Chapter 17: This little mouth is covered with honey, right?
A figure appears.
He looks to be in his fifties, with half white hair and a serious face, but still somewhat heroic. I think he looked good when he was young.
The most important thing is momentum.
He was sitting on the dragon chariot. Sitting there, he exuded a terrifying aura.
This is Diwei.
It was just a movement of his eyelids, but he had a formidable aura.
Emperor Yongsheng.
A man who truly climbed out of a mountain of corpses, an emperor on horseback.
Gu Jinnian knew something about Emperor Yongsheng, after all, he was his uncle.
Emperor Yongsheng followed Taizu to quell the rebellion when he was young. He went to the battlefield at the age of seven and followed a large number of famous generals to learn warfare.
He killed enemies at the age of ten, and as an adult, he repeatedly performed extraordinary feats.
Even the prince at that time could not quarrel with him, but after the founding of the country, Emperor Taizu only respected Confucianism and passed it on to the elders and younger ones. Naturally, Emperor Yongsheng missed the throne.
It's a pity that God's will played a trick on people. I thought everything would be a foregone conclusion, but I never thought that the prince would suffer from a serious illness and pass away at a young age.
In the end, Taizu overcame all difficulties and insisted on making his grandson the emperor, who was the nephew of Emperor Yongsheng.
What happened next was much simpler. One was afraid of his fourth uncle's rebellion, and the other couldn't hold his breath but also knew that it was inevitable. The uncle and nephew began to fight for decades.
The final winner is Emperor Yongsheng.
Now twelve years have passed, but people in the world have not forgotten this incident. Perhaps it was because of this incident that the emperor worked diligently and personally in governing the country and wanted to prove himself in this way.
Prove to the world that his father chose the wrong person.
Of course, this is just ordinary people's speculation, and no one knows what it is exactly.
The holy meaning is hard to fathom.
However, when Gu Jinnian looked away, the ruler of Daxia also looked over.
The two looked at each other.
Just one glance made Gu Jinnian feel a little uneasy, and when the latter stretched out his hand, the dragon chariot stopped immediately.
And Li, the Princess of Great Xia Ningyue, also noticed her brother.
"Nian'er, your mouth will be sweeter later."
Li gave another warning, then pulled Gu Jinnian and walked towards Emperor Yongsheng.
"Ning Yue meets your Majesty."
"I met my uncle in Jinnian."
As the voice sounded, Princess Ning Yue had already arrived in front of the Emperor of Daxia.
"No gift."
The Emperor of Daxia's voice sounded, and the next moment his eyes fell directly on Gu Jinnian, and then he couldn't help but snorted coldly.
This made Gu Jinnian a little depressed. Didn't everyone say that his uncle loved his nephew? He just snorted coldly when he came up.
Gu Jinnian didn't dare to speak, but he was still mumbling in his heart.
"Ning Yue, why did you come to the palace?"
The Emperor of Daxia withdrew his gaze and looked at Princess Ningyue instead. He knew better, but he still asked questions knowingly.
"His Majesty."
"My sister came to the palace firstly to bring Jin Nian to see the emperor's grandmother, and secondly to avenge her grievances."
Princess Ning Yue spoke out, but she did not shy away from the fact that these servants were there.
"Avenge? What avenge?"
The Emperor of Daxia glanced at his sister. There was no other emotion on his face, but she was a little unhappy.
"Your Majesty, a few days ago, Nian'er was pushed into the water by Yang Kai's daughter and almost drowned. Rumors were also spread everywhere that Nian'er was teasing him first. Now that Nian'er has regained his memory, he can remember the cause and effect."
"The whole thing is just nonsense made by Yang Kai's daughter, confusing right and wrong."
"Now the whole city is talking about it, especially the scholars. Each one is sharper than the other. If we don't stop it, it will become a foregone conclusion in a few days. Wouldn't Nian'er suffer unjust injustice in vain?"
Princess Ningyue doesn't care about her brother's expression, she just says whatever she wants, whether you like it or not.
Sure enough, as soon as he said this, the Emperor of Great Xia became even more cold-hearted.
"unredressed injustice?"
"Your son has been pampered by you, let alone outsiders. Even if I am in the palace, I can often hear about the bad things Jinnian does."
"As soon as I regained my strength, I almost got into a quarrel with the disciples of the Minister of Rites, scolding them for being too old to die."
