Hu Bi's expression moved and he did not speak, but his body leaned forward, waiting for Shu Liang's next words.
As soon as the words started, Shu Liang didn't show off and spoke directly.
"To be honest with Uncle Zong, the family members are the pillars of the country's protection after all. The Chengguo Palace has also made great contributions to Emperor Taizong. Your Majesty will remember these feelings."
"Forgetting other things, I would venture to speculate that if there is a suitable opportunity, the Chengguo Palace may still have a chance to get the title back."
A glimmer of light flashed through Hu Hui's slightly turbid old eyes, and he felt a bit of hope in his heart, knowing that he had not found the wrong person today.
If Shu Liang had not heard the real news about such a big matter in front of the emperor, he would not have said anything nonsense.
I just don’t know where the opportunity for this is...
After thinking for a while, Hu Xi asked tentatively.
"Speaking of it, Duke Cheng's Mansion has still left some foundations over the years. Although the old friendship has been drained a lot these days, when Duke Xian Cheng was here, he had some contacts with Prince Xiang. If Prince Lao Xiang comes forward,
,I don’t know?”
This time the clan came to Beijing in large numbers, but the emperor did not reveal his true intentions to anyone, and Hu Hui was not very clear about it.
But ultimately, this is an opportunity.
Zhu Yong, the first Duke of the state, can be regarded as an old minister from the Yongle period. During the Renxuan period, he often went in and out of the palace and was deeply trusted by Emperor Renzong and Emperor Xuanzong.
Naturally, he also had some friendship with several princes at that time.
Although Zhu Yong is dead now, the friendship is still there. These princes are, after all, uncles to the emperor.
If the emperor intends to let Duke Cheng go, and Hu Hui is involved in the court meeting, and these princes intercede, there may not necessarily be no chance of success.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Shu Liang shook his head and said.
"The eldest uncle should also know that His Majesty summoned the clan to Beijing not just for a meeting. We don't know the specific reason why. However, in our humble opinion, the eldest uncle should not make any decisions about it.
It’s good.”
Hu Xi also frowned.
Since Shu Liang vetoed it so simply, he must have known something inside, but it was inconvenient to reveal it.
But if it wasn’t this opportunity, what would it be?
Hu Xi was very sure that since the emperor was eyeing Chengguo Duke's mansion, he would not delay it for too long.
Otherwise, if the Chengguo Duke's office is used again, it will lose the meaning of benevolence.
But in recent days, apart from the clan coming to Beijing, there seems to be no opportunity to get involved in this matter!
He looked at Shu Liang inquiringly, but saw the latter hesitated for a moment and then said.
"I may be a little offended when I say this, but since the eldest uncle asked me, our family will tell the truth and don't blame the eldest uncle."
Hu Hui was moved in her heart and said quickly.
"What did Eunuch Shu say? Since I mentioned this matter, I naturally asked Eunuch Shu for help. Please don't hesitate to say so."
Shu Liang nodded and said.
"In recent days, the Ministry of Rites must be very busy with the clan's move to Beijing, and the eldest clan uncle may not be able to spare time, but we still have to say something."
"In the final analysis, it depends on His Majesty's wishes regarding the establishment of the Duke's Mansion."
"Uncle Da Zong rescued our family today. He must be aware of some things."
"You are a smart man, and you naturally know where the key lies. His Majesty may have his own plan in mind. If you want to know, you should look wider. Don't be distracted by the common affairs in the corner of your eyes.
Blinded."
Hu Xi pondered for a moment and immediately understood what Shu Liang meant.
He probably knew something about what Yang Shan and others were secretly planning.
The meaning of Shu Liang's words was simply that he wanted Duke Cheng to cut ties with them, just like the Duke of Feng. If they gain the emperor's trust, the matter will naturally be solved.
However, he was still a little confused about what happened next.
Look wider?
Could it be that he has missed some news these days?
I asked again if I wanted to, but I heard Shu Liangdao.
"I've been harassing the eldest uncle for a long time today, and it's time for our family to return to the palace to recover. I would like to give you a final word to the eldest uncle. I don't need to worry too much about this matter."
"Your Majesty has your own arrangements. It's just a matter of time. If you can prepare in advance, it will be better. If not, it doesn't matter if you follow His Majesty's arrangements step by step."
"Your majesty is wise and will definitely not let such a loyal minister like you feel cold. Please rest assured about this, uncle."
I don't know if it was his own misunderstanding, but Hu Hui always felt that Shu Liang had a slightly deeper tone in the words "loyalty".
Before he could figure out the key, he saw Shu Liang standing up to leave.
He knew that it was a great honor for Shu Liang to speak up to this point, so he stopped asking any more questions.
He got up and sent Shu Liang out of the lobby of the Ministry of Etiquette. When he came back, he called the scribe who usually followed him over and asked.
"During these days, has anything happened in various ministries, courtyards, and palaces that has not been reported to me?"
Mr. Hu has been in charge of the Ministry of Rites for many years and has never cared much about the general affairs of other ministries.
After all, the Ministry of Rites is a noble one and does not have much dealings with other ministries. Over time, except for some major events and other news, he often just glances at it in a good mood and does not ask too many questions.
Although the clerk was surprised, he didn't dare to ask any more questions. He went back and rummaged through the latest official documents, sent them to the boss's case, and said.
"Uncle Uncle Zong, in recent days, as the New Year is approaching, the various ministries have not had any major events, and most of them are very leisurely."
"However, it is said that the emperor issued an edict a few days ago, asking the Ministry of Industry to simply renovate the dilapidated palaces in the palace."
"There is nothing major going on in the palace. It's just because the New Year is approaching and the Queen Mother said that there are not enough manpower in the palace, so she transferred some maids from the Jiaofang Division to serve in the palace."
Renovate the palace? Add more maids?
Hu Xi frowned and waved his hand, signaling the clerk to go out. He read the official documents in front of him carefully and found nothing unusual.
It is true that nothing noteworthy happened in the various ministries. So, when Shu Liang said that he should look wider, he probably did not mean the court.
Hu Bi closed his eyes and went through the conversation with Shu Liang just now in his mind again, which further confirmed his guess.
However, no matter how he thought about it, Hu Hui always felt that he still lacked an important piece of the puzzle. Only by finding this puzzle piece could he deduce the complete outline of the matter.
However, he still couldn't figure out what the puzzle piece was.
From what Shu Liang said before he left, it seemed that the Emperor would take some action in the near future, but Hu Bi always felt that it was better to prepare in advance and be passively accepted.
This feeling of being only one step away from the truth made Mr. Hu seem to have returned to the time when he was still serving Emperor Taizong.
Rubbing his sore temples, a follower suddenly came in from outside. He was the housekeeper of the Hu Mansion. He had been with Hu Hui for many years. The old housekeeper came to Hu Hui, bowed his head and said respectfully.
"Sir, my wife has returned home. Please go back. She said she has something to discuss with you."
Hu Hui was stunned for a moment and vaguely remembered that his wife had mentioned to him the previous two points. Empress Dowager Wu of Jingyang Palace had summoned several ladies from several houses to the palace in recent days.
The underlying meaning behind the words seems to be...
Draft?
This chapter has been completed!