bookrandom Chapter 633 Jiang Dongping asks for permission to marry?
Chapter 633 Jiang Dongping asks for permission to marry?
"Ah?! It's Princess Yongning?!" A four or five-year-old kid could actually become the top three! How is this judged?
"Could it be that Princess Yongning also knows how to hunt? Or was she chosen as the top three because she saved the emperor?"
"Perhaps. After all, for such a great achievement as saving the emperor, it's not too much to be awarded the 'Top of the Top' title."
The civil officials below were discussing the matter and expressing that they could accept it, but some military generals were dissatisfied. They felt that if such a decision was made just because they saved the emperor, then it would be too disrespectful to everyone and the results of their hunting trip.
"Prince Dongping has hunted so many prey that he could almost be considered the most prolific hunter in history. We can't let him miss out on this jackpot just because the little princess saved the emperor!"
"Isn't this a bit unfair to Prince Dongping?"
Someone below spoke up for Jiang Dongping, and although his voice was very small, it was still heard by the emperor.
Emperor Qiwen smiled and said, "Don't speculate too much, everyone. Jiang Dongping will definitely be ranked first, and the reward will be there too, but it won't be this Lingfeng Sword!"
"Just now, I was attacked by a black bear in the woods. It was Princess Li who, in a moment of desperation, fetched this Lingfeng Sword and rushed to my rescue, saving me from the bear's mouth."
"I saw that Princess Li used this sword quite well, so I wanted to give this Lingfeng Sword as a reward for the top three, to Princess Li and her family. As for Jiang Dongping, I can give him other rewards!"
"Of course, the top three rankings aren't something I choose based on personal preference. They're all the judges' own conclusions!"
As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Wen Congming, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward and said, "The top three positions are determined by the officials of the Ministry of Rites, who comprehensively evaluate the weight and rarity of the prey brought back by the hunters. The emperor was not aware of this in advance."
"When calculating the rankings, our Ministry of Rites officials unanimously agreed that the giant black bear killed by the young princess, while not as heavy as those killed by the Dongping Crown Prince and the other princes, was the most precious of all the prey! It could be said that it far surpassed the other prey. Therefore, we unanimously agreed to rank Princess Yongning as the 'Top of the Top'!"
After hearing this, everyone understood the details of the ranking.
In this way, Princess Yongning's position as the top three is well-deserved.
It’s a pity for Prince Dongping. It seems that he will never get the Emperor’s Lingfeng Sword.
Jiang Dongping's eyes changed slightly when he heard this. He walked out and bowed to Emperor Qiwen, "Your Majesty, what I seek is not the Lingfeng Sword, so I have no objection to the little princess's position as the top of the list!"
Emperor Qiwen raised his brows slightly upon seeing this. "Oh? It's not the Lingfeng Sword, then what are you seeking? You're putting so much effort into it, it seems like it's something very important!"
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask..."
"Jiang Dongping!!"
A slightly anxious voice interrupted Jiang Dongping's voice. Everyone turned around and saw that it was the Princess of Western Chu, who rarely appeared in public!
The expression on the face of the Princess of Western Chu was not very good, and there seemed to be a hint of anger in her weak eyes.
"Why did the Princess not seem very happy when Prince Dongping won first place?"
"Shh, don't talk. The atmosphere is a bit weird. Let's just watch secretly!"
Jiang Dongping looked at his mother. Her expression was somewhat anxious, and she was clearly telling him not to talk nonsense.
Did she see through his intentions?
He saw through it, anyway, he had his own firm choice. If she disagreed, then he would make sure there was no room for change!
Wu Xiuxin held the arm of the Princess of Western Chu, and her usually calm and composed expression now showed a hint of a crack.
She looked at Jiang Dongping, her fingers tightening continuously, wrinkling the sleeves of the Princess of Western Chu.
Jiang Zhenlei also stood aside, looking solemn, but did not speak to stop him.
Jiang Dongping turned his head, his face full of determination, "Your Majesty, I have a request. I want to..."
"Prince Dongping!"
Jiang Dongping was interrupted again before he could finish his words, but this time the person who interrupted him was not the Princess of Western Chu, but Shu He.
Jiang Dongping looked at Shu He. She didn't look very good and her eyes were full of displeasure.
What does she mean?
Want to stop yourself?
Shu He was furious. Jiang Dongping was clearly trying to capitalize on this jackpot and ask the Emperor to grant him and Zhang Zhirou a marriage!
Shu He suppressed his anger, calmed his tone, and said calmly: "Prince Dongping, although I don't know what you are asking for, I think it is very important to you."
"I heard that Princess Xichu was seriously injured during childbirth. The Crown Prince has always been filial. I wonder if he would like to ask for some nourishing herbs for the princess?"
Jiang Dongping wanted to deny it, but Shu He didn't give him a chance and continued speaking.
"Perhaps everyone has heard that I have learned some medical skills outside these years, and I have made some achievements! If the prince does not mind, you can let me take the princess's pulse another day. Perhaps I can prescribe an effective prescription for her recovery."
"If you really want medicine, please wait until I write the prescription and then ask the emperor for some herbs that are suitable for your condition!"
"Otherwise, if the prince requested a medicinal herb that the princess's body could not tolerate, wouldn't that be 'good intentions lead to bad consequences'?"
These words seemed to be a reminder to Jiang Dongping not to ask for medicine for the princess easily. In fact, she was warning Jiang Dongping not to make a decision on a matter involving others without authorization!
After all, requesting a marriage also involves another person!
If the emperor really agreed to his words, not only would the Princess of Western Chu have no way out, but Zhang Zhirou would also have no way out.
Should he ask Zhang Zhirou's opinion before making this decision?
Jiang Dongping stared at her. It didn't take him long to understand what she said, but he didn't want to miss this good opportunity.
If the Emperor grants the marriage, then Arou and her mother will have no way out! Her mother can only accept it, and Arou can only walk side by side with him. Isn't this the best outcome?
Why doesn't Shu He agree?
Emperor Qiwen saw Jiang Dongping staring at Shu He without saying anything, so he asked, "Dongping, do you want to request some medicinal herbs? If so, you can use whatever herbs are in the Imperial Hospital. There's no need to waste this opportunity to be ranked first."
"You can ask for something else!"
Jiang Dongping's gaze fell on Shu He again, and she also looked at him with a hint of coldness in her eyes.
If Jiang Dongping really pushed Arou into a desperate situation, she wouldn't care whose friend he was!
If she doesn't beat him to death, she won't be named Shu!
"Your Majesty, if you don't want the medicine, then I haven't made up my mind yet. Can I owe you the money first?"
In the end, Jiang Dongping changed his words under Shu He's oppressive gaze.
Jiang Zhenlei's expression changed slightly when he heard this. He glanced at the emperor and then angrily scolded Jiang Dongping, "Jiang Dongping, how can you talk to the emperor like that? Do you think you can owe the emperor a gift just because you say you owe him?"
In this world, others only owe the emperor something, but the emperor never owes others anything!
He actually made the emperor owe him! He was so arrogant that he lost his mind!