In order to realize this wish, Wei Zhongxian must hold the emperor firmly in his hand and not let him care about him in the slightest. Otherwise, his 9,900-year-old "treatment" will be in vain.
But... the emperor is also about to die. If he cannot find a new emperor quickly, an emperor who can control him, everything about him will be in vain.
During this short period of time, many people said that the emperor had no heirs, so it was better to pass the throne to his younger brother, King Xin Zhu Youjian.
However, Wei Zhongxian thinks that Zhu Youjian is too mysterious. To be precise, Zhu Youjian is a bit old, already seventeen years old. At this age, many people are sophisticated and can already make judgments.
Wei Zhongxian was afraid that he would not be able to control Zhu Youjian after he came to power, so he had been strongly opposing it. In the process, he also thought of a complete countermeasure and prepared to replace the prince with a civet cat.
What Wei Zhongxian didn't expect was that while he was planning intensively, Empress Zhang completely disrupted his plan.
Empress Zhang originally had no big quarrel with Wei Zhongxian, but Wei Zhongxian and Ke Yinyue caused her to have a miscarriage and almost died. From then on, Empress Zhang hated Wei Zhongxian deeply.
Although Queen Zhang was young, she was a very capable woman. After her husband fell seriously ill, she sent someone to contact Zhu Youjian secretly, saying that your brother is dying soon and you must be the next emperor.
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Although Zhu Youjian knew in his heart that he would be the emperor, he could not take the initiative to take the responsibility. He only read the letter from Empress Zhang but never replied.
Empress Zhang was very anxious. She knew very well that if Zhu Youjian refused to take over the position, it would be too late by the time Wei Zhongxian made all preparations.
Just when Empress Zhang was in a panic, she suddenly received good news. To be precise, this news was brought by Ma Xiaoquan, the deacon of the Jinyiwei who was far away in Ningyuan City.
...
While Ma Xiaoquan sent the dying believer to the capital, he also sent another person to quickly bring a message to the capital. This message was originally sent to Mrs. Ma in the capital, meaning that she should take a good rest and be on guard.
Wei Zhongxian, Wei Zhongxian is a volatile person, don’t have too much contact with him and so on.
What people didn't expect was that the person who sent the message seemed to have a funny head. When he arrived at the gate of the capital, for some unknown reason, he offended a relative of Queen Zhang.
Queen Zhang's relatives are not good at making trouble either. A woman from her own family became the queen in the court. Although the Zhang family is not as powerful as Wei Zhongxian, they are still relatives of the emperor. You, a little passer-by, are actually with us.
If I can't survive, damn it, take him back and beat him.
After such a arrest and another beating, the person who brought the message actually told Ma Xiaoquan's message. The relatives of the Zhang family were not stupid. When they heard that there was something fishy in it, they secretly entered the palace and told the message they had received.
Queen Zhang listened.
Empress Zhang was overjoyed when she heard this and asked who had given the message. Her relatives said that the person came from Liaodong. After cross-examination, they said it was sent by Ma Xiaoquan, the deacon.
In this way, this message was originally meant for Mrs. Ma, but by some mistake, it became the motivation for Empress Zhang to firmly believe in supporting Zhu Youjian as emperor. Presumably, if Ma Xiaoquan knew about this, he would definitely be helpless.
...
In Ningyuan City, the Ma family.
Hua Yue was about to give birth. She shouted so loudly in the house that Ma Xiaoquan was frightened, but he could do nothing to help her.
Men are also powerless sometimes. For example, when his child was born, he was helpless.
Although he had experienced many births by women, big and small, Ma Xiaoquan was particularly afraid of Hua Yue's pain.
With a creak, the door opened. Qiao Yu ran out sweating profusely and ordered his servants to fetch hot water. Seeing Ma Xiaoquan circling in a hurry, Qiao Yu said solemnly: "Little fourth son, Hua Yue may have dystocia."
Already."
"What? Dystocia?" Ma Xiaoquan was so frightened that he sat down on the ground.
"Don't be afraid yet, I'm just saying it's possible."
"No, this kind of thing is not possible or impossible." Ma Xiaoquan shook his head, stood up and clasped Qiao Yu's shoulders, "Second sister-in-law, save Yue'er, save Yue'er."
Qiao Yu nodded heavily.
Ma Xiaoquan exhaled, closed his eyes, and began to pray. Even though he had never believed in God, at this time, he had no other choice but to pray.
Suddenly there was a cry of a baby in the house. Ma Xiaoquan opened his eyes, hurriedly opened the door and rushed in.
"Yue'er"
Beside the bed, Hua Yue looked pale. Giving birth had almost exhausted her energy. When she heard her husband's voice, Hua Yue instinctively opened her eyes and took a look. Then she turned her head and fainted.
Ma Xiaoquan stepped forward cautiously, and Ma Mu pulled her back.
"Mom, how is Yue'er?"
