The ministers begged me to ascend the throne

Chapter 49 The Prince's Calm

In the imperial study room of Chengguang Hall, Emperor Wu of Zhou hummed a ditty while reviewing memorials.

Seeing that Emperor Wu of Zhou was in such a good mood, Sun Kui, who was waiting at the side, wondered why the emperor was in such a good mood. Is it because he gave Kong Taichang's youngest daughter to His Royal Highness Dai Wang?
It is not a small matter to marry Kong Taichang's youngest daughter to His Royal Highness Dai Wang, but the emperor didn't show any signs.He has been by the emperor's side all the time, and every time the emperor wants to do something, although he will not tell him a servant, but it will be revealed to some extent.However, this time there were no signs at all.

Thinking of Emperor Zhou Wu's temper, Sun Kui suddenly thought of a possibility, and exclaimed in his heart: The matter of bestowing the marriage must not be a temporary decision made by the emperor, right?

Emperor Wu of Zhou didn't have mind reading skills, so he naturally didn't know what Sun Kui was thinking.The voice of the ditty he was humming became louder and louder, but the tune was also getting weirder and weirder.

Seeing that Emperor Wu of Zhou was so happy shaking his head, Sun Kui felt that his guess was right. The emperor might really have given Kong Taichang's youngest daughter to marry His Royal Highness Dai Wang on a whim.

Sun Kui hesitated for a while, then asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, why are you so happy? Is it because His Royal Highness is coming back?"

Emperor Wu of Zhou just finished reviewing a bunch of memorials.Closing the memorial in his hand, he looked at Sun Kui with a smile: "Didn't you see the expressions of those people?"

"The expressions of those people?" Sun Kui was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood who those people were mentioned by Emperor Wu of Zhou, "Your Majesty, do you mean that the adults have heard the expressions of you marrying Kong Taichang's youngest daughter to His Royal Highness Daiwang?" ?”

Emperor Wu of Zhou propped his face with his right hand, and smiled with great interest: "Aren't their expressions wonderful?"

When Sun Kui heard what Emperor Wu of Zhou said, he became more and more certain that Emperor Wu of Zhou had made a temporary decision on the early marriage proposal.

"My servant was stunned seeing many ministers, even He Xiang and Grand Master Liu were also frightened."

"Isn't it fun?"

Sun Kui said respectfully: "Interesting." The emperor really likes to tease people. "Your Majesty, you didn't marry Kong Taichang's youngest daughter to His Royal Highness Dai Wang just because it was interesting?"

Emperor Wu of Zhou glared at Sun Kui, "Are you so bored?"

Sun Kui said silently in his heart: Your Majesty, you are so boring!
"Then why did you suddenly marry Kong Taichang's youngest daughter to His Royal Highness Daiwang?" Sun Kui added, "You scared the ministers into a daze."

At this time, a young eunuch brought a cup of tea, and Sun Kui hurried forward to take the tea, and brought it to Emperor Wu of Zhou respectfully.

Emperor Wu of Zhou picked up the teacup, bowed his head and took a few sips of tea before saying, "I didn't suddenly decide to give you a marriage."

After hearing this, Sun Kui said in amazement: "You have long wanted to marry Kong Taichang's youngest daughter to His Royal Highness Daiwang."

"Well." After the news of King Dai's pacification of the rebellious army in Liangzhou came back to Beijing, Emperor Wu of Zhou decided to marry Kong Taichang's youngest daughter to King Dai.

In fact, Emperor Wu of Zhou didn't think Daiwang could successfully quell the chaos when he went to Liangzhou to quell the chaos this time. After all, the situation in Liangzhou was complicated.Unexpectedly, Dai Wang fought hard on his own, and actually put down the rebellious army in Liangzhou.

It is a great achievement for the acting king to put down the rebellious army in Liangzhou this time. Whether he is the emperor or his father, he should reward the acting king generously.However, Emperor Wu of Zhou did not agree with the ministers' proposal to add beads to the acting king.Adding beads is the rule of the previous dynasty. Although adding beads did not lead to the demise of the previous dynasty, it still has something to do with it.

Emperor Wu of Zhou knew what the king wanted most, so he took this opportunity to fulfill the king.

"Your Majesty, Kong Taichang is representing the Kong family!" Sun Kui's heart was shocked. It is impossible for the Emperor not to know that this marriage will bring great benefits to His Royal Highness, and will bring great pressure to His Highness the Crown Prince.

Emperor Wu of Zhou glanced at Sun Kui lightly: "I know."

"Then you..." Sun Kui just started, but didn't dare to continue.Because he knew that as a slave, he shouldn't ask any more questions.

