dhibooks Chapter 37
Chapter 37
After receiving the invitation from the Eldest Princess, Prime Minister Zuo was puzzled for a while, and then asked someone to write back, saying that he would visit on time.
The eldest princess is a widow, so she shouldn't meet other men in her own home, but Zuo Xiang is so old, and his character has been witnessed by everyone for many years. Even if he went to the eldest princess's mansion alone, no one would gossip.
Taking time out, Prime Minister Zuo came to the Eldest Princess's mansion, and after a few words of politeness, he knew what the Eldest Princess was trying to invite him to come here.
She wanted Prime Minister Zuo to be a matchmaker and go to the Regent's Palace to propose marriage for her only daughter.
Matchmaking is also very particular. In the matter of marriage, the parents of the two families need to nod each other secretly, and then invite the matchmaker to formally propose marriage.But the regent's situation is too special, his parents have died, and there is no one in the family who can be in charge except himself, so the eldest princess can only make a compromise and ask an elder of the same high position to speak on her behalf.
As for why it was done in private, of course the eldest princess wanted to save some face for her daughter, and the woman's proposal of marriage would be bad for her reputation. She hoped that after this matter was completed, Jiang Sui would go through the procedure again on the surface.
The Prime Minister on the left wanted to laugh when he heard the eldest princess's polite words.
Some people become smarter and more stable the longer they live, while others do the opposite.
The eldest princess was still a strange woman when she was young. She was generous and sensible, and she could always maintain her demeanor and self-esteem as a princess. This was the case before and after the distant marriage. 20 years ago, Prime Minister Zuo admired women like the Eldest Princess the most, because he felt that such a woman had general knowledge. However, 20 years later, Prime Minister Zuo's thoughts have completely changed. Now when he looks at the Eldest Princess, his mind is full of sadness Four words.
Since she came back from Dongliu 20 years ago, the eldest princess has always behaved like a widow. She hardly stepped out of the house and hardly talked to other people. Even if she remarried later, it was still the same. With the eldest princess, the only person who is harsh on her is herself.
Living alone for 20 years has gradually changed her, from a person who can bet her life on others for the sake of the righteousness of the family and country, to the short-sighted, arrogant, and selfish person she is now.
Except for those seemingly gentle and polite rhetoric, she actually meant the same thing inside and out. The regent is too young. Although he has made achievements in governing the country, he still doesn't understand anything about being a son and a father.And no matter how talented and capable a person is, if he doesn't have a family, he still lacks something. It just so happens that her daughter has taken a fancy to the regent, so she plans to unite a few more ministers to put pressure on the regent to let He promised the marriage.
Although she felt that she was too despicable in doing so, she was doing it for the good of the Prince Regent, and he would understand her good intentions in the future.
Zuoxiang was very strange, how did the princess manage to say the most modest things, but at the same time do the most arrogant things, and looking at her, she didn't seem to realize how ridiculous she said these things.The 20 years of flattery from the common people has made her forget who she really is. I am afraid that deep down in her heart, she also thinks that she is the most virtuous woman in the whole world. The regent's ability to marry her daughter is due to his blessings in several lifetimes.
In fact, in the heart of the eldest princess, the left side is not the one she wants to choose No. 1, but the right side is.After all, Prime Minister Right and Jiang Sui's father had friendship in the past, and Prime Minister Right, as one of the ministers, has a much higher status than Prime Minister Left of the poor family of Baiwu.
However, Prime Minister Right and the Eldest Princess have always kept quiet conversations. Although the two have never had any conflicts, the Eldest Princess can feel an imperceptible degree of contempt from under Prime Minister Right's smiling face.
That's why she found Prime Minister Zuo.
The eldest princess finally finished speaking, she looked to the prime minister on the left, and the latter twitched the corner of his mouth slightly, "Poor parents in the world, the old minister already understands what your highness means. To put it bluntly, the county magistrate of Yongshan is also a veteran who watched him grow up. Of course, the veteran should be concerned about her marriage."
Hearing this, the Eldest Princess' expression loosened, and she was about to laugh when she heard Zuo Xiang change the subject, "But, I'm sorry for the old minister, what you said just now is useless. Who is the Regent, Your Highness doesn't care." I don't know, just a few ministers in the district can't make him change his attitude. If the ministers have something to say, they will not be indifferent to the right minister who made friends with the late Mr. Jiang. Today, with him here, I am afraid that the prince regent can play soy sauce now .”
Princess Zhu Shao had considered all these things, but she couldn't think of any other way. She frowned and asked softly, "What does Master Qi mean..."
Zuo Xiang chuckled, "According to the old minister's opinion, why should the princess go far away and go directly to the emperor for a marriage, when the time comes, the prince will not be able to resist the order?"
The Eldest Princess was stunned, "But, I don't want to work on Your Majesty for such a trivial matter."
Not only this trivial matter, but almost anything, the eldest princess will not go to the emperor. For some unknown reason, the left minister is very afraid of Wei Xun, and she usually does not see him when she can see him. The left minister knows this. That's why I said so.
He snorted and retorted: "The county lord's life is a major event, how can it be said to be a small matter, if His Highness doesn't mind, the old minister is willing to make a trip for His Highness, and express your heart to His Majesty."
