The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 324 Zhu Houzhao’s Gift

Chapter 324 Zhu Houzhao’s Gift (4600 words)
Shi Potian continued to scratch his head, and said in a daze: "Yes, brother, you are alone, and it seems that there is not enough for the sisters-in-law to share.

Brother, you feel very wronged. "

"Yeah." Zhu Houzhao felt something was not right, but he didn't think much about it and just nodded majestically.

"I'm fine. I only have A Xiu. You don't have to share me with A Xiu. Haha." Shi Potian suddenly smiled naively.

"You little brat, are you happy to see your big brother being wronged?" Zhu Houzhao glared at him.

“No, no.” Shi Potian shook his head quickly and said sincerely, “How can I be happy to see my elder brother being wronged?

I am not happy either. I will find a solution for my brother."

In order to prove himself, Shi Potian thought very hard, and then quickly said to Zhu Houzhao in grievance: "Brother, I can't think of a way."

"Forget it, forget it, you don't have to think about it.

I still don't care about this little grievance, big brother." Zhu Houzhao said proudly.

After a pause, he whispered, "Remember, don't tell your sister-in-law anything I said just now, understand?"

"Why?" Shi Potian asked puzzled.

Li Yuanba, who remained silent, also gave a puzzled look.

"Why are there so many questions? I said you can't tell me, and that's it." Zhu Houzhao glared at him arrogantly.

Shi Potian and Li Yuanba both nodded obediently.

Shi Potian didn't think about anything.

But in Li Yuanba's empty mind, he thought of that sentence.

"There are many sisters-in-law, and the eldest brother is troublesome."

'If there were more sisters-in-law, and my elder brother was in more trouble, would he not care about hitting me on the head?

I will find more sisters-in-law for my eldest brother in the future.'

Thinking of this, Li Yuanba was overjoyed, with a happy smile on his face, and said happily: "Brother, I will practice hard, and when I reach the realm of heaven and man, I will find you a few more sisters-in-law."

Zhu Houzhao looked at him with doubt.

Soon, the sound of Li Yuanba holding his head and crying out in pain was heard.

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April 1st, afternoon.

Zhu Houzhao took a few wives who had nothing to do and free time, as well as his two silly brothers, changed his clothes, quietly left the palace, and came to a mansion decorated with auspicious lights.

Gu Mansion.

There were not many guests in this very grand and joyous mansion.

Just over twenty people.

But if someone knew all the guests at this moment, they would be so horrified that they would not dare to move.

Because these guests are all famous bigwigs in the Ming Dynasty court.

The worst is also the third grade.

There is no one who does not hold an official position.

Obviously, these guests did not bring their younger generations with them today and came alone.

The reason is of course very simple. After all, Gu Xichao’s identity is different.

He was in a high position and had great power, and few civil and military officials in the court could compare to him.

This is his own wedding, so it would be inappropriate to bring younger generations along.

When Zhu Houzhao and his family walked into the Gu Mansion, Gu Xichao, dressed in wedding clothes, hurried to greet them.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

"Old Gu, you look different in your groom's suit.

It looks a little worse than mine." Zhu Houzhao said with a joking smile.

"Your Majesty, thank you for the compliment." Gu Xichao smiled happily.

At this time, the other guests who were notified by Gu Xichao also came over and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you."

"Alright, alright, no need to perform formalities. Today is Mr. Gu's wedding, and we are all here to drink in the wedding wine.

It's more lively." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and smiled nonchalantly.

"Yes." Everyone responded, and indeed relaxed a little.

They understand their own Majesty, this is the truth.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please come in and take a seat." Gu Xichao gestured with his hand.

"Let's go." Zhu Houzhao led the way, followed by Qin Mengyao and other girls, accompanied by Gu Xichao, and the two silly brothers Shi Potian and Li Yuanba followed obediently at the end, and last came more than 20 officials.

Most of these officials were looking at Shi Potian and the other two with curiosity at this time.

Few people in the court know that Your Majesty has recognized two younger brothers.

But many of those here are truly high-ranking officials in the imperial court, so naturally they know something about it.

And those who know about it naturally can't help but be curious about them.

Those who don't know are also curious about which family's two boys can actually attend Gu Xichao's wedding banquet with His Majesty and several queens.

This honor is simply unbelievable.

Even among the royal family, there is no one.

The group came to the hall and sat down. There were not many banquets, only five tables.

The empty table was obviously prepared for Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao sat down with his family and said generously: "Eat and drink. Don't be angry with the old customer today. Let's give him a good meal."

"Hahaha."

Laughter broke out from several tables.

“Your Majesty is saying that we cannot be polite to Minister Gu today.

My fellow officers, we cannot let Minister Gu escape unscathed today, this is the best time to get him drunk." Duke Ying said loudly.

"Yes, you are right. We must get Minister Gu drunk today." Duke Dingguo immediately agreed.

Voices of agreement immediately rang out.

Gu Xichao belongs to the military, so the guests who came today are almost all from the military.

Including several dukes.

The military people will naturally make a fuss, especially since Your Majesty has already started it.

