A Thousand Hills

Chapter 332

When it comes to the establishment of the prince, everyone is angry.

It's nothing else, it's just that the court has a lot of troubles this year, first Emperor Mu Yuan was seriously ill, then after the death of the empress and the prince, after the death of the prince and the concubine Xian, the whole family of the Prince of Anping went out of the palace to live.In such a season, it is actually not suitable to recommend the crown prince.Put yourself in the shoes and think about it, whoever wants to die one after another like this, is still in the mood to establish a prince.

Therefore, everyone tacitly did not mention this matter.

Then, it was preempted by others.

You said you hated the big guys~
And let's see, everyone, who is so fast, we haven't even signed up for the book yet, you kid is the first, you are so fast.After a closer look, the eyes are a little raw, and when I think about it again, alas, I see, the Jingjiang surrender, now I am a seventh-rank junior censor, Li Mo.

We haven't even asked for a crown prince yet, so you surrendered so quickly!
Telling this Li Mo to take the lead, it really makes people... uncomfortable!
However, no matter how you say it, it is impossible for Li to ask for a crown prince on the first day, and we will clean him up on the second day.So, all the ministers held back a mouthful of old blood and asked for the crown prince one after another, thinking in their hearts, if the fifth prince is ill, should we come to see him again, and also send some gifts to the fifth prince, so as to establish a good relationship in advance.

However, there are those who follow the trend to establish a prince, and naturally there are also those who do not move. For example, Li Jiujiang did not move at all.Some people are more thoughtful, although they have no friendship with the fifth prince, but Li Jiujiang is the chief confidant of the fifth prince, Li Jiujiang doesn't move, they look at Li Jiujiang's face, so they don't move.

Even if you want to surrender, you have to pay attention to the method and method. If you only know how to follow others, how can you show your face in front of the fifth prince?

The fact is also the same. Whoever recommends the crown prince, the backbone of the five princes' lineage has not moved at all.

The fifth prince's health has been bad and the weather turned cold, so Xie Moru simply brought his family to Wanmei Palace for a short stay, where he could enjoy plum blossoms and so on.As for the situation in the court, Xie Moru was not in a hurry. Emperor Mu Yuan had just died of the crown prince, so it is estimated that he has no intention of establishing a crown prince right now.As for the fifth prince, it’s better to avoid it. People’s feelings are very strange. When the crown prince is around, Emperor Mu Yuan probably hates him until his teeth itch. Just because the prince poisoned him, Emperor Mu Yuan can spare his life. , It is the tiger's poison that does not eat its children.However, if the crown prince committed suicide suddenly, those hatred and anger would probably turn into deep resentment.Coupled with the tradition of the old Mu family who was afraid of lack of children in the past, Emperor Mu Yuan's meticulous care for the prince for many years, the son who made him spend the most time, not only the viciousness of the son and the father, but there are probably many emotions worth remembering.Such emotions will make Emperor Mu Yuan constantly recall the father-son relationship with the prince.Emperor Mu Yuan is of course a very rational person, but a rational person also has feelings. For example, Emperor Mu Yuan is not as close to the fifth prince as before.Or Emperor Mu Yuan would think that if the fifth prince hadn't coveted the reserve position, the prince would not have come to this point.

Of course, Emperor Mu Yuan would not rationally think that it was the fifth prince's fault, but it is also true that Emperor Mu Yuan did not deal with the neighbors of the East Palace.Even the sixth prince just sent him back home to recuperate.

The fifth prince's illness has been unable to rest safely because of this matter is very unpleasant, the fifth prince is not stupid, Liu Xianfei died as soon as she died, but if the death of Empress Su had nothing to do with the sixth prince, why did Emperor Mu Yuan let the sixth prince return? Government recuperation.Especially, didn't you see where the sixth prince was sick?

Let Xie Moru say that even the crown prince knew about the death of Empress Su and agreed to it, not for anyone else. The imperial servant, it is not easy for the crown prince to buy, but Concubine Liu Xian has been in the palace for many years, although her status is not as high as that of Zhao Xie The noble concubine is also the mother of the six princes and one of the four concubines.It is not easy for the crown prince to buy a servant, but it is not impossible for Concubine Liu Xian.Moreover, Concubine Liu Xian's younger brother is a subject of the Eastern Palace and the uncle of the sixth prince.If there is no connection here, it is possible that Concubine Liu Xian went mad to poison Emperor Mu Yuan. Her son is only a vassal prince, not a prince.

