OBS Chapter 153 The Prime Minister's Plan
Chapter 153 The Prime Minister's Plan
Government Affairs Hall
Emperor Ming looked at the kneeling man below and asked in confusion, "Prime Minister, why did you come to see me?"
Xue Huairen said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I came to see you because I really have something to ask you. The eldest princess is now engaged to the Mo family, but after all, they haven't gotten married yet, so there is still room for maneuver."
"The Mohists now hold the military power and have repeatedly hinted to them to hand it over, but they remain indifferent. It is obvious that they have ulterior motives. If the princess is being used, it would be really..."
"The princess has a simple personality. I think she lost her memory before and was taken advantage of by the Mo family. She thinks they are good people. Otherwise, why would she go against His Majesty's order and help the Mo family get out of prison?"
She glanced at Emperor Ming and saw his face gradually darken. She knew what was going on and continued, "Mo Yuan does have a face that can bewitch you, but the princess is still young and has met few men, so she was bewitched by him. If she meets more men, she might change her mind."
When Emperor Ming thought of the Mermaid Pearl, he became furious and his expression became even uglier. Li'er used to be so well-behaved and lovely. It must have been the Mo family who instigated her, otherwise why did she return to the capital with the Mo family and become like a different person.
They are very barbaric and always want to fight and kill. What's the difference between them and barbaric generals? It's very infuriating.
He was already wary of the Mohist School, and with Li'er as a partner, if they really got married in the future, it would only make him more unfaithful, and he would be unable to sit on the throne securely. It would be best to let Li'er fall in love with someone else.
He could take back the arranged marriage as it came, and without Li'er's interference, it would be easy for him to deal with the Mohist School in the future.
Emperor Ming frowned, "But Li'er has a very violent temper. If I send her a man directly, she will probably go crazy again. My palace is not big enough for her to mess around with."
The black marks from the lightning outside the temple have not been washed away yet...
Xue Huairen smiled and said, "Your Majesty, why do you want to send someone off? The princess's dance yesterday amazed many people. I think as long as I can help her, many gentlemen will approach her on their own initiative."
"The princess has seen all kinds of handsome men, how could she still be obsessed with a cold Mo Yuan? After all, she is a little girl, so she naturally likes to be coaxed. It's obvious from one look that Mo Yuan can't coax anyone."
After the words fell, Emperor Ming raised his lips and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, Prime Minister, what you said makes sense. Military generals holding military power must be guarded against. How can my eldest princess marry a military general?"
The two looked at each other, a hint of calculation flashed across their eyes.
"Defu, I remember the peach blossom forest is in bloom, right? This spring is naturally a good time to enjoy the flowers. Send invitations to each family and ask them to come to the palace to enjoy the flowers in half a month. Go ahead."
De Fu raised his eyelids and slowly backed out, but his face darkened after he left the palace.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, the Prime Minister lowered his eyelids to hide the coldness in his eyes. The Mo family now relied on the eldest princess to avoid genocide, so he should get rid of the eldest princess first, so that the Mo family would have no support.
It will be easy to deal with it then.
The eldest princess is a martial arts expert and a bit crazy. It would be no use confronting her directly. So we should take a roundabout approach and let her be coaxed by other men. Then she will become alienated from the Mo family and we can deal with them one by one.
No matter how good his martial arts skills are, he is still a brainless person. His ultimate goal is to have his grandson ascend to the throne. He must get rid of the Mohist school that is blocking his way. Otherwise, if the prince has the Mohist school, how can his grandson fight for the throne?
After the prime minister left the palace, he looked in one direction, his eyes full of determination.
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Jiang Li was carrying a branch full of fruits on his shoulder. He was eating as he walked. He looked around and when he saw the familiar figure, he ran over.
"Eunuch Defu, why are you here? Come and have a taste. I just picked them. They are very fresh."
Defu looked into those childlike, clear eyes, and his heart softened: "Why is the princess here? You have to go find His Majesty."
Jiang Li pulled a handful of fruits and stuffed them over: "You eat them, don't give them to the emperor. He has eaten all kinds of good things. We can eat them. I am not looking for the emperor. I was just strolling and saw a fruit tree in the yard."
"Haha, I understand. If the princess likes to eat, she can go to the orchard. There are many fruit trees there. But it's only spring now, so I'm afraid there won't be many fruits. There will be more in autumn."
"Oh, okay, I'll remember where you are going."
Defu's smile faded a little, and he said respectfully, "I am leaving the palace to pass on the imperial decree. Half a month later, the peach blossoms will bloom, and His Majesty has invited all the young men and young ladies to the palace to enjoy the flowers."
Jiang Li nodded as if she understood. She was not interested in anything that was not food, but she was still very happy that Mo Yuan could enter the palace.
Seeing her so ignorant, he lowered his head to look at the fruit in his hand, and said with some deep meaning: "Princess, there will be many young masters coming, and the generals will also come. Although the generals are not good at sweet talk, the Mo family has a good family tradition, and their character is beyond reproach."
"Unlike some young masters, who look gentle and refined, but secretly have a lot of concubines and mistresses, which is really annoying. What do you think, Princess?"
"...Oh, that should be it. It has nothing to do with me. I only care about Mo Yuan."
De Fu's eyes flashed with relief: "Princess, you are right. The young general will come to the palace in a few days. You can meet and have a good talk then. The princess will get married next year, and I am reluctant to let her go."
Raising his hand to wipe the corners of his eyes, the princess was a little noisy, but she was still a child at heart. She treated these disabled people equally and would give him a portion of any delicious food she had.
Your Majesty does not have such treatment, how can one not be moved.
Jiang Li reached out and tugged at his sleeve: "Eunuch Defu, I think you are very kind and I like you very much. If you miss me, I will come to see you anytime after you get married."
"Have you eaten the delicious food I brought you before? Those are all from outside the palace. I have tasted delicious food that father doesn't even have."
De Fu couldn't help laughing and said, "Yes, thank you Princess for your concern. This is delicious. I ate it secretly without letting others know."
"Haha, that's right. If you have something to do, go first. I'll continue to stroll around and bring you some delicious food."
After saying that, he jumped away, and his back looked indescribably lively.
Xiao Fuzi bent down and whispered, "Godfather, the princess treats you so well."
De Fu hummed, "Yes, the princess is a good child. You are not allowed to tell anyone about what happened today, including His Majesty. If you hear it, be careful of your head if it gets out."
"Xiao Fuzi understands, godfather, please rest assured."
"Well, let's go. It's time for me to go out of the palace to do my work."
As he walked, he ate the fruit in his hand. He frowned because it was sour, but he didn't spit it out. Seeing this, Xiao Fuzi beside him whispered, "Godfather, you don't like sour food. You won't be able to chew it after eating this."