What else can we do? Of course we should try our best to get rid of the other party.
Su Yizhao thought so in his heart, but said: "Then find a way to become stronger until you no longer need to be controlled by others. If it really doesn't work, you can only compromise temporarily and wait for an opportunity."
She felt a little strange, why did the emperor ask this? Could it be that the emperor was threatened?
But the Emperor is the most powerful person in the world. Who else can threaten him?
"What if the other party has something against you?" the emperor asked.
Su Yizhao glanced at the emperor in surprise, "If it really poses a threat, then naturally it can only be removed."
The emperor was silent for a long time and waved towards Su Yizhao.
Su Yizhao knew that this meant asking her to retreat, so he said: "I'm leaving!"
By the time we left the palace, it was already dark.
Su Yizhao sighed, today is another day of overtime work, but there is no overtime pay.
She was about to climb onto the carriage when, unexpectedly, a voice came from beside her, "Su Xiuzhuan, stay!"
Su Yizhao turned around and saw that it was Jiang Yongnian's grandfather, Jiang Yunshou.
Logically speaking, Jiang Yunshou should have gone back half an hour ago, but why is he still outside the palace gate at this moment? Is he waiting for him?
"Master Jiang!" Su Yizhao saluted quickly.
"Su Xiuzhan doesn't need to be polite. You and Yongnian are close friends. He often mentions you in front of me, saying that you are knowledgeable and well-written. He has always regarded you as a role model!"
Su Yizhao's heart moved. Jiang Yunshou was waiting at the palace gate specifically to chat with her about his friend Yongnian?
This is obviously impossible. Shouldn't she be asked to find a way to save the prince?
Su Yizhao just thought this and then denied it. How could she be so capable?
"I feel ashamed to be praised by Brother Yongnian. But Brother Yongnian often gives me advice, and I benefit a lot from him."
It's just a mutual compliment in the officialdom. It's all just talk and can't be taken seriously.
"You're welcome, Su Xiuzhuan. The Emperor has a great reputation as the Number One Scholar, and the Emperor values you very much."
Jiang Yunshou looked around, and then said: "Yongnian will return home in the near future, and ask him to leave a message for you then."
Su Yizhao said with some joy: "Brother Yongnian is coming back soon? I didn't hear him mention it in the previous letters. When he comes back, he will have to go to the Lord's house to bother you."
Jiang Yunshou nodded, then climbed into the carriage, said goodbye and left.
I was afraid that it would be inconvenient to talk outside the palace gate, so I wanted to invite her to visit the palace for a chat. To this end, I also brought up Jiang Yongnian to get close to her. I think the purpose was impure and it was very difficult to handle.
After sighing, Su Yizhao went back home.
As soon as she returned home, she was invited into the outer study room.
Su Jinxun pointed to a stack of lotus paste cakes on the table and asked her to put it on her feet.
I have some affection for her, but not much. Can't we talk after a full meal? It's not like the sky is falling.
Su Wenzhou and Su Yiyuan saluted to the third master and the eldest and fifth brothers in the study. Su Wenzhou and Su Yiyuan looked calm.
They have been waiting outside in the study for almost an hour. They never thought that a junior would be indispensable for the discussion now.
"The emperor urgently summoned you to the imperial study, but because of the prince's affairs?" Su Jinxun saw that Su Yizhao stopped moving after eating a piece of cake, so he asked.
Su Yizhao hesitated for a moment, "Yes, and no."
Several people present were very confused, what does this mean?
"His Royal Highness was mentioned, and he was quite dissatisfied in his words, but he did not express his thoughts on whether to deal with His Highness in the future. The matter has not yet been decided, and there is no need to rush."
Su Yizhao thought of the emperor's last question to him, an idea flashed in his mind, and he had a plan in mind.
"Father! You said that if this matter is really done by the prince, how will the emperor deal with the prince?"
Su Wenzhou thought of the third prince. If the prince lost power, wouldn't the opportunity come for the third prince?
Anyway, they are the third prince's in-laws, so why not just agree to take refuge there.
Su Jinxun shook his head, "I can't say for sure, but a heavy penalty is certain. It depends on how the border inspection goes."
"Grandpa, do you think these things were really done by the prince?"
Su Yiyuan was very puzzled. The prince was already the master of the East Palace, so why should he do this? As long as he stayed well, he would successfully inherit the throne in the future.
"I'm afraid that someone has plotted against me. The prince in the court has lost his title, but he has not gone to the fiefdom. If this continues, it will only cause turmoil in the court."
Su Yijue frowned, really unable to understand the emperor's intention.
"The emperor's indifference to the prince can even be seen by us courtiers. Although we don't know the reason, the prince has made mistakes in his errands over the years, which has made the emperor even more unhappy. If it is confirmed that the prince is trading horses with a small border country this time
, I’m afraid that the crown prince’s position is in danger!”
"The banquet of the Qianqiu period may not be possible. The Empress is ill and is recuperating. She even called the imperial doctor today," Su Yizhao said.
Su Jinxun was silent for a long time and said: "As long as the emperor does not cancel the Qianqiu Feast, we have to prepare."
"The imperial court may attach great importance to martial arts, and the emperor intends to promote generals. After all, the border has always been uneasy."
Su Jinxun understood what Su Yizhao meant, and he nodded, "You still have to keep this matter in mind."
Before the imperial martial arts competition, select some people who are talented in martial arts and train them as your own.
Seeing Su Yizhao and Su Jinxun's questions and answers and their tacit cooperation, Su Yiyuan felt a little unhappy.
His grandfather had cultivated him as the heir to the family since he was a child, and took him with him in all discussions, but now Su Yizhao has appeared.
In his opinion, Su Yizhao has too much say in the Su family. It seems that apart from his grandfather, the only person in charge of the Su family's affairs is Su Yizhao.
Su Yizhao is just a concubine, so it's not a good idea to control the Su family, right?
"As for the prince, my grandson thinks it's better to wait and see what happens. If the finger points are all pointed at the prince, we still shouldn't add insult to injury. We don't bother to take such credit."
Su Yizhao recalled what the emperor had said before and felt that the emperor's attitude towards the prince was very strange.
According to their previous conjectures, the prince's loss of power this time was inevitable, but the final development of the matter may not be as they had imagined.
Su Jinxun nodded again, "The prince is the legitimate son of the middle palace after all. As long as the queen is firmly seated in the middle palace, the prince may not be able to stand up. We still have to be careful in our words and deeds, and don't speak arrogantly outside."
As he spoke, he glanced at the people present with very sharp eyes.
"Okay, that's it for today's discussion!"
The old man waved his hand for everyone to go out. Su Wenzhou and Su Yiyuan both had expressions on their faces, but they still raised their legs and left the study.
Su Yizhao picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, but had no intention of leaving.
Su Yijue glanced at her and wanted to say something, but went out anyway.
There were only two days to go before he would be selected as a concubine for the Hanlin Academy, and even he did not dare to take it lightly.
Until then, this is still the most important thing.
"Is there anything else?" Su Jinxun asked.
"I want to talk to you about my father." Su Yizhao put down the tea bowl and said with a smile.