Chapter Three Hundred and Three Please Empress Dowager
It was precisely because of the pressure from the Empress Dowager that Emperor Qianwen decided to give up on Shen Ao. As a result, Aoxue came and taught Yan Fu a lesson. If it weren't for the love between husband and wife, Emperor Qianwen would not have had an easy time. .
This was all the result of obeying the empress dowager's wishes, which almost put me in danger. How could I not be angry about this?
The Empress Dowager is one of the people who knows the secret and knows that Shen Ao is also her grandson. Otherwise, do you really think that you can attend the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet at will just because you have lived in the palace since childhood?
In an ordinary family, a grandma would be very fond of her grandson. In the royal family, this is not the case, simply because there are too many princes and grandsons.
When there are more people, it is inevitable that they will not be able to cover everything. Even if they are all the emperor's grandchildren, they have to be divided into distant and near ones. The empress dowager actually chose the former concubine who had a rebellious intention, and did not choose Shen Ao, which almost led to a disaster. Although Emperor Qianwen didn't say anything about the disaster, he would inevitably have some thoughts in his heart.
From then on, unless necessary, Emperor Qianwen came to the Jixiang Palace to pay his respects less and less often. Even if he came, it was just a formality and a formality. Today he took the initiative to come to have a meal here, then Needless to say, something must have happened.
As mentioned before, when Emperor Qianwen ascended the throne, the Empress Dowager played an active role in promoting it, which is enough to prove that this woman has some tricks. How could such a person not know what happened outside the palace?
Emperor Qianwen came here at this time, probably because he wanted to talk about the marriage with the barbarians. And he probably wanted to use her identity to suppress the ministers.
The Empress Dowager knew clearly that this time the emperor was trying to pull her own banner. But knowing this, could she refuse?
There was a gap between mother and daughter after what happened last time. If she ignores it this time, I am afraid that the relationship between mother and son will become more serious, and their relationship will be even more awkward in the future, and even the emperor will be angry. She, the emperor's biological mother, was not in a good situation in the palace.
Don't think she is the empress dowager, but the empress dowager who has the respect and support of the emperor is completely different from the empress dowager who does not get the emperor's support. Not to mention anything else, just the concubines in the harem, all of them are She is a monkey spirit. If she sees that the emperor has opinions about her, I am afraid that many people will not take her seriously.
This is Jianghu. Jianghu is not only about fighting and killing, but also about human affairs.
"Empress Dowager, everything is ready." Yi Qiu'er, the female official of the Palace of Auspiciousness, stepped forward, crouched slightly, said a blessing and then reported aloud.
"Well, Your Majesty will be here in a moment. All of you who have nothing to do with it, please step aside." The Empress Dowager waved her hands, and she decided to take this opportunity to have a good talk with the Emperor. She could come forward, but it would not be of any use. At most, she wouldn't even know it for a long time. There were some things that she needed to explain clearly to the emperor. At this time, it would be inappropriate for outsiders to be present.
"No." Yi Qiu'er agreed and went to prepare. Soon there was no maid or eunuch in the main hall of Jixiang Palace. Even Yi Qiu'er took the initiative to retreat outside the main hall.
Emperor Qianwen came. When he stepped into the main hall and saw that there was no one else in the huge hall except the empress dowager, he seemed to have thought of something and said to Yan Fu beside him: "You guys Also stay outside, no one is allowed to enter or get close without my will.”
"According to the order." Yan Fu agreed repeatedly, and then turned around easily, blocking the door like a door god, and blocking everyone's idea of taking a peek.
Emperor Qianwen then strode into the main hall, first greeted the Empress Dowager, and then sat down on the prepared chair opposite.
"Emperor, are you trying to embarrass the Ai family again?" When Emperor Qianwen came down, the Empress Dowager asked pre-emptively.
"What do you mean, Queen Mother? You are my mother and the mother of a country. The rise and fall of Daqian is naturally closely related to you, isn't it?" Emperor Qianwen said without giving in. He knew he wanted to convince his mother. It is not easy. After all, this is a woman who has her own ideas and some means. Unlike some concubines in the palace, her knowledge and means are strong enough to leave many people behind. When she comes into contact with such a person , need to be more cautious.
Emperor Qianwen's attitude was a bit tough, causing the Empress Dowager to look at him, seemingly observing him carefully, and then said: "Emperor, you are too tired."
It is not unreasonable to say that Emperor Qianwen was tired. Although he was only in his early forties, his mother was still alive, he had many children and grandchildren, and he was in great power. In the words of later generations, he had reached the pinnacle of his life.
But is this really the case?
Just for power, I have given up family ties.
Didn’t he even send his own son to death not long ago?
Now, as a mother, I am being forced again. Where is the family love?
