Marrying Wife and Concubine Together: After Rebirth, I Remarried the Scumbag's Father on the Sp

This is really surprising!

Emperor Sheng An, sitting in the court, clearly hadn't expected this either. With a cold expression, he shouted, "Right Prime Minister Xiao, do you understand that resigning is no small matter? Have you really thought it through?"

Xiao Rui calmly replied, "I've made up my mind. Resigning is no small matter, but finding a good wife is also a major event in life. I believe that when I assumed the position of Right Prime Minister, I devoted myself wholeheartedly to the emperor and the people, and I have devoted all my energy to them. Since someone does not allow me to continue to share the emperor's worries, then I have no choice but to resign!"

Emperor Sheng An was silent for a moment before slowly looking at the various censors with varying expressions. "Now that Right Prime Minister Xiao has voluntarily resigned, are you satisfied?"

Censor Pei winked at his colleagues nearby and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, I am dissatisfied. I feel that Right Prime Minister Xiao is acting out of spite, dissatisfied with you and the court. That's why he's venting his anger and resigning to coerce you and the others into making concessions!"

Xiao Rui suddenly sneered, "Guan Yushi, I don't understand what you're saying. I can't resign, and I can't get married. What's the matter? You're just going to let me be a bachelor? Why?"

Censor Guan was surprised that the usually gentle and suave Xiao Youxiang could actually say such vulgar words. He immediately retorted, "Xiao Youxiang, be careful with your words. Who said you're going to be a bachelor forever? There are so many noble ladies in the capital that you disdain, so why do you insist on the daughter of Meng Zuoxiang?"

Xiao Rui interrupted without hesitation: "What's wrong with Prime Minister Meng Zuo? His daughter is dignified and elegant, the most attractive woman in the capital. I'm not married, and she's not married, so why can't we get married? Or do you doubt the emperor's judgment? Do you think the two prime ministers he personally selected harbor evil intentions and will undermine his country's foundation in the future?"

Guan Yushi's face suddenly turned pale with fear. He quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I dare not have such thoughts. I am just worried that the left and right ministers will unite to occupy the court and influence Your Majesty's decisions in the future!"

Xiao Rui immediately spoke up: "If I resign, won't there be no one to compete with the Left Prime Minister to occupy the court?"

Emperor Sheng An turned and looked at Censor Pei, who was standing nearby pretending to be indifferent. "Master Pei, what do you think?"

The reason why he was respectfully called Mr. Pei was because he was the head of the censors and had followed the late emperor.

Elder Pei seemed to be distracted. When he heard Emperor Sheng An calling him, he subconsciously widened his eyes and asked, "Huh? What did the emperor just ask this old minister?"

A cold light flashed in Emperor Sheng An's eyes, and he smiled gently, "I want to ask Master Pei what he thinks of Right Prime Minister Xiao's resignation!"

Elder Pei then spoke respectfully, "Your Majesty, I believe, should abide by Right Prime Minister Xiao's decision. There's a saying that goes, 'It's better to demolish ten temples than to ruin a marriage.' Your Majesty, please help us achieve our goal!"

Emperor Sheng An laughed suddenly. "Master Pei's words have enlightened me. Since the Right Prime Minister is determined to resign, I will grant his wish and will draft an edict later!"

Xiao Rui immediately bowed in thanks: "I thank the emperor for his kindness, and I also thank Mr. Pei for his righteous words!"

Elder Pei didn't even glance at him, but instead spoke carefully, "Your Majesty, since Right Prime Minister Xiao has resigned, shouldn't we choose a new Right Prime Minister from among these civil officials?"

Everyone immediately understood. No wonder Mr. Pei supported Xiao Rui's resignation so readily.

It turns out that he was eyeing the vacant position of Right Prime Minister!

Emperor Sheng An seemed to have expected him to say that, and subconsciously exchanged glances with Zhan Yan.

Seeing him shake his head imperceptibly, he spoke calmly, "Mr. Pei is quite right. However, the position of Right Prime Minister is extremely important and cannot be decided in a short time. Moreover, Prince Li has returned to the capital now, and the selection of this person still needs his approval!"

As an old fox in the court, Mr. Pei immediately understood that this was an excuse from the emperor!

He needs to examine and consider the candidates!

He immediately spoke: "I have a good grasp of the character and achievements of the important officials in the court. If the emperor wants to ask anything, I will be on hand at any time!"

Emperor Sheng An immediately praised him: "See, you all? Although Mr. Pei is old, his mind is still clear. He remembers all the achievements of the ministers!"

Everyone saluted Master Pei immediately, saying, "Master Pei has devoted all his efforts to the Emperor. We admire him!"

Emperor Sheng An didn't want to see the quarrel between them and Mr. Pei, so he announced the adjournment of the court and called Zhan Yan and Meng Zuoxiang to the imperial study to discuss matters.

Xiao Rui wanted to leave, but was stopped by Meng Zuoxiang.

He said in a deep voice: "You also come with me to the imperial study!"

If it were in the past, Xiao Rui would definitely have been at loggerheads with him.

After all, the two of them, one is a scholar and the other is a warrior, are natural enemies.

But it’s different now, he’s about to become a generation younger.

He had no choice but to obey and followed behind with his head hung.

When he caught up with Zhan Yan, Zhan Yan glanced at him and said, "Dean Xiao, from now on you should respectfully address me as your uncle!"

Xiao Rui's handsome face suddenly became complicated. He squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth: "Zhan Yihou, look at what you said. You are younger than me, why should I call you uncle?"

Zhan Yan pointed at Meng Zuoxiang and said shamelessly, "Your future father-in-law and I are equals. I call him Brother Meng. If you don't call me Uncle, what should you call me?"

Xiao Rui directly countered: "Since your wife and my fiancée are good friends, doesn't that mean she should also call you uncle?"

Zhan Yan said slowly: "That's different, let's discuss our own issues!"

Xiao Rui's face flushed immediately. If he hadn't arrived at the imperial study, he would have really wanted to kick Zhan Yan aside. Wasn't it because he had a mouth that could hurt others?

No, I have to go back and complain to Yun Shang, and ask her to speak to Lin Yiwan. I don’t believe she can shut up his picky mouth.

Compared to the huge uproar in the court caused by the vacancy of the right prime minister position, there was also a bloody storm in the Pei family's backyard.

After Pei Saisai was whipped a few times according to the family rules, she was ordered to be sent to the ancestral home in Jizhou. This made Mrs. Pei San very anxious, as she only had this precious daughter.

No matter how much she begged, Madam Pei refused to give in.

Even the old nanny beside her said, "Third Madam, are you trying to make the old lady sick?"

Just one sentence made Mrs. Pei San dare not beg. She didn't dare to bear the crime of angering the old ancestor.

By then, the entire Pei family will be able to tear her apart.

When she returned to the third wife's house, she smashed everything in anger.

Pei Saisai also cried and wailed: "Mother, I won't go to Jizhou. It's cold and poor over there. I am a delicate and noble girl you raised with your own hands. How can I bear such suffering?"

The nanny next to her also wiped her tears: "From what the old lady said, if she goes there, she can never come back. The wedding will all be over there. This is really hard for our young lady!"

Madam Pei's head ached with hatred. She gritted her teeth and said, "Cry, cry, cry! All you do is cry. How many times have I told you that you can't mess with Lin Yiwan? Didn't you see that even Luo Yan didn't have a good ending? What do you have more than her?"