novelraw Chapter 1277 - 476: Palace Intrigue Is Inferior to Rebellion (Part 13)_3
Chapter 1277 - 476: Palace Intrigue Is Inferior to Rebellion (Part 13)_3
Wang Yuan is quite the old fox, with a broad backing from the noble families.
If the little Emperor rashly opposes him... tsk tsk!
Feng Shou didn’t even want to think about it.
Zhao Gui’s expression grew even uglier.
He understood what Master Feng meant; it was simply asking him to not only be a filial, obedient son in front of Empress Dowager He but also to get on good terms with Minister Wang Yuan!
But he is the Emperor!
How could he, how could he be so humble?
Frustration! Resentment!
Zhao Gui, filled with hope for Master Feng’s assistance, ended up with such a "brilliant plan" instead!
He clenched his fists tightly, suppressing his discontent deep within.
Unwilling to give up, he tentatively asked, "Sir, what do you think about my desire to form an alliance with Duke Dingguo through marriage?"
Zhao Gui thought he disguised it well.
But the moment he referred to himself as "Zhen," Feng Shou’s eyes flickered.
Then, upon hearing his desire to marry Duke Dingguo’s daughter, Feng Shou was thoroughly disappointed.
The Emperor hadn’t taken his advice to heart at all, instead thinking of finding a powerful ally through marriage to confront Empress Dowager He and the Three Great Ministers!
This was honestly not a wise move.
Feng Shou realized that until now, the little Emperor hadn’t grasped the root of the problem.
It was rather backward—Empress Dowager He was his true backing.
Instead of relying on his maternal family, the little Emperor wanted to rely on his "wife’s family." He, he——
A deep sense of powerlessness washed over him again.
Exhausted, truly exhausted!
Back when he rebelled alongside the late Emperor, with so many complex battles and crises, Feng Shou could easily handle it.
But now, facing such a stubborn, naive, self-righteous little Emperor, Feng Shou felt a deep sense of helplessness.
Suddenly, Feng Shou inexplicably understood Empress Dowager He.
One really couldn’t blame Empress Dowager He for clinging to power, as the Emperor was indeed unreliable.
Rather than letting him govern and cause chaos in the court, it was better to maintain the current state.
"Duke Dingguo, Tao Yong, indeed one of the late Emperor’s most valued military merits. However, matters of marriage must be decided by parents!"
Feng Shou spoke words of evasion.
He decided, he too would, like Empress Dowager He, teach the little Emperor a good lesson.
If the little Emperor wanted to make a fuss, so be it.
At this time, even if he causes trouble, they, the elders, could still clean up the mess.
Better than him taking power and causing great upheaval!
Zhao Gui didn’t pay attention to the latter part of Feng Shou’s words and happily said, "Master Feng, you also think Duke Dingguo is good?"
Feng Shou:... I didn’t mean that, I’m not approving, my heart is so tired.
Feng Shou remained silent, leaving Zhao Gui to assume his tacit approval.
However, Zhao Gui still hesitated a bit.
Because he always felt Master Feng was exaggerating the dangers.
Empress Dowager He is his biological mother, who always treated him well, although some "good" weren’t what Zhao Gui wanted.
But, Empress Dowager He would never harm him.
All along, Empress Dowager He wanted him to secure his throne.
Now that Zhao Gui was growing up and could govern, how could Empress Dowager He seize all the power?
As for that Female Assistant, it was just a nominal position, not as significant as Master Feng suggested.
The choice of the Empress was a major concern, and Zhao Gui still wanted to marry an aristocratic daughter.
However, not long after, news spread that the Empress Dowager appointed Young Lady Zheng, Yang Family, as a female Minister.
Feng Shou’s words suddenly echoed in Zhao Gui’s ears: "Besides the Female Assistant, Empress Dowager can also appoint a female Minister!"
It was predicted!
Master Feng had predicted it all.
Empress Dowager He indeed did not want to return power, she wanted to become Lady Lv, Empress Dowager Dou!
Zhao Gui felt a chill all over, as his heart plummeted into despair.
Instinctively, he wanted to summon Feng Shou.
But soon, he remembered Master Feng’s two suggestions from last time.
Zhao Gui pursed his lips, unwilling to admit that he himself was averse to bowing to Empress Dowager He and Grand Scribe Wang, he only thought Master Feng was old and couldn’t come up with better ideas.
"Someone! Convey my command, summon Duke Dingguo to the palace!"
Zhao Gui no longer hesitated, instructing the little eunuch.
...
On the other side, He Tiantian was unaware of Zhao Gui’s little schemes.
Although Student Xiao D could monitor at any time, He Tiantian didn’t like this "cheating" feeling.
Knowing everything wasn’t always a good thing.
It would diminish He Tiantian’s sense of accomplishment.
Unless it was something important, He Tiantian forbade Student Xiao D from giving "spoilers."
And here’s something important coming——
"Tiantian! Tiantian, it’s here! It has arrived!"
Student Xiao D, anxious and excited, bounced around in a ball of fluff deep within He Tiantian’s sea of consciousness.
"The Wild System has arrived?"
Hearing "it has arrived," He Tiantian immediately had a hunch.
So, has the time-traveling female lead arrived, waking up the recuperating Zheng Nianer who was sent to the country estate?!