The uncle borrowed some merits, and the princess drew the talisman fiercely

The eunuch brought the news from Beijing to the emperor and unfolded it.

Censor Lin said, "It's about the people in the capital. Your Majesty, look at the small space under the green plum. It actually says that the second prince and Lord Lu Minglu's eldest daughter had an engagement more than ten years ago!"

As he spoke, the emperor's eyes swept over that place again and saw it clearly.

It's only ten lines, and it's really quick to read.

But what was said above shocked his whole family!

"Which bastard is talking nonsense?" The emperor didn't care about anything else and slammed the table, saying angrily.

He liked the second son very much, and he had always wanted to marry Shen Aiqing's daughter to the second son. However, Shen Aiqing said that his daughter had calculated before and would have to get married two years later.

Sure enough, the Shen family had been silent over the years and was not in a hurry for Shen Xiangjun's marriage, so the emperor believed what Prime Minister Shen said.

He also had his own selfish motives. The second child had been unstable in the past two years and had expressed to him that he had no interest in Shen Xiangjun. If he really had to force the two children to stay together, the second child would be unhappy.

He was a kind father and wanted to be an open-minded father, a unique emperor, so he did not want to force his son to get married.

Didn't he suffer from this before? He didn't like the Crown Prince's mother, but his father insisted that he marry her. His beloved girl became depressed and sick because of this.

Fortunately, he later discovered that a little concubine he had favored when he was half drunk actually looked somewhat similar to his beloved girl, and even had a homophone in their names.

At that time, the young Zhaoyi made some mistakes and was almost sent to the cold palace. He called her back, raised her status, and has been doting on her ever since.

This is Concubine Shu.

The second prince Zhou Ling actually looks more like that girl than Concubine Shu!

Anyway, the emperor didn't want to force the second prince. He originally wanted to wait a little longer. After all, the age limit for marriage in the Zhou Dynasty was not so strict, and it would be fine to get married before the age of 20.

But now, some people are talking nonsense, saying that the second brother is engaged to Lu Ming's daughter?

"Your Majesty, I have inquired and heard that what is written in the Jingwen is true," Censor Lin glanced at the emperor secretly, "At least the people in the city believe it."

"Nonsense, this engagement is not real! Who wrote this? I'll burn it!"

The emperor tore the Beijing news into pieces as he spoke. He glanced at Censor Lin, snorted, and then crumpled the paper into pieces and threw them at Censor Lin.

"Lord Lin, you are so idle! You send this kind of random speculation to me. Just open your eyes and see, there are so many memorials on my desk that I haven't approved yet!"

Censor Lin didn't dare to dodge and was hit in the face by the paper ball.

He quickly apologized, "I know I was wrong."

The emperor saw that he admitted his mistake quickly, and his expression just relaxed, and then he heard him say, "But, Your Majesty, this matter is very detailed. I remember that the Concubine Shu did leave the palace that year. It seems that she asked for a favor from the Empress Dowager at that time to pray for blessings and burn incense? Later, she encountered a heavy rain and came back injured."

The Emperor hadn’t thought much about it at first, but when it was brought up, his memory became clear.

There is such a thing!

Moreover, because Concubine Shu was injured at the time, he suddenly felt a little sympathy for her and said he would go and take a look. Thus, he saw Concubine Shu's appearance clearly.

He subconsciously connected the matter with what had just been written in the newspaper.

After the engagement was made, did Concubine Shu's fortune really improve? She was promoted to concubine and gained his favor...

The emperor was shocked and came to his senses.

"Your Majesty, this newspaper is not just circulated in the market. Only those with a little money are willing to buy it."

"You're selling out the prince's affairs?"

"This one costs one tael of silver." Censor Lin held up a finger, then held his heart and said with a pained heart, "I bought it to show His Majesty, and I spent the one tael of silver with gritted teeth. I won't be willing to go to the teahouse for tea these two days."

The eunuch looked at the old man and said:...

The emperor was so angry that he laughed.

"Give him one or two!"

"Yes."

The eunuch took out a tael of silver and handed it to Censor Lin.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Censor Lin took the silver without hesitation and put it in his arms. "Then I will take my leave first?"

"Let's go."

The emperor waved his hands.

It's really shameless. You're asking him for a tael of silver!

"Yes." Censor Lin made an excuse to leave, but just after taking two steps back, he said seriously, "However, Your Majesty should ask the Concubine Shu about this matter. If it is false, I can kill those who spread the rumor! But if it is true..."

Censor Lin paused, his face full of wrinkles as if filled with worry, "It's a bit confusing for an uncle and nephew to marry two sisters. Can I discuss this with other adults in the morning court tomorrow?"

After he said this, he quickly retreated.

The emperor's mouth twitched and his eyes fell on the paper ball again.

"Glue it up!"

Holding the pasted Beijing news, the emperor went to Concubine Shu again.

The Concubine Shu was talking to the Second Prince when she didn't expect the Emperor to come back.

"My beloved, I have something to ask you. Second brother, it's just right that you are here."

The emperor glanced at the second prince and said, "What do you think of Prime Minister Shen's daughter? You are not young anymore, it's time to settle your marriage."

The second prince was startled.

"Father, this matter..."

Concubine Shu was delighted and quickly interrupted her son's words, smiling happily, "I also like Shen Xiangjun very much."

When he said he liked her, he naturally felt that her status was just right for his son.

But Shen Xiangjun was a very proud girl. She even deliberately revealed her thoughts about Prince Jin, for fear that Zhou Ling would take a fancy to her when he was choosing a princess.

Concubine Shu actually holds a grudge.

But it doesn’t matter. Just marry her and educate her properly. It’s not a big deal.

Before Prince Jin came back, she was not so anxious to have this daughter-in-law. As soon as Prince Jin came back, she felt that someone was vying for her, so Concubine Shu wanted to settle on Shen Xiangjun.

Now that the emperor has taken the initiative to propose it, that’s the best thing!

The second prince's heart sank. He knew that marrying Shen Xiangjun would be good for him, but Shen Xiangjun was too arrogant and was always thinking about his young uncle.

Lu Zhaoyun is the one who is completely devoted to him.

"Second brother, what do you think?" The emperor looked at the second prince.

Concubine Shu was so anxious that she gave her son a look.

The second prince thought of his intimacy with Lu Zhaoyun yesterday, hesitated for a moment, weighed the pros and cons again and again, and finally spoke.

"I will listen to you, father. Miss Shen is well-educated, dignified and generous. I have no objection."

The emperor's expression relaxed. Judging from their behavior, the engagement must be fake.

But before he could open his mouth, he heard the second prince continue, "But can I marry another concubine?"

"Mr. Zhou!" Concubine Shu's face changed.

The emperor's eyes darkened.

"Oh? Which lady do you like?"

The second prince retreated again. Should he speak? He looked at his mother.

Seeing their quarrel, the emperor sneered.