Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty

Chapter 529 - 529 520 Acting

?Chapter 529: Chapter 520 Acting Chapter 529: Chapter 520 Acting Marquis Chu, seeing the astonished expressions of the third lady and Afu, said, “Everyone, please take a seat.” He then briefly outlined the events that had transpired.

Apparently, the emperor had managed to attend court despite his ill health, and had started by praising Marquis Chu for his vast contributions in supporting the Crown Prince to defeat the Second Prince’s party, demonstrating unparalleled strategic wisdom. He also commended him for disciplining Princess Rong Zhao appropriately on his behalf. Since he was no longer a prince consort, he should no longer shirk his responsibilities and was thus appointed as the Right Army Commander and the Grand Preceptor, both of the first rank…

However, upon hearing this, Marquis Chu was terrified. The emperor’s incessant praises of his immense contributions were veiled criticisms of his overreaching influence. By claiming that Marquis Chu had disciplined the princess on his behalf, he was implying that Marquis Chu harbored disloyal intentions.

Even if Marquis Chu had not planned to retire from his official duties, upon hearing the emperor’s words, he did not dare to continue serving in his capacity.

Moreover, although there were currently three people in the court holding honorary titles such as Grand Preceptor or Grand Tutor, they were all well into their sixties and none of them held any substantial power. Marquis Chu was aware that if he dared to accept these two positions today, the emperor would find an excuse to deal with him the next day, and his entire family could be put in danger.

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