The palace is a prison. For the maids and concubines inside, the palace is undoubtedly the most terrifying prison in the world.
In the deep-walled compound, all kinds of intrigues are going on. The women inside want to survive, and even after simple people come in, they will gradually become full of scheming.
Lin Xuan held the plate for the memorial and followed the old prime minister, carefully observing the surroundings. Not to mention, it was really like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, there were novelties everywhere.
The palace compound is really like a maze. Lin Xuan secretly lamented that if he were allowed to walk in it with his feet, he might not be able to get around it even if he walked for several days. Of course, it would be much easier if he flew into the air. Look for one.
Direction, just fly as hard as you can.
"Two prime ministers, please wait here!" The leading eunuch said to the old prime minister and another middle-aged man, and then ran towards a luxurious palace.
There are mighty guards on both sides, and there are two huge gold lions in front. There are 999 steps in total, made entirely of gold bricks.
Lin Xuan secretly sighed. Such a huge project and the material consumption are immeasurable. Even if the steps about three meters wide in front are only covered with a thin layer of gold, it is still an astronomical amount of wealth.
Only then did Lin Xuan truly see the wealth and power of the Longzhong Empire.
"Old Prime Minister has been absent from court for many days. I don't know what the purpose of inviting students to come today is?" The middle-aged man had time to speak at this time. To be honest, he felt uncomfortable waking him up so early in the morning.
But what can he do?
The old prime minister is the elder of the two dynasties and has the right to enter the palace to meet the saints at any time. As the right prime minister, he must accompany the left prime minister when he goes to court. The two are the left and right prime ministers of the country, but almost all officials in the country are
He is respected by the old prime minister.
Why does he want to assist the prince?
Isn't it just to replace the right character before "Prime Minister"?
"Alas, how can I enjoy my happiness at home because your Majesty is not in good health? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is about to succeed to the throne, and it is almost time for him to retire and return to his hometown. I came here today to receive the jade seal according to the rules of my ancestors. You and I will keep it together until the Crown Prince succeeds to the throne.
I can truly enjoy my life in peace." The old prime minister looked like he was ready to die at any moment, and Lin Xuan who was watching from the side secretly admired him.
When it comes to acting skills, I am afraid that even the most popular person in the previous life cannot compare with this old prime minister who has been in officialdom for more than 40 years.
"Oh, so the old prime minister supports the prince?" The middle-aged man looked happy, as long as the old guy nodded, the world would be settled.
So what if Long Nian holds the Iron Guards in his hands? The general trend of the world is beyond his control. Originally, the prince's idea was to persuade the old prime minister to witness his ascension to the throne. As long as he got the old guy's approval, he would get it.
Recognition from people all over the world.
"If I don't support the prince, who should I support? Your Majesty is old, and so am I. It's time to hand over the power in my hands. Originally, I was still looking for an opportunity. Now it seems that the time has come. The prince has both political integrity and talent.
I believe he will be a wise king through the ages!" The old prime minister continued to praise him, and his praise would not pay for his death.
In particular, he mentioned intentionally or unintentionally that he wanted to abdicate. Isn't this a greeting to the person in front of him?
Prime Minister You can be said to be extremely happy at this moment. The task assigned by the prince has been completed. And he is about to realize his wish. From now on, he will really be the one who is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people.
It’s human.
"Old Prime Minister has a strong body, so why are you thinking of retiring from officialdom? The court needs you, His Majesty needs you, the Crown Prince needs you, and the world cannot do without you." Although in his heart he wanted the old guy to hand over the Prime Minister's Seal immediately, he could not speak verbally.
He spoke with great righteousness.
Lin Xuan was listening and wanted to slap him twice, but at this moment, a long and drawn-out voice came from the palace.
"Announcement of the Prime Minister's appearance!"
From the inside to the outside, it was passed down from warrior to warrior orally and reached Lin Xuan's ears in an instant.
The two prime ministers each had their own thoughts and began to climb up the stairs. Not to mention, the emperor really had some ideas.
In order to exercise the physical strength of the officials, they are asked to climb so high every morning. On the one hand, they show their low status, and on the other hand, it prevents the civil servants from not getting exercise and affecting their health. This is a good way to exercise, killing two birds with one stone.
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But this is also relative. The old prime minister was out of breath as soon as he stepped onto the nine steps. The warriors on the side dared to ignore it. The sedan chair that had been prepared had already been brought over.
"I can't do it, I can't do it, I'm getting old!" The old prime minister didn't give in and sat directly on it. The eyes of the prime minister beside him were also full of smiles, but of course he was more jealous.
The Longzhong Empire has regulations that the prime minister only needs to climb nine floors. If he is unable to continue climbing, a sedan will be prepared to carry him up. Of course, this is limited to those over seventy years old.
Therefore, if Prime Minister You wants to sit in this sedan chair, it will take ten years. Of course, whether he can live for ten years is a big question.
