Chapter 983

First, he fell into a dead silence. After Liu Zhi finished reading the book, before anyone else could react, six or seven Shu Party officials jumped out to express their agreement.

The ministers of the old party were peeking at each other and hesitating. What should we do? After all, Su Dongpo was not fighting alone.

In addition, in the past, after the emperor mentioned this matter, the old party expressed strong opposition and formed a deep hatred with the emperor.

But today, Su Dongpo, who has become the leader of the ministers in the world and is also the boss of the old party, jumped out and shouted for the respect of the emperor's biological mother, Concubine Zhu, and the empress dowager.

What should I do? Should I stand up and express my objection or agree?

However, although a considerable number of brainy officials are still weighing the pros and cons, naturally there are also people with lack of brain strings that jump out, and there are still countless.

They all refuted Su Dongpo's memorials. Naturally, although the number of Shu party members was small, since Su Dongpo, the leader of Shu party, had spoken, they naturally had to wave flags and shout for their big bosses.

The two sides began to verbalize in the court, either refuting each other or tit-for-tat and arguing.

However, most officials maintained a strange calm at this moment. Seeing this scene, Zhao Xu's originally hung heart gradually fell back to the spot, and a light called hope was already flashing in his eyes.

Although the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao did not say it clearly, she also hinted that if the court could pass, she would not object anymore. The biggest difficulty was how to win supporters from the court, and now, it has already existed.

In the end, the court controversy ended in the quarrels, and the emperor did not speak out. However, many people had already smelled a scent, that is, the incident of honoring the biological mother, Concubine Zhu, as the empress dowager, would surely cause another huge uproar in the Song Dynasty.

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After Zhao Xu announced the end of the court meeting and hurriedly left the hall, he thought about it and decided to set up the Spring and Autumn Palace and go to the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao first.

However, Zhao Xu had just arrived outside the Chunqiu Palace, and happened to meet the Empress Dowager Xiang who was hurriedly walking out with a very devastating look on his face.

"The child has met the queen..." Zhao Xu bowed to the oncoming Queen Mother Xiang.

Empress Dowager Xiang, who looked so angry, didn't expect that she would call the emperor Zhao Xu to come into contact with him here. She was stunned for a moment, then she stopped her mood and barely showed a smile.

"It turns out that the official family came to visit the Empress Dowager. Your grandmother said she was feeling a little uncomfortable. The Ai family just said goodbye..."

"Oh? Is that right... I wonder if the emperor's grandmother is in good health?" Zhao Xu couldn't help but ask nervously.

Seeing Zhao Xu's expression that was not fake, Queen Mother Xiang's heart was infuriated. "Well, your emperor's grandmother is in good spirits, but since she said she was a little uncomfortable, the Ai family was naturally embarrassed to stay. Otherwise, the official family would go back first and let your emperor's grandmother have a good rest..."

Hearing this, Emperor Zhao Xu could only touch his nose helplessly and responded to Empress Dowager Xiang, first sending Empress Dowager Xiang away surrounded by eunuchs and palace maids.

Just as he was about to turn around and leave, he saw Xu Degong, the chief manager beside the emperor's grandmother, glanced at the direction of the empress dowager leaving, and then walked towards him.

"I see Your Majesty. The Empress has an order. Please come to the palace to tell me..." Xu Degong said quietly after bowing to Emperor Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu nodded, signaling everyone to wait a moment, and then strode into the Spring and Autumn Palace.

When I arrived at the study room of the Chunqiu Palace, I saw the emperor's grandmother Gao Taotao wearing silver glasses and admiring calligraphy and paintings. When I saw the arrival of the emperor Zhao Xu, I took off my glasses and waved to Zhao Xu with a smile.

"Chen, come and sit down. Did the Ai family hear that you met your mother outside the palace gate?"

"That's right, grandson heard from the queen that you were a little uncomfortable and anxious. Now it seems that grandson is too worried..." After the emperor Zhao Xu bowed Gao Taotao, he sat down.

"Oh, that was intentional by the Ai family..." Gao Taotao smiled and pointed it out directly in front of Zhao Xu, which surprised the emperor Zhao Xu.

"What, do you think it's very surprising?" Gao Taotao looked at the surprised emperor Zhao Xu and said with a smile.

"This, this grandson is indeed a little surprised. Could it be that it is the emperor's grandmother, have there been any misunderstanding between you and your mother?" Emperor Zhao Xu asked with contempt.

"Of course there is no misunderstanding, but your mother feels that there has been no precedent for two empress dowagers since this dynasty, so I hope the Ai family can persuade you, Your Majesty." Gao Taotao said, paying attention to the gradually gloomy face of Emperor Zhao Xu.

"But, the Ai family thinks that it is better for you to take charge of this matter. The Ai family, who is almost confused, has no need to talk too much about this..."

Hearing this, Emperor Zhao Xu quickly stood up and bowed deeply to the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao. "Thank you Grandmother..."

After pulling up Emperor Zhao Xu, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao said earnestly.

"We are among our grandparents, let alone such words, but you must comfort your mother and queen after all, after all, she is your father's official wife.

It is best to think of a perfect solution that can comfort your mother and not let your mother continue to be so nervous."

"My grandson understands, grandson will definitely not let down your expectations of the emperor and grandmother, and you will definitely not dare to treat your mother with slightest." Zhao Xu answered affirmatively to Gao Taotao.

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After coming out of the Gaotao Spring and Autumn Palace and standing in the increasingly steeper cold wind, the emperor Zhao Xu took a deep breath of the cold air and couldn't help but feel a little worried.

He also knew very well that the emperor and grandmother's words were not unreasonable, and they could not create a huge gap with the mother because of their biological mother. After all, the mother and the queen are the father's wife. If this matter is not handled well, it is probably difficult to explain to the ministers.

What's more, Su Dongpo asked his biological mother, Concubine Zhu, to be the empress dowager in the name of filial piety. If something happened, I am afraid that I will be stabbed by the people of the world at that time.

After understanding his current difficult situation, Zhao Xu did not mean to take a step back. In short, there is no way out, and we need to come up with a complete solution.

No matter what price you pay, you have to complete this matter yourself. So what if there is no precedent in the past? Then let yourself, the illegitimate emperor, set a new precedent.
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