However, Xie Moru was also very considerate of Emperor Mu Yuan. After all, the crown prince had just died. No matter what, Emperor Mu Yuan did not want to force his sixth son to death.In fact, Emperor Mu Yuan was really stimulated by the crown prince and thought too much. At the beginning, Emperor Mu Yuan took the sixth prince and his concubine somewhere. When the sixth prince came back, he seemed like a refugee. At that time, the sixth prince did not take the initiative to die. , Now I will not die.

The crown prince made Xie Moru look at him with admiration, he was sticky in his daily affairs, but in the end he retained the crown prince's dignity.After all, once the prince died, the children were saved.

Even the fifth prince, when he heard the news of the prince's suicide, Xie Moru felt quite emotional when he saw his expression.

The fifth prince has been quite indifferent lately. He said to his wife, "When I was young, I thought about studying hard and not being underestimated. When I grow up, the princes will all be married. , I also went to visit Sisao secretly with Fourth Brother, and Fourth Brother was very happy to see Fourth Sister-in-law's beautiful appearance. Later, Father gave us a marriage, so I was worried."

"worry about what?"

Talking about the past, the fifth prince seemed to be more energetic, with a touch of warmth in his eyes, and said, "I'm worried that you are too strong. How about fighting after marriage? The fourth brother said that it is not good for men to fight and bicker with women." .”

Xie Moru smiled, "At that time, I thought, His Highness Fifth is a strict person, with a straight face every day, he never smiles."

"My fourth brother told me that for men and women, either the east wind overwhelms the west wind, or the west wind overwhelms the east wind. As a man, he naturally has to show the air of being the head of the family."

Xie Moru nodded, "Your Highness the Fourth Prince is quite the air of the head of a family." Princes, only the Fourth Prince, does not even have a concubine in the family.

"The fourth brother was scared by Mrs. An Guo. Before Mrs. An Guo came to court, the fourth brother heard that Mrs. An Guo had skinned people alive. I am afraid that the fourth sister-in-law has also learned." The fifth prince said, "Since we got married, I feel In the past, I always felt that the road ahead was somewhat chaotic, but it gradually became clear. When I was a child, I was very common among brothers. After I married you, with you guiding me, the road became smoother and smoother. Those Things that were unthinkable before, are now within reach. If I say, let's go back to the feudal land, will you feel disappointed?"

As the fifth prince said, he couldn't help but look at his wife, asking for Xie Moru's opinion.Xie Moru did not hesitate at all, "I will listen to Your Highness."

The fifth prince's eyes were slightly wet, "After the new year, let's go to the feudal land in spring."

"Your Highness, why don't you write a memorial first and ask someone to present it to His Majesty. Now I will ask someone to pack up and salute, and I can leave in the spring."

"Alright."

Xie Moru said, "Your Highness, don't worry, I also want to live a quiet life."

The fifth prince looked at his wife, Xie Moru smiled, "Could it be that in His Highness's heart, I am the kind of person who loves power and cannot live without it?"

"No. How could I think like this." The fifth prince was a little embarrassed, and said, "I just feel that it's not just my hard work that made it possible for us to be here today. Most of this is due to your hard work. Regarding Fan's matter, I have to ask you for your opinion."

Xie Moru stretched out a plain white palm, held the fifth prince's hand, and said, "Your Highness is my painstaking effort."

The fifth prince really didn't want to fight for the reserve position anymore, he just wanted to go back to Fujian to live his own quiet life.

If the fifth prince wanted to deal with the Fan, he would naturally not hide it from his subordinates.Zhang Changshi went to Li Jiujiang to discuss the matter with a sad face, and Li Jiujiang sighed, "The matter of the empress empress hurt your highness."

Zhang Changshi was really worried, and said, "The Queen's matter is also an accident. Hey, if Your Highness is discouraged about the reserve position because of this matter, the Empress Empress knows, I'm afraid she won't feel at ease."

Li Jiujiang said, "Don't let this matter out, let's go and see His Highness."

