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Chapter 89: Prince Huan's Consort Sheng Hualan

Suning knew that he was now living in a feudal society, a barbaric era where people's property could be confiscated and their clans exterminated at any time. He traveled through time and space to become Sheng Hong and knew what he should do.

As for whether others will accuse you of "clinging to someone else", that is really nonsense.

For the Sheng family, marrying Hualan to a poor family like the Earl of Zhongqin's Mansion is still marrying up, and they will still be said by others to be clinging to the Yuan family, and they are still the kind of "trash" that is rotten to the point of pus.

In the original drama, Sheng Hong was promoted to an official in Tokyo Prefecture as soon as he accepted the invitation from the Yuan family. The Yuan family of the Earl of Zhongqin Mansion made efforts behind the scenes.

In fact, when Sheng Hong first traveled through time, he wanted to cancel the engagement, but he had already accepted the betrothal proposal. The Yuan family was also chosen by his predecessor himself. If Sheng Hong suddenly canceled the engagement, he was worried that the Sheng family would notice something was wrong.

As for the fact that the Yuan family of Earl Zhongqin's Mansion later took the initiative to cancel the engagement, Sheng Hong was so happy that he almost jumped up and down. He really wanted to shout to the sky, "God is really helping me!"

After Zhao Zongquan settled down in Tokyo Prefecture, he thought of his relative Sheng Hong who was far away in Yuzhou, and wanted to promote Sheng Hong.

"Mr. Han, I heard that you have always had a good relationship with my relative Sheng Hong?"

"Huh? My relationship with Lord Sheng is just average!
It’s just that I saw that Sheng Changbai, the son of Master Sheng, was a rare talent, so I brought him with me to train him!”

"Oh I got it!
I want to promote Sheng Hong and bring him back to the capital. What do you think, Grand Chancellor Han?"

"This Lord Sheng also made an indelible contribution to the suppression of this rebellion!
As for promotion, it is only natural!"

In fact, Han Da Xianggong was also very envious of Sheng Hong's good luck.

It was thought that after Sheng Hong was driven out of Tokyo Prefecture, it would be difficult for him to return to the power center of Da Zhou, but unexpectedly, he suddenly came up with the merit of following the dragon.

Whether it is the gorgeous transformation of the former "evil son" Gu Tingye, or Sheng Hualan, who has been appointed as the wife of Prince Huan, they all show that Sheng Hong and the Sheng family have become truly noble families.

"In that case, what position do you think is suitable?"

"Your Majesty, the Minister of Revenue has been dismissed and investigated for his involvement in the rebellion of the two princes!

"I believe Sheng Hong should be promoted to the new Minister of Revenue!" Han Da Xianggong thought for a while and then suggested a suitable position.

"Yes! I also think it is suitable!
"Grand Minister Han, I'll leave this matter to you!" The new emperor, Zhao Zongquan, was very satisfied with Sheng Hong's new position.

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

When Zhao Zongquan and others entered Tokyo Prefecture, Gu Tingye was granted the title of Earl of Changsheng by the old emperor for his contribution in suppressing the rebellion.

Not long after, when the old emperor passed away and the new emperor Zhao Zongquan ascended the throne, Gu Tingye was promoted to Marquis Changsheng again because of his meritorious service in protecting the emperor. These rewards were directly granted by the two emperors.

But it didn't work when it came to Sheng Hong, because Sheng Hong was a serious civil servant, and there must be certain organizational procedures, which had to be approved by Han Da Xianggong and the Ministry of Personnel, so today's scene happened.

Sheng Hualan was promoted by Zhao Yingce to be the Princess of Prince Huan, which caused quite a stir in the court of Tokyo Prefecture.

Although Sheng Hong was not in Tokyo at the time, he still decided to take action and show his strength in front of others.

Ever since Zhao Zongquan was established as the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou for his contribution in suppressing the rebellion, Zhao Yingce's identity has undergone earth-shaking changes.

When they heard that Zhao Yingce's wife had been killed by an assassin, the dignitaries in Tokyo became excited and wanted to laugh out loud, saying, "Good thing she died!"
Then they used all their tricks to arrange for their own daughter to marry into Prince Huan's palace and become Prince Huan's principal wife.

