The Love of Passerby A

Chapter 179 The Little Transparent in the Princess and Prince Consort Story (44)

"Brother Zijin, on our way here just now, I saw that Yongjing City is very prosperous, and everyone has a happy smile on their face. It seems that you have managed this place very well." Li Handan looked at Chu Yuxuan with admiration.

"Did you only look at the residents?" Chu Yuxuan tapped Li Handan's nose. "What do you think of the Princess's Mansion? What do you think of the spirit of the soldiers?"

Li Handan was slightly startled, and deliberately looked at the guards around her. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Brother Zijin, I am only a princess. The military power given to me by my father is only for my self-protection."

"I know, but the more we need to protect ourselves, the higher the requirements for the palace soldiers." Chu Yuxuan thought for a moment and said, "Quality is more important than quantity. This is what the emperor agrees with."

"The position of the crown prince is unstable after all." Li Handan sighed, "In fact, my second brother is a very good candidate for the succession, but my father gave up on him for me."

Chu Yuxuan stroked her hair and comforted her: "Yuhuan, you have to know that if you can indulge your relatives to do evil things today, the emperor will be in power in the future. The emperor hopes that the imperial power will be centralized, so the matter of the second prince has nothing to do with you."

Li Handan blushed slightly and buried her head in his chest: "Only Brother Zijin would say that."

"What should I do?" Chu Yuxuan hugged his treasure. "Yuhuan needs to grow up quickly. Two years later, when I am officially appointed as the supervisor of Yongjing City, I hope to get the emperor's blessing for marriage."

Chu Yuxuan turned around and saw his servant standing not far away. He frowned slightly and was about to call the servant over, but before he could open his mouth, he saw the man turn around and leave.

The servant originally brought Chu Yuhe here to find his master, but for some reason, as soon as he arrived here, the prince stood for a while and then turned and left, and also ordered him not to tell his master his whereabouts.

The servant was originally in a dilemma, but seeing that his master didn't seem to notice him, he thought it was better to have less trouble and left the garden.

After Chu Yuhe left the princess's mansion, he returned to Chu Yuxuan's residence to get his things, and then rode all the way back to the Duke of Anguo's mansion.

At night, he specifically looked for his father, Duke Anguo, to discuss whether or not to rescue the second prince.

The father and son discussed for a long time but still could not reach a conclusion.

Duke Anguo believed that his family’s wealth was already impressive enough and did not need this uncertain “merit of following the dragon”.

However, Chu Yuhe believed that although Emperor Zhaohui was in his prime, he would eventually have to appoint a crown prince. Among the three princes, only the second prince had the most obvious advantages.

The emperor's mind is unpredictable. Who knows whether Emperor Zhaohui will regret it after several years and call back the second prince? It will be difficult to stir up trouble then.

Neither the father nor the son could convince the other. Finally, Duke Anguo directly stated that it was up to Chu Yuhe to decide what to do, but he could only represent himself and not the position of the Duke Anguo's Mansion.

In fact, this is the biggest concession that Duke Anguo can make.

Because no matter what, Chu Yuhe is still the eldest son of the Duke of Anguo. Even if he wrote the memorial in his own name, it would inevitably carry some of the meaning of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion in it.

After the court meeting the next day, Emperor Zhaohui received the memorial written by Chu Yuhe.

Emperor Zhaohui was playing with the memorial and teasing Wang Fuhai beside him, "Do you think he is really stupid or just pretending to be stupid? If you say he is stupid, he still knows how to pass the memorial secretly; if you say he is not stupid, he still wants to wade into this muddy water."

"Your Majesty is wise and will naturally understand what I mean." Wang Fuhai did not comment.

"Huanniang's coming-of-age ceremony will be next month, right?" Emperor Zhaohui said, changing the subject. "It's so soon! After the coming-of-age ceremony, I will grant her a marriage, and after the marriage, I will keep her for two more years.

In five years, my Huan Niang might be able to become a mother. Do you think that stubborn old Duke Anguo will give me his grandson?"

"I don't feel at ease leaving Huan Niang to anyone." Emperor Zhaohui turned his back to Wang Fuhai and looked up at the plaque above, "I will teach him well and teach him to be filial since he was young, so he will definitely treat Huan Niang well.

My wife Huan Niang will have no worries for the rest of her life and will be safe and happy."

Wang Fuhai was horrified, but was also touched by Emperor Zhaohui's trust in him. He kowtowed to the emperor solemnly and said, "Your Majesty, I wish you all that you wish for."