"Explain it." Emperor Qianwen nodded, but his face that was calm just now became furious, and he looked like he was inexhaustibly angry.
When the prince entered the Yangxin Hall, what he saw was Emperor Qianwen whose face was full of anger. This made his heart tighten, and he was thinking about whether his trip was correct and whether he should say those words.
Speaking of the prince, his mood from morning to now can be described as a roller coaster.
First, when they got up early in the morning, the servants reported that Xu Liang, the chief guard of the East Palace, had been killed and his body was missing. Then someone came to report that the three dead soldiers of the Jin Dynasty hiding in Gudao Street had also become headless corpses. The appearance is the same as that of Xu Liang, the captain of the bodyguard.
Four of his subordinates were killed one after another. How could the prince's face look good? I wonder if the killer was targeting him, would his head have to be moved now?
Before anyone could fully wake up from the panic, news came again that Shen Ao left the Heavenly Prison and went to Hanshan Temple. It was the Chief Manager Yanfu and Master Awakening who accompanied him. Isn't this right? Do you think others are innocent?
Then who do you think you are?
So many guards died and he was injured. Does that matter? Is he still the prince of Daqian and the future emperor?
Just when the prince was a little discouraged, wondering if his father was going to abandon him, another news came. This time it was finally good news. He wanted to make his mother the queen. Things changed so quickly, and the prince suddenly Time can't accept it.
Now that his mother has become the queen, wouldn't his position as the crown prince become more stable? It seems that his father and the emperor's grandmother are still optimistic about him. They may have had no choice but to let Shen Ao go, but they undoubtedly have no intention of inheriting the throne. The change. Thinking of this, the prince's face became radiant again, and then many ministers came to congratulate him. At that moment, the prince's face turned into a flower with a smile.
However, the good times did not last long, and soon new news came. It was said that many ministers were opposed to the concubine of Emperor Li. Not only that, they also dug up some old events in Yaohua Palace in recent years. It was really a picture. I want to dig up your old grave and settle accounts with you.
At this moment, the prince knew that it was time to express his position. He decided to go to the palace to intercede with his father, reprimand those who did not want to see his good, seek justice for his mother, and do what he should do for his mother to become the queen. effort.
When the prince came, what he saw was Emperor Qianwen's angry face. He didn't know why his father was angry, and he didn't know what to say. What if his father was angry with his mother? If he begs for mercy at that time, will it cause Thunder's wrath? In that case, the gains outweigh the losses.
"Oh, the prince is here, get up quickly. Alas, the prince has been wronged about the matter of Duke Zhongguo. It is really Master Awakening who suddenly intervened and said that he dreamed of the Buddha and went to find your imperial grandmother early in the morning. You also know that you The Imperial Grandmother is the person who trusts what the Buddha said the most, and finally decided to let Lord Zhong Guo go. I want to be filial and not make your Imperial Grandmother angry, so...the Prince can understand, right?"
Emperor Qianwen spoke, not reprimanding, but just explaining. This made the prince feel reassured.
As the emperor of a country, it is already an attitude to be able to explain to you for some things. The prince was also touched. In fact, it is not important in his eyes whether to punish Shen Ao or not. The most important thing is that his father’s attitude towards him is own attitude.
Now that he knew Emperor Qianwen's attitude, the prince's high-spirited heart was relieved. He said with a moved face, "Father is worried about Xin'er. Xin'er thanks his father for his consideration and understanding." The Royal Grandmother’s decision.”
"Okay, okay, the prince still has a righteous heart. I am very relieved, very relieved." Emperor Qianwen pretended to be happy and laughed.
The prince also laughed because of this. But after a while of laughter, seeing that Emperor Qianwen did not say anything about his mother's conferment, he took the opportunity to ask tentatively, "Father, have you heard that someone has impeached your mother?"
"Well, talking about this matter makes me angry. These ministers have to block and interfere with my establishment of a queen. It really makes me angry. Look, these are memorials of impeachment." Emperor Qianwen He casually pointed at the memorials on and beside the Long Case.
The prince couldn't help but swallowed when he looked at the memorials, which together were taller than anyone else. He knew that this time, in addition to the courtiers who supported him, other ministers were afraid that many neutral ministers would also be memorialized. Otherwise, there would not be such a scale.
Seeing the change in the prince's face, Emperor Qianwen said again: "Look, these ministers are talking about my family affairs. It is really irritating and irritating."
"Yes, Emperor Father, it is Father's family matter who will be chosen as mother, and outsiders should not interfere. These ministers clearly have ulterior motives." The prince quickly expressed his attitude in response to Emperor Qianwen's words.