At that time, Zhao Zongquan had just entered Tokyo Prefecture and urgently needed the strong support of the "local residents" in Tokyo Prefecture, so he also had some wavering attitude towards this matter.

Originally, Zhao Yingce's desire to support Sheng Hualan was a simple matter, but it suddenly became confusing, and Zhao Zongquan, who was already indecisive, was also in trouble.

Sheng Hong, who was far away in Yuzhou, heard the news from Tokyo Prefecture, sneered disdainfully, wrote a letter directly to Han Da Xianggong in Tokyo, and then no longer took the matter to heart.

When the dignitaries brought Zhao Yingce's marriage to the court for public discussion, Han Da Xianggong directly expressed his support for Sheng Hualan to be the princess of Prince Huan. Seeing Han Da Xianggong's direct support for Sheng Hualan, the hesitant court officials all expressed their opinions.

However, a large number of newly appointed officials, especially the "little unknowns" who had just passed the imperial examinations or been promoted to Beijing officials in recent years, suddenly echoed Han Da Xianggong's views in unison.

"I second the proposal!"

This move completely shocked the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and even the new emperor Zhao Zongquan was shocked.

Han Da Xianggong vaguely guessed the reason, but he was still very shocked. Sheng Hong's many years of management had achieved such a terrifying result.

"Your Majesty, I have just been promoted to an official in Tokyo Prefecture!
But I think that Sheng Hualan, the daughter of Lord Sheng, is virtuous and kind, and is the best candidate for Prince Huan's wife!"

"I second the proposal!"

The "little transparent people" responded in unison again.

"Oh? Since you said you just came to Beijing to serve as an official, how do you know that Sheng Hualan is virtuous?" The new emperor Zhao Zongquan showed a puzzled expression and looked at the ministers who supported the proposal in front of him.

"Your Majesty, the Sheng family's education and virtue are recognized by scholars throughout the world!
The "Sheng's Library" established by the Sheng family in various prefectures of the Great Zhou Dynasty provides a convenient and suitable reading environment for scholars!
Therefore, the virtuous character of the Sheng family's daughter is beyond doubt!"

"I second the proposal!"

Hearing the minister's explanation and the unanimous support of many lower-ranking ministers, the new emperor Zhao Zongquan was truly shocked.

I had thought that my relative Sheng Hong was just a small prefect in a poor place, but I didn't expect that he had such a huge influence among the scholars in the Great Zhou!
As for the main wife of Prince Huan, Zhao Zongquan originally thought that he could choose a family from the noble families in Tokyo Prefecture, such as the only daughter of the Duke of Ying. The new emperor Zhao Zongquan thought that she was very suitable.

The reason why Zhao Zongquan was hesitant was because Sheng Hong's adopted son Gu Tingye had become an indispensable and powerful figure in the Great Zhou Dynasty. He needed the support of young military backbones headed by Gu Tingye.

What he really didn't expect was that the most powerful person was not Sheng family's adopted son Gu Tingye, but his low-key relative Sheng Hong.

Although most of the ministers who seconded the proposal were insignificant officials and censors, the new emperor Zhao Zongquan was still wary of the power of his relative Sheng Hong.

After making his own assessment, the new emperor Zhao Zongquan finally announced that Sheng Hualan would be Prince Huan's principal wife, thus putting an end to the matter.

Sheng Hong, who was far away in Yuzhou, just smiled indifferently after hearing about this and continued to accompany his concubine Xiaodie.

Tokyo Prefecture, Wang family.

"Mom, do you know?
My daughter Hualan is now Prince Huan’s legal wife!

In the future, she will be the Crown Princess, and finally the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty!" Wang Ruofu looked at her mother, Old Lady Wang, in shock.

"Yes! Our Wang family can finally prosper!
Ruofu, let's go to Prince Huan's mansion to visit the princess!" Old Lady Wang also had an incredible expression on her face.

"Mom, you are right!

I heard Hualan has given birth to a son, and I want to go see my grandson too!"

“Ruofu, Hualan’s identity has changed now!
You must be careful about how you address others in the future!" Looking at her silly daughter Wang Ruofu, the old lady of the Wang family couldn't help but persuade her.

"I understand, Mother!
However, even if Hualan becomes the queen in the future.

"Her Hualan is also my daughter, Wang Ruofu!" Wang Ruofu looked a little disapproving.

(End of this chapter)