Rebirth of marriage

"No." The third prince shook his head.

"My son has already separated and started a family. The mansion you chose for me happened to have a pond of lotus flowers in full bloom, so I wanted to have a flower-viewing banquet, which can be regarded as my wedding banquet.

Something unexpected happened on the day of the wedding. The son wanted to use the flower appreciation feast to cover up the marriage change. It happened that Eunuch Zhao sent supplements to his son on the order of his father, so the son entered the palace with him. They met The Minister of Rites learned about this matter. "

The Queen was suspicious, "Is the flower viewing party Xiaoba's idea?"

The third prince nodded. He did not dare to say that it was Nihuang's idea. As soon as he married the daughter of the Cao family, he was thinking about Nihuang again. He was afraid that his mother would see through his thoughts and be unhappy, so she would always protect him. Mother's family.

Later, he returned home to say hello to Cao Jingyi and asked her to acknowledge the matter. Going against her husband before the wedding was consummated was not what a smart woman should do. Cao Jingyi was smart, and he was sure she would not expose this lie.

When things between him and Nihuang come to fruition, the queen mother will also accept Nihuang. After all, behind Nihuang is the [-]-person suburban camp of the Duke of Zhenguo.

Afraid that the queen would ask more questions, he added, "It's not good for outsiders to think that our husband and wife are at odds. It's just that I don't have any money, so I came to ask my mother for some."

When he was in the palace, he had to pay for food and clothing, and his mother would also give him some money. When he was dealing with ministers and family members outside, it was not his turn to spend money, and he had never been embarrassed by money.

It wasn't until Cao Jingyi asked him to get money for the flower viewing party that he realized that he had no family background. His mother had always taken care of his affairs, and he had never really been the master of the family.

It's not a big deal to hold a flower viewing party, the queen is willing to pay for it.

However, under normal circumstances, when a prince leaves the palace and separates the palace, he will be granted the title of king, and then rely on the taxes from the fief for expenses. However, the third prince left the palace in order to get married. Something unexpected happened, and he had neither a fief nor a reward from his majesty. How will we survive in the future?

It would be difficult to support the entire third prince's house with the prince's share alone, let alone the third prince who wanted to maintain the prince's dignity. He couldn't just reach out to her when he was short of money like he did today.

She told the third prince about the current situation and asked, "Your Majesty, what do you think about this matter?"

The third prince also thought about it on the way into the palace. Logically, he should ask for the title of king now, but the hint from his father last time was very clear. He did not want to be a puppet king in the future.

His father planned to pass the throne to him. If he asked for the title of king at this time, would it be unnecessary?Will his father feel that he is impetuous and not steady enough?Do you even have the intention to urge and persecute your father?

But now that my father is still in good health, he cannot live outside the palace like this forever. However, if he is appointed as the crown prince, he will move back into the palace and take charge of the East Palace.

Could it be that the father also meant this, so he didn’t mention the matter of being crowned king?

The king's heart is unpredictable. The queen mother has been married to the father for nearly 20 years. She always understands the father better than herself, so she considered it and said, "My sons and ministers will obey the queen's arrangements."

In some matters, the queen mother and his purpose are consistent, and the queen mother will make the most appropriate choice for him.

The Queen could clearly see the little ninety-nine in the child who had been raised by one hand when he was silent. She glanced at Aunt Qing and said, "Aqing, give your Highness 3 taels."

"Mother." The third prince was a little anxious when he saw that she didn't mention the money used for the wedding. He even asked the Minister of Etiquette to wait outside the palace.

The queen glanced at him and said, "The queen mother will go to your father about this matter. You don't have to worry about it. Go back early and live a good life with Jingyi. Your uncle is full of praise for her. I think she is someone who can help you."

"Mother, please and your father don't ignore me. If this matter spreads out for a long time, my son will really have no face to see anyone. Then you and your father will not look good." The third prince softened his voice for a while. Threatening, he said half-coquettishly.

The queen held her forehead and dismissed the man.

After the third prince left Fengyi Palace, she sighed heavily and said to her aunt Qing, "It is said among the people that if you raise a son for a hundred years, you will have to worry about ninety-nine. You see, he has his own little thoughts now.

In his heart, he probably still blames me for taking too much control and looking forward to independence, but you see how he has no ability to be independent. Sometimes I can't figure out who he looks like.

I have tried my best to teach him these years, but his progress has been limited. Your Majesty is not stupid, I am not stupid, and the Cao family is not stupid either. Why did he lose his reputation? "

Aunt Qing's eyes flashed slightly and she persuaded in a gentle voice, "My Lady, Your Highness is not as bad as you said. It's because you are so eager for your son to succeed."

