After His Majesty was reborn, the poor little girl in his previous life was spoiled to death

This is also a strange thing.

In the eighth year of Zhaoyuan, when Chu Huan was fifteen years old, a court official wrote to the emperor: "The emperor should have a grand wedding and then return to power."

When the memorial was submitted, it caused a huge uproar. For a time, choosing a wife for the emperor became the most watched event in the court.

At that time, the emperor was not able to rule the country personally, and most of the military and national affairs in the court were decided by the four regent ministers left by the previous emperor.

The one who held all the power was the most trusted minister of Emperor Tianqing during his lifetime, Ming Peiyin, who was then the Grand Tutor, Minister of Personnel, and Grand Secretary of Zhongji Palace.

Taifu Ming was of an exalted status, being the mentor of the late emperor and the present emperor. Faced with the surging enthusiasm in the court urging His Majesty to marry and take charge of the government, he remained silent.

Some gossipers spread rumors privately that Taifu Ming was clinging to power and unwilling to give up government, so he secretly obstructed the emperor's wedding.

Such news has always spread quickly in Beijing, and the rumors became more and more intense, even during the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, such an incident happened.

I don't know which noble lady from aristocratic family actually said to the Queen Mother with a smile when she was paying respect to her: "I have heard that there are people in the folks who are like teachers to their fathers. They don't want their young sons to get married so that they can manage their families. I wonder if Your Highness has heard of this?"

The Queen Mother was furious when she heard this, and ordered the female officials to take off her chariot and shawl, revoked her imperial edict, and immediately expelled her from the palace. Then, in front of everyone, she pointed at a young girl sitting under her and said with a smile: "This girl is worthy of my son."

And that fifteen-year-old lady was Ming Peiyin’s eldest granddaughter.

Now, anyone could see that Taifu Ming had reached a tacit agreement with the Empress Dowager to marry his granddaughter to Emperor Zhaoyuan as the Empress. In this way, even if the power was returned to the Emperor in the future, the Ming family would still be the Empress's maternal family and could enjoy a life of prosperity.

Hearing this, Wen Yunqian said, "In that case, it might not be a bad thing for the Ming family to marry off their daughter and for His Majesty to rule the country after the wedding."

At least in the eyes of the empress dowager, this is a win-win situation. Once the marriage is formed with the Ming family, the Ming family's daughter will become the empress, and the young emperor and the Ming Taifu will become one family. Not only can the power be returned to the emperor legitimately, but the Ming family will also be able to assist them wholeheartedly.

Master Wen stroked his beard and smiled: "Do you know how His Majesty would react when he heard about this?"

Wen Huaichen raised his fist and said, "Your Majesty dismissed the attendants and said only one thing to my father: Ming Peiyin has a rebellious heart and should be killed."

Wen Yunqian was shocked: "But now, the Ming family is still there!"

My father nodded and said, "This is your majesty's generosity. Your Majesty saw at a glance that Ming Peiyin wanted to marry his daughter off as queen just to give birth to an heir to the throne and then assist the young master!"

Wen Yunqian was horrified and asked, "Why would Master Ming do this?"

Elder Wen said, "Back then, Ming Peiyin was powerful and all military and political affairs in the country were controlled by one person. His lust for power was so strong that it was not something a minister should have. After having tasted the feeling of deciding the world with a single word, how could he be willing to give up the power so easily?"

"What's more, he is also afraid that since His Majesty was so brave when he was just a young boy, wouldn't he start with the Ming family when he takes power?"

Wen Yunqian couldn't help but ask, "What did Your Majesty do after that?"

Wen Huaichen stroked his beautiful beard gently, and said with a little pride: "That was August 15th of the sixth year of Yi Hai. In September, Ming Peiyin's eldest son died of a sudden illness. His daughter mourned her father for three years, so the marriage was naturally aborted."

"On the day of his eldest son's funeral, Ming Peiyin was so grief-stricken that he fell down the mountain steps and broke a leg bone. In October, he wrote a letter to the emperor asking to retire, but the emperor did not allow it and ordered Ming Taifu to come to the court to manage the affairs..."