"Is this the good son you raised?"
The Daxia Emperor's voice had no evil intent, but there was some anger in it.
The several eunuchs and maids around were silent, but they didn't appear particularly panicked.
After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that, how could the emperor be angry with his nephew? It's nothing more than beating and beating.
Real anger is definitely not like this.
When these words came out, Gu Jinnian suddenly understood.
Good guy, Zhou Ning, this bastard, actually went to complain? And he even complained to his own uncle?
Yeah.
Gu Jinnian originally thought that the other party was an adult, and even if he was unhappy, he should resolve it in an adult way.
Didn't expect this?
Just scold him a few words and then file a complaint?
damn thing.
Wait for me.
Gu Jinnian felt an unknown fire in his heart. It was not that others were not allowed to complain, but that the other party was clearly at fault in this matter. If you target me, I will scold you, and forget it.
Now that the relationship is over, let's see who has the tougher skills in the future.
Unexpectedly, he complained directly? And it was definitely not a small matter when this matter reached the emperor's ears.
No matter how big something happened, it would not be too big if it reached the emperor's ears.
But no matter how small a thing is, it will not be too small if it reaches the ears of the emperor.
This is disgusting.
Indirectly destroying the relationship between myself and my uncle.
"Is there such a thing?"
Princess Ning Yue really didn't know about this, so she couldn't help but look at Gu Jinnian.
Feeling his mother's gaze, Gu Jinnian did not look panicked, but said calmly.
"Mother."
"It was Mr. Zhou who caused trouble for the child first. Butler Wang can testify."
Gu Jinnian replied calmly.
As soon as she said these words, Princess Ning Yue's eyes still flashed with a trace of depression. After all, her son is currently controversial. If he causes more trouble, it will be really difficult to get out of the quagmire.
"Master Zhou, did you trouble you first?"
"You are a student, why is he causing trouble for you?"
"Why doesn't he cause trouble for me?"
The Emperor of Daxia was a little angry.
But the next moment, before his mother Li could speak, Gu Jinnian spoke first.
"He is a bit arrogant, but he is not stupid. If he causes trouble for you, isn't he seeking death?"
Gu Jinnian muttered.
As soon as he said this, the Emperor of Daxia couldn't help but be stunned.
Inexplicably speechless.
Good guy, this guy is so brave, he even dares to talk back to the emperor?
"Nian'er, don't talk nonsense."
Princess Ningyue said something, but she was just saying it because she felt that what her son said was right.
"You are just being spoiled."
The Emperor of Daxia was a little angry.
"Uncle, what you said makes no sense."
"You ran away from home at the age of seven and dared to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. It doesn't matter if I scold you for being a showman."
"Besides, it's my fault. If you don't believe me, let him come. My nephew dares to confront him."
Gu Jinnian continued to speak.
Although he knew to be careful about what he said, he also knew that he had to speak clearly about this matter, otherwise he would really be in trouble if he left an impression of disrespect on the emperor's mind.
"You kid, why did you suddenly become so sharp-tongued?"
After hearing Gu Jinnian's answer, Emperor Yongsheng was not angry. Instead, he was curious as to why Gu Jinnian suddenly became so sharp-tongued.
After all, what Gu Jinnian said was not a bad thing, on the contrary, it was something he was proud of.
"uncle."
"The sage said, a gentleman cherishes virtue, while a villain cherishes earthliness."
"I don't think this is arrogant, it's just a normal way of defending the face of the royal family and the Gu family."
Gu Jinnian said with a casual look on his face that he could be called uncle before he was crowned, but after he was crowned, he would be called your majesty, so calling him uncle one after another could be considered as a way to close the relationship.
And these words are from a passage in the Analects of Confucius. The meaning is very simple. A gentleman thinks about virtue, and a villain thinks about interests.
Zhou Ning is causing trouble for me because he is a student of the Minister of Rites, and he just wants to please the Minister of Rites.
As soon as this was said, everyone was a little curious.
Even the Emperor of Daxia couldn't help but show a hint of curiosity.
After all, Gu Jinnian was a role model of a naughty child whether in the Gu family or in the royal family. I didn't expect that he could say such a reasonable thing today.
It's really incredible.
Compared with what I just said, these words are very valuable, like a scholar.
However, surprise is still a surprise, education still needs education.
