eurekapd Chapter 186 The Host is Not Good, the Emperor Wants to Bestow a Marriage
Chapter 186 The Host is Not Good, the Emperor Wants to Bestow a Marriage
Three days later, the Crown Prince's wedding took place, a grand national celebration, and the entire capital was immersed in a festive atmosphere.
The most distinguished members of the royal family sat in high seats, and all the civil and military officials came to witness the ceremony.
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess walked hand in hand into the main hall, where they performed the wedding ceremony. Ye Yaoyao witnessed the extravagance of the royal family.
Originally, Ye Mian was punished with caning, and his family did not have to come to the palace. Ye Yaoyao's ability to communicate with the gods was known to all the officials in the capital, and the emperor would not let the Ye family off the hook by hosting a banquet for them.
After watching the Crown Prince's wedding, Ye Yaoyao's attention shifted to the other guests. The Empress looked radiant, genuinely happy from the bottom of her heart.
The Empress Dowager looked kind and gentle, but Ye Yaoyao didn't think she was naive. The eunuch serving beside her looked somewhat familiar.
After thinking for a while, she finally realized that he had seen him in his dream. He was the old eunuch that Xin Chuli had begged. He looked serious now, but she still remembered his lewd appearance in the dream, so she quickly looked away.
This person is definitely not a good person; we should teach them a lesson when we have the chance.
Ye Xiumu followed her gaze and saw a eunuch. This man must have offended his precious daughter, and he kept it in mind.
Qin Jingyu glanced at Eunuch Cao beside the Empress Dowager, then gave Lian Jin a look. Lian Jin, who was always vigilant in the palace, kept a close eye on his every move and nodded almost imperceptibly.
Since the Second Prince withdrew from the court, Consort Mei has kept a low profile, and her clothes have always been simple and plain.
Ye Yaoyao looked at Qin Yunshang, her gaze occasionally drifting to the opposite side.
Qin Yunshang has a sharp eye; she's definitely looking at my father!
[Host, Qin Yunshang has turned from love to hate!]
[Yes! If the love-inducing Gu within Father's body hadn't been frozen to death, their meeting would have been filled with tender affection.]
Ye Xiumu's lips twitched. What was his daughter thinking?
Liu Yunshu was unaware that Ye Xiumu had been poisoned by a love potion. Looking at Qin Yunshang, she finally understood why Qin Yunshang was so angry with her daughter.
For both individuals to be safe, the love curse must be removed together; if the offspring curse dies, the mother curse can still live.
Either the mother Gu dies, or the offspring Gu will fall into a deep sleep; clearly, the mother Gu is still inside Qin Yunshang's body.
Ye Xiumu got rid of her, but she was constantly tormented by the Mother Gu and couldn't live without a man, no wonder she hated him so much.
The younger generation of the Liu family had already been told that Ye Yaoyao's biological father was someone else, so they were not surprised to hear her inner thoughts now.
Everyone turned to look at the only man in the hall who was wearing a mask.
"Minister Ye!"
"Your subject is here!" Ye Xiumu stood up and said respectfully.
The emperor smiled and said:
"The Crown Prince's wedding is just around the corner, my dear minister. You have not missed this celebratory drink. Come, drink this cup with me to congratulate the Crown Prince on his wedding."
Ye Xiumu raised his cup with both hands, "Thank you, Your Majesty. May the Crown Prince and Crown Princess live a long and happy life together, and may our dynasty prosper."
The ministers raised their glasses and shouted in unison, "May the Crown Prince and Crown Princess live a long and happy life together, and may our dynasty prosper!"
"Good! Good!" The Emperor laughed heartily and put down his wine cup.
"General Ye, how can you still wear a mask and not show your true face in front of His Majesty?" Qin Yunshang asked.
"When I fought the enemy in the past, I was injured on the face. The scars on my face are hideous and ugly, and I'm afraid they would alarm Your Majesty," Ye Xiumu replied coldly.
Qin Yunshang chuckled: "General Ye was a handsome man in the past. Even with the injury on your face, it should not diminish your heroic spirit. Why not let everyone see your true face?"