It's useless to look at it, the fifth prince is determined to go to Fan.

Zhang Changshi was even more worried, he felt depressed, he was not just for his own future, these people, from the very beginning, the fifth prince was just an ordinary prince in charge and started to assist, when the fifth prince had just got married The sub-government, in charge of the Ministry of Rites, is not a bad department. After more than ten years, it has finally assisted the Fifth Prince to become the most powerful vassal in the empire. , but the fifth prince quit.How can ordinary people understand this kind of depression?Anyway, Zhang Changshi himself was going to be suffocated to death!He was thinking about whether he should talk to all the officials in the mansion, and then, everyone came to persuade the fifth prince together.

Zhang Changshi told Li Jiujiang about this idea, and Li Jiujiang smiled, "Your Majesty thinks too much. Your Highness just wants to become a vassal. Is it possible that His Majesty will allow it? Many people in the court have written letters to establish a reserve. I think His Majesty is right. It’s not a good idea.”

Although Zhang Changshi was also a little anxious about His Royal Highness's establishment of the reserve, he was a mature and prudent person after all, and thought for a while, "Could it be possible that there are people in this court who are more suitable for the reserve than our Highness?"

Li Jiujiang said softly, "Your Majesty, why don't you know? If you mourn the prince's death, His Highness's position will come naturally. Mourning the prince's suicide, your majesty is a father who has been a loving father for many years. Although the prince is not filial, he will die to atone for his sins. Your Majesty will always Pity it." Speaking of it, Empress Su still disliked Emperor Mu Yuan, otherwise, wouldn't the crown prince deserve to die if he poisoned the emperor's father and aunt?It's just that Queen Su's status in Emperor Mu Yuan's heart is not high, and the prince is the result of Emperor Mu Yuan's painstaking efforts for many years.Li Jiujiang said, "Don't worry, my lord, it's not a bad thing for His Highness to propose surrender."

Zhang Changshi thought about it carefully, and whispered, "Jiujiang is saying that retreat is the way to advance?"

Li Jiujiang smiled, and personally refilled Zhang Changshi's cup of tea, "You can't hide anything from the boss?"

Zhang Changshi glanced at him and said with a smile, "You know how to coax me, an old man."

Zhang Changshi has a very good temper, figured out the importance of cause and effect, and smiled at Li Jiujiang, "It's okay for me to take care of some chores, and you young people have to worry about these twists and turns."

Li Jiujiang said, "It's nothing to worry about, but our Majesty is biased."

Zhang Changshi gave him a reproachful look, and said, "How can you say that the father is not?" He said with a sigh, "You young people, how do you know the heart of being a parent. It's like five fingers. If any one is broken, you still want to to heal it, not just cut it off."

It was too late to tell some idle chapters, so Li Jiujiang got up and said goodbye.

Li Jiujiang is not worried at all that the fifth prince will not take up the feudal clan. Even if the fifth prince does go to the feudal clan, the power accumulated over the years is still there.In the court, no prince has the strength of the fifth prince.It is Emperor Mu Yuan, he does not need to establish a reserve, but as long as it is a reserve, it is impossible to establish others.

The ministers of the DPRK and China are furiously writing a letter to establish the crown prince, preparing to make a contribution in front of the fifth prince.Unexpectedly, the fifth prince wrote a letter to prepare for the next spring.This, this everyone does not understand.You are about to become the crown prince, why are you running to the countryside again?

Even Chu Guogong, who has always been low-key and calm, went around in circles at home. Chu Guogong went to Princess Changtai's mansion to inquire about the fifth prince's recent situation. Princess Changtai frowned slightly and sighed, "The fifth brother is resting in Wanmei Palace. The days are gone."

