After the beginning of autumn, it became cold overnight.
During the sudden cold, the old, weak, women and children who are in poor health become more sick.
In the palace, Concubine Pei fell ill.
The emperor hurried to Qianqiu Palace, where there were already many concubines who came to visit him.
The eldest Concubine Hui spoke to him: "The imperial doctor said that I just feel cold occasionally, and I will be fine after taking good care of myself for a while. You don't have to worry."
The emperor nodded and smiled perfunctorily: "That's good. The season is changing now, so you should be more careful."
All the concubines said so.
"Go back. You all know the concubine's temperament. She doesn't like to cause trouble to others. You can go and do whatever you want. You don't have to stay here."
The concubines were reluctant to leave, but had to leave. They couldn't help but sigh in their hearts, His Majesty is so infatuated, he only saw the concubine in his eyes and could not see anyone else. Even though there were so many concubines dressed up in such fancy ways, they took the opportunity to meet each other during a visit to the hospital.
, still can't catch His Majesty's eyes.
After sending away the concubines, the emperor entered and spoke a few words to Concubine Pei, and then someone from the palace came to report: "The Crown Prince and King Xin came to visit and send their regards to Concubine Pei."
The emperor originally wanted to ask the palace staff to send him away, but Concubine Pei stopped him: "It's hard for them to remember my concubine. Your Majesty, please go out and talk to them. There should be no estrangement between father and son."
If others said this, the emperor would probably be angry, but after Concubine Pei said it, he could only sigh with emotion: "You are so virtuous, why can't you be the mother of a country? But they are going to make trouble!"
Concubine Pei smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't say stupid things. I am grateful to have the title of concubine. How can I dare to think any more? Is there any ordinary person who can sit in the lower position?"
When the emperor heard what she said, he felt dissatisfied: "You should be the mother of a country, and when you approved the order..."
"His Majesty!"
The emperor stopped in time and smiled at her: "Okay, I won't mention it anymore. I will go out to meet those two boys. You can lie down well."
The emperor went out, and there was only one person in the inner room.
The smile on Concubine Pei's face stopped, she looked into space, and suddenly laughed at herself: "Mother of a country? How can there be any credibility in the theory of decree!"
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Prince Jiang Sheng and Prince Xin Jiang Cheng were waiting outside. When they saw the emperor coming out, they hurriedly saluted: "I heard that the imperial concubine was ill, so I came here to say hello. I didn't want my father to be here, so I was rash."
The emperor smiled and helped them up: "You are determined."
Jiang Sheng glanced at her and asked cautiously: "Father, how is your Majesty?"
"It's just the wind and cold. It will be fine in two days."
Jiang Sheng looked regretful: "It's all my fault that I asked the empress to worry about choosing a concubine..."
"What does this have to do with you?" the emperor said with a smile, "Don't think too much, just do whatever you have to do. The noble concubine already knows your filial piety."
After saying a few words, the emperor sent them away.
Jiang Sheng and Jiang Cheng left the Qianqiu Palace and remained silent all the way until they left the restricted area of the palace. Jiang Cheng then said, "Brother, has the crown princess been chosen?"
Jiang Sheng responded calmly: "The imperial concubine has chosen a few ladies and asked me to choose myself."
"But I don't know who they are?"
Jiang Sheng named several names.
Jiang Cheng was surprised: "These guys all have low backgrounds!"
Jiang Sheng said: "The empress said that they are pure, quiet and virtuous, and they can be crown princes."
"..." After walking in silence for a while, Jiang Cheng said, "Brother, I shouldn't have said such things, but your princess will be a queen in the future. If she is not from a family background, she may not be able to control the harem. Back then,
When my father was still King Zhao, he chose his mother as his concubine. Later, the emperor even talked about the mother's background..."
He glanced at Jiang Sheng and immediately said with a smile: "Brother is not talking about the mother and queen, but the emperor's consideration must put the father first."
Jiang Sheng had a sullen face and refused to express his position.
It is indeed a pity that his uncle's family has a low status. When Empress Wen chose her as Princess Zhao, the Wen family was only of the sixth rank. It was only after she became empress that she became a marquis.
In comparison, which one of the original Prince Sihuai and later the emperor's eldest grandson did not marry a lady from a famous family? That is to say, they were not lucky enough to become emperor, and those women went to hell with them.
The same is true in the palace. Concubine Hui is an old man from Prince Zhao's palace and has a low background. However, the Pei family where Concubine Pei belongs is one of the founding heroes and is still very influential in the court.
Xin Wang Jiangcheng added: "However, the empress did not put her words to death. The eldest brother can still make his own choice, right? In my younger brother's opinion, the eldest brother still has to fight over this matter."
Jiang Sheng said: "I know this well."
King Xin said oh and said nothing more.
He is the son of Concubine Hui, two years younger than the prince. Concubine Hui is honest and cowardly, and her son is also the same. He has followed the prince since he was a child, and he does whatever the prince says and is very obedient.
Jiang Sheng thought for a while and asked him: "What did Xuanduguan say?"
Jiang Chengdao: "They will perform a performance in the near future and ask my father to choose the master of the temple."
"Oh?" Jiang Sheng was surprised, "The position of their temple master hasn't been decided yet?"
Jiang Cheng smiled bitterly: "Isn't that right? Yu Yang was definitely the next temple master, but who knew that another disciple of Xu Xing had returned. His name is Xuan