In the Qiuhua Hall, even the hot summer could not stop Concubine Zhe Xian, who was also dressed in plain clothes, with a haggard face and sad eyes, sitting on a chair. Emperor Liu came here, with a serious expression on his face, and caressed her back gently.
It is impossible to tell how many years it had been since Emperor Liu and Concubine Zhe Xian had such tender and intimate contact. Looking down at Concubine Zhe Xian, she clearly felt the pain of losing her son more profoundly than Emperor Liu.
As for Emperor Liu, he would rather see her cry than face the suppressed tears in his heart. After a while, his legs could no longer support him. Emperor Liu sighed softly and said:
"Liu Xiao has passed away. I am responsible and my lack of thinking has caused him to become disabled. If you have any requests, just ask them and you will not be denied!"
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Concubine Zhe Xian didn't even raise her head. She just wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said softly: "There is no need for officials to blame themselves. Going to sea is Liu Xiao's own choice. I don't have any requirements.
Bring him back intact and handle his funeral affairs in the capital."
"People are already on the way!" Emperor Liu said.
"Liu Xiao has been weak since he was a child!" Concubine Zhe Xian finally raised her head, glanced at Emperor Liu, and said, "I only have one daughter at my knees. If it is feasible, I would choose a son from the clan to adopt him and leave a place for his lineage.
Let’s pass it on!”
Hearing this, a bright light flashed in Emperor Liu's eyes. He indeed ignored the matter, and almost without thinking, he immediately agreed: "This is what it should be!"
However, what was a little embarrassing was that he really didn't know who to choose in this matter. After all, he didn't even pay much attention to Liu Xiao in the past. In the early years, he would pity his frail children, but as time went by
The more children and grandchildren you have, the older you get, and that attention has long since worn off.
This is also the reason why Emperor Liu was so surprised when Liu Xiao was willing to take the initiative to go to sea. After all, Liu Xiao was not on Emperor Liu's expected list. Emperor Liu's sadness over Liu Xiao's death was more due to
Subconscious emotional outbursts due to blood, after all, he is his own son, even if he is not favored on weekdays.
Is this true for Liu Xiao, let alone the numerous emperors, grandsons and princesses? You know, until now, Emperor Liu had some difficulties except asking him to directly consider a candidate to succeed Liu Xiao.
Probably also aware of Emperor Liu's embarrassment, Concubine Zhe Xian took the initiative to speak: "I have given birth to four sons, and Liu Ai has many children. His third son, Wen Feng, is a direct descendant, and his temperament is like his father's, honest and down-to-earth.
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After hearing what she said, Emperor Liu understood and nodded: "Just him!"
"You are well rested, don't be too sad!" There was really nothing more to say between the two emperors and concubines. Emperor Liu felt embarrassed, left a caring word that was almost formal, and turned around.
The virtuous concubine always lives up to her reputation as a virtuous concubine. She understands the general situation and understands the righteousness. She has always made Emperor Liu feel comfortable, and it was no different this time. However, the virtuous concubine is still the same, but it gives Emperor Liu a sense of alienation that is gradually drifting away.
Outside the Qiuhua Palace, Prince Liu Yang, Lu Gong Liu Ai and Princess Jincheng Liu Lei were waiting silently. Seeing Emperor Liu come out, he hurriedly saluted. Emperor Liu looked at Liu Yang and said with some displeasure: "You are here
What are you doing? Are you going to stop taking care of government affairs?"
After hearing the rebuke, Liu Yang did not dare to refute or explain, but seeing that Emperor Liu was in much better spirits and feeling more at ease, he bowed calmly and turned around.
Looking at Liu Yang's back and then at Liu Ai beside him, Emperor Liu suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. All the older and talented princes were sent out, and now there was almost no one in the court who could pose a threat to Liu Yang.
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In this way, the prince's status is stable, but is the prince's influence and authority too heavy? He has repeated health problems, which is not a good sign. If there are no restrictions,
As he thought about it, Emperor Liu's eyes became much deeper. Feeling Emperor Liu's gaze, Liu Yan couldn't help but tremble and asked anxiously: "Your Majesty, mother, is she okay?"
Looking at his son, who had been the most mediocre since childhood, Emperor Liu suddenly felt that mediocrity was a blessing. Of course, Liu Ai lived a good life. For more than thirty years, he had no illness, no disaster, no labor, no hardship, and prosperity.
