Chonghua Palace is still as majestic and magnificent as in the past.
It's just that without the busy scenes of palace maids and eunuchs coming and going in the past, it seems too deserted.
The eunuch who led the way led Jia Lian outside the Chonghua Hall, then respectfully waited in the corridor, and the eunuch stationed at the door announced the news loudly.
Not long after, Jia Lian came to the palace.
There were almost no people in the huge hall, except for an old man sitting on the dragon throne.
When Jia Lian saw this, he felt a little sad.
Think about how high the Supreme Emperor was in the past, ruling the world for nearly a century, and once he said something, everyone in the world would not fail to follow it.
Even though he was raised in honor in his later years, he was just a great eunuch who left his palace and dared to look down on the civil and military officials of the dynasty and did not take the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty into his eyes.
Now that he has lost his power, he can only sit alone in this cold hall like an ordinary old man.
Of course, Jia Lian believed that Emperor Ningkang did not mean to treat the Supreme Emperor harshly.
In the previous situation, Emperor Ningkang never showed the slightest intention to kill the Supreme Emperor. It can be seen that Emperor Ningkang's goal from the beginning to the end was just to seize power.
He probably had no intention of revenge on the Supreme Emperor.
It's just that he is too busy now. Perhaps after locking the Supreme Emperor into the Chonghua Palace and replacing all the previous palace servants and guards, he has not had time to arrange for more people to serve him.
"Jia Lian, a humble minister, comes to see the Supreme Emperor. I wish the Supreme Emperor good health and long life."
Jia Lian kowtowed to the Supreme Emperor respectfully.
Not to mention the fact that the Supreme Emperor might be this body's bloodline grandfather, let's just say that the Supreme Emperor was actually pretty good to him at the time.
Even the opposition to him and Zhaoyang seems to be reasonable and reasonable now.
"Get flat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The Emperor's voice was no longer as hysterical as the defeat that day, and he had regained his former demeanor.
"You are my grandson, and you should be called my grandpa like other princes."
"I dare not..."
"Are you afraid that getting close to me will make him unhappy?"
Jia Lian glanced at the Supreme Emperor and said to himself, "You already know what you are asking about."
The Supreme Emperor was a little displeased. He was silent for a moment and said, "Come closer. I'm tired of talking at such a distance."
"yes."
Jia Lian then stepped on the red carpet and stepped forward.
"A little closer."
Jia Lian had no choice but to get closer.
The Supreme Emperor looked him up and down and sighed: "You are so handsome. When I see you, I can't help but sigh that time flies by like a fleeting moment."
Seeing that Jia Lian didn't speak, the Supreme Emperor realized that his current approach to Jia Lian was a little cheap, so he changed his way of speaking.
"I heard that he removed your military power and all your official positions?"
"yes……"
"Can you regret it?"
Jia Lian raised his brows, shook his head and said, "The thunder and rain are all your kindness. Since the official position I have been given by your Majesty, it is natural that your Majesty should take it back now."
Besides, His Majesty told me that he just wanted me to go home to recuperate for a while and take the opportunity to observe my filial piety to my father."
"You believe him?"
"Your Majesty, I will naturally believe your words."
The Supreme Emperor frowned, as if he thought Jia Lian was too naive, and seemed jealous because Jia Lian trusted Emperor Ning Kang so much.
He curled his lips and said: "That's fine. Since you no longer have power in your hands, he will naturally have no need to attack you.
In this way, you can live your life peacefully and be better than others."
The Supreme Emperor's eyes were full of sorrow and reminiscing, and he didn't know who or what he was remembering.
"Do you blame me?"
"Why did the Supreme Emperor say this?"
Jia Lian was a little surprised by the Emperor's sudden question.
The Supreme Emperor said casually: "Is it your fault that I haven't recognized you all these years, leaving you and your son adrift? Is it your fault that I suddenly revealed your life experience that day, causing you to lose your bright future?"
"The Emperor is too worried.
My father and I did not live abroad, but we lived in the Jia family since we were young, living a prosperous life with good food and clothing.
My father is a first-class mighty general, and I have received His Majesty's favor and been granted the title of Marquis. I am above tens of millions of people in terms of wealth and status.
So I don't know what happened to my father, but I certainly don't blame the Emperor, because I know that the Emperor must have been paying attention to us, father and son, over the years.
As for me losing my future, that's out of the question.
On the contrary, I was bold and did not follow the Emperor's will that day, so I would like to ask the Emperor not to be weird."
Every word of Jia Lian's words was reasonable, but every word also revealed alienation.
The Supreme Emperor knew this very well.
He originally made a heavy promise that day to let Jia Lian follow him to resist Ning Kangdi, but he was very angry when Jia Lian refused without hesitation.
