The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 273: King Ruozhongshun has three advantages and two disadvantages
Jia Mu said, "You don't know how big an official your master is? It's hard to even see the emperor all year round, so how can you run for the royal family? Your brother has been captured by bandits, how can the court think of something?"

Mrs. Wang was also ill and went to the doctor. She cried, "Old lady, among the generals of the imperial court, only Jia Cong is the best at fighting. If Jia Cong is willing to volunteer and defeat those bandits, my eldest brother will be saved!"

This was just Mrs. Wang's imagination, but the more she thought about it, the more she felt that this approach was feasible. Although Xifeng sounded inappropriate, she could only support Mrs. Wang at the moment. After all, Wang Ziteng was the foundation for their foothold. If Wang Ziteng No more. The Wang family is worse than the Jia family. Their tomorrow in the Jia family will be the yesterday of Mrs. Xing and Mrs. You.

Who would have thought that yesterday she looked down on the You family, and the whole family was complimenting her, saying that as long as Prince Teng made meritorious service, the Wang family would not be able to escape the title. She was also happy in her heart, and she was thinking about how to take advantage of this matter. After trying to control Jia Lian, who knows, before Jia Lian comes back, the Wang family is about to be destroyed.

After experiencing the defeat of the Jia family, Xifeng really didn't want to see the Wang family take this road.

"Old lady, why don't you write a letter to Brother Cong and ask him to help come up with ideas? He has always been capable and will definitely come up with a solution! The Jia family is like this now. Earlier, my uncle and his wife said that if my uncle had success, , if you can speak in front of the emperor, you must say a few words for the Jia family. Among relatives, you help me and I help you. No one can always have smooth sailing!"

Xifeng had always been good at talking, and she was anxious at this time. However, Jia Mu couldn't help but think that when the Jia family was in trouble, the Wang family did not lend a helping hand. Wasn't it the two aunts and nephews who had the official position of Prince Teng's military governor in the capital? What they exchanged is that the Jia family made a lot of preparations in advance for Wang Ziteng to take this position, supported Wang Ziteng to the position, and gave all the corresponding resources to Wang Ziteng.

But when it was Jia She's turn, something happened. What did the Wang family do?
Jia Mu thought about it for a few times and slowly shook her head, "It depends on what your master says about this matter. How has Brother Cong ever heard anything I said? People outside don't know. Is it possible that you two, aunt and nephew, don't know about it?"

This was true. Mrs. Wang and Xifeng had known for a long time that what they actually wanted was that Jia's mother would not object, so they turned to Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng thought in his heart and didn't know whether Brother Cong would agree. He said helplessly, "I will write a letter and order people to be sent to Liaodong as soon as possible. The round trip will take more than a month. At that time, I don't know if I can It’s helpful!”

When Mrs. Wang heard this, her vision went dark, and she fell to the ground. Before she fainted, she heard Jia Mu sigh.

The news of Wang Ziteng's defeat and capture had spread throughout Shenjing City, and the palace was the first to receive the news. Not to mention the defeat of the [-]-strong army, and the capture of the general, when Emperor Taiqi heard about it, he spurted out a mouthful of blood and fell into a trap. In coma.

Within three days, various places began to respond. Rebel flags sprung up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and riots occurred everywhere. In line with the saying, a single spark can start a prairie fire.

With excitement and some anxiety, Mu Yongzhen once again got off the sedan in the backyard of Beijinghou Mansion. Beijinghou Shuirong was waiting respectfully. When he came down, he carefully led the way, "Prince Geng We've arrived and are waiting at the front."

As he spoke, he looked towards Jia Yucun behind Mu Yongzhen. The two looked at each other. Jia Yucun still respected Shuirong.

The four of them sat down in the watery outer study room, with Mu Yongzhen sitting in the main seat. "I didn't expect the situation to be so bad. My father hasn't woken up yet. Unfortunately, in the past few days, the Supreme Emperor has always been out of control. I wake up from coma occasionally. Although I woke up in the past few days, I always said that Taoist Master Sanqing came to pick me up several times and that I wanted to leave the world behind and go. I really don’t know what to do!"

