Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 309: The Minister Intends to Play with His Grandson

Emperor Zhaoming asked the two saints and Daiyu and Tanchun whether they were tired, nodded, and returned to Xuanzheng Hall.

Feng Tang and Feng Ziying did not dare to leave without receiving instructions, so they had to follow behind and arrived at the Xuanzheng Hall.

Emperor Zhaoming knew that they were right behind him, but he ignored them and went to the back hall to change his clothes.

Feng Tang silently pulled Feng Ziying and knelt in the corner of the hall.

Tao Xingjian came over with a smile and said, "Hey, General Shenwu, His Majesty hasn't issued an order to reprimand you yet, why are you kneeling down?

"Don't worry, don't worry, hurry up! If the Supreme Lord finds out, he will blame Your Majesty for 'a new emperor, new ministers'!"

Feng Tang bowed silently and then remained motionless.

Feng Ziying knelt behind Feng Tang and glanced at his father's back.

Then he took a deep breath, made up his mind, reached into his arms, took out a stack of papers, and raised his hands high:

"Eunuch Tao, a lot of things happened on the road. I have sorted them out. Please review them and submit them to Your Majesty!"

Feng Tang's shoulders trembled slightly, but he still knelt on the ground, not moving at all.

Tao Xingjian looked Feng Ziying up and down for a moment, then slowly stepped forward, took the stack of papers, and laughed softly:

"Although General Xiao Feng no longer looks like the elegant young man he once was, he has matured a lot. This trip to Jiangnan was not in vain."

As soon as Feng Ziying let go of the paper, he immediately fell to the ground just like his father did: "I have been taught by the Grand Lord and the Queen Mother, and also received guidance from Princess Zhaoqing and Princess Yimin. I feel that I have learned a little bit."

After saying this, Tao Xingjian's smile became even warmer, and he nodded and said, "I have really improved!"

He glanced at Feng Ziying, then reached out his hand to help Feng Tang stand up, and said with a smile: "Old General, you have done a great job in protecting the Supreme Lord all the way, there is no need to be so panic.

"Please stand up and wait for a moment. I will report to His Majesty and then come back to pass on the message."

Feng Tang then stood up, bowed his head and said, "Yes, thank you, Master."

Tao Xingjian smiled and patted Feng Ziying again: "Get up, help your father. He still has a wound on his arm!"

Then he walked away leisurely.

Emperor Zhaoming asked little Lu Zi to help him change into regular clothes in the back hall. When he saw Tao Xingjian coming in with a serious face and handing him the stack of papers, he took them with surprise and stood there, starting to read them page by page.

After he finished reading, a cold light flashed in his eyes and he looked up outside.

Tao Xingjian whispered, "You have to kneel down and wait. I will help you up."

Emperor Zhaoming nodded slightly, and suddenly a smile appeared on his face: "Kuang Ru's secret memorial said that Feng Ziying is not very smart, but he is not stupid either. He has a pure heart and can still be used."

Tao Xingjian couldn't help laughing and said, "In the eyes of Master Cao, most people in this world are not very smart!"

"His brother said that he was smart and arrogant, which is quite true." Emperor Zhaoming walked out from the back hall with a smile.

Standing next to the throne, he looked at the two father and son in the corner of the palace from afar and waved: "Come over and talk. Why are you hiding so far away? This is not a big court meeting."

Feng Tang and his son walked over one after the other with their heads bowed, stopped before Emperor Dan, knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty."

"Yes! Stand up." Emperor Zhaoming waved his hand and sat down. He looked at Feng Tang's arm and asked, "What happened? Didn't you say you got injured when you entered Shandong? Why hasn't healed yet?"

Feng Tang bowed his head respectfully: "The assassin used a poisonous arrow that kills instantly upon contact with blood. Fortunately, I dodged it and it only grazed the edge.

"The medicine on the ship was incomplete, so Aunt Meng had to slowly remove the poison from me, which delayed the process a bit."

