Chapter 71 Protecting the Country Princess
At the same time, Si Chenye's injuries also stabilized.
After the emperor woke up, the first thing he did was summon him.
The monarch and his ministers talked secretly in the royal study for nearly two hours, and they didn't know what they said.
The next day, the emperor decreed that Mian Mian be canonized as Princess Protector.
A child less than five years old has been granted the title of Princess, or Princess Protector. Could it be that Your Majesty is confused?
As soon as this news came out, many people were in an uproar.
Some people even thought that Si Chenye was going to rebel.
The commander of the Imperial Guard entered the palace to guard the palace overnight, but was scolded by the emperor and kicked out of the palace.
Liu Fu walked into the house and took out a note from his sleeve, "Master Qiantose, Mr. Su has left the city and gone south. It seems that he is going to find the Huaixiang Army. Do you want to send someone to stop him?"
Si Chenye opened his slender fingers and roasted them on the fire, with a careless smile on his lips, "No need, just let him go."
"What if?"
"He can't come back anyway."
Liu Fu's eyes lit up, and then he laughed, "It turns out you have made all the arrangements."
He probably guessed what the emperor was paying attention to. If he didn't move, he wouldn't kill them all. If he was to blame, it was the Su family who plotted against his daughter.
"Mianmian, have you slept?"
"My servant just asked. Grandma is asleep. She said she has an exam soon and has been working very hard these past two days."
Si Chenye instantly felt distressed, "She doesn't need the imperial examination, so why study hard?"
"Why don't you talk to Mr. Zhang?"
Si Chenye glared at him.
Liu Fu lowered his head, "I know Si Chenye wouldn't do this. Isn't the little grandma working so hard to gain face for Master Qiantose?"
Si Chenye pursed her pale thin lips slightly, "I don't need her to have a face, I just want her to be safe."
"..."
For several days, the emperor did not go to court. Many people speculated whether Si Chenye had done something.
For a time, Shen Shenmian's name was mentioned from time to time.
Jiang Shangshu found Si Chenye, "Mianmian is still young. Do you know that you are harming her by giving her such a high position?"
"Does my father-in-law think that Mianmian is not worthy of the position of Princess Protector?" Si Chenye said slowly.
It seems that it is no big deal to canonize a princess who protects the country.
He even dared to change the emperor, and it was not too much to give his daughter the title of Princess Protector.
If the emperor didn't hold what he wanted, it wouldn't be impossible for someone else to sit on the throne.
"..." Jiang Shangshu hesitated.
After a long while, he slowly said: "When you climb high, you must fall hard. Mianmian is still young after all. If you give her such a high position, how many people will be watching her and how much danger will it bring to her? Have you ever thought about it?"
Si Chenye's eyes darkened a lot, and his tone was firm, "I can protect her."
Jiang Shangshu chuckled, with a bit of disgust in his eyes, "You can't even protect yourself, how can you protect Mianmian?"
Take the last time he was assassinated as an example. If it weren't for Jiang Bowu, he would have been quartered by now.
If you can't even protect yourself, how can you protect a child?
Si Chenye clenched his fists, and a hint of coldness flashed through his sinister eyes, "What happened before was an accident."
Although he encountered danger, it was not without gain. At least he knew that Yuyan might still be alive.
Jiang Shangshu finally left angrily.
Rumor has it that Jiang Shangshu couldn't stand Si Chenye's domineering behavior and rushed to the Si Mansion to start a fight with him.
It is said that Si Chenye doesn't give face to anyone and only wants to give the best to his daughter.
I heard that Jiang Shangshu fainted from anger.
I heard that Si Chenye said that whichever prince can marry his daughter will have the throne in the future.
All of a sudden, the ancestral families of several princes came to the door one after another, almost breaking down the door of the Si Mansion.
Many people did not meet Si Chenye, so they simply set their sights on the Jiang family. Even if Jiang Shangshu and Si Chenye had a falling out, Shen Shenmian was still the granddaughter of the Jiang family.
This time of year is when all the government offices go out to visit each other, but this year Jiang Shangshu stayed behind closed doors and directly handed over the New Year greetings and favors to the eldest, second and third eldest brother.
Even though the Jiang family has reduced their movements, they still cannot resist the enthusiasm of outsiders.
Even Jiang Jixun, whose marriage was blocked, someone came to propose marriage.
As soon as they left, Mrs. Jiang's face instantly dropped. When the maids saw how quickly the old lady changed her face, they all lowered their heads subconsciously, lowering their sense of presence.
Aunt Bai walked in, bowed her body and said, "Old madam, everyone has been sent away."
Mrs. Jiang's chest heaved, "Go tell the housekeeper that no one from their family is allowed to come in from now on. How can they like the fourth child? They are obviously just looking at the fourth child under the guise of wanting to see Mianmian. I really think they want to see the fourth child." Can’t I see what they’re up to?”
On the surface, it was said that they were seeing each other for marriage, but in fact, they didn't want to take this opportunity to inquire about Si Chenye.
Do you think she is easy to fool when she is old?
Aunt Bai hurriedly advised, "Don't be angry, old lady. I see that the fourth master doesn't seem to have any intention of getting married. If you have a good meal, you are not afraid of being late, so why not wait a little longer."
Is this what she's angry about?
She was obviously angry because...
Mrs. Jiang sighed, "If we wait any longer, the fourth child will be older, and it will be even harder to find a girl from a good family."
Jiang Jixun was quite handsome, but his cold face always made people think that no strangers should be allowed in. Once during a blind date, he actually left the girl in the teahouse and ran back to investigate the case.
Since then, his marriage has been repeatedly blocked.
In his heart, the case is more important than anything else.
Obviously the conditions are excellent in all aspects, but the marriage has not been decided yet.
Mrs. Jiang turned pale with anger.
Aunt Bai brought a cup of tea and put it in Mrs. Jiang's hand, and persuaded: "Old madam, I heard that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has made a lot of lanterns for the Lantern Festival this year, and young and talented ladies from all families will go to the streets. Instead of going to enjoy the lanterns, let Fourth Master try his luck."
Mrs. Jiang was disgusted, "What good luck can he have?"
If he had that luck, he would have a family long ago.
Aunt Bai smiled so hard that she couldn't see her eyes. "The old lady said something angry again. The fourth master's luck is obviously very good, but it's just not that time. During the Lantern Festival, engaged men and women will also go out on the street. The fourth master may be moved when he sees it. .”
"..."
"As long as the fourth master's heart is moved, the marriage in the future will not come naturally. I think the marriage of the fourth master will have to work hard on his own."
"..."
"Isn't it true that the marriage between the uncle and the third master was decided by me first and then came to fruition? Aren't they living a pretty good life now?"
Chapter completed!