novelraw Chapter 1255 - 469: Palace Schemes Pale Before Rebellion (Part 6)_2
Chapter 1255 - 469: Palace Schemes Pale Before Rebellion (Part 6)_2
Between them and their parents, there is not necessarily a deep bond.
But in their hearts, there are rules of etiquette, and all their words and actions follow the rules.
It’s the same as always; even if it’s pretense, they always present themselves perfectly in front of others.
As for Emperor Yongcheng, he doesn’t even bother with superficial efforts!
An emperor like this is indeed not worthy of the noble family’s investment.
Wang Yuan lowered his eyes slightly, having already made a decision in his heart.
The Wang Family is not climbing the social ladder through the royal family, but rather exchanging interests with the Empress Dowager He and her son.
Wang Yuan helps this supreme mother and son divide the Three Great Ministers, allowing the little Emperor to quickly seize real power.
In this process, Wang Yuan even has to sacrifice some of his own family’s interests to help the Emperor establish his authority.
As for the Empress Dowager He and her son, they are to have the Wang family’s daughter enter the Imperial Palace, ensuring that future royal successors carry the bloodline of the Wang family!
This is a fair trade where both parties benefit.
The Wang Family has never been an inferior household relying on women to ascend.
The daughters of the Wang Family naturally must not suffer any humiliation.
They may not have the love of a husband, but they must have the dignity and respect of the Main wife.
Unfortunately, the little Emperor cannot provide these!
At least for now, the little Emperor is still incapable.
The Wang family’s daughter also grew up noble and precious; there’s no reason to send her to the palace to suffer, knowing that the little Emperor "doesn’t follow the rules."
Not only the Wang family’s daughter, but other noble families, haha, if they knew about the little Emperor’s conduct, they would probably make decisions as well!
"... My Lady, this old minister understands your intentions. Many thanks to your graciousness, I thank you on behalf of the Nineteenth Lady!"
Understanding He Tiantian’s meaning, Wang Yuan had made a decision and was sincerely grateful to the "Empress Dowager He."
Although Empress Dowager He had her own objectives for this action.
But regardless, with her "reminder," his granddaughter didn’t foolishly jump into this quagmire!
"For the Nineteenth Lady, I truly have affection. And it is precisely because of this affection that—"
At this point, He Tiantian seemed to suddenly realize she shouldn’t reveal her inner voice in front of a foreign minister.
She gently smoothed her hair and changed the topic, "Ultimately, it’s because His Majesty is too young and cannot yet shoulder such a great responsibility."
"I thought, let him be wayward for another couple of years, and after he understands responsibility and rules, consider organizing his marriage."
Although He Tiantian revealed the discord between her and Emperor Yongcheng to Wang Yuan, she did not plan to disclose everything to him.
For instance, she once told Emperor Yongcheng that he could marry whomever he wished.
He Tiantian didn’t want outsiders to know she had completely given up on this Emperor, her own son.
She wanted to maintain her character’s image—as strong as she was, for her only son, she could endure grievances and make concessions.
She is a great mother who can sacrifice for her son and for Jiangshan!
"Your Ladyship indeed has foresight!"
Wang Yuan hurriedly offered a compliment.
Secretly, he lamented: Indeed, this move by the Empress Dowager He wasn’t truly about breaking with the Emperor but wanting the Emperor to learn a lesson!
The Emperor is already fourteen years old; though still appearing immature, he has been sitting on the Dragon Throne for four years.
Empathizing with others, Wang Yuan felt that anyone seated in that position would imagine themselves in complete control, exercising sole authority.
Yet Emperor Yongcheng could only remain a figurehead.
The affairs of the court, large or small, were decided by Empress Dowager He, the Three Great Ministers, and the Political Affairs Hall.
Emperor Yongcheng could only look at petitions and occasionally approve some trivial matters.
The one who could truly decide matters in the court was never him.
A fourteen-year-old youth is at an age full of passion and pride.
As an Emperor, Emperor Yongcheng yearned more than ever to be a real Emperor, to take control of governance early.
However, because of matters related to marriage, he caused the Empress Dowager pain and offended Minister Guoming Wang Yuan and other noble families in the capital who wanted to invest.
Tsk tsk... One can imagine that Emperor Yongcheng’s path to personal rule still has a long way to go.
With each passing day as a "puppet," his heart is further tortured.
Over time, he will inevitably understand the cruel reality.
In the face of tangible interests, the little affections he pursues are worthless!
Wang Yuan believed he understood the Empress Dowager’s intentions and didn’t realize He Tiantian would abandon Emperor Yongcheng.
Firstly, Emperor Yongcheng is Empress Dowager He’s only son; to abandon him could mean supporting the enemy’s offspring as Emperor.
Secondly, over the years, Empress Dowager He has indeed exhausted her mind and efforts for Emperor Yongcheng’s sake.