Mu Yongzhen sighed as he spoke, as if the entire Dashun Dynasty had to shoulder a heavy burden on himself.

Geng Xi said, "To be rebellious, although Wang Ziteng was defeated, it was beneficial to His Highness. At present, wars are everywhere, and the Beijing camp in the sacred city is no longer useful. If Your Highness can control most of the Jingwei, will you still worry about things?"

Mu Yongzhen listened to Jia Yucun's suggestion and came to see Geng Xi and Shuirong this time. Geng Xi's words played into his heart and said what he wanted to say but didn't dare to say. He couldn't help but look at Shuirong.

Shui Rong said, "What the prince said is true, and it is exactly what I want to say. The elite Flying Bear Guards of the Beijing Guard were taken away by Jia Cong. Although the strength of the remaining Flying Bear Guards is not as strong as the Flying Bear Guards, the reorganized ten guards and one guard are Eleven thousand two hundred. Excluding the Fei Xiong Guards taken away by Jia Cong, the total number is no less than 10. The Jing Guards are all excellent troops selected from various guards. If the Jing Guards can be used by His Highness, , then everything is settled."

Jia Yucun breathed a sigh of relief and said, "There are ten guards in the Jingwei, and the post of Protector is set up, headed by Prince Zhongshun. Everyone knows that King Zhongshun is only loyal to the emperor, and treats the princes and highnesses impartially. If you want the Jingwei to How difficult it is to be used by His Highness!"

Thinking of the fact that he had always been suppressed by King Zhongshun and that he had always looked down upon others, a cold light flashed in Geng Xi's eyes and he said, "If this is the case, we can only ask King Zhongshun to delegate his authority!"

"How can we ask Uncle Wang to delegate power?" Mu Yongzhen heard the implication and asked eagerly.

The outer study room fell into a dead silence. It seemed that everyone was thinking of countermeasures, but in fact, they were all waiting to see who could be the most impatient.

After a long time, Geng Xi said, "I wonder how your highness knows that the emperor has not woken up yet? As far as Xiao Wang knows, the palace has sealed the news to the outside world. Except for the cabinet elders and the imperial doctors, no one else is allowed in or out. "

Mu Yongzhen was a little proud and said with a smile, "The prince also said that apart from the cabinet ministers and the imperial doctors, there is no need for the prince to ask who it is!"

Geng Xi shook his head, "Your Highness, at this time, we have to know some things so that I can give you some advice!"

With that said, Geng Xi stood up and saluted Mu Yongzhen, actually proclaiming his vassal status in front of Mu Yongzhen in advance.

Mu Yongzhen hurriedly avoided it and gave Geng Xi a hand, "I don't dare, the county prince will try to kill me!"

In order to avoid the previous disaster of seizing the legitimate son, Emperor Taiqi has neither established a prince nor named the princes kings until now. Even though Mu Yongzhen and others have moved out of the palace, they still only have the status of princes, and all ministries watch the government. At that time, the identity was also very embarrassing.

Geng Xi took the lead, and Shui Rong also hurriedly stood up and performed the same courtesy as a monarch. Only Jia Yucun stood aside and did not follow suit. It is conceivable that in private, Jia Yucun must have used this superficial skill. This has been done a long time ago.

No wonder, Jia Yucun was so valued by Mu Yongzhen that he still took him with him when he came to Shuirong's house.

"It's the imperial doctor. I won't say who it is," Mu Yongzhen said.

Geng Xi thought for a moment, and he could probably guess who it was. He made some calculations in his mind and said, "Your Highness, since we have acquaintances in the Taiyuan Hospital, it will be easier. As far as I know, Zhongshun has been loyal to me in recent years." The king's old illnesses also occur frequently. According to the emperor's order, the imperial hospital will arrange for the imperial doctor to go to the Zhongshun Prince's Mansion almost every day to ask for Ping An's pulse. I think we can start from now on.

