Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 171 Come forward

To be honest, Qin Mushuo did not want Yuan Cuo and Liu Yuechu to divorce.

He could tell that Qin Muyan had designs on him, but he had already married Fang Ziqing as a concubine, and it was impossible for him to immediately take in Liu Yuechu, who had been married before.

But Emperor Qi Xiao wanted to separate the couple and would not tolerate their collusion between officials and merchants.

This shouldn't be a big deal, which household doesn't have its own business? But I don't know why Father Emperor brought up the court regulations at this time. Could it be that he is sounding an alarm for others?

Qin Mushuo felt uncomfortable being stared at, so he had to speak in a gentle tone, "Your subject thinks that what the Minister said makes sense, but there are indeed regulations in the law that prohibit officials' families from engaging in business. Your Majesty has always been self-disciplined and respectful, and has never overstepped them. If you really agree to it, it would be breaking the rule for the top scholar for the second time."

Emperor Qi Xiao glared at him. After talking for so long, what opinions did he not express? He just disliked this successor for being so irresponsible and never having any courage to do anything.

"What do you think?" Emperor Qi Xiao glared at Qin Muyan.

Qin Muyan stepped forward with a smile, "Your Majesty believes that Lady Liu is a woman of great talent and virtue, and Your Majesty should not wrong her. Moreover, it is rare to find such a capable businesswoman. How can she be buried for the sake of her family? If Your Majesty still wishes for the two to divorce, Your Majesty should also grant Lady Liu another good marriage. It is not fair to be biased."

Qin Mushuo interrupted with dissatisfaction, "The couple has a very good relationship, how can they get a divorce for no reason?" He's been made the good guy all by himself.

"Then what does Your Majesty suggest we do? Should we really make the top scholar give up his official position? Lady Liu wouldn't want her husband, a top scholar, to go back to being an unknown scholar, would she?" Qin Muyan had already set her sights on Liu Yuechu.

The conversation then turned to Liu Yuechu, who looked at Yuan Cuo and asked, "Husband, are you willing to part with her?"

“I would rather give up my official position than divorce you. Besides, doesn’t my wife love to travel all over the Great Qi? Even if we don’t become officials, we can still travel the world and map out the Great Qi’s territory, as long as His Majesty agrees.” Yuan Cuo had been silent for a while, and then suddenly said this.

Everyone froze for a moment, not expecting him to really give up his sixth-rank official position so easily.

That was a sixth-rank official who was granted the privilege of attending court and receiving imperial summons, not some insignificant official!

Liu Yuechu laughed instead, "Whether or not we make an official post, it's all funded by our family. If my husband doesn't mind, then it's fine if we don't make it." Actually, it doesn't matter whether Emperor Qi Xiao agrees or not. Didn't he go with his entourage in his previous life?

In this life, however, they will not have to suffer. The Liu family's treasury can still support them.

"Nonsense, nonsense!" Chen Zhongyao suddenly stood up. "This is the imperial court, not the Liu residence. You two should stop now. How can you just quit being appointed officials by the emperor? Besides, His Majesty is only testing you two. He won't break you up. Don't flatter yourselves!"

He reprimanded the emperor, then stepped forward and looked at Emperor Qi Xiao, "Your Majesty, I understand your predicament, but throughout history, there have been precedents of couples who worked together as officials and merchants, contributing greatly to the Great Qi. For example, in the thirteenth year of Xianguang, Zhao Mengyuan and his wife were the first example; in the eighth year of Daoxin, Ye Ziyan and his wife were also examples..."

“If Your Majesty wishes to provide examples, I can cite several more. Moreover, Liu Yuechu has also contributed to the diplomatic relations between Qi and Meng, so Your Majesty should bestow an official title upon him as a reward.”

“This is not something I made up. Zhao Mengyuan’s wife was a heroine who could do business and fight. She was granted the title of Lady of Wu’an. Ye Ziyan’s wife was even granted the title of Protector of the Nation.”

