Yunli replied: "As far as the emperor is concerned, General Agui has been searching, but there is no news yet."
Hongli looked coldly and said: "Tell Agui to continue searching and find these people to avoid any trouble in the future."
Yunli accepted the decree as he said, and the next day, in accordance with Hongli's decree, Hongxi was punished. It would be fine if the matter ended like this, but Yunlu and the others caused trouble again, and they continued to report to protect Hongxi. Hongchang and Hongjiao even fought Arguing with Hongli in the court, Hongli saw that he treated him mercilessly, but they had no regrets, were aggressive, and had no respect. He was so angry that he pointed at Hongchang and several people and took their collusion with Hongxi as a matter of fact. He spoke out in front of the civil and military officials of the court, and the four of them were sent to the clan's mansion to await their disposal.
This incident caused an uproar in the court. Except for a few people, no one knew that what Hongxi had committed was a serious crime of treason, let alone that Yunlu and others were involved.
Yunli and other insiders were all shaking their heads at this scene. Originally, Hongli had planned to be accommodating, but unfortunately Hongchang and others did not know how to advance or retreat, which angered him. Now that the situation has become like this, I am afraid it will be difficult to be nice. However, Hongchang and others did not know how to advance or retreat. Jiao is the surviving son of Prince Yi, and his mother has a close relationship with the Queen Mother. Taking him into custody will definitely alarm the Queen Mother. Alas, it seems that things are getting bigger and bigger.
Yunli's guess was correct. On the next day, Cining Palace sent someone to pass on Hongli. When Hongli arrived at Cining Palace, he accidentally discovered that Xianyue was also there, waiting for Ling Ruo to drink medicine. Last time After the cough, it never got better. After the doctor looked at it, he said that the lungs were damaged and prescribed some medicine.
After Xianyue saluted Hongli, she said: "Your Majesty, I will take my leave first and I will come back later to serve you and take the second dose of medicine."
Ling Ruo nodded and said, "Okay, you kneel down."
After the Xianyue went down, Ling Ruo said: "Emperor, do you know why the Ai family specially sent you here today?"
Hongli lowered his eyes and said: "I dare to ask the emperor, but she is plotting rebellion for Hongxi?"
"Yes, today Prince Yi came to visit the Ai family. Since the death of Prince Yi, she has been fasting and chanting Buddha's name, paying little attention to the affairs of the house, and neglecting to discipline her two sons. Until you punished Hong Chen as a clan member Only after entering the Ai family did she know that Hong Chen had done such a heinous thing, but after all, it was a child born in ten months of pregnancy. She came to beg the Ai family, and asked the emperor to show his noble hand and let Hong Chen live. As long as Hong Chen did not die, even if they wanted to It doesn’t matter if he is demoted to a commoner from now on.”
Hongli smiled bitterly and said: "My son never thought about taking Hong Chen's life. In fact, I didn't even plan to accuse them. It was them who didn't know how to advance or retreat and argued with me in front of all the civil and military officials." , I have to let my son let Hong Xi go, and he will be so angry that he will..."
Ling Ruo waved her hand and said: "The Ai family knows the emperor's thoughts, so the Ai family just told Yifujin that they will not harm Hongcheng's life. However, how does the emperor plan to calm this matter?" The Yifujin in her mouth was It's black jade.
Hongli gritted his teeth and said: "Although his life will not be harmed, Hong Shen and others have been disobedient to his sons and ministers. If they are not punished, they may not be able to convince the public. In addition, the sons and ministers also found out that Yun Lu had once Privately exchange official property with Hong Xi."
Ling Ruo nodded slightly and said: "What about the emperor's wishes? Reduction of rank or imprisonment?"
Hongli lowered his head and said: "My son plans to strip Hong Xi of his title, salary and ancestral status, confine him in the Jingshan East Orchard, and change his name to Forty-Six. As for Hong Chen and others, my son has not yet made up his mind, so I would like to ask the emperor to Please tell me."
