"Unfilial Sun Wenyuan, please pay homage to your grandfather!" In the Chui Gong Hall, ten steps in front of the emperor, Liu Wenyuan said to the old emperor in homage.
The first thing to do when arriving in Xijing is obviously nothing more important than meeting the saint. Being welcomed by Wannian Hou Liu Wenhuan, he entered Ziwei City and went straight to Tianting.
A brand-new royal robe, obviously patiently sewn by a skillful woman and well-tailored, may be Liu Wenyuan's first time wearing it, but when it is worn on him, Liu Wenyuan, who is already tall and handsome, looks even more energetic and extraordinary.
The first moment Liu Wenhuan saw Liu Wenyuan, he was attracted by this outfit. Of course, he had even seen and even touched the dragon robe, so naturally he was not amazed by this mere royal robe. What attracted him was the person wearing the royal robe.
people, peers
Compared with Liu Wenyuan, princes like Liu Wenhuan are far behind in all aspects. Now, this brother is going to be crowned king of a country. He has just finished his studies and is running errands in the political hall.
Similarly, Emperor Liu was also attracted by Liu Wenyuan's elegant and luxurious royal robe. The key point is that he has a strong shadow of Liu Xu. In fact, at Bai Yonglin's suggestion, Emperor Liu Wenyuan did go through special makeup to meet the emperor today.
, and the dressing style is as close as possible to Liu Xu.
The effect was obvious. Although it was only ten steps away, the old emperor couldn't see it clearly with his current eyesight. But when he walked down the imperial steps step by step with a bamboo stick, the shadow of "Liu Xu" appeared.
It was vaguely visible, and for a moment, the old emperor even felt that the person standing in front of him was his eldest son Liu Xu.
After being in a daze for a while, Emperor Liu's eyes were red, as if something sad had been brought up, and he soon burst into tears. Liu Wenyuan, who was kneeling on the ground, was slightly surprised when he saw this, but a thought flashed in his mind, and he quickly revealed a look of sadness.
He kowtowed with his head bent, his forehead pressed tightly to the ground, choked with sobs, and his crying became louder. Soon Chui Gong Hall was surrounded by sadness amidst the cries of the two grandfathers.
Next to them, Prince Liu Yang and his son were also present. Liu Yang had a peaceful look on his face, his eyes wandered over the two grandsons, and he frowned slightly.
With the old emperor's current age and body, he would not be able to withstand emotional ups and downs. Under normal circumstances, Liu Yang would definitely comfort him or at least show concern.
But this time, Liu Yang chose to remain silent, and stared at Liu Wenyuan with a slightly suspicious look in his eyes. It was hard to predict what the old emperor would think, but in Liu Yang's view, this nephew was quite scheming and deliberate.
You can notice it with just a little observation.
However, the old emperor seemed to be following this routine. He cried for a while, raised his sleeves to wipe away his tears, leaned down, grabbed Liu Wenyuan's arm, gently used force, and slowly lifted him up.
After he stood up straight, he looked at it carefully, as if he was admiring a piece of beautiful jade. A look of relief appeared on his old face, and he sighed: "My eldest grandson has finally grown up, and now he can be the king, governing the country and controlling the people!"
Sensing the affirmation in Emperor Liu's tone, Liu Wenyuan felt relieved and bowed in obeisance: "My grandson is afraid of living up to the teachings of his father and ancestors!"
"So, you have to work hard!" Emperor Liu said immediately: "It is not easy for Anton to achieve what he is today. It is soaked in your father's hard work. In the future, you must use actions to defend the foundation laid by your father.
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"Yes!" Liu Wenyuan had no reason to hesitate on this matter and quickly expressed his position.
Listening to the conversation between his grandfather and grandson, Liu Yang's heart was slightly agitated. To be honest, Emperor Liu's remarks made Liu Yang feel somewhat uncomfortable.
In the eyes of Emperor Liu, Anton's achievements today seemed to be the result of his eldest brother Liu Xu. However, without the support of the imperial court for more than ten years, providing money, food, people, and troops,
How could it achieve leapfrog development? The supply and dispatch of many materials involved were personally approved and arranged by Liu Yang.
Originally, Liu Yang's mind and government would not be sour, nor would he have any jealousy towards his deceased eldest brother. However, the old emperor's different attitude always made him feel a little unfair and gave birth to a feeling of dissatisfaction.
The feeling of worthiness...
Here, after the simple greetings, Emperor Liu gradually returned to normal. His eyes wandered and he placed it on the gift box held by the servant in the palace. He pointed with his hand and asked, "What is this?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Wenyuan said: "Returning to my grandfather, this is the apology gift brought by my grandson! My grandson is really unfilial and missed my grandfather's Christmas celebration. I really shouldn't have done it. Please punish me!"
