Born a phoenix? The husband I picked up is the young emperor

Chapter 540

Emperor Mingde was watching with joy when Eunuch Qi entered the palace and reported, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Jian'an has reported the death to the court."

Emperor Mingde's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason. "Who left?"

Eunuch Qi said, "It was Lord Jian'an and his wife. They were destined to die at the same time at noon."

How can such a thing happen at the same time? Emperor Mingde put down the list of candidates for the Spring Examination and raised his eyebrows slightly, "What happened?"

In his opinion, the only reason they could go together was because of an accident.

Eunuch Qi said, "Nothing unexpected happened, it can be considered... death from illness."

Emperor Mingde said, "They seem to be a perfect couple, they even walk in such an orderly manner."

Eunuch Qi shook his head. "According to reliable information, they are not a perfect couple at all. They are clearly a couple of enemies."

"What do you mean?" Emperor Mingde asked curiously.

"I heard that they were mad at each other."

Emperor Mingde: "..." He became even more curious, "What could possibly make each other so angry that they die?"

If I had this skill, why would I have to think of ways to deal with the Empress Dowager? Wouldn't it be better to just use this trick?

Qi Wanshi Tong said, "The old marquis suspected that the old lady was unfaithful and asked her which of her children was not his. The old lady was angry at this and asked someone to reply that none of them was his. As they went back and forth, they both died of anger."

Emperor Mingde rubbed his brows and said, "The wife of Marquis Jian'an was clearly speaking in anger, but did the old fool believe it?"

Eunuch Qi nodded and said, "I guess I believe it."

Emperor Mingde thought to himself that it was time to go, as staying alive would only be a waste of food.

The problem is, trouble has come. You have to leave on the day when the results of the Spring Examination are announced, instead of leaving earlier or later.

I won't talk about the bad luck, the key point is...

The Northern Wing has always had a regulation that officials must mourn for three years when their parents die, and for their grandchildren, they must mourn for one year.

During the period of mourning, one is not allowed to get married, participate in auspicious ceremonies, or take part in the imperial examinations.

In the Mansion of Marquis Jian'an, Shi Chengyi has to rest for three years. Although it's a pity, he can still wait; Shi Chengxuan has to rest for three years, so let him rest. It's best if he doesn't come.

But Shi Yunqi just took the first place in the imperial examination and won the title of champion. I even reserved the top spot for him, but he was demoted to the position of champion, and he couldn't even take part in the palace examination.

Emperor Mingde's mood suddenly turned sour. "Marquis Jian'an is the same. He has already left, but he still comes to hinder me. He has only held the title of Marquis in vain throughout his life, and he has never done anything for the court."

Eunuch Qi obviously also thought of the mourning period, "Your Majesty, can't you take away the love?"

The so-called "deprivation of affection" means that the imperial court, according to needs, does not allow incumbent officials to observe mourning. Those who respond to the court's summons before the end of the mourning period are called "reinstatement".

Emperor Mingde shook his head, "No! There is no invasion or major event happening right now. How can we allow a student who can't even fulfill his filial duty to take part in the palace examination? Filial piety comes first in everything."

If filial piety was not the most important thing in everything, why would he, as an emperor, have to worry about the Empress Dowager all these years?

Emperor Mingde sighed heavily, feeling sad as if the cooked duck had flown away.

This Marquis Jian'an really knew how to pick a day to die, and he was probably angered to death. He wasn't afraid of being laughed at if the news got out.

Emperor Mingde asked curiously, "Why did Marquis Jian'an suddenly suspect his wife of being unfaithful?"

Qi Wanshitong replied, "Speaking of this, it's a long story. The root of all the troubles is that Aunt Wen..."

While observing his master's expression, he said, "Auntie Wen first exchanged the bastard child she had with her mistress for the wife's biological son. Then she maliciously sold Princess Haiyan... Poor little Princess Haiyan was left homeless at the age of two..."

Wait! Princess Haiyan! Emperor Mingde had originally thought it was just a trivial matter, but then he realized that the so-called principal wife was Tang Chujun.