vstars Chapter 451 Showing Weakness
Chapter 451 Showing Weakness
Emperor Shenwu was reviewing memorials when he heard the news. He slowly put down his red brush and said only one sentence: "No matter what, save the princess!"
By the evening of the next day, the eldest princess finally gave birth to a cat-like son. The baby was born weak and only whimpered a few times before dying.
The prince consort was filled with anger and heartache, his hands trembling. This was his eldest son! And yet, he was born weak. This time, he had truly irritated the princess. For half a month, he had only cared for his own son, while ignoring the princess.
The frail child was in the Grand Princess's residence, where only a handful of people performed the baptism ceremony. The Grand Princess was driven to tears several times by anger, and Empress Dowager Li sent Nanny Li to the residence several times. After being persuaded by Nanny Li several times, the Grand Princess finally calmed down. She sincerely apologized to the Grand Consort. The Grand Princess, already pale and frail, bowed her head in tears, and even the Grand Consort's anger faded. He could only comfort the Grand Princess, telling her to take good care of herself and her son.
After waiting for a few days, Lan Qingwu finally found Qianzheng Palace and said, "Your Majesty, the eldest princess's son will be one month old soon."
Emperor Shenwu was reviewing memorials and simply replied, "Hmm!"
Lan Qingwu was a little annoyed. It wasn't her daughter who was in confinement after childbirth, and what happened before was still like a thorn in her heart. It was impossible for her not to care. Did she have to bow her head first?
Emperor Shenwu threw down the red brush in his hand and finally raised his head: "Weak, I will give something to the princess in a few days."
After all, they are my own flesh and blood, so I have to be nice to them. "The Queen Mother has come to see me several times, but if you don't want to..."
"That's it!"
Lan Qingwu interrupted the Emperor, "Just give it in the name of Your Majesty and Ruo Ruo! However, Ruo Ruo doesn't think what the princess did is right, but to avoid embarrassing Brother Heng! The subjects and officials of the world are all looking to Brother Heng. Ruo Ruo is willing to stand with Brother Heng and fight together!"
If Lan Qingwu does not give in, Emperor Shenwu's reputation will probably be damaged, which is not what Lan Qingwu wants.
"As long as I do everything I can, I will have a clear conscience!"
By then, even Empress Dowager Li will have nothing to say.
Lan Qingwu continued, "The eldest princess has suffered a lot this time, and the child is also weak. Why not hold the full moon banquet in the palace? With the help of Concubine Wan and Concubine Liang, it can be done more decently. What do you think, Brother Heng?"
Emperor Shenwu stretched out his arm and pulled Lan Qingwu into his arms. "I have already made my plans. What else can I say? I will do whatever I want!"
Lan Qingwu was held in the Emperor's arms and sat on his lap. She hugged him back and said softly, "Wei Ruo Ruo is only doing this for Brother Heng! Not for anyone else!"
The Shenwu Emperor simply raised the corners of his lips and said, "I know! I am so weak!"
The eldest princess seemed to have really changed her temperament, and the full moon banquet was a lively and successful event.
It was almost evening, and the eldest princess had not yet left the palace. Lan Qingwu was just about to take a good rest when a palace attendant came in and reported, "Your Majesty, Princess Mingzhu is requesting an audience at the main hall gate."
Lan Qingwu was combing her black hair and frowned slightly when she heard this: "Ruhan, go and ask His Majesty to come over."
Princess Mingzhu was at the palace gate, but Lan Qingwu didn't want to see her. Lan Qingwu had already given her the courtesy and face she deserved, and the rest should be left to her father, Emperor Shenwu!
A moment later, not only Emperor Shenwu, but also the Sixth Prince followed Emperor Shenwu to Fengqi Palace.
After Emperor Shenwu sat on the throne, he asked, "Don't you want to see Mingzhu?"
Lan Qingwu shook his head: "I just don't think it's necessary! Let her go back!"
The Sixth Prince scoffed inwardly. It was just a pretense of apology. He didn't think his eldest sister truly knew she was wrong. She was just taking advantage of this opportunity to soften his father's heart.
Emperor Shenwu pondered for a few breaths and asked the Sixth Prince, "What do you think, my son?"
The Sixth Prince bowed and said, "I'll listen to what the eldest princess wants to say."
Lan Qingwu sighed and said, "Forget it! Then let her in!"
Emperor Shenwu patted the back of Lan Qingwu's hand soothingly and said, "Go and tell Princess Mingzhu."
Princess Mingzhu lowered herself very low. As soon as she entered the hall, she bowed respectfully to the ground and performed the ritual of three kowtows and nine bows. Lan Qingwu looked at Emperor Shenwu in surprise before speaking, "No need to be so polite! Stand up!"
Unexpectedly, the eldest princess remained completely unmoved. "I have come to pay my respects to you, the Queen Mother, with all my heart. I know you cannot forgive me for what I have done. I only ask that you allow me to kowtow to you and pay my respects to you every day!"
Lan Qingwu fell silent for a moment, but Emperor Shenwu narrowed his eyes and stared at the eldest princess.
The atmosphere in the hall fell silent for a moment.
At this time, another palace servant came to report: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Grand Prince Consort is requesting an audience outside the palace."
The Shenwu Emperor then spoke: "Let him in! Mingzhu, get up! If you really want to, I don't care whether you kowtow or not!"
Princess Mingzhu trembled slightly: "Yes, father!"
The Grand Prince Consort came in and bowed respectfully. Emperor Shenwu waved his hand and said, "Everyone, please leave! Mingzhu, you should come to the palace less often these days. Just take care of yourself and your child. Grand Prince Consort, I will leave Mingzhu to you."