After the emperor finished speaking, he also realized something. He looked at the third prince, who was always aloof, and his tone was a little cautious: "I didn't tell you before that I once knew Ye Bing. First, it was because many years had passed.
Things didn't go well, and your mother and Ye Bing also became estranged because of something."
"The second reason is because I don't think it's necessary. I'm not willing to talk about such old things until a certain time."
"Do you blame me for not telling you this?"
Hearing what the emperor said, the third prince was stunned for a few seconds, and then said: "Father, what are you talking about? This is your business. It is normal that I don't know. Although I have some
I am surprised by what happened back then, but I have no reason to blame you no matter what."
The emperor looked at the third prince and after confirming that what the third prince said came from his heart and did not have any dissatisfaction, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Just don't blame me." The emperor sighed, "I always feel that I owe you something over the years. When your legs are completely healed, I will pass on the position of prince to you."
The emperor raised his hand and stopped the third prince who wanted to speak. He said: "The position of prince should have been yours. When you were injured, I wanted to make you the prince. But at that time, the ministers objected and you were too much.
He was too young, so I chose a slow strategy."
"Now that your legs are likely to be healed, the position of prince must be yours."
The third prince's eyes darkened.
He has always known that his father is very fond of him, and this is indispensable because of his mother. But no matter what, his father's preference for him is unique among ordinary families, let alone the royal family.
.
Everyone would be very shy about the matter of heirs, but his father could directly discuss the matter with him.
Even though he knew that position was within easy reach for him, but...
The third prince said in a deep voice: "Father, would it be more appropriate to consider this matter in the long term? Not to mention that the second brother has been in the position of the prince for many years. If you say that you should abolish the prince, you will abolish the prince. The important ministers in the court will definitely be dissatisfied.
, coupled with the prestige my second brother has accumulated in the court over the years, I will be afraid that you will be in trouble when the time comes."
What the Third Prince could think of, how could the Emperor not think of it?
The emperor chuckled lightly: "You don't have to worry about this matter. I have my own plan. What you need to do now is to cooperate with Xiao Mingke's treatment and get well as soon as possible."
The third prince paused and nodded in agreement.
The third prince stayed with the emperor and talked for a long time before leaving.
Fengyun pushed the third prince on the road to the palace: "Your Highness, what the emperor just said is obviously similar to your own plan. Why don't you go with the flow and just do what the emperor said?"
The third prince's eyes were light: "Father said he has his own arrangements."
"But Your Highness, your own plan is also perfect." Fengyun didn't understand the third prince's thoughts.
Before meeting Miss Xiao, His Highness had a plan to seize the throne, but it was never implemented. After meeting Miss Xiao, His Highness began to make plans.
According to His Highness's original plan, the Prince can step down from that position this year, and there is no need to wait too long.
Hearing what Feng Yun said, the third prince did not say anything, but looked into the distance.
He probably understood what his father meant.
For example, my father said that the position of prince has always been given to him.
Although the second brother currently sits in the position of prince, he has the title of prince but no real prince. For many years, the second brother has not been able to participate in political affairs. Rather than being a prince, he is more like an idler.
Prince.
On the other hand, he has been with his father since he was a child. He can enter the royal study at will and often helps his father review memorials. This is a privilege that only he can have among many princes.
And those ministers seemed to think that since his legs were crippled, no matter how powerful he was or how much he interfered in government affairs, it would not have any impact, so those ministers did not say anything more over the years.
He even looked at him differently because of his ability.
These details really don't matter at the moment.
But if his legs get better and he can stand up, these will become bargaining chips for him and his second brother to compete for that position.
At least judging from these things, the second brother had no chance of winning against him.
Because even if those ministers don't like him and feel that what he does is inappropriate, he still holds the biggest trump card in his hand, and that is - the Holy Family.
To put it bluntly, it depends on who the emperor likes more.
From this point of view, he has already won.
As for what his father's plan was, he didn't know, but no matter what... he had already promised her the position of queen.