"I know what my own son is like." The queen waved her hand and signaled Aunt Qing to stop trying to say good things for the third prince.

Aunt Qing understood, and put her hands on the Queen's temples, rubbing them gently for her.

The queen said thoughtfully, "I wonder if it's my misunderstanding. I always feel that the emperor has been alienated from me recently. Ah Qing, do you think His Majesty said something to him?"

Aunt Qing stopped rubbing her hand and seemed to think about it seriously, "If I didn't notice it, could it be that the empress hasn't adapted to the fact that His Highness has already left the palace to marry a wife? Or maybe I am stupid.

However, our Highness is a real adult now, and your Majesty, don’t think too much. I heard that thinking too much can easily damage your Qi and blood. Once this woman loses Qi and blood, her face will be easily stained with yellow gas. You should blame the slave again. "

She said the last words in the Queen's ear, her voice gentle and lingering.

The queen's heart trembled inexplicably, and the scene of Ah Qing's affectionate and loving relationship with her could not help but come to mind. Previously, she had heard from the nun who taught her that a woman needs to be harmonized by a man's yin and yang to have a good complexion. However, Ah Qing is not a man, but she is still the same. Can make beauty bloom.

She suddenly stood up and turned her back to Aunt Qing, "Your Majesty just mentioned lotus. I have never bathed in lotus before."

"We have it in the harem, and my slave is preparing it for you." Aunt Qing walked up to her, her eyebrows were gentle, "My slave is waiting for you."

The queen's body couldn't help but tremble, and she hurried out of Fengyi Palace.

When I arrived at the Imperial Study Room, the Minister of Rites was also there.

The third prince failed to persuade the queen to settle the account, so he had to go to your majesty again.

Seeing the queen coming, the emperor said, "Okay, you go down first. Later I will ask Zhao Debao to go to my private treasury to see how much I can get, and I will give you the first amount."

Upon hearing this, the Minister of Rites retreated as soon as he knew that the emperor and empress had something to talk about.

The emperor looked at the queen with guilt on his face, "I really feel that I am not a qualified king. The treasury is so empty that I can't even pay for my son's wedding. I even feel that I am not a qualified father."

The queen originally thought that the emperor would get into trouble if she didn't obey the emperor's instructions, but she didn't expect that the emperor would blame himself first. If she wanted to blame the emperor for sending the Minister of Rites to her, she had to change her mind and change it to, "Hu Is it so difficult for the Ministry these years?"

"Hey." The emperor sighed heavily, "Although there have been no major wars in Daxia in recent years, there have been constant small battles. Raising troops and fighting wars is a waste of money. There is either drought here or flooding somewhere, so the taxes paid are limited.

As soon as the 20 taels that had been confiscated from the chief minister were transferred to the treasury, one hundred thousand was allocated to the Ministry of War. The other one hundred thousand was moved here and there for use.

It’s not that the treasury can’t get out a penny, but some of the money that ensures the country’s operation cannot be touched. If it is really touched, and when it comes time to use it, and it is known that the money is used to arrange the marriage of the third child, wouldn’t it be a scam for the prince? Being reviled by the world. "

He sighed again, "Don't worry, I have asked Zhao Debao to go to my private treasury to do an accounting. I can't let the people laugh at me because I can't even hold a royal wedding. It's really not possible. I still have some treasures donated by my subordinates. , I asked someone to take it to a pawn shop outside the palace to exchange for some silver."

The queen looked at the emperor slightly, and saw that his expression did not seem to be fake, then she said, "How can your Majesty's things be moved? I am still a bit naked. I will have someone bring it to the Ministry of Rites later."

It was already embarrassing enough for his son to get married on credit. If the officials knew that the emperor was so short of money that he pawned things, the royal family's face would be completely lost.

What she just said to Aunt Qing was wrong.

The emperor was neither stupid nor stupid, but he was also shameless. Even after sitting on the throne for so many years, his unworthy temper had never changed.

"Queen." The emperor held the queen's hand and said with emotion on his face, "You are truly my good wife. It is my blessing to have you in this life.

The children who have been taught are also obedient. I think that the third child is now older and some things should be put on the agenda, but he has not made any achievements yet, so he may not be able to obey.

According to the Queen, should I make him the king first, or should I find an opportunity for him to do some meritorious deeds to convince the public, and then move him back to the palace? "