"Even so, as a student, how can you say such rebellious words? Why do you still curse the Minister of Rites?"
Emperor Yongsheng said something.
Gu Jinnian was also unscrupulous. He could tell that his uncle still had feelings for him, at least he was not completely partial to him.
At the moment, Gu Jinnian continued to speak.
"Uncle, my nephew did this simply because a gentleman speaks his mind."
"Moreover, if the son fails to teach, it is the father's fault."
"Master Zhou made the mistake first. His teacher is the Minister of Rites, so he is naturally responsible."
Gu Jinnian spoke again and gave an answer.
But this time, the Emperor of Daxia was completely surprised.
When did my nephew become so eloquent?
The gentleman who opens his mouth, the gentleman who keeps his mouth shut, have something. Could it be that he got enlightened after a serious illness?
However, as an elder and the emperor of Daxia, naturally he cannot be so casual.
"Suffering a loss is a blessing. What can you do if you have to tolerate it sometimes?"
The Emperor of Daxia said slowly.
As soon as he said this, Gu Jinnian felt helpless.
Isn't this pure moral kidnapping?
"Uncle, my nephew can only wish you blessings like the East Sea."
Gu Jinnian lowered his head and muttered.
Emperor Yongsheng: "..."
All the eunuchs: "..."
In an instant, the surging resentment condensed and sank into the ancient tree, instantly forming a fruit that was several times larger than before.
This surprised Gu Jinnian.
Sure enough, the emperor's grievances are worth money.
Princess Ning Yue on the side was also a little speechless. How could this unlucky child speak?
"Okay, okay."
"It just so happens that I have to ask Yang Kai to handle some official business later. I will handle this matter."
"But one thing is, no matter what, don't talk nonsense. In Jinnian, you haven't reached the top yet, so I won't say anything more about you."
"But if you still rely on your mother's favor and behave recklessly, don't blame me for teaching you a lesson myself."
"Ning Yue, take Jinnian to find the Queen Mother."
When Emperor Yongsheng spoke up, he was really speechless by Gu Jinnian. Is there such a blessing?
I said suffering a loss is a blessing, why don't you give me a whole blessing like the East China Sea?
Good guy, my mouth is covered with honey.
"Then don't bother Your Majesty. I will take my leave first."
Princess Ning Yue paid her respects again, and then left with Gu Jinnian, knowing in her heart what the Emperor of Daxia meant.
"My nephew will retire first, and my uncle will not be too tired to deal with the government affairs."
Gu Jinnian also said something obediently, which made the Emperor of Daxia feel happy.
Although he was a little serious just now, it was because his nephew was playful, and as an elder, he naturally had to educate him well.
What's more, he is an emperor.
But after all, Gu Jinnian is his only nephew, and it still hurts from the bottom of his heart.
As Gu Jinnian and others walked away.
Emperor Yongsheng's eyes suddenly became calm, and there was no trace of smile on his face.
"Wei Xian."
"Tomorrow, I will go to the Hanging Deng Division with my instructions. There are indeed some sounds in the capital that are not clean."
"I don't want to hear such nonsense anymore."
"It just so happens that you and Liu Yan are familiar with the Xuan Deng Department together, so as not to become unfamiliar with the regulations in the future."
When he spoke, his words contained various meanings.
The eunuchs kneeling on both sides suddenly looked extremely surprised, but they buried their heads and couldn't see the joy.
But their bodies still trembled slightly, which showed that the two of them were extremely excited.
About two quarters of an hour later.
Gu Jinnian also followed his mother to Zhaixin Palace.
This is where the Empress Dowager lives.
With the arrival of Princess Ning Yue, maids had been waiting outside the palace for a long time. As soon as they saw Princess Ning Yue, they immediately stepped forward to greet her.
Entering the palace, Gu Jinnian was a little speechless at the strange flowers and strange scenery.
It has to be said that the imperial palace is always the most luxurious building, and any palace inside is not comparable to the Duke's Palace.
Take a walk and watch the lanterns for a while.
Gu Jinnian came to the main hall of the palace.
Stepping into the main hall, I saw an old woman with a kind face, holding a scripture in her hand, squinting her eyes and looking at it carefully.
The old woman was wearing a blue dragon robe, with a nine-jade hairpin in her hair and a string of pearls. She looked extremely luxurious.
