Who cares about belated family affection? Family members beg for forgiveness

In the imperial palace, Jingde Palace.

The Queen specially prepared a banquet today.

Let the nanny go and invite the emperor over.

The emperor raised an eyebrow and looked at the sumptuous meal in front of him.

He looked at the queen with some surprise.

"Queen, what makes you so happy today?"

The queen glared at him.

"Your Majesty, can this be blamed on me? If you hadn't rejected my invitations time and again, you wouldn't even be able to eat at Jingde Palace."

The emperor chuckled.

"I have endless state affairs to deal with every day, so please don't bother with me, Queen."

Is he really busy, or is he unwilling to come to Jingde Palace to see her?

The emperor knew it in his heart, and the queen also understood it in her heart.

The queen did not ask deliberately, but just assumed that the emperor was telling the truth.

After dinner, the emperor came to the tea room.

Sitting steadily in the main seat.

Waiting for the Queen to speak.

The queen smiled and waved her hand, signaling everyone around her to leave.

The emperor might be in a really good mood today.

Seeing the queen's action, he laughed.

"Queen, I wonder what you want to tell me today that makes you so secretive."

The Queen sat opposite the Emperor and whispered:

"Your Majesty, among the princes, only the eldest and second sons have established families and careers. The remaining five are still unsettled. Wouldn't Your Majesty consider them?"

The emperor raised his eyebrows. Why did you suddenly bring up this matter?

"Queen, is there any plan?"

The Queen said frankly:

"Your Majesty, whether you say I am partial or not, I admit it. The fourth prince is old.

Now that he has finally found someone he likes, Your Majesty, please grant him a marriage!"

The Emperor was curious:

"Which girl has your heart set on, Fourth Brother? Why don't you tell me so I can hear it and have an idea of what's going on?"

The Queen said frankly:

"Your Majesty, it's the girl from the Shui family. I like her very much, and the fourth prince likes her even more."

When mentioning Shui Wan'er, the first person the emperor thought of was Lao Liu.

Among seven sons.

Lao Liu has the best relationship with Shui Wan'er.

Shui Wan'er always calls Brother Rui "Tall" or "Short".

As for how many sons he had, he knew them all.

Ever since Shui Wan'er left the capital.

Lao Liu has never been interested in women over the years.

Isn’t it just to wait for Shui Wan’er?

Thinking of the last palace banquet.

Lao Liu actually came to attend the palace banquet.

This is extremely rare.

Ever since Shui Wan'er left Beijing.

That is, he participated in the last two palace banquets.

Before, even the shadow could not be seen.

He was thinking about how to make things between the two of them go smoothly.

Unexpectedly, the queen spoke first.

The emperor was secretly annoyed that the sixth son was too unproactive in his work.

Now, the queen has brought it up first. Can he still refute her and refuse to agree?

The queen would be furious with him and accuse him of being biased.

The emperor was suddenly overwhelmed.

Seeing that the emperor was slow to speak.

The Queen urged:

"Your Majesty, it's just such a small request, and you won't agree? I'm thinking about the Fourth Prince's lifelong event."

The emperor's mind was working rapidly.

I'm trying to find a reasonable excuse to get away with it.

Seeing the queen's anxious look.

The emperor smiled and nodded:

"Well, the Queen's suggestion is very good. As you said, the princes have not yet started families and established careers. They can come one by one. There is no rush."

The queen's expression immediately turned grim.

She knew what the emperor meant. Didn’t he just want to keep it for the sixth brother?

Isn’t the fourth child his son?

Why are you so biased?

She was unwilling to give up and asked again:

"Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince came to the palace yesterday. I have already promised him that I would help him accomplish this matter. Does Your Majesty want to disappoint the Fourth Prince?"

The emperor smiled and said:

"Queen, what are you thinking? If the fourth prince falls in love with Miss Shui, he should also ask Miss Shui if she agrees, don't you think?

If Shui Sikong disagrees, how can the Queen persuade him?"

At this moment, the queen only wanted to persuade the emperor to agree to the imperial decree granting the fourth prince a marriage.

As for Shui Sikong, she will take action personally.

And there's Shui Wan'er.

Just summon her into the palace and talk to her properly.

"Your Majesty, if you agree to grant me the marriage, I will naturally visit the Shui family in person. I don't think they will refuse my honor as the Queen."

The Queen is really trying hard.

So that the Fourth Prince can marry a beautiful woman.

He also took action personally.

At this point, the emperor can only think of another way.

"Queen, what you said just now is correct. The five princes are already past the age of marriage. It's time to get them married.

We can’t let them do whatever they want, or else who will continue the royal family lineage?”

The emperor pondered for a long time before speaking slowly:

"Queen, I have an idea. Please listen to it."

Although the Queen was dissatisfied with the Emperor's evasion.

However, I have to agree with the emperor:

"Your Majesty, if you have any ideas, please tell me directly and I will review them to see if they are reasonable."

"Hmm! How about this? The royal family will hold a selection and let several princes choose their favorites. Then, I will grant them marriages one by one. Do you think this method is feasible?"

If the Sixth Prince were to choose first, would Shui Wan'er refuse?

What about the fourth brother?

The queen was anxious.

I want to open my mouth to refute.

The emperor actually made the decision without hesitation.

"Okay, let's do it this way. I think this is a good idea."

Without waiting for the queen to react.

The emperor gave direct orders.

"Eunuch Tang, pass on my decree. Have the Imperial Astronomical Observatory select an auspicious date for all unmarried and unengaged girls to enter the palace for selection."

The Queen had no time to stop it, as the Emperor's order had already been passed on.

The queen clenched her fists tightly in anger.

It seems that the emperor's approach is not feasible.

He insisted on leaving the bowl of water to the Sixth Prince.

This won’t work. Since the emperor’s approach doesn’t work, let’s take the Shui family’s approach.

If that doesn't work, don't blame her for forcing the two of them together.

No matter what, Shui Wan'er must be tied to the fourth brother.

The queen looked unhappy, and the emperor just glanced at her indifferently.

Nothing else was said.

Didn't even ask a question.

He put down the teacup in his hand and gently brushed off the non-existent dust on his body.

"Empress, I have finished my meal and drank my tea. I should return to the imperial study to review the memorials. It would be better for you to rest early."

The queen was so angry at the moment, how could she have the mood to ask the emperor to stay overnight?

She lowered her eyes and respectfully saw the emperor off.

There was no sign of the emperor.

The queen kept walking back and forth in the palace.

Her heart was always in a state of anxiety.

Afraid that my plan will fail.

On the other side, the emperor walked quickly towards the imperial study.

The emperor, who had just walked into the imperial study, clapped his hands and called the secret guards impatiently.

"Go, summon the Sixth Prince to the palace immediately. I have something to say to him."