klisemfg Chapter 175: If the King Wants His Subject to Die, the Subject Must Die
Chapter 175: If the King Wants His Subject to Die, the Subject Must Die
"It has been a long time since the Fourth Prince returned from his mission to the Yu family. The Emperor did say that he would choose a wife for the Fourth Prince when he returns.
Concubine Jia has spoken to the Emperor quite a lot, right? "
"But I guess what Jin Yuyan said is not the same as what Grandma Tian said."
Yanwan asked Jinzhong this question after Grandma Tian left.
Yan Wan had never dared to underestimate Jin Yuyan. After the incident that quietly destroyed her family, she was even more convinced of this.
"On the surface, Concubine Jia wanted to marry the Fourth Prince to a woman from the Yu family, but she didn't say that to the Emperor in private."
"Empress Jia only believes in Grandma Tian's craftsmanship, not Grandma Tian's people, who treat her as the queen."
Jinzhong served in the imperial court, so he was naturally well-informed about the news.
"Then I guess Concubine Jia wants to marry Princess Yu to the Fifth Prince, not the Fourth Prince."
In the Yangxin Palace, Jin Yuyan dismissed the attendants and indeed told the emperor that Yongqi should marry Princess Yu as his principal wife.
"Your Majesty, although Yongqi can no longer speak, he is still the most promising of your princes.
I envy Concubine Yu for having such a good son. It's a pity that such a good child has become like this now."
Jin Yuyan persuaded the emperor to agree to let Yongqi marry Princess Yu, and the first step was to exaggerate Yongqi's tragic life experience.
"Concubine Yu is indeed not as attentive to the children as you are."
The emperor felt extremely conflicted when he thought of Hai Lan's actions in asking Yongqi to pave the way for Ruyi's son.
On the one hand, the emperor also hoped that his legitimate son would have a bright future and was willing to see brothers being friendly and respectful to each other, but he could not bear to see Yongqi being suppressed.
"How much can I love Fifth Prince? After all, he is not my own child.
I dare only give suggestions on Yongqi's marriage. If Enyuan marries Yongqi as his wife, it will be a sign of good relations between the Qing Dynasty and the Yu family."
The second step of letting Yongqi marry Princess Yu was to induce the emperor to agree by using the interests of the Qing Dynasty and the Yu family.
Jin Yuyan secretly observed the changes in the emperor's expression.
Jin Yuyan knew that letting Yongqi marry Princess Yu would make the emperor much happier than if Yongqi just married a Qing woman.
Using marriage to stabilize the relationship between Daqing and Yu clan was the best use of Yongqi's power. If Daqing just randomly chose a woman, Yongqi's disability might not be disliked.
Jin Yuyan plotted against Yongqi, but she also helped Yongqi.
In fact, Jin Yuyan felt a little reluctant to let Yongqi take such a big advantage.
"Well, I will issue a secret decree to have Prince Yu send Princess Enyuan to the Qing Dynasty to marry Yongqi. You will have to take care of this matter when the time comes."
Jin Yuyan was shocked when she heard the secret decree.
She still underestimated the importance the emperor attached to Yongqi. She issued the secret decree just because she was afraid that someone would interfere and disrupt the marriage between Yongqi and Princess Yu.
Although Jin Yuyan was a little unhappy in her heart that the emperor was willing to support Yongqi in this way, she became happy again because if Yongqi married Mrs. Yu, it would be impossible for him to become the crown prince in the future.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Ling is here."
Just as Jin Yuyan had discussed the matter with the emperor, Yanwan came over.
Jin Yuyan plotted against Yanwan without any effort, and Yanwan couldn't find out that it was her who did it. She was very proud of this.
When he saw Yan Wan, there was a sneer of disdain in his eyes.
"Is Concubine Ling feeling better?
Has your mother been sent back to the mansion?"
Yanwan smiled and answered Jin Yuyan's question.
"Mother has asked for her to be sent out of the palace. The specific matters will be handled by the clan members.
I have already entered the palace, so everything will naturally be governed by the palace's rules."
