Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Nine: Mother's World
Chapter 139: Mother’s Ceremony in the World
Kunning Palace.
The incense burner in the palace was buzzing, and the sound of the piano came from the distance, which seemed far and near, misty and impermanent.
It's just that this harp... there seems to be a faint murderous intent, and the person who plays the harp seems to be in a lot of mood swings.
At that time, the running water was gurgling, and sometimes the sound of the piano floated into the palace. Zhu Youtang couldn't help but smile bitterly at Queen Zhang.
Empress Zhang woke up faintly and regained some of her color. However, the imperial doctor ordered her to rest more, and Zhu Youtang did not let her put on her shoes.
Empress Zhang said quietly: "Duoduo's piano skills are good, but why is the sound so bright?"
Zhu Youtang thought for a while, thoughtfully, and said: "She seems to be in a bad mood, that's all, don't worry about her."
Empress Zhang raised her eyes and glanced at Zhu Youtang, and said: "Your Majesty, your eyebrows are not clear, is there something on your mind?"
Zhu Youtang smiled, tucked the quilt into Queen Zhang, stood up from the edge of the couch, and said slowly: "I'm thinking about that Liu Chengfeng."
"Huh?" Queen Zhang couldn't help laughing and said, "Thanks to him this time. If it weren't for him, I would have been in danger of losing my life. This man is actually a capable person."
Zhu Youtang smiled and shook his head. He walked to the palace lantern and saw the flames dancing in the palace gauze cover, emitting a light red light, which made Zhu Youtang's face blush a little. Zhu Youtang took a deep breath.
, said: "This is Xiao He who succeeds and Xiao He who fails. Who wrote the Qingfeng newspaper article?"
Queen Zhang looked puzzled.
Zhu Youtang said: "It was he who wrote this article. This article is to force me to pardon him. I know that this is his trick, but I can't do anything about it..." Zhu Youtang couldn't help but smile and mocked himself: "
That’s why I can’t see through him. This man is bold, but he is also proficient in medical skills and has cured my stubborn illness. He also gets along very well with the prince. For example, the prince has grown up a lot in these days, and his knowledge has also improved."
Empress Zhang couldn't help but said in surprise: "Isn't he afraid that His Majesty and I will punish him?"
Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "This is his strength, he is bold, but also smart. My temperament has probably been figured out by him. I have never punished crimes with words, nor am I fond of killing. Even if I guess,
Even though his trick was revealed, I still have to defend him, because his article has connected him with the queen, forcing me to protect him."
"But..." Zhu Youtang smiled slightly and continued: "It would be fine if people like Li Xueshi or Prince Ning used these tricks, but it happened that the person who used this method was a young man. This person had deep thoughts in his heart.
I couldn’t figure out what I was thinking about.”
Thinking that the article was actually used by Liu Chengfeng to protect himself, Empress Zhang breathed a sigh of relief. If the article was the scholar's idea, she was most nervous. Although she was frightened this time, she finally saved the day.
The queen was kind-hearted and relieved, and then said: "Your Majesty, I want to ask you, is Liu Chengfeng guilty?"
Zhu Youtang said: "Of course there is no guilt. This civil uprising has been thoroughly investigated. It was someone behind the scenes who was instigating it and had a certain intention. If he hadn't suppressed it in time, I'm afraid things would have gotten worse."
Empress Zhang smiled sweetly and said, "Does this mean he has achieved merit?"
Zhu Youtang did not deny it, nor did he admit it. Some things are like this. If you have merit, you must not publicize it with great fanfare. So even if Zhu Youtang was furious, he just gave Liu Chengfeng a chance to balance the merits and demerits, because this incident
After all, blood was shed. Liu Chengfeng's purpose in doing things was blameless, but his methods were bloody.
Empress Zhang breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Obviously he is a meritorious minister, but your Majesty and all the officials in the court want to add guilt, but they have to rely on slandering me to protect themselves. Such people are pitiful. Your Majesty only blames him for his tricks.
There are many reasons, but I never thought that without this article, the heroes of the Ming Dynasty would have been guilty of unpardonable crimes."
After hearing this, Zhu Youtang felt a little ashamed on his face. If Queen Zhang hadn't reminded him, he would have been unkind as an emperor. If he had even expressed support at that time, why would he have reached this point?
Zhu Youtang breathed a sigh of relief and said: "The queen is right, but I was also wrong first."
The only emperor who can say these words from ancient times to the present is Zhu Youtang. Zhu Youtang is different from others. His childhood experience has made him have an indifferent attitude towards many things. As you can imagine,
He can even forgive people like Concubine Zheng who killed her mother, whether it was true or false, this shows his broad-mindedness.
Zhu Youtang smiled, put his index finger gently on the black nanmu lampstand, and said slowly: "But Liu Chengfeng is still an interesting person after all. When I was so old, I wasn't as free and easy as him. At that time...
"Zhu Youtang clasped his hands and frowned slightly, as if he was picking up fragments of long-lost memories, and said slowly: "At that time, I was always submissive when meeting people, especially when facing my father and Imperial Concubine Zheng.
, my sweetheart will jump out of fear."