This is the Queen Mother of the Great Xia Dynasty, the Queen Mother of Zhou. She served Taizu back then, and she is by no means an ordinary person.
At this time, before Li could speak first, Gu Jinnian had already trotted over.
"Jin Nian pays homage to the Imperial Grandmother."
"I wish the Imperial Grandmother may be as blessed as the East Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains."
Gu Jinnian was smiling and innocent, and he said all kinds of good things as soon as he opened his mouth, which surprised Li.
This is not the first time she has brought Gu Jinnian here. Although Gu Jinnian is relatively close to the imperial grandmother, he has never been like this.
But this was a good thing, she was happy about it and didn't care about anything.
Gu Jinnian, on the other hand, was very direct.
Just kidding, who is this?
The Queen Mother of Daxia.
Who in the world doesn't know that Emperor Yongsheng values filial piety? It can be said that in the entire Daxia, he is the number two figure, and even in some matters, he is the number one figure.
If you are not careful to please, then you are not mentally ill?
"Is the New Year coming?"
"Oh, let Grandma Huang take a look."
Queen Mother Zhou, who was reading a book carefully, suddenly heard Gu Jinnian's voice and couldn't help but look over.
When he saw Gu Jinnian, the smile on his face instantly became dozens of times stronger.
One thing I have to say is that the reason why Gu Jinnian is so favored in the Gu family is that Princess Ning Yue has a transcendent status in the Gu family.
The main reason was because the Queen Mother was particularly fond of Gu Jinnian.
No one understands this.
You said they are related by another generation, and the prince is also the grandson of the Queen Mother, but the prince is not particularly favored by the Queen Mother Zhou.
Maybe it's because of my age.
But there is also a great-grandson.
However, although Empress Dowager Zhou liked her grandson, no one in the entire Zhaixin Palace knew that Empress Dowager Zhou loved her grandson the most.
This is an open secret.
"Ning Yue pays homage to the Queen Mother."
"May the queen mother be as blessed as the East Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains."
At this moment, Li also came forward to say hello to Queen Mother Zhou.
"Okay, okay."
Queen Mother Zhou was extremely happy, but she didn't even look at her daughter. Instead, she pulled Gu Jinnian and said with a distressed face.
"Oh, my dear grandson, why have you lost so much weight?"
"Have you recovered from your illness?"
"Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Would you like grandma to ask the imperial doctor to look at it for you?"
Empress Dowager Zhou looked at Gu Jinnian with a distressed look on her face, and held Gu Jinnian in her old hand, showing her special affection.
"Grandma, Nian'er is fine."
"Grandma, you need to have a good rest. On the way here, my mother told me that when my son was seriously ill, my grandmother would not think about food or food, which would easily hurt her body. I should take good care of her."
When Gu Jinnian spoke up, he actually cared about his grandmother.
Sure enough, when she said these words, Queen Mother Zhou almost burst into tears. She touched Gu Jinnian's head, her heart was full of warmth and touch.
"My grandson is still a good boy. He knows how to love his grandma. It will be nice if grandma sees that you are fine."
"Come on, Nian'er, let's have some snacks."
"Bai Ying, hurry up and ask the imperial kitchen to prepare some spiritual food."
Empress Dowager Zhou was very kind and ordered the eunuchs nearby to prepare spiritual food.
"Here."
The father-in-law on the side nodded immediately, with a smile on his face.
"Mom, Nian'er has just recovered. The imperial doctor said that you can't apply any more supplements. If you do, something will happen."
"Eunuch Baiying, just prepare some fruit food, don't prepare spiritual food."
Princess Ning Yue spoke up and informed Gu Jinnian of the situation.
"Okay, okay, do whatever the imperial doctor says."
"Nian'er, come here and let grandma take a good look at it."
Empress Dowager Zhou nodded casually. She didn't care about this, she was focused on Gu Jinnian.
In the deep courtyard of the palace, even as a queen mother, she is often lonely. Although many concubines in the harem come to pay their respects, these concubines come here and talk and talk just to get jealous.
She was naturally bored, but Gu Jinnian was different. How could he not be happy when his grandson came over?
However, it was at this time.
The maid's voice suddenly sounded.
"Queen Mother."
"The Queen has brought her grandson here."
As the voice sounded, the smile on Queen Mother Zhou's face obviously disappeared.