Most of these senior officials, whose average age was over 40, stared at Gu Xichao as if they had seized an opportunity.

You know what, it was really a good opportunity for them.

Gu Xichao is the Minister of the Military Law Department of the Military Cabinet. The Military Law Department is in charge of military law and all military instructors.

This position is almost inherently offensive.

Gu Xichao was even more famous for being cold-faced and ruthless. He had a bad relationship with his colleagues, and even had a so-so relationship with Wang Shouren, with whom he had worked.

Most of the people who come here don't really have a very good relationship with Gu Xichao.

But as a colleague, it would be difficult for me not to attend such an important event.

The opportunity to get Gu Xichao drunk is extremely rare.

Under normal circumstances, Gu Xichao would never do this to his colleagues, but at this moment, he could only smile bitterly and beg for mercy, saying, "Please show mercy today."

After Gu Xichao's statement, the officials present did not dare to be too tough.

But they didn't dare. Someone dared to do so and even shouted, "How can you show mercy?
We must get Lao Gu drunk so that he can't enter the bridal chamber.

When the time comes, we will carry him into the bridal chamber, what do you think?"

"Okay." More than 20 people responded loudly, and they were excited but also a little envious.

How many people in the court can be so close to Your Majesty?

Qin Mengyao, Jin Bingyun and other girls who were sitting there were a little confused.

The Military Law Department is so important that it has been upgraded to a first-rank department. Gu Xichao's position in the military cabinet is second only to the two grand commanders-in-chief.

With such status, would it be wrong to say this to him in public?
They looked at Gu Xichao and saw that he only had a helpless smile on his face. He did not look unhappy at all. Instead, he looked relaxed and happy.

In this regard, they can only say that they cannot understand men's minds.

As long as Zhu Houzhao is around, the atmosphere will never be quiet.

In the bustle, time came to the auspicious time of dusk.

Gu Xichao took the bride's hand and walked into the hall.

There was only one chair above, on which Zhu Houzhao sat, but originally there were two chairs.

But after a few ladies came, only one was left.

One is that there are too many people.

Second, they are not comfortable sitting either.

After all, Gu Xichao’s identity is there.

"Worship heaven and earth!"

"Second bow to the king and father!"

Zhu Houzhao happily drank the tea offered by the two.

"Couple greetings!"

"Send to the bridal chamber!"

After the ceremony, Zhu Houzhao raised his hand to stop her and said proudly: "Don't send her to the bridal chamber yet, my gift has not been delivered yet."

"Your Majesty, how can I accept your gift?" Gu Xichao asked hurriedly.

"No, that won't do. You must accept this gift." Zhu Houzhao said without allowing any refusal.

Then he smiled mysteriously and said even more proudly: "This gift will be delivered after dark, and you have to receive it together.

You guys toast first and wait until dark." Gu Xichao couldn't refuse and could only accept it.

Sitting down at the newly changed banquet, Qin Mengyao and the other girls curiously asked Zhu Houzhao what gifts he had prepared.
They didn't hear what gifts their husbands ordered.

Facing the women's questions, Zhu Houzhao became more and more proud. He just didn't say anything and let them know when the time came.

The commotion continued until it became completely dark.

None of the twenty or so officials left, all waiting for His Majesty's mysterious gift.

Under the gaze of everyone, seeing that it was almost dark, Zhu Houzhao stood up.

"Old Gu, lift up Wanqing's veil and let's see the gift I gave you together." Zhu Houzhao said loudly.

Gu Xichao did not hesitate and lifted Fu Wanqing's veil, revealing a beautiful face.

Of course, everyone here is a person of status, so they won’t say much.

The only person who said more was so proud of his gift that he didn't pay any attention.

"Everyone, just look carefully." Zhu Houzhao led everyone to the courtyard and raised his hand to point at the bright starry sky.

Everyone's eyes followed that look.

The next moment, Zhu Houzhao moved his hand and everyone's faces changed.

In the starry sky above the capital, dots of golden light lit up, as if they had life. They gathered together to form large characters that hung in the night sky and could be seen by everyone in the capital.

And these big characters are——

'Happy wedding to Gu Xichao and Fu Wanqing

May you have a happy marriage and have a son soon.'

There are a total of twenty large characters, clearly visible.

"Bang~!!!"

"Pa~!!!"

Immediately, flashes of light rushed into the night sky, exploding into beautiful and dazzling fireworks.

These fireworks were like stars surrounding the moon, surrounding the twenty big characters in the center.

At this moment, most people in the capital looked up at the night sky, surprised, awed, and attracted by the beauty.

"so beautiful!"

"Who is this? What a big deal!"

"You are so brave to do this in the capital!"

"Gu Xichao! Why does it sound so familiar? Oh, isn't this Minister Gu from the Military Law Department?"

"Gu Xichao, who can do such a thing, must be Minister Gu. Someone must have done it for Minister Gu. Who is this person?"

"It has always been the work of His Majesty. I really envy Minister Gu. But Brother Li, you don't have to be envious. If you got married later, you would definitely have such a gift."

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Discussions in the capital city surged.

And in the courtyard of the Gu Mansion.

