Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 566 The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is finally going to have a princess consort.

"The emperor has already issued an imperial edict, and it has probably arrived at the Kang Prince's residence by now."

Prince Kang's Mansion.

"Second Brother, congratulations," Mu Yun Chu said, sitting in the waterside pavilion and looking at Prince Kang, who was deep in thought.

The Emperor's decree has just arrived, appointing my second brother to oversee the Ministry of Revenue. This is a good opportunity for my second brother to return to the court.

This is certainly something to celebrate!

All those years of pain and torment are finally over.

Second Brother is still the same intelligent eldest son of the Great Chu Emperor, overflowing with talent and possessing extraordinary brilliance!

"Hmph---Of course I congratulate you, Seventh Brother. Don't worry about these matters in the court. Just get your marriage with Qingyue settled first, lest something unexpected happens."

Mu Yun Chu nodded. "Second Brother, why do you think Father Emperor agreed to let me and A Yue get married as soon as possible? Hasn't he always been wary of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?"

Mu Yun Chu was quite puzzled as to why Prince Kang was able to obtain the imperial decree to arrange her marriage.

"Heh-----you forgot, his crown prince and his favorite fifth son both want to harm him, probably---are afraid!" King Kang revealed a hint of sarcasm.

The crown prince is mediocre and nothing to fear; he'll never ascend to the throne anyway.

But the fifth prince, who enjoys the emperor's deep trust and favor, how could his many "good deeds" be kept secret forever?

He has to find a way to tell his father, doesn't he?

He casually raised his hand, and those matters were laid out on his father's desk. His father became suspicious and wary of the fifth prince. Heh, how much of the previous favor was genuine?

"So, Father Emperor only agreed to my marriage because he wanted me to do everything in my power to protect him?"

Mu Yun Chu rubbed her fingers together, her smile chilling.

Is this the last time he remembered he had a son?

"You can think that way, but remember to get married as soon as possible, and after that, take her far away and leave this place of trouble."

King Kang pinched his brow and sighed.

He was originally disheartened and had long since given up on that position.

But fate allowed him to discover the cause of his mother's death. Recalling the humiliation she suffered before her death, as well as the tragic deaths of his maternal grandfather and uncles who loved him the most when he was a child, he could not swallow his anger!

How could my father be so cruel!

He wouldn't kill his father, but he wanted the throne!

Therefore, he began to participate in the struggle for the throne.

Aside from Mu Jinyan, his only son, he was the only one left in the Kang Prince's Mansion. He was willing to risk his life to seek justice for his mother and maternal grandparents!

He also clearly told Mu Yun Chu and Mu Jin Yan his thoughts.

But joining the struggle for the throne meant risking his life, and he didn't want to implicate his seventh brother, his only brother from the same mother in the world.

"Don't worry, Second Brother, I will marry A-Yue as soon as possible, and I will also help you get that position. For Mother's sake, we must not back down this time!"

Mu Yun Chu's eyes were cold and expressionless, and her tone was indifferent, but one could hear how much resentment, grievance, and unwavering belief she held within them.

Upon hearing this, King Kang was taken aback, nodded, and the two exchanged a glance, everything understood without a word.

Prince Jing's Mansion.

'Bang! Crash! Crash!' In the study, writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, vases, and ornaments were all swept to the floor.

"Father! How can I, your son, be so heartless?"

He had just received an imperial edict from the chief eunuch serving his father.

The Emperor was very displeased with his interference in the salt transport and taxation in Jiangnan and ordered him to stay at home and reflect on his mistakes, and not to go out without imperial decree!

Haven't we already dealt with the three prefects he was stationed in Jiangnan?

Why issue such an imperial edict?

Mu Yunjing had always been favored by the old emperor. He forgot how serious the crime of interfering in local politics and salt tax collection was. The old emperor let it go lightly, only punishing him by confining him to his room to reflect on his mistakes, but he didn't take it seriously!

Reflecting on his mistakes? Why should he reflect on his mistakes?

It's just a matter of money!

"Your Highness, please calm down! I heard that today the Emperor issued an edict appointing Prince Kang and Prince Zhen to oversee the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works..."

Mr. Zhang, the staff member, stroked his beard, looked at the porcelain shards on the ground, and spoke calmly.

Upon hearing this, a hint of ferocity appeared on Mu Yunjing's usually gentle and refined face.

Haha! He's only been out of power for a few days, and even that cripple and that good-for-nothing who only knows how to travel the world are starting to jump around again?

Thinking about this, he gradually calmed down.

"You're saying that Father has already issued the decree?"

"Yes, the announcement has already been made to two princely residences," Mr. Zhang said, bowing slightly.

"Heh----- It seems that Father Emperor still favors the Crown Prince and Third Brother. The Empress must have done a lot of work."

"Why does Your Highness think that way? Hasn't the Emperor started paying attention to Prince Kang and Prince Zhen?" Mr. Zhang disagreed with Prince Jing's statement.

Mu Yunjing waved his hand, "King Kang is crippled and unable to take care of himself. What future can he have? Can someone who can't even walk become the emperor of the Great Chu in the future?"

As for the fourth brother, there's even less to worry about. He's always been a free spirit and is just there to make up the numbers.

He paused for a moment, then added, "I suppose Father Emperor wants to divert attention and give the Crown Prince and the Third Prince a chance! After all, the Empress's influence is not to be underestimated."

The current Empress is the biological mother of the Crown Prince and the Third Prince, so it's natural that she would speak well of them in front of the Emperor.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhang's lips twitched. In this palace, who didn't know that Consort Liu's influence was unmatched?

But he couldn't say.

Mu Yunjing knew what he was thinking, and waved his hand, "Let's talk about what we should do next?"

"Oh, and I heard that Gu Changling was summoned to the palace today and was given the position of Grand General of the State."

Mr. Zhang continued.

"So what? After suffering for sixteen years, Father Emperor will compensate me a little, and it's just a nominal position, so it doesn't matter." Mu Yunjing now doesn't care about the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion at all.

The old Duke was assassinated and is still recovering from his injuries. The other members of the Duke's mansion hold low positions and cannot help him at the moment. Right now, his most important task is to regain his father's favor.

"Also, the wedding date for Miss Gu and Prince Li has been set for October 26th, in seven days," Mr. Zhang added, seeing that Mu Yunjing's emotions had calmed down.

"What!!"

Mu Yunjing, who had just sat down, suddenly stood up again, startling Mr. Zhang.

Prince Jing is becoming increasingly impatient and unsteady!

He was somewhat dissatisfied.

Zhenguogongfu.

At this moment, a group of people crowded into the main hall of the old Duke's courtyard, which was the largest hall in the Duke's mansion.

After Gu Changling announced his appointment and that Gu Qingyue would be getting married in seven days, he was ushered here by the crowd.

Aside from the endless stream of congratulations, there was also the lively discussion about what to do on the wedding day.

The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is finally going to have a princess consort!

How could I not be excited!

Seeing Gu Changling, Qin Shi, and her eldest and third uncles talking so enthusiastically, Gu Qingyue quickly and secretly slipped away.