Chapter 170: Petition (one more)

Rong Xiu was silent for a moment.
He didn't expect that the Emperor Father called him this time, actually for this matter.
"Father, none of the emperor brothers have married yet, and the children and ministers are considering these now, it seems it is a bit early..."
Emperor Jiawen snorted coldly.
"No one of your emperor brothers makes me worry! Don't mention it! I haven't been able to take care of you for so many years. Now I naturally have to help you choose a suitable marriage!"
Emperor Jiawen raised his chin:
"I know that not long after you come back, I rarely go out, and I am not familiar with these women in the imperial capital. The portraits are all there, so you can choose and see by yourself. If you have a fancy, just talk to me."
Emperor Jiawen waved his big hand, and he seemed to be quite willing to choose which one, he immediately gave the posture of marriage.
This battle made Rong Xiu a little bit dumbfounded.
He didn't even look at the portraits, and said bluntly:
"Father, my son has been weak and sick since he was a child. If you marry a wife, it will only cause trouble for everyone. This matter should be put aside for now."
"What are you talking about! Who can marry you, that is her blessing! Who dares to say that you are a trouble? Just pick it!"
When Emperor Jiawen heard Rong Xiu say this, his face stretched a lot.
Speaking of it, Rong Xiu is the prince who has been by his side for the shortest time. It stands to reason that the relationship between the father and son is not very deep.
But in fact, no one knows that the one he loves most is this child.
"The four girls from the Si family have good talents and qualities, but unfortunately they are a concubine, and they are not enough to match you. But if you like it, it’s not impossible to marry a concubine first. Lu’s family is a merchant, and there are also women in the family. I don’t like them. Although the eldest lady of the Yang family has a mediocre aptitude, she doesn’t have a good appearance and temper. You can take a look at the words
Wen Wan Xian Shu
. Now, and the daughter of Zhenbeihou, you—"
Emperor Jiawen almost said the most outstanding ladies in the entire imperial capital.
In the eyes of ordinary people, these women are all of noble origin, no matter which one they look for, they are excellent.
But in the eyes of Emperor Jiawen, there are all kinds of shortcomings.
It's no wonder that he, with Rong Xiu's face alone, has eclipsed most women.
Besides, he is still the only prince who has titles, and once married, he will follow the honor and pet unlimited.
Emperor Jiawen followed the pick and looked a little higher, which is understandable.
As for Rong Xiu's body... in his opinion, this is not a big problem at all.
Rong Xiu looked at Emperor Jiawen with an excited look, raised his eyebrows slightly, then clenched a fist with one hand and coughed twice against his lips.
Emperor Jiawen paused and looked at him worriedly:
"Why are you coughing again? Is your body still not well?"
Rong Xiu shook his head, his lips were pale, and smiled:
"The son and the minister are fine, the emperor does not have to worry—cough—"
Seeing him like this, Emperor Jiawen lost the mind to continue that topic.
"Fine, since you don’t want to, then don’t talk about it today. But you still have to take this matter into your heart, and have time to walk around and see if you like it. I can’t directly help you decide. It all depends on you."
Rong Xiu bowed slightly:
"Thank you Father for your understanding."
Emperor Jiawen shook his head and sighed.
"I don't know, what kind of woman do you really like..."
What kind of woman does he like?
A beautiful face flashed in Rong Xiu's mind.
Although a bit immature, he has already seen grace for the first time.
Especially those eyes are as brilliant as a starry night.
His eyes moved slightly, covering the expression in his eyes.
"I have something to ask for."
"Oh? After you came back to the imperial capital, you have been recuperating in the mansion. This is the first time that you have taken the initiative to make a request with me. It is really rare-let me hear it!
Rong Xiu pondered for a moment.
"My son has been away for many years, and has never had the opportunity to pay respects to his mother and concubine. When I came back this time, I wanted to do my son's duty."
Listening to Rong Xiu mentioning his mother concubine, Emperor Jiawen was taken aback for a moment, then leaned back in the chair with a long sigh and closed his eyes.
"...She did leave for many years..."
At this moment, Emperor Jiawen seemed to be much older, with regret and remembrance in his tone that could not be concealed.
"You still remember your mother and concubine, very good. But, you should also know...in the imperial tomb, there is no mausoleum of your mother and concubine."
Rong Xiu looked calm.
"Erchen knows. Erchen remembers that the mother concubine had been in Tianlu Academy for a long time?"
"Yes. At that time, she... refused to live in the palace, so she went to Tianlu Academy. Your mother and concubine had a relationship with the dean of Tianlu Academy, and she was talented and strong, so she became half a teacher in the Academy. She lived there for two years, until she finally passed away and never came back."
Emperor Jiawen spoke slowly, as if telling a story that had nothing to do with him.
But the look of helplessness and nostalgia, as well as the slightly trembling hands, all showed that his heart was not so peaceful.
Although many years have passed, that person and those things are still deeply carved in his heart and cannot be erased.
Rong Xiu gave him a quiet look, his eyes calm and no waves.
It seemed that he was nostalgic for Emperor Jiawen and didn't care much.
But he quickly suppressed this indifferent look.
"So, Erchen wants to go to Tianlu Academy to see where the mother and concubine used to stay, I wonder if you allow it?"
Emperor Gavin opened his eyes.
The young man in front of him was a lot taller unknowingly, he stood there with his back straight, the sunlight reflected on his jade-like face, so clear.
He and she are very similar.
Especially the faintly alienated and noble breath between the eyebrows and eyes, it seems to be carved out of a mold.
Therefore, every time he sees this face, he will always be extra patient and pampered.
"Naturally, I won't disagree. It's just this matter, and I have to ask the dean about it. Normally people in Tianlu Academy are not allowed to enter, but your mother and concubine are not the same, maybe the dean will be extra lenient to you."
Rong repair thin lips slightly.
"I wrote to the dean before, and he has already agreed."
Emperor Jiawen was startled, then said:
"Then... In this case, you just go straight!"