Enter the red building

Chapter 94 Ruined Prospects

"Uncle Emperor, Marquis Zhennan did the absurd thing of marrying his righteous sister in disregard of etiquette, what do you think?" The emperor was holding a memorial in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and asked Beijing Wang Shui Rong.

Shui Rong sat at the side, seeing the emperor's expression was the same, he didn't get angry, thinking about what his daughter said, he smiled and said: "Who didn't do some ridiculous things when he was young? No matter how you marry the Marquis of Zhennan, it shouldn't be like this Make a big deal out of a molehill."

The emperor raised his eyebrows and asked: "Could it be that the emperor uncle does not object?"

"Why object?" Shui Rong asked back.

The emperor was slightly surprised, and asked: "Uncle Huang, isn't it just for this matter today? Why didn't I know that Uncle Huang actually had such a relationship with Marquis Zhennan, so it was worthy for Uncle Huang to intercede for him?"

Shui Rong shook his head, with a bitter face, and sighed: "It's not because of Zhennanhou, but because of Linglong!" It's someone else.

The emperor didn't know about the matter between Xue Qiu and Shui Linglong, but after hearing what Shui Rong said, he understood a little bit, and said, "Last time, Linglong didn't want to marry you. Is it because of the Marquis of Zhennan? Then she Why don't you ask me for a marriage order?"

Shui Rong smiled wryly and said: "It's not like you don't know that girl's temperament, what can she do if she doesn't want to."

The emperor nodded, he knew Shui Linglong's temperament, but he didn't think there was anything wrong, he just said: "Linglong can't be so exhausted all the time, do you want me to make an order—"

Shui Rong shook his head and said: "No, she won't agree." Thinking about the purpose of coming today, he asked: "Your Majesty, the marriage of Marquis Zhennan—"

The emperor pondered for a moment, and then said: "Actually, I didn't want to care about the marriage of the Marquis of Zhennan at first, but all the people in the Yushitai participated in his book, and the Imperial Academy also did the same. The emperor also knew about the marriage in the capital. Word has spread that I have to—"

"This minister knows, but how does the emperor plan to deal with this matter?" Shui Rong asked directly.

The emperor shook his head, and said with some embarrassment: "Actually, I don't know what to do. Zhennanhou is a talented person. I value him very much, but he is a bit ridiculous about this matter. His position as Zhennanhou I'm afraid I can't keep it."

Shui Rong said: "His position is already eye-catching, so it's just right to go."

The emperor asked: "Then do you want to interfere with his marriage?"

"If the Marquis of Zhennan did such a thing in the southwest or in the Guangdong Sea area, I'm afraid no one will know. How can a Marquis get married so that everyone knows it. For Linglong's sake, I have to Plead for the two of them." Shui Rong said in a deep voice.

The emperor nodded, "I understand, don't worry, Uncle Huang." The emperor knew in his heart that if this incident happened in ordinary people's homes, how could there be such a commotion in the city? After thinking about it, he knew that if it wasn't for Xue Qiu's identity, who would care about it? this matter.

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It didn't take long for the news of Xue Qiu being reprimanded by the emperor to spread in the capital. Many places were discussing about it.

The largest restaurant in the capital, Tianxianglou, is now discussing this matter, "Have you heard that the emperor directly cut off the position of Marquis of Zhennan, demoted to the Ministry of War and left it idle."

Many people around echoed, "Yes! I really didn't expect that Tangtang Town Nanhou would do such a thing, ruining his bright future."

"I think that Marquis of Zhennan really disregarded etiquette, righteousness, integrity and shame, and lost the face of our literati. He is still the champion of the three yuan and the ground, hey!"

"Where, that Marquis of Zhennan turned out to be the son of a lowly merchant. If you think about it, you can see why he cares about the way of a sage, the three cardinal principles and five constant principles? I really don't know how he won the number one prize."

No matter how ugly the outsiders said, Xue Qiu didn't care at all. He knew about the highs and lows early on. The world is like this, so why should he be angry? After listening to it, Xue Qiu put these words in his head After that, stop thinking about it.

"Mother, I'm sorry!" Xue Qiu looked at his mother's haggard face, knowing that Mrs. Xue still cared, now that the title of Marquis is gone, and her mother has no first-rank order.

Mrs. Xue waved her hand, supported Nanny Li's hand, walked in front of Xue Qiu, stroked the hair on Xue Qiu's forehead, and said softly: "Mother doesn't have many days to live, you just need to be healthy."

"What does mother say, mother will live a long life!" Xue Qiu knew Mrs. Xue's condition, but still said with a forced smile.

Mrs. Xue smiled, and then asked: "How about the wedding ceremony? Don't make any trouble tomorrow."

Xue Qiu said with a smile: "Mother doesn't have to worry, the son has already explained everything."

Qi Bo walked in at this moment and said, "Master, Master Ji Zhou is here, waiting for you to pass."

Mrs. Xue said: "Hurry up and go! Don't keep your lord waiting."

Xue Qiu nodded yes, he guessed a little bit why Ji Zhou came, and led Qi Bo directly to the main hall.At this time, he is probably the only one who will come to the door. Thinking of Xue Qiu, I feel a little ridiculous. Not long ago, there was a crowd of people, but now it is empty.

As soon as Xue Qiu entered the door, the dignified Ji Zhou stood up and asked, "Yun Xiao, do you want to marry your righteous sister Lin Daiyu?"

Xue Qiu said with a smile: "Didn't the invitation be sent to the mansion? The day is tomorrow."

"You—do you know that you are no longer the Marquis of Zhennan?" Ji Zhou saw Xue Qiu's smiling face and asked with a straight face.

Xue Qiu would not feel sad because of this incident, and still replied with a smile: "Of course I know, the imperial decree has already been issued, and the plaque has also been removed."

Seeing that Xue Qiu was not moved at all, Ji Zhou felt angry, and asked loudly: "You don't care about your future at all? Why do you do such a thing? Do you know that you are not only harming yourself, Also harmed Lin Daiyu?"

Xue Qiu looked at Ji Zhou's angry question and didn't feel embarrassed. On the contrary, he was very clear in his heart, but he still asked: "I wonder if Mr. Ji Zhou will come to drink a glass of wedding wine tomorrow?"

With a sound of "bang", Ji Zhou slapped the tea table beside him in a rage, and the tea table was instantly torn apart, and the teacup was also broken.

Seeing that Ji Zhou was so angry, Xue Qiu's face remained unchanged, and he only asked: "I also hope that my lord will come here tomorrow."

The two looked at each other, Xue Qiu didn't give in at all.Ji Zhou tried his best to calm himself down, and said, "Lin Ruhai, if you know what happened today, you will definitely regret it."

"He really wants to regret, why did he recognize me as his adopted son?" Xue Qiu said coldly.

Ji Zhou looked at Xue Qiu's resolute eyes, listened to what Xue Qiu said, fell silent, and said leisurely after a long time: "I mentioned this to him at the beginning, but it's a pity——he didn't agree."

Xue Qiu bowed and saluted, and said, "My lord, I hope you can come to have a cup of wedding wine."

Ji Zhou didn't answer, but asked word for word: "Yun Xiao, do you really not care about your own future?"

Xue Qiu said with a smile: "My lord, don't give the gift too thin."