Emperor Ning Sanctions a Marriage (Part One)
“It really is quite a coincidence for us old friends. When we get sick, we get sick together and get better together.”
Emperor Ning held Gu HuaiJiang, as the two older men spoke in the imperial garden. No matter how one looked at it, the atmosphere seemed a little strange.
Emperor Ning was in a good mood, cracking all sorts of jokes along the way. He carried a light and fluttery joy that came from recovering from illness.
Moreover, the spring scenery was radiant and beautiful with flowers blooming. Even the wind carried lively and fresh air.
“People only ever seem to remember the value of life after a serious illness. After We recovered from illness this time, We thought about many things. It’s almost as if it happened a lifetime ago. HuaiJiang, have you ever thought about such things?”
Gu HuaiJiang said with a smile: “This subject is an unrefined person. My life was often at risk on the battlefield. When I was younger and suffered from a serious injury, I would think about such things. Now that I am much older, if I thought about those sorts of things every time, there would be no need to send me to battle.”
What he said was indeed true. Emperor Ning had always been the previous emperor’s favorite prince and had smoothly become the crown prince without any problems. After the previous emperor passed away, and he became the emperor, he never faced a threat to his life.
This was the first time that he had to feel threatened by death.
“You’ve spent so many years protecting Eastern Ling’s borders. It has truly been hard. We’ve already reached this age. In the future, don’t go to the battlefield. If anything comes up, have ShuBai and the others go. ShuBai and JiuGe are both very steady, while HanMo’s ability with the sword is exceptional. The children can help share your burden.”
If Emperor Ning had said this in the past, Gu HuaiJiang would definitely believe that Emperor Ning was jealous and suspicious of him.
Today, however, he could tell that Emperor Ning was showing his concern for him, fearing that he would lose his life on the battlefield.
Gu HuaiJiang cupped his hands and said: “To be able to earn Your Majesty’s trust, this subject thanks Your Majesty on ShuBai and the others’ behalf. It’s just that they are still young and do not have enough experience on the battlefield. Young birds need to fly with the old birds enough to know what they are doing.”
Emperor Ning said: “We understand. Who doesn’t worry about their sons? Moreover, ShuBai and the others are so filial. HuaiJiang, you are lucky. Your sons are all outstanding.”
“Your Majesty’s princes are the truly outstanding ones who far surpass my sons. Your Majesty only pays attention to how understanding and capable he is but does Your Majesty know how naughty my two youngest are? They leave me worried to no end.”
Emperor Ning looked at him sideways, “Don’t lie to Us. It’s not like We don’t know about Gu Xiang and Gu Yi. They are the youngest and have very lively personalities, but they have kindness in their hearts and respect their father and elder brothers. Moreover, with your military cane keeping an eye on them, do they dare be naughty?”
Immediately after saying this, he let out a long sigh.
“We did not do a good job of raising my sons and should learn from you.”
Gu HuaiJiang hurriedly took a step back and cupped his hands, not daring to respond to what Emperor Ning had said.
Did not do a good job of raising my sons sounded so severe. It was the same as belittling the eldest prince and the second prince.
After Emperor Ning recovered from his illness, he very rarely spent time with the two princes, and he adamantly refused to bring up appointing a crown prince. Could it be that he knew something?
Emperor Ning grabbed his hand, “Alright, it was We who said too much. We invited you into the palace today to thank you. It would not do to make you worried.”
Gu HuaiJiang knew that he was talking about kneeling to ask Xun Chi to enter the palace to perform treatment, thus he faintly smiled and said: “This is something that a subject should do. There’s no need for Your Majesty to give thanks. Moreover, Your Majesty granting Yu Fu the title of princess is already a great honor to Marquis Gu’s Manor.”
Emperor Ning nodded his head in satisfaction, “Speaking of Yu Fu, We feel that just granting Yu Fu something is not enough to express how thankful We are for you. We heard that the Deity of Medicine has some complaints about the marriage to Marquis Gu’s Manor? Then We will personally sanction the marriage between Yu Fu and ShuBai, and the Deity of Medicine won’t be able to say anything to you about it.”
Gu HuaiJiang thought about it a little then said with a difficult expression, “But marriage is decided on by the parents and a matchmaker. The Deity of Medicine raised Yu Fu since she was a child. Based on that and reasoning…”
“That’s why We said that We would personally sanction the marriage. Since ancient times, marriages have been decided by the parents and matchmakers except when the ruler decides. Even if the Deity of Medicine decides to assign blame, the blame will be with Us. He can’t assign any blame to you!”