Chu Guogong said, "Your Highness and the King of Min are close relatives of siblings, so we should get closer." In the past, Duke Chu's mansion would not have been so warm-hearted.The main reason is that when the fifth prince was in distress, Princess Xie sent Sanlang to the Chu family directly.Doesn't this mean that Princess Xie has extraordinary trust in Prince Chu's residence?Today, the fifth prince is about to be in the East Palace, but he suddenly quit?How can there be such a thing in the world!This is the East Palace!The future emperor!
The fifth prince is not in a hurry, Duke Chu is about to die.He, he is in a hurry to make his granddaughter a princess~
If the granddaughter's life is prosperous, maybe there will be a queen's life~
Chu Guogong felt as if a fire was burning in his heart, so he came to his niece Princess Changtai.Princess Changtai is not stupid, so she can naturally hear Chu Guogong's hint that Princess Changtai has long been friends with the fifth prince and his wife, and now that the prince is mourning the death of the prince, Princess Changtai naturally hopes that the fifth prince will take over.It's just that Princess Changtai is a member of the royal family after all, and the Crown Prince Mourning is the first prince to die in a short break. A little sad, let alone Princess Changtai?

Princess Changtai sighed, "I was thinking of going to visit my fifth brother."

Duke Chu’s mansion has always had a good relationship with Princess Changtai, and Chu Guo was fair, “If your Highness thinks it’s appropriate, you should be kind enough to persuade His Highness Fifth. Hey, I feel the same for the death of the empress. If you have a wife and children, you should take care of yourself and share your father's worries."

Princess Changtai said, "Uncle said so."

Everyone either has political investment or interests, such as Chu Guogong is so anxious, and Zhao Guogong.Chu Guogong inquired about his niece, Princess Changtai, and Zhao Guogong inquired about his grandson, the eldest prince. The eldest prince also knew about the fact that the fifth prince was about to take over the vassal. Knowing this, the eldest prince was secretly happy. This formidable enemy is about to fall.The mourning prince has gone, and the fifth prince is about to leave. Besides him, who else deserves to be the prince?
The eldest prince was secretly happy when his grandfather came. Hearing that what grandpa inquired about was the matter of Lao Wu's vassal status, the eldest prince said helplessly, "This is also Lao Wu's ambition. What can I do? .”

Zhao Guogong sighed, "Your Majesty's recovery this time is due to the merits of His Highness Fifth Highness. His Highness is in his prime, so it's not good to stay in the imperial capital to share the worries of your father?"

The eldest prince said, "Just Fan is also worried about the father and the emperor."

When Zhao Guogong saw what the eldest prince said, there was still something he didn't understand, so he didn't want to say more, so he had to leave.

Although Zhao Guogong was a little anxious about the matter of the Fifth Prince's appointment, seeing the Eldest Prince's thoughts, Zhao Guogong was worthy of the Eldest Prince's pro-grandfather, and his old man's thoughts came alive, thinking that if the Fifth Prince succeeds, there will be a prince and concubine in his family.If the eldest grandson succeeds, there will be a son-in-law in the family.Anyway, no matter who succeeds, he can't lose to his old Zhao family.Thinking of this, Zhao Guogong also regained his spirits. Others are hurting their hearts and minds about the matter of the fifth prince, but only Zhao Guogong is ten years younger.

The fifth prince is about to take over, and the eldest prince welcomes him with both hands and feet.Not only that, while the Fifth Prince was recovering from his illness, the Eldest Prince went to the palace to visit his father, to talk and relax with him. If Emperor Mu Yuan was in a good mood, he would ask the Eldest Prince to accompany him for a meal.

As a result, Concubine Zhao has been quite proud of herself in the palace recently.

Even Concubine Xie said to her son, "Since mourning the death of the crown prince, your father is in a bad mood. You should go to the palace more often if you have nothing to do, and talk to your father."

The third prince agreed gently.

But the fourth prince is worried for his fifth brother, and it is not good to bring this matter to Wanmei Palace, for fear that the fifth brother's condition will worsen.It was the fourth prince and concubine who advised him, "Your Highness, just take it easy, your fifth highness knows what's in his heart."

The fourth prince sighed, "If the father allows the fifth son to become a vassal, no matter how well he knows it, it will be a failure." No courtier would support a vassal who is not in the imperial capital.

The fourth concubine said in a low voice, "Your Highness is really a fan of the authorities, and he is the only direct prince in the court. Back then, when the crown prince was established, did he occupy the position of the chief or the virtuous? Isn't it because he is the descendant? Now the Fifth Highness , the biological mother is the empress, and she has made great military exploits. She is both a concubine and a virtuous person. Who can compete with the Fifth Highness? The eldest prince is so diligent and obedient. I don’t understand it, but I am confused. Now that there is no prince in the court, is it possible to put the concubine prince in the court? Instead, let the prince go out and become a vassal? There is no such reason in the world."

