After entering Beijing, Liu Chengfeng did not stay, but went directly to the palace to meet him.
After marching outside the palace for a moment, news came from the palace, asking Liu Chengfeng to enter immediately and led him to the Zhengxin Palace with the eunuch. Liu Chengfeng entered the main hall, but did not see Zhu Youzhang.
Queen Zhang sat upright here.
Queen Zhang's face was haggard and tired, and a strong sad look. Liu Chengfeng felt a thrill in his heart, thinking to himself, could it be that the emperor had lost his life at this time?
However, he quickly dispelled the speculation. If the emperor really had gone there, how could the palace be so quiet? I'm afraid it would have been a mess.
When Queen Zhang saw him, she showed a little joy. She stood up slowly, looked at Liu Chengfeng, and smiled and said, "Liu Chengfeng, some days have disappeared. When I see you, I feel much more comfortable. Alas
, The palace is in chaos, and there are many troubles in the outside court. Now the emperor is critically ill, I really don’t know what to do. It’s good if you can come back. I have a reliance on it. Come and sit down and talk.
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What she said was not fake. Queen Zhang was already thinking about it now, and all kinds of messy things had made her mess up, but she had to make some decisions on some things, so she could only hide her grief. But Zhang
After all, the queen is still a woman, and there is always a limit. Liu Chengfeng is also a relative to Empress Zhang. Queen Zhang has few relatives, but it is just the Zhang brothers and Liu Chengfeng. Unfortunately, the Zhang brothers always don’t.
It's so reliable that Queen Zhang can't rely on them, but Liu Chengfeng is different. This son-in-law is still very sensible in his behavior, so he can feel at ease when he leaves anything to him.
Liu Chengfeng quickly said with fear and fear: "I am late. Don't blame me."
Queen Zhang smiled bitterly and shook her head: "What's the matter that's not late? You are also diligent in the king's order in Jiangxi. Alas... I won't talk about these things. The emperor just woke up now. I asked him to rest for a while and call him later.
I ask you, take advantage of this skill. I have something to say to you."
Liu Chengfeng nodded. He knew in his heart that this was not Queen Zhang taking advantage of this skill to talk to him. Instead, she deliberately arranged herself to talk to her. Since it was a deliberate arrangement, there must be many things to say.
The eunuch brought a chair to Liu Chengfeng. Liu Chengfeng sat down sideways and said, "Please tell me."
Empress Zhang smiled reluctantly and said, "You have received the imperial edict. Now that you have enfeoffed the King of Chu, this is the meaning of the cabinet, but it is also the meaning of the palace and His Majesty. What the cabinet thinks, I don't know, but I
Can you understand it with Your Majesty for your own good?"
Liu Chengfeng nodded solemnly and said, "I will naturally understand the painstaking efforts of the Empress and Your Majesty. What kind of virtue is that I can do? I am favored by Your Majesty and Your Majesty, and I have entrusted the military and national affairs to me, and married the princess to me. Now I am also
It is called the founding of a vassal state, and the favors are as good as the sea and the sky, and even if you are heartless, it is difficult to repay it."
What he said was the truth. Although he had done a lot of things for the palace over the years, people with abilities in this world are like crucian carp, and all people lacked is an opportunity. And this is Zhu Youting and Zhang
The queen gave him, without this opportunity, Liu Chengfeng was still unknown all his life, and he would never stand out like most people who were talented and unacceptable. Even if there is a saying that he would be grateful for the favor, there is a horse behind each thousand-mile horse.
Bole, isn’t there a saying that there is always a horse that is thousands of miles apart but Bole doesn’t exist often? This is what it means.
What's more, this matter is just as Queen Zhang said. No matter what the cabinet has in his title of king, it is indeed a plan for the emperor and Queen Zhang. If they have selfish intentions for themselves, they will never be able to do so.
Such a decree may be issued.
This is Liu Chengfeng's temperament. Although he will revenge his grudges, he remembers them in his heart and will never forget them. There are many people who pick up the bowl and eat, put down the chopsticks and curse her. Once he is not satisfied with his talent, he will be immediately
I feel that the sky is dark and everyone is in a dangerous position. But once I become successful, I feel complacent and always feel that this is my ability and has nothing to do with others.
Queen Zhang nodded, was very satisfied with Liu Chengfeng's answer, and said, "But you also know that since you have been granted the title of vassal king, you will be vassal king. From then on, you will leave the capital, but I am afraid that it will be difficult to meet again in the future.
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Liu Chengfeng said sadly: "What the Empress said is true, but to be honest, I don't want to leave the capital."
Queen Zhang's face became solemn again: "Isn't this what a person will do in his life? Nothing goes well with everything. I have a few words to tell you, and Princess Taikang will go to Lianzhou with you, too
, This is my home, I can't worry about going to Lianzhou. When you arrive, you have to follow her more. Sometimes, her child's character is not like a lady from a family, but you are a husband, don't blame her."
