novelraw Chapter 1245 - 466: Palace Schemes Pale in Comparison to Rebellion (Part 3)
Chapter 1245 - 466: Palace Schemes Pale in Comparison to Rebellion (Part 3)
Ha?
Emperor Yongcheng was dumbfounded.
Fulfill?
What does that mean?
Mother has agreed, permitting him to marry Nianer?!
Emperor Yongcheng suddenly lifted his head, staring blankly at He Tiantian.
That look, slightly foolish!
He Tiantian secretly sneered in her heart, despite feeling disdain, she also felt a bit amused—
Kid, are you stunned now? This old lady didn’t stop it, but agreed immediately!
Hmph, let’s see how you perform next!
He Tiantian is not the original host, she’s an outsider, she won’t feel "trapped" nor short-sighted.
Nor will she be swayed by "family ties."
He Tiantian sees clearly, Emperor Yongcheng’s issue isn’t not wanting to marry Miss Wang, he clearly wants to oppose his mother!
Emperor Yongcheng is merely "rebellious," but he’s not foolish.
How could he not know the advantages of marrying the granddaughter of the Assistant Minister?!
Yet he’s used to contradicting his mother, knowing it all deep down, but still deliberately putting on a "devoted lover" act.
Because he feels secure.
Because he knows that even if he disagrees, the Empress Dowager will "force" him to agree for his benefit.
As for Zheng Nianer, Emperor Yongcheng does like her.
But he also knows Zheng Nianer’s weakness—her mother is the Emperor’s wet nurse, her father is merely a subordinate!
Upon close inspection, Zheng Nianer is considered a servant’s child, a guest girl!
Basically a bit better than a regular slave, but still inferior to commoners.
For years, the Emperor has highly respected wet nurse Lady Hu, both inside and outside the palace, people politely call Lady Hu "Madam."
As for Zheng Nianer, she grew up with the Emperor, sharing a friendship akin to childhood playmates.
Outsiders give her an extra glance because of the Emperor.
However, such honor owed to the Emperor is definitely not the same as the innate nobility of Wang Shijiu’s kind due to family background.
The Emperor has not yet taken over the administration, he needs the support of the noble family and to win over and divide the Three Great Ministers.
Marrying Wang Shijiu brings all benefits and no harm, while marrying Zheng Nianer brings all harm and no benefit!
The best scenario is for the Emperor to appoint Miss Wang as Empress, while his little best friend becomes his Favored Consort.
This way, he can gain assistance from the Wang Family and fulfill his love for Zheng Nianer.
Emperor Yongcheng has long had calculations in mind, and he deliberately creates a fuss with the Empress Dowager, adamantly claiming he won’t marry a Wang Family girl, only recognizing Zheng Nianer.
It’s just a little trick.
As an ancient person, Emperor Yongcheng doesn’t know what’s called the "breaking-down effect."
But he understands the logic of bargaining exorbitant price to settle nearby.
First he shouts that he won’t marry a Miss Wang, which the Empress Dowager won’t agree to.
After a mother-son showdown, the Empress Dowager will "force" the Emperor to propose to Wang Shijiu.
And as compensation, Emperor Yongcheng proposes accepting Zheng Nianer as a Favored Consort, which the Empress Dowager will also tacitly agree to!
Two birds with one stone, making it perfect.
...Bullshit!
He Tiantian coldly watched Emperor Yongcheng’s bewildered expression, and inwardly cursed again.
Really a dimwit, having to play games with his own mother.
Moreover, Emperor Yongcheng’s stance of wanting both benefits and love is just like trying to have it both ways.
The original host is his mother, has expectations for Emperor Yongcheng, and indulges him.
But He Tiantian won’t!
Besides, Emperor Yongcheng is just an ingrate, no matter how much consideration the Empress Dowager puts in, he won’t be grateful.
A spoiled child, pampering is useless, punishment is necessary.
Only when it hurts and he knows fear will he obediently become a filial son!
"Qing Nu, when you were young, Mom indeed ignored you. But you must believe, Mom loves you!"
Seeing Emperor Yongcheng still dumbfounded, He Tiantian gently spoke in a soft tone, "So this time, Mom won’t force you anymore!"
Her eyes full of loving care, resembling a mother spoiling her son, "You like Nianer, then marry her."
"Though I’ve always thought she’s a guest girl of the He Family, totally unworthy of my son. But as long as you’re happy, Mom will go along with you!"
Emperor Yongcheng:...
Mom, this isn’t what we agreed on!
How, how did you agree?
Emperor Yongcheng was utterly dumbfounded.
And when he heard "guest girl of the He Family," it felt like being publicly slapped twice, filled with shame and anger.
Because Emperor Yongcheng is well aware, Zheng Nianer’s background is far from good.
She’s not even a civilian.
Guest girl!
She’s a guest girl of the He Family!
The He Family is the maternal family of the Empress Dowager, in the Previous Dynasty, was a prominent power.
The family has docks, has subordinates.
And Zheng Nianer’s biological father is a subordinate of the He Family.