Chapter 156 Uncle Guo knelt down and begged for advice
Zheng Guotai's "wait a minute" was a bit unexpected for Gao Pragmatic, but it was also reasonable.
Although he is obviously afraid of Gao Jingshi, whether Zhu Changxun can become the prince is of great significance to the Zheng family. If he doesn't have the courage to gain something from Gao Jingshi today, he really won't be able to explain it after he returns.
"Having said that, I wonder if Brother Zheng has any other advice?" Gao Pingshi didn't look angry at all, he just asked calmly, and there was no trace of joy or anger on Gujing Mubo's face.
Although Zheng Guotai's courage was forced to increase, his eloquence obviously would not improve much because of this, and his words were still straightforward and unmodified: "Situ, my sister is the only favorite in front of the emperor, you must know this...
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After saying this half sentence, Zheng Guotai paused for a moment and carefully looked at Gao Pragmatic's expression. Unfortunately, he did not have enough understanding of Gao Situ's acting skills, so he felt a little uneasy when faced with Gao Pragmatic's unmoved look.
I don’t know whether Gao Pragmatic agrees with this statement.
But since Gao Pingshi didn't say anything, he had no choice but to continue: "... As for the birth mother of the emperor's eldest son, Concubine Wang Gong, the emperor has not only never been lucky again for several years, but has not even taken her to Tianshou Mountain to pay homage.
As for Chang Luo himself, the emperor never summoned him except for New Year's Day and Wanshou Festival (the birthdays of the emperor and the empress dowagers of the two palaces), and the father and son did not see each other more than a few times throughout the year.
On the contrary, the emperor would visit Chang Xun almost every day, and he always liked to hold and tease Chang Xun in person. Even when it came to Chang Xun's expenses, the emperor often personally checked in with him and ordered Pang Bao, Liu Cheng and others to deal with it.
Holy grace is like this, you can see the difference."
Pang Bao and Liu Cheng were both eunuchs from Yikun Palace. Their original status was not high, and they were just two minor servants. However, precisely because of their low status, they could not ingratiate themselves with Huang Mengyu and Chen Ju.
He couldn't even please Zhang Cheng and others. So he gained the trust of Concubine Zheng when she was just a concubine. Needless to say, it naturally improved with the improvement of Concubine Zheng's status. So far, these two
The people have been divided into imperial palaces, and two eunuchs have been established. They are the two rising stars in the inner court.
Gao Pragmatic remained expressionless, just glanced at Zheng Guotai and asked lightly: "What about that?"
Although Zheng Guotai was only glanced at by Gao Pragmatic, he was shocked by such an extremely light demeanor - as if in his eyes, such a holy family member had nothing worth mentioning.
Although he was a little angry, Zheng Guotai was really impressed by what Wang Zhizhen instilled. He thought to himself: Oops, this tried-and-tested skill is not easy to use in front of him. Is his holy family really better than his sister?
Long?
Then I thought again: Yes, it must be so, otherwise my sister would not have suffered a loss a few days ago, and she would not have told me today not to offend Gao Situ.
Zheng Guotai swallowed a mouthful of saliva, forced out a smile, and said: "It's hard to say, but my sister said that the emperor's holy will is so. Gao Situ not only has a friendship with the emperor for ten years, but he is now a member of the imperial court."
Minister, he will be Yuan Fu’s first choice in the future...Does Situ really not consider the emperor’s feelings?”
Gao Pingshi's heart moved, and his brows moved slightly.
For the first time, Zheng Guotai noticed something strange in Gao Pragmatic's face. He couldn't help but get excited and secretly said: Sister, she really has some tricks up her sleeve! Gao Pragmatic is neither profit-seeking nor fame-seeking. He is already a difficult person to get into, but
He still has weaknesses after all! The emperor has a deep relationship with him, and in turn he has a deep relationship with the emperor? As long as the friendship between the emperor and him is used to talk about things, even if he doesn't agree immediately, he will inevitably have to do something.
shake!
Zheng Guotai waited with bated breath for Gao Pragmatic's reaction, and Gao Pragmatic was silent for a moment, and finally spoke up and said slowly: "I have a question to ask, and I wonder if Brother Zheng can answer it for me on behalf of the Imperial Concubine?
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Zheng Guotai was afraid of Gao Pragmatism and refused to let go, but he was not afraid of what Gao Pragmatism would ask. He immediately patted his chest and said, "As for Situ, if you have any questions, just ask. Guotai knows everything and will tell you everything!"
Gao pragmatic nodded slightly and asked softly: "The imperial concubine is so favored, don't you want to be the mother of the world one day?"
Although Gao Pragmatic's voice was soft when he asked this question, Zheng Guotai was so shocked that his whole body trembled. He glanced around subconsciously, and replied in a low voice furtively: "Situ... this is, yes.
What's the meaning?"