Liu Chengfeng smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, yes."
Queen Zhang said again: "There is another thing, you must also know. The emperor is seriously ill now, but I am afraid that there will be no more time. The imperial physicians now say that the emperor will not survive this year, hey..." Queen Zhang was frowning.
Zhan said depressedly: "As these days, I will be very busy, and I will entrust many things to you. I will ask for someone to take care of the outside, and someone in the inner palace will have to make an idea, so you will be doing it day and night in these days
On standby, listen to the summons of this palace at any time. The prince is naughty. If he becomes the emperor in the future, he will not know what it will be. In the future, you will leave the capital again. Without you, it will be even more difficult for the prince to be restrained. You will be so close to the prince these days
, say more truths.”
Queen Zhang seemed to want to give orders, but she wanted to speak but stopped. Finally, she sighed and seemed even more depressed.
The more this time, no one dares to mention the emperor's death, and the prince is about to ascend the throne. After all, this is a bit taboo. If someone hears it, those who don't know will think you are looking forward to the emperor's death.
Woolen cloth.
So at this time, those who know some of the inside story are all taboos about this matter, and Queen Zhang put this matter directly on the table and told Liu Chengfeng that breaking this layer of window paper is also a way to Liu Chengfeng.
Treat it as one of our own people and don’t think it’s a taboo.
Liu Chengfeng's expression was also very serious. To be honest, it is difficult for Queen Zhang to see her usual quiet and dignified appearance again. Not to mention that she is haggard, even if she speaks, she has lost a lot of order. Liu Cheng
Feng could see that Queen Zhang was already in chaos at this time. She said so much, but in fact she just wanted to find someone to stand up and share the burden.
Liu Chengfeng took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry, if there is any order, just give me some instructions. This palace is not as good as outside the palace, and there are few close people who are close to you. I will do it at any time."
Queen Zhang smiled and said, "That's fine, I hope everything goes well, yes, you go to see the emperor. I have been with you for a long time, and it's time to take a break. Let's talk to the emperor. He
Although he didn't say it, he actually hoped that you could return to Beijing. You were far away in Jiangxi. He was afraid that he would not see you, and he still had many things to tell you."
Liu Chengfeng bowed and then led it into the bedroom.
The sandalwood in the bedroom was swaying, but it was mixed with a bit of herbal breath. A sharp cough came from the sickbed. The eunuchs were in a panic and wanted to clean up. Liu Chengfeng quickly stepped forward and appeared in front of the couch, and took a eunuch.
The wet wipes in his hand immediately grabbed Zhu Youzhang, who was already being helped up, and wiped the dirt on Zhu Youzhang's lips with the wet wipes.
Zhu Youzhang didn't say anything, gasping heavily. When Liu Chengfeng handed over the wet wipes to the eunuch beside him, Zhu Youzhang smiled and said, "I'm so embarrassed, right? Only then did I realize it.
, I am just an ordinary person. Whether I am ordered by heaven or a true dragon son, I may have birth, old age, sickness and death, and illness and pain."
Liu Chengfeng smiled slightly and said, "Being virtuous is extraordinary. How could wise men in ancient times not have birth, old age, sickness and death? But everyone in later generations worshipped them and did not think that they were no different from mortals when they were sick. The emperor was not an immortal.
, naturally, there are illnesses, but the emperor is a great man, and everyone in the world has received the favor of the emperor. The Hongzhi Dynasty was also one of the most prosperous and stable eras of the Ming Dynasty. With these alone, Your Majesty is already extraordinary."
Zhu Youting's face was dyed with a blush. When Liu Chengfeng said this, he cheered up and said in a proud tone: "Yes, I may be the same as a mortal in my life, and I have many negligence when governing.
But I have a clear conscience and I am worthy of my ancestors and the people."
Liu Chengfeng smiled and said, "Your Majesty is wise, this is the only thing that ordinary people cannot achieve. I think it is not difficult for farmers to do good farming, it is not difficult for craftsmen to do good work, and it is not difficult for them to study, but doing
It is difficult for an official to be a good official, but it is extremely difficult if the emperor can be a wise king. This is because farmers cannot work well and they are likely to be hungry, and craftsmen cannot do good jobs.
There are harms of poverty, and officials are full of temptations. To offset these temptations, it takes extremely high ethics to govern with their own hearts. As for the emperor..." Liu Chengfeng sighed and said:
The emperor enjoys the offerings of all people, and he can pick up the beautiful wine and the beauty is left uncontrolled. He can do whatever he wants at any time. However, to be a good emperor, he must resist the temptation of the beautiful wine. Think about it, there is a world of
How many people can do it? In fact, in the eyes of the empress, the reason why Your Majesty is not because of how smart his talent is, but because His Majesty can maintain his true heart in the face of beauty and alcohol, give up fun and work diligently.
How many people in this world can do this?”
Liu Chengfeng's words made Zhu Youting nod and unknowingly, even the pain seemed much less.