Yanwan had no resentment or anger, and obeyed all orders, which made Jin Yuyan feel that she had made a false move.
The emperor felt sorry for Yan Wan.
"Then you should take a break before coming here. Why do you have to rush here?"
Yan Wan brought a food box with ginseng chicken soup in it. She took the ginseng chicken soup and presented it to the emperor.
"The ginseng chicken soup was simmered over a low fire early in the morning. If it weren't for the sudden accident of my mother, it should have been sent to the emperor long ago.
Fortunately, I asked someone to watch carefully, so the soup hasn't spoiled yet. Your Majesty, please have a taste."
The emperor liked Yanwan's respect and obedience to the emperor, but Jin Yuyan couldn't stand it.
"Your Majesty, I will return to the palace first. Yongcheng has just returned and there are still many things to take care of."
Jin Yuyan had already done what she needed to do and was too lazy to stand here and watch Yanwan's coquettish behavior.
Even though Jin Yuyan was like this, Yan Wan still didn't even look at Jin Yuyan, and was only focused on serving the emperor soup.
The emperor became more and more pleased.
"You are thoughtful. Regarding your mother's matter, I..."
The emperor wanted to explain something, but didn't know where to start.
"Your Majesty, I know that Your Majesty has his own difficulties. If possible, who among the concubines in the harem would not want to protect their mother's family for a hundred years. But the world belongs to Your Majesty.
Whether it is me or the clansmen behind me, we are all the emperor's subjects and servants.
"If the king wants his subject to die, he must die." Besides, my mother had made a mistake in the first place."
"How can a concubine override the imperial power for her own selfish reasons?"
Yan Wan's confession showed that she was well prepared, and the emperor seemed to be thinking about something.
"emperor……"
When the emperor heard what Yan Wan said, the first thing he thought of was what Jin Yuyan had just said. The emperor always felt that he had fallen into a trap. Now that he thought about it, he was indeed trapped.
Even if marrying Princess Yu is the best plan for Yongqi, this plan should be the emperor's, not Jin Yuyan's guidance.
Finally, he also asked him to praise and thank Jin Yuyan.
"emperor……"
The emperor had been in a daze for a while, and this was the second time Yan Wan called him.
The emperor took a look at the chicken soup and didn't drink much.
"I've used it, you're not well yet, go back and rest early."
Yan Wan knew that the emperor had figured out what Jin Yuyan was planning, so she followed the emperor's instructions and left with the bowl of chicken soup.
As soon as Yanwan left, the emperor called Yu Hu.
"Yuhu, what do you think the words that Concubine Jia said to me mean?"
After some consideration, Yu Hu said:
"It's natural for Concubine Jia to love Yu, and it's the same for her love for the Fourth Prince."
The emperor was stunned.
Jin Yuyan knows everything.
"It seems that the secret decree I wrote to Prince Yu needs to be revised."
After revising the secret decree, the emperor did not forget to ask Yu Hu a question.
"If Concubine Jia knew the contents of the secret decree, what would be her reaction?"
Yu Hu responded calmly.
"Whatever the emperor does is right. The emperor is the Son of Heaven."
When the emperor heard this, a smile appeared on his face.
"Yesterday, the Ministry of Internal Affairs received several fox skins, all of which are of the best quality. You should personally deliver them to Concubine Ling and tell her that I am waiting for her to get better."
When Yanwan received the fox fur sent by Yuhu, she knew that her plan had worked.
"Chunchan, pour out this chicken soup. I've drunk it before, and I gave it to the emperor. If you continue stewing it, it won't be drinkable anymore."
Chunchan went forward to pick up the leftover chicken soup that Jinzhong had cooked.
"Don't worry, Master. Eunuch Jinzhong said that he will stew it for you every day these days."
Yanwan stroked the fine fox fur in her hand.
"Well, when I have finished drinking, I will send a bowl to the emperor every day."
Yanwan’s chicken soup was delivered every month for more than a month.
It didn't stop until the day Prince Yu came to the capital.