[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law":3,"chapter-the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-997":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1544182,2006,"Chapter 997 - 997 992 He Will Not Enter the Palace to Request a Title","the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-997",997,"\u003Cp>997: Chapter 992: He Will Not Enter the Palace to Request a Title 997: Chapter 992: He Will Not Enter the Palace to Request a Title Gu Youyou sighed with relief before continuing her search for Jin Zijin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had managed to send Searcy away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Searcy had shifted from working undercover to openly serving as a doctor at Jisheng Hall; suddenly not showing up would likely cause issues at Jisheng Hall again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed necessary to resolve the matter with King Jin as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Crown Prince Residence, the maids included spies for the Empress, and their every move quickly reached the Empress’ ears, including King Jin’s interest in a female doctor close to Gu Youyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring King Jin to me,” the Empress commanded furiously, often losing her composure since Jin Zijin’s return to court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress had risen early that day, expecting Gu Youyou to visit the palace to offer her greetings and tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she learned that both of them had only gotten out of bed at noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greetings with tea?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonsense, they did not regard her as their mother and had no intention of offering tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A running eunuch had already left the palace to find King Jin, as Lady Li whispered to the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crown Prince was supposed to come to the palace today to request his title, a matter of great importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he sleep until the sun was high in the sky?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, request his title?” the Empress scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Emperor has already honored King Jin and Prince Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What more can be bestowed upon him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the legitimate eldest son, he cannot be given a title lower than his younger brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the title of Crown Prince, there isn’t likely anything else that would catch his eye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Li, startled, found the Empress’ reasoning sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, why would he abandon his senior brother duties in the Tianzong and return to be a prince?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Lady Li was aware of matters unearthed in Lotus Village; it seemed Jin Zijin could no longer endure solitude and wanted to marry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, her aged face broke into a reminiscent smile, and she flattered the Empress: “Your Majesty, since he cannot bear the solitude and seeks common pleasures, why not cater to his preferences?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are so many young ladies in Beijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the nation’s mother, it is natural for you to take extra care in arranging marriages for the Imperial sons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress, remembering a report from a Palace Attendant that embarrassed her, agreed with Lady Li’s logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, by tradition, a chief wife must be in the palace for a month before a consort can be married, and a consort must be in the palace for a month before taking concubines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, within a month, she would have enough time to find a woman to trouble Gu Youyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, King Jin arrived, still looking unwell from the previous night’s drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, for what reason have you summoned your son?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kneel,” the Empress commanded sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no outsiders in the hall, only the Empress, Lady Li, and King Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Jin sobered up considerably at the Empress’ shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, what has upset you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress said, “I heard you’ve taken an interest in a female doctor who often visits Jisheng Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she one of Gu Youyou’s associates?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Jin’s expression darkened, his mind racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who had told Mother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His own people were very loyal; it was unlikely this information had leaked from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he had drunk too much yesterday at Jin Zijin’s residence, behaved inappropriately, and been spotted by a spy Mother had placed there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it true?” the Empress pressed, seeing his evasive look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!” King Jin replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recently, I fell ill, and the Imperial Physician was helpless; out of necessity, I visited Jisheng Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My multiple visits to Jisheng Hall were solely to seek treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did not inform Mother to spare her worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress’s demeanor softened somewhat, and she signaled to Lady Li with her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding, Lady Li bowed and exited.\u003C\u002Fp>",687,"2026-06-06T06:55:01.727Z",1,"novelbin.me","1d1a325f83ae492306d6d25bec574f3e54467708aa55ed376d61ef15780f7f15","the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-998","the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-996",1812,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]