Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 87 Wind and Smoke Wraps the Sunset (2)
"A bunch of bastards! They actually made me spin around!" As soon as Emperor Yu entered the side hall, he kicked down the copper incense burner standing next to the door. The incense ashes that had been accumulated for several days were scattered on the floor, creating a choking sound.
of dust mist.
"Your Majesty, calm down!" Eunuch Shuangxi and Man Tingfang were so frightened that they all knelt down, lowering their heads and not daring to move.
"Man Tingfang! Investigate this case carefully for me! We must find out the true cause of death of Pingyang Hou and his son, as well as the mastermind behind the scenes!" Emperor Yu gave Man Tingfang an order with a sullen face.
"Yes, I obey the order!" Man Tingfang answered with sincere fear and caution.
"Your Majesty, the dragon body is important, please calm down!" Eunuch Shuangxi immediately ordered someone to serve tea, and he carefully accompanied him.
Emperor Yu finally sat down on the Arhat couch, and Eunuch Shuangxi immediately knelt on the ground and beat his legs for him.
"The person behind the scenes who not only bribed the people in the Imperial Guards and dared to attack the emperor's relatives, but also allowed the Wang family and his son to deal with the aftermath afterwards must have a noble status and vicious tactics. This is not like any minister fighting alone!" Emperor Yu
My mood is a little calmer than before, but it is limited.
Man Tingfang followed his words and asked, "Your Majesty is suspicious. The courtiers jointly committed this crime?"
Emperor Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and curled his lips coldly: "Huh. Most of the conflicts between courtiers are due to competing interests or different positions, and they don't reach the level of murder to vent their anger. In my opinion, this matter is not aimed at Pingyang.
You're really protesting against me!"
Man Tingfang suddenly realized what he meant, and her heart sank immediately, but her face remained calm: "Your Majesty is the emperor who is respected and loved by all people. I firmly believe that no one in the civil and military circles of the dynasty will disrespect you, and no one will dare to kill the emperor's relatives!
"
Emperor Yu stared at him closely and said in a very low voice: "You can investigate this case freely and report anything you find directly to me! However, you must conduct this matter secretly. The current situation is tense, and if you pull the trigger, you will be moved.
Whole body, you must act with caution, lest some people jump over the wall in a hurry! You have a calm temper, I leave it to you to rest assured!"...
"I will definitely live up to the emperor's trust." Man Tingfang bowed her hands in a respectful manner.
After beating his legs, Eunuch Shuangxi turned to beating Emperor Yu's back and pinching his shoulders. The expression on his face also softened a lot, but he was still a volcano that could erupt at any time.
"By the way, there is one more thing I want to hear your opinion on. Once Zhang Heng dies, the position of commander of the Forbidden Army will be vacant. Does Aiqing have any suitable candidates to recommend?" Emperor Yu suddenly changed the topic.
He knew that Zhang Heng's position was being watched by many people. Whether it was Wang Su's group, Xia Yunqing's group, or Liu Bingwen's group, they all hoped to be promoted to this position.
But he didn't want to make the same mistake again! He decided to firmly control the Jinjiawei in his own hands just like he controlled the Censorship Division. Therefore, he must personally select the new leader of the Jinjiawei!
Man Tingfang thought carefully before replying cautiously: "The Golden Armor Guard guards the safety of the capital. This position should not be underestimated. This requires a person who is loyal, capable in both civil and military affairs, has good conduct, and has a good financial background.
.As a result, I am afraid that there is only one person in the DPRK who is qualified for this task!"
Emperor Yu raised his eyebrows and asked, "Oh? Who is he?"
"Of course it's Yan Rong, the son of General Yan!" Man Tingfang bowed and said the name carefully.
Emperor Yu frowned, with anguish on his face: "Yan Rong is quite good, he has a handsome appearance, and his ancestors were military generals for three generations. It would be very suitable for him to hold this position. It's a pity that the person he is loyal to is not me...
"
Man Tingfang quickly bowed deeply and said in fear: "All the people in the world are loyal to your Majesty. There is no doubt about this! What's more, Yan Rong is not a thing in the pool, and he will not be willing to be just a bodyguard. As long as your Majesty is willing
Reuse him, and he will definitely repay your kindness and be loyal to you!"
Emperor Yu knitted his brows into the Chinese character "Chuan" and sighed lightly as if he was worried, neither nodding nor shaking his head.
Man Tingfang knew his hesitation and quickly persuaded further: "Your Majesty, Yan Rong is outstanding and one of the most talented people. It is like a double-edged sword. If you put it in other people's hands, it will stab you. If you can hold it in
In your own hands, you will be invincible in the world!"
"If you love me, I will consider it." Yu Didan
He responded calmly.
But Man Tingfang knew that these words spoke to his heart. Based on his understanding of Emperor Yu, he had already fallen in love with Yan Rong, but he didn't know whether to win him over.
Now that my words have solved the knot for him, it is up to Emperor Yu to weigh the matter next. If he continues to persuade him, it will arouse his suspicion, and then King Yi's arrangements will be in vain!
"My dear father, my dear father!" A clear voice sounded outside the door. It was the eldest prince who came to pay his respects to Emperor Yu.
A handsome young man who was less than twenty years old lifted his robe and stepped forward, walked to the middle of the hall, bowed deeply, and said loudly: "My son, come to pay your respects to your father!"
