Lonely non-good minister

Mu Wantang's attitude was not affectionate enough, and the Duke's wife was embarrassed for a while.

Just at this time, the maid sent a new greeting card. Mu Wantang deliberately picked it carefully and looked at it. Although he did not say it directly, it was obvious that he wanted to exclude the guest. Upon seeing this, the Duke's wife hurriedly left.

Mu Wantang's attitude really made Duke Guo's wife feel uneasy. For this reason, as soon as she returned home, she quickly found Duke Mu and confessed all her concerns.

"Previously, because of the marriage of our girls, I completely offended Concubine Shen and the new Crown Prince. The Crown Princess also had issues with our family. Both of them had quarrels with our family. Now that they are in high positions, how can they be willing to do anything to our family? She looks so kind and cheerful, but I haven't seen the cold look on the Crown Princess today." The Duke's wife sighed as she spoke: "I have always been respected by others, but today is the first time I have been treated coldly."

Mu Guogong teased the birds he raised calmly and said calmly: "The interests of the people in the court come first, and some small festivals in the past are nothing."

"I really regret it now. If I had known that he could climb up to the position of crown prince, why would I have given my granddaughter to Prince Ming Gong as a concubine? It has lowered the status of our girl for nothing, and it is also ridiculous." The lady looked annoyed.

Duke Mu did not refute, as things in the world are unpredictable. After all, no one expected that the strong and healthy Song Chun would die of a sudden illness, let alone that the position of crown prince would fall to Song Yuan.

"Master, now we still have to think of a way to show favor to the new crown prince as soon as possible." After the Duke's wife was annoyed, she started to think of another way: "Our girl"

Before she could finish her words, Duke Mu glanced over and forcibly asked her to stop talking. Then he said: "The Crown Princess is from the Mu clan, so there is no need to get married to the new Crown Prince and have a sister-in-law relationship with her. Competing for favor makes people laugh, so it is better to manage the relationship with the Crown Princess well, which is the most important thing."

"That's right." The Duke's wife quickly changed her words: "Although she is the Crown Princess, she has no background and family background. When the Prince has more concubines with outstanding family backgrounds around him, she will naturally be anxious and will not let the Duke go. You don’t need such a good backer like the government.”

She kept mumbling, but Mu Guogong didn't answer or interrupt. Mu Wantang was not the key. He didn't think that a woman could influence the affairs of the court, especially someone like Song Yuan, so the most important thing was Song Yuan's. manner.

The renovation of the East Palace was coming to an end, and Song Yuan was invited to take a look. Mu Wantang also accompanied him, along with Song Yu who had been in Beijing for a long time and several officials responsible for the renovation.

"Back then, when I was invited by the prince to celebrate the harvest in Leping, I could tell that the prince was very capable and a blessed man with an unlimited future. Now many years have passed and His Highness has indeed reached the top of the clouds, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people like us." Song Yu said with a smile.

Song Yuan had a polite smile on his face and said: "As an elder, the young prince is teasing a junior like this. I don't know how to answer the question."

"Your Highness and I are only a few years apart, so why bother with the seniority?" Song Yu flattered and wanted to get closer to each other, but Song Yuan did not answer the conversation. Instead, he was very serious about waiting for Mu Wantang to visit the restored East Palace.

She was in a good mood. As she walked around, she would whisper and laugh with Mu Wantang from time to time, just like a sweet couple.

Song Yu looked at the couple with a smile. Mu Wantang, who was following Song Yuan, was dignified and shy, which was so natural. Whenever his eyes glanced at Song Yuan, he would be obsessed with them, going up and down the stairs. When the time comes, Song Yuan will help her carefully.

These small actions all show that they are harmonious and affectionate as husband and wife.

Previously, he had doubted Song Yuan's identity because of witchcraft and divination, but now it seems that he can't help but doubt the authenticity of the hexagrams. The royal family will not allow male and female heirs to be confused.

This concept was once again emphasized in Song Yu's subconscious. After following Song Yuan and his wife around the East Palace, Mu Wantang returned home early to rest, and Song Yu finally found a chance to chat with her alone.

Sitting down in the exquisitely restored garden of the East Palace, Song Yuan took a leisurely sip of tea and spoke first: "Does the young prince still believe in witchcraft and divination?"

"It's just something for temporary pleasure. Once the interest is over, it will be thrown aside." Song Yu was very sensible.

Song Yuan smiled: "Witchcraft is not a good thing. Don't touch it if you can, otherwise it will make people do something they will regret."

Song Yu nodded silently. It was not Song Yuan's turn to teach him this truth yet, but now that his status was different, he still had something to cooperate with Song Yuan, so he could only listen.

"The funeral ceremony for Prince Ming Gong has passed. Although he has not been buried in the mausoleum, it seems inappropriate for the royal family to stay in Beijing for a long time. The young prince has a high reputation among the royal family. I am very curious about the young prince's intention."

Song Yu said humbly: "No matter how noble your status is, you are not as noble as your Highness. The reason why you are staying in Jingzhao now is simply because the emperor is ill and he is coming to Jingzhao. It is hard to leave without asking for greetings. Therefore, I want to wait for the emperor to recover." I kowtow in front of him before leaving, so that I can feel at peace."

"My father is ill. It's time for you to worry about it together. However, the death of Prince Ming Gong and his wife was a huge blow to my father. The young prince also knows that Prince Ming Gong has been valued by his father since he was a child. It can be said that he was loved to the core, and it is human nature that my father could not accept his sudden death."

Song Yu nodded: "That's true. It's just that the emperor is an old man after all. The pain of losing a son is harmful to the body. As a minister, it is inevitable to worry about him."

"I will convey your concern to my father. The most important thing now is the stability of the overall situation. Prince Ming Gong has passed away. In order to stabilize the overall situation, Gu hastily succeeded to the position of crown prince and oversees the country's governance. Although it can temporarily stabilize people's hearts. , but the royal family’s long stay in Beijing is really arousing criticism, and the young prince should be able to understand this.”

Song Yu smiled: "Your Highness, don't worry. Although I am a layman, I also understand the importance of the stability of the Wei Dynasty. However, now that the princes have not shown up, I am also worried that Your Highness will be bullied at a young age."

"Brothers were ordered to garrison the local areas and frontier fortresses. The late emperor had decreed that they were not allowed to return at will without an edict, so they could not come back this time. However, all the sisters-in-law rushed back, which is enough to show their sincerity. Xiao Your Majesty, there is no need to worry."

"For such a big event as Prince Ming Gong's passing away from illness, is it too perfunctory and dismissive to only arrange for the female family members to come back?" Song Yu looked self-righteous.

He wanted to sow discord, but Song Yuan refused to accept this trick and said seriously: "The young prince has many wives and concubines. It is not surprising that he cannot understand the word husband and wife. No matter how bastard my brothers are, they don't dare to take concubines at will. Sisters-in-law She is a serious matron, not comparable to ordinary women in the family, and many times, they mean what their brothers mean."

Being ridiculed, Song Yu didn't care: "In this regard, His Highness's brothers are not as good as the Emperor."