Liu Wenyuan was indeed a scheming man. Before he came to Beijing, he had learned about some rumors in Luoyang in advance. Among them, the most hostile to him was that he had delayed his birthday celebrations.
Such rumors, no matter where they come from, are all malicious and are meant to accuse him of being unfilial. This is a very serious matter. Now, Liu Wenyuan spoke directly in front of the old emperor and apologized directly, although it was a bit risky.
, but it’s also a smart idea.
After listening to what he said, Emperor Liu narrowed his old eyes a little, and a suspicion flashed in his eyes. He looked at Liu Wenyuan for a while, smiled broadly, and said: "It doesn't matter! The handover is the most likely to cause problems. The matter of Anton
Cooking well and making the people feel at ease and the border is safe is your greatest filial piety and the best gift to me."
Unknowingly, Emperor Liu's self-titles in conversation changed. It was as if the old emperor who was not easily moved by Taoism was back and asked calmly: "What's in the box? Open it and take a look!"
"This is a thousand-year-old ginseng collected from the deep mountains of Changbai Mountain. It is more than a thousand years old. I hope that my grandfather will also be such a spiritual creature. He will live forever and be a great man forever!" Liu Wenyuan said pleasant words while opening the box himself, revealing the ginseng inside.
Old ginseng.
This is obviously a treasure that collects the aura of heaven and earth and gathers the essence of the sun and moon. Its vivid appearance and compelling aura give people a sense of vividness and excitement.
Emperor Liu looked at it for a few times, waved his hand and said with a chuckle: "It is indeed a treasure. There are many mountain ginseng in the palace, but I'm afraid none of them can beat this ginseng.
I accept your offer, but don't say it again, "Long Live the Qianqiu". It is a flattery that only sycophants can say.
What you said is inappropriate, I won’t be happy to hear it, and if you spread it, it will only make people laugh!”
Emperor Liu's face changed at every turn, and Liu Wenyuan was immediately alert. Knowing that his behavior was too bad, he immediately solemnly bowed: "My grandpa taught me, and my grandson understands!"
While lowering his head, Liu Wenyuan also secretly warned himself. Only then did he truly understand what Liu Xu had told him.
They are the sons and grandsons of the dragon. Unlike those foreign ministers, it is best to tell the truth in front of Emperor Liu. They would rather say nothing than be careful.
And Liu Wenyuan had obviously played a lot of tricks just now, and even Emperor Liu's emotional reaction made Liu Wenyuan really regard him as a heroic decrepit Dong Heng. But Emperor Liu's sudden change made Liu Wenyuan quickly put away his words.
A scornful heart that is respectful on the outside and arrogant on the inside.
Although it was just a psychological adjustment, Emperor Liu still sensitively captured Liu Wenyuan's inner changes. After staring at him briefly for a while, Emperor Liu showed a slight smile on his old face: "Where is my great-grandson? Why didn't you bring him with you?"
return?"
The fifth grandson of the Han Dynasty royal family has been born. He came from Liu Wenyuan's knees and was named Liu Yuanjue. He is now over two years old. As the first great-grandson, Emperor Liu is naturally concerned. However, he has not met him yet.
Liu Wenyuan replied: "I came in a hurry, my son is immature, and I was afraid that he would not be able to bear the bumpy road, so I couldn't bring him to Beijing!"
Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu couldn't help but sigh with regret: "I went to Beijing last year and it was inconvenient to travel far. I missed it, and now it's like this again."
Seeing the disappointment on the old emperor's face, Liu Wenyuan actually regretted it. If he had known better, he would have brought his son with him, which might have had a better effect.
Liu Wenyuan was in a state of confusion. Emperor Liu had already entered into a state of chatting at home. He waved his hand and said: "That's it. Next time you go to Beijing, remember to take your child with you. I have been thinking about you for a long time!"
"Yes! My grandson will obey the edict!" Liu Wenyuan smiled with a filial look on his face.
"How is your mother's health?" Emperor Liu asked again.
"My health is still good, but I miss my husband so much that my heart and intestines are broken. I cry endlessly at night until dawn," Liu Wenyuan said.
This was obviously an exaggeration. Although Queen Mother Bai was sad, it was not to this extent. After all, she still had children to rely on and the dignity and glory of the Queen Mother of a country to comfort her.
They chatted for a while and did not touch on some sensitive issues. Later, they even stopped remembering Liu Xu. Today's Emperor Liu's emotions came and went quickly. Soon the excitement brought by Liu Wenyuan's arrival in Beijing completely subsided.
