C340 (1/2)

Jin Chupei had already made his decision, and he could do nothing about Sun Jinzi's persuasion.

He only knew that it was for the sake of both of them.

In the first morning assembly that was passed down under the decree, in order to find out the true attitude that Jin Chupei had towards him changing the wedding date, Jin Chuyi specially mentioned his name during the morning assembly.

”What do you think of my decision, Lord Prayer?”

In the past, Jin Chupei wouldn't have talked in a roundabout way, but now, with Sun Jinzi's intensive training, he had learnt it long ago.

Hearing Jin Chuyi's straightforward question, he could not help but smile slightly: ”Your majesty is wise.”

Then there were no more words.

Zi Er had told him before that no matter how much he hated someone in his heart, he would never be able to tell in front of everyone, especially that person he hated.

”It seems that Prince Qi was very satisfied with my decision, so I am relieved.” Jin Chuyi laughed with satisfaction.

Regardless of whether Jin Chupei was truly satisfied or not, it was none of his business. As the emperor, he only needed to care about whether he was happy or not. It was fine if the people he cared about were happy or not. As for the people beside him, that was none of his business.

There were no so-called swords coming and going in the imperial court. There was only the apparent calmness that seemed to want to cover it.

Attendant Du De stepped forward, raised his voice and said loudly, ”If there's anything, let's start. If there's nothing else, we can leave the court.”

Then all of them stood up in a flurry, and the sound of their clothes being shaken rang out.

Outside the hall, all the ministers who had been silent suddenly seemed to come to life. They couldn't help but want to jump out and stir up this already chaotic pool of water.

”The Emperor truly dotes on the Prince Qi.”

Someone was discussing in a low voice.

”How so?”

Someone asked in disdain.

”If they weren't kind, how could this lateral consort give them one after another?”

It was as if he didn't know how tired he was.

”Hmph hmph hmph, this Lord Yu, you don't understand.” Someone moved forward quietly.

Jin Chupei had heard everything they said in their ears, so he couldn't help but glare at them coldly.

The man was so scared that he jumped up and his body trembled. He squinted his eyes and didn't dare to speak again.

”What do you mean?” The other ministers behind them also understood the situation, and knew that the one who dared not speak in front of the Prince Qi, was only continuing to question him after he had reached the gate of the Hall of Harmony and turned around the corner.

”Don't you guys feel the same way about the candidate for the lateral consort bestowed by the Emperor?”

”Different? How is it different? ”

Those who saw through him were people who saw through him. Those who couldn't see through him, no matter how much he hinted at him, there was nothing he could do.

”It's fine if you don't understand.” The man had already warned them in place, but seeing that they still did not understand, he could not help but frown, and wanted to continue to elaborate further. Seeing that the Minister of Revenue had come out, he immediately smiled and moved forward.

”Lord Liu, congratulations.”

Liu Shang Shu walked out with a cold expression. He had also heard the discussion about his daughter just now.

Originally, this matter was a joyous event to the current him, but he had decided to stand on the His royal highness the prince's side from the bottom of his heart.

At this point, who would stand on the side of someone whose mother had already lost her favour?

It was very clear that the outcome of this battle had already been decided. There was no need to put it any further. This was a battle that was destined to be unwinnable.

If the Prince Qi was lucky, then it would be better to have a good relationship with the His royal highness the prince. After he ascends the throne, he would probably be able to return to his fiefdom safely. However, if their relationship wasn't good, then it would be hard to say.

Most of the first dynasties were those who divided the kingdoms and bestowed the fiefdom, but when the new emperor ascended the throne, no one lived to become their fiefdom.

Therefore, who could say for sure about the Prince Qi this time around.

Although Liu Shang Shu still held a trace of limited hope, but he more or less understood in his private heart that this was not the Emperor's favor for him.

But there was still one more way, and that was to abandon his daughter, and stand firmly and stubbornly with His royal highness the prince.

Perhaps this method was feasible. After all, his Liu family did not only have a single daughter. He could still afford to lose a single daughter.

In just a short moment, Liu Shang Shu had already thought through so many things. When the official who was staring at him saw the emotional upheaval in his eyes, it was as if he was not looking at him, but enjoying the commotion on Qian Tang River.

”If there is nothing else, I will return first.”

Here, the Liu Shang Shu was at the Second Rank and could be considered the biggest. He cupped his hands together and then pulled up his robes to leave.

He walked to the other side and saw that the Prince Qi and the Prince Qi were talking under a osmanthus tree.

The two of them seemed to be in harmony with each other.

It was unknown when their relationship had gotten so good.

Originally, there were many ways out of the palace, but in order to separate from the adults, Liu Shang Shu chose this sparsely populated path. If he wanted to go, he could only go forward.

Therefore, he had to go out and pay his respects. Otherwise, he would have to stand here and wait.

However, this place did not have any large trees or any place to hide. If he wanted to stand here, he was afraid that he would be discovered very soon.

When the time came, perhaps nothing would be clear.

After thinking about it, Liu Shang Shu walked forward with a slightly exaggerated pace.

”The lower official pays his respects to the two princes.” Liu Shang Shu tried his best to calm his mind.

”No need for formalities.”

The voice of Jin Chuping, who had spoken earlier, was warm and in line with his usual appearance.

Jin Chupei looked at him coldly, and did not say a word.

Then Liu Yuer would be his daughter. If not for him giving birth to a good daughter, he and Zi Er would not have been that distressed.