Chapter 758 Whatever
The Emperor's Palace is magnificent.
Upon hearing that his beloved nephew had entered the palace, Gu Mengzhen immediately agreed to see him.
Zhuang Wei walked into the main hall, his eyes wandering left and right, making sure there were no outsiders, and then bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty, your nephew Zhuang Wei, respectfully wishes the Emperor His Majesty the best of health."
Gu Mengzhen doted on his nephew so much that he helped him up with his own hands, but his words were full of complaints.
"You left without telling me where you were going, deliberately causing me to worry. Where did you learn such naughty behavior?"
"This is just the first time. It won't happen again. Do you hear me?"
Zhuang Wei was submissive and submissive.
"Yes, I will obey your order."
"It is my fault for causing the Emperor to worry."
Gu Mengzhen accompanied his beloved nephew and sat on the side seat together.
"Tell me, why are you going out?"
Zhuang Wei took the tea and snacks brought by Xiao Shenzi and took the initiative to serve the emperor attentively.
"Reporting to the Emperor, Uncle, I am here to express my feelings and seek love."
Gu Mengzhen selected Wei'er's favorite snacks and placed them in front of him.
"That's my guess."
"I still remember that a few years ago, Rui'er's courtship trip was similar. He even didn't go home for the Reunion Festival, using the excuse that he was busy with his studies."
"You are even more outrageous. How dare you be absent from Emperor Yue's funeral?"
"But don't worry, I'll help you cover it up."
Zhuang Wei's every word and action is respectful and full of family warmth.
"Thank you, Uncle Huang, for your thoughtfulness."
"I originally thought that since they were not my people, I would not go. Unexpectedly, I was not thoughtful enough and caused more trouble for my uncle."
Gu Mengzhen's smile was kind.
"I know that you are the most sensible and you are absent on purpose to show your contempt."
"However, this is really against etiquette. From now on, you are not allowed to act on your own. You must discuss everything with your family."
Zhuang Wei responded solemnly.
"Yes, I will keep it in mind."
Gu Mengzhen spoke slowly and eloquently, expressing what was in his heart.
"I have thought a lot these days. Maybe you are interested in a commoner girl, or maybe you are in love with someone who is an enemy, like Rui'er."
"Last year, I opposed Rui'er and tried to separate the lovers. I still feel guilty about it."
"This time, I have thought it through very clearly. Whether you like common women, maids, criminal women, engaged women, or women from the enemy's faction, I have no objection."
"I have already said before that I will grant you a title and a royal palace, and I will never let you suffer any injustice."
"Your title should not be higher than your father's."
"I originally planned to confer the title of marquis on you for your meritorious service. However, King Di Jin is becoming increasingly powerful, and I have no say in the court. It is difficult to fake the merits of the marquis."
"Below the Marquis, the Gongshi is of the third rank; the Bozheng is of the third rank; and the Houfu is of the fourth rank. All three can be inherited, and it is easy to accomplish meritorious deeds. It is a pity that the wife cannot be granted the same rank."
"I intend to confer the title of Gongshi on you."
"Your wife, according to the law, is granted the title of a fourth-rank imperial lady and is included in the rank of a minister. To show my appreciation for her, I grant her a special title, Xiao."
Zhuang Wei was flattered.
"I remember your grandmother's name is Xiao."
Gu Mengzhen nodded happily.
"It is my mother's maiden name."
"As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhuang clan, using her maiden name as a title not only shows remembrance, but also shows respect. I think it is very appropriate."
He cared about his nephew's feelings and expressed it carefully.
"Of course, if you are not satisfied, I will change it."
"It's OK to use a synonym for my niece's maiden name as a title."
"By the way, I never asked, what is my niece's name?"
Zhuang Wei reported this.
"Luo Yu."
Gu Mengzhen was slightly stunned and fell into deep thought.
"Hmm? Such a familiar name, I seem to have heard it somewhere before."
Xiao Shenzi gave a reminder.
"Forgive me for being so nosy. Your Majesty, this woman was originally a well-known anchor at Bingqingyuan. She once shared the same stage with Madam Mei, but she has now resigned."
Gu Mengzhen suddenly remembered this person.
"Oh, yes, it's the host of Bingqingyuan."
"When I was trying to find out about the third daughter of Ning, I happened to hear that she and the third daughter of Ning were quite close friends."