"Ming Peiyin was already over 60 years old at the time. He dragged his sick legs and suffered the pain of losing his son. This went on for three months. He was like a sick tiger with its spine removed, no longer able to struggle."

"After the first month of the year, Ming Peiyin wrote to the emperor for the ninth time to ask for permission to leave, and to return to his hometown. His Majesty finally agreed, not only bestowing great favors on him, but also keeping his second son in the capital as an official."

Wen Huaichen sighed, "In this way, His Majesty not only saved the Ming family's life, but also saved the reputation of two generations of imperial tutors, Taifu Ming, and preserved the good intentions of the late emperor when he entrusted his son to him."

"Since the Prime Minister left, all government affairs naturally fell to the Emperor. And at that time, His Majesty was not even fifteen years old!"

When Wen Yunqian heard this, he felt ashamed and said, "My child is dull and stupid beyond his years."

Madam Wen laughed and said, "Qian'er, why do you have to belittle yourself? That's His Majesty. Even the great Master Ming was defeated by him. People like us with mediocre talents only need to follow His Majesty and we can enjoy peace and tranquility."

Wen Huaichen said to his father with emotion: "Your Majesty not only saved Ming Peiyin's life, but also preserved the Ming family's reputation and wealth. Whenever I think about this, I am grateful for your wisdom and magnanimity."

As for the fact that Emperor Zhaoyuan was unwilling to marry the daughter of the Ming family and killed the eldest son who was cultivated with great effort by her father, Taifu Ming, it was naturally something that the Holy Emperor had to do.

Wen Huaichen looked serious and warned his son: "So my son, remember, don't be smart in front of His Majesty, and don't think about playing any tricks or schemes."

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While Duke Ying and Minister Wen were worried about educating their son, Ning'er and Shen Chengying were looking at each other in confusion.

She only had time to hastily tie her hair into a bun and change into presentable clothes, and then stood in front of Shen Chengying with her face bare.

She patiently bowed and smiled, "I wonder why the young master is looking for you?"

When Shen Chengying first saw her without makeup, she was even more charming than when she was wearing pearls and jade, but soon he realized that he had come at the wrong time.

He quickly apologized, "It was Chengying who was rude and rude to the lady."

Ning Er was now thinking about Ye Zhen's previous words and her mother's identity. She had no interest in exchanging pleasantries with this young man. She just said, "Master, you are too polite. May I ask what can I do for you?"

She was so direct that Shen Chengying didn't know what to say for a moment. The impulse to come and find someone was almost extinguished.

He lowered his eyelashes and looked at the girl in front of him who was as light as snow. Suddenly, he was afraid to look her in the eyes.

He came to see her originally just to find a lame excuse, but now looking at those crystal clear eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say those perfunctory words.

He blurted out something extremely rude: "Miss Ning, do you hate me?"

Ning Er was startled. She automatically understood Shen Chengying's "I" as "we", and hurriedly explained: "The Marquis's hospitality is as great as a mountain, and the old lady is even more caring. Ning Er can't thank you enough, so how can she say she hates you?"

Shen Chengying felt that she had been frightened, and she couldn't help but deeply regret her words, and hurriedly said, "That's not what I meant. Please don't blame me, Miss Ning!"

He bowed again and said earnestly, "Because of my sister's misbehavior, I have offended the young lady several times. I have failed to fulfill my responsibility as a brother to take care of her, and I am unable to protect the young lady. I feel really guilty. I hope the young lady can give me a chance to make amends."

Ning Er saw that he was serious in his words and didn't seem to be talking nonsense, so she felt helpless: "I told you last time that your sister's affairs have nothing to do with you. You don't have to worry about it, Master Ying."

But Shen Chengying seemed to have made up his mind and bowed to her: "But please consider my intentions, young lady."

After saying this, he left in a hurry just as suddenly as he had appeared.

Ning Er said speechlessly to Zi Shan: "It's inexplicable. If this happens again, just say I slept, isn't that better?"

Zishan looked at Shen Chengying's back, smiled mysteriously, and said mysteriously: "So that's it, I understand."