He knew that the Gu and Wang families would never give up, but Sheng Hong didn't care. Their methods were just that, and they would definitely not be able to get any real evidence from him.
Since he was promoted to the minister of Dali Temple, he could go to the palace to meet the emperor, but Sheng Hong rarely went there because the issue of establishing an heir became more and more intense, and it soon became a powder keg about to explode.
"Sir Shanda, His Majesty has asked you to go to the imperial study room to perform a duet!"
"Yes! Eunuch Chen, please lead the way!"
"Sheng Shanda, please!"
Sheng Hong secretly took out a piece of gold, put it into Eunuch Chen's hand, and then asked in a low voice, "Eunuch Chen, do you know why your Majesty called me over?"
"This? We really don't know!" Eunuch Chen looked embarrassed, but feeling the weight of the gold in his hand, Eunuch Chen whispered, "However, our family knows that the two prime ministers are in the imperial study!"
After hearing Eunuch Chen's explanation, Sheng Hong suddenly felt something in his heart and guessed that it was another dispute over the heir.
Because the two great ministers almost stopped doing other things now and focused on forcing the emperor to make a decision.
I followed Eunuch Chen to the imperial study room, and as expected I saw the stinky-looking Prime Minister Han, and the tall and senile Prime Minister Han.
"Your Majesty, I, Minister Sheng Hong of Dali Temple, pay homage to Your Majesty!
Long live your Majesty!"
Hearing Sheng Hong's salute, the emperor on the dragon throne's eyes lit up, because Zhou Dynasty did not have such etiquette, "Sheng Aiqing, Pingsheng!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The Prime Minister Han and the Prime Minister Gao Da on the side also showed surprised expressions when they saw Sheng Hong's interview etiquette. Then the Prime Minister Han reacted with a disdainful expression, "Humph! I'm a lucky minister!"
Hearing Mr. Han's cynicism, Sheng Hong became really angry because his words were too extreme and not a good word.
But seeing the stinky expressions on their faces and their waning bodies, Sheng Hong carefully weighed it in his mind and realized that he couldn't afford to offend them, so he simply acted like an ostrich.
Of course, the emperor on the dragon throne also heard the sarcasm of Mr. Han. I thought he was going too far. Then he coughed to relieve Sheng Hong's embarrassment, "Ahem! Sheng Aiqing, I called you here this time because I want to hear from you.
My views on the matter of establishing an heir!"
"Your Majesty, I feel that I am really not in a position to say anything!
After all, the matter of establishing an heir is His Majesty’s own private matter!
I only want to be a pure minister!"
"Hmph! Flatterer!"
Sheng Hong really couldn't control his anger. He really wanted to tear this old coffin of Mr. Han apart!
"Haha, I am really touched by Sheng Aiqing's idea!
It’s just that I’m asking you to say it because I also want to hear your opinion, so just tell me what you think!”
"Your Majesty, since Your Majesty wants to hear it, please forgive me first!" Sheng Hong suddenly found that he had no choice but to retreat.
Hearing Sheng Hong's words, the emperor and the two princes showed unexpected expressions.
"Sheng Aiqing, I forgive your innocence!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! As soon as I hear about establishing an heir, I will immediately think of a bad word!"
"Oh? What vocabulary?"
"Xuanwu Gate!"
"What?" The emperor and the two great ministers both showed horrified expressions.
"Mr. Shanda, you really dare to say that!" Xianggong Han and Xianggong Gao smiled bitterly. They didn't know what to say. No wonder Sheng Hong asked Your Majesty to forgive his sins first.
The "Xuanwumen Incident" was a taboo for emperors of all dynasties, and ministers were not allowed to say it at will!
"Your Majesty, I actually think that the matter of establishing an heir is not too urgent.
On the contrary, it is necessary to immediately purge the imperial army and let the Imperial City Department increase the movements of the princes!
Especially King Yan and King Yong of Tokyo Prefecture!" Since he chose to attack, Sheng Hong would not back down.
Hearing Sheng Hong's further explanation, the emperor and the two princes suddenly felt a chill running through their bodies, making them tremble.
"Sheng...Sheng Aiqing, are you worrying too much?" The emperor suddenly stammered and looked at Sheng Hong.
"Your Majesty, I also hope that I am worrying too much!
It's just that both King Yan and King Yong have lawless tempers, and neither party will admit defeat!
Coupled with the encouragement of various nobles and officials from the Tokyo Prefecture, it is really very dangerous!" Sheng Hong sighed, how could the emperor and the grand ministers not see that this was just something they did not want to believe.
