vstars Chapter 420 Arrogant and Domineering
Chapter 420 Arrogant and Domineering
Lan Qingwu had no idea about these things, and after a few days, Emperor Shenwu resumed his morning court session.
Lan Qingwu was thinking about the banquet to be held at the beginning of spring, and smiled slightly, saying, "It seems that today's banquet will have to be a bit grand."
Ruhan also smiled and said, "For the sake of our Sixth Prince, we must do it well!"
Ru Ping also said, "It's not just the Sixth Prince. There are several princes and princesses in the royal family who are of age, and they all have to worry about it! I just don't know if General Qian's daughter can find a husband she likes this year!"
The imperial family was so prosperous that a banquet was inevitable. However, Lan Qingwu knew that this was just a formality. The real decision maker was still the Emperor Shenwu, but that was not something Lan Qingwu could interfere in. He couldn't even decide on the selection of the Sixth Prince's consort.
Ru Ping followed the developments in the former court and the harem, reporting to Lan Qingwu in detail, "Your Majesty has recalled the Li family, the nephew of the Empress Dowager. The case was quite scandalous back then, but for the Empress Dowager's sake he was spared from execution and sentenced to exile. Now, exile is no longer necessary. Lord Wang is delighted to have a daughter, and it's almost a hundred days since she was born. I've prepared a gift for you."
Lan Qingwu sighed, "My cousin has been delayed. Most people's children would already be in their teens by his age. As for the Empress Dowager's nephew, he is from your maternal family after all. Even for the Empress Dowager's sake, your Majesty has to take this step back."
But the person who died unjustly that year really died in vain.
Ruhan looked at Lan Qingwu's expression and said, "As for the Fourth Prince..."
Lan Qingwu shook his head: "After all, he is the son of His Majesty. He can do what others cannot! We are aware of his movements and are on guard. After all, when Lady Bai's affair was exposed, it was me who held on tightly to it. I believe the Fourth Prince hates me so much that he teamed up with the Princess and others to harm me and the Sixth Prince. You see me so high and mighty, but I am actually afraid of falling. I'm not afraid of falling myself, but I'm afraid that the people behind me will not have a good end! Step by step, we have come to this point. We are all in the center of the vortex and can no longer withdraw. We can only go with the flow!"
The master and servant were chatting, unaware that the Sixth Prince's people were also advising him: "The Fourth Prince is far away, isn't he?"
The man made a throat-slicing motion, and the Sixth Prince paused, holding the teacup. "What? I'm the master of this world? Father is still alive, and I'm just a prince, yet you're so impatient to deal with your brothers and sisters. What do you think Father will think? Remember my words, all the rations sent to the Imperial Mausoleum will be treated the same as those sent to the Princes. No deductions are allowed. Not only that, but I've also told you that the Imperial Mausoleum is cold and damp, so you must send an extra 20% to 30% of clothing, quilts, charcoal, and other items!"
The man was sweating profusely and hurriedly said, "Yes! I was wrong!"
“It’s definitely wrong!”
The Sixth Prince said coldly, "My brothers, no one who follows me may move without my permission! However, when these generous portions are sent to the Imperial Mausoleum, find someone smart enough to pass on the message that I'm specifically taking care of Fourth Brother! Do you understand? Also, keep a close eye on Third Prince, both inside and outside the palace!"
In Fengqi Palace, Lan Qingwu was accompanying the Seventh Princess in doing needlework. The Seventh Princess was quite clever and dexterous, but she was young and couldn't concentrate. Lan Qingwu didn't require his little girl to be proficient in needlework. After all, his little girl would always have someone to do needlework in her life, so everything was based on his little girl's interests.
The Seventh Princess was having a great time when Ru Ping quietly came in: "Your Majesty, the Third Prince's Consort wishes to see you. I see that her eyes are red and she doesn't look well!"
Lan Qingwu was stunned when she heard this. She touched the top of the Seventh Princess's head and said, "Play here for a while. Mother, please go out for a while."
When the Third Prince's wife saw Lan Qingwu, she first prostrated herself on the ground and kowtowed. Lan Qingwu hurriedly said, "What are you doing? Stand up!"
Ruhan personally went to support the Third Prince's wife.
The Third Prince's wife shook her head, looking extremely miserable. "Your Majesty, I'm here to ask for your help. The Third Prince..."
The Third Prince's wife choked up as she spoke, "The day before the Lantern Festival, on his way back from the palace, he met a commoner woman. He brought her back to his mansion that day and favored her. The woman's name was Qiao'er. This wasn't a big deal at first, at most it was just another concubine, and I could tolerate it. But Qiao'er, relying on the Third Prince's favor, has become more and more arrogant and domineering in recent days. Several concubines in the mansion have suffered from it, and they have either been punished by Qiao'er by being forced to kneel or beaten. However, the Third Prince has completely ignored it and is determined to protect Qiao'er. I'm afraid that the Third Prince will be coaxed by his concubines these past two days and write a letter to His Majesty to ask her to be the prince's concubine! If she really gets on the royal jade disc, I'm afraid that all the women in the mansion will have no chance of survival!"
Lan Qingwu only frowned upon hearing this, "That shouldn't be the case! That woman has only been in the palace for a few days. She has no qualifications and no children. His Majesty will not agree!"
The Third Prince's wife whispered, "I'm afraid His Majesty feels he owes the Third Prince for Mother Yang, and this is compensation!"
"Alright, I understand. You should take care of yourself and don't confront the Third Prince head-on. If you have any difficulties, feel free to come to Fengqi Palace!"
The Third Prince's wife felt relieved upon hearing this, and prepared to leave without even drinking her tea: "I'm sorry to have caused you so much trouble! It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now."
If it's any later, I'm afraid the Shenwu Emperor will be back. Lan Qingwu didn't want to keep the Third Prince's Consort any longer. When she couldn't see her anymore, she ordered Ruhan: "Go and find out what's going on. Is it as the Third Prince's Consort said?"
Ru Han nodded in agreement.