The eldest princess is still hesitant, asking the emperor for a marriage is indeed the fastest way, but...
Prime Minister Zuo was still persuading her, "Your Majesty and the prince are both teachers and friends, and the prince's marriage is also a matter on your majesty's heart. If you can marry your own cousin to the prince, wouldn't it be a good thing to get closer and more intimate? If this matter It's done, Your Majesty will be very happy."
Prime Minister Zuo said that it made sense. The Eldest Princess replaced herself in the role of Wei Xun. Whether she was the emperor or a student of the Prince Regent, she was happy to see this happen. It would not only deepen the relationship between the Prince Regent and the royal family, but also strengthen Avoid the situation where he will marry someone else in the future and gradually become big.
Thinking of this, the eldest princess's heart moved, and she immediately thanked Prime Minister Zuo, saying that if this matter really happened, then he would be a good matchmaker.Zuo Xiang nodded straight with a smile, and the happy brow made the eldest princess feel more at ease. Before leaving, she asked her servants to take out a stack of bank notes, and secretly stuffed them into Zuo Xiang's hands. Prime Minister Nian couldn't save any silver, so he left the Princess's mansion, and went to the palace as soon as he turned his footsteps.
At three o'clock, it was the most drowsy time for people. When they first entered the palace, many cicadas in the trees were screaming desperately. Looking around, you can still see a few eunuchs holding long poles, staring at the tree like torches, trying to stick to all the audacious ones who want to disturb the emperor's clean Xia Chan.
Half an hour ago, Wei Xun came back from the Wenhua Palace. He had lunch with Jiang Sui and watched Jiang Sui drink the medicine. It was at the moment when he was most concentrated that Zuo Xiang appeared.
Or bring someone else to give the task.
Prime Minister Zuo didn't add any embellishments, but he didn't embellish at all. He told Wei Xun what the eldest princess said to him in private, and when he heard the sentence "This palace is for the good of the regent", Wei Xun Xun's face reached an ugly peak.
But Zuo Xiang looked completely unaware, and kept lobbying the emperor. Finally, he took out the silver taels that the eldest princess gave him from his arms, and said with emotion: "I wish the eldest princess is really a good mother. For the sake of her daughter's happiness, she will not hesitate. To give away so much money for nothing, the County Mistress of Niongshan is an only daughter, her dowry must be extremely rich, if she really married the regent, then she would definitely be the most beautiful princess in the entire Wei dynasty."
After finishing speaking, Prime Minister Zuo lowered his head and acted respectfully. After a while, he heard Wei Xun laughing angrily from above his head.
"It's really...my good aunt."
Not only wanting to rob others, but even begging him for help to snatch them away!
Prime Minister Zuo didn't move at all, even his breathing slowed down, and the others in the hall didn't dare to make a sound, so they could only pray in their hearts, hoping that His Majesty could calm down.However, they could only be disappointed, because the more Wei Xun thought about it, the more angry he became, and he couldn't calm down at all. A long time ago, he thought about whether to marry Yongshan far away, and become the wife of a local official, or a king and queen of a foreign clan, but Now, he feels that Yongshan can let it go for a while, and if he wants to marry far away, he should let his good aunt go first.
At a young age, with nothing to do, it's fine to covet his sweetheart, but he still looks down on his sweetheart!
Don't think he can't hear it, she despises Jiang Sui from the bottom of her heart, thinking that Jiang Sui is loyal to the royal family, even though she uses Jiang Sui as a respectful name, but in fact, in her heart, Jiang Sui is as good as a hair of her daughter. Nothing compares!
"His Majesty!"
Qin Wangshan exclaimed, causing everyone to raise their heads, Prime Minister Zuo was surprised to see that Wei Xun's hand on the table was oozing bright red blood.Qin Wangshan ran over in a panic, trying to make Wei Xun open his hand, but Wei Xun pushed him away impatiently, let go of his hand, and threw out the broken porcelain pieces.
Qin Wangshan was in a hurry, but Wei Xun didn't seem to care at all. He took the handkerchief Qin Wangshan handed over, wiped it casually, and wiped off the blood that overflowed from the wound, and then showed a hostile smile at Prime Minister Zuo .
"My aunt is always thinking of me, how can I live up to her good intentions?" Wei Xun threw away the blood-stained handkerchief, the smile on his face was still there, but the temperature in his eyes was as cold as ice, "I will Choose a good husband for her personally."
Who exactly was she referring to? The Left Prime Minister didn't know. He stared blankly at the furious emperor. After a while, he realized that he lowered his head in fear, "Your Majesty, calm down."
He didn't hear Wei Xun's words, he understood, and bent down even more humblely, "Old minister...resign."
Zuo Xiang withdrew, Qin Wangshan was stunned for a while, remembering that Wei Xun's hand injury had not yet been bandaged, he quickly took out a new handkerchief from the side cabinet, and was about to wrap Wei Xun's left hand when Wei Xun was lost in thought. After waking up, he gave Qin Wangshan a disgusted look, then stood up, "Put it back, I don't need you."
After finishing speaking, he raised the injured hand, adjusted his expression, and walked towards the Wenhua Palace with a broken body and a strong will.