The fourth prince sighed with a smile, "I've been busy all day long, and I've been busy, if you can understand."

The fourth imperial concubine said, "If you care about it, there will be chaos."

The fourth prince said, "It's just one thing. The fifth brother will be a vassal if he writes a letter. The father will keep the son. If the father sincerely wants to keep the fifth brother, he will keep him in the morning."

What about this... The fourth concubine also couldn't figure it out, but the fourth concubine had her own explanation and said, "But thinking about it the other way around, if the father really wants His Royal Highness to go, why not just let him go on this step? Since the father stayed in the middle school, I am afraid that he has his own intentions. After all, the father has been the emperor for many years. As the old saying goes, the emperor's heart is unpredictable, isn't that the reason?"

The fourth prince deeply felt that what his wife said was reasonable.

Stay in the middle and not send.

The five princes asked for the papers of the prince to stay in the middle, and the Manchu Dynasty felt that Emperor Mu Yuan seemed to have deep meaning. For a while, the papers for the prince to be appointed were much less.On the contrary, the eldest prince has been favored by Emperor Mu Yuan recently, and the Governor of Central Shu resigned from his post, and Emperor Mu Yuan ordered Li Zhongnan, Governor of Central Shu, to be acting Governor.

The Acting Governor Li Zhongnan has some relationship with the First Prince, but Governor Li's beloved daughter is the First Prince's side concubine, and this side concubine also gave birth to a son for the First Prince.

Even though he is a bastard, he is quite favored by the First Prince.

What's more, Concubine Li's father was promoted to the title of governor.

When Governor Li came to the imperial capital to report on his duties, he also showed respect to the eldest prince and several beauties in Sichuan.

The eldest prince accepted the person, but the eldest prince and concubine said, "This year, how many happy events do we have in the royal family? The first queen, the mourning prince, and the first concubine have gone one after another. It is Mr. Li who likes it and sent these delicate things to His Highness." Your Highness thinks, which courtyard should I put it in?"

The eldest prince waved his hand, "Don't eat that dry vinegar, it's not for me. Father is not in a good mood recently, but according to me, father is soft-hearted. What is there to miss about the things that the second child did? Father actually went to the East Palace again yesterday." Qiao said to his wife, "I prepared this for Father."

The First Princess was startled, "Dedicated to His Majesty?"

"That's right. There are old people in the palace. Let's find some fresh ones. When the father sees them, maybe he will be happy and stop thinking about the second child." The eldest prince looked very confident.

Since the eldest prince didn't keep it for himself, the eldest prince's concubine felt relieved, and she still advised, "If you don't want to ask Mr. Zhao, you must choose a time when father is happy."

"I know that."

The First Prince found Zhao Shiyu to discuss this matter, Zhao Shiyu: ...

Zhao Shiyu said, "I'm not a courtier, how can I understand the matter of flattery? Your Highness, please be wise." He flung his sleeves and left.

The eldest prince tugged at his sleeve, "Look, if you don't talk about it, don't talk about it. Is it worth turning your face against such a trivial matter?"

Zhao Shiyu flicked it again, but in the end, the Eldest Prince couldn't get rid of it.The eldest prince pulled him to sit down, and said, "I also want to make my father happy. It's okay, if you don't make up your mind, I will treat you to dinner." Zhao Shiyu was left for dinner, anyway, it doesn't matter whether Zhao Shiyu will give him or not. Idea, even the First Prince felt that this was an excellent idea for him.In particular, his idea was guided by his mother, and he specially picked the type that his father liked, so he guaranteed that all blossoms are Xieyuhua.

The eldest prince's gift of beauty is really right.

The eldest prince presented six beauties, among them a girl surnamed Zhao was quite popular with Emperor Mu Yuan, and soon accepted the favor, and was named a seventh-rank talent.He arranged to live in Concubine Zhao's palace. It is said that Zhao Cairen is really blessed. He was pregnant only a few days ago and was diagnosed a few years ago.Emperor Mu Yuan was overjoyed, not to mention the generous gifts to Zhao Cairen, the eldest prince became more and more pleasing to the eye.Then, Emperor Mu Yuan cleaned up Uncle Liu Fufeng's family.The crime is to have no respect for the emperor and commit treason.

