Emperor Xianzong looked angrily at Yu Yanqin, who was kneeling on the ground, and said, "You don't have to say anything. I don't care if you have ulterior motives or fall in love with Tie Muqing at first sight. We can clearly tell you right now that it is impossible for Muqing to be betrothed to you. You should give up on this idea. "
Yu Yanqin couldn't believe that Emperor Xianzong would refuse his request. Was it really like what people said? Father also liked Tie Muqing? After the Lantern Festival, he would start preparing to enter the palace.
"Why?" Yu Yanqin rarely spoke to the Emperor. He didn't expect that he would be refused as soon as he opened his mouth.
Emperor Xianzong was so anxious that his scalp was numb. He said with a dark face, "I can't tell you the reason now. When the time is right, you will know. So don't waste your time."
Yu Yanqin felt gloomy. He went to Concubine De to think of a way.
"Imperial Mother, can you help me think of a way? Father doesn't agree to marry Tie Muqing to me. Our previous plan will be in vain! " Yu Yanqin went to Concubine De's palace after coming out of the Emperor's imperial study. "Does father like Tie Muqing and wants to marry Tie Muqing?"
Concubine De was slightly stunned after hearing Yu Yanqin's words. She said, "I'm not sure. You go back first. I'll go to Consort Hui to find out what's going on. If your father likes Tie Muqing or Tie Muqing's military power, then you can forget about marrying Tie Muqing! If it's said that father and son like the same woman at the same time, they will be laughed at and the dignity of the royal family will be damaged. "
Yu Yanqin also realized that it was inappropriate for him to ask for a marriage today. He hoped that father didn't like Tie Muqing too. Otherwise, father would blame him. She thought of countless possibilities, but Yu Yanqin never thought that Tie Muqing would be her older sister.
Consort Hui packed up, brought along his gifts and went to Consort Hui's Hibiscus Hall. As soon as they entered the palace, Consort Hui came in and said, "Meimei, you look very good today!"
Consort Hui stood up and saluted. She said, "Jiejie, your face is also glowing with health and vigor! Elder Sister, I wonder what advice you have for coming here today? "
Concubine De sat down. She didn't beat around the bush and directly said, "Little Sister, Big Sister has a favor to ask of you. I hope Little Sister can tell me frankly."
"We're sisters. There's no need to beg. If I can do it, I won't refuse." But he had to say it. If he couldn't do it, he could just tell her about his difficulties and reject her.
Hearing Consort Hui's words, Consort De nodded and said, "Thank you in advance, Little Sister. Today, I'm here to clean up the mess of my good-for-nothing son, Yanqin."
Hearing this, Consort Hui's first reaction was that Yu Yanqin had bullied her daughter, Mu Qing. She hurriedly asked, "Sister, what's the matter? Just say it! "
"Yanqin saw Miss Mu Qing at Prince Fu's banquet. He fell in love with Miss Mu Qing at first sight. So today, he went to the Emperor to ask for a marriage. It was supposed to be a good thing for him. But the Emperor didn't agree and directly refused Yanqin's request. " Consort De sighed and said, "Yanqin didn't give up. He wanted me to find out why the Emperor didn't agree."
Hearing Consort De's words, Consort Hui opened his mouth in surprise. It would be strange if Emperor Xianzong agreed. One was his daughter, and the other was his son. How could he agree?
Although Consort Hui didn't say anything. But from Consort Hui's expression, Consort De roughly guessed it. She whispered, "Sister, tell me the truth. Does the Emperor like Tie Muqing?"
Hearing Consort De's words, Consort Hui was drinking tea. She choked and spat out the tea.
"Sister, is it true?" Consort De thought she had guessed right. Her face darkened. She began to think about how to make Yu Yanqin lose her composure in front of the Emperor.
Shaking her head, Consort Hui said, "The Emperor doesn't like Tie Muqing. He just appreciates her. And you'd better not matchmake the Second Prince with Tie Muqing. As for the reason, the Emperor doesn't say it now. There must be a reason."
"No? Then what's the reason? "Consort De asked hurriedly." There are things that we can't say. "
Thinking that if there wasn't a suitable reason today, Consort De and the Second Prince would not let it go. Thinking for a while, Consort Hui said, "Sister, you know that the Emperor values the military power in Tie Muqing's hands very much. Tie Muqing's prestige in the military is unparalleled. What will the Emperor think if you guys ask for a marriage? What will the other officials and ministers think? Don't blame me for not reminding you. The Second Prince can ask for a marriage with anyone but Tie Muqing. "
Consort De quivered. She and her son weren't the only smart ones. The others were also watching with bright eyes.
