Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âItâs just political trickery. Otherwise, why do you think he suddenly put Gu Chengrui under Princess Ping Yangâs name?
âPrincess Ping Yang didnât even enter the Gu familyâs ancestral grave. Actually, sheâs no longer considered a wife of the Gu family.â
Zhou Huaiming heard him mention this and immediately understood the crux of the matter. His heart sank as he said, âHe wants to place Brother Gu in the limelight.â
âExactly. Speaking of which, itâs also my fault. Previously, he had no intention of rewarding them, and I was the one who recommended them; 1 didnât expect such an outcome.â
âYou canât say that. Theyâve contributed a lot to promoting the concept of eating potatoes instead of rice.
âSince thatâs the case, letâs give her a push. Even if being Princess Ping Yangâs son doesnât have a title, he should at least have an official position.â
âLetâs wait a little longer, and weâll ask the coupleâs opinion on this later. Donât make things worse.â
âThatâs true.â Zhou Huaiming nodded.
He remembered another purpose for tonight and asked curiously, âBy the way, there are many girls at the banquet tonight.
âIf thereâs any you fancy, you have to act in advance. Otherwise, the Empress will probably not arrange for a girl with powerful in-laws for you.â
âNot everyone is like Grandpa, wholeheartedly acting for our country.
âSo it doesnât matter who you choose. As long as she comes from a clear background and isnât a spy, itâs fine.â
Zhou Huaiming nodded and didnât say anything else. Instead, he asked, âYou should have a goal so we can vet her in advance.â
After hearing this, King Rui hesitated for a moment. âLetâs do so then. 1 have an eye on the granddaughter of the Grand Scholar Sun, Sun Miaoke.
âAs well as Hong Suzhi from the Hong family of the Minister of Human Resources.â
âThese two are decent, especially Sun Miaoke. She has the reputation of being the capitalâs most talented woman. Moreover, Grand Scholar Sun is noble, so he wonât arouse the Emperorâs suspicion.â
âDonât just talk about me; youâre half a year older than me. Do you have anyone you like? If you do, you must hurry up and take care of it. Otherwise, itâll be too late once your sweetheart marries someone else.â
Zhou Huaiming was stunned for a moment before shaking his head. âIâm not in a hurry, especially when Iâm not at home often. Letâs wait and see.â
When King Rui heard this, he knew that Zhou Huaiming was thinking of the deaths of his grandmother, aunt, and cousin-in-law. He stood up and patted his shoulder. âI guarantee no one will dare touch the Zhou family within five years.
âFive years later⦠no one can touch the Zhou family.â
Zhou Huaiming paused for a moment before he understood what he meant. He smiled and said, âThen Iâll look for it.â
âYes, youâre not young anymore. Settle down early and give birth to a son and a daughter, and Grandpa will be at ease.â
Zhou Ying entered her interspace and first went to the Zhou family through the Mother Goddess Temple.
Madam Zhouâs Pine Crane Hall was now filled with people.
Zhou Jiaqing kneeled on the ground and wiped her tears, looking wronged.
However, no one in the room really cared about her.
Especially her two stepsisters, three cousins, and their mother. Their gazes were even more unfriendly, and there was even some hatred.
Her actions today would hinder not only her own marriage but also those of her five younger sisters, who would also be implicated.
Of course, some people were also gloating, with Zhou Ying feeling the same way.
After a moment of silence, Second Aunt Zhou said, âMother, based on the situation, itâs better to send Jiaqing to the manor to stay for some time. It wonât be too late to bring her back after the rumors pass.â
âThatâs right, Mother. She wonât be able to participate in the consort selection this time. Why doesnât she leave and hide from the trouble? â Second Uncle Zhou echoed.
âYou, you⦠thatâs just cruel.â Zhou Jiaqing heard them and cried even louder..