If King Zhongshun has two shortcomings, Chen and Shuirong can win over a few of the ten commanders under the capital guard, and the rest can be controlled by His Highness's methods. When the critical moment comes, stand by His Highness's side, and there is no need to worry about the failure of a major event. also? Shui Rong felt that Geng Xi had made such a great contribution and he could not fall behind him, so he hurriedly said, "Your Highness, the emperor has great trust in King Zhongshun. Jia Cong was a classmate of His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince back then, and King Zhongshun has great trust in Jia Cong." This son-in-law was extremely affectionate, and he was not afraid of protecting her even in court several times.Although King Zhongshun is not biased towards His Highness and His Royal Highnesses on the surface, there is no guarantee that King Zhongshun will not say anything in front of the Emperor secretly. Since His Highness cares about the people and has ambitions for the world, he must make an early decision if he wants to inspire the government and carry out rejuvenation. "

Mu Yongzhen nodded solemnly, sighed and said, "That's all it can do!"

It was May in Prince Zhongshun's palace, and the pomegranate flowers in the main courtyard were blooming a fiery red, lively and dazzling in the sunshine.

Xian Ning helped King Zhongshun walk around the courtyard. King Zhongshun was not in good health since the beginning of this year. Therefore, when the emperor summoned Xian Ning back, King Zhongshun was somewhat looking forward to it.

When people get older, they always want their children to accompany them. It seems like this. When a person goes to a strange world alone, and has the eyes of relatives to protect him, he will not be afraid and lonely.

"I wrote back several times and asked how my father was doing. He always said that he would be fine somewhere else? It's all a lie!" Xian Ning felt extremely sad. As he spoke, his nose became sour and he almost felt Cry.

King Zhongshun was already very old. He received the emperor's decree to marry him. After seeing his daughter, he was satisfied. He patted his daughter's hand that was supporting his arm and said, "Father, how many more years can your body last?" It's okay, my father hasn't seen you and Jia Cong's biological child yet, and I haven't heard anyone call me my grandfather, so my father won't die for a while."

After saying that, King Zhongshun couldn't help coughing a few times. He didn't dare to cough too hard. He suppressed it and sat down on the bench in the waterside pavilion, leaning on the railing. Xianning also sat down next to his father, and the accompanying maid He took the bait in his hand and handed it to his father.

"Father, the emperor's uncle is in such bad health that he still refuses to establish a crown prince. Now the Central Plains is in chaos again. Prince Teng has been captured. According to my daughter, the public sentiment is on fire. What should we do?" Xian Ning said worriedly.

When King Zhongshun heard this, he laughed, stretched out his finger, tapped his daughter's nose, and said, "You, my girl, if you don't embroider the dowry at home, what are you doing all day long?"

Xian Ning realized that he had made a mistake and sent away the maid standing next to him. He helped his father get up and walk around, listening to King Zhongshun's words, "Looking at Dashun, only Jiangnan, Ningxia and Liaodong are relatively stable. These three places were all visited by Jia Cong." Either he took care of it, or he left someone behind, or he was there by himself.

What you just said is not unreasonable, but the current situation is beyond my father's control!My Dashun, ever since the Tienwang Mountain incident, rituals have collapsed and music has been ruined.

The Supreme Emperor has ignored the affairs of the government for more than 20 years. All the people he has used are those who are good at flattering others and stealing power without profit. In the government, these people exclude dissidents, corrupt the government's agenda, recruit power and take bribes, and engage in corruption. As a result, the country is in decline and the people's resentment is boiling. , and now they are flaunting their flags, and they respond to every call.

Although your uncle, the emperor, is determined to turn things around and carry out resurgence, he is faced with internal and external difficulties. The decline is getting out of control, and the weather is not going to stop, leaving only regrets.Now, I am in the precarious state of Dashun, and I don’t know what tomorrow will bring. "

Xian Ning shed tears, "My daughter always felt in crisis when she was in Liaodong, worried that the country left by her ancestors would not be preserved. Jia Cong has always been able to help the country and rejuvenate the country, but the emperor's uncle refused to use him more. "

King Zhongshun patted her hand and said, "Father, I only have you as my child, and I only hope that you will be well in the future. As a girl, you don't have to worry about your family, country, and world. You only have yourself. Wait." In the future, you will give birth to a child with Jia Cong, and you will be able to raise him to adulthood so that you will have someone to rely on when you grow old.

Other things, the country of Dashun and the world of the Mu family have nothing to do with you from the day of your marriage.You must understand that you are already a member of the Jia family. Whoever sits on the dragon throne in the future has nothing to do with you. He treats you as a sister, so you should be loyal to him. If he does not treat you as a sister, you And you must never take the title of Princess Zhenguo as one thing.

Remember, the identity of the Jia family's daughter-in-law is the foundation of your life. "

Listening to these last words, Xian Ning burst into tears. She choked and said, "Yes, my daughter has remembered it!"

When King Zhongshun heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief and patted his daughter's back as if to comfort him. "Accompany your father to go for a walk to Yi Mei Xuan. Your mother used to like the plum trees the most. After the flowering period in February, I asked her to Xing Bo chased the fat once, and Qian'er heard that it has grown old and luxuriant, come on, let's go take a look!"

Xian Ning also got excited. The father and daughter went over happily and saw a plum forest. Under the sunshine in May, a piece of new green shone before their eyes. The south wind blew and the branches and leaves swayed like green waves on the lake. A sight full of life.

"At the end of the year, when it snows heavily, the flowers will bloom again, and the flowers will be fatter." King Zhongshun said expectantly.

Xian Ning laughed, "No matter how fat it is, it can't bloom as big as a bowl!"

"Anyway, your mother will definitely be happy when she sees it. The plum trees she left behind have grown well over the years. I even helped her plant half an acre of land. Look at it over there!"

Just as the two were about to go over, an old man in green clothes came over with a bowed body. After bowing, he said, "Your Majesty, Dr. Hu from the Imperial Hospital is here and wants to give the Prince a safe pulse."

When Xian Ning heard this, he frowned and asked, "Mr. Hu, what kind of Physician Hu? Where is Dr. Wang who often asks for his father's pulse?"

The old man bowed and said, "In response to the princess, Dr. Wang has sought service in the army and came back to beg Yin Feng. There is also Dr. Bao, who said he was left in the palace. This is the one who often walks around the palace these days. Doctor Hu is great."

Xian Ning said dissatisfied, "No wonder my father's illness is not getting better. It turns out that the Imperial Hospital sent a quack doctor. I don't know what happened to the Imperial Hospital in the past few years. There are not even better imperial doctors, but some coaxing doctors." People’s tricks.”

King Zhongshun comforted his daughter with a smile and said, "Okay, it's just a Ping'an pulse. My father knows his body. If he wasn't afraid that the emperor would be worried, there would be no need to ask for a Ping'an pulse. Just go ahead and do it." Go, my father will have something to do for a while, so you don’t need to worry about my father.”

Xian Ning still sent her father to Yimen. When her father was gone, she turned around and walked back along the corridor.

Hu Junrong was invited into the outer study room, and after drinking about two cups of tea, he saw King Zhongshun approaching. He hurriedly stood up and saluted, but when King Zhongshun coughed twice, Hu Junrong said, "The prince's cough is not healed yet. I’m afraid I’ll have to take two doses of medicine this time to get the best results!”

While talking, Hu Junrong secretly glanced at King Zhongshun, and suddenly met the eyes of King Zhongshun who also happened to be looking over. He couldn't help but feel as if his soul was flying up to the sky, and his whole body was numb and clueless.

(End of this chapter)