Thinking of Chiyang, the third prince's delicate eyebrows softened. No matter what, he would do it.
…
Chiyang returned to the General Protector's Mansion and saw Ye Sheng guarding the door at a glance.
"Sister, what you did in the palace today has spread throughout the entire imperial city." Ye Sheng walked beside Chiyang and winked at Chiyang, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, beat Princess Yong'an."
I’m convinced and asked Princess Yong’an to apologize to you in front of so many people, but it’s really…”
Chiyang glanced at him: "What is it really?"
Ye Sheng raised his thumb towards Chiyang: "It's really amazing!" Ye Sheng said with a smile, "Who doesn't know that in Daxia Kingdom, Princess Yong'an is the person who is placed at the top of the heart by the Queen Mother, who can make Yong'an
The princess apologizes to you in public, sister, I’m afraid you are the only one in Daxia!”
"Even if the Queen Mother likes her, she can't be unreasonable." Chiyang said calmly, "She was the one who made the first move in this matter. I can't just stand up and fight her, right?"
Ye Sheng agreed with this point: "My sister is right. Even if the other party is from the royal family, our Ye family will never be afraid. You have done a good job!"
If the Ye family had given in just because the other party was Princess Yong'an, whom the Queen Mother cared about, then the Ye family would not be in the current situation.
What the Ye family lacks most is a backbone that would rather break than bend.
Chiyang soon met Ye Bing and Gu Yu.
"Mother." Chiyang obediently called Ye Bing and Gu Yu, "Aunt."
Ye Bing's expression was indifferent: "We already know what happened today. Although your actions did not disgrace the Ye family's reputation, after what happened today, you and the royal family should be completely separated."
It was okay to offend Concubine Rong before, but this time it was the Queen Mother and Princess Yong'an who were offended. This completely blocked the road to marrying into the royal family.
Chiyang raised his eyebrows slightly, not paying attention.
Gu Yu also said at this time: "It doesn't matter if you don't marry into the royal family. With the Ye family here, Ming Ke will definitely be able to find a suitable husband. Marrying into the royal family is not necessarily the best choice for Ming Ke."
.”
Ye Sheng nodded: "Yes, there are too many rules in the palace, it's better to be more comfortable outside."
Ye Sheng himself also has an out-of-the-box temperament. He has been working as a companion to the third prince for so many years. For him, his days in the palace can only be described in two words: difficult.
"Whether you can marry into the royal family is not your task in the first place." Ye Bing looked at Chiyang and said slowly, "It's just that I'm worried that you have offended Concubine Rong and the Queen Mother. People in this imperial city,
I'm afraid something will be arranged for the two of them."
People's words are scary.
This is what Ye Bing is worried about.
Chiyang smiled: "Mom, if those words can't hurt me, I'm not afraid either."
Gu Yu was also very open-minded: "Even if I can't stay in Daxia anymore, it's still a good idea to go somewhere else. In my opinion, as long as you live a good life, it will be the same no matter where you are."
Ye Bing also nodded.
If it didn't work out, she took Mingguo and left Daxia.
Chiyang never thought that in just a few seconds, Ye Bing had already conceived a plan in his mind about where they would go after leaving Daxia. She actually wanted to tell Ye Bing about the matter that the emperor asked her.
, but Gu Yu was here, so she couldn't say anything, so she could only wait patiently.
At this moment, the guard at the gate of the Protector General's Mansion hurried in: "Madam, Miss, Eunuch Song is here!"
Eunuch Song?!
As soon as these three words came out of the guard's mouth, everyone couldn't help but stand up.
There are many father-in-laws named Song in the palace, but the only one who can be called Eunuch Song is the one next to the emperor.
Why did the person next to the emperor come to Ye's house at this time?
Everyone looked towards Chiyang.
Not long after Chi Yang came back from the palace, Eunuch Song came over. It was obvious that Eunuch Song's intention... no, or rather the emperor's intention, it could only be Chi Yang.
Ye Bing frowned slightly.