Gao pragmatic smiled slightly, but seemed a little disappointed. He sighed and shook his head and said: "It seems that the imperial concubine did not see the sinister nature of Wang Taicang's plan. It's a pity, it's a pity."
After Zheng Guotai heard this, he was even more frightened and asked hurriedly: "What is the interpretation of Situ's words?"
Gao Pragmatic was puzzled. He picked up the tea cup and gently wiped away the non-existent floating tea foam with the cup lid, then took a sip, extremely leisurely, but still refused to speak.
Zheng Guotai's mind was full of "the sinister part of Wang Taicang's plan", but he couldn't think of anything at all. In just ten breaths, he was already sweating all over his head.
Gao pragmatic just pretended not to be seen and drank tea peacefully. Zheng Guotai became even more anxious when he saw it. He thought about it for a moment, still confused, and finally couldn't help it anymore. He stood up and "thumped"
He knelt down in front of Gao Pingshi and said pleadingly: "Situ, Cathay knows that you are extremely resourceful. No matter how sinister Wang Xijue is, he can't escape your notice..."
Gao Pragmatic was indifferent and didn't even make any gestures to help him up. When Zheng Guotai saw it, he was even more sure that Wang Xijue's method was evil. He didn't care about losing face, so he knelt and "walked" forward for two steps, holding Gao Pragmatic's hand.
One of his calves begged bitterly: "Situ, please save me... No, please Situ, please save my sister, Cathay Pacific will just be a cow or a horse in the future..."
"There is no need to be a cow or a horse. There is no shortage of people in our hall who are willing to be a cow or a horse... Just get up and speak."
Zheng Guotai originally wanted to cheat, but his pragmatic tone, although not harsh, contained an indescribable coercion that made Zheng Guotai almost subconsciously get up from the ground.
Zheng Guotai stood in front of him at a loss, as if he was a suspect who had committed a capital crime and was waiting to be punished. His life and death were in Gao Pragmatic's hands.
This was actually an uncle of the state. Gao Pingshi saw it and couldn't help but shake his head slightly in his heart. Although the harem system of the Ming Dynasty ensured that the natal families of the queen and beloved concubines had no ability to interfere in the government affairs, there were really too many idiot relatives.
"Brother Zheng, you should know that the Headquarters had no intention of saying these words."
"Yes, yes, yes, Cathay understands, Cathay understands." Zheng Guotai grumbled and added: "Situ Dan gave me one or two pointers today. Sister, I will definitely remember them in my heart, and I, the Zheng family, will never forget them."
Gao Jingshi did not comment, but just kept to himself and continued: "Even if the headquarters supports the third son of the emperor regarding the matter of worshiping the queen as his legitimate mother, do you think everything will be fine?"
Zheng Guotai didn't understand the meaning for a moment and was stunned and didn't answer.
Gao pragmatic already knew that the uncle-in-law was basically a fool, and he didn't bother to wait for him to understand. He asked directly: "What if the final result is that the two princes Chang Luo and Chang Xun worship the queen as their legitimate mother at the same time?"
Zheng Guotai was stunned: "At the same time, he worships the queen as his legitimate mother?"
Gao Pangshi said calmly: "Is there any doubt about this? The courtiers were divided into two groups. One group supported the eldest son of the emperor, and the other group supported the third son of the emperor. In the end, they couldn't get anything out of it, so they just bowed together and found a compromise. This is not me.
Something that happens all the time?"
"Ah, this..." No matter how stupid Zheng Guotai is, he can still hear something bad behind this, and said in surprise: "Isn't this all the time in vain?"
Gao Jingshi spread his hands slightly: "Yes, everyone has worshiped the queen as their legitimate mother, but the eldest son of the emperor still occupies the title of 'long'. Which side has the advantage?"
Zheng Guotai's back felt cold, and he swallowed a mouthful of spit: "Dayi... is still in Chang Luo." Then he immediately felt that this was not a good thing, and added: "But Holy Favor is still in Chang Xun!"
Gao pragmatic shook his head: "Then the imperial concubine will suffer a big loss here."
"Why is my sister involved again?" Zheng Guotai was a little confused and asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"You have forgotten the premise of this matter." Gao Jingshi said calmly: "The reason why Wang Taicang wanted to encourage the eldest son of the emperor to worship the queen as his legitimate mother was to separate the identities of Concubine Wang Gong and the eldest son of the emperor, so as to prevent the emperor from treating Concubine Wang Gong.
The dissatisfaction was directed towards the eldest son of the emperor.
If in the end it is the eldest son of the emperor and the third son of the emperor worships the queen as his legitimate mother, the situation will be completely different. Separating the identities of the eldest son of the emperor and Concubine Wang Gong is a blessing rather than a curse; if the identities of the third son of the emperor and the imperial concubine are separated...
…Brother Zheng, do you think this is a blessing or a curse?”
"Ah!" Zheng Guotai actually didn't fully understand the implication of Gao Pragmatic's words, but subconsciously he already felt that something was not good.
Gao Pragmatic was still finishing his attack, and continued: "Besides, if you look at this matter from the other side, it would be even worse: Concubine Wang Gong was not favored, and she was separated from the eldest son of the emperor. If the eldest son of the emperor can one day dominate the world,
Even if she was already in power at that time, she would still have to be named queen. Although she was unfortunate in life, her reputation after death was completely expected.
But what about the imperial concubine? Regardless of the fact that her posthumous reputation is not guaranteed, she is even destined to die in a major event..."
Although Zheng Guotai couldn't keep up with his thoughts, he still hurriedly asked: "What's the big deal?"
Gao pragmatic sighed and said: "Originally, with the imperial concubine being so favored, she might... have the opportunity to honor the world as a mother. But once the third son of the emperor worships the empress as his legitimate mother, it will affirm the empress in another way.
The status of the empress is irreplaceable, and no one among the concubines in the harem can surpass her.
In this way, the status of the imperial concubine has reached its peak, and she will always be inferior to the empress. On the other hand, if nothing else happens between the two princes, if the imperial concubine becomes the queen one day, the third emperor will be the queen.
The legitimate son status that the son could easily obtain has disappeared with it... The sinister nature of Wang Taicang's plan, does Brother Zheng understand now?"
Zheng Guotai was stunned. Gao Pingshi's words took many twists and turns, and it was indeed a bit convoluted, but he felt that he roughly understood the meaning.
To put it simply, if nothing changes, Ajie actually still has a chance to replace the queen and take over the world as her mother. In this way, Chang Xun does not have to do anything and just let nature take its course and obtain the status of legitimate son, and he will naturally become the crown prince.
On the other hand, if Chang Luo and Chang Xun both worshiped the empress as their legitimate mothers, then in name, Concubine Wang Gong and Ajie would have nothing to do with their sons. Their mothers were both empresses. This actually consolidated the empress's status as empress.
status, weakening the sense of existence of their biological mother.
If this is the case, not only will Ajie never have the chance to aspire to the throne of queen in this life, but Chang Xun's disadvantage will still exist - because Chang Luo is still the elder brother, and he is also the eldest son.
Zheng Guotai was shocked again and was covered in cold sweat. Even the soles of his feet were wet with sweat.
Straight motherfucker! Wang Xijue, you are a vicious villain who gave birth to a son without an asshole. You almost tricked our Zheng family to death! What a bastard, why did our Zheng family offend you? Do you want to harm us like this?
Zheng Guotai was furious and frightened. He hurriedly asked: "Situ, are you really Zhuge Liang alive? You are the only one who can see through Wang Xijue's sinister tricks at a glance. It's just that he designed it like this. I, the Zheng family, can't accept it."
No, not even if you don’t accept the move. You are really a wolf in front and a tiger in the back. You are in a dilemma, and... I also ask Situ to point out a clear path for us. In the future, neither the imperial concubine nor Chang Xun will definitely be able to do it when they grow up.
I will forget your life-saving grace today!"
This time Zheng Guotai actually behaved a little better and did not include himself in the story. He only mentioned the imperial concubine and the third son of the emperor, and emphasized the words "life-saving grace" very seriously.
The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring of water, not to mention the kindness of saving a life?
Gao Pangshi had just made it clear that he was not interested in "Shangfu" as a way of repaying his gratitude. However, Zheng Guotai could not think of any other way of repaying his gratitude at the moment, and he did not dare to agree without the approval of Concubine Zheng. However, he emphasized that "life-saving"
"Well" can never be wrong.
Gao Pragmatic still made no objection to repaying his gratitude, and just sighed: "If this matter were easy to handle, Wang Taicang wouldn't have the momentum he has in recent days."
Although Zheng Guotai is not smart, he is not confused at this moment. He is a bold writer in the world, the most handsome writer, and the number one scholar in six poems. If he can't think of a way, then there is no point in looking for others by himself.
So Zheng Guotai seemed very determined and knelt down to plead again, saying: "Please Situ, for the sake of the emperor, please save my sister and save Chang Xun!"
Gao pragmatic breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Zheng Guotai who was kneeling on the ground and thought to himself: You finally said something smart today. With this sentence "for the sake of the emperor", it will appear true to me if I speak again.
The more there are, the more reliable the reasons will be.
"Hey, Brother Zheng, please get up." Gao Pragmatic stretched out his hand to help, but Zheng Guotai did not move at all.
Gao pragmatic looked like he had no choice but to sigh again: "Okay, okay, for the sake of the emperor, I will make an exception and say a few more words today... wake up and listen."
Zheng Guotai then stood up in great surprise and threw out a bunch of flattery words as if they were free of charge.
Gao Pragmatic waved to him, and Zheng Guotai quickly shut up obediently and hurriedly came over.
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