After waiting for about half a stick of incense, several people were all thinking, holding their breath and waiting for the right minister to arrive.
Prime Minister Right came over without haste, swept his eyes, and said in a low voice, "I see the emperor and the queen mother."
Even the Empress Dowager spoke before the emperor, "I am so anxious to let Xiangye enter the palace, because I want to discuss something with him."
The Prime Minister on the right pretended not to know, "Please tell me, Queen Mother."
Even the Queen Mother smiled and pointed to Prince Chen's son who was standing beside him, "The son is very fond of Ninth Miss from Xiangye's family, so I asked Ai's family to lead a red thread. Ninth Girl's child Aijia also liked it very much. Since people agree with each other, they are also a good match, I don't know what Xiangye wants?"
Right Prime Minister frowned, "This..."
The eldest prince on the side couldn't help it anymore, "Miss Xiao said something out of anger this morning. I shouldn't force Miss Xiao, but unfortunately, I was misunderstood by the emperor's grandmother."
Even the Empress Dowager glanced at the eldest prince, "Ming'er, Miss Nine is not a child of three or five years old, if she doesn't think in her heart, how can she say it out loud? face!"
The eldest prince choked, even the empress dowager had always been difficult to deal with. If Prince Ruochen married Concubine Xiao and won over the right minister, the situation for the eldest prince was even more difficult.
Therefore, the First Prince went all out.
"Father, the third brother was sorry for Miss Xiao Jiu, and there have been many rumors among the people. I don't want to feel ashamed and apologize to Miss Xiao Jiu. I wanted to make up for Miss Xiao Jiu, but my actions were a little reckless. I beg my father to punish me."
The eldest prince blurted out his responsibilities, and became a good brother to compensate Xiao Concubine on behalf of the third prince.
Emperor Dongming snorted, "Although you have a good idea, you shouldn't be so reckless and take thirty boards back, just to make a warning to others!"
The eldest prince knelt in front of Emperor Dongming, cupped his hands and said, "My son obeys the order! Father, Lord Zhao has made great contributions to the court, father is a gentleman, and Lord Zhao has a crush on Miss Xiao Jiu. You can't make people think that the royal family Bullying others with power, and turning back on what you say, will chill the hearts of the people of the world and damage the majesty of the father."
The eldest prince clings to the one condition that Emperor Dongming promised to Zhao Zun. He would rather let Concubine Xiao marry Zhao Zun than to take advantage of Prince Chen's son in vain.
Emperor Dong Ming looked at Prime Minister Right with a face of embarrassment, "Master Xiang..."
"Master Xiang is a good father, and he will definitely not ignore the feelings of Miss Nine. The happiness of Miss Nine is the most important thing. As for Master Zhao Hou, just give some other rewards. A courtier like a lion wants to ask for something. If he is a courtier, if Nodding and agreeing this time, wouldn’t it be a mess if everyone followed suit next time?”
Even the Empress Dowager doesn't care if the emperor's face is good or not, in short, Xiao Concubine can only be the concubine of the world.
Emperor Dong Ming's face was a bit ugly, and a gloomy light flashed across his eyes, which disappeared in an instant.
Before Empress Dowager Lian came, Emperor Dongming was a little annoyed at Zhao Zun's ignorance and flattery, but now, he is a little more appreciative.
If Zhao Zun hadn't threatened this matter today, maybe this marriage would have happened.
Emperor Dongming looked at Zhao Zun with deep meaning, Zhao Zun pursed his lips tightly, with a determined face, he reached out and took off the black gauze cap on his head.
"Since this is the case, then I will resign from my official position and beg the emperor to return my life savings to me, so that I can stay away from the court."
The corner of Prime Minister Right's mouth twitched violently, it really looks like that!
He knew the state of the treasury best, otherwise he would not have persuaded Zhao Zun to spend money on the treasury, not to mention changing his official position, it would also ease the emperor's defense against Zhao Zun.
At least the First Prince will not betray Emperor Dongming and seek refuge with the Empress Dowager Lian. Zhao Zun's defection to the First Prince is the same as taking refuge in Emperor Dongming, and the Empress Dowager Lian is the common enemy of Emperor Dongming and the First Prince.
When the Empress Dowager Lian is overthrown, it will be a different matter whether the father and son are right or wrong.
Zhao Zun's move was considered to have captured Emperor Dongming and Empress Dowager Lian's army, it's fine if he doesn't nod his head and agree, as long as he donated the money at the beginning, he will return it in full.
"You're presumptuous!" The Empress Dowager Lian slapped the table and glared at Zhao Zun angrily, "It's unreasonable, how dare you threaten the emperor, who gave you the guts to provoke you to challenge the majesty of the royal family, this official is something you can't do if you want to Come on, someone, take this person out to Aijia!"
With that said, the Empress Dowager even glanced at the eldest prince beside her.
The First Prince's expression changed.
Zhao Zun said, "Why should the empress dowager be angry? The grass people have always admired the emperor's brilliance and martial arts, and rewarded and punished Enming. Let alone donating millions of gold, even if the entire Zhao family is donated, the grass people have no complaints. But now, the grass people don't care. They are willing to let the emperor bear the reputation of reneging on his promises, and the grassroots are willing to bear all the consequences alone."
