allendalepharm Chapter 848: So hard-working?
Chapter 848: So hard-working?
Chapter 848: So hard-working?
Jiang Youzhen was indeed surprised when she heard the news. However, this must be the imperial decree that the old marquis had asked for. She felt that given Tong Huaian's character, he would not bother to do so.
After asking around, Jiang Youzhen learned that Tong Huaian had already returned to the Marquis' Mansion. He thought about finding Tong Huaian later to comfort him!
However, before he was dismissed, Mu Yuan came in a hurry and said that Tong Huaian had handed in a card to the palace to meet the emperor, but was reprimanded by the emperor and was now kneeling outside the imperial study.
"What happened? Why were you reprimanded?" Jiang Youzhen asked hurriedly.
"Alas! Isn't it all because of this dispute over the position of the Crown Prince? Lord Tong Tong brought a sign into the palace to ask the Emperor to revoke his decision. He wants to return the position of the Crown Prince to his brother.
But the emperor said that the position of the crown prince was requested by the old marquis himself, and it happened that he was going to Jiangnan and had made contributions in promoting the new policy, so the emperor agreed. "
Jiang Youzhen nodded when he heard this. This seemed like Tong Huaian's style. In fact, if it were her, she would do the same.
Because the position of the crown prince came in an unjustified way, he will really be criticized by others.
Jiang Youzhen also sighed, but this was an imperial decree, and it was impossible to revoke the order.
Mu Yuan nodded, "Isn't it? The emperor asked Master Tong to go back and ask the old marquis, saying that the old marquis and the eldest grandson of the marquis' mansion had agreed to this, and the old marquis even took the eldest grandson's petition to the emperor."
"That must be because Brother Huai'an is too stubborn and has displeased the Emperor, right?"
Mu Yuan nodded. "It was Master Tong who was very stubborn and kept begging the emperor to take back his decision. In the end, the emperor was displeased and became furious. He reprimanded him a few words, and now he is still kneeling outside the imperial study!"
Jiang Youzhen was very surprised, then he looked at the sky outside and found that it was raining.
In fact, it was not that she was too calculating, but Tong Huaian's move also saved his own reputation.
If he really accepted it, the rumors in the capital would definitely not stop. People would say that he had taken the position of the crown prince from his elder brother, after all, his elder brother was not dead yet! He could not wait any longer.
And his current attitude, everyone knows that this position of the crown prince was not obtained by himself, isn't it just to save some face? And kneeling outside the imperial study for a long time, refusing to get up, further shows his determination.
Jiang Youzhen analyzed the situation and felt that Tong Huaian made the right move, but this did not rule out the possibility that Tong Huaian was sincere, after all, his eldest brother and he were born of the same mother.
A person who has been ill for a long time is already sensitive. If his position as the crown prince is taken away, won't he want to commit suicide? Even if he is very righteous, he will die of depression.
This was undoubtedly trampling underfoot his dignity. If it were her, she would have no face to live in this world.
It was not until after she was dismissed from her post that Jiang Youzhen heard that Tong Huaian was still kneeling outside the imperial study, and then she saw the carriage of the Dingbei Marquis's mansion heading towards the palace gate.
Standing there, she did not leave immediately, but saw an old man who looked energetic but tired getting off the carriage. This man should be the old marquis.
"Your Majesty, the old marquis of Dingbei Marquis' Mansion has handed in a sign requesting to see Your Majesty." Zhou Zhong reported.
The emperor was stunned when he heard this, and then sighed helplessly: "What are these two grandparents doing?"
He glanced at Tong Huaian who was still kneeling outside the imperial study, then picked up an imperial edict next to it and opened it to read it. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He was not a second-generation rich man who relied on his family's favor.
He then put the imperial edict into the secret compartment of the bookshelf and said to Zhou Zhong, "Let the old marquis in!"
The old marquis approached the imperial study, and when he saw his grandson kneeling outside the study, his face was full of heartache, but there was still a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Tong Huaian's actions made him feel that he was not wrong in this matter. If anyone could revitalize the Marquis' Mansion, they could only count on Tong Huaian. As for his father, it was better not to talk about it!
The old marquis entered the imperial study and after paying his respects, the emperor asked, "Old marquis, why are you here this time? Previously, you asked for the title of crown prince for Tong Huaian. What about this time? Is it to ask me to take back my decision?"
"Your Majesty! I do not regret making this decision. For the sake of the Marquis' Mansion, I have to do this.
I am old and may die someday. How can I rest assured leaving this huge mansion behind?" The old marquis couldn't hold back his tears.
"The eldest grandson has been bedridden for many years, and the imperial physician has long said that he will not live long. The other grandchildren in the family are still young, and if we want to take on the responsibility of the Marquis's Mansion, only An'er can do it. I came here just to bring my grandchild back.
"Now that I have made up my mind, I will not say any more."
The emperor waved his hand impatiently, "Then take him back! He is as stubborn as a donkey. No matter what I say, he wants me to take back my order. You go back and comfort him, and don't ignore your eldest grandson either."
"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. I kneel in peace!"
The next day, Jiang Youzhen went to the Ministry of Personnel to replace the ivory plate. After getting the appointment document and official seal, he went to the Hanlin Hospital to report for duty. After that, he prepared to go to the Dali Temple to check out his study.
At this time, Mu Yuan came over and told her what happened to Tong Huaian yesterday.
"I heard that the emperor ordered people to throw Master Tong out of the palace before the palace gates were locked. At that time, Master Tong had fainted outside the imperial study because he had not eaten or drunk anything for several hours. The emperor ordered people from Dingbei Marquis's mansion to pick him up, and they took the unconscious Master Tong back to the mansion."
So hardworking? Jiang Youzhen was very surprised. She admired Tong Huaian for kneeling for three or four hours.
However, the emperor must have been testing him, otherwise he would not have made him kneel for so long.
It was naturally impossible for the emperor to take back his order. Before, there were rumors in the capital that Tong Huaian coveted his elder brother's position as the crown prince. But after Tong Huaian knelt for a long time outside the imperial study and even fainted, public opinion changed its direction.
In fact, Tong Huaixuan has been ill for too long and has no offspring until now. It was not expected that he would be the crown prince for long. But no one expected that he would endure it year after year and still be hanging on to his last breath.
There is nothing wrong with the old marquis planning to replace him with Tong Huaian, but he just seems too impatient and a little embarrassed!
This matter had been discussed in the capital for a long time. After a few days, it finally died down a bit, and the wedding day of the Fourth Prince and Luo Shuhuan was approaching.
The night before the wedding, Luo Shuhuan looked at the rose-red wedding dress hanging on the rack and reached out to touch it gently.
This is a phoenix embroidered with gold and silver threads, very luxurious, but it is not red. Only the main wife and the fourth prince can wear red when they get married, and she is just a concubine.
Looking at the dazzling rose-red color, Luo Shuhuan's eyes flashed with unwillingness, and then he thought of Wen Ruyu, the disciple of the Prime Minister.
She saw Wen Ruyu today, and he was indeed a handsome man. The Fourth Prince said that the Prime Minister had not yet joined any faction, and if he could win over the other party, then his chances of winning would be greater.
But the Prime Minister is old and cunning, so she might as well start with Wen Ruyu.