Chapter 43: Song Yi'an's Spring
Xu Shaocong did not object to Zhou Meiyu's decision, which made Song Xu even more embarrassed. In Song Xu's view, Song Yi'an is the nightmare of his life, and therefore he has become a person who is avoided by people all over the world, but at the moment, it seems that this is not the case. Maneuvering among several princes, including the crown prince, Xu Shaocong originally had no way to be alone, and Song Xu also wanted to re-evaluate the status of his sons in the hearts of courtiers through Xu Shaocong's political attitude.
But Zhou Meiyu gave Xu Shaocong and Song Xu another answer, an unexpected answer.
Although Xu Shaocong had never thought of this answer, but now that it was in front of him, Xu Shaocong felt a rare ease.
Of course, it was easy, and it at least broke the deadlock that had plagued him for years.
First of all, this choice obeyed Song Xu's meaning. Zhou Meiyu married into the royal family and became the royal daughter-in-law, and the military power of the Jiangxia palace could be temporarily in the hands of Song Xu, dispelling Song Xu's doubts. But Song Yi'an, a discerning person, knows at a glance that he is a sick seedling, and he earns money if he can live for a day. After a few days, Song Yi'an died, then the military power of Jiangxia Palace's Mansion is still Jiangxia Palace's, and no one can take it away, and the generals in Jiangxia Palace's Mansion who followed him to death can still have a good death.
Secondly, although Song Yi'an has always been a thorn in the side of the crown prince and the king of Qi, he has no real power, he is a master in the palace who eats and waits for death, and it is unlikely that he will take power and ascend the throne in the future. Because of this, the crown prince and the king of Qi will only bully him on a whim, will not regard him as a political opponent, will not kill him, and will not affect the Jiangxia Palace.
Again, with the prince of Song Yi'an, whether he is dead or alive, Xu Shaocong will become in-laws with the royal family, no matter how suspicious Song Xu and his successors are, they will take care of this level and maintain the glory and wealth of Jiangxia Palace.
Of course, there is one more point. Song Yi'an is an orphan of the previous dynasty, so making Song Yi'an the son-in-law of the Jiangxia palace can also win over the relict ministers of the previous dynasty and those who have received the favor of the previous dynasty, and many hidden troubles - such as the assassination of Zhongwuwei who does not know when it will rise - can be avoided.
With so many benefits, Xu Shaocong almost laughed.
Zhou Meiyu made it clear that he was asking for marriage, but Xu Shaocong couldn't ask for it, so the decision fell into Song Xu's hands again.
Song Xu has always liked the moment when he is in the limelight, and he likes the moment when others are quietly waiting for him to make a decision, but at this time, he doesn't like it. He suddenly had a feeling that he was smart but was mistaken by his cleverness, and he was unwilling to be calculated. But there is no way, because Song Yi'an is indeed his son.
"Okay," Song Xu suppressed his emotions and said, "Since you ...... If the two are happy, then I will ...... I'll give you marriage!"
Zhou Mei knelt down with a "puff", and said neatly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Xu Shaocong also knelt down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, the old minister is very grateful!"
The strange thing is that Song Yi'an, who has been kneeling quietly, did not move, even if his face was pale, even if his forehead was covered with cold sweat, he maintained a straight posture on his upper body. It doesn't look like a thanksgiving at all.
For so many years, no one has dared to refute Song Xu's face in person, let alone in front of so many people, so Song Xu was slightly annoyed. He said in a calm tone, "Song Yi'an, do you have anything else to say?"
Song Yi'an danced his arms and made a few gestures.
Song Xu hates Song Yi'an's sign language, let alone in front of so many people, because this is obviously reminding Song Xu that Song Yi'an is his son and a disabled child, and in the eyes of many people, this is the retribution of the cruel and ruthless Song Xu.
Ji Shu explained: "Your Majesty, Gongzi said that he didn't dare to have any objections to all the arrangements, but just asked His Majesty to grant him a request. β
Obviously, Song Yi'an is the person who has benefited the most from the audience, how can he listen to Ji Shu's tone, he seems to have suffered a great grievance? Song Xu was about to be laughed at, he changed to a more comfortable sitting position, and said, "If you have any requirements, let's hear about them." β
Song Yi'an gave Ji Shu a look.
Ji Shu gritted her teeth and said stubbornly: "Gongzi said that he and his mother Zhaoyang Emperor Ji Yin and Yang have been separated for ten years, and the human affection is so sad and painful, nothing more. He didn't dare to ask for anything else, he only hoped that His Majesty would allow him to enshrine his mother's spiritual seat in the Crescent Moon Palace, so that he could worship and remember at any time. β
"Presumptuous!" Song Xu slapped the armrest of the dragon chair and stood up suddenly, "Song Yi'an, you don't want to inch in!"
Song Yi'an was very calm, only waved his arms a few times, and expressed his brief thoughts in sign language.
Ji Shu explained: "You are not loyal in life, you should be filial in death, and you dare not forget it." β
"You-" Song Xu was a little angry. "Death should be filial piety" He understands that it is just a matter of his son's love for his mother, but "being unfaithful in life" is serious, which is obviously a satire of Song Xu's disloyalty to the country and his wife as a courtier.
This Song Yi'an must not want to live anymore!
"Come onβ" Song Xu ordered the imperial guards with anger.
"Your Majesty is angry!" Xu Shaocong knelt down beside Song Xu and said with sincere fear, "The Seventh Prince is not ill-intentioned, please Your Majesty remember the family affection and spare the Seven Princes!"
Song Xu suddenly remembered that Song Yi'an and Zhou Meiyu had just made a marriage contract. Even if you want to punish Song Yi'an, you have to take care of the face of the Jiangxia Palace, not to mention, Song Yi'an is now injured, and this injury is a testimony of his death. If you want Song Yi'an's life in a fit of anger, I'm afraid it will be his wish!
But is that all there is? What is this? The people present were afraid that they would mistakenly think that his high-ranking emperor Song Xu would be jealous of a small vassal king. Outrageous!
When he was in a dilemma, the fifth prince Song Yuanjie stood up. He has always been silent and has no sense of existence, and it is really unexpected for him to stand up at this time. He arched his hand and said: "Father, the emperor, and the sons have also lost their mothers since childhood, and their center is sour and sad, and others don't know it. The seventh brother is still young, weak, widowed, and inconsiderate of etiquette is inevitable, filial piety is excusable. I have always ruled the world with filial piety, how can I punish my seventh brother for this? β
This step was delivered in a timely manner, and it was also delivered properly. Song Xu reminisced for a long time, sat back in his place steadily, and suddenly felt that his "five woods" were still a little useful. He coughed lightly and said to his seventh son, who was kneeling proudly and motionless, "What your Fifth Emperor Brother said is also reasonable. However, it is also a big sin for you to lose your honor in front of the palace, when you go back to the Crescent Moon Palace and think about it, you are not allowed to leave the palace for a month!"
Heh, after ten years of imprisonment, you still care about a mere month? This is obviously a punishment without punishment.
What made the ministers' jaws drop even more was that Song Xu then ordered: "Song Yi'an, it's good that you have filial piety, it's just a spiritual position, am I so unreasonable? If you want to worship, then worship it......"