Emperor Wu of Zhou didn't blame Sun Kui for talking too much, and smiled inexplicably at the corner of his mouth: "I know it well."

Sun Kui said respectfully, "The emperor is wise."

Emperor Wu of Zhou caressed the rim of the teacup with his fingers, and said meaningfully: "I hope I won't be disappointed."

Sun Kui was startled and said: "Is it true that the emperor really wants to abolish His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and make His Royal Highness Dai Wang the Crown Prince?"

At this moment, the voice of saluting the prince came from the door.Then, the little eunuch guarding the door came in, first saluted Emperor Wu of Zhou, and then reported: "Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince seeks an audience."

Emperor Wu of Zhou raised his eyebrows slightly, then put down the teacup in his hand, and said, "Let him in."

After a while, the prince came in and saluted Emperor Wu of Zhou respectfully.

"My son sees my father."

Emperor Wu of Zhou raised his hand towards him: "Get up."

"Thank you, Father." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince straightened up to explain the purpose of his visit, "Father, I am here to ask about going outside the capital to welcome my second brother back in the afternoon."

Emperor Wu of Zhou looked at the prince up and down, and was a little surprised to see that his expression was calm, his eyes calm, without any anger or unwillingness.

The matter of bestowing a marriage on behalf of the king had a great impact on the prince. Based on Emperor Wu of Zhou's understanding of the prince, the prince would be very angry and jealous.Even though the prince tried his best to hide it in front of him, his eyes still showed some.

The prince is a person who can't hide his emotions, and he can't make the mountain collapse in front of him without changing his face.If there is something in his heart, it will definitely show in his eyes.

However, at this moment, the prince's eyes were peaceful, and there was nothing.Emperor Wu of Zhou couldn't help being a little curious about what Duke Zhen said to the prince, which made the prince so calm about the marriage.

"Do you have any idea?"

"Father, you said in the morning court that you should bring your younger brothers to meet your second younger brother. What about the ministers?" the prince asked, "Which ministers should I bring, or should all the ministers go?"

Emperor Wu of Zhou asked back, "What do you think?"

"I feel that the ministers should go to welcome the second brother back."

Emperor Wu of Zhou nodded his head lightly, and said, "You can be the master."

"Father, my son is asking you for an imperial decree."

Emperor Wu of Zhou asked, "What do you wish for?"

"Praise the will of the second brother together." The prince said earnestly, "The second brother has made such a great contribution this time, your father, you have a will to praise him, not only to let the people know the credit and hard work of the second brother, but also to let the people The second brother is happy. I think what the second brother wants to hear most is your praise."

"You have thought carefully for him." Emperor Wu of Zhou said with satisfaction, "Then do as you say." After speaking, he turned to look at Sun Kui and ordered, "Draft the decree!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Wu of Zhou quickly wrote the imperial decree and handed it to the prince.

The crown prince took the imperial decree with both hands, and asked again: "Father, is there a celebration banquet for the second brother tonight?"

Emperor Wu of Zhou said: "He just came back, let him have a good rest tonight, and we will hold a celebration banquet tomorrow."

"Yes." The prince asked again, "Father, do you have anything else to say?"

"I have nothing to say." Emperor Wu of Zhou said, "You have the full power to decide this matter."

"The minister there will take his leave." After saying that, the prince withdrew respectfully.

After the prince left, Emperor Wu of Zhou suddenly let out a chuckle.

"My lord, what are you laughing at?" Sun Kui asked suspiciously.

Emperor Wu of Zhou smiled meaningfully and said, "I laugh at Duke Zhen's ability."

"Duke Zhen?" Sun Kui didn't understand what Emperor Wu of Zhou meant.

Emperor Wu of Zhou leaned his whole body back, then raised his legs and put them on the imperial table, put his hands crossed on his abdomen, and said casually: "Didn't you see the prince's expression just now?"

"The prince's expression?" Sun Kui thought about it carefully, and said blankly, "The prince's expression is normal, there is nothing strange about it."

"I marry Kong Taichang's youngest daughter to the acting king. How do you think the prince will react?"

Sun Kuideng understood what Emperor Wu of Zhou meant, but he didn't dare to say: "This..." His Royal Highness should be very angry and unwilling, but just now His Royal Highness was very calm, as if nothing happened, which is very abnormal.

Emperor Wu of Zhou squinted his eyes and smiled, shook his feet and said, "There will be a good show to watch next."

Sun Kui: "..."

Your Majesty, isn't your attitude towards the theater not very good?

　Continue to ask the veterans for monthly tickets with a shy face!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)