After the eldest princes returned from Prince Ping's Mansion, they were all talking with the palace staff about the emperor's partial favor for everyone in Prince Ping's Mansion.

The Fourth Prince's Mansion.

After hearing that the emperor personally held Dao Mang and walked around the streets for most of the day, the fourth prince's concubine was full of surprise: "Does the emperor dote on Uncle Ping's lineage too much?"

The fourth prince shook his head and corrected: "They are the direct descendants of Uncle Ping. My father has never looked at those concubines and daughters of Uncle Ping."

Xiao Moreng took over: "That's because Uncle Yang Wang is so powerful, and even Aunt Wang has contributed to Daxia. Everyone else is living under the protection of Prince Ping's Mansion, and they have not made much contribution to Grandpa Huang or Daxia."<

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The fourth prince looked at his eldest son with satisfaction: "You can see this, and I am very happy as a father. You have to know that your grandpa is not an ordinary father or grandfather, he is the emperor of Daxia."

"As the controller of Daxia, what your Imperial Grandpa values ​​most is the long-term peace and stability of Daxia. What he needs are people who can actually help him solve problems."

"Obviously, your uncle, Prince Yang, has done a good job in pacifying Northern Xinjiang, subduing Xiliang, and now he has managed Xiliang, a poor place in a good way."

"There was a severe drought in several northern provinces last year. They donated grain and accepted a large number of refugees, ensuring the stability of the northern provinces. Who wouldn't like people who can really help solve problems like this?"

"Your grandpa dotes on little Daomang so much. As a father, I think that firstly, your grandpa wants to use this to show his respect and recognition for your uncle Yang Wang. After all, the contributions your uncle Yang Wang has made over the years are real."

"Secondly, although your grandpa is the emperor, he is not immune to secular customs. Now that he is older, he also wants to enjoy the family happiness of his descendants Chenghuan."

"However, the emperor's every move has always been watched by civil and military officials. Once he favors someone, it will be regarded as a signal."

"Nowadays, there are undercurrents surging behind the scenes in the imperial court because of the establishment of a prince. Whenever your grandpa expresses some affection for a certain grandson, it will probably be over-interpreted."

"Your uncle and the others have been struggling a lot over the years. In order to balance the relationship between the parties and stabilize the court, your grandpa will not get close to his own grandson."

"But there is no need to worry about doting on your Uncle Yang Wang's child. Especially since Xiao Daomang is still a girl, it is understandable that he will be favored more."

Xiao Mozhen thought of the way Grandpa Huang looked at Xiao Daomang and said, "My son feels that Grandpa Huang really likes Xiao Daomang."

The fourth prince smiled and nodded: "The little girl is cute and cute, and she is so innocent. My father also likes her." After saying that, he paused and said, "I guess she has also caught the eye of your grandpa."<

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Xiao Moreng nodded, and then said worriedly: "Father, today my son has gained the attention of the emperor, will the uncle and the others cause trouble for us? Especially the uncle, because his son was more valued by the emperor, he...

..."

The fourth prince raised his hand to interrupt Xiao Mozheng's words and said in a deep voice: "You should behave well in front of your grandpa. You don't have to worry about anything, let alone your uncle."

Because the fourth prince has an ear disease and does not have much power in his hands, although the eldest prince will not openly bully the fourth prince's house, secret suppression does happen from time to time.

Xiao Mozheng hesitated: "But my son heard that many officials support my uncle becoming the prince. If he..."

"It's impossible!" The fourth prince said firmly, "Your grandpa will not make your uncle the prince."

Looking at his father with a determined face, Xiao Mozhen did not hide his surprise.

The eyes of the fourth prince were shining with confidence, and he looked at his eldest son quietly: "Your imperial grandfather and grandpa Heping are blood brothers. If your imperial grandfather really likes your uncle, he will not let them have a quarrel."

Xiao Moreng suddenly realized, how could he forget this?

Looking at his confident and calm father, Xiao Moreng felt that his view of the problem was still too superficial, and it seemed that he would have to study more in the future.

The fourth prince thought for a while and then said: "Your imperial grandfather wants the three brothers and sisters Dao Zi to live in the palace for a while. When you are studying in the palace, take more care of them. Apart from other things, your aunt saved your life.

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Xiao Moreng immediately agreed, even if his father didn't tell him, he would do it.

The fourth prince and concubine sat quietly and listened to the conversation between the father and son, with a slight smile on her face, and did not disturb them. After the father and son finished speaking, they personally delivered hot milk soup to them.
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The habit of drinking milk was developed by Xiao Mozhen in Xiliang. After returning to Beijing, it influenced his family. Now the master of the Fourth Prince's Mansion likes to drink some milk.

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The next day, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang just accompanied Prince Ping. The three of them had breakfast. When they returned to Pingxi Hall, Wang Maner handed over a greeting card from the Bai family.

Daohua read the post and was a little confused: "The Bai family? Isn't this the second prince's natal family?" She said, looking at Xiao Yeyang, "The second wife of the Bai family said she wanted to come to visit, what's going on?

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She has no friendship with the princes and concubines. Even if they meet at a party, they would avoid them whenever possible.

Xiao Yeyang immediately told Daohua what happened in Wanbao Pavilion yesterday.

Daohua: "I've heard that the Bai family and the An family are competing against each other. Among the nobles, they have always been arrogant and domineering. The An family relied on the power of Concubine An and the eldest prince, while the Bai family relied on the two

The power of a prince."

Having said this, Daohua became interested and looked at Xiao Yeyang with interest: "It is said that the second prince is deeply in love with the second prince's concubine. Is this true?"

Seeing Daohua's gossipy face, Xiao Yeyang laughed a little: "Of course it's true. If the second prince didn't dote on the second prince's concubine, where would the Bai family have the confidence to be domineering in the capital?"

"Every time something happens to the Bai family, the second prince's concubine will go to the second prince and cry, and then the second prince will come forward to clean up the mess for the Bai family. As time goes by, the Bai family becomes more and more courageous."

Daohua looked a little surprised: "I didn't expect the second prince to be an infatuated person." As she said that, her face was a little complicated, "However, he is quite pitiful for someone like the Bai family."

Xiao Yeyang snorted: "That's what he asked for. It's not impossible to dote on his wife, but he indulges the second prince's concubine and likes to have a hand in everything. But he doesn't have the ability to control it. Every time

They all made a mess."

"To be honest, the second prince's abilities are pretty good, but it's a pity that he married the second prince's concubine, who is such a troublemaker."

Daohua: "I heard that the princes who have the highest demand for crown princes include the eldest prince, the second prince, the fifth prince, and the sixth prince. Who do you think the emperor's uncle prefers?"

Xiao Yeyang smiled: "These calls are just the momentum created by all parties. Just listen to them and don't take them too seriously."

Daohua immediately understood that no one was interested in this: "I wonder who Uncle Huang will choose in the end?"

Regarding this, Xiao Yeyang could not guess at all. Although the emperor's uncle was still in good health, he was still old. The establishment of a prince was related to the fate of the country. It is no wonder that the courtiers were so eager. It should indeed be decided.

There is absolutely no problem that the imperial uncle's body will live for another ten or twenty years. How can he choose among several young princes?

I heard that in recent years, the emperor's uncle would often go to the south study room to watch the emperor's son and grandson in class. Maybe he was taking the opportunity to observe the heir?
Chapter completed!