"Hmph! Mr. Shanda, aren't you afraid that the imperial censor will impeach you for inciting blood relations among the Tian family?" Although the two prime ministers agreed with Sheng Hong's point of view, Grand Prime Minister Han still said with a sneer.
"Two great princes, no matter which prince you choose, the other prince will never give up!
Of course, there is no such thing as the sowing dissension mentioned by the Grand Prime Minister!"
"Sheng Aiqing, what you said makes sense! I will consider it!"
"Your Majesty, whether it is purging the imperial army or increasing the Imperial City Department's monitoring of the kings, these are methods that treat the symptoms rather than the root cause!
After all, there is no way to guard against thieves for a thousand days!
The best strategy is to identify the candidate for the crown prince as early as possible and then ensure that the crown prince’s position is stable!”
...
What I said in the imperial study today was out of necessity. If I kept pretending to be confused, I would be rejected by the emperor.
Emperors of all dynasties liked the new and disliked the old. They would not give a second glance to useless ministers.
I am no longer the petty official I used to be, and I can't keep doing things like fishing in the water.
There are actually no secrets in the palace. As soon as Sheng Hong left the imperial study, what he said was spread outside the palace.
King Yan and King Yong, who had evil intentions, felt a chill running through their bodies when they heard Sheng Hong's words. Sheng Hong was like a roundworm in their hearts, which made them frightened.
After waking up from fear, both King Yan and King Yong all wanted to drive away the crazy Sheng Hong.
As the most popular candidates for the crown prince, the energy of King Yan and King Yong was not comparable to that of the Gu and King families. When Sheng Hong was impeached, the energy they erupted made even the emperor fearful, and he had no choice but to compromise.
Soon Sheng Hong was accused of inciting discord among the Tian family and was demoted to the barren land of Yuzhou, where he became a small magistrate.
When they heard the news that Sheng Hong had been demoted, the happiest people were the Gu family of Ningyuan Marquis Mansion and the Yuan family of Earl Zhongqin Mansion, who had a relationship with the Sheng family. They wanted to celebrate with fireworks.
The eldest daughter Wang Ruofu's natal Wang family suddenly became frightened when she saw that Sheng Hong had offended King Yan and King Yong at the same time and was abandoned by his current majesty.
I couldn't help but think of what Sheng Hong said about reconciliation last time, and then the old lady of the Wang family came to the Sheng family with her son, and went directly to Wang Ruofu, the wife of Wei Ruixuan.
"Ruofe, mother is also doing it for your own good!
Sheng Hong was too arrogant and offended so many powerful people in Tokyo!
Now I have provoked King Yan and King Yong without mercy!" The old lady of the Wang family persuaded Wang Ruofu in front of her with earnest words.
"Mother, what you said!
My daughter is also very worried!
But I really don’t want to make peace with the official!” Wang Ruofu, the eldest lady, was still a little hesitant.
"Silly daughter, husband and wife are like birds in the same forest. When disaster strikes, they fly separately!
In order for our Wang family not to be implicated, and also for the sake of our Wang family being able to rescue Changbai, Hualan and Rulan when the Sheng family is confiscated and exterminated!
You have to do this today!"
"Mom, are you and your brother worrying too much?
How can things be so serious!"
"Sister, you are so confused!
The choice of crown prince will only be between King Yan and King Yong.
No matter which of their princes ascends the throne, he will not let Sheng Hong and the Sheng family go!" Brother Wang Ruofu on the side also persuaded.
"Ah? What should I do?"
"Silly daughter, stop worrying about Sheng Hong!
Escape from this place of right and wrong as soon as possible!"
After hearing the persuasion of Mrs. Wang and her brother, the eldest wife Wang Ruofu chose to go with Sheng Hong and Li.
Sheng Hong didn't show any surprise and signed his name directly, officially making peace with Wang Ruofu.
Then the eldest lady, Wang Ruofu, took her original dowry and left the Sheng family back to their Wang family, beating gongs and drums all the way, for fear that others would not know that she had escaped from the "sea of suffering" of the Sheng family.
Seeing the departure of the eldest wife Wang Ruofu, Sheng Hong did not comfort the sad children Changbai, Hualan and Rulan. Seeing the only relatives left around him, Sheng Hong suddenly smiled with ease.
"Master, you are taking too risky a step!"
"Haha, don't worry, mother!
It's all within my son's plan!
Tokyo Prefecture, our Sheng family will come back!"