Based on her previous friendship with the emperor, she did not think that the emperor would come here to specifically embarrass her daughter at this time.
But why...
Why did the emperor send Eunuch Song here at this time?
Ye Bing and Gu Yu looked at each other, and both saw doubts in each other's eyes.
But no matter what, it's not the time to be doubtful. Even if you don't know why, you have to go out.
Chiyang's face looked very innocent.
She didn't know what was going on.
Chiyang and Ye Sheng followed Ye Bing and Gu Yu.
Ye Sheng quietly reached out and poked Chiyang's arm: "Sister, do you know why Eunuch Song is here?"
"I don't know." Chiyang said, "We'll know after it passes."
Eunuch Song was here to deliver the edict. He looked serious when he read out the edict, but after reading it, he looked at Ye Bing and Gu Yu with smiles in his eyes: "Mrs. Ye, Miss Ye Bing, these things are all ordered by the emperor."
Our family sent it to Miss Mingguo. The emperor liked Miss Mingguo very much when he saw her today and left Miss Mingguo talking for a long time."
"Miss Mingo's future is limitless."
"..."
Ye Bing and Gu Yu were caught off guard by the scene in front of them.
But no matter what, I still smiled and thanked him.
Eunuch Song waved his hand: "We have brought all our things and words, so we will leave first. You should take good care of Miss Mingguo. In the future, there will be few people in the imperial city who can compare with Miss Mingguo."
After Ye Bing and Gu Yu sent Eunuch Song off, they looked at the rewards all over the yard and fell into deep thought.
They had just finished saying that Chiyang probably had no fate to marry into the royal family, and it was very likely that because of Concubine Rong and the Queen Mother, she would not be able to stay in Daxia, so the reward from the emperor arrived directly.
And the rewards are also very intriguing.
All are treasures in pairs...
The emperor's deep love for the late empress is obvious to all. The emperor rewarded Chiyang with these things. Of course, there is no love between men and women. So there is only one reason for such rewards.
Some of the royal family's children have fallen in love with Chiyang, which means they are anxious to settle him down.
As for who that person is and why the emperor cares about him so much, the answer is self-evident.
Ye Bing frowned.
Regardless of the friendship with the emperor, no one wants their daughter to marry a man who cannot stand on his legs.
Chiyang didn't expect that the emperor would do something like this, and he couldn't react at the moment.
Gu Yu pulled away Ye Sheng who wanted to stay and say something, leaving space and time for Ye Bing and Chiyang.
After everyone left, Ye Bing looked at the rewards all over the yard and sighed slightly.
"The emperor means to betroth you to the third prince." Ye Bing said bluntly, "What are you thinking? If you are not willing, I will go see the emperor about this matter."
Although Chiyang had already made an agreement with the third prince, no matter what, she still had to pretend in front of Ye Bing.
"No need." Chiyang shook his head, "Mom, I think this is good."
"Very good?" Ye Bing raised his eyebrows and looked at Chiyang, "Do you know how much the emperor dotes on the third prince, what will happen to the third prince after the emperor abdicates and the prince ascends the throne?"
"If the third prince's legs are intact, he will be a man that all the young women in Daxia want to marry. But now..." Ye Bing was silent for a few seconds before saying, "It is true that he is not a good match."
Now it is not possible to reveal the fact that the third prince's legs can recover. Chiyang thought for a while and said: "Mother, in fact, this matter is not that serious. Besides, thunder and rain are all your kindness. If the emperor wants
If you want to grant a marriage, even if you, mother, have a relationship with the emperor, you probably can't convince the emperor."
This time it was Ye Bing's turn to be stunned.
"Do you know that the emperor and I once knew each other?" Ye Bing said in surprise.
Not many people knew about this back then, and after she and Xiao Xu made their engagement, even fewer people knew about it.
How did Mingo know?
Chiyang saw Ye Bing's attention being diverted and smiled on his face: "The emperor said that my daughter will stay in the palace today. The emperor also asked my daughter some things about you..."
She said and paused, "The emperor also said that an old friend asked him to ask."