Zhao Zun looked like a broken jar, forcing Emperor Dongming to make a decision, but he did not forget to express his awe of Dongming Temple, and he was relaxed, even if he said something that was not inferior to Emperor Dongming, he would not care about it. Zhao Zun's heartfelt heart to Emperor Dongming, this is the brilliance.
If Zhao Zunruo came out of this door, Emperor Dongming's reputation would be ruined. Even if the Queen Mother is willing to see if Emperor Dongming is willing.
Sure enough, Emperor Dong Ming waved his hand to screen off the guards, "Let's go down first!"
"Master Xiang, when Master Zhao Hou donated the silver, you asked me to agree to that condition."
Emperor Dongming changed the subject and dragged Prime Minister Right into the water.
"Master Xiang!" The Empress Dowager Lian smiled, "Master Xiang has always been mighty and unyielding, and he dislikes being coerced by others, which will damage his reputation."
Prime Minister Right's eyes turned into a predicament, "I have a way, which will not hurt the reputation of the emperor, but also fulfill the little girl and the son, and don't embarrass me. I can kill three birds with one stone."
"Let's talk and listen." Even the queen mother was a little curious.
Emperor Dong Ming was equally curious.
The Prime Minister on the right smiled, "It's better for the Queen Mother to pay back the silver donated to the court by Master Zhao Hou. In this way, all problems will be solved. Since the silver owes a condition, if you pay back the silver, you will not be owed anything. Outsiders don't dare to chew their tongues, let alone damage the emperor's reputation."
Emperor Dong Ming smiled deeply, and felt relieved, it was as difficult as climbing the sky to make Empress Dowager Lian spit out money, especially if it was a large amount of money!
No matter what the Queen Mother did, it would have only advantages and no disadvantages for Emperor Dongming. The right minister's simple sentence reversed Emperor Dongming's difficulties in an instant.
I have to say that Prime Minister Right is really an old fox, neither side should offend!
"Master Xiang's method is not bad, what does the empress think?" Emperor Dong Ming asked with a smile on his face.
Even the empress dowager's face was ashamed as if she had eaten a dead fly. Emperor Dongming added, "Master Zhao donated two million taels of gold back then, and 50% of the profits of shops, large and small, can be converted into silver about..."
"About five million taels of silver per year." Zhao Zun added angrily.
How ruthless Zhao Zun was when he threw money at the court, now he is so confident, his waist straightened, completely blocked even the queen mother's back, leaving no gaps.
Not only two million taels of gold, but also five million taels of silver to the imperial court every year out of pocket, even the empress dowager felt chills down her spine, trembling with anger, she didn't have the courage to take the second half of the sentence.
Even the Empress Dowager took out such money and put it into Emperor Dongming's arms for a woman, so it's no wonder she agreed!
Emperor Dong Ming was not in a hurry anymore, he drank his tea slowly, and waited for the Queen Mother to make a decision.
"At the beginning, Zhao Zun voluntarily donated, but now he has the nerve to go back!"
The son of Prince Chen, who had been silent all this time, spoke up, "Uncle Huang, he is clearly provoking the royal family and playing tricks on us. He must be severely punished!"
The Prime Minister on the right squinted at Prince Chen's son, and he didn't have a lot of brains when he spoke, so it was in vain that the Empress Dowager did all she could to praise him!
"Cheng'er!" The Empress Dowager Lian winked at Prince Chen, annoyed at his recklessness.
Emperor Dongming sneered again and again, "Master Zhao was originally a businessman who shared the country's worries. I promised one condition, and it was because of you that we fell into a stalemate. If you don't know how to share the worries, you will just add trouble to me. How can a majestic prince be so incomprehensible?" , Do you want me to let the world step on the face of the royal family? You are shameless and I want shame. I think you have forgotten your last name, and I am not dead yet!"
The last sentence meant something, it seemed to be questioning, and even the Queen Mother's heart skipped a beat.
It was the first time for Prince Chen's son to be scolded by someone pointing at his nose, his face flushed, "Uncle Emperor..."
"Your Majesty, Cheng'er didn't mean that. Master Zhao forced us again and again, which was a bit inappropriate. How could Sheng'er be able to stand being coerced by others, so he was confused for a while. Sheng'er, don't hesitate to give it to your uncle." Apologize!"
Even the Empress Dowager quickly stood up to defend the Prince Chen, and looked at the Prince Chen again. It is one thing to compete in private, and the Prince Chen cannot disrespect Emperor Dongming on the face of it.
Prince Chen bit his head and stepped forward, "Uncle, my nephew didn't mean that, please forgive me for being confused for a while."
Emperor Dongming snorted, "Cheng'er is not young anymore, and was brought up by his mother, so the mother's decision on Sheng'er's marriage should be decided by the mother, and I have no objection."
Emperor Dongming pushed it cleanly, even the Empress Dowager's face froze, if she nodded she would pay for the money, if she shook her head she would watch Zhao Zun marry Concubine Xiao, how could the Empress Dowager be reconciled
However, this idea came from the right minister, and even the Queen Mother almost couldn't come up with a suffocated breath.
"Aijia..." The Empress Dowager Lian clenched her fists tightly,