in2ebook Chapter 492: Trapping the Rong Family and Not Letting Go
Chapter 492: Trapping the Rong Family and Not Letting Go
The third prince finished what he wanted to say and prepared to leave.
He couldn't stay too long, lest outsiders find out and start gossiping.
"Yumo, I'm leaving first. I will definitely seek my father's permission to marry you as soon as possible."
"Yeah." Qin Yumo nodded obediently.
The third prince turned and left.
As soon as he walked out of the courtyard gate, a servant came quickly to him.
"Third Prince, my Prime Minister invites you."
"Lead the way."
The third prince came to Prime Minister Qin’s study.
Prime Minister Qin was looking at an ancient painting with his back to the door.
Hearing footsteps, he slowly turned around.
"Meet the Third Prince."
"Minister Qin, please excuse me." The Third Prince responded immediately, "I wonder why Minister Qin wanted to see me here?"
The third prince guessed that it was because of his broken engagement. Prime Minister Qin certainly didn’t know yet that he had successfully broken off the engagement with the Duke of Rong’s Mansion, and his father had agreed to it.
"Your Highness, I asked you to come here so that you can appreciate this ancient painting with me." Prime Minister Qin pointed at the painting hanging on the wall.
"This is Jinshan's apprenticeship chart!"
"That's right, Your Highness the Third Prince has a good eye and can recognize this ancient painting at a glance."
The third prince's thoughts raced.
Is there any deep meaning behind Qin Xiang asking him to look at this painting?
He couldn't help but think of the story of Jinshan's apprenticeship in the painting.
The mountain in the painting is called Jinshan. The old man sitting on a rock is a famous scholar in the Wen Dynasty. He is not only well-read, but also has traveled to many places.
Kneeling before him were the three princes of the Wen Dynasty.
These three princes all came to this scholar to become his disciples.
However, this scholar was only willing to accept one disciple, so he set many tests for the three princes. In the end, only the prince who passed the test could stay and become his disciple.
At first, the three princes swore that each of them could withstand the test.
However, when the test began, the three princes were dumbfounded.
The scholar actually asked them to be sons of a blind old woman, and the three of them would take turns being the old woman's sons for a few days. Because the son of the blind old woman was forcibly conscripted and sent to the battlefield, she had been waiting for her son to return.
Now, her time is running out and she has yet to wait for her son.
She walked for three days on the mountain road, found the bachelor, and asked him a question.
She asked if she could see her son again?
The bachelor answered her: Yes.
The bachelor's requirement was that the three princes, regardless of order, would pass the test as long as whoever could convince the old woman that he was her son.
Also, the three princes were given three days to prepare.
Of course, this is the most representative test in the story. There are several more tests later. In the end, it is the youngest prince who passes all the tests and becomes the bachelor's last disciple.
Later, the youngest prince inherited the throne.
It also created the strongest period of national strength in the Wen Dynasty, allowing the imperial power of the Wen Dynasty to continue for more than 500 years.
"Third Prince, do you know the story in Jinshan's Apprenticeship Chart?"
"I know." The third prince immediately introduced.
He told the whole story to Prime Minister Qin in full, and Prime Minister Qin did not interrupt him during the conversation.
Qin Xiang waited until he finished speaking before speaking again.
"Then does Your Highness the Third Prince know how the youngest prince passed every test?"
"This..." The Third Prince hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, "This, I haven't heard of it."
"Then let me tell His Majesty the Third Prince that this is because the youngest prince is more patient than his brothers. He can be the son of a blind old woman, wash clothes and cook for her, and eventually let the old woman hug him tightly and shout, 'Son, son, you are finally back!' In the end, she dies with a smile on her face."
"The rest of the tests were roughly the same. In summary, he was able to endure what ordinary people could not endure, so he succeeded. The ancients also said: Impatience can ruin great plans. This shows how important patience is."
The Third Prince nodded with a look of enlightenment: "Prime Minister Qin is right. I will remember your teachings today."
"Your Highness, don't worry about your marriage with the Duke of Rong's Mansion. I am willing to marry my granddaughter to you, and I will not force you to give her the status of your legal wife. The reputation of the Prime Minister Qin's Mansion is not as important as your Highness thinks."
"Prime Minister Qin, no way!" The third prince immediately denied this statement.
"Your Highness, don't worry. I'm not testing you. I'm telling the truth. From today on, I am willing to stand behind your Highness and stand by you."
"Prime Minister Qin..." The third prince was a little confused.
"Your Highness, just rest assured and marry into the Duke of Rong's Mansion."
"Prime Minister Qin, my father has agreed to my cancellation of the marriage proposal from the Duke of Rong's Mansion! How could I let Yu Mo down? I will definitely give her the position of my first wife!"
Prime Minister Qin frowned.
He wondered whether the Third Prince did this to save his face, or whether he acted impulsively for love and disregarded the overall situation.
If it is the former, it can be forgiven.
"This marriage cannot be cancelled. I will find a way to get the emperor to revoke his decision. Your Highness, don't worry about this. The Rongguo Mansion must be a helper to Your Highness, not an opponent."
The Third Prince immediately became anxious, "Prime Minister Qin, Duke Rong is not so easy to fool."
"I have worked with him in the government for more than 30 years. I still have some means to deal with him."
"Prime Minister Qin, I really want to marry Yu Mo!" The third prince immediately expressed his attitude.
A hint of surprise flashed across Qin Xiang's eyes.
It turns out that the third prince was really poisoned by love!
No wonder, none of the princes in the harem can catch the emperor's eye, and each of them is so useless!
Prime Minister Qin had never taken a liking to the Fourth Prince before.
Now, she doesn't like the third prince either.
But, on second thought, this is also a good idea.
Since he wants to gain merit from the emperor, it would be better for the new emperor to be easier to control.
If everyone is like the emperor today, which minister can get any benefit in front of him?
The lightest punishment is dismissal from office, the worst is the execution of the entire family!
"Your Highness, you don't have to worry about Yu Mo and me. Rong Qingqing is the principal wife, and Yu Mo is the concubine. Together, we will help the Third Prince become the crown prince."
The third prince was confused.
He felt that the initiative of this marriage had always been in his hands. After hearing what Prime Minister Qin said, he immediately changed his mind.
Why does he seem to be the one who passively accepts it?
His marriage ultimately could not escape a conspiracy.
……
Ji Chuhe has received news that the emperor has agreed to cancel the marriage between the third prince and Qingqing.
However, there has been no movement from Prime Minister Qin's residence.
"Madam, you said there are still variables in this matter. The emperor has agreed. Where are the variables?" Xiao Yan'an couldn't help but ask.
"The variables are in Prime Minister Qin's residence." Ji Chuhe responded slowly.
"Prime Minister Qin's Mansion? Could it be that they would rather be concubines than wives? If that's the case, they have made great sacrifices to trap Duke Rong's Mansion!"