Chapter 325 The Emperor Wants to Grant Marriage
"Grandfather, I know how to plant this. Just dig a hole like this..."
Ruirui actively shared the knowledge he had learned, and clearly recounted the vegetable-growing process he had learned on the spot, adding some of his own insights.
The child's clear voice echoed in the ears of people around.
This shocked the other princes who brought their children with them to please the old emperor and bring honor to him!
They looked at the shameless "third party" in surprise.
How could there be someone in this world who would teach his children how to farm just to get them to win his favor?
King Zhao opened his mouth and tried to defend himself: "It's not me, I didn't..."
"How could he not? If you hadn't instructed me, how could my nephew learn these things?"
King Lie said to him sarcastically: "Third brother, if you can't afford to raise my nephew, why not let him be my son? I won't treat him badly."
The Sixth Prince looked at him with great concern, hesitating to speak: "Third brother, I think this child is quite smart. If you don't like him, why not give him to your younger brother to raise."
There were also other people who gave advice one after another.
The Second Prince patted Prince Zhao on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Third brother, I just happen to be in need of a son, and yours is a good choice. Don't worry, your Second Princess and I will definitely treat this child as our own."
When Ruirui heard this, she came over and said sincerely with big eyes: "Don't quarrel over me. In fact, it's because I have grown up and need to support my family, so I need to learn more skills. Don't worry about my father's affairs."
Grow up and need to support the family?
When everyone heard this, those who had not spoken could not help but give King Zhao some advice.
"How could you bear to let such a good child support the family?"
"King Zhao, I have something to say to you..."
"Even if you don't like it, there's no need to torture the child like this..."
King Zhao: “…”
"I never said to ignore him, it's just that the kid is overthinking it."
Ruirui also quickly said: "It's not what father said. When I grow up, I don't have to farm to support my family. I have recently learned how to weave baskets. Small flower baskets!"
His mother taught him how to make garlands after he had learned how to make them, and she praised him for his ability to weave baskets.
King Zhao gritted his teeth and said, "...Shut up, kid!"
The old emperor was not very angry, because after all, a grown man would not expect a one-year-old child to farm the land.
In his eyes, growing vegetables is the same as growing flowers. The concubines in the palace can grow precious flowers and plants worth thousands of taels of silver, and naturally there are also people who like the wild flowers that are readily available on the roadside.
After plowing a row of land, the old emperor stopped and looked at Ruirui, who was running around without doing much work but was sweating profusely, with a leisurely tone.
"Rui Rui, I heard that your biological mother was of low status. How about I personally choose a mother from a prominent family for you to raise in the future?"
When they suddenly heard these words, everyone had different expressions.
A noble lady from a prominent family, is this a test?
Or do you want to increase the bargaining chips for King Zhao?
King Lie smiled and stepped forward: "Father, you are too partial. I also want a mother from a famous family for my child.
I have eight children, and the princess was worried about not being able to teach them all some time ago."
The old emperor laughed and scolded: "You are not satisfied with having eight children? Go find one yourself!"
When the others saw this scene, they stopped thinking for the time being.
It seems that this old man only intends to arrange a marriage for Prince Zhao.
I just don’t know which one he chose.
The officials who were in cahoots with King Zhao were inevitably worried. What if they were pointed out as an enemy?
People who are not in the same boat are also worried. What if someone helps King Zhao?
At this time, an official stood up from among the ministers and volunteered: "Which lady does the emperor want to marry Prince Zhao? I have a little daughter at home who is still waiting to be married."
When everyone saw the person clearly, their hearts died instantly.
This man was the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, his surname was Liu, and he held the second rank.
The old emperor looked at him with great interest: "Oh? That's great, did you bring it?"
"I brought it, I brought it!"
As Minister Liu spoke, he led his daughter out from behind.
A graceful woman walked slowly from behind and saluted with grace.
When everyone looked closely, they saw that it was indeed a young girl with almond eyes, rosy cheeks and a rosy face!
The old emperor laughed and scolded: "You old thing, have you planned this long ago and are just trying to take advantage of this opportunity to have me arrange a marriage for you?"
Minister Liu bowed hastily and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Everyone understood at this time that this must have been discussed between the old emperor and Minister Liu.
Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that one of them proposed a marriage and the other just happened to bring his daughter over?
Princess Zhao and others in the back were listening and felt very anxious.
Don't forget what the old emperor said: find a good mother for Ruirui. If he gets married, won't Ruirui have to live under this girl's control?
What will Ruirui do if she has her own child in the future?
Moreover, this woman's family background is higher than her own, and the emperor personally arranged the marriage, so she will definitely be a concubine...
She quickly said, "Your Majesty, I dare to say that I welcome the new sister very much.
But Ruirui has been spoiled by me since she was young, and I am afraid she will not get along with a young girl like my new sister, and besides..."
The old emperor was a little unhappy: "I saw that Ruirui was a smart child, so I thought of finding a woman of higher status to raise him."
The princess didn't dare to speak anymore, she could only force a smile and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
The princess tried to persuade him, but it was useless. Seeing that King Zhao had no objection, the matter was set in stone.
The old emperor asked Ruirui with satisfaction, "What do you think of this new mother I found for you?"
The woman smiled softly at the child and spoke in a voice as sweet as a yellow oriole: "Fourth Young Master, I will definitely take good care of you in the future!"
Now the old emperor was even more satisfied!
Rui Rui raised his head, looked at the old emperor, looked at the woman, and then looked at King Zhao. Finally, he said with embarrassment on his face: "Grandfather, I'm afraid you don't know one thing..."
"what's up?"
The old emperor felt that nothing could hinder this matter.
"My father is so poor, he really can't afford to support me."
People don't believe this. How poor can one be?
Can’t you afford to marry a woman?
"Before I left, my mother specifically told me to stay away from my father when I was alone. I must stay away from my father!"
"why?"
King Lie asked curiously, and this was also what everyone was curious about.
Is there any necessary connection between being far away from King Zhao and King Zhao being poor?
But when King Zhao heard this, his expression changed uncontrollably.
Now even the old emperor became curious.
Then Rui Rui continued in a serious tone, "Because my mother said that my father wanted to take the opportunity to throw me away so that he would have one less person to support.
Then he would find an opportunity to abandon my mother as well, so I must learn a skill to support myself and my mother in the future."
After he finished speaking, he still did not forget the princess and the others: "If one day my father can no longer support me and abandons my mother and the others, I will also support them!"
These few words clearly reflect the filial piety of Ruirui, the child, and the poverty and ruthlessness of King Zhao.