Chang Anqing

Chapter 130 Can't Have Both
On this day, when the Xuanzheng Palace was held for the court meeting, Emperor Yuan Cheng had not yet arrived, and the courtiers above the third rank had already lined up on both sides, waiting in line.

"Taiwei Zhi--"

As the servants yelled loudly, the original rustling voices in the hall stopped immediately, and as everyone turned their heads in unison, they saw a man wearing a crown of nine, a green dress, embroidered with nine chapters, and holding a wat in his hand. Yang Chongyuan walked in with serious strides.

"Captain—"

Accepting everyone's bowing and saluting, Yang Chongyuan nodded his head as usual. When his eyes fell on Shangguan Ji who was carrying his head up and his back was still straight, standing on the head of all the ministers, Yang Chongyuan's lips played with fun, but he laughed loudly. : "Shang Shuling is well, I came very early today."

Hearing Yang Chongyuan mentioning himself among the crowd, Shangguan Jisu raised his eyebrows, and calmly turned his head to look at Yang Chongyuan who was approaching. Although his tone was kind and smiling, it could make people see that there was a clear distinction between them.

"The Taiwei was joking. The ancestral etiquette starts at the fourth watch and arrives at the fifth watch. How can a minister be confused?"

Seeing the sarcasm in Shangguan Ji's speech, all the ministers remained silent and lowered their heads, knowing that this was a fight between the gods above, and it was better not to get involved.

"What Shang Shuling said is very true, you should listen to it and remember it."

Yang Chongyuan was not unhappy when he heard the words, on the contrary, he looked around the group of ministers excitedly, and instructed them with deep meaning. Seeing everyone nodding, Yang Chongyuan just looked at Shangguanji and said, "Yesterday, King Yuling came to report. To arrive at Chang'an, the King of Yuling led our army to win many battles in the northwest this time, and captured the enemy's generals, but my confidant and confidant were relieved. Your Majesty's Sacred Heart is very happy. He discussed with us last night and wanted to take it to the Hanyuan Hall Host a banquet and worship him as Hussar General."

Hearing this, all the officials in the court gasped in surprise, even Shangguan Ji was quite shocked. The Hanyuan Hall is the main hall of the current dynasty, and it is only used for the annual grand court meeting, or for the celebration of the coming of all nations. Did the emperor want to hold a banquet here to celebrate Zhao Yi?
Noticing the change in the expression of the self-proclaimed Qingliu Shangguanji in front of him, although Yang Chongyuan smiled, his expression gradually became serious, and he said unhurriedly: "Yesterday, we discussed this until late at night. Go to the palace a little bit later, the king's favor is like the sea, how can we as ministers not listen to it and obey it."

Hearing Yang Chongyuan's words, Shangguan Ji's face was already in a bad mood, at this moment, a servant finally sang again: "Ascension to the throne—"

As soon as the words fell, everyone straightened up their court clothes and stood respectfully. Seeing Emperor Yuan Cheng in court clothes slowly take his seat, everyone immediately held court wats and bowed their hands in salute under the leadership of Yang Chongyuan and Shangguan Ji.

"My dear friends, take your seat."

After all the ministers knelt down straight on the table, and the servants sang and drank, the court meeting began as usual. When it was about an hour, seeing that everyone was getting tired, Emperor Yuan Cheng said: "Zhu Aiqing, there is still something to do." ?”

Hearing this, Yang Chongyuan remained calm, and Shangguanji's face remained unchanged, he never thought of kneeling on the side of Shangguanji, sitting in about three rows of courtiers facing Emperor Yuancheng and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to report. "

Emperor Yuan Cheng glanced at the leader Shangguan Ji, how could he not know that this person was his subordinate, but at this moment Shangguan Ji looked indifferent, as if he didn't know anything.

"Your Majesty, it is now the winter moon, and my winter hunting is approaching. I ask the Taishi Bureau to submit a request to His Majesty for the date of travel as soon as possible according to the astronomical phenomenon. Our Ministry of Rites can also make preparations earlier."

Hearing this, Emperor Yuan Cheng's lips moved slightly, but he saw that all the courtiers under the throne were looking at him, already waiting.

"Now that the queen is about to give birth, if I go hunting in winter, I will go back and forth for half a month. I feel uneasy, so I want to postpone the trip of winter hunting, and focus on the dragon heir in the queen's belly."

Seeing Emperor Yuan Cheng's unbearable expression, everyone couldn't help but sigh, their supreme being was too kind and affectionate, and they didn't know whether it was good or not for a while.

"His Majesty--"

Hearing this, another courtier couldn't help saying: "Pursuing hunting, patrolling guards. This is a military ceremony of our dynasty. Your Majesty can inspect our army here to show our country's prestige. You can also patrol places to investigate and govern the world. The ancestors of all dynasties This is the most important thing, how can we abandon the queen just because the queen is giving birth, absolutely not."

After the words fell, Yang Chongyuan's face did not change, but the minister behind him raised his voice: "The servant of the king is presumptuous! The queen's mother honors the world, and the emperor's heir is the foundation of my dynasty. It is human nature to be worried. Are you waiting to point fingers?"