But in the past two days, his anger has dissipated.
In addition, living in a secluded palace with few people to talk to, he also felt lonely. He couldn't help but think of Jia Lian, his blood grandson, and thought he owed him something, so he wanted to meet him.
His original intention was to get close to Jia Lian.
After all, Jia Lian was far superior to his other grandsons in both appearance and talent. Coupled with his special background, he held a somewhat different position in his heart.
But Jia Lian's attitude clearly told him that it would be too late to say this now.
He knows that this is the disadvantage of smart people.
If Jia Liansheng is more foolish and stubborn, given his own status, as long as he is willing to recognize each other and just speaks a little falsely, the other party should be submissive and respectful.
Just like other juniors.
"It's good if you think so. In fact, after I came to Dabao, the country was troubled internally and externally, and I really didn't have the energy to focus on other things, so I did neglect your father.
Perhaps it was because of my negligence that he became like that.
When I work hard to govern and stabilize the world, I thought about carrying your father back to the clan.
It's just that at that time, your father had grown up and was very stubborn. Most of the things he did were abandoned by everyone.
In the end, I didn’t do this for the sake of Tianjia’s reputation.”
The Supreme Emperor seemed to be the explanation.
Jia Lian also nodded repeatedly, seeming to believe what the Emperor said.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! But he didn't care at all. It was originally caused by doing bad things. The Supreme Emperor was afraid that it would be too late to cover it up. How could he welcome Jia She back to the clan in a grand manner? This was not
Leading the world to dig up his powerful information?
Therefore, the so-called stubbornness is probably just an excuse.
Otherwise, my reputation over the years is not bad at all, why haven't I seen him rectify my name?
"Originally, I had completely given up on your father, but I never expected that he would still leave you behind for me... you three brothers and sisters.
Especially you, your talents and abilities make me admire you very much.
In fact, I have already thought about finding a suitable opportunity for you three brothers and sisters to recognize your ancestors and return to the clan. Therefore, at last year’s birthday banquet, I personally gave you questions to teach you."
Jia Lian's eyes showed emotion and he sighed: "It's a pity that things are unpredictable. If this incident had not happened, my second sister, Cong brother and I would have flown up the branches and become phoenixes from now on."
The Supreme Emperor looked slightly suffocated.
In fact, the only thing he cares about is Jia Lian. He doesn't even know the names of Jia She's other children. After all, he has too many grandchildren, one or two hundred at least.
Even if Jia Lian hadn't mentioned it repeatedly, he wouldn't have mentioned Yingchun and Jia Cong at all.
He did have the intention to recognize Jia Lian before, but he definitely did not make the truth known to the world as Jia Lian "thought".
He was thinking that he would first express his favor for Jia Lian, and then ask one of his sons to adopt Jia Lian as his adopted son, so that he could legitimately recruit Jia Lian to his side and educate him.
In this case, no one else has anything to do with it.
In the eyes of this aloof emperor, only a grandson with Jia Lian's appearance, talents and abilities could make him unable to abandon him like worn-out shoes and make him have the urge to recognize his bloodline.
What a shame that Lao Liu was so scheming and rebellious that he dared to rebel against him!
It's shameful that Jia Lian is so realistic. Seeing his defeat, he actually doesn't care about the closeness of his bloodline grandfather.
"In short, in my heart, you are different from my other grandchildren.
I can't get out of this Chonghua Palace now, and I don't want to go out again. Since he feels that I am wrong, I will let him toss it on his own. When he gets tired one day, he will understand my helplessness.
That's all, let's not talk about him anymore.
If you are willing, you can often come into the palace to see me when you are free. If you don't dare to come, I can tell your sixth uncle and ask him to give you a token to enter and leave the palace at will."
"this……"
"Huh, don't worry. I have given the world to him, and he won't even accept this small request from me.
You go back, I'm tired."
Jia Lian hesitated slightly: "Yes...Wei Chen is resigning."
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After coming out of Chonghua Palace, the eunuch who had been waiting took him back to the South Study.
Emperor Ning Kang was still reading the report. When he saw him coming in, he asked without raising his head: "This is the first time that your grandfather and grandson have met each other since they met each other. Why are you back so soon?"
"The Supreme Emperor is not in very good spirits. After talking to me for a few words, I felt tired, so I resigned."
"Really? What did he say to you?"
"It's nothing, I just told you some old memories, and I asked you to go to the palace to see him if you have time... The Supreme Emperor, he seems quite lonely..."
Jia Lian's words made Emperor Ningkang silent for a moment. He suddenly turned back to Dai Quan and said, "Have you made arrangements for the eunuchs and maids who have been asked to be sent to Chonghua Palace?"
