The news that the emperor was ill soon spread throughout the court and the public. Just when the ministers were discussing the reason for the emperor's sudden illness, Xiao Heng issued an edict and asked the prince Xiao Changgong to go to court on his behalf, which caused another stir.
Fan Yanglu, who originally wanted to wait to see the prince suppressed, did not expect that the emperor took advantage of his illness to hand over all the power to handle the government affairs to the prince. Rather than testing the prince, it is better to say that the emperor took this opportunity to let the prince Take real power!
Even though some ministers were a little dissatisfied with the young prince's handling of government affairs, with the guidance of Taifu Shen Rui behind his back, coupled with the support of Luoyang King Xiao Jingyao, Prime Minister Han Yunzhi, Guanglu Doctor Fan Qing and other ministers, some ministers who deliberately wanted to make things difficult for the prince finally did not. The purpose can be achieved!
After all, Xiao Changgong was still young. Faced with many government affairs, even with Shen Rui's guidance, he was still a little confused! So he often went to Xiao Jingyao for advice and spent half a day chatting with his most respected imperial uncle!
Speaking of Xiao Heng's unexplained illness, Xiao Changgong couldn't help but tell Xiao Jingyao and Wei Zijin the truth.
When Wei Zijin heard him talking about pear blossom wine, which caused a dispute between father and son, his heart suddenly tightened, but he did not interrupt Xiao Changgong's words.
Xiao Jingyao also guessed what Wei Zijin was worried about and silently held her hand tightly.
Xiao Changgong was still immersed in the conflicting emotions of annoyance and unwillingness, and did not notice the change in the expression of the emperor's uncle and aunt. It was not until he finished speaking that he helplessly smiled and said: "I don't want to annoy the emperor, but what I said is right. !My father really shouldn’t treat my mother and queen like that..."
Wei Zijin took a deep look at Xiao Changgong. Seeing that he who had been raised as his own son finally grew up, but still remembered her death, and even confronted Xiao Heng for her death, his heart suddenly softened, and he said softly: "Chang Gong, your heart is good, but you really shouldn't say such things to your father. If tiger poison doesn't eat its children, how could your father use the same method to deal with you?!"
After Wei Zijin said this, a self-deprecating smile flashed from the corner of his lips!
Xiao Heng is such a person. He can be so cruel to himself, but he will not be so cruel to his flesh and blood relatives... Just as when he learned that Xiao Zhao had the intention to usurp the throne, he would not execute Xiao Zhao if not forced by the officials!
Now that Xiao Changgong is the prince, he will not be like this!
Xiao Changgong lowered his head guiltily and murmured in a low voice: "I only said such words in a moment of impatience... I'm just angry that my father, the emperor, is too cruel. His mother and queen are his pillows, and he can do it. And Chen Guogong, He is also a loyal minister, but my father can be ruthless!"
Hearing Xiao Changgong mention his father, Wei Zijin trembled again. If it weren't for Xiao Jingyao's hand being held tightly, she might not be able to listen anymore.
"Chang Gong, maybe your father did something wrong, but you should say it more tactfully... Nowadays, several factions in the court are complex, and they are all watching you, so you must stabilize your position as the prince!" Jamel Xiao said in a deep voice, with a hint of advice in his voice.
Xiao Changgong suddenly raised his head, met Xiao Jinyao's serious gaze, suddenly enlightened, nodded and solemnly replied: "Thank you, uncle, for the advice, my nephew understands... I will never have a head-on conflict with my father in the future!"
Wei Zijin also collected himself and regained his composure, and then advised Xiao Changgong with Xiao Jingyao's words: "Your uncle is right. Now that you are in power, you must be more careful...especially the Fan Yanglu family!"