Daqian Night Emperor

Chapter 79: Zhao Qi'an wants to be an official?

Emperor Tianwu's tone was still casual when he said this, as if he was just chatting with his son-in-law.

But only those who understand can understand the hidden meaning in the words.

Zhao Qi'an stood up and retreated, bowing deeply to the ground: "Yuzhen was harmed by a traitor. As a husband, I failed to take good care of her. There is no excuse for this. I will never refuse even if I die. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Emperor Tianwu asked, "Did you participate in Yu Zhen's affairs?"

Zhao Qi'an did not raise his head and replied, "I dare not hide the truth from Your Majesty. The princess has always disliked me meddling in her affairs."

"You should take care of it." Emperor Tianwu just scolded, and his speed was still so slow, "Since I promised Yuzhen to you, you have the responsibility to discipline her. As a husband, if the husband's authority is not up to standard, disaster will come to the family."

"Your Majesty is blaming me."

After a few words of light rebuke, he sighed softly: "But this matter is not your fault. I spoiled Yuzhen. These years, it has been difficult for you... Alas, Yuzhen is my favorite, and now she has ended up like this, it is her destiny."

He turned his gaze towards Zhao Qian'an, and said with regret, "You are the eldest of the Zhao family, and your father only has you as his child. If you want to divorce, I understand, but I don't have any other daughters to give to you."

Zhao Qi'an bowed and said respectfully, "Your Highness is suffering from hysteria. I failed to take good care of her. I cannot shirk my responsibility. I have no intention of divorce. Please allow Princess Yuzhen to return home with me. I am willing to continue to treat her as my wife."

Emperor Tianwu looked at Zhao Qi'an with admiration in his eyes: "Okay, I am very pleased that you have this intention. But Yuzhen should stay in the palace for the time being. Wu Hou is familiar with medicine and may be able to cure Yuzhen's hysteria. Perhaps in time, I can give you a complete Yuzhen. Please stay for the time being."

After saying this, his eyes never left Zhao Qian'an, as if he wanted to see some clues from his face.

But Zhao Qi'an remained calm from beginning to end, and said with a folded hand: "I have no objection, and I am willing to follow your majesty's orders."

Emperor Tianwu withdrew his gaze with a lack of interest and said, "Please sit down. You and I are father-in-law and son-in-law. There is no need to be so restrained in private."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Qi'an returned to his original seat and sat opposite Emperor Tianwu.

Although Emperor Tianwu tried his best to appear amiable, his mountain-like body and the fat that required several eunuchs to support gave people a great sense of oppression.

Zhao Qi'an lowered his eyes, pretending not to dare look the emperor in the eye, but sat opposite the emperor with his body straight and upright, and there was nothing wrong with him in every aspect.

The food on the table gradually ran out, but soon another palace maid came in with a new wave of dishes, removing the empty plates and filling the table with food.

Emperor Tianwu's stomach was like a bottomless pit. He didn't seem to eat very fast, but the food on the table was visibly decreasing. He was eating and talking to Zhao Qian'an at the same time, without interrupting either.

However, no further mention was made of Yu Zhen.

Zhao Qi'an had already stopped talking and seemed to be of few words in front of him. He would only answer a few words when Emperor Tianwu asked him.

Emperor Tianwu soon asked about Zhao Qian'an himself: "I have been living in the immortal mountain for many years, seeking the truth, and rarely concerned about worldly affairs. I have also paid less attention to my children. I want to ask the Fifth Marquis, you seem to have stayed at home for many years and have made no achievements. Is it true?"

"I am ashamed."

"How can you be so lazy when you are so talented? Although I am not your father, I should encourage you to make progress. Don't stay in your house from now on. I will find you a job and do some practical work."

Zhao Qi'an frowned slightly, but soon bowed and accepted the order: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Emperor Tianwu sucked his greasy fingers and nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, then this matter is settled. Since you are full, I will not keep you here, so go back."

"Yes, I will retire."

Seeing that Emperor Tianwu intended to see him off, Zhao Qi'an did not dare to stay. He stood up, bowed and said goodbye, then left the Palace of Tranquil Longevity under the guidance of the palace servants.

……

"My Lord, I will not see you off any further. We have to go back and report to His Majesty."

"Father-in-law, stay."

Inside the Donghua Gate, Zhao Qi'an said a few words to the eunuch who led the way, and then walked out of the palace.

The carriage to take him back home had already been waiting outside the palace gate. The deaf-mute old servant's tense expression gradually relaxed only when he saw Zhao Qi'an coming out. He leaned against the door and waited for him to get in.

Zhao Qi'an got on the carriage and sat inside the carriage. His originally indifferent expression gradually became solemn.

He closed his eyes and recalled every detail of his life since entering the palace. After a while, his expression gradually relaxed.

"But His Majesty actually took the initiative to appoint me as an official... It seems that he values ​​the Zhao family of Donghai more than his daughter Yuzhen."

When Emperor Tianwu expressed his desire to appoint Zhao Qi'an as an official, he spoke in a caring tone, like an elder.

But is there any kindness in the world without reason?

It's just a matter of weighing the pros and cons.

This move was intended to appease Zhao Qi'an, as well as the Yangzhou gentry and the Donghai Zhao family behind him.

"But it's not a bad thing."

If it were in the past, with the chaotic court situation, Zhao Qian felt that it was not yet time for him to enter the game.

The time is on my side, just wait and see.

But after yesterday, his mind had changed a little.

Being an official is naturally not a bad thing.

……

In the Yangxin Palace, the palace maid who saw Zhao Qian'an off came back to report to the Fifth Marquis.

Wu Hou Qiansui said to Emperor Tianwu who was still eating: "Your Majesty, the Prince Consort has left the palace."

"Ah."

Emperor Tianwu responded but didn't care.

Wu Hou Qiansui was a little puzzled. After thinking about it, he asked, "Your Majesty, I don't understand one thing."

"explain."

"Why does your majesty think so highly of Zhao Haiqing? I have tried him, and I have never heard of his ability in civil administration. If it were not for His Majesty Yuzhen's incident... I would not have even thought of such a person in the capital."

Emperor Tianwu put down the food in his hand and looked at Wu Hou Qiansui: "You old dog can't figure it out?"

Wu Hou Qiansui shook his head and said honestly: "I can't figure it out."

"I can't figure it out either."

Emperor Tianwu sighed, and then asked, "Since he entered the palace and saw me, has he ever shown any fear?"

"This……"

The Fifth Marquis bowed his head and thought carefully for a while, then said uncertainly, "It seems not."

"I went to the East Sea alone that year, and I never saw him, nor did I see him showing any fear." Emperor Tianwu showed a puzzled look on his face and asked, "Why isn't he afraid of me?"

The Fifth Marquis was shocked when he heard this.

When Emperor Tianwu went to the East China Sea in person, he did not accompany him.

But he knew that Emperor Tianwu took away the Human Emperor Sword that time.

Then... there is absolutely no possibility of going there in peace.

Wu Hou Qiansui quickly calmed down and bowed, saying, "Maybe a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger."

Emperor Tianwu smiled and said, "Who knows? But Zhao Haiqing does have a special ability."

"What's the point?"

"He can really make money appear."

(End of this chapter)