That is to say, Liu Fufeng's skill was so high that Emperor Mu Yuan didn't give up the Liu family, but just like that, Uncle Liu Fufeng's men and women all died, and no one was spared. She was Uncle Liu Fufeng's biological mother, the favorite of Duke Ping. The concubine Yu Shi was also hanged with a white silk.At the same time, Jiangping Guogong's mansion was changed to Bo's mansion.As far as this is concerned, it is still for Liu Fufeng's sake.

Jingnan Gong Liu Fufeng, who was keeping his filial piety, had to submit a memorial for his grandfather, saying that he had committed a heinous crime because he was not strict in raising his son.Emperor Mu Yuan snorted coldly, "It's not strict parenting!" In the end, it may be that the dragon's power was too strong, and it scared Lao Ping to death all at once.She was really frightened to death, the imperial doctor went over to examine her and said she died of fright.

After the death of Duke Ping, Emperor Mu Yuan's anger subsided a little, but the Liu family had to hold another funeral.However, because Emperor Mu Yuan had just questioned the crime, the Liu family did not make a big deal about Lao Ping's funeral.It's just that the Liu family's funeral is easy to handle, and there will be many disputes in the future.Pingguo Duke's Mansion was reduced to Earl's Mansion, and Liu Fufeng himself had the Duke of Jingnan. Could it be that in the future, the eldest son will inherit the title of Earl and the second son will inherit the title of Duke?

However, Liu Fufeng is still in good health, and he can't talk about his son's fight for the title for a while.

On the contrary, the first princess scolded Lao Ping Guogong severely. The first prince concubine said this, "Other parents, wish their children could earn a few lifetimes of wealth for their children? As for the Liu family, I don't know where Duke Jingnan fell." My life is unlucky, and I have such a grandfather. The family of the disaster is not enough like a chaotic camp, and even the title of the ancestors has been reduced by three ranks. There are such foolish people, even if Duke Jingnan makes great contributions. Not enough for them to lose!" He complained about her husband, "I should intercede with Duke Jingnan, he is a nephew, and he can't control his uncle."

The eldest prince sighed, "Did you think I didn't say anything. Father is in a fit of anger, besides, this kind of relationship is not easy to talk about." Quietly said to his wife, "I'm afraid it has something to do with the death of the late empress."

The eldest prince's concubine changed color suddenly, she didn't dare to say any more, she quietly asked her husband, "Then let's forget about it?" The daughter still has to get married.

The eldest prince said, "Don't worry, people have been killed, and the prince has also been demoted. Father understands in his heart that this matter has nothing to do with Jingnan Gong. Speaking of it, the second wife of the Liu family has a big heart, and I just wish I could mourn the prince. Mourning the success of the crown prince, they will also be able to suppress Jing Nangong, and don't want to cause a big disaster."

The eldest prince and concubine sighed, "It's good to clean up the mess, but the son-in-law is unlucky, good duke, now only the count is left."

"Let's talk about it later." The eldest prince didn't feel anything, thinking about what to do with himself in the future, just to raise his son-in-law's title back.

The Eldest Prince offered Zhao Meiren, which not only saved his father's mood, but also injected new vitality into his father.Emperor Mu Yuan, with his old arms and legs, went out of the palace and went to Wanmei Palace in low clothes. Everyone didn't know what he said to the fifth prince, but after the visit, Emperor Mu Yuan refuted the fifth prince's decision booklet.

Emperor Mu Yuan's actions made the eldest prince, who was looking forward to the fifth prince's vassal, furious, and the eldest prince chatted with Zhao Shiyu again, "You said, the father is not bewitched by women, is he confused? ?” Isn’t it time to take advantage of the trend and agree with Lao Wu Jiufan’s book?

Zhao Shiyu reminded the eldest prince, "They are all beauties presented by His Highness, but if you ask me, how would I know!"

The eldest prince thought with his fingers, it really wasn't a good idea to present a beauty, he didn't get it at all, but it was a benefit for the fifth child!The eldest prince sighed, "This book of beauties is not suitable for royal father."

(End of this chapter)