《The Willow Boat》E37
Episode 37
Cui Xingzhou was honored as the Minister of the Ministry of War. He originally had a bright career, but he got into trouble because of his secret marriage.Shi Yikuan coveted the military power of the King of Huaiyang, and took the opportunity to slander the emperor, saying that he had married without permission from the Ministry of Household Affairs, which made Long Yan furious. He was furious without knowing the truth.Cui Xingzhou already felt something ominous on his way to Beijing. He knew that he was acting hastily and was afraid that something might happen to him when he met the emperor.Liu Miantang held his hand gently to calm his mind.
In the court, some officials wanted to reduce Cui Xingzhou's official position on the grounds that he was slow to enter the capital.Cui Xingzhou made an impassioned speech, saying that in the past he was on the battlefield and had no time to take care of personal matters. Now he is eager to return home and fulfill his mother's wish, so he hastily married.Fortunately, thanks to the protection of his mentor, the emperor was hesitant.Liu Miantang entered the palace with her husband, and the queen hosted a banquet in honor of her. During the dinner, she ran into her old enemy Sun Yunniang. The past grudges came to light and she is now a concubine. Their eyes met and sparks flew.
An accident occurred during the banquet, and a palace attendant accidentally stained Liu Miantang's skirt with wine. The queen was keenly aware of the palace attendant's special status and advised her to change her clothes as a precaution.Liu Miantang had been prepared for a long time, considering the overall situation in his mind, and remained unmoved.When they arrived in the back garden, the emperor summoned him alone to test his intentions and threatened him with a marriage contract.Liu Miantang responded calmly, saying that in the past, if she was her own person, she would respect the other person's choice. Now that she is a woman, she should advance and retreat together with her husband.
The emperor was finally moved by his words, and sent Liu Miantang home at night, and gave her a pair of jade cups, which symbolized the harmony and beauty of the couple and would last forever.Cui Xingzhou was so anxious that he finally got the beautiful woman back. The two settled their differences and planned state affairs together, vowing to eliminate the troubles caused by King Sui and Mr. Da behind him.Liu Miantang proposed to temporarily stay in the Duke's Mansion for in-depth investigation and uncover the mystery of the mysterious figure.
