novelones Chapter 212 The Queen
Chapter 212 The Queen
in the Queen's Palace.
When the queen heard that the emperor was going to grant a marriage to Princess Danyang and Pei Qingyan, she was so shocked that her jaw almost dropped.
"What? Danyang and Qingyan? This, this is a bit inappropriate."
Although she is a queen and the mother of a country, she also has her own selfish motives.
It's not that Pei Qingyan is not worthy of Danyang. Although Danyang is her niece, Pei Qingyan is also the emperor's nephew.
she just felt...
"Alas! Why did the Emperor suddenly think of this? Although Danyang is quite old, her mother and I are both watching over her, so why are we so anxious?"
The queen knew it very well.
Although Pei Qingyan's current status seems to be very high, he always does things that offend people.
It would be okay if the situation keeps going towards him, but if the ship capsizes one day, he may become the target of public criticism.
Furthermore, because they are relatives of the Wang family, their power is already overwhelming. If they marry Pei Qingyan, a lonely minister of the emperor, not only Pei Qingyan will be jealous of the emperor, but also the Wang family will be equally prepared. Subject to suspicion.
Queen Wang was extremely anxious.
But this imperial edict has already been issued, and she can't do it even if she doesn't convey this meaning.
In desperation, Queen Wang could only call Princess Danyang to the palace and ask for her opinion.
I thought that Danyang also knew the importance and would not agree.
Unexpectedly, after Danyang heard the content of the decree, his face turned red and he coyly agreed.
Queen Wang was shocked.
"Danyang, you have to think clearly. Marriage is not a child's play. Now that Pei Qingyan is favored by the scenery, in fact, all his honor and disgrace are tied to His Majesty's happiness and anger. You are the legitimate daughter of our royal family, and you also have the title of princess. If you want What kind of son can't you marry? Why did you choose him?"
Danyang looked at his aunt seriously.
She smiled lightly and said: "Aunt, you always talk to me about power, interests, trade-offs, and trade-offs. I don't deny that these things are important, but I think the most important thing is whether I like each other. Pei Qingyan and I have been together since we were young. We grew up together, I know him well, and he knows me well, and I believe we will be very happy together."
"Aunt, Pei Qingyan is your majesty's nephew. The eldest princess was killed by the first four princes because she protected your majesty. In addition, he is now very capable and manages the huge embroidery department by himself. He is your majesty's right-hand man. Your Majesty will not be suspicious of him regardless of reason, so don't worry, aunt, I think this marriage is okay."
Queen Wang was speechless.
"As long as you say yes, have you ever thought about the Wang family?"
Princess Danyang was stunned.
"Does this have anything to do with our Wang family?"
Queen Wang sneered.
"Is it okay? Your father is the uncle of the state. Now the imperial court has already raised its voice against our relatives. If we marry Pei Qingyan again at this time, those ministers will not dare to say it openly, but secretly they will be even more afraid of our Wang family. , His Majesty has great trust in the Wang family now, but he can't stand those people who keep finding faults and impeaching them. If you have been hearing this groundless rumor for a long time, people will believe it. Don't be too optimistic."
Princess Danyang was silent for a moment.
Queen Wang thought she had heard it, and persuaded her earnestly: "Pei Qingyan is a good son. I know that he is a talented man and has the ability to make plans. If the eldest princess is still alive, I will never stop you from being together." , because no matter what happens, the eldest princess can protect him, but the fact is not the case. The eldest princess has been dead for almost 20 years. No matter how great the kindness is, it has been diluted in His Majesty's heart after the baptism of time. Maybe there will be in the future One day, if Pei Qingyan does something to offend His Majesty, Your Majesty will be disgusted with him. Who do you expect to help him then? The officials in the court who are under his supervision and hate him to the bone? Or the common people who he usually helps to redress grievances? ?”
"Haha, don't be naive. The most indispensable thing in this court is smart people. But if a smart person doesn't have a family to back him up, no matter how high he climbs, his foundation will be hollow. His Majesty's moods and anger, He can be thrown away easily. On the contrary, if the background is deep enough, even if His Majesty wants to touch him, he has to weigh the consequences of affecting the whole body. This is the art of balancing, do you understand?"
Danyang remained silent.
Being in such a high-ranking aristocratic family, she actually understood what the Queen and the Queen said.
But she is not reconciled.
Pei Qingyan did nothing wrong, so why did he end up like that?
He has done so many difficult things for His Majesty, so what if His Majesty is not grateful to him, but will he be dismissed in the future?
Danyang raised his head, looked at Queen Wang and said, "What if I get married to him? Aren't our Wang family his backers?"
Queen Wang was shocked.
Subconsciously he covered her mouth.
She looked around and saw that the maids around her were her confidants. She breathed a sigh of relief and ordered the maids in charge to send the others away. Then she lowered her voice and said angrily: "What are you talking about?" ? I am your Majesty’s queen, and our royal family must be loyal to your majesty. No matter who your majesty is dissatisfied with in the future, we will only obey your majesty. We will fight wherever your majesty tells you. How can we be cold to your majesty just because of an outsider? heart of?"
Danyang was also frightened by Queen Wang's harsh words.
She pursed her lips and said, "But aunt, I really like him."
She stretched out her fingers and gently tugged on Queen Wang's sleeves, her eyes gradually turning red, "I really, really... like him very much."
Queen Wang felt a dull pain in her heart.
How could she not know the pain of Princess Danyang.
Back then, she also had someone she liked very much.
But for the sake of the royal family's status and to keep her father's hat, she still entered the palace, fought through all the obstacles and became the queen.
Now that years have passed, she can no longer remember the face of that person, but she can always recall the painful feeling in her heart when they parted ways that year. When she dreamed about it at midnight, she also asked herself, did you do such a thing? Is it worth sacrificing everything?
The answer is worth it.
At least now her son is the prince, and the Wang family has become the most powerful dignitary in the capital, and no one can afford to offend him.
Her father no longer had to bow to others, and her brothers were able to exact their revenge.
It was just her sacrifice.
Yes, she only needs to be sacrificed.
Queen Wang turned her head, silently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then said with a forced smile to Princess Danyang: "You are still young and don't understand what true love is. When you get married and have a husband, you I will also like your husband-in-law, be good and obedient."
"I do not."
Danyang suddenly became stubborn, stood up, and said loudly: "Your Majesty has already granted marriage to us, why should I choose another husband? I want him, I like him, I only like him."