The wronged female supporting role made a comeback with a divine reply

Chapter 196: Just wishful thinking?

Bai Zhaozhao seemed to be thinking, if Cheng Jiayu wanted to marry Princess Changxing, then she should take this opportunity to show up, right?

Sure enough, Cheng Jiayu learned the news when she was called over by the third prince.

"Brother Cheng, my mother wants me to marry Xu's cousin."

"This is normal, Your Highness. If the Imperial Concubine were still alive, you would have a solid relationship with the Xu family and you could naturally choose other noble ladies. But the situation is different now. There must be a woman to become the new bond between you two."

"Well, I understand all of this. Besides, I have recommended you to my mother. She said she wants to meet you. Oh, by the way, Changxing may be of great help to you..."

Cheng Jiayu said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Highness. I will definitely satisfy the Imperial Concubine. In addition, if the princess really doesn't like me, I will never pester her!"

"Okay, how's the anthology going?"

"It's ready and ready to print!"

"Okay!" The third prince was very satisfied and quickly arranged for Cheng Jiayu to meet Concubine Xu.

I don’t know what Cheng Jiayu said to Concubine Xu, but she actually said that she would find a way to ask the emperor for a marriage.

Princess Changxing was completely shocked when she heard the news!

She looked at the man who had asked her out alone in a remote place with a blank face. Was her mother crazy? A mere scholar from a poor family wanted to be a royal consort?

You want money but you don’t have it, and you want power but you don’t have it?

What's his reason? Is it because of wishful thinking?

Cheng Jiayu noticed the look in Princess Changxing's eyes, smiled faintly, and bowed: "Your Highness, do you think that I am not worthy of you?"

Princess Changxing snorted coldly and said, "You are quite self-aware, but I know that you must have some ability, otherwise how could you convince my brother and mother?"

"Thank you for the compliment, princess!"

Princess Changxing looked at Cheng Jiayu again and said, "You are not bad looking. I heard that you are popular with the court and have a bright future. How come you can give up all these and be willing to be a lieutenant general of the imperial consort?"

Cheng Jiayu took a step forward, getting closer to Princess Changxing, and whispered, "I fell in love with the princess at first sight and have admired her for a long time. The Third Prince and the Imperial Concubine both think that I am infatuated and are willing to help me.

Of course, if Her Royal Highness the Princess is unwilling, I will not pester her. It is a great honor for me to be able to meet the Princess today!

As for my career, as long as Your Highness is willing, I will be willing! If Your Highness is not willing, I will fight for Your Highness with all my heart and soul!"

Princess Changxing was stunned. What did he mean?

Proposing marriage turned into showing loyalty?

Her heartbeat suddenly became faster: "What do you mean by that?"

Cheng Jiayu took the opportunity to use the filter on Princess Changxing, and looked at her steadily with deep eyes, full of love: "That's what your Highness heard. I know that the imperial concubine doesn't have much time left, and you must be very sad, but please cheer up and plan well for your future!"

Princess Changxing looked at his burning gaze and suddenly felt a little shy, but she was always proud, so she calmed down, turned around and said, "Oh, then according to what you said, what should this princess do?"

Cheng Jiayu suddenly knelt down with a plop.

Princess Changxing was startled, and turned around and asked, "What are you doing?"

Cheng Jiayu said with a desperate expression: "Your Highness, I dare to tell you the truth. The Third Prince is a mediocre person. He has neither the wisdom and strategy of the Imperial Concubine nor the diligence and hard work of the Emperor!

On the contrary, Your Highness the Princess, not only has a clear view of the situation in the court, but can also cooperate with the Xu family to gain a firm foothold. Even in many inconspicuous places, you can find your people.

What you lack is a man who can contact court officials openly and is loyal to you. I am willing to be that man!

Because you are the only master whom I can truly assist. Everything I have done is for the opportunity to stand in front of you and say these words to you!

Of course, you can disbelieve me and tell the Third Prince what I said, and I will surely die! But even if I become a ghost, I hope that one day you will be able to dominate the government!"

Princess Changxing was extremely shocked. Cheng Jiayu was right. She had been paying attention to the situation in the court and had been quietly making plans. However, as a woman, there were many inconveniences for her, so she could only arrange her people in some seemingly inconspicuous but relatively important positions.

But she had done this very secretly, how did Cheng Jiayu know about it? Could it be that what he said was true, and he had always been in love with her, so he paid too much attention to her, and this matter was discovered by him?

No matter what, seeing is believing, and there is no way she could be fooled by him with just a few words!

Princess Changxing said expressionlessly: "You sound very sincere, but I only want to see action!"

Cheng Jiayu was overjoyed, for he knew that Princess Changxing at least believed in him 70%.

So he stood up and said, "Within a month, I will be able to show your Highness my sincerity! I bid you farewell, and I hope your Highness will take care of himself."

After saying that, Cheng Jiayu turned and left. Princess Changxing looked at his back in a daze. What was wrong with her? Why did she feel that what Cheng Jiayu said made so much sense, as if his whole body was radiating light?

Ten days later, Concubine Xu died of illness. The emperor ordered a grand funeral, allowed Princess Changxing to live in the princess's mansion, and promoted the third prince from a county prince to a prince, with the title "Qi".

After being depressed for a while, the King of Qi returned to his normal duties, but he still looked sad in front of others. According to Cheng Jiayu's request, he often worked until late at night.

Gradually, the news of King Qi's advancement spread.

Emperor Yongkang was a little puzzled when he heard about it. He didn't understand why the King of Qi worked so late at night when he didn't have much work to do. So he asked about it and got the answer that the King of Qi seemed to be studying.

Studying? That's fine, it's better than eating, drinking and having fun.

But Emperor Yongkang never expected that this mediocre son would one day give him a surprise!

In the imperial study, Prince Qi handed a book to Emperor Yongkang.

"Father, I know that my abilities are limited. I cannot help you handle state affairs and share your worries like the Crown Prince did.

But I have always wanted to honor my father, so I quietly collected all of his life's achievements and invited some great scholars to polish the articles. Now they have been compiled into a collection of essays!

I am willing to pay for printing a book and hand it over to various academies to spread the virtues of my father!"

Emperor Yongkang was overjoyed after hearing this, and quickly took the collection and began to read it. Indeed, all the better policies he had implemented were included in it, especially some of the deeds of the previous year, which were simply the essence of this collection.

Even in the part about the goddess's arrival, there was a lot of supporting evidence, which tried hard to prove that this matter was true, and then a lot of space was used to praise him.

The only drawback is that there are not many officials whose names were recorded. Even in the Yuzhou incident, only two top scholars were mentioned without even their names.

This……

Emperor Yongkang realized after a little thought that this was a little trick of the King of Qi.

At this time, the King of Qi seemed to understand what Emperor Yongkang was thinking, and said: "Father, some of the things that happened last year have been told in many stories and dramas among the people. It can be seen that as long as the officials do a good job, they can leave a reputation in the hearts of the people. But it's different, Father. Without your support, where would the officials get their strength? You are the real backer of the people!

"I have to say something unpleasant. Some insignificant officials may be mentioned, but some officials with great reputations are not suitable to be included in this collection. After all, no one can guarantee that they can maintain their original intentions throughout their lives. If they lose their integrity in their later years, wouldn't that be a smear campaign against you?"