"Sister, thank you for your advice! Elder Sister knows what to do now. This Yan Qin has always been someone who doesn't make people worry. I didn't expect that as he grew older, he would actually start to do foolish things. This has never happened before. I hope that Younger Sister can put in a good word for us in front of His Majesty on account of Yan Qin's diligence and honesty. " Consort De said attentively. She knew that she had a position in the Imperial Harem because she had a son and a daughter. She worked hard for the royal family, so she could rise from a little palace maid to where she was today.
Shaking her head, Consort Hui said, "Yan Qin is indeed a good boy. But the Emperor is in his prime now. It's better for him to be honest and help the Emperor with his errands."
"Yes, I think so too. No matter how good his literary talent is, it's not good if he doesn't know how to do it well. The Third Prince, Yande, is the best among the princes. Yan Qin can't compare with him. " Consort De said enviously. She saw her son's faults, but she also knew that her son's ability was limited. He was good at writing poems, but he was not good at killing enemies or doing errands.
As they were talking, Emperor Xianzong came back. Seeing that Consort De was here, he knew that Consort Hui was here to speak for Yan Qin. Thinking of this, his face darkened.
"Welcome, Your Majesty!" Consort Hui and Consort De saluted.
"Rise!" Emperor Xianzong said in a deep voice, "Since Consort De is here, I don't have to go there again. Go back and make it clear to Yan Qin. It's impossible for him to be with Tie Muqing. Tell him to give up! "
Hearing that the Emperor was going to visit her, but after seeing her at Consort Hui's place, he didn't plan to go. She felt sad. Seeing that the Emperor was so angry, she knew that her son had kicked the Emperor's iron plate. She didn't have the mood to regret that the Emperor didn't go to her place.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will definitely teach Yan Qin a lesson. I won't let him do stupid things again!" Consort De apologized profusely, hoping to ease the Emperor's anger.
Emperor Xianzong waved his hand and said, "I know why you are doing this. I will tell you the truth. You'd better make Yan Qin behave. He should do whatever he can. When others are used, they don't even know what's going on. "
Consort De's face turned pale after hearing what Emperor Xianzong said. It seemed that the Emperor had something on Yu Yanqin.
"Yes, Your Majesty! I will discipline Yan Qin strictly and not let him do anything reckless! " Consort De said obediently. She didn't dare to breathe loudly. In the past, because of her low status in the Imperial Palace, Consort De had always been very respectful to the Emperor. It was because of her humble background that her son, Yu Yanqin, had never been valued by the emperor. She didn't want her son to be like her, bullied and humiliated in the harem, with no place to complain. As long as her son could become the Emperor, she could trample on those who thought that they were of high status. This was her last hope. She couldn't give up and she didn't want to give up.
Emperor Xianzong nodded. Because Yu Yanqin's unreasonable marriage request today, Emperor Xianzong was very angry, so he didn't want to see Consort De. He said in a low voice, "It's getting late. You should go back!"
"I'll leave now!" Although Consort De wanted to continue talking to the Emperor, she didn't dare to stay when she saw Emperor Xianzong's dark face. She quickly left and sighed as she walked. She didn't know when she would see the Emperor again.
After Consort De walked out of Furong Hall, she turned around and looked at the direction of Furong Hall. She thought to herself, "Fortunately, Consort Hui doesn't have any children. Otherwise, Consort Hui will be more difficult to deal with than Consort Shu. Not because of others, but because of the Emperor's decades of love, ordinary people can't compare to him. "Now she just needed to focus on dealing with Consort Shu. Consort Hui was not a threat. Consort De thought that compared to Consort Shu, Consort Hui would be more willing to date her.
Consort Hui's words were the same as what the Emperor said just now. Consort Hui must know why Tie Muqing couldn't move. Although he didn't say anything now, it must be because he couldn't say it now.
After Consort Hui left, Emperor Xianzong's face was still dark. Consort Hui, on the other hand, drank his tea with a faint smile and looked at Emperor Xianzong.
"Are you done laughing?" Emperor Xianzong said with slight anger, "What's the matter? Summon Mu Qing to the palace tomorrow and discuss with her what we should do. Set a new date for her to acknowledge her ancestors. It seems that it won't work if we stick to the previous date. If word gets out that Yu Yanqin likes Mu Qing, it will be considered a scandal when Mu Qing acknowledges her ancestors. It will damage the reputation of the royal family. "
Consort Hui also wanted to find Tie Muqing as soon as possible and discuss this matter with her. He nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right. I'll summon Mu Qing to the palace tomorrow. Let's discuss what we should do! But I have a question. If Mu Qing regains her status as a Princess Royal, what will happen to her military power? Will she take it back? If she doesn't, it's hard to say what will happen to the Empress Dowager. You know, the Empress Dowager is a very old-fashioned person. She will definitely interfere with Tie Muqing's military power in the name of the royal family. "
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