It was clear that Emperor Ning felt secure with his position of power.
He had already recovered from his illness. Even if Xun Chi felt any dissatisfaction, could it be that he would enter the palace and poison him to death?
As for any future illnesses, with Yu Fu becoming the wife of someone from Eastern Ling, it was natural that she would not just ignore him.
It was only now that Gu HuaiJiang revealed a look of joy, “Then many thanks, Your Majesty. If the engagement between the two of them can be set, this subject would be beyond happy.”
“We knew that you would be happy. Don’t worry, just leave this to Us!”
…
In the prime minister’s manor’s study, Yin Shuo held a report from the palace then slowly tossed it into the brazier.
“His Majesty’s illness was extremely strange. No matter how mediocre the imperial physicians might be, they can’t possibly be so mediocre that they can’t even treat a cold. There must be some other reason behind it.”
“What reason?”
Yin JiYao stood cautiously to the side. After Yin Yan left, Yin Shuo allowed her to enter the outer study and would occasionally discuss things with her…
Or it could be said that he would tell her things to not leave her completely in the dark.
This was the first time that she had come in. She found it novel and felt that she had obtained Yin Shuo’s acceptance, thus she felt a little bit of joy.
Yin Shuo thought back to the day that Xun Chi entered the palace. The expressions on Imperial Consort Xian and the eldest prince could not be considered pretty, and he had reached a bit of a conclusion but did not reveal it to Yin JiYao.
Yin JiYao did not cause a fuss. She knew that she was not yet worthy of discussing these things with Yin Shuo the same way that her brother and father had.
To allow her into the study was already enough approval.
Yin Shuo lifted his eyes and looked at her, “It’s not yet certain. We might be able to learn something from someone in Marquis Gu’s Manor. These next few days, find a chance to go and speak with Gu JiuGe. See if you can find anything out.”
Author’s note: That author’s note from yesterday was a lie. Some of my little cuties were keen enough to notice, while some were too naive and were deceived. Hahaha!
Think about how Yao Lan was calling Yu Fu princess from the beginning. That’s why her status as princess does not come from Eastern Ling alone~
Emperor Ning Sanctions a Marriage (Part One)
“It really is quite a coincidence for us old friends. When we get sick, we get sick together and get better together.”
Emperor Ning held Gu HuaiJiang, as the two older men spoke in the imperial garden. No matter how one looked at it, the atmosphere seemed a little strange.
Emperor Ning was in a good mood, cracking all sorts of jokes along the way. He carried a light and fluttery joy that came from recovering from illness.
Moreover, the spring scenery was radiant and beautiful with flowers blooming. Even the wind carried lively and fresh air.
“People only ever seem to remember the value of life after a serious illness. After We recovered from illness this time, We thought about many things. It’s almost as if it happened a lifetime ago. HuaiJiang, have you ever thought about such things?”
Gu HuaiJiang said with a smile: “This subject is an unrefined person. My life was often at risk on the battlefield. When I was younger and suffered from a serious injury, I would think about such things. Now that I am much older, if I thought about those sorts of things every time, there would be no need to send me to battle.”
What he said was indeed true. Emperor Ning had always been the previous emperor’s favorite prince and had smoothly become the crown prince without any problems. After the previous emperor passed away, and he became the emperor, he never faced a threat to his life.
This was the first time that he had to feel threatened by death.
“You’ve spent so many years protecting Eastern Ling’s borders. It has truly been hard. We’ve already reached this age. In the future, don’t go to the battlefield. If anything comes up, have ShuBai and the others go. ShuBai and JiuGe are both very steady, while HanMo’s ability with the sword is exceptional. The children can help share your burden.”
If Emperor Ning had said this in the past, Gu HuaiJiang would definitely believe that Emperor Ning was jealous and suspicious of him.
Today, however, he could tell that Emperor Ning was showing his concern for him, fearing that he would lose his life on the battlefield.
Gu HuaiJiang cupped his hands and said: “To be able to earn Your Majesty’s trust, this subject thanks Your Majesty on ShuBai and the others’ behalf. It’s just that they are still young and do not have enough experience on the battlefield. Young birds need to fly with the old birds enough to know what they are doing.”
Emperor Ning said: “We understand. Who doesn’t worry about their sons? Moreover, ShuBai and the others are so filial. HuaiJiang, you are lucky. Your sons are all outstanding.”
