Chapter 602 - Chapter 602: Wisdom

Chapter 602: Wisdom

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A scholarly family like the Yu Residence, which relied on hard work to achieve the status of an official, and the Zhenguo Marquis Residence, which relied on military contributions to earn the status of a lord, looked down on the imperial family.

It was a different story for the imperial family that gained power.

In the past, the Duke Rongs Residence had been the imperial family that had seized the t.i.tle.

When the current emperor ascended the throne, he had the intention to pardon some relatives who had committed minor crimes, so there was the matter of Duke Rong ordering the reinstatement of his t.i.tle.

In the early years, Old Madam Yu had some dealings with the Duke Rongs

Residence.

Later on, when Old Madam Yu lived as a widow, she no longer went out much, and her relations.h.i.+p with the Duke Rongs Residence completely faded.

This time, even Old Madam Yu was surprised that the Duke Rongs Residence had sent a flower festival invitation to the Yu Residence.

However, although she was surprised, she still had to give them face.

Old Madam Yu frowned. I heard that the case of cheating in the examination was handed over to Duke Rong for review.

Madam Yao nodded. It was Third Princes suggestion. He said that this case involves Ning Yuanbo, who is a distant relative. This case shouldnt be handed over to an external minister to be tried. It should be handled by the imperial family.

The imperial family was in a mess. Most of them were playboys who ate, drank, wh.o.r.ed, and gambled. There were not many people who could be relied on. Duke Rong was the most trusted person by the emperor.

If the imperial family wanted to protect their n.o.ble t.i.tle and enjoy wealth, they had to take sides in advance.

Only with these contributions could they recover their ancestral virtue and enjoy all the glory.

When Old Madam Yu thought about this, she recalled that the Third Prince had entered the rice shop under Yao Yaos name earlier. Her eyelids twitched violently, and she had a bad feeling.

As expected, Ning Yuanbos case involved a conflict tor the position ot heir. Yu Youyao said, Due to King Li of Zhous case, in the past two years, the emperor has indeed been interested in appointing t.i.tles to disciples of the imperial family. This year, during the autumn spring hunt, many disciples of the imperial family received praise from the emperor. They were even rewarded if they were good at riding and archery.

In the case of King Li of Zhou, Yin Huaixi had appeared out of nowhere, and the emperor had also taken the Yin familys bloodline seriously.

These words seemed to be without rhyme or reason, but Old Madam Yu and Madam Yao both understood. The imperial family already had an influence in the compet.i.tion for the position of heir. No matter what, they shouldnt treat this flower festival as a simple flower festival.

Old Madam Yu shook her head. I havent been out for many years. Its time for me to exercise.

Madam Yao calmed down. In the past two years, the capital hasnt been peaceful either. Every time I go out and walk around, Im worried that Ill make a mistake and cause trouble. This time, as soon as I received the invitation from the imperial family, I couldnt do anything. Fortunately, I have you at home, Matriarch. Otherwise, I really wouldnt know what to do.

Old Madam Yu sighed slightly. Dont be too nervous. The old princess consort is a straightforward person and has acc.u.mulated a lot of good reputation in the capital. Otherwise, do you think that there are thousands of idle imperial clans in the capital? Why would such a great thing like t.i.tle renewal reach the Duke Rongs Residence before it reached anyone elses family?

The reason why Duke Rongs Residence could be reinstated was because of the old princess consort.

Madam Yao nodded. I often hear that the old princess consort is a straightforward person. At this point, she glanced at Yu Youyao and changed the topic. At the mention of the old princess consort of the Duke Rongs

Residence, I remember that our Yao Yao still has some affinity with her

There were only three days left until the Flower Festival. Duke Rongs Residence had already prepared for it, but when it actually happened, they were still a little fl.u.s.tered.

After breakfast, the Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residences Residence arranged for the servants to explain everything.

By the time she was done, it was already noon.

The Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residence had her hair combed into a high bun, and her hair was combed over her scalp. After being busy for most of the day, she also felt her scalp tighten. As soon as she returned to the house, she asked Nanny Wan, who was beside her, to help remove her jewelry.

Wheres Brother Zhang? The Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residence Prefecture relaxed. She remembered that she hadnt seen her son all morning.

Nanny Wan said, He said that he had an appointment with the Third Prince and left early in the morning.

When the Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residence heard this, she frowned.

Two days ago. the royal Drince sent a memorial to the Imperial Court to be conferred the t.i.tle of heir. Now is the critical moment. How many times have I told him to stay in the residence obediently for the time being? When the imperial edict from the Imperial Court is issued and his status as heir is officially confirmed, the family will be stable.

Nanny Wan comforted her, Its not easy to reject Third Princes invitation.

The Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residence sighed slightly. The memorial to confer the t.i.tle of heir has been submitted to the Imperial Court two years ago. Its just that the imperial decree has not been issued for a long time. The royal prince and I are both worried that this t.i.tle will end on us.

Nanny Wan hurriedly said, Princess Consort, dont worry too much. This time, with Consort Xus help, Eldest Young Masters request for the t.i.tle of heir will definitely be appropriate.

The Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residence shook her head. How can it be as easy as you say? Imperial Consort Xu didnt help for nothing. If Im not careful, I wont be able to hit the fox and Ill even get into trouble. If it werent for Brother Zhang, I wouldnt be willing to get involved in this mess.

Nanny Wan understood when she heard this. Are you worried about the Yu Residence?

At the mention of this, the Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residences expression darkened. I dont want to do such a wicked thing, but the Old

Consort has taken a fancy to Eldest Miss Yu. Shes just waiting for the Flower Festival to invite her into the residence to take a look.

Nanny Wan lowered her head, not daring to speak.

The Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residence sighed softly. In the past two years, Ive also seen Eldest Miss Yu a few times. After all, shes someone who has received the Empress Dowagers praise. Her upbringing is indeed extraordinary. Old Madam Yu has been a widow for many years and has always been famous in the capital. Eldest Miss Yu has a good reputation and keeps a low profile. Shes not like Lu Mingyao from Ning Yuanbos family, who shows off just because shes talented.

Nanny Wan thought to herself, Other than being a golden phoenix, who else in the capital doesnt like Eldest Miss Yu?

The Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residence continued, The old Princess Consort and Yu Youyaos biological mother, Madam Xie, were a little fated. One year, at a banquet in the palace, a young lady couldnt take the heat and fainted on the spot. At that time, Eldest Madam Xie was close by and rushed over first to feed that young lady the secret medicine. That was why she was fine.

Nanny Wan was wondering what this had to do with the old princess consort.

He heard the Princess Consort of Duke Rongs Residence say, At that time, the old Princess Consort also suffered from heatstroke. In order to prevent herself from losing her composure on the spot, she looked for Eldest Madam Xie.

Eldest Madam Xie was also a straightforward and meticulous person, so she asked about the old Princess Consorts health. After confirming that she had suffered from heatstroke, she generously gave her the medicine. The old Princess Consort liked Eldest Madam Xie very much and always praised her for being an open-minded person. Some of the businesses under the Regional Kings Residence also went through the Xie Residence. Back then, when Eldest Madam Xie pa.s.sed away early, the old Princess Consort personally went to the

Yu Residence to pay her respects.

Being part of the imperial family sounded good, but without a n.o.ble t.i.tle or a proper t.i.tle in the family, they could only have their ancestral businesses. However, the Great Zhou Dynasty had lasted many generations. No matter how big their ancestral businesses were, they had almost all lost..