AWB Chapter 97 Princess Murong Xuan
Chapter 97 Princess Murong Xuan
The ministers were stunned for a moment, but then followed Emperor Mo Yao's gaze and finally found the 'daughter-in-law' he was talking about.
It likely refers to the two concubines in Prince Qin's household.
I just don't know which one it refers to.
Emperor Moyao just said 'daughter-in-law', not 'daughters-in-law'.
So the more astute ministers began to speculate about the two concubines.
Throughout the meeting, the officials displayed a variety of expressions.
Among the officials, two had the most unpleasant expressions.
One was the Left Chancellor, Chancellor Shen.
The other one is General Su Yuandao.
The reason why the Left Prime Minister looked so grim was because he knew that the 'daughter-in-law' in Emperor Mo Yao's words referred to Su Yuandao's daughter, not his own!
There were two reasons why Su Yuandao looked so unwell.
If it is Shen Muyue who is pregnant with the emperor's grandson, the power of the Left Prime Minister's mansion will be further enhanced.
If the one carrying the emperor's grandson is his daughter Su Mowan, given how he and Su Liushi treated her before, Su Mowan must already harbor resentment towards the General's Mansion.
He couldn't gain any benefit from it, nor could he leverage the power of the King of Qin.
Therefore, no matter whose womb this imperial grandson is in, it is nothing to be happy about for Su Yuandao; on the contrary, it poses a threat.
The officials' expressions changed in an instant; after realizing what was happening, they all glanced at the Left Prime Minister and General Su, albeit subtly.
Then they all shouted their congratulations to Emperor Mo Yao, who was beaming with joy at the top.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Highness Prince Qin!"
Regardless of whose womb the imperial grandson is in, this statement is not wrong.
Emperor Mo Yao was even more radiant than before. After a hearty laugh, he waved for his ministers to return to their seats.
Two people were a step slower than the other two: the Left Prime Minister and General Su.
The two were still reeling from the shock or stunned silence, and their movements naturally slowed down by two steps compared to the other officials.
After Emperor Moyao sat down, he thought for a moment and then said to those below, "General Su has rendered meritorious service in defending the border, and now your daughter has been blessed with an imperial heir. He has truly made great contributions to Yunmo!"
Upon hearing this, all the officials below congratulated Su Yuandao.
Su Yuandao was slightly taken aback, and then humbly expressed his loyalty to Emperor Mo Yao above.
Su Mowan, sitting behind Murong Jing, let out a sneer.
It's true that General Su made meritorious contributions to defending the border, and of course, she also played a small part in it. As for that non-existent imperial heir...
Su Mowan glanced at Murong Jing, who sat calmly in front of her, and a soft chuckle escaped her throat.
Now everyone knows, and who knows where he'll find a grandson to give to Emperor Mo Yao.
The Empress glanced at Murong Jing with a calm expression; Consort Xiao was also smiling, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.
The only concubine whose smile was genuine was Consort Shen.
Although Consort Shen made things difficult for Su Mowan at Jingyang Palace that day, she and Consort Xiao were not on good terms.
Consort Xiao's son, the Prince of Chu, and the Empress's son, the Prince of Qin, both married on the same day, but the Prince of Qin beat them to it in the matter of imperial succession.
Consort Xiao was naturally not in a good mood.
When Consort Xiao was in a bad mood, Consort Shen's mood naturally improved.
Su Mowan felt the curious, envious, jealous, and resentful gazes coming from all directions, but she maintained a proper smile and remained very calm.
At this moment, the emperor ordered the banquet to begin, and rows of palace maids and eunuchs began serving dishes with plates of various sizes.
After the palace maids and eunuchs left, Emperor Moyao delivered some Mid-Autumn Festival greetings again, telling the officials not to be reserved.
At this moment, His Highness Prince Jin stood up first, stepped forward, and stood below the steps.
He was holding a small, exquisite wooden box in his hand.
"Your subject wishes Your Majesty and Empress a peaceful Mid-Autumn Festival. This is a gift from your subject to Your Majesty."
As he spoke, he handed it over with both hands.
Emperor Moyao chuckled and gave a signal to the eunuch below the steps. The eunuch immediately stepped forward, took the box, and respectfully went up the steps.
Emperor Mo Yao opened it and immediately burst into laughter.
The officials craned their necks to see what was going on, but Su Mowan had already seen it all clearly.
It turned out to be a Buddhist scripture.
Sure enough, His Highness Prince Jin immediately said, "This was copied by Abbot Huizhen at Huian Temple."
Instantly, gasps of surprise rose from the officials below.
Abbot Huizhen is a renowned monk who is rarely seen. What methods did His Highness Prince Jin use to obtain Abbot Huizhen's handwritten scriptures?
Despite his surprise, Zuo Xiang immediately began to flatter him.
"His Highness Prince Jin's filial piety has truly moved us old ministers! He even managed to persuade Abbot Huizhen to come. We are truly impressed!"
"Yes, yes, Your Highness Prince Jin is so thoughtful!"
While the officials verbally praised him, they secretly scoffed.
Prince Jin usually only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun, frequenting brothels and brothels. When did he ever learn to go to the temple to seek Buddhist scriptures?
They weren't afraid that their filth would pollute the sacred Buddhist site!
Of course, Emperor Mo Yao was aware of some of the murmurs in the hearts of his officials, and he was well aware of his son's usual dissolute behavior.
Only His Highness Prince Jin, with his spirited eyebrows raised, accepted the overwhelming praise without hesitation or embarrassment.
He returned to his seat, satisfied.
Su Mowan thought the next one would be either the King of Chu or the King of Qin, but unexpectedly it was a princess.
Although the princess's clothes were luxurious, a closer look revealed some differences.
Her treatment was clearly inferior to that of the seventh princess beside her.
However, Su Mowan developed a strange fondness for her, perhaps because of her beautiful yet serene face and peaceful temperament.
"Your subject also wishes Your Majesty and Empress a peaceful and happy Mid-Autumn Festival."
As the princess spoke, she handed over a brocade box.
This brocade box is not as high-class as the one given to Prince Jin just now, but Emperor Mo Yao's smile after opening it was clearly more genuine than before.
"Excellent! Xuan'er did a great job! Father is very satisfied with this gift!"
It turns out to be Princess Murong Xuan.
Su Mowan understood and craned her neck to look.
This time, the officials didn't need to crane their necks to see. Emperor Moyao took out a long scroll of paper from the brocade box and unfolded it in front of the officials.
It is like a painting.
Su Mowan blinked. Why did the eldest princess also send a painting? Luckily, hers was in color, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to present it.
The eldest princess calmly accepted the praise and slowly walked back to her seat.
Next came some princes and princesses that Su Mowan didn't recognize.
She knew about the eldest princess because the eldest princess was truly special.
The eldest princess is twenty years old this year, but is still unmarried. The second princess, and then the sixth princess who is only sixteen, are already married.
Unfortunately, the eldest princess, who is the oldest, is still in the palace.
Upon meeting her tonight, Su Mowan immediately sensed that this eldest princess was no ordinary person.
Just as she was deep in thought, Emperor Mo Yao above suddenly looked over.
As if afraid that the officials wouldn't hear him, he asked loudly and expectantly, "I wonder what gifts the daughters-in-law have prepared for Father Emperor?"