Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 107 Let’s Find Someone to Take Over

Xie Jiu didn't expect that his brother was so bold that he dared to write a letter refusing to return to Beijing.

She immediately said, "My brother has always been a bit straightforward. Your Majesty, please don't blame me. There must be a reason why he doesn't want to return to the capital. I think he cares about the people of Lizhou."

Seeing the genuine worry and protection in Xie Jiu's eyes, Zhao Xingjin's eyes moved slightly.

The two times Xie Wei was mentioned in front of Xie Jiu, he found that Xie Jiu really cared about this brother. It seems that Xie Mingshen is the only one in the Xie family who is not liked.

"Don't worry, I won't blame him. I can see that his words in the memorial are sincere and he cares about the people of Lizhou. However, I still need him to return to Beijing to reject his memorial." Zhao Xingjin said.

Xie Jiu lowered his eyes, hiding the complex emotions in them, and said in a deep voice.

"Brother is devoted to serving the country and cannot bear to leave the people of Lizhou for the time being. However, when you return to the capital, you will surely focus on the new tasks assigned by the Emperor."

Zhao Xingjin didn't respond to this, not knowing whether it was because he didn't believe it or for some other reason.

Seeing that he didn't respond, Xie Jiu immediately stopped talking about these state affairs and turned to say.

"Princess Wenxi's handwriting has improved significantly recently. Your Majesty really needs to see it with his own eyes when he has time. Your Highness is looking forward to speaking with the Emperor."

"Wenxi is a well-behaved child. She practices calligraphy diligently, and you have put a lot of effort into teaching her." Zhao Xingjin said.

This sounded like a courtesy, so Xie Jiu smiled.

"I'm not here to seek credit from Your Majesty. It's simply because the princess is intelligent, studious, and curious. Otherwise, even if I had a belly full of knowledge, I wouldn't be able to pour it out."

It is true that teachers are willing to teach only when students are willing to learn.

Zhao Xingjin nodded slightly, then continued, "Speaking of studying, I told the Queen yesterday that from now on, the princesses and princes will all go to Hongwen Garden for classes, taught by people from the Hanlin Academy. I'll have someone notify Hongwen Garden today, and classes will begin tomorrow. From now on, you won't have to run back and forth to Changle Palace."

Xie Jiu was a little surprised when he heard that.

"Going to Changle Palace isn't a tiring task. I like the princess and I'm happy to see her every day. But the emperor wants the princess to study with the princes. That would be good, as brothers and sisters would always be closer. They don't usually have the chance to play together."

"I think so too. The children are growing up and are often not together. Their feelings have faded. This is not good." Zhao Xingjin said in a deep voice.

Xie Jiu nodded and said at the end, "I also think that Princess Wenxi is good in every way, but she is a little too reserved. If she can play with other princes and princesses more often in the future, I believe she will become more cheerful."

After she said that, Zhao Xingjin also mentioned it.

"Now that Wenxi lives alone in Changle Palace, she must be feeling lonely. I have already decided that after the New Year, Zhaoqing and Lingyi will move to the nearby Ruiyu Palace. This way, the sisters can be closer and grow closer to each other."

"I'm afraid the Queen will be reluctant to let them go. The two princesses must have grown up by her side since they were young." Xie Jiu said.

Zhao Xingjin lowered his eyes, "Wenxi is not very old. She has been living alone since the passing of Concubine Xian. I think Zhaoqing and Lingyi should also be more independent. They have been spoiled by the Queen for so long."

As soon as these words came out, Xie Jiu figured out something.

It is speculated that this is probably because Zhao Xingjin is dissatisfied with the queen's behavior and is afraid that it will affect the child.

So he just said, "Girls are naturally a little spoiled, but the emperor is doing this for the princesses' own good."

Zhao Xingjin responded casually and immediately stood up.

"Okay, I still have a lot of official business, so I'll leave now."

"Won't the emperor stay for lunch?" Xie Jiu stood up, with a woman's expectation on her face.

Zhao Xingjin smiled and said, "The Empress Dowager sent a message yesterday that I will go to Fukang Palace to have lunch with her later. Be good, and I will send someone to pick you up to Chengming Palace in the evening." After hearing this, Xie Jiu raised the corners of his lips and nodded.

After watching Zhao Xingjin leave, he put away his smile and went into the house.

Chunrong replaced the cold teacup, her eyes filled with concern, "Is Concubine Yu worried about the eldest young master?"

Returning to Beijing is not a good thing for Xie Wei.

But Xie Jiu had no way to stop her brother from coming back. Her hands were far from reaching far enough to stop Zhao Xingjin from transferring people back to the capital.

"The emperor won't really want to use my brother because of my father. Naturally, I'm worried." Xie Jiu frowned.

Not only was she worried that Zhao Xingjin wanted to harm Xie Wei, she was also afraid that Xie Wei would be influenced by Xie Mingshen after he returned.

Chunrong sighed, "If it weren't for the Master, the Concubine, and the Young Master, we wouldn't be in this situation now."

It’s true that bad bamboo produces good bamboo shoots.

Xie Mingshen is not a good man, but his two sons and daughters are both very good, especially Xie Wei, who is a gentleman.

Hearing Chunrong's words, Xie Jiu couldn't help but tighten his grip.

Yes, why should she and her brother be dragged down by Xie Mingshen, such a terrible father?

Even now the entire Xie family, a century-old famous family, with the reputation and foundation accumulated by several generations, is about to be destroyed because of Xie Mingshen. Xie Jiu is very reluctant to see it.

Since Xie Mingshen is not worthy of being the head of the Xie family, let's find someone else to take over.

There was a cold light in Xie Jiu's eyes.

Fukang Palace.

When Zhao Xingjin arrived, the Queen Mother was reading a large-print book with the Fourth Prince.

Although Concubine Zhuang was not very popular, the Fourth Prince was the Empress Dowager's grandson, so the Empress Dowager still liked him.

"Son pays his respects to the Queen Mother." Zhao Xingjin said.

When the Fourth Prince saw him, he immediately stood up from the Queen Mother's side and saluted him.

The Queen Mother smiled kindly, "The Emperor is here, please sit down."

Then he gave orders to someone to take the Fourth Prince away.

Zhao Xingjin sat down. "Has your mother slept well these days? The Fourth Prince is naughty, but he hasn't made any noise, has he?"

"A lively child is a good thing, and I love it very much," said the Queen Mother. "I wish there were more children in this palace, but it's a pity that only Sun Baolin is pregnant now, and I'm afraid the child in her belly won't be healthy."

Hearing this, Zhao Xingjin's eyes flashed, "It's my son's fault. I have few children, and that makes my mother worried."

The Queen Mother waved her hand. "It's not your fault. There really isn't anyone in your harem who's satisfactory and can serve you well. Didn't you go to Concubine Xie again after court today? Your Majesty, even if you like Concubine Xie, you should take a closer look at the other concubines in the harem. Concubine Wei is very good. Although she has a tough personality, she comes from a good family and is a kind person."

"I understand what mother taught me." Zhao Xingjin nodded.

"What's the point of just knowing?" The Queen Mother sighed, paused, and then said, "I think since you don't like Concubine Wei, forcing her would be embarrassing for you. How about this, we hold a proper selection after the New Year. This will improve the palace and add a few decent concubines. Those chosen at random are always inferior. For example, that Lady Zhou is simply unbecoming."