“Your Majesty’s princes are the truly outstanding ones who far surpass my sons. Your Majesty only pays attention to how understanding and capable he is but does Your Majesty know how naughty my two youngest are? They leave me worried to no end.”
Emperor Ning looked at him sideways, “Don’t lie to Us. It’s not like We don’t know about Gu Xiang and Gu Yi. They are the youngest and have very lively personalities, but they have kindness in their hearts and respect their father and elder brothers. Moreover, with your military cane keeping an eye on them, do they dare be naughty?”
Immediately after saying this, he let out a long sigh.
“We did not do a good job of raising my sons and should learn from you.”
Gu HuaiJiang hurriedly took a step back and cupped his hands, not daring to respond to what Emperor Ning had said.
Did not do a good job of raising my sons sounded so severe. It was the same as belittling the eldest prince and the second prince.
After Emperor Ning recovered from his illness, he very rarely spent time with the two princes, and he adamantly refused to bring up appointing a crown prince. Could it be that he knew something?
Emperor Ning grabbed his hand, “Alright, it was We who said too much. We invited you into the palace today to thank you. It would not do to make you worried.”
Gu HuaiJiang knew that he was talking about kneeling to ask Xun Chi to enter the palace to perform treatment, thus he faintly smiled and said: “This is something that a subject should do. There’s no need for Your Majesty to give thanks. Moreover, Your Majesty granting Yu Fu the title of princess is already a great honor to Marquis Gu’s Manor.”
Emperor Ning nodded his head in satisfaction, “Speaking of Yu Fu, We feel that just granting Yu Fu something is not enough to express how thankful We are for you. We heard that the Deity of Medicine has some complaints about the marriage to Marquis Gu’s Manor? Then We will personally sanction the marriage between Yu Fu and ShuBai, and the Deity of Medicine won’t be able to say anything to you about it.”
Gu HuaiJiang thought about it a little then said with a difficult expression, “But marriage is decided on by the parents and a matchmaker. The Deity of Medicine raised Yu Fu since she was a child. Based on that and reasoning…”
“That’s why We said that We would personally sanction the marriage. Since ancient times, marriages have been decided by the parents and matchmakers except when the ruler decides. Even if the Deity of Medicine decides to assign blame, the blame will be with Us. He can’t assign any blame to you!”
It was clear that Emperor Ning felt secure with his position of power.
He had already recovered from his illness. Even if Xun Chi felt any dissatisfaction, could it be that he would enter the palace and poison him to death?
As for any future illnesses, with Yu Fu becoming the wife of someone from Eastern Ling, it was natural that she would not just ignore him.
It was only now that Gu HuaiJiang revealed a look of joy, “Then many thanks, Your Majesty. If the engagement between the two of them can be set, this subject would be beyond happy.”
“We knew that you would be happy. Don’t worry, just leave this to Us!”
…
In the prime minister’s manor’s study, Yin Shuo held a report from the palace then slowly tossed it into the brazier.
“His Majesty’s illness was extremely strange. No matter how mediocre the imperial physicians might be, they can’t possibly be so mediocre that they can’t even treat a cold. There must be some other reason behind it.”
“What reason?”
Yin JiYao stood cautiously to the side. After Yin Yan left, Yin Shuo allowed her to enter the outer study and would occasionally discuss things with her…
Or it could be said that he would tell her things to not leave her completely in the dark.
This was the first time that she had come in. She found it novel and felt that she had obtained Yin Shuo’s acceptance, thus she felt a little bit of joy.
Yin Shuo thought back to the day that Xun Chi entered the palace. The expressions on Imperial Consort Xian and the eldest prince could not be considered pretty, and he had reached a bit of a conclusion but did not reveal it to Yin JiYao.
Yin JiYao did not cause a fuss. She knew that she was not yet worthy of discussing these things with Yin Shuo the same way that her brother and father had.
To allow her into the study was already enough approval.
Yin Shuo lifted his eyes and looked at her, “It’s not yet certain. We might be able to learn something from someone in Marquis Gu’s Manor. These next few days, find a chance to go and speak with Gu JiuGe. See if you can find anything out.”
Author’s note: That author’s note from yesterday was a lie. Some of my little cuties were keen enough to notice, while some were too naive and were deceived. Hahaha!
Think about how Yao Lan was calling Yu Fu princess from the beginning. That’s why her status as princess does not come from Eastern Ling alone~