"They have ulterior motives. But..." Emperor Qianwen then changed his tone and sighed: "But the title of queen is also a major matter for a country. The position of mother of the country cannot be obtained by those who have both ability and political integrity. The officials have submitted a memorial to show their intentions. Attitude is also part of the responsibility, and I cannot criticize harshly, let alone ignore their opinions."
"Ah!" Hearing that his father seemed to want to listen to the opinions of these ministers, wouldn't that mean that his mother's enthronement would be far away? At this moment, the prince's face changed drastically, and pain overflowed on his face.
"Well, Prince, there is no need to worry too much. This matter was decided jointly by me and your royal grandmother. It is not easy for these ministers to deny the farewell. In my opinion, this matter is still feasible, and it is still possible. It will fall on the crown prince." Emperor Qianwen knew it was time to use his trump card. This was his fundamental goal in advocating for the establishment of a queen.
Hearing that the matter had slowed down, the prince's face also showed joy and he said: "Father, I don't know what I want my son to do. As long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to do it."
"Okay, I know that the prince will definitely disappoint me. Well, this matter can be easily solved. As long as the King of Jin can hand over the military power to the prince, then there will be enough strength to support your mother as the queen, with such a large army. How can others dare to say anything in this town?" Emperor Qianwen spoke out his request while laughing and joking. He was also telling the prince that after you gain the military power of your uncle, King Jin, you will not only be able to secure the position of prince, but also be able to secure your position as prince. Your mother's appointment as queen will also be carried out at the same time. At that time, the crown prince's position will be unbreakable, and the future of the country will be successfully handed over to your hands.
"ah?"
He never expected this condition. The prince was stunned for a moment, a little at a loss.
It is true that his uncle, King Jin, has been supporting him to win the throne of emperor. Only if he becomes the new king, the descendants of King Jin can live a better life and his power will be more stable, but this does not mean that he will have complete power as a general. Leave it to yourself.
The reason why the vassal kings have autonomy is like a country within a country, which makes Emperor Qianwen jealous. They can even disobey the holy orders in many cases. Isn't it because they have military power? If they don't have military power, they are waiting to be slaughtered. Lamb, who will look at them seriously at that time? Who will take them seriously?
It is no exaggeration to say that military power is the root of all foreign vassal kings. Without the root, they will become duckweeds, who do not know where they will float in the future. It is even possible that one day they will be picked up at will and then abandoned. Even knowing this, would my uncle give up his military power?
The prince was really unsure about this matter. But facing his father's longing eyes, he could not refuse immediately. After thinking about it, he had to say: "This matter is of great importance. Please give me some time and let me contact you." The King of Jin is answering."
"Yes, this matter is a big one and needs to be discussed carefully. Then the prince will go back and contact the King of Jin. The father and the emperor will also put down these troubles first. How about making the final decision after the results are known?"
Emperor Qianwen was telling the prince, whether your queen mother can become a queen and the mother of the country depends on whether you can accomplish this matter. If it is accomplished, everything is easy to say, but if it is not accomplished, it is estimated that the matter of becoming the empress will not be done. Let it go.
"Yes, I obey my father's holy will." The prince had no reason not to agree, and he had no choice but to agree, so he could only say it reluctantly.
The prince finally left, and the matter of naming Emperor Li as his concubine came to an end. The development of the matter now fell into the hands of the prince, and he himself did not return directly to the East Palace, but went to Yaohua Palace. Obviously He would first discuss such a big matter with his mother.
Concubine Li Huang didn't know whether she should be angry or happy in the palace at this time.
At noon, Jixiang Palace sent word that the Empress Dowager wanted to see her. After learning that Shen Ao had been released, Concubine Li left with anger. Who would have thought that the Empress Dowager would throw her out without waiting for her to express her grievances? He wanted to make her his queen and congratulate Concubine Li, so he just left the matter of Shen Ao out of mind.
Returning to Yaohua Palace happily, Concubine Li Huang was ready to wait for the Emperor's seal and the arrival of the Queen's Ceremony. Unexpectedly, just after having lunch happily, the female officer Chunchan sent a new one According to the news, the ministers’ objections to the establishment of the queen were not even mentioned in the Dragon Case of the Yangxin Palace. Some people even used the eunuchs and maids who died in the Yaohua Palace over the years, using all kinds of vicious and sinister words. on her body.
As if someone had given her a headache, Concubine Li lay back on the bed, feeling listless. At this time, the prince came. After driving Chun Chan and others out of the palace, the prince told the details of the meeting with the emperor. .
To the prince's surprise, Concubine Li did not scream that it was impossible, nor did she say that this was the emperor's conspiracy. Instead, after pondering for a moment, she suddenly looked up at the prince and said, "Xin'er, you Have you ever thought about how you would govern this country if one day you became the emperor?"