Before Ye Xiumu could speak, the Emperor said, "General Ye is unwilling, there must be a reason for it. Princess, please don't expose his shortcomings."
"Your Majesty, I was just curious."
"Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Majesty. My appearance is indeed unsightly, and I fear it may disturb others."
Everyone wanted to see Ye Xiumu's face, but upon hearing that he had a scar on his face, they were immediately disappointed. The ministers who had seen his face before looked regretful.
Some shrewd people looked at Ye Yaoyao. They knew that the daughter Ye Xiumu mentioned last time might be her. They waited quietly for the Ye family to make their move.
The Emperor expressed his regret for a moment, then spoke solemnly:
"Minister Ye, in the northern border region, you have led your soldiers to fight bravely against the enemy, achieving great feats and protecting our border for many years. Your hard work and contributions are truly commendable!"
Ye Xiumu bowed and clasped his hands in greeting: "It is my duty to share Your Majesty's burdens and bring peace to the people. It is my honor."
The Emperor nodded in satisfaction, a hint of something deeper in his eyes, and slowly said:
"Now that there is no war in the north, the people live in peace and prosperity. My dear minister, after many years of fighting, it is time for you to rest and enjoy your retirement."
The Emperor's words were loaded with hidden meaning!
Ye Yaoyao secretly commented as she listened to the Emperor's official tone.
Upon hearing this, Ye Xiumu remained calm, unhesitatingly pulled out the military tally from his robes, presented it with both hands, and declared loudly:
“Even without war, I should live a life of leisure and tranquility, and the military tally should be returned to the court.”
The Emperor's eyes flickered; he hadn't expected him to relinquish military power so decisively. He waved for Eunuch Wu to go and collect it.
The emperor took the military tally, examined it, and smiled with satisfaction.
[Now that they've realized it's true, they're in a better mood, and their suspicions really do grow stronger.]
"General Ye is very righteous, and I am very pleased with him. However, I will never forget your merits."
Effective immediately, he is hereby granted the title of Marquis of Zhenbei, a hereditary title, and is also granted 1,000 taels of silver and 1,000 hectares of fertile land.
I hope that you will continue to serve our dynasty and safeguard this peaceful and prosperous era.
[The military tally is exchanged for a noble title.] Ye Yaoyao always comments on the slightest expression on the Emperor's face.
"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty. I will always remember your kindness and will dedicate myself to the court until my dying breath."
"Congratulations, Marquis of Zhenbei."
When Ye Xiu was conferred the title of Marquis of Zhenbei, the ministers all congratulated him.
The Emperor didn't mention whether Ye Xiumu had a beloved daughter, and Qin Jingyu didn't bring it up either. The ministers were curious, but none of them asked.
However, some ministers asked in different ways:
"Lord Ye, most people settle down before building a career. You seem to be doing the opposite. I wonder when we'll be able to drink your wedding wine?"
Many ministers stopped talking and listened attentively.
"My health was damaged in my early years, leaving me with a host of health problems. Now I'm afraid I'm willing but unable to do so."
How early was "early"? Does that mean Prince Jing's marriage still counts?
All eyes turned to Prince Jing, but Qin Jingyu remained calm.
"Your loyalty to the country has moved me deeply. I hereby order the Imperial Medical Academy to send a physician to begin treating your health."
"My dear minister, please rest assured and recuperate. Once you are well, I will arrange a marriage for you."
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your consideration."
[If it weren't for my father's compassion for his subjects, people who didn't know better would really think that my father was a favorite of the emperor!]
The main hall returned to its lively state, and Ye Yaoyao sensed the Emperor's gaze turning towards her.
What does the Emperor intend to do?
[Host, this is bad! The Emperor wants to arrange a marriage for your sister. The Qi family asked the Empress Dowager to arrange a marriage between Qi Jinlan and your sister, but the Emperor intercepted the match.]
The Emperor wanted to betroth your sister to the Fourth Prince, but the Empress intercepted the marriage and decided to make her a concubine of the Crown Prince.
What? So many more people trying to steal the deal? I won't allow it.
Apart from Qin Jingyu, no one else knew what he had intercepted.