"Reporting to your Majesty, due to the complicated affairs in the palace recently, manpower is needed everywhere, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs cannot spare too many people at the same time.
Yesterday, my slave personally arranged for twenty-eight eunuchs and twenty-eight palace maids to be sent in. The remaining people will probably be all arranged tonight."
Emperor Ning Kang didn't say anything and looked at Jia Lian again.
Jia Lian also responded calmly.
No matter what he said, the Supreme Emperor was still his grandfather. If he blindly avoided suspicion and would not even dare to say a word for the Supreme Emperor, he was afraid that Emperor Ningkang would look down on him and even think that he was hiding an adulterer in his heart.
Sure enough, Emperor Ningkang only glanced at him twice, then lowered his head and picked up a bright yellow imperial edict from the side of the case. He looked at it carefully, put it on the table, and picked up the red sandalwood inlaid with gold box next to it.
The national seal was held in both hands and sealed.
After putting the imperial seal back, Emperor Ning Kang picked up the imperial edict again, took a look at it, and handed it to Dai Quan: "Give it to him."
Jia Lianshang was suspicious when he saw Dai Quan walking towards him cheerfully and said with a smile: "Master Marquis, please accept the order."
Jia Lian knelt down to Emperor Ning Kang.
"The edict says:
Jia Lian, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, is a man of both moral and moral character. He serves the country as a public servant. Since he took charge of state affairs, he has been diligent and diligent, and has made great achievements. He has won my heart.
Today, he has been awarded for his meritorious service, and he has been promoted to the third rank of Honorable Duke, and is allowed to enter the palace on horseback.
I hope you will encourage me more in the future and never let me down.
I admire this."
Hearing the words "Rong Guogong", Jia Lian was stunned, but he immediately thanked him.
Taking the imperial edict from Dai Quan, without waiting to see it, Dai Quan smiled and said: "I have met Duke Rong Guo. From now on, I will be the first Duke of my surname."
Jia Lian stood up, raised his eyebrows slightly, and couldn't help but feel a little excited.
He had thought that Emperor Ning Kang would reward him. Not to mention the small contributions he had made before, he was the first to contribute to Tienwang Mountain, so it would be unjustifiable not to reward him!
But I never expected that Emperor Ning Kang would be so successful that he would directly grant him the title of Duke.
This is not the founding of the country, but the Duke of Taiping!
In today's world, apart from the half-hearted princes from the clan, there are also the pretenders from the small dependent foreign countries, but there is not a single serious prince!
There are many marquises, but the duke... he is probably the only one!
Although this may take advantage of the ancestral title, even so, once it is spread to the world, it can still cause quite a stir.
Just like the first Wang with a foreign surname and the only Wang Shuirong with a foreign surname today.
Seeing the rare excitement on Jia Lian's face, Emperor Ning Kang hummed: "He doesn't have a foreign surname.
Okay, I’ve given what I should give, so that no one will scold me in their heart anymore.”
After hearing what Emperor Ning Kang said, Dai Quan slapped himself in the mouth, then looked at Jia Lian with a smile.
It seems that His Majesty treats Jia Lian as a member of the royal family, so making him a prince is nothing.
However, in this case, why did Your Majesty give the title of Duke Rong to Jia Lian? Doesn't this mean that Jia Lian will die in the Jia family again?
"Your Majesty is joking. How dare I scold Your Majesty in my heart? In my heart, Your Majesty is like a Buddha in thousands of families. He is the only guiding light in my mind..."
Jia Lian was happy and prepared to flatter him a lot. However, facing Emperor Ningkang Leng Qiuqiu's unsatisfied eyes, he had to take back the rest of his words.
"Since the Supreme Emperor has asked you to come into the palace to see him often, just remember that I will pass the decree to the guards of the Forbidden Palace so that you can enter and leave the Forbidden Palace.
Also, although I allow you to enter the palace on horseback, you should not wander around the palace without knowing the rules. When you arrive at Linjing Gate, you must dismount!
You can ask Dai Quan more about the rules in the palace later, if... hmph, don't blame me for not reminding you."
"Yes, I understand."
Jia Lian didn't think there was anything wrong. Emperor Ning Kang was probably worried that he was young and frivolous, and there were many noble people in the palace, so he would easily collide with him accidentally.
But let’s not say that he has long passed his frivolous days, let’s just say that he has no intention of entering the palace often.
Do you really think he wants to establish a family relationship with the Supreme Emperor?
If Emperor Ningkang hadn't forced him into the palace, there would be something else to say.
Seeing that Emperor Ningkang seemed to be fine, Jia Lian couldn't wait to say goodbye and leave the palace.
"Wait a minute. Now that you have entered the palace, go to Fengzao Palace to see your sister for me."