Chapter 179: Named Prince Lian
Chapter 179: Named Prince Lian
The eighth elder said innocently, "Father Emperor, what do you mean by this? I don't quite understand. Father Emperor, you look like you're going to punish me. I don't remember what good things I've done recently. Who have I disturbed?"
When the Ninth and Tenth heard what the Eighth said, they all lowered their heads very quickly, for fear that others would see the smiles on their faces!
The eldest brother and the prince couldn't laugh anymore, because they knew what was going on before the eighth brother came. They were already very wary of the eighth brother, and now there was such a big help. How could they be happy?
In fact, they really hope that Old Eighth can be a little more arrogant, so that no matter how capable Old Eighth is or how powerful the forces behind him are, based on their understanding of their Royal Father, they know that they still love him and will definitely not like arrogant people!
Kangxi was really so angry that he almost rolled his eyes. He absolutely did not believe that Lao Ba could not understand the meaning of his words. If Lao Ba was really so stupid, the force behind him would not have come out to Zang Jian. They should have been strangled in the cradle when he had any trouble!
In fact, Kangxi's feelings towards the Eighth Prince were complicated. He really liked Concubine Liang, but he was the emperor, he had too many concerns and too many helplessness, so it was impossible for him to give Concubine Liang too much favor!
Kangxi liked the Eighth Son more than he disliked him. He was proud of this son, but at the same time he was also wary. He was the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, so how could he allow factors that were beyond his control? Even he himself, his son, was no exception!
Kangxi: "I heard you are getting married!"
The corners of Lao Ba's mouth instantly curled up, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the smile on his face was like a flower, which made people feel so awkward!
The Eighth Elder smiled and said, "Haha..., how did the Emperor know about this? I don't think I sent anyone to inform you!"
The Eighth Old Man's words made everyone's mouth twitch slightly. They felt that what the Eighth Old Man said was too shameless. Did he need to inform someone? He made such a big fuss that not only Kangxi, but even the maids in the deep palace knew that Prince Lian was going to get married!
Kangxi took a deep breath and thought that it would be better not to beat around the bush like this fox. If he continued to beat around the bush like this, his son would probably keep pretending to be stupid with him!
Kangxi said with a look of disdain: "According to what you said, you are not going to inform us? You just want to arrange the wedding quietly. Do you think this is fair to the girl?"
The Eighth Old Man: "Father Emperor, you are wrong. How could I possibly get married quietly? I would love to tell everyone in the world. What others have, my Yan'er will not lack. I will let her marry me in a grand manner!"
Kangxi: "Without my order, do you think she can be included in the jade disc?"
The smile on Old Eight's face suddenly turned sarcastic. He kept turning the jade ring on his left hand with his right hand and asked calmly, "Father Emperor, what do you want to say? Just say it directly. Why do you have to beat around the bush with me?"
Kangxi knew that the Eighth Prince had misunderstood. Did he say anything sentimental? Instead, he said directly: "I agree to your marriage. Here is an imperial edict. Take it back! It is an imperial edict to promote you to Prince Lian!"
The eldest brother and the crown prince gasped when they heard Kangxi's words. Even the fifth brother and the others were particularly surprised. You know, except for the eldest brother who was a prince, even the fourth brother was only a duke, let alone them!
While some people are sad, naturally some are happy. The happy ones are the ninth and tenth brothers. They are laughing like fools. People who don’t know them would think they are princes!
Thirteenth and the others were very envious, but Fourth was neither surprised nor jealous, because he had known that Kangxi would make such a decision. Fourth knew that Kangxi did not compromise with Eighth, but only because of guilt and the promise he made that year!
The smile on Lao Ba's face disappeared instantly, and he was only full of defense. He never believed that there would be good things in this world for no reason, let alone the royal family. Behind every step, there will be countless traps waiting for you? There is no free pie in the world. He has understood this truth since he was a child!
Lao Ba: "What does the Emperor want? If I can give it, I will definitely offer it with both hands, but if I can't give it, then the Emperor can withdraw his order!"
Kangxi, who had originally calmed down a little, was almost angry again when he heard what Lao Ba said. He couldn't breathe. He wanted to hear what his father said. What did he mean by what he wanted? Couldn't he be a good father?
Kangxi looked at Lao Ba with a complicated expression, and couldn't help but sighed, saying: "Alas..., so in your heart, I am this kind of person? Forget it..., it's up to you!"
Kangxi didn't want to say anything more, but he didn't know what he thought of, so he said: "My only request is that you behave yourself and don't make me angry anymore! You and Yunyan should live a good life in the future! I will not care about the affairs of your Prince Lian's Mansion!"
Lao Ba always felt that there seemed to be some conspiracy here, something that he didn't understand, otherwise his royal father's attitude was too strange. After all, according to his royal father's temperament, it would be abnormal not to punish him at this time!
The eighth brother showed a puzzled look and looked at the people on both sides, but he only saw that the eldest brother and others had different expressions, only the fourth brother shook his head slightly!
Lao Ba thought about it and felt that no matter what kind of conspiracy it was, even if he did not accept this imperial edict, what was going to happen would eventually happen. Instead of doing this, he might as well take advantage of it. In the future, Yunyan would be able to be more justified among the sisters-in-law and would not be bullied!
After Lao Ba figured it out, he immediately smiled and bowed respectfully to express his gratitude!
Lao Ba: "Then I would like to thank the Emperor Father, and I would also like to thank the Emperor Father on behalf of Yan Er!"
The Eighth Brother's respectful attitude at this time finally made Kangxi feel a little better. He nodded with satisfaction, picked up the teacup beside him with a happy mood, took a sip of tea, and then showed another piece of good news!
Kangxi: "By the way, I just sent someone to Ma Qi's house to announce the imperial decree. From now on, Ma Qi will be your father-in-law!"
When Old Eight heard this, his face instantly turned dark and he glared fiercely at Old Nine and Old Ten who were standing beside him. Old Nine and Old Ten quickly shook their heads to indicate that it was not them!
When the eldest brother and the prince saw the expression on the eighth brother's face, they all rolled their eyes, thinking that the eighth brother really got the upper hand, but did they have amenorrhea on their birth day? They still couldn't bear to see that this brother who used to be worse than them was living a good life!
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