"The Ai family doesn't understand the affairs of the previous dynasty. As long as the lives are not harmed, the remaining emperor can handle it himself." Faced with Ling Ruo's words, Hongli immediately nodded in agreement, and then heard Ling Ruo coughing and said with concern: "Huang'e Niang , how are you, are you still feeling uncomfortable?"
"After drinking a few drinks and taking some medicine, I feel much better than before. I just cough a few times from time to time, but it's nothing serious. How's the fifth elder brother doing? Is he feeling better?"
"My son just went to see me yesterday. He no longer vomits milk often and is gradually getting better. Unfortunately, congenital heart disease cannot be cured and can only be controlled."
Ling Ruo sighed and said, "It's good to be able to control it. Alas, this child is also a person with a bad life. The Ai family will pray for him in front of the Buddha, hoping that his life will be smoother in the future."
Hongli comforted him and said: "Yongqi will get better and better after praying to the Queen. When his condition stabilizes, I will bring him to pay his respects to the Queen."
"Okay, the Ai family also likes this child very much." After a pause, Ling Ruo said: "The Ai family heard that there is a spiritual spring in Taiyuan Prefecture, and the day happens to be March 17th. Is it true?"
Hongli raised his eyebrows and said, "Yes, on the seventeenth day of the third lunar month, great auspiciousness descended from the sky and spiritual springs gushed out of the ground, which alleviated the drought in Taiyuan. This is indeed a blessing for the people of Taiyuan."
Ling Ruo nodded slightly and said: "March 17... It seems that Concubine Yu's son is very extraordinary. Visions and auspiciousness come one after another. Even when the emperor came to the world, there was no such thing."
Hongli hesitated for a moment and recounted what was recorded in Dongfang Min's book. Ling Ruo was surprised and said, "Is there such a thing?"
"It is indeed Dongfang Min's personal handwriting. There should be no forgeries. However, the emperor's grandfather hid this matter. Therefore, apart from Dongfang Min, the only person who knew about this matter was the emperor's grandfather."
"In the later years of the Holy Ancestor, when Jiulong was fighting for the throne, all the princes would do anything to fight for the throne. If they knew that your birth order, the Emperor, had caused a strange phenomenon, God would definitely use all means to take your life. How could you be allowed to live? today."
Hongli hesitated and said: "When Yonglian was born, there was no vision. I was wondering whether... it would be not Yonglian who could truly inherit the throne, but... Yongqi?"
Ling Ruo held Yang Hai's hand, stood up and walked to the window. There was a vase with blue and white branches on the long table under the window, with a few camellias on it. Ling Ruo took one from it and handed it to the person who followed. Hongli behind him asked, "Emperor, do you think this flower blooms well?"
Hongli took a look at the camellia in Ling Ruo's hand and said, "Returning to the emperor, this camellia has only a small bud and has not yet reached its full bloom. I really can't say whether it is good or bad."
Ling Ruo lowered his eyes and smiled, and said: "Flowers have to wait until they bloom to know whether they are good or bad, and the same is true for people. The emperor is now in the prime of spring and autumn, so there is no need to worry about the crown prince. Everything will be left to the future."
"Yes, I know." Hongli understood that Ling Ruo used Camellia to tell him about Yong Qi. Yong Qi is just a little baby now. Apart from those visions and auspicious signs, there is no way to tell whether he is suitable to inherit the throne. Everything should be discussed after he grows up. After all, the throne is of great importance. If the choice is not good, it will ruin the centuries-old foundation of the Qing Dynasty. It is really not careless.
After a long silence, Hongli whispered: "Emperor, Queen, how is she...? Is she okay?"
Ling Ruo put the flower branch back into the vase and said in a cold voice: "Yang Hai, tell the emperor."
"Hey." Yang Hai saluted and said to Hongli: "Your Majesty, this servant goes to Kunning Palace every day to listen to the Empress reciting the crime, but every time the Empress reads it, there is resentment in her eyes. It must be
Very reluctantly."
"Mingyu..." Hongli clenched his hands and said in pain: "Does she still have no regrets?"