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After chatting for a quarter of an hour, he was getting tired. Seeing that it was almost time, Emperor Liu couldn't help but yawned and told Liu Wenyuan: "We have traveled thousands of miles, and we have been tired all the way. Let's go and rest first. Tonight.
, hold a family banquet in the palace, and I will give you a cleansing. Later, we will choose a time for our grandparents to talk about Anton's affairs!
"Yes!" Liu Wenyuan glanced at the old emperor carefully and responded respectfully. Although the situation of meeting the emperor was somewhat different from what he expected, overall, he was reassured.
Liu Wenyuan retreated. Liu Yang and his son also followed to say goodbye. The father and son walked together in silence. Liu Yang looked calm and thoughtful, while Liu Wenhuan lowered his head, thinking about the "filial son and virtuous grandson" who had just been in the palace.
scene.
Liu Wenyuan retreated. Liu Yang and his son also followed to say goodbye. The father and son walked together in silence. Liu Yang looked calm and thoughtful, while Liu Wenhuan lowered his head, thinking about the "filial son and virtuous grandson" who had just been in the palace.
scene.
It has to be said that Liu Wenhuan was also sad. Although Emperor Liu's attitude toward him was mostly kind and kind, Liu Wenhuan reflected on himself that the appreciation and regard that Emperor Liu showed for Liu Wenyuan had never been expressed to him.
"Envy?" A soft and ethereal voice brought Liu Wenhuan back to his senses.
Liu Yang also asked Liu Wenji the same question, but unlike Liu Wenji's reaction, Liu Wenhuan shook his head almost without thinking: "I'm not envious!"
It was a sign of eagerness to hide it. Liu Wenhuan twisted his neck slightly and said: "Brother Yuan is just older and more tempered. Sooner or later, he will catch up. No matter how capable he is, no matter how powerful he is, it's just an An'an."
Dongwang, son"
The words stopped abruptly. Liu Wenhuan subconsciously raised his eyes and saw his father looking at him with amusement in his eyes. He quickly lowered his head and murmured: "However, my son does still have many needs.
A place to learn from Brother Yuan!”
He kept observing his reaction and saw that he braked in time. Liu Yang did not go to the bottom of his words. He just sighed secretly in his heart. After thinking for a while, he said in an admonishing tone: "Wen Yuan is indeed outstanding and has a lot to offer.
It’s worth learning. But remember, don’t learn one thing!”
"Please give me some advice from me!" Liu Wenhuan became interested and said.
"That little bit of vile caution!" Liu Yang said lightly.
Liu Wenhuan was greatly surprised. Where was this? However, Liu Yang did not explain it in depth and only let him experience it himself. Liu Yang walked away slowly with his hands behind his back, his calm face showing a trace of anger from time to time.
Deep color.
Today's performance of Liu Wenyuan didn't give Liu Yang a good feeling. Generally speaking, in Liu Yang's eyes, Liu Wenyuan seemed a bit stingy. Compared with his father, he lacked a kind of magnanimity and his style was much different.
Liu Yang has always respected and feared Liu Xu, but after this experience, he already looked down upon his eldest nephew who succeeded Liu Xu's political resources. Of course, this is a courage that only a prince can possess.
That night, Emperor Liu held a small-scale family banquet in the Qianqiu Palace. In addition to Liu Wenyuan, the only attendees were Liu Yang and his son, King Yong Liu Chengxun, and the eighth prince Liu Ai who succeeded Liu Hui in the political hall. Among the concubines,
Only Concubine Gao was with me.
This is not a successful banquet. The overall atmosphere is too bad. Although there are many people and they are close relatives, it is difficult to feel the warmth of family affection. Even the intrigues are hidden under the hypocritical and cold faces.
Even in such an atmosphere, the old emperor was somewhat calm, with a smile on his face. In the past, he might have left the table early to find a talisman to complain and vomit his bitterness.
Nowadays, there is no one to talk to, and Emperor Liu is not in the same mood. The most important thing is that the old emperor has become accustomed to it, and his heart has become numb. He has long given up hope for harmony and friendship in the royal family.
Late at night, everything was quiet and the breeze was blowing. Emperor Liu, who had drunk some wine, raised his head to look at the moon and lowered his head to look at the shadow. He seemed to be in a better mood.