Empress Zhang smiled sweetly. The memories they had for a long time seemed to be related to the memories of Zhu Youtang and Concubine Zheng. In addition to the fear and fear in those days of adversity, there was more tenderness about sharing weal and woe. Empress Zhang's
There was an unconcealable luster in his eyes, and he said quietly: "If Your Majesty had been too arrogant at that time, I am afraid that you and I would not be here today. This is because Mrs. Zheng is narrow-minded and will retaliate for her hatred, so Your Majesty has to walk on thin ice. But Liu Chengfeng can
Zhang Yang is because of your majesty's broad mind. Otherwise, with Liu Chengfeng's wisdom, how would he dare to make such a mistake? He is sure that your majesty is a good person."
Zhu Youtang laughed and said, "When you say this, it's like Liu Chengfeng flattered me." He slowly walked to the couch, held Queen Zhang's hand, looked at Queen Zhang deeply and said:
"I was really frightened just now. Now that I see the Queen's strong body, I think of those days in the past when all the hardships were rewarded with joy."
The tenderness between these two people has not lasted too long. In the distant pavilions, the music of the piano became louder again, and the killing energy came out majestic, like thousands of troops galloping. Zhu Youtang couldn't help but shook his head and said: "This daughter
, but why do you have the spirit of a man?"
Empress Zhang glanced at Zhu Youtang resentfully and said angrily: "Who can blame this? It's just that your Majesty is too indulgent."
Zhu Youtang thought for a while, couldn't help but smile and said: "Okay, it's all my fault. By the way, the queen's birthday will be in a few days, do you want to make a good arrangements for it?"
There are only a few emperors who can remember their wives' birthdays from ancient times to the present. Empress Zhang couldn't help laughing and said: "What are you doing? It's not good to alarm others. It would be better for Your Majesty and his concubine to call Hou Zhao and Duo in the palace."
Let's come together and have a meal at will."
Zhu Youtang shook his head and said: "If you had done this in previous years, I would have followed you. But Liu Chengfeng wrote such an article, but he can no longer be hasty. I want the world to see how the mother of the country behaves."
All in the world. You don’t need to say anything more. I will take care of this matter. I just invite some people to come to the palace to celebrate my birthday. I will follow you in terms of selection. You draw up a list and I will ask people to go to the golden book to invite them.
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Empress Zhang had no choice but to agree.
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Honglu Temple became deserted again. The feudal kings bid farewell to their holy masters one after another and returned to their respective vassals. Naturally, the servants and retinues were taken away with them. The servants of Honglu Temple were finally free, and many people took advantage of the opportunity.
During this time, many people asked for leave.
The weather has turned cooler, especially in Beijing. When the autumn wind blows, the streets are already feeling dry and cold.
Prince Ning and his son came from Nanchang. They couldn't stand the weather in Beijing, so they both put on gold silk jackets and asked people to light a charcoal fire in the room. As if it wasn't warm enough, they asked people to close the doors and windows.
Close it tight.
The hot charcoal fire in the charcoal basin gave off a golden glow with a hint of heat, and the lanterns hanging on the walls also illuminated the room brightly.
Logically speaking, they should have returned to join the feudal clan a few days ago. However, because of the incident in the palace, both of them were injured. Although the injuries had been healed long ago, the palace was considerate and issued an imperial edict to allow them to do so.
After staying in the capital for a few more days, the father and son were not polite at all and settled down.
The difference between the capital city and the vassal territory is really huge. If they stay for a day longer, the father and son will become even more angry. Coupled with the humiliation in the Forbidden City, Zhu Chenhao's mood in particular has become even more irritable.
This morning, because an attendant was late in saluting, Zhu Chenhao gave him thirty lashes. Zhu Chenhao, with a stern look on his face, was sitting in this room looking at his father in a daze.
But Prince Ning Zhu Jinjun half-opened his eyes and said calmly: "Chen Hao, what do you think?"
Zhu Chenhao hesitated for a moment and said bitterly: "I thought Liu Chengfeng would definitely die without a burial this time, but who knew that this could still let him escape. Father, you have always said that there are three people in this capital that you must be afraid of. This is the third person.
One is the emperor, the second is the cabinet bachelor Li Dongyang, and the third is the eunuch Xiao Jing. But in the eyes of my son, Xiao Jing is not that great. I thought that with his intervention, we can be saved.
However, Liu Chengfeng came out of the palace alive and kicking."
Zhu Jinjun stroked his beard and said with a smile: "People make mistakes and horses stumble. This is not because Eunuch Xiao is mediocre, but because Liu Chengfeng's luck is better. You don't have to be aggrieved. How can someone who wants to do great things just do this?"
Remember these little festivals? From my father's point of view, although this time I have lost face as a father, it is not without benefits. At least... the current situation is beneficial to us."
Zhu Chenhao could still show the magnanimity of the clan, but after hearing Zhu Jinjun's words, he couldn't help but said: "Is this still beneficial? Father, how beautiful it was when we came to the capital? Who is the minister who has a good relationship with us?
Come to visit one after another? Now we have been beaten in the palace, and even these people have disappeared. It is deserted and deserted. After operating for so long, I thought that the capital already has its own people, but who knows that they are all a group of people who follow the trend.