Chapter 453: Chapter 453 Various Families’ Reaction (8)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Also, about the sweet potatoes and the waterwheel,” Mr. Chu added. “Everyone knows what’s happening, especially with the white sweet potatoes.
“If the Emperor doesn’t give any practical benefits, what would the officials think?
“The wonderful thing is that the Emperor only gave him a title and nothing else.”
“Based on what you said, it seems 1 really can’t touch them.” The First Prince said it unwillingly.
“Let’s see how it goes. At least for now, we can’t touch them. Otherwise…” Before Mr. Zhao could finish his sentence, the eunuch guarding the door knocked and said, “Your Highness, the palace’s messenger is here.”
“Oh, that’s quite fast. Go and inform the ladies to get ready. 1 will be right there.”
“Yes.” The eunuch turned around and left after that.
“Wait here,” the First Prince said. “I’ll go receive the decree, and we’ll continue this topic when 1 return.”
After saying that, he stood up and walked out.
After a while, he returned and thoughtfully placed the imperial edict on the table. “Yang Wanning has been bestowed on my third brother as a concubine.”
“That’s a good thing. She can be our spy now that Yang Wanning has entered the Third Prince’s manor.”
“I hope so, and 1 hope nothing goes wrong.” The First Prince shook his head at that.
“I don’t think there will be a problem. Firstly, her younger brother, Yang Chenglin, is still in the hands of the Yang family. Secondly, there’s also Miss Wanyu, who can openly enter and leave King Rui’s manor.” Mr. Chu added.
“Alright then, let’s take a look at how it goes.” The First Prince nodded in agreement.
Zhou Ying withdrew, and a thoughtful expression flashed across her eyes. It turned out that the Empress had a double plan.
If Yang Wanning could enter the Third Prince’s residence, she could use Yang If Yang Wanning could enter the Third Prince’s residence, she could use Yang Wanning to spy on the Third Prince.
Even if it didn’t work out, it would sow discord between the couple and affect their future children.
If Madam Cui killed her, the Empress would not suffer any losses, but she would also have a hold on Madam Cui. The Yang family would only be more loyal to the First Prince.
It seemed that the Empress had calculated this well.
Zhou Ying was about to look at the Fourth Prince’s residence when the old butler ran in. “Lady Gu, Eunuch Li will be here soon to announce the imperial edict. You and Young Master Gu should hurry to the front yard and wait.”
“Thank you, Uncle Feng. We’ll be right there.” After Zhou Ying finished speaking, she went to the study room to call Gu Chengrui. Then, the two simply tidied themselves up and followed the old butler to the front yard.
The Third Prince was already waiting there when they reached the front courtyard. When he saw them coming, he looked at Gu Chengrui again and instructed, “After entering the palace, speak less and listen more.”
“Understood.” Gu Chengrui nodded solemnly and stood behind him.
Soon, Eunuch Li and other eunuchs arrived. The husband and wife kneeled while the Third Prince received the imperial edict.
The content was to bestow the Third Prince with two concubines.
Moreover, the date of marrying the main consort was set for the next month, while the secondary consort would be in February of next year.
What surprised Zhou Ying was that Eunuch Li was actually fine when Zhou Ying kneeled.
However, she did not know that the Emperor, busy with memorials, suddenly fainted in front of the imperial table.
The eunuchs and serving girls on duty were so frightened that their faces turned pale. Eunuch Li’s disciple, Xiao Dezi, immediately called for the imperial physician while he led his men to help the Emperor onto his bed.
On the other end, after announcing the imperial edict, Eunuch Li handed two copies of the list to the Third Prince and Gu Chengrui. “This is the list of the Emperor’s rewards. You can take a look at them.”
After saying that, he asked the guards to bring in their rewards.
“Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Li. Please wait a moment, and please sit down for a cup of tea.” After the Third Prince finished speaking, he gave Butler Feng a look.
Butler Feng immediately brought everyone else to sit at the side. While serving tea, he also gave them some tea money..