Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 451 Double Ninth Festival
Zhao Wangshu didn't want to judge people by appearance, so she didn't make too many arrangements for Deng Hongying. She handed her over to the steward of each room like the other maids. "No matter what your status was before, once you enter the mansion, you are a servant in the mansion. Everything must be done according to the rules of the mansion."

The maids bowed and said, "We will do our duty well."

As for the pregnant maid, Zhao Wangshu asked the steward not to assign her any work in advance because she was pregnant. "Let her recuperate for a few days before we talk about it."

The maid burst into tears of gratitude and said again and again, "Thank you, Madam. Thank you, Madam."

These official slaves were arranged by their own managers, so Zhao Wangshu did not pay too much attention to them. In a blink of an eye, it was September 9th, the Double Ninth Festival.

The emperor, who felt that he was in good health, wanted to go climbing. This forced Yun Hao, who had originally planned to accompany his wife and children for an outing in the suburbs, to change his plan and follow the emperor to climb the mountain.

September is a good time to climb high and see the sights as the weather is clear and crisp.

The emperor was in high spirits, and he led a group of ministers and guards toward the mountains in the suburbs.

Along the way, the emperor chatted and laughed with his ministers, and from time to time he gave instructions on the country and commented on the general situation of the world.

Yun Hao followed silently without saying much.

The mountain road was rugged, but the emperor's interest was not diminished at all. He stopped from time to time to appreciate the surrounding scenery, and sometimes talked loudly to express his lofty ambitions.

Looking at the emperor walking briskly, Prince Zuo had a hint of hatred in his eyes. He was quite wary of his son, but was very fond of his minister Yun Hao.

The emperor did not notice the ripples in Prince Zuo's heart. He stood on a high place and looked into the distance. "My dear ministers, you see, the mountains are endless, just like the prosperity of our country, Daliang."

All the ministers echoed, and words of praise came like a tide.

Prince Zuo also flattered: "This is all due to your wise governance and intelligent leadership, father. In your hands, our Daliang country will surely prosper and last forever."

"Okay, well said." A satisfied smile appeared on the emperor's face.

The emperor led his ministers and continued forward.

Suddenly the emperor's body swayed and he seemed a little unstable.

Prince Zuo's lips curled slightly, and a flash of sarcasm flashed across his eyes. It was not enough to pretend once, he had to pretend a second time. Who did he want to lure out this time?
Although he suspected that the emperor's behavior was a fraud, Prince Zuo did not express it directly. Instead, he quickly stepped forward to support the emperor and asked with concern: "Father, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

The emperor waved his hand to indicate that he was fine: "Nothing wrong, just a little dizzy, maybe because I have been too tired these days."

"Your Majesty, you have been working hard for state affairs. I hope you will take care of your health so that I will not worry." Prince Zuo said these caring words but sneered in his heart.

He suspected that this was another test from the emperor. He would never be easily fooled like Prince Rong and end up with his head and body separated.

"I'm a little tired, let me rest here for a while." said the emperor.

The eunuchs immediately spread cushions on the flat ground and placed tea sets and other items on the table.

"Everyone, please sit down." The emperor sat down on the cross stool.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the seat." The ministers could only sit on the ground.

The eunuch placed a small red clay stove on the side, lit a fire and boiled water, preparing to make tea for the emperor.

The mountain breeze blew gently, blowing a yellow leaf in front of the emperor. He raised his hand to catch it. Looking at the veins on the leaf, he suddenly felt inspired to write a poem: "On the ninth day of the ninth month, I look into the distant sky. All the trees have withered, only the maple leaves remain. The falling leaves tell me that autumn is coming, and a lone wild goose wails across the mountain bushes."

The words and meaning of this poem were quite ordinary, but Prince Zuo stood up and complimented him: "Father, your poetic talent is extraordinary, and I admire you."

The emperor smiled and said, "You don't have to be so reserved when you come out for fun today. Come and compose a poem."

When everyone heard this, they all knew that this was an impromptu question from the emperor to test their talents. So, the ministers lowered their heads and thought, trying to find the right words to respond to the emperor's poetry.

Prince Zuo was the first to speak: "Father, I am not talented, but I would like to share my humble poem with you."

The emperor smiled and nodded, motioning him to continue.

"The autumn wind is bleak and the leaves are flying. I sit in the mountains and watch the maple forest in the evening. My thoughts float away with the geese, and my heart follows the cloud shadows across the south of the Yangtze River." Prince Zuo also used "Mountain Travel" in this poem.

"Good, good." The emperor turned his gaze to his ministers, "My dear ministers, what excellent works have you made?"

Then, other ministers also began to compose poems.

They either eulogized the loneliness of autumn, or described the autumn scenery, or expressed their respect for the emperor.

Each poem has its own characteristics, and for a time, this plain between the mountains was filled with the atmosphere of poetry.

The emperor enjoyed the climb to the top and had a great time. But at night, he felt aches all over his body and summoned the imperial physician to take his pulse.

The news was secretly passed outside the palace. Yun Hao made arrangements and went back to the yard to sleep with his wife.

Prince Zuo said unhappily: "Why not just build a stage for him and let him perform? Why would you want to be an emperor?"

He believed that the emperor was playing tricks again to lure out those who coveted the throne, and he would not be fooled.

The next day, the eunuch conveyed the emperor's oral order again, "Assist the prince in governing the country, and Ling Shoufu, Li Shangshu of the Ministry of War, General Yao Bin, and Yun Hao, the commander of the Dragon Court Guard, will assist in governing the country."

One of the four regents was replaced, and the one who was replaced was Shangshu Tao, who was about to be involved with Prince Zuo.

Prince Zuo's face was extremely ugly, but he had been suppressing his anger. After dealing with state affairs and returning to the mansion, he smashed the study.

"Before, he only had the seventh son in his eyes. Now that the seventh son is dead, he only has two sons. He still doesn't have me in his eyes and is still on guard against me. Could it be that after he dies, he can pass the position to those ministers?"

Prince Zuo angrily vented his dissatisfaction, and the precious books, jade and porcelain in the study turned into pieces under his anger.

But his anger did not subside. Instead, it became like a flame, burning more and more fiercely in his heart.

"If you don't treat me as your son, there's no need for me to show mercy to you anymore. That seat is mine and must be mine." Prince Zuo's heart was filled with desire for the throne and resentment towards the emperor.

At the same time, Minister Tao, who was replaced, was also indignant at home.

He was originally one of the emperor's most trusted ministers, but now he has been excluded from the list of regents. He doesn't understand why?
Until Madam Yu came to discuss with him, "My sister agrees to the marriage between Yunru and Wu Lang."

"Who is Yunru marrying?" Minister Tao asked with a frown.

"Didn't I tell you about the marriage with Wu Lang before I wrote to my sister? How come you don't remember it?" Madam Yu rolled her eyes at him.

After she reminded him, Minister Tao remembered, "Oh, you, you really missed an important matter. This marriage will not be successful."

"Why can't it work? What big thing has happened to you?" Mrs. Yu asked in confusion.

When Minister Tao told her about the matter, Madam Yu was very upset to know that he had lost the power to assist in the administration. But after changing her mind, she tried to persuade Minister Tao again, "My Lord, His Majesty is old and might die one day. The throne will eventually be taken by the Prince Zuo. In my opinion, this marriage must be concluded."

Hearing this, Minister Tao hesitated for a long time, "Let me think about it, let me think about it carefully."

Madam Yu curled her lips and said, "Master, don't think too long. Yunru's marriage cannot be delayed."

"I know, I know." Minister Tao chased her away.