teammate. Qian Jiulong was just a slave beside the late emperor. He stole the position of Duke after making some achievements. In the eyes of Li Er, he was nothing.
!His meritorious service has allowed him to enjoy glory and wealth for so many years, which is almost even. Now that he is old and disrespectful, it is really disgusting and disgusting!
"The decree is passed that Duke Qian Jiulong of Chao State is indulged in pleasure and his private morality has fallen short. He will immediately remove the dukedom of Chao State and demote him to the rank of Duke of Fuyang County. He will be forced to shut himself up and think about his mistakes, and he will not be able to leave the house within a year!"
The chamberlains and guards in the palace all lowered their heads and kept silent, not daring to express their anger.
I despise the misbehaving Duke Chao from the bottom of my heart. He just wants to live and enjoy his life in the palace while he is old. He waits to pass on his title to his descendants after his death. How can a lowly servant who was convicted and demoted to a slave have the fortune he has today?
You don’t know what kind of bad luck you have, but you are still greedy and not enough to cause trouble. Are you dumbfounded this time?
It’s so good that I was given the title of Duke of the country and flew away in vain...
It's really a death wish.
Li Chengqian bowed and obeyed the order: "My son, I will obey the imperial edict!"
His Majesty Li Er was a little irritated, waved his hand and said: "My son, go and do it quickly! It's all Fang Er who is a stick, what are you doing to provoke these ** things when you have nothing to do? These bastards, no one has peace of mind
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After Li Chengqian arrived directly, he went to Concubine Yang's residence to convey the emperor's will.
Concubine Yang didn't know the reason, so she was a little surprised. She ordered someone to serve fragrant tea and snacks to the prince, and then asked: "Why does your majesty interfere with the marriage of a junior?"
It's not that the emperor shouldn't interfere, but although Xu Jingzong is one of the emperor's subordinates, the relationship has always been distant and not close. What's more, it is not the marriage of Xu Jingzong's son, but two daughters?
Li Chengqian smiled and explained the cause and effect.
Concubine Yang understood and said helplessly: "Why does Fang Er, a stickman, keep meddling in other people's business? In any case, this is the Xu family's family affairs. If he is an outsider and takes care of so much, I'm afraid gossip will spread all over the place... That's all, how could this kid ever do it?"
Are you afraid of gossip? Since His Highness is willing to run away from it, and since His Majesty is willing to issue an edict, how can I dare to shirk it? I will send someone to the Xu family later and accept the two sisters as righteous daughters."
Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Thank you so much, Madam."
Concubine Yang said slightly angrily: "How can one family talk to each other? The prince is getting older and doesn't come to play in this palace anymore. He has become quite alienated."
Li Chengqian hurriedly said: "Where is the alienation? My third brother and I are brothers and have always regarded the empress as our biological mother. The admiration in our hearts has never diminished by half. It's just that we are older and have more courage on our shoulders. We always have to mention our father.
It's about sharing worries, so I've reduced the number of visits to the palace, and I hope your Majesty won't be surprised."
He and Li Ke were the same age and were born only a few months apart. They were raised together under the name of Empress Changsun of Lizheng Palace when they were young. Naturally, they often came to visit and play with Concubine Yang. Therefore, they were very fond of Concubine Yang, a gentle woman who was completely different from her mother, Empress Changsun.
I have a lot of good feelings and am very close.
Naturally, there was no restraint at this time.
Having said this, Concubine Yang looked at the prince and said: "Your Highness supports Ke'er to go to Silla this time, which is nothing less than a great kindness. I would like to express my gratitude to the prince..."
Concubine Yang lightly gathered her skirt, looked at the prince with a faint smile, her beautiful eyes were gleaming, and said softly: "Your Highness's kindness is really a blessing for Ke'er. But in this way, Ke'er's revenge will be eliminated.
But it is inevitable that His Highness will be criticized and wronged."
She was born in the former Sui royal family and was the former Sui emperor, so she naturally knew these things well.
The more you see clearly, the more you understand how difficult it is for the prince to do this. This kind of generosity is rare, and naturally he is deeply moved...
Li Chengqian was startled and stood up in a hurry, but did not dare to step forward to help him. As a prince, having physical contact with his father's wives and concubines was a taboo among the taboos!
I had no choice but to hold each other up with empty hands and said quickly: "Why is your Majesty like this? When I was a child, I was extremely naughty and was repeatedly punished by my mother. Every time, I was advised by my Majesty, which made me suffer a lot of physical pain. My Majesty treated me like a child.
I am born, my third brother is connected by blood, and we are a family. Naturally, I hope that everyone will be well! The talent of my third brother is the best among all the brothers, but I have occupied the position of crown prince because of my reputation and righteousness. I can't learn anything with my talents.
Stretched, depressed and unfulfilled, I naturally feel guilty in my heart...Now that the queen does not blame me for letting my third brother go to the bitter cold land of Silla, I am still grateful in my heart. How dare I be such a big gift to the queen? Please get up quickly, queen,
It’s a shame, kid!”
For the dignified prince of a country to be able to call himself "child" shows that he is sincere and not delusional...
Concubine Yang expressed her gratitude, stood up, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and was about to speak when she saw the maid who was usually close to her hurriedly running in from outside.
So unruly? Insolent!"
The maid was startled, and she quickly saluted with blessings and apologized: "I was in a hurry and lost my etiquette. I hope your highness will forgive me."
Li Chengqian has a kind personality, how could he punish others like this?
He smiled gently and said: "It's okay... I just don't know what's important, why is it so [m.] urgent?"
The maid's eyes lit up and she said urgently: "Your Highness, Madam, just now Princess Danyang entered the palace crying and ran to the Dragon Palace to find your majesty, saying that she wanted your majesty to sentence her to separation from General Xue, and then put her feet in front of her, Xue's feet behind her.
The general also came into the palace, with his upper body bare and dozens of thorns on his back. The sharp thorns on the thorns pricked his back with blood. He threatened that if His Majesty punished separation, he would be killed in front of the Tai Chi Hall. Please also ask
Your Majesty covered his hair and covered his face because he has no face to see the elders from Hedong..."
Li Chengqian and Concubine Yang looked at each other.
What's going on?
How could Xue Wanche, who has always been rough, brave and tough, act like an angry little daughter-in-law and resort to the trick of "covering his face with his hair"?