manynovel Chapter 594 Pie in the sky
Chapter 594 Pie in the sky
"Prince Chun is quite close to the third prince. What does the emperor mean by this?" Luo Jinshu was very confused.
"They probably knew that we were targeting Jiang Youzhen, so they took the initiative. As for Prince Chun, they could alienate him from the Third Prince, and plant the Fourth Prince's pawn in the Prince's Mansion. They're killing three birds with one stone!"
Luo Chengyi took a deep breath. Their every move was under the emperor's eyes.
"I should have taken action before the palace examination. Now it's too late." He sighed regretfully.
Today, Jiang Youzhen once again proposed a policy for the court to control strong liquor. He showed disapproval at the time, but he actually understood it in his heart.
If strong liquor could really be produced and had miraculous disinfectant effects, it would certainly be a great political achievement.
Naturally, he was reluctant to give up such a person, otherwise he would not have asked Madam Qin to go to the Jiang family to find out the situation at night, when Jiang Youzhen was not at home.
Unexpectedly, Cheng Yaojin showed up and the Queen's decree disrupted his plan.
"But isn't this the imperial decree?" Luo Yuanyang's face showed some joy at this moment. He was just running the business at home and didn't even have an official position. When the family was divided in the future, he would become a side branch and nothing.
Now he has become the father-in-law of the Prince of Chun County, ahem! Although the father of a concubine cannot be considered a formal father-in-law, he is also half a father-in-law, right?
Luo Chengyi and Luo Jinshu rolled their eyes at the same time. Luo Chengyi snorted coldly, "You thought it was a pie in the sky, but you didn't know that this marriage has put our Luo family in a passive situation."
The Fourth Prince was suspicious, who knew if he would misunderstand that the Luo family was secretly hooking up with the Third Prince? It was such a huge injustice!
It must be said that the emperor's move really caught them off guard.
Luo Yuanyang disagreed. Although his brothers appeared to be righteous, weren't they actually selfish?
Who cares which faction Prince Chun belongs to? He is a royal noble anyway. This marriage is the best for him. The benefits he gets are the benefits.
Luo Yuanjian hesitated to speak, but couldn't help asking, "But isn't this the decree issued by the Empress?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at him, with unstoppable disappointment in their eyes.
"Didn't the Concubine Dowager of Prince Chun's family come to the palace and ask the Emperor to arrange a marriage for the Crown Prince? It just so happens that we have a girl of the right age." Luo Yuanjian's voice became lower and lower under the gaze of everyone.
Luo Chengyi sighed deeply. He didn't know why this boss was so naive.
No wonder after he was promoted to Junior Chancellor, the deposed Crown Prince sidelined him. He felt completely powerless.
"Do you think that the concubine's daughter from the Third Family is worthy of the Queen's decree? This is for the sake of the Prince. Why is the timing so coincidental? Of course, it's because the Emperor knows that our family wants to marry Jiang Youzhen."
Luo Chengyi waved his hand and said, "Get out! Get out now!"
Why doesn't the Luo family have a younger generation as talented as Jiang Youzhen?
Looking at Luo Jinshu, Luo Chengyi could only place his hopes on this eldest grandson.
Qionglin Garden
It was already the twilight hour, and if it was any later the palace gates would be locked. Everyone was drunk today, even Jiang Youzhen had several drinks and was a little tipsy.
Those officials had already left in advance, leaving only the newly-appointed scholars. When someone came to remind them, they prepared to leave the palace.
After leaving the palace, Jiang Youzhen became much more sober when he was blown by the cold wind.
Wen Ruyu was very restrained today. Although he couldn't resist the toasts, he only took a small sip. After all, he was in the palace and couldn't lose his composure.
"Now I'm just waiting for the clerk to take office in the Ministry of Personnel. We are classmates, classmates, and now we are going to be colleagues." Tong Huaian looked at Jiang Youzhen with smiles in his eyes.
"Yes! What a great fate?" Jiang Youzhen smiled slightly.
Soon Xiao Wu ran over and whispered something in Tong Huaian's ear.
Tong Huaian was very surprised, then he looked at Jiang Youzhen, only to see Jiang Youzhen looking at him with a puzzled expression, and he couldn't help laughing.
"You seem to be free from worry and worry, but you don't know that the world outside is turned upside down." Tong Huaian finds it funny when he thinks about it now, but he is surprised by the emperor's emphasis on Jiang Youzhen.
"What?" Jiang Youzhen was even more confused.
"The Luo family received an imperial marriage late at night, and it was an imperial decree from the Queen. Go back quickly! You will know when you return."
Tong Huaian kept the secret for a while, then turned around and climbed onto the carriage.
Jiang Youzhen was a little confused. Before climbing onto the carriage, he asked Xiang Qinglang, "But what happened?"
"I don't know either! I have been waiting outside the palace today and haven't returned home yet." Qing Lang looked very innocent.
Jiang Youzhen looked at him with a look of disappointment. He looked at Xiaowu, who was also waiting outside the palace gate. But there was also news.
Alas! After all, it is a family background. Jiang Youzhen thought to himself that after supporting those boys and girls for so long, it is time for them to repay him.
As soon as Jiang Youzhen returned home, Daya and Shen, who had not yet gone to bed, told him that Madam Qin had come.
"In order not to offend the Luo family, I can only resort to this last resort. With this statement, I can also help you avoid those bad marriages. I just don't know if it will affect your reputation. If this kind of thing spreads, it will not be good after all!"
Daya was a little worried, would Mrs. Qin say something nonsense? Even though she had given a gift.
Jiang Youzhen was very happy. He didn't expect there would be an unexpected surprise.
She gave Daya a thumbs up and said, "Not bad! This will help us hold out for a few more years. You are wise, elder sister. As for those rumors, what do they matter? Anyway, I have no plans to get married."
Seeing Jiang Youzhen's nonchalant look, Daya and Shen felt uncomfortable again, but didn't say anything else.
"I just don't know if the Luo family will find out that we are deceiving them? What if we offend them? You still have to work in official circles, and I'm afraid they will trip you up." Daya knew more than Shen after all.
Jiang Youzhen couldn't help laughing, "Mother and elder sister's worries are unnecessary. They don't have time to care about me now. Even if we don't refuse this, the marriage won't be successful."
"What do you mean?" Shen was very surprised why Xiao Lang was so sure.
"Because the Queen has just issued an imperial decree granting the marriage, the girl she was going to give me has been betrothed to the Prince of Chun as a concubine."
"Ah? Then? His status is noble after all, so the girl is marrying above her station? The prince is a relative of the emperor!"
Shen took a deep breath and looked at the other person's good marriage, but he chose her boy. It was obvious that her son was better than the prince's son, and she felt very happy.
However, Jiang Youzhen figured out the intention behind it on the way. I'm afraid it wasn't the Queen's intention, but the Emperor's intention?
It seems that she was right to be in the spotlight today. The emperor is busy with all kinds of affairs, how could he remember her?