"And those two dynasties prospered because of the benevolence of their ancestors. Now Your Majesty has met a loving couple who will work together to build the Great Qi Dynasty. This is a manifestation of Your Majesty's great virtue and a blessing from Heaven to the Great Qi Dynasty!"

"If there are still people who do not understand the ancient history of the Great Qi, they can go to the library of the Imperial Academy and take a look. I will not say any more."

……

His words were forceful and clear, and the examples he gave were irrefutable.

It was as if this rebuttal was an attempt to deliberately harm the foundation of the Great Qi Dynasty.

Liu Yuechu silently gave Chen Zhongyao a thumbs up in her heart. She only knew that this sworn brother was good with words, but she didn't expect him to be this good. No wonder all the officials had a headache when they mentioned him, because they really couldn't win an argument with him.

Emperor Qi Xiao felt a surge of anger welling up inside, unable to refute it.

Does he dare say that his ancestors were wrong?

“What Minister Chen said is reasonable, and he cited classical texts, so no one can disagree with him.”

"In that case, let's do it this way."

Emperor Qi Xiao gave Cheng Hai a look, and Cheng Hai immediately dismissed the court.

The crowd knelt and kowtowed, respectfully seeing His Majesty off.

The second and third place winners were speechless with emotion.

We've been talking about Yuan Cuo, the top scholar, all morning. The second and third place winners are practically invisible, aren't they?

Even if they weren't taken seriously, they could at least ask a couple of questions. But Emperor Qi Xiao acted as if he didn't even see the two of them. His cheerful smile vanished instantly, and he was completely distraught!

But nobody paid any attention to the two of them anymore. After Emperor Qi Xiao left, everyone started congratulating Yuan Cuo and Liu Yuechu.

Although there was a minor incident, who couldn't see how much Emperor Qi Xiao valued Yuan Cuo? From then on, this man rose rapidly in the court and should not be underestimated.

Moreover, he has a wife who is extremely wealthy, which makes people both envious and resentful.

Yuan Cuo wanted to leave with Liu Yuechu, but having just been granted an official position, he still needed to talk to the Minister of Revenue and make a handover.

Liu Yuechu generously departed first, mentioning before her departure that she would be hosting a banquet at Guiyue Tower and hoped everyone would grace her with their presence…

Liu Yuechu left the palace with Chen Zhongyao.

She broke out in a cold sweat as soon as she got into the carriage; her composure in the court just now was all an act.

Even if she were to be reborn, she would never appear in the imperial court.

Chen Zhongyao noticed something was wrong with her. "Why do you dare to directly confront His Majesty? What if Yuan Cuo really..." He hadn't expected her to be so audacious.

Liu Yuechu shook her head decisively, "He won't."

"What do you mean he can't? How do you know he can't? You're not a child anymore. You need to think things through carefully and not be reckless, or you'll end up badly injured!" Chen Zhongyao scolded him harshly.

Liu Yuechu pursed her lips, thinking that he had criticized him in the same way in her previous life.

She was criticized for being reckless and obsessively devoted to Wei Gongming, and for being stubborn and opinionated at the time, even arguing with Chen Zhongyao and breaking off their friendship.

“I know my brother meant well, and I understand that. If he had betrayed me then and agreed to a divorce, I would have immediately pressed my fingerprint on it and never spoken to him again.”

“But he didn’t agree, and he was very decisive. I’m still willing to trust him this once.”

"Besides, with you here, what do I have to be afraid of? If he dares to bully me, wouldn't you skin him alive, tear him to pieces? It's because of you that I have such confidence."

After a barrage of flattery, Chen Zhongyao's expression softened somewhat.

“But I feel that His Majesty treats him differently, and the Empress Dowager’s attitude towards him is also strange.” Chen Zhongyao looked at Liu Yuechu, very seriously: “You really don’t know why?”