sjar Chapter 282 Adding insult to injury
Chapter 282 Adding insult to injury
Everyone in the hall was stunned.
At the welcoming banquet when Qin Ruo came to Beijing, everyone saw her difficult-to-mess-with side.
They never imagined that Qin Ruo would dare to publicly scold the emperor for being incompetent and unable to distinguish between loyalty and treachery. This was a matter that could cost them their lives.
Where did Qin Ruo get the confidence to provoke the emperor so much in front of envoys from various countries?
There were also people who were chosen to marry into the Gongsun family, and they looked at Qin Ruo with gratitude.
If I can persuade the emperor to give up the marriage, I will also be a beneficiary.
Those who keep jumping out and clamoring for marriage are just thinking that it is none of their business. If it really happens to them, they will not have the same attitude.
All in all, he is just a selfish person.
"How dare you! How dare you openly insult the emperor? Anyone who disrespects the royal family should be put to death!" The Imperial Censor seemed to have found an excuse and immediately scolded Qin Ruo.
As soon as the Chief Censor uttered the words "he should be executed", other ministers immediately echoed him, and the situation was gradually getting out of control.
Even the Shen family father and son did not expect that the steady and calm Qin Ruo would be so irrational today.
"Your Majesty, Princess Ning'an is still young and acted impulsively. Please forgive her. My father and I are willing to use our military merits and the title of Marquis of Wu'an to atone for the sins of Princess Ning'an. Please, Your Majesty, exempt Princess Ning'an from marriage." Shen Weishan and his son Shen Junye's hearts were pounding. They knelt on the ground in a row and begged the emperor to accept their orders.
At this moment, Old Lord Shen no longer cared about other people's criticisms.
The emperor was determined to marry a woman from the court to a foreign prince, and he was also determined to push his granddaughter to the forefront.
The emperor's move was aimed at his own Wu'an Marquisate, and his granddaughter was just a pawn.
He couldn't care less about others. Ruyi had suffered so much in her life and had finally reunited with her children. Qin Ruo couldn't afford to get into any trouble.
The gray-haired old Lord Shen knelt down below with an extremely humble attitude.
Qin Ruo was shocked when she saw this scene. She had never thought that Lord Shen would be willing to give up his military merits and title for her.
"Your Majesty, Princess Ning'an must have made an unintentional mistake. Envoys from various countries are here today, so it would be better to discuss the marriage another day." Earl Zhongyuan stepped forward to plead for Qin Ruo.
It is also intended to remind the emperor not to lose sight of the big picture for the sake of small gains, and to solve Da Sheng's internal affairs behind closed doors, and not to lose face for Da Sheng in front of envoys from other countries.
Marquis Zhongyuan spoke, and all the generals, led by General Sun, spoke out in unison, asking the emperor to revoke his order.
Lord Pan knew that today's matter would not end well.
During the more than half a year in Changhe Village, he had the most contact with the Qin family. As for Qin Ruo, he really didn't want anything to happen to her.
Qin Ruo was extremely intelligent. If it weren't for Qin Ruo, even if new crops were discovered, it would be hard to say whether they could be successfully grown.
During the time in Changhe Village, Lord Pan discovered that what Qin Ruo understood was almost beyond his understanding.
He learned a lot from Qin Ruo, such as soil improvement, crop rotation, and how to use natural resources to increase yields.
Qin Ruo not only had unique insights in agriculture, but was also proficient in medicine.
He even showed off his skills at the welcoming banquet, which shows how advanced his martial arts are.
Such a woman is truly a rare talent, one who can bring change to the country. It is no exaggeration to call her a wise person.
Lord Pan took a deep breath and stepped forward: "Your Majesty, I think the marriage is not the best way to resolve the dispute. Princess Ning'an's contribution to Dasheng is far beyond what a marriage can compare to. I beg Your Majesty to reconsider this matter and not let Dasheng miss out on a rare talent because of a temporary expedient."
As soon as Lord Pan finished speaking, General Zhenyuan's daughter, Shangguan Mingyu, stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, Princess Ning'an was young and hot-tempered. It was an unintentional mistake. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me. Since I followed my father and brothers into battle, I have only known that the weak will be bullied, and only the strong can protect their country and family. If Dasheng really needs a marriage in exchange for a brief peace, then aren't we admitting Dasheng's weakness?"
"I am willing to put on armor and go into battle. The women of Dasheng must not be used as tools for marriage. Your Majesty, please think twice." Shangguan Mingyu's voice was firm and her eyes were bright.
Regardless of whether they are men or women, all the soldiers in General Zhenyuan's Mansion are brave warriors who kill the enemies in the battlefield. Their military exploits are so outstanding that the imperial court has no more rewards to offer.
In the end, Shangguan Mingyu was named Princess Changqing. She and Qin Ruo were just nodding acquaintances at the banquet and had never even exchanged a word.
However, Qin Ruo's response to the Shen mother and son at the banquet, especially the scene where she knocked the crutch away, made her feel good about them.
Such a woman who dares to be clear-headed should not become a tool of the emperor's political intrigue.
Emperor Jing Zhao's expression became increasingly gloomy. He did not expect that so many people in the court would stand up to speak for Qin Ruo.
If this situation continues, given the relationship between Qin Ruo and Wu'an Marquis's Mansion, will the world of Dasheng be renamed Shen?
At this moment, Lu Jingchen ignored Mrs. Lu's obstruction and knelt at the end of the team.
Lu Jingchen is a lowly person with little influence, so he can only silently support Qin Ruo in this way.
After meeting Qin Ruo at the gate of the palace that day, he had completely let it go.
Based on their past friendship, he didn't want anything to happen to Qin Ruo.
Mrs. Lu winked at her son desperately, her eyes turning red.
Qin Ruo would surely die if she offended the majesty of heaven. She was afraid that her son would be implicated, so she just wanted the Lu family to protect themselves.
"Princess Ning'an is a troublemaker." Madam Lu whispered angrily with a choked voice.
"I think Princess Ning An is a heroine." Lu Wanning responded indifferently.
She felt sad but also relieved that her husband stood up for another woman without hesitation.
This action clearly proves that Lu Jingchen is also a man who values friendship and loyalty, and is not the kind of person who is afraid of death.
"What are you doing? Are you rebelling? Princess Ning'an has defied the royal family and offended the majesty of heaven. She is so audacious that she deserves to be executed!" The Imperial Censor was afraid that Emperor Jingzhao would be soft-hearted and let Qin Ruo go, so he quickly requested the emperor to punish Qin Ruo.
"Shut up! When did our Dasheng fall to the point where we need a marriage to maintain stability? As for the fact that the Censor cannot tolerate Princess Ning'an, isn't it because he is afraid that Princess Ning'an will really marry into the Sixth Prince's Mansion and affect your daughter's status? Put away your dirty thoughts. Do you think he deserves Princess Ning'an to be his concubine?" Si Heng stood up and kicked the Censor aside.
Looking at Emperor Jing Zhao, who was sitting high on the stage with a gloomy and unpredictable expression, Si Heng's eyes were cold.
No one noticed that when Nanyue and Xiliang proposed a marriage alliance, Cang Jiu had quietly left Si Heng's side.
What Si Heng is thinking about now is whether everything has been arranged smoothly on Cang Jiu's side.
If it really came to that, the people in the Dark Chamber and the generals stationed in the Imperial Guards would be confident that they could escort Qin Ruo and her aunt and her entourage out of the palace safely.