Just for the sake of power, I gave up friendship.
Can Emperor Qianwen have friendship with others? If he opens his mouth every day, he is in love with you, and if he shuts his mouth, he is my most important minister, but can anyone really get into his heart? I'm afraid he is still using you in the future. Once I find that you have made a big mistake, Then there will be serious consequences, and it is not impossible to even confiscate the family and exterminate the family.
Where does friendship come from such a person? Who dares to talk about friendship with you?
This is also the reason why emperors often call themselves widowers.
Just for power, and gave up love.
There were many concubines in the harem, but how many of them really came together because of love? How many people really liked Emperor Qianwen because of the person he was, not because of his power? How many people could love him?
Today you are the emperor, so naturally everyone will pamper you and love you. If you are not tomorrow, you may even become a prisoner? I'm afraid these women will immediately find a way to end the relationship. In this position, I'm afraid there are really women who like you. I fall in love with you, but I will be disappointed in the end.
The emperor is destined not to put all his love on one woman. He needs to take care of too much.
"Everything is worth it for Da Qian's strength." Faced with his mother's question, Emperor Qian Wen gave an answer that was so decisive and decisive.
Emperors may be ruthless.
But isn’t this an expression of affection?
If the emperor only cares about the feelings of his family and relatives, how can he lead a country and make it strong?
Perhaps the Empress Dowager was a woman and could not understand and appreciate it. But she saw the firmness in Emperor Qianwen's eyes, and she knew that this time she had to agree even if she agreed, or even if she didn't agree.
Otherwise, I am afraid that if she refuses again, her status in the palace will be in jeopardy.
"Okay, Ai Jia promises you. But if the pressure is too great, you, as the emperor, will have to think of other ways in advance. To be honest, your prince is too capable of tossing. If a tree is as beautiful as a tree in the forest, the wind will destroy it. Yeah." The Empress Dowager finally chose to compromise. She still wanted to live a good life for a few more years, but without the support of the emperor, she was afraid that she couldn't do it. Even if she could survive, she would be like a walking zombie. This is extraordinary. What she wants.
"Thank you, Queen Mother." Emperor Qianwen breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the Queen Mother agreeing. This is her mother after all, and she is the person he least wants to deal with. But still, he is a qualified emperor. , he will do anything that is good for the country, even if there is no family affection, love and friendship because of this, he will still go his own way.
As for what the Empress Dowager said about Shen Ao's beauty, Emperor Qianwen naturally felt the same way. But having said that, someone always has to do things, right? Even if there is no Shen Ao today, then maybe there will be Wang Ao. , Li Ao, in short, the change of the country requires someone to constantly work hard and make changes. Even if you meet such a person, of course you must find a way to ensure it.
The Empress Dowager agreed, and the atmosphere of the conversation between mother and son became a bit more relaxed. The Empress Dowager even talked about some of the embarrassing things that happened to Emperor Wen when he was a child, which made the two of them laugh.
Yan Fu, Yi Qiu'er and others standing outside the hall couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after hearing the laughter, and the same relaxed smile appeared on their faces.
This is what slaves do, with the master's will as the center. When the master is happy, they slaves will naturally be happy in their hearts. On the contrary, it will be uncomfortable for them, or even when they are walking on thin ice.
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Morning arrived as scheduled.
It is the day of the Five-Day Dynasty. At this time, all officials of the fifth rank and above in Daliang City can enter the Taiji Hall to discuss state affairs. Even some seventh-rank officials, such as some seventh-rank censors, can also He jumped over the hierarchy and participated in the court meeting and put forward some of his own opinions and opinions.
The imperial dynasty was a big day, and major matters were discussed. Emperor Qianwen always paid great attention to it. Based on the idea of three stooges and supporting Zhuge Liang, Emperor Qianwen always believed that the more courtiers involved, the more unexpected things would happen. More perfect.
But today, he could no longer think like this. Seeing that the hall was almost full of people, and knowing clearly what these people were here for, it was strange that Emperor Qianwen could be happy.
Yan Fu got the signal and shouted loudly to start the morning court. Youben Zaozou and Wuben retired from the court. Yushi Minfu, an official belonging to the Qingwang family, was the first to stand up and speak directly about today's court meeting. The core of the book is the matter of the barbarian national certificate.
Today's imperial meeting will solve exactly this problem. I don't know how many people have received instructions for this, and how many people have done their homework and preparations.
Min Fu was just the first person, and then more and more courtiers came forward. Although they were not of high rank, they could not stand up to the large number of people.
Fan Shitong, Bai Ligui and others were also watching the show and did not say anything, but Emperor Qianwen, who was sitting on the golden dragon chair, still felt like a storm was about to hit his face.