Two soft chairs were placed in front of the Chui Gong Hall. There were small cases beside them, with melons, fruits and wine on them. There were also eight servants, maids and guards waiting on the side. Emperor Liu and the brothers Liu Chengxun, King Yong, just lay down like this.
chatting
The whole person huddled on the couch, playing with the wine glass in his hand for a while, and then put it into his mouth. He looked drunk and confused, but he still asked Gong E to pour the wine. When Liu Chengxun saw it, he couldn't help but persuade him: "Brother, don't
Drink it and take care of your dragon body!"
"It doesn't matter. It's rare to be happy. It doesn't matter if you break the precept and eat a few more drinks!" After listening to his advice, the old emperor's face was full of smiles. He turned his head and said to Liu Chengxun: "There are many people who advise me to take care of my health.
, but I know very clearly in my heart who is hypocritical and who is fake. My eyes are not working well, but my heart is still bright.
But many people seem to be unwilling to even pretend. At the banquet just now, the only ones who advised me to eat less wine were you and the imperial concubine."
Hearing the old emperor say these words, Liu Chengxun's brows almost knitted together, and his mood sank slightly. Looking at the old emperor's "careless" look, he said softly: "Brother, please forgive me for saying this boldly, it's not that the ministers don't care about you.
, but I don’t dare to care about you anymore.”
In this case, Liu Chengxun was probably the only one who dared to say it. Emperor Liu's reaction was also a bit strange. He stared at him with complicated eyes for a while, then poured another glass of wine into his mouth and said leisurely: "It's really bold! However, I am now
This body cannot get better with more care."
"Second brother!" Liu Chengxun's tone was even more excited: "That's why you should take care of yourself, the big man can't live without you!"
"Third brother!" Emperor Liu's voice became louder: "That's not necessarily what you said. In the past, I might have thought so too, but now, I have woken up. Even if I single-handedly created this big empire, my era still belongs to me.
It’s going away, and the ministers will be bored.”
"Second brother——" Liu Chengxun called again.
"What's wrong with you tonight? Second brother and second brother keep shouting!" Emperor Liu interrupted Liu Chengxun and joked.
Liu Chengxun was silent for a while, then he sighed and replied: "What your Majesty said tonight makes me panic!"
"What are you afraid of? We have been brothers for decades, why do you need to be like those ministers?" Emperor Liu said sadly: "Third brother, there are fewer and fewer people around me who are willing to tell the truth and dare to tell the truth.
I don’t want you to be like those outsiders, following the crowd and following what others say.”
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Chengxun had a slight wry smile on his lips, and thought to himself: How can I not follow the crowd if you are like this?
"Yes!" On the surface, Liu Chengxun still tried his best to obey Emperor Liu.
Seeing this, Emperor Liu changed his serious look and said: "Just in time, I also have something that I want to ask your opinion on!"
"I am all ears!"
Emperor Liu sobered up from drunkenness, pondered for a while, and then slowly said: "Wen Yuan came to Beijing this time to receive the golden book and rectify his title. King Anton, he is the best choice. There is only one ceremony left to go to the court."
There will be no objection.
But I still don’t have an idea whether the King of Qin should be inherited by him as well, and there are not a few people in the court who are paying attention to this matter. You are King Yong, and I want to hear your opinion."
Sure enough, when Emperor Liu made such a gesture, it was never easy to answer the question. Liu Chengxun also looked embarrassed on his face, but after thinking carefully, Liu Chengxun stood up.
When Emperor Liu saw this, he immediately put out his hand to stop him: "No, it's just a discussion between you and me, brothers, say whatever you want!"
Although Emperor Liu said this, Liu Chengxun still thought about it more and replied cautiously: "In my opinion, whether it is for the sake of court decency, popular support, or orderly inheritance, it is not appropriate to grant a title. I know that you have great respect for the great nation.
Lang’s feelings, but Prince Qin should take them back!”
After a pause, Liu Chengxun continued: "Not only that, all royal titles and titles in the court should be withdrawn for future use, so as to extend the imperial family for a long time, and the titles of the Tian family should not be overused.
During my lifetime, if I have the day to join the country, I would like to ask Your Majesty to take back this title of Prince Yong."
As he talked, Liu Chengxun even began to express his position. Emperor Liu was really surprised when he heard this. He looked at him unexpectedly for a while, and the warm smile once again filled the wrinkles on the old face.
Without continuing on this topic, Emperor Liu changed his posture and said in a relaxed tone: "Don't go back to the palace tonight, stay in the palace, sleep on the same bed with me, and talk to me. You and my brothers, too.
It’s been years since I had a long conversation.”
Although he did not answer Liu Chengxun's suggestion in person, Emperor Liu later gave the answer with practical actions. The conferment ceremony was only for "King Anton", and the purpose of Liu Wenyuan's trip to Beijing was reduced.