Thinking back to what had just happened, he felt that using his mother's maiden name as a title was a tarnish to his mother's reputation.
Fortunately, no decree was issued rashly.
Looking at his beloved nephew with pure thoughts and innocence, he immediately asked a question.
"Wei'er, don't you understand how Bingqingyuan makes a living?"
Zhuang Wei said frankly.
"My nephew understands."
"She worked as a brothel worker for only a year."
Seeing his nonchalant attitude, as if working in a brothel was something glorious, Gu Mengzhen couldn't help but get angry.
"you……"
"I am almost infinitely tolerant. It doesn't matter who she is, but you..."
"You brought back a prostitute from a brothel. Do you intend to offend me?"
"She is a withered flower, not even as good as a high school girl. Why do you favor her?"
"Can't you learn from Rui'er and Hui'er and at least find a normal person?"
Zhuang Wei got up from his seat, knelt down and kowtowed deeply.
"My nephew and she are truly in love, and I pray that Uncle Emperor will grant our blessing."
Gu Mengzhen was furious, but he tried his best to suppress his anger, as he couldn't bear to scare his beloved nephew.
"You and Rui'er, you keep making trouble one after another. You won't stop until I'm mad at you. Is that right or not?"
Zhuang Wei lowered his eyes, looking as if he knew he was wrong.
"I dare not."
Seeing his beloved nephew being wronged, Gu Mengzhen immediately softened his heart.
"Do you really like her?"
Zhuang Wei's tone was extremely firm.
“I really like it.”
Gu Mengzhen helped him back to his seat and, as always, gently rubbed his nephew's knees to relieve the pain.
"Forget it, just marry her."
"As long as she is not like Ning Sannu, who is married for the second time, that will be enough."
Zhuang Wei looked embarrassed and was speechless.
"Uh……"
Gu Mengzhen was shocked.
"What do you mean by speechless?"
"She is not only a prostitute, but also a second-time bride?"
"you you you you……"
Zhuang Wei hurried to explain.
"Uncle Huang, please calm down."
"She and her ex-husband divorced after only knowing each other for a month, and she is now like a woman in the boudoir."
Gu Mengzhen was furious and furious.
"That's ridiculous!"
"Married for one day, it's still married, it's very different from being a girl in the boudoir!"
Zhuang Wei lowered his eyes and spoke timidly, which made him look particularly pitiful.
"Yes……"
Seeing his beloved nephew sad, Gu Mengzhen softened his heart again.
"Whatever, whatever, as long as she has never been pregnant, that's all that matters."
Zhuang Wei was speechless again.
"Uh……"
Gu Mengzhen was extremely shocked.
"Speechless, what do you mean?"
"From the time they met to the time they got married, it was only a month before she became pregnant with her ex-husband's child?"
Zhuang Wei responded weakly.
"Yes."
Gu Mengzhen couldn't contain his anger and his breathing became more and more rapid.
"you you……"
"That's fine, that's fine, just deal with it cleanly."
Zhuang Wei avoided his gaze, looking a little guilty.
"Uh……"
Gu Mengzhen was greatly shocked and felt a sharp pain in his heart.
"Are you at a loss for words again?"
"Could it be that she wants to marry you while pregnant with her ex-husband's child?"
Zhuang Wei speaks the truth.
"Originally, this is what I thought."
Gu Mengzhen had a complicated expression, full of incomprehension.
"what?"
There was a hint of sadness in Zhuang Wei's eyes.
"But, unfortunately, her child passed away sadly."
Gu Mengzhen breathed a sigh of relief and responded to his nephew's words.
"It is indeed unfortunate. Please accept my condolences."
Zhuang Wei continued to narrate.
"Even more unfortunately, she suffered a miscarriage, which caused her serious injuries. She can no longer get pregnant. Even if she does, she can't give birth to the baby. She must have an abortion, otherwise, she will not be able to save herself."
Gu Mengzhen suddenly jumped up from his seat, feeling extremely surprised and puzzled.
"what?!"
Zhuang Wei followed suit and stood up respectfully.
"I beg the emperor's uncle to forgive me."
Gu Mengzhen's state of mind completely collapsed.
"How can I understand this situation?"
"Do you want my Zhuang clan to stop offering incense?"
Zhuang Wei didn't care.
"With my younger brothers and sisters here, the Zhuang clan will have successors."