After Man Tingfang greeted the eldest prince, he quickly bowed to Emperor Yu and said, "If your Majesty has nothing else to do, I will leave first." After receiving permission, he slowly exited the palace.
After greetings, the eldest prince stood upright in the palace, with a very respectful attitude, without saying a word. Only a drop of sweat slowly fell from his temples, and his Adam's apple moved uneasily a few times, as if he was worried.
On the lips, but unable to speak.
Green smoke curled up in the gilt copper incense burner. Through the green smoke, Emperor Yu looked at his only son:
He has a fair, oval face, slanted eyes, and a striking beauty mark between his eyebrows, which often reminded Emperor Yu of some past events he did not want to recall, and a woman he tried his best to forget.
Maybe this is the reason why although the eldest prince is an only son, he doesn't want to see or get close to him!
The eldest prince always faced his father with trepidation and caution, fearing that if he accidentally made him unhappy, his mother would scold him.
Speaking of his queen mother, it is none other than the current queen - Empress Liu. It was Empress Dowager Xiaokang who was chosen by Emperor Yu. Although she came from a famous family, was dignified and beautiful, and had a docile temperament, she never gained the favor of Emperor Yu.
The two have been married for decades, but they have few dragon pets, so she has never been able to conceive a dragon heir. This became her heartache, so she worshiped the Buddha day and night and begged for a son and a half daughter.
But when it comes to having a child, the Bodhisattva may not be all-powerful! When Emperor Yu learned that the Queen was eager to have a child, he simply stopped spending the night in her palace, as if he was secretly warning her to stop thinking about it!
In addition to being arrogant and self-willed, Emperor Yu was most criticized for his lust for beauty. It is said that when he first ascended the throne, during his tour of the south, he fell in love with a famous local prostitute.
The two were deeply in love for several months. Soon after, the woman came to the palace with a baby boy and claimed that she had given birth to a prince. Emperor Yu was furious and immediately ordered the woman to be driven away.
After the empress, who was eager to have a child, heard the news, she ignored the emperor's objections and secretly sent someone to find the woman, and brought the child into the palace to raise her by her side.
This child who suddenly fell from the sky made the queen happy, and from then on, she had thoughts and sustenance in her lonely harem life.
Because of the power of the Queen's natal family and the support of Queen Mother Xiaokang, Emperor Yu had no choice but to recognize his son after a period of trouble.
But at this time, various speculations about the eldest prince's life experience had long been rampant among the people. Emperor Yu never explained and seemed not to care about these rumors.
What’s even stranger is that no matter how much the queen and courtiers persuaded him, he refused to officially put the eldest prince into the jade dish. This was to deny the eldest prince’s identity as the heir and completely cut off his qualifications to inherit the great cause!
"How have you been reading lately?" Emperor Yu imitated the behavior of an ordinary father and asked as usual.
"Go back to my father. A few days ago, the teacher just taught "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", and now I know it by heart." The eldest prince reported truthfully, with a look of dismay on his face.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Yu didn't even say a word of praise, he just asked lightly: "How is the queen doing these days?"
The eldest prince pursed his lips, feeling a little disappointed, but he could only reply respectfully: "The queen has been in front of the Buddha day and night, praying for her father and Beiyu, so she has been sick for a long time due to overwork. In the past few days, she has just had something to do.
Getting better."
Emperor Yu heard this and realized that this was the eldest prince trying to persuade him to go see the queen. He knew without asking that this was what the queen taught him. They had been married for decades, and the queen used this trick every time.
Emperor Yu was so annoyed that he just said "hmm" indifferently and stopped talking.
The eldest prince stood there stupidly. He could see Emperor Yu's displeasure, but he didn't know where he was wrong. He couldn't wait to escape from here, but when he thought that the task assigned to him by the queen had not been completed, he had to bite the bullet and continue.
Leave.
"Father, I have come here with a merciless invitation." After brewing his emotions for a long time, he spoke quietly, his eyes quietly studying Emperor Yu's expression.
Emperor Yu looked at him with a sinking face and asked, "Tell me, what's the unkind invitation?"
The eldest prince said in a forced voice: "Now that Pingyanghou and his son are dead, they have confessed their guilt and were punished. I also ask my father to consider the kindness of the Queen Mother Xiaokang, forgive Pingyanghou and his family, and absolve them of the crime.
.”
Emperor Yu looked at him with eyes that deepened, and he knew clearly in his mind: This was not the eldest prince's original intention, but the queen using the eldest prince's mouth to plead with him. The only person who could make the queen plead for mercy was Liu Bingwen.
Emperor Yu did not expose it, but said indifferently: "Handling this matter this way will arouse public anger."
The eldest prince frowned and thought for a while, then said as if he had made up his mind: "Now that the two of them are dead, those ministers who targeted them have achieved their goals. So, as long as my father no longer pursues the cause of Pingyang Hou's death, those people will not
If you continue to hold on to the case of Marquis Pingyang..."
Emperor Yu frowned, stared at him and asked, "These words are not like what you would say. Did the Queen ask you to come?"
"My son is just worried that my father misses the Queen Mother Xiaokang too much and pursues the matter to the end, which will make people in the court panic. So I thought that since the two of them are dead, if my father no longer pursues their crimes, but also pardons them.
Family. It can not only show your fairness in enforcing the law, but also show your forgiveness and kindness. Isn't it the best of both worlds!" The eldest prince's whole body tensed up, his voice trembled slightly, and a line of sweat dripped from his temples.