Emperor Zhaoming frowned and ordered Tao Xingjian, "Send the chief of the Imperial Hospital over here and bring all the antidotes."

Tao Xingjian agreed and glanced at Xiao Luzi.

Little Luzi ran there in person.

"The Emperor has a free and easy temperament, the Empress Dowager also loves to play, and General Feng must have worked hard on the journey." Emperor Zhaoming smiled very gently.

Feng Tang said "I dare not" and sighed, "I am still old, and my reaction is not as good as before.

"Aunt Meng said that although the poison did not penetrate deeply into the body, it may have far-reaching effects. I also feel that in the past few days, it has become very difficult to lift a gun or use a knife with this arm.

"If Your Majesty grants me the grace of heaven, I think it would be better for me to spend my remaining years at home, waiting to enjoy the company of my grandchildren."

Feng Ziying immediately looked as if he had seen a ghost. His eyes widened in horror and he made a face and pulled at the back of his father's collar.

But when his father gave him a cold glance, he immediately lowered his head and stood still obediently.

Emperor Zhaoming looked on and couldn't help laughing: "Oh? I heard that Ziying is not married yet, and has no engagement. My dear minister, you plan to enjoy your grandchildren? But this grandchild is too far away!"

The topic was given in a broad manner, the tone was extremely intimate, and the steps extended fully to his feet.

Feng Tang immediately knelt down and said respectfully, "During this journey together, I have seen that the chief of Yimin County is sincere, filial to his mother, virtuous, intelligent, and knows how to act. I admire him very much.

"Although I should ask the Empress Dowager for help, I am afraid that my son is not worthy of the county lady, so I would like to ask Your Majesty, uh, if you can pass this on to the Empress Dowager and ask her what she thinks?"

Proposing marriages for young children, no matter what, is still an internal matter.

Emperor Zhaoming was very satisfied with Feng Tang's statement, and nodded with a smile, saying, "I also think this couple is good.

"However, we should not talk about this matter. Let's put it this way. Tomorrow you ask your wife to go to the palace and find... find Concubine Jia, and ask her to ask the Queen Mother for permission.

"As for the decree granting marriage, it can be the Queen or the Queen Mother. It all depends on whether your wife can make people happy!"

Feng Tang was overjoyed, bowed repeatedly and agreed readily.

Feng Ziying also blushed and scratched the back of his head, then lowered his head with a smile.

A happy event was finalized, and the Imperial Hospital Chief Doctor He also rushed over. He hurriedly examined Feng Tang's injuries in front of the palace and frowned and said:

"I don't know the exact formula for the poison, so this is the only way to slowly remove the poison. Lady Meng has done a good job. General Feng will probably have to rest for a few months."

Emperor Zhaoming had a gloomy face and snorted, "What a bunch of daring traitors!"

He comforted Feng Tang and told Feng Ziying, "Take good care of your father and take him back to recover. If you need any medicine that you don't have at home, just go to the Imperial Hospital to get it."

The father and son thanked him and left.

Emperor Zhaoming asked Doctor He again, "Have you visited the Emperor and the Empress Dowager?"

Doctor He bowed and said, "I've been there. I've seen Princess Zhaoqing and Princess Yimin as well."

"I'm just tired. I didn't eat much vegetables on the boat, so I have some internal heat. I'll be fine after a couple of days of rest."

Emperor Zhaoming felt relieved and earnestly instructed: "You should work harder these days and check Ping'an's pulse every day.

"Zhaoqing is fine, but Yimin has always been thoughtful and considerate. She is afraid that something is wrong and won't say more. You should take good care of her."

Doctor He was stunned: "Yes..."

Tao Xingjian laughed and told him: "General Feng wants Princess Yimin to be his daughter-in-law.

“Although the Queen Mother may not give in immediately, if word gets out, I’m afraid Princess Yimin will be in for some good things.

"You'll be well soon, so that the county lady can go out in good health!"

Doctor He was pleasantly surprised and said, "Oh! This is a happy event! I will definitely do my best!"