Lin Daiyu's Rebirth

Chapter 279 The Prince Enters the Palace to Fight for Daiyu's Position

Prince Beijing and the generals soon arrived at the palace.

Everyone stood outside the imperial study, waiting for the eunuch to report.

The emperor was reviewing memorials when he heard from the eunuch that Prince Beijing had arrived with his generals.

He immediately put down the memorial in his hand and said loudly:

"Quick, let them in!"

Prince Beijing hurriedly led everyone into the imperial study, knelt down first, and shouted:

"I, your Majesty, have ordered you to lead a large army to attack the Xiongnu.

Fortunately, we have fulfilled our mission and returned triumphantly!

This is the armistice agreement we signed with the Xiongnu. I hope Your Majesty will read it for yourself!"

The generals knelt down and shouted, "Your Majesty, we pay our respects to you. Long live His Majesty! Long live His Majesty! Long live His Majesty!"

The emperor immediately stepped down from his desk and shouted to everyone, "Quick, stand up!"

But he turned around and walked to Prince Beijing and pulled the prince up.

He smiled and said, "Old Thirteen, thank you for your hard work this time!"

The emperor opened the armistice agreement in the prince's hand and burst into laughter.

The emperor said excitedly: "Good, very good, good old Thirteen!

He truly deserves to be the Prince of Beijing. He resolved the border issue in just a few months!"

After that, the eunuch's order came: "Pass on my decree, and instruct the Ministry of Rites to reward Prince Beijing, the generals, and the soldiers according to their merits!"

All the generals immediately knelt down and kowtowed to the emperor.

After everyone left, the emperor left Prince Beijing alone.

The emperor sat on the desk, stroking his beard constantly, with a delighted smile on his face. After a while, he said:

"My royal brother is so outstanding, how can I reward you?

You say, whether it's fame, wealth, status, or women... as long as you open your mouth, my brother will agree to it!"

Unexpectedly, when the prince heard this, he knelt down with a thud and said earnestly:

"I am honored to receive your emperor's trust in me, your humble servant, to lead the troops into battle!

I would rather die than refuse, and I dare not have any unreasonable thoughts!

Just a small request!"

The prince knelt on the ground, stammering and no longer speaking.

The emperor suddenly came down from his desk, hurriedly pulled Prince Beijing up, and said with a smile:

"Can't you tell me? Come on, tell me!"

The prince said hurriedly and earnestly:

"I do not want fame, wealth, or status.

With the protection of my brother the Emperor, I am highly respected both in the court and in the palace!

However, I only want to raise the rank of one of the concubines in the mansion!"

"Ha ha……"

When the emperor heard this, he couldn't help but throw his head back and laugh out loud. His laughter was hearty and loud, echoing throughout the imperial study.

He laughed and joked with interest:

"I never thought that you would have this day, Old Thirteen!

Our playboy has changed his mind!

I guess you have met someone who can subdue you!

Tell me quickly, which concubine is so powerful that she could win your heart?

The prince stood up with a smile, walked to the emperor, and respectfully offered him a cup of tea.

Then he slowly said:

"My Royal Highness, this person is none other than Lin Daiyu, the legitimate daughter of the late Salt Inspector Lin Ruhai, a former top scholar in the imperial examination.

The emperor was slightly startled, thinking about the letters he exchanged with Lin Ruhai, and thought to himself that this person was respectful and honest.

But she's his daughter, you've met her once, right?

The emperor thought for a while, then suddenly realized what was going on. He smiled and said:

"Oh, it's her!

I remember that I personally conferred the title of Yu Fu Jin on her.

What, now you still want to make her your legitimate wife?"

The prince nodded quickly and said:

"That's exactly what I meant, my royal brother.

Lin Daiyu and my brother are in harmony with each other and have a deep love for each other!

What's more, she is gentle and charming, talented, and kind to everyone in the mansion.

She is indeed the best choice for the legitimate wife.

I am willing to exchange all my glory for Lin Daiyu's position as my wife!"

Having said that, he knelt down and kowtowed again.

The emperor asked hurriedly:

"Then is this Rongguo Jia family the family of Lin Ruhai's father-in-law?"

The prince did not dare to neglect the matter and quickly replied, "It is indeed as my royal brother said, Lin Daiyu is the legitimate granddaughter of the Jia family.

Besides, my brother's concubine Jia Yunchun is Lin Daiyu's cousin!"

After hearing this, the emperor fell into deep thought.

He thought to himself that the Lin family had been officials for generations and was also a family of scholars.

In terms of status, Lin Daiyu, as a descendant of a marquis and from a family of poetry, etiquette and nobility, is indeed much higher than the Tonggiya clan.

What's more, there is the relationship with Concubine Jia.

However, Tong Jia was, after all, a descendant of a duke and had given birth to two sons for the royal palace.

Tonggiya clan had done nothing wrong. If the position of the legitimate wife was hastily deposed, it would probably cause dissatisfaction among the Tonggiya clan members.

For a moment, the emperor was in a dilemma and didn't know what to do.

After a while, the emperor slowly said:

"Old Thirteen, go back first and wait for the Emperor to weigh the pros and cons!

After all, we have to consider the reputation of the Tonggiya clan!"

The prince knelt down to bid farewell to the emperor, then turned and left.

The prince sat in the carriage, thinking, even if he didn't want all the honors, as long as he had Yu'er's position, he would be willing!