At this moment, except for the two fools Shi Potian and Li Yuanba, everyone else, including those senior officials who were already very old, were envious and jealous.

I wanted to shout, 'Why not me? '

Even Qin Mengyao, Jin Bingyun and other girls' expressions changed several times, with a hint of envy and jealousy, looking at their husbands with resentment.

As for Gu Xichao and Fu Wanqing, their eyes were red.

Gu Xichao trembled a few times, pulled his wife and was about to kneel down in front of Zhu Houzhao.

"What are you doing? I don't like kneeling." Zhu Houzhao lifted them up in the air and said unhappily.

Then, he said very proudly: "How is it? Are you satisfied with my gift?
This is something I have been thinking about for a long time.

Mr. Gu, please consider the impact and don’t hold a big wedding banquet.

But you are not me, and this is going to be the only marriage in this life, so how can it not be lively?
It’s good now, there won’t be any bad effects.”

He was so proud that he didn't even notice the looks of his wives.

"I am very satisfied. Your Majesty's kindness is beyond my ability to repay in this lifetime. I only ask to be your subject forever for generations to come and help you conquer the world." Gu Xichao was unable to control his emotions. His eyes were red and his voice was trembling.

Beside her, Fu Wanqing also had tears streaming down her face, filled with surprise and excitement.

No one present laughed at them, some were just envious.

Even Qin Mengyao and other girls looked at Fu Wanqing with envy.

No woman can refuse such a scene when getting married.

"Hahaha, as long as you're satisfied.

What are you talking about for generations? We only have this life to crush all disobedience." Zhu Houzhao laughed loudly and said domineeringly.

Gu Xichao nodded heavily without saying anything more.

The fireworks lasted for about a quarter of an hour and the banquet continued.

Then more than 20 officials really put aside their status and started to force Gu Xichao to drink regardless of the consequences.

He looked like he was determined to get him drunk.

Gu Xichao knew that he had stirred up public outrage, and more importantly, he was so happy that he was speechless.

So everyone who comes is welcome.

After a while, he became drunk.

It was Zhu Houzhao who spoke up and asked everyone to go home, thus ending the excitement.

Zhu Houzhao was in a very good mood as he walked back to the palace with his family.

"Your Majesty, you are so kind to Minister Gu." After walking for a while, Yin Tianxue, who had also arrived, suddenly spoke.

"That's right." Zhu Houzhao said proudly, "I treat loyal people very well.

I am the best emperor ever, and I will never disappoint any loyal person."

Seeing their husbands bragging about themselves, the women all smiled knowingly.

Then, just continue to savor it.

"Your Majesty, Minister Gu and his wife are so happy today. No other woman in the world can receive such a blessing." Jin Bingyun said meaningfully.

"Hahaha, this is all thanks to me.

What do you think? Am I smart? I can think of such a gift. " Zhu Houzhao laughed proudly.

The girls couldn't help but feel a little itchy.

Just ignore us, right?

"Your Majesty, all women in the world want this kind of blessing, and I and others are no exception." Qin Mengyao spoke naturally and directly.

"Ah!" Zhu Houzhao was stunned and looked at the women.

The women nodded one by one and looked straight at Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao was a little dumbfounded.

He blinked, puffed out his chest, and said loudly: "How can a man care about such frivolous and fancy things?

Only people like Lao Gu care. "

The women said nothing, but looked at Zhu Houzhao with resentment in their eyes.

Zhu Houzhao felt a little overwhelmed. These women were really troublesome.

He hugged his two silly brothers who knew nothing and ran away.

The monk can run away, but the temple cannot. That night, Zhu Houzhao was subjected to intense resentment from Yaoyue.

There was no other way but to use all my strength so that Yue'er would not have the energy to say more.

The next day, there was a heated discussion in the capital about what happened last night.

This is true from civil and military officials to ordinary people.

Most of them are envy and jealousy.

What they didn’t know was that Zhu Houzhao, who caused all this, regretted it.

Because during dinner, he met twelve pairs of resentful eyes.

Only when Dugu Feng and Qingniao first arrived did their eyes show more longing and envy, otherwise there would be fourteen pairs of resentful eyes.

Zhu Houzhao, who always thought he was fearless and never regretted anything, felt that he could not bear it anymore and regretted it.

Why think about that gift when you have nothing to do?
It’s all Lao Gu’s fault.

After thinking again and again, Zhu Houzhao said uncertainly: "How about I write in the sky tonight 'I wish Zhu Houzhao and Yaoyue, Luoxian, Qin Mengyao... a happy wedding, a long-lasting marriage, and a son soon?'

Another hour of fireworks?"

Hearing this, all the women couldn't help but roll their eyes at their husbands.

Not reliable at all.

If they really did this, they would become a joke.

In the end, Zhu Houzhao couldn't come up with a good solution.

The girls did not make a fuss. In fact, they all knew that such a thing would never happen to them.

First, they were all concubines long ago.

Second, there are too many people.

There's no way that could happen.

It's just that I was really jealous, so I showed my temper.

'Unless, she becomes the queen.

It is possible.'