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Chapter 314 The New Emperor ()

When Empress Dowager Zheng was here, it was Empress Dowager Zheng who had the final say in the harem, and it was not Concubine Li's turn at all.

In terms of seniority, Queen Mother Zheng is the eldest. A daughter-in-law is inherently at a disadvantage against her mother-in-law. Not to mention, Concubine Li is just a concubine, not a registered empress of the middle palace. If placed outside the palace, it would be like a concubine. Where can I have the confidence to confront Empress Dowager Zheng who has been in charge of the harem for decades?
In terms of power, Empress Dowager Zheng had eyes and ears all over the palace, secretly formed cliques for personal gain, and was able to compete with the Prime Minister's party. Not to mention the harem, even in the court, what Empress Dowager Zheng said carried great weight.

Therefore, Concubine Li could only be the second richest person in Daliang, and Empress Dowager Zheng held her tightly down every day.

The emperor who had just ascended the throne silently savored the hidden meaning of his mother's words. For some reason, a trace of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. After a long time, he whispered: "The imperial grandmother has always loved me very much. Now that I have just ascended the throne, I have to rely on you." There’s more to a grandmother.”

To tell the harsh truth, even if you want to burn bridges across a river, you have to cross the river first.

Now that the emperor has just ascended the throne, his real team is just a few hairless companions. If you want to control the court, you must reuse Duke An Guo, and you must rely on Empress Dowager Zheng to suppress Prime Minister Wang.

Is there any reason to burn down the bridge first?

Furthermore, Daliang governs the country with filial piety. The identity of Empress Dowager Zheng is here. As the eldest grandson, he has to fulfill his filial piety on behalf of his father and show it to the world.

Concubine Li also regretted her mistake. She cleared her throat and said, "Of course. You must honor your royal grandmother."

The mother and son looked at each other and then changed the subject.

"How do you feel about today's enthronement ceremony?" Concubine Li asked with a chuckle.

"I have practiced twice before, and I made no mistakes today." Emperor Taihe said in a low voice: "I sat on the dragon throne for the first time today. I was very excited. Fortunately, I couldn't hold back my composure."

"You have been busy all day today, you must be very tired," Concubine Li said softly, "Go and rest early! There will be a court meeting tomorrow."

Emperor Taihe nodded in agreement: "The Queen Mother also went to rest earlier."

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At this time, Jiang Shaohua was talking to Queen Mother Zheng in Jingyang Palace.

"After today, the hearts of the Ai family will be settled." Empress Dowager Zheng sighed happily: "A country cannot be without a king for a day. When the prince ascends the throne and sits firmly on the throne, the people of Daliang will also be at peace."

Changing dynasties has always been accompanied by turmoil. The chaos in Pingzhou was not unrelated to the death of Emperor Taikang.

However, Emperor Taihe's luck was really not good. Based on the memory of her previous life, the bad news of the locust plague that shocked Daliang and overwhelmed the people was coming soon.

Jiang Shaohua sighed helplessly in his heart, but his face showed a look of joy: "What the empress said is true, I have been looking forward to this day for a long time."

Empress Dowager Zheng reached out and patted the back of Jiang Shaohua's hand, her eyes becoming more loving: "You are a good boy, you have lived up to your grandfather's expectations, and you have not disappointed the Ai family."

Jiang Shaohua was well aware of Empress Dowager Zheng's thoughts, and what she said was particularly agreeable: "I am a yellow-haired girl with no hairpins, but I can stand in the Jinluan Hall with my back straight because of the support of the Empress Dowager. All the officials want to make things difficult. See Looking at the Queen Mother behind me, they all shut up and stopped."

Empress Dowager Zheng smiled and said: "You girl, I don't know how you were born to be so smart and lovable. The Ai family has really supported you, and you have to have this ability to be able to walk and stand firmly."

Jiang Shaohua pursed his lips and smiled: "I learned this from the Queen Mother. I will teach you more in the future."

Queen Mother Zheng was coaxed into laughing.

Eunuch Zhao quietly walked in and whispered a few words into Queen Mother Zheng's ear.

Jiang Shaohua was close and his ears were particularly sensitive, so he could hear Eunuch Zhao's whisper clearly. Concubine Li's visit to the East Palace could not be concealed from Empress Dowager Zheng, who had eyes and ears all over the palace. "My son is sitting on the dragon throne. How can I be unhappy as my mother?" Empress Dowager Zheng twitched her lips, but there was not much smile in her eyes: "Song'er is a filial child, and he will respect his mother in the future."

Jiang Shaohua answered with a smile: "My cousin often told me in private that the closest and most dependent person in his heart is his grandmother. Even if he is filial, he should honor his grandmother first, and then his biological mother's turn."

Eunuch Zhao gave the princess a thumbs up in his heart.

Look how well the princess can talk. Especially the words grandmother and biological mother are used wonderfully.

In terms of family background, Jiang Song was a prince born in a concubine. Concubine Li has always been just a concubine, but she was born more than a head short. In front of Empress Dowager Zheng, can she still make trouble?

Mrs. Zheng really smiled and said, "Girl, you have to be careful with your words in the future. Concubine Li used to be the prince's biological mother, and after today, she will be the Empress Dowager of Liang. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is already preparing for the canonization ceremony. I'll see you tomorrow. She, you have to change your words, but don’t be disrespectful and talk nonsense.”

Jiang Shaohua responded obediently.

In the eyes of Empress Dowager Zheng, Jiang Shaohua's chess piece was really easy to use. For useful chess pieces, Empress Dowager Zheng did not hesitate to love and favor them: "It's almost time, and the Ai family has to rest. You don't have to run around tonight, just rest one night in Jingyang Palace."

Being able to stay in Jingyang Palace represents Empress Dowager Zheng's love and support. This is extremely beneficial to Jiang Shaohua at the moment.

Jiang Shaohua agreed with a smile and personally helped Empress Dowager Zheng to sleep before going to make arrangements.

She had been in and out of Jingyang Palace countless times in her previous life and was extremely familiar with this palace. At this time, he entered the dormitory with brisk steps.

Yinzhu Tubai was already tired and dozing off. As soon as the door opened, the sleepiness of the two maids disappeared immediately, and they both stood up to greet her.

"My slave has prepared hot water."

"Supper is also ready."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and hummed, ate a midnight snack for three people, took a shower and changed clothes, and quickly fell asleep.

A dreamless night.

The next day, as usual, I got up at five o'clock, put on my formal clothes and went to court.

Today is the first grand gathering of all officials in the first year of Taihe. It is a grand gathering of all officials and is no less impressive than yesterday's enthronement ceremony.

Emperor Taihe, who was wearing a dragon robe, walked slowly over surrounded by people, his slightly youthful face deliberately raised, trying his best to show the majesty of the emperor.

Under the command of the Minister of Rites, all the ministers knelt down to worship the new emperor and shouted long live the emperor, feeling helpless and helpless in their hearts.

The emperor is indeed too young. In the past year or so, he has not shown any extraordinary governing ability or talent. Among young men, he is considered outstanding. However, for an emperor, this alone is not enough.

Can this young and vigorous emperor sit firmly on the throne? Can you suppress the ministers? Can Empress Dowager Zheng be isolated from political affairs? Can the chaotic situation in the north of Daliang be stabilized?

A series of questions lingered in the minds of the ministers. In the end, it all turned into worry about Daliang's future.

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(End of this chapter)