Although Emperor Cheng Ming didn't value the lives of his sons too much because he had many sons, he couldn't do it if he was asked to order his own sons to be killed.
Not to mention, he had high hopes for Ning Guzhou.
He softened his tone: "Do you know why I have been ignoring you all these years?"
Ning Guzhou replied: "My father is disappointed because of his lack of ability, so my father is unwilling to talk to him."
Emperor Cheng Ming shook his head: "On the contrary, I am very satisfied with you. I ignore you to protect you and to temper you."
Ning Guzhou didn't even move his eyes when he heard this.
If he had heard Emperor Cheng Ming say this when he was a child, he would have been greatly touched and would have jumped for joy.
It's just that Emperor Cheng Ming's actions over the years have long since worn away his admiration, leaving only disgust.
He said very calmly: "Thank you very much, Father."
Emperor Cheng Ming frowned slightly. He thought Ning Guzhou would express something, but he didn't expect such a dull reaction.
At this moment, Emperor Cheng Ming vaguely felt that something he had been planning for many years seemed to be beyond his control.
He looked at Ning Guzhou and asked, "Are you complaining about me?"
Ning Guzhou bowed and said: "My father is the lord of all people in the world first, and then he is the father of his children."
"In my heart, I respect and admire my father, and I have no complaints. I am not good at words, so I ask your father's forgiveness."
Emperor Chengming saw that he looked cold and indifferent from the beginning to the end, even when he saw the thinner Yu Concubine just now, she had no expression.
Emperor Chengming thought this and felt somewhat comforted: "I have always known that you are the best of all my princes."
"And you don't show any emotion or anger no matter what happens now. You are very much in line with my wishes."
His words were a hint to Ning Guyzhou that he wanted to pass the throne to Ning Guyzhou.
When Ning Guzhou heard this, his expressionless face finally showed some signs of change: "Thank you, Father!"
But he was full of contempt in his heart: "He is not worthy of being a father, and he is trying to trick me again."
Emperor Chengming was very satisfied with his performance and said quietly: "I will issue an order for you to take over the Jingzhao Mansion. From now on, you will be Jingzhao Yin."
At this moment, Ning Guzhou's face finally showed uncontrollable joy: "Thank you, Father!"
Emperor Chengming was very satisfied when he saw him like this, and said slowly: "Although you are excellent, your foundation is too weak to convince the public."
"I plan to point you to a woman who can help you and give you a helping hand."
Ning Guzhou's eyelids twitched. Emperor Cheng Ming said so much, and here is the ultimate goal.
This is not to give him a helping hand, I'm afraid there is a deeper conspiracy.
Ning Guzhou knew Emperor Cheng Ming's temperament, and his opposition at this time would be counterproductive. It would be better to understand Emperor Cheng Ming's thoughts first.
He hesitated for a moment and then asked: "I wonder who Father intends to point out to me?"
Emperor Cheng Ming's eyes were deep and fierce: "I have been thinking about getting a concubine for you before. There are several candidates, but I am not satisfied with them."
"Until Qi Jianlan, the Shenji Princess of Qi State, came to Dayan to get married, I felt that she was the most suitable for you."
Ning Guzhou's eyes were filled with coldness, and he lowered his head slightly to prevent Emperor Cheng Ming from discovering his thoughts.
He said softly: "I already have a principal concubine, and the princess of Qi has a noble status. How could she be willing to be my concubine?"
"And her identity is too sensitive. If she is not handled properly, it may affect our diplomatic relations."
The meaning in Emperor Cheng Ming's eyes was unclear, and his voice was somewhat cold: "It's simple, just let Tang Miaoxin be your concubine."
Tang Jiuge came to the capital and caused so many things. It can be said that he hated the father and daughter to the core.
Ning Guzhou frowned: "I'm afraid this is not appropriate. After all, Miao Xin was originally married to me by my father."
"I never pointed out Tang Miaoxin to you." Emperor Chengming said coldly: "It was Tang Jiangxian, the legitimate daughter of Wanhu Hou Mansion, who I proposed to marry you, not her."
"The Marquis of Wanhu and the Li family are so bold that they let Tang Miaoxin marry on their behalf. This is the crime of deceiving the emperor!"
"Now that all the princes of Wanhu have been slaughtered, I can chop off their heads again for this alone."
Ning Guzhou felt a strong chill in his heart. After he and Tang Miaoxin got married, Emperor Cheng Ming did not pursue the matter.
He originally thought that Emperor Cheng Ming didn't care who he married, but he didn't expect that he would be waiting for him here!
Judging from Emperor Cheng Ming's will alone, if we want to delve into this matter, the consequences will be serious.
He narrowed his eyes and said softly: "My son and Miao Xin are in love..."
"She's just a woman." Emperor Cheng Ming said disapprovingly: "As an emperor, how can we love our children?"
"Not to mention that with Tang Miaoxin's status, she is not worthy of being your concubine. If she obediently gives up her position, I will not embarrass her."
"If she refuses to give in, then I will punish her for deceiving the emperor!"
Ning Guzhou clenched his hands into fists, took a deep breath and said, "She was also forced by the people of Marquis Wanhu to marry her son. This matter has nothing to do with her."
Emperor Chengming sneered: "How come it has nothing to do with her? After all, she married you."
When he said this, he looked at Ning Guzhou pitifully and said, "I know that Tang Miaoxin has been obsessed with you recently, but you have no choice."
"I promoted you and gave you the position of governor of Jingzhao Mansion. If you offend me, I will leave you with nothing."
"As for Tang Miaoxin, there is a matter of substitute marriage. I can kill her with my will."
When he said this, he glanced in the direction where Concubine Yu had left: "Even if you don't think about yourself, you still have to think about your mother, concubine, and Chang Ping."
What he said was very direct and murderous.
Ning Guzhou's heart felt even colder, because he knew that Emperor Cheng Ming could do whatever he said.
If he didn't agree to Emperor Cheng Ming's request at this time, Emperor Cheng Ming might immediately issue an order to kill Tang Miaoxin. After all, the reasons were all ready.
Moreover, Concubine Yu is now in the hands of Emperor Chengming, who clearly wants to threaten Concubine Yu with her.
Ning Guzhou knew that if he broke up with Emperor Cheng Ming at this time, not only would Tang Miaoxin be in danger, but his concubine would also be in danger.
He had to find a way to take them away from the capital as soon as possible.
He suppressed the anger boiling in his chest, took a step back and bowed: "Thank you very much, Father, for thinking about me, but this matter is of great importance, and I need to think about it for a few more days."
Give him a few more days and he can change everything!
Emperor Cheng Ming was not satisfied when he saw him like this, but he had many ways to force Ning Guzhou to agree, so he said: "Zhou'er, you must remember my words."
"No matter how good-looking a woman is, she is just an object. A thousand miles of country is what a man should really keep in his heart."
Ning Guzhou's heart was full of hatred, but he still had the patience to bow deeply and said, "Thank you, Father, for your teaching."
Emperor Cheng Ming was quite satisfied with his reaction and attitude, and waved his hand gently to signal him to retreat.
Ning Guzhou walked out with a normal expression, and Emperor Cheng Ming had a bit of pride in his eyes.