Hearing people from Yang Chongyuan's side jumping out, people from Shangguan's faction also became interested. At that time, someone snorted coldly and said: "Now the Turkic Zaili Khan is in Chang'an, so I can just lend me a winter hunting trip and tell him to wait for the barbarians." Take a look at the power of our sergeants, look at the power of our three armies, take advantage of this to frighten the Western Regions, although Her Royal Highness is noble, but there is still more than a month before the date of delivery, the two do not conflict, let alone—”

Speaking of this, the man pointed out: "His Royal Highness has always taken care of the overall situation, and I am a queen, so I think I will understand the importance of winter hunting."

"you!"

Seeing that the man used the technique of using the spear of the son to attack the shield of the son, the people behind Yang Chongyuan were also speechless for a while.

However, Yang Chongyuan never said a word, he only looked at the emperor sitting on the seat, and saw the gentle appearance entangled in conflicts, and found it ridiculous.

He clearly knew the fate of Empress Yang's birth, but he wanted to show such affection, but he didn't know how true or false it was.

Thinking of this, Yang Chongyuan's heart became even colder. For him, it doesn't make any difference whether it is winter hunting or not, so there is nothing to say.

"I know what you dear friends said, and I will discuss this matter later."

Seeing that the emperor didn't want to talk any more, and everyone had no choice but to remonstrate, so they had to give up temporarily.

When the emperor left, the crowd withdrew. Seeing Yang Chongyuan raised his robe and left first, the courtiers behind Shangguanji looked at the majestic back and said: "Shang Shuling, this time His Majesty held a banquet for Zhao Yi in Hanyuan Hall. To grow his ambition? I'm afraid this may not be the kindness of His Majesty, but the intention of Yang Taiwei."

Hearing this, Shangguan Ji's eyes darkened, and he felt that it was imperative to eradicate Yang Chongyuan.

It's just that although Zhao Yi didn't form a party, he had the merit of killing Zheng Xiao before. Could it be that he had secretly communicated with Yang Chongyuan?

Thinking of this, Shangguan Ji couldn't help clenching his right hand, which was hidden under his wide sleeve. If Yang Chongyuan wins over Zhao Yi, he will really be under the enemy's back, and he will have trouble sleeping and eating.

Zhao Yi——

When Emperor Yuan Cheng returned to the Zichen Palace, he first reviewed the memorabilia, and after a while, a small servant came in and said, "Your Majesty, the eldest princess is here."

Hearing this, Emperor Yuan Cheng probably guessed what was going on, and couldn't help but sighed: "Please come in, the eldest princess."

When the waiter went out and came in again, Emperor Yuan Cheng saw the smiling eldest princess and immediately got up to put down his pen.

"Every time I come to you, I see that you are either meeting courtiers or reviewing memorials. You have to relax occasionally, don't be too tired."

Hearing the eldest princess' words of concern, Emperor Yuan Cheng smiled and said, "Sister said yes, I understand."

"This is a craft I learned in Northwest China. The milk tea over there is quite different. Shiro should try it."

Seeing Princess Pengcheng pour a bowl, Emperor Yuan Cheng took a sip graciously, only to feel the rich frankincense and tea fragrance wrapped together, lingering on the tip of the tongue, with a special flavor.

"Very good."

Hearing Emperor Yuan Cheng's praise, Princess Peng Cheng also took a sip with a smile, but when she put down the bowl, she suddenly said: "I have also heard about today's court discussion, what the courtier said is not unreasonable."

Seeing that Emperor Yuan Cheng remained silent, Princess Pengcheng spoke out to comfort her: "I understand your love for the queen, but the emperor has a universal heart, so he is destined not to be limited to the love of his children—"

"Sister."

Before Princess Pengcheng could finish her sentence, Emperor Yuan Cheng rarely interrupted: "The empress has already lost our eldest son, and she treats this child more than her own life. A pass, no matter how the Yang family is, what her father's relatives are, she always treats me as before, she is my wife after all—"

Seeing that Emperor Yuan Cheng gradually became silent in front of him, and his eyes gradually became gloomy, Princess Pengcheng quietly put down the bowl in her hand, and said in a gentle voice: "The biggest difference between you and the first emperor is that you have more heart than him, and you are better than him." He has feelings, but it is precisely because of this that these have become the biggest obstacles to your ambition."

Sensing the shock in Emperor Yuan Cheng's eyes, Princess Pengcheng did not stop, but continued: "You and I are about to fight to the death with the Yang family and the Shangguan family. If you win, you can treat the queen as before. No one will comment. She is still the queen." Your queen, the world can be peaceful, but if you lose, whether you and I can still stand in the present is unknown, and what can we give her? Widows?"

"Shiro, on this winter hunting trip, you and I can just get in touch with Ashina Hecheng to plan the future major events, it is imperative, and there is no delay."

Hearing the last words, Emperor Yuan Cheng saw Princess Pengcheng's dignified and expectant gaze. He had seen that gaze before the late Emperor's departure when he held his hand tightly and handed him over to the country.

You can't have your cake and eat it too, it's because he's greedy.

But if he really won, the Yang family and the Li family were eradicated, and when only Yu Niang was left in this world, could she still be with her as before?

Emperor Yuan Cheng smiled wryly, and didn't think about it any further.

(End of this chapter)