frightfiction Chapter 1039: The 4th Prince’s Grasping
Chapter 1039: The 4th Prince’s Grasping
At this time, the eyes of many concubines and royal relatives fell on Fuqiu.
They don't care what a palace maid is like.
But Zhou Yuhu...
Everyone present knew that the Zhou family was fighting against the Huns and was highly valued by the emperor!
If they can return with a great victory this time, the Zhou family's status in the court will definitely rise to a new level!
And leaving aside his family background, Zhou Yuhu was also an outstanding person. At a young age, he won the second place in the imperial examination and was chosen by the emperor as the runner-up. He was highly regarded and was a new upstart in the court.
How could such a brilliant man, who could even marry the daughter of a prime minister, fall in love with a lowly palace maid?
What surprised them even more was that Zhou Yuhu was so crazy that he asked to marry Fuqiu as his legal wife, and Mrs. Zhou Er actually followed his lead...
This palace maid named Fuqiu was indeed very pretty. Even if Zhou Yuhu was attracted by her beauty, giving her the status of a concubine would be an honor to her, but he insisted on marrying her...
Could it be that there is something extraordinary about Fuqiu that they don't know about?
Princess Yun'an also heard about this and frowned, saying, "What I dislike most is people who are restless."
"Everyone says that Concubine Chen is naturally charming, but no one would have thought that the maidservant beside her is also very cunning. She even seduced Zhou Hanlin to the point that he would marry only this maidservant, rather than all the other noble ladies in the capital."
"Who knows what despicable methods she used behind the scenes..."
Princess Wenshu shook her head and said, "Third sister, I heard that Zhou Hanlin fell in love with Fuqiu at first sight at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet. He liked her steady and generous appearance very much, so he asked Madam Zhou Er to propose to her."
Princess Yun'an sneered: "You believe this?"
"Looking at all the ladies from noble families in the capital, how many are more stable, more appropriate, and more suitable to be the mistress of a house than that palace maid? Why didn't Zhou Hanlin look at them, but chose Fuqiu?"
"Do you think the maidservants around Concubine Chen are as simple as you think?"
Princess Wenshu said: "But... love is irrational and does not require any reason..."
"Third sister, you should understand this better than me."
Princess Yun'an choked and did not continue the topic. She just frowned and said, "Forget it. She is just a lowly palace maid. It is not worth my words."
Facing countless people of noble status, their scrutinizing and probing gazes were filled with a hint of contempt and malice.
Fuqiu's face remained calm. According to the rules, she and Handan helped Shen Zhinian up and walked to their seats.
According to palace rules, the Queen Mother or the Empress should personally put the longevity lock on the Fourth Prince.
However, there is no queen in the palace, and the queen mother...
This matter was done by a lady from the royal family. According to seniority, she was Nangong Xuanyu's aunt.
The longevity lock is made of pure gold, and the lock body is engraved with auspicious patterns.
After this episode, Nangong Xuanyu stood up and walked towards the Fourth Prince, and said to Li Changde: "Bring the things here."
"Yes."
Li Changde took the tray from the young eunuch and handed it over while bending over.
The tray was covered with red silk, and everyone looked at the scene, curious about what was on it.
The emperor did not keep the secret. He lifted the red silk, picked up the jade ruyi on it and handed it to the fourth prince. Then he touched his head and said with a gentle look: "Today I give Ah Xu a jade ruyi. May everything go well for you in the future!"
At this moment, many people's faces changed slightly and their minds became active.
Because this is not included in the first birthday ceremony process.
His Majesty publicly rewarded the Fourth Prince with an extra jade ruyi, which shows how much he loves him.
Although there are several princes in the palace now, whose favor can compare with that of the Fourth Prince?
Unconsciously, more people gathered around Shen Maoxue to show their courtesy...
Shen Maoxue could even hear his own heartbeat clearly...
Before Concubine Chen entered the palace, he had never thought that the Shen family would one day develop to this point!
Now, His Majesty's favoritism towards the Fourth Prince made him feel that... the Shen family might be able to fight for that position!
Shen Zhinian was not too surprised by this.
Because at this point, if the Fourth Prince still has a little difference in Nangong Xuanyu's heart, then wouldn't the road she has paved for so long be in vain?
She bowed and said with a smile: "I would like to thank Your Majesty on behalf of Ah Xu. Long live Your Majesty!"
Seeing this scene, many palace concubines showed envy or jealousy in their eyes.
But on their faces, they dared not show anything and could only smile.
Wangpin clenched her hands tightly under her sleeves, and the jealousy in her eyes was almost out of control!
Although she had long known that the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince had different weights in His Majesty's heart, Wangpin still felt uneasy after seeing with her own eyes how much His Majesty loved and valued the Fourth Prince...
Concubine Chun took in Concubine Wang's expression and smiled meaningfully.
There seems to be a saying in the Great Zhou Dynasty: What is worrying is not the scarcity of wealth but the inequality of wealth.
So...can she use this to make Concubine Wang and Concubine Chen fight with each other?
I just don't know whether Wangpin is useful or not.
Next, it was the moment that everyone was most interested in.
Catch the week!
During the ceremony of grabbing the first item of the emperor's heir, the first item grabbed will be regarded as the destiny.
If you grab the imperial seal or court beads, it indicates that you will be in charge of government in the future. To be more specific, if you grab the imperial seal, it will be regarded by everyone as a sign of a successor to the throne!
If you grab a brush or a book, it indicates that you have outstanding literary talent and may become a literary master in the future.
If one grabs a bow and arrow or armor, it indicates a talent for military affairs and he may become a general when he grows up.
Of course, there is another situation, that is, the royal heir grabs multiple items.
At this time, the eunuchs had to record the order, such as taking the pen first, the jade seal second, and the bow and arrow, etc. The officials of the Hanlin Academy wrote the "Zhuazhou Song" on the spot, and the song had to combine the order of grabbing with the concepts of governing the country, such as civil and military achievements.
The last one is the emperor’s judgment.
After the Zhou-Zhua ceremony is over, the record file "Zhua-Zhua Dian" must be submitted to the emperor for his review, and the emperor will reward the royal heir based on the results of the ceremony.
For example, those who grabbed the Four Treasures of the Study would be given calligraphy written by the emperor himself.
Those who catch the bow and arrow will be given a small imperial bow and arrow.
If the emperor is satisfied with the capture results, he will order the Ministry of Rites to record the results and give rewards according to the rules.
If the result is not in line with expectations, such as grabbing ingots, it may be regarded as greed for money. Then the emperor will downplay the result of this grabbing week, or adjust the training direction through subsequent education.
Xuanpin walked to Shen Zhinian's side without knowing when, and asked with a smile: "Sister Concubine Chen, the prophecy moment that will determine Ah Xu's future is about to come, are you nervous?"