Wealthy, unrestrained and comfortable, and had the most children among Emperor Liu's sons. Now Liu Ai had six sons and five daughters. In terms of fertility, he had inherited the true legacy of Emperor Liu.
"Your third son Wen Feng, please take some time to bring him into the palace for me to see! Your mother and I are determined to let him be adopted by Liu Xiao. What do you think?" After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu spoke.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yan felt relieved in his heart, and then responded: "This is his honor. I fully support it. I have no second thoughts. It can be regarded as doing my best for the eleventh brother!"
Seeing this, Emperor Liu nodded, and for the first time, he gently patted Liu Ai on the shoulder with an attitude of approval.
"Take care of your mother!" He told Princess Liu Lei of Jincheng on the side. Emperor Liu stopped talking and left slowly with his waist hunched.
When he left, Emperor Liu's heart was full of sighs and emotions. The children of Concubine Zhe Xian grew up to include four sons and one daughter. Today, the only ones who are still in the capital are Liu Ai and Liu Lei.
When Liu Lei did not marry far away.
King Liu Fang of Zhao went to Anxi, King Liu Yun of Qi was also in Guangzhou arranging logistics preparations for the Nanyang army, Liu Xiao went to Nanyang and died halfway. Thinking about this, Emperor Liu always felt a little sorry for Concubine Xian.
He was already feeling a little depressed. When he returned to Chui Gong Hall, he received another report that made him feel extremely angry.
Wang Jien came to report again. The cause was the overseas colonization. After the news of Liu Xiao's death came out, it caused a huge reaction among the powerful people in Beijing, especially those who were forced to go overseas.
What Wang Jien reported was some of these remarks, which could be described as a series of strange words, overt and understated ridicule, and accusations of mulberry trees and pagoda trees. The most egregious one was that of Yanchuan Bogao Shaoji.
In the previous Kang family case, the Gao Shaoji family was also involved. In the subsequent settlement, they suffered "heavy losses". Not only did they have to pay back 3,000 guan, but they also had to give up their two sons and two grandchildren for this mere 3,000 guan.
He was driven out of the capital and rushed to the barbarian land of Nanyang to suffer. Among them was one of Gao Shaoji's favorite grandsons. He was separated from his flesh and blood, which made Gao Shaoji extremely resentful.
Of course, Gao Shaoji had many things to complain about. He was the son of Gao Yunquan, the former governor of Yanzhou. After Gao Yunquan's death, he abdicated the throne and became a "prince" for a period of time. Later, during the imperial court's large-scale march into the northwest, he was forced to
Due to the situation, he had to hand over power honestly. In the first year of Kaibao, he was granted the title of Uncle Yanchuan, a second-class uncle.
Gao Shaoji was obviously not happy with such treatment. After all, in his opinion, he had the same status as An Shenqi, Zhao Kuangzan and those vassal governors. Even if he was weaker and could not be crowned king, it was not too much to grant him the title of duke.
Bar.
Even the two prefectures of Zhang and Quan were able to leave and stay, and the Chen family's noble families were just surrendered. He, a meritorious minister who had weathered the wind and rain and guarded the northwest, was left with only a second-class uncle. How unfair the emperor was...
Of course, Gao Shaoji usually doesn't dare to be too arrogant. After all, he doesn't have the capital, and he still knows this. This time he couldn't hold it back, so he just complained a few times at home and ate a few bowls of wine to cheer him up.
, saying that Emperor Liu wanted to force them to go to sea, and even the prince would be sent out. They must have received retribution now.
This remark would not have been spread under normal circumstances, but it happened that a resentful domestic servant who had been punished by Gao Shaoji secretly reported it to the Imperial City Division.
So, only one day later, there was an edict from the palace, Gao Shaoji seized the earl of Yanchuan, and exiled his family to Liangping Island. Since he couldn't bear to leave his children and grandchildren, the whole family should go together, intact and reunited. This was Liu.
The emperor is extremely lenient...
In mid-autumn of the 27th year of Kaibao's reign, after more than two months of wandering, the coffin of Liang Guogong Liu Xiao finally arrived in Beijing. The imperial concubine saw the remains in person and burst into tears. Liu Xiao's remains had been "pickled"...
The emperor issued an edict and granted him the title of Prince of Liang, with the posthumous title of Xiao.