After untying the knot in his heart and knowing that Nala not only did not blame him, but also asked Inge to take care of him, the mother-son friendship of more than 20 years returned. He said sadly: "There is no way to help."
Help the emperor’s mother?”
Yingge's eyes flashed and he said: "I can't help it, but you can, second brother."
"Me?" Hongshi pointed at himself and shook his head in surprise: "It's useless. Huang Ama won't listen to me at all. If you ask, it will be in vain. I'm afraid he has long lost my son in his heart.
Otherwise, how could I be locked up in prison and he would not care about me?"
"It's not possible now, but how can a moment mean a lifetime, second brother, do you think so?" Yingge's words made Hongshi frown slightly, "Uncle, what do you mean?"
"Second brother, are you really willing to live like this for the rest of your life? Are you willing to watch the queen be deposed by the emperor and relegated to the cold palace? Watch Concubine Xi and her son have the last laugh?" Yingge's every word is like a handful.
Hong Shi was hit hard on the head like a hammer, making him speechless. After a while, Fang said in a seductive voice: "So what if I don't give in anymore, Huang Ama will never trust me again."
Yingge smiled slightly and said: "You are the emperor's son. He will definitely believe you. The key lies in how you do it."
Hongshi shook his head blankly and said, "I still don't quite understand."
Yingge suddenly changed the subject and said, "Does the second elder brother know about the emperor's recent implementation of the New Deal?"
"I've heard about it, but the interests involved in the New Deal were too great. Huang Ama did not implement it all at once, but chose Zhejiang and Henan as pilot projects." Although Hongshi did not go to court, some major events in the court were more or less important.
Still heard something.
"Yes, but even in two places, there are many difficulties. But there is no doubt that whoever can carry out this new policy will be the great hero. And this is a great opportunity for you, Second Brother, to make a comeback."
Yingge's words made Hongshi stunned. He pointed at himself and said: "I? Uncle, are you kidding me? Not to mention that I am not an official in these two places at all. Just talking about this matter, how can I carry it forward?
of."
"Where there's a will, there's a way." Yingge stared at Hongshi and said, "Why don't I tell you the truth, if it was Brother Si who got into trouble this time, Shuntian Prefecture would never dare to arrest him and put him in jail, and the Emperor would never ignore it.
Don’t ask, it’s just because the person who had the accident is you, that’s why it’s so troublesome. It’s obviously not you, but no one believes it.”
Hongshi lowered his head and clasped his hands, struggling to say three words, "I know."
"Obviously you are both elder brothers, but the gap is so big. Why? It's because your importance in the emperor's heart is far less than that of the fourth elder brother." At this point, Yingge sighed and said: "Don't blame your uncle for talking.
It’s unpleasant to hear, but this is all true and fact.”
"I know." Hongshi took a deep breath and tried to loosen his clenched fingers, "It's not just a day or two that Huang Ama favors the fourth child."
"The Emperor is biased to begin with, and what's more, you made trouble in the hospital again..." Yingge sighed as he spoke, "If we don't think of a way, the position of Crown Prince will definitely belong to the Fourth Prince.
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Hongshi lowered his head and said solemnly: "Now that things have happened, what else can I think of? Does uncle think that I still have the ability to compete with the fourth child?"
"You are the second elder brother and the eldest son. The throne should have been yours. Even if you fall behind now, you can still try to get it back. The New Deal is a good opportunity for you." Seeing Hongshi, he looked puzzled.
He said: "Many wealthy gentry in Henan are related to us, and three-tenths of the money sent every year comes from the hands of those wealthy households in Henan. Therefore, as long as I open my mouth, they will definitely cooperate with the New Deal."
Hongshi said in surprise: "What does this mean, uncle? If you cooperate with the New Deal, wouldn't it mean cutting off your own financial path?"
Yingge looked complicated and said: "Yes, this is cutting off your financial path, but as long as it can push you back up, no matter what you do, it will be worth it."
"Push it up?" Hongshi said with a wry smile: "I'm afraid Emperor Ama may not buy this idea."
"No, I will definitely buy it. I know the emperor's temperament very well. He must choose someone who is as practical as him to succeed. He believes that only in this way can the Qing Dynasty be maintained stably. And before, you Obviously he is not qualified. Even if he tried hard and made some changes in the emperor, everything came to naught as soon as the fourth elder brother came back." Listening to Yingge's sharp words, Hongshi said: "Since uncle knows it, why bother again? Even if you do useless work, what Huang Ama values the most is the fourth child."
"Ordinary things are naturally useless, but the implementation of the New Deal will definitely be useful. My uncle is absolutely sure of this. It just depends on whether you are willing to do it. Second brother, this is your only chance. If you miss this time, it will be your uncle's fault. It’s impossible to think about it.”
Hongshi didn't speak, he lowered his head and didn't know what he was thinking. After a long time, he raised his head, his eyes were unusually firm, "Uncle, is there any way for me to go to Henan?"
His words and eyes made Yingge happy, and he quickly said: "You admitted your mistake to the emperor and took the initiative to implement the new policy. I can't think of any reason for the emperor to refuse."
"Okay, then I'll do what my uncle wants." Hong Shi thought clearly. Instead of staying in the capital and watching Hong Li show off his pride, he might as well give it a go. Hong Li had hurt him so miserably, how could he not retaliate for this? hatred.
Yingge asked solemnly: "Second brother, have you really thought it through? This plan is certainly feasible, but what you have to pay is definitely far more than these twenty years. Even if it is just a show, it will not be easy."
Hongshi gritted his teeth and said, "I know, but I have no other way out."
After listening to his words, Yingge finally felt relieved and said, "Okay, as long as the second elder brother has this intention, this will definitely happen. Tomorrow you will go to the court and take the initiative to ask the emperor for help. But remember, do this in the back courtyard." It’s a place you must never go to.”
Hongshi said with a look of shame on his face: "I know, I wouldn't go to a place like that originally. I thought the Queen..."
Yingge waved his hand and said: "I know, by the way, where did you hear those words?"
At this time, Hongshi would no longer hide anything, and told the whole process of hearing those words. Yingge sighed repeatedly: "This is obviously a trick, how can you believe it, second brother?" . May I ask who Xiao Wu is? If Si Xi’s disciple is not clever and reliable, how can he be favored by Si Xi? How could such a person misunderstand which elder brother he is?”
Hongshi said hesitantly: "But I didn't think they were faking it, and Concubine Jin was very nervous when she saw me appearing."
"Concubine Jin and Concubine Xi are in the same group. How can I believe her words? She clearly introduced you into the palace on purpose so that you could hear the planned conversation and break up with the Queen. But you I have little experience, so it’s not surprising that I fell into their trap. Anyway, remember from now on, you can doubt anything, but you can’t doubt your empress, do you understand?"