Mother Ma pointed to a baby sleeping next to Hua Yue and said with a smile: "Finally, all the hard work has been in vain. Our Ma family finally has another little girl."
"Daughter?" Ma Xiaoquan grinned, "Oh, she is really a daughter, so good, so good."
Ma Mu smiled and said, "I'll let Yue'er give you a son later. Good girl, good girl."
Ma Xiaoquan smiled awkwardly, thinking that having children is a man's business, mother.
...
Two hours later, Hua Yue woke up and saw the little life lying next to her. Hua Yue asked if it was a boy or a girl. Qiao Yu smiled and said it was a daughter. Hua Yue suddenly flattened her mouth and cried.
Ma Xiaoquan was startled and quickly comforted him and asked why. Hua Yue said: "Why isn't he his son? Why isn't he his son?"
Ma Xiaoquan smiled, kissed Hua Yue's forehead, and said: "Silly woman, aren't our sons and daughters ours? What's the difference? At worst, we will have another son next time."
"Ms. sir, do you really like girls?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Of course, my daughter, if I don't like it, who will like it? Don't worry, I will let her use the best in the world, and no one is allowed to bully her."
Hua Yue hummed.
...
That night, a nearby general sent a gift of condolences to congratulate the deacon on his daughter's fortune.
Although Ma Xiaoquan has temporarily lost real power, his first-rank official rank is still there. This official rank is overwhelming, let alone a first-rank official?
Ma Xiaoquan naturally accepted all the goodwill shown by others. Since he would be leaving soon anyway, he could take as much as he could from what these people gave him.
Father Ma and his third brother Ma Cheng also rushed back. Seeing their granddaughter and niece, the two rough men were extremely happy.
...
At night, after Ma Xiaoquan had settled Hua Yue and his daughter, he left the room alone to take a few breaths. Suddenly a hand patted him. Ma Xiaoquan turned around and saw that it was Ma's father.
"The first generation head of the family," Ma's father whispered.
"Well, just in time, I have something to tell you. Let's go to the study." Ma Xiaoquan said.
The two came to the study and closed the door. Ma Xiaoquan sat on the front seat and said: "Yuan Chonghuan has been dismissed from his official position by Wei Zhongxian. The real power in my hands has been lost once again."
"Well, I know this"
"That's just right, I can leave with peace of mind."
"Does the first family want to leave? Where to go?"
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and said: "The secret place in Guangming Mountain"
"There? Isn't there nothing there?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "You haven't been in there, so of course you don't know what's there."
"Well, okay, where did the first-generation head of the family go and come back?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "I don't plan to come back. If I do, I have to do some personal things."
As he said that, Ma Xiaoquan sighed: "To be honest, I really feel sorry for you. Except for you and my second sister-in-law Qiao Yu, I don't know how to explain why I disappeared so suddenly."
Father Ma thought for a while and said: "I had expected such a day, and I wouldn't ask any more questions. It's just that it's really unacceptable for the first-generation head of the family to leave like this, especially Meiyun..."
"I know. In fact, I have been thinking about this issue these days. Forgive me for saying more. In fact, if the first-generation head of the family really leaves, it is not impossible."
"Oh, tell me and listen"
"Well, if you want to leave, I'm afraid the first-generation head of the family will have to suffer. Of course, it's just a pretense, and we can all accept it."
Ma Xiaoquan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Do you think you deserve to be exiled?"
"yes"
Ma Xiaoquan dragged his chin: "It's not that I haven't thought about this, but if I don't grasp it well, I will be beheaded."
Ma's father said: "I heard that the first-generation Patriarch and Wei Zhongxian were not on good terms before, and it was only here that they settled the feud. However, since this time he deliberately ignored the first-generation Patriarch again, it proves that Wei Zhongxian still has concerns about you. Therefore, once Wei Zhongxian recovers,
, there is a possibility of going back on one’s word.”
"What do you mean?"
Father Ma said: "The emperor is seeing that his health is failing and his death is not far away. If the first generation head of the family pretends to support others and goes against Wei Zhongxian, then Wei Zhongxian will naturally regard you as a thorn in his side."
"Well, then who am I pretending to support?"
Ma's father said: "Believe in the king, Zhu Youjian"
"Haha, King Xin is the emperor's younger brother. The emperor has no heirs. If I support him, Wei Zhongxian will naturally stop him. Your proposal is indeed good, but what should I do?"
Father Ma said: "The first generation head of the family can send a secret letter to the capital, and then deliberately intercept it by Wei Zhongxian's people. I think Wei Zhongxian will definitely attack the first generation head of the family after seeing this secret letter. Of course, the consequences will be
What, I don’t know anymore.”
Ma Xiaoquan dragged his chin and said: "If we guide Wei Zhongxian and find a way to match me, do you think it is feasible?"
Father Ma smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I don't dare to think about this."
"Haha, then I'll give you one night to think about it carefully. I figured it out. I want to get an answer at this time tomorrow."