Soon, the four of them arrived in front of the palace. The other boy, who was not much different in age from Lin Xuan, but kept his head lowered, was probably the right prime minister.
The grand hall was so majestic that Lin Xuan felt that he could no longer describe it in words.
The door is about ten meters high, and the huge golden characters "Dragon Chariot Palace" on the two-meter plaque look extremely powerful and domineering.
The exquisite carvings and lifelike dragons further highlight the extraordinary nature of this place.
The four of them entered the main hall directly without staying any longer.
Lin Xuan didn't dare to look around anymore. This was the place where the emperor lived, how could he allow people to peep.
There were no masters in the palace, so it was fake at that time. Maybe there were masters from the Mahayana period sitting here.
"Old minister, Zhuo Chen pays homage to Your Majesty!"
"My lord, Kant pays homage to Your Majesty!"
"Long live Long live Long live!"
As if they had made an appointment, the two people shouted long live together, one after the other.
Lin Xuan and the other book boy knelt down on the ground without saying anything. People like them were not even qualified to shout long live. This clearly shows that the feudal imperial power system is very harmful to people.
Lin Xuan cursed in his heart as if he was kneeling to God. This was the first time in his previous life that he had knelt down to an outsider. Even if the other person was the emperor, he always felt awkward.
"Both beauties are equal!" an old and feeble voice sounded from above.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After the two of them finished speaking, they stood up at the same time. Lin Xuan and the man also slowly started filming. You must know that all of this has strict rules. Last night, Lin Xuan did not learn these useless things.
customs.
"Zhuo Chen, I haven't seen you for a long time. Alas, you and I are both old!" the old emperor continued with a sentimental voice, and Lin Xuan also took this opportunity to glance at the so-called emperor.
At first glance, there was no difference. The old emperor's facial muscles had begun to atrophy like an ordinary old man. Wrinkles covered his face. There was no hint of an emperor in his weak look.
Even if he is eighty-five years old, as an emperor, he will not be so haggard. Yes, he is haggard. Just like an abused old man, his eyes are a little gray.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty issued an edict yesterday to enthrone the crown prince, so I came today to collect the jade seal according to the ancestral rules." The old prime minister paused and then said the purpose of his trip.
"Old Prime Minister invited the students here today, and he did follow the rules to get the jade seal." Kant on the side took the words and said respectfully.
At the same time, Lin Xuan also noticed that this man actually nodded slightly to the warriors on both sides of the emperor.
The old emperor was controlled?
Lin Xuan was shocked. If the old emperor was controlled, it would be really difficult to implement the next plan.
"Your Majesty, one more thing I have to do today is to submit to Your Majesty the summary of the whole country for this year." The old prime minister seemed to have noticed that this day was unusual. The warriors around him seemed not to protect the emperor but to have a hidden purpose.
The meaning of surveillance.
Lin Xuan secretly sighed, the eldest prince was really quick in his actions. He was also bold and careful. Now he allowed the old emperor to see the prime minister but at the same time he had people monitor him to avoid any accidents. I guess even if the old emperor still had other thoughts, he probably had a lot of worries.
He won't tell it either.
The old emperor stopped talking and moved the sheep jade ring on his thumb with his right hand. He seemed not to have heard what the old prime minister said.
"Bring it up!" The eunuch on the side saw the old emperor nodding, so he ordered the other young eunuch.
"Wait a minute!" Your Majesty, I can't bear to bother you because you are not feeling well. Why don't you give this trouble to the prince and let him do it for you? The old prime minister hurriedly stopped you and said to the emperor.
Lin Xuan secretly thought that the old prime minister was really smart, which meant that the twists and turns in his hands would not attract the prince's attention. Since he dared to show it to him, how could there be any big suspicion?
"No need, Tian'er is busy with the matter of enthroning at the moment. Let me help him with this small matter for the last time. Although he is a little dizzy, there is still no problem after seeing the twists and turns. What's more, this is just a formality.
, Is it possible that I still can’t trust the Prime Minister?” The old emperor suddenly became alert, and the two old foxes looked at each other knowingly.
It seems that the old emperor received a hint from the old prime minister, and the old prime minister also expressed to the old emperor that he was willing to help him.
Lin Xuan was curious, could these two people have telepathy?
No? Just now the old emperor seemed to have made an ordinary and unnoticed move. Why was he playing with the jade finger in the main hall?
If this is what he told the old prime minister secretly, then how did the old prime minister make the old emperor trust him?
Lin Xuan wondered in his heart, could it be that the old prime minister still wanted to betray him temporarily and finally help the old emperor?
But now the arrow was on the string and had to be fired. Lin Xuan respectfully handed the Zhou Zhe in his hand to the young eunuch.
The little eunuch really didn't do anything and presented it directly to the emperor.
The old prime minister waited with a smile, while Lin Xuan worriedly looked around to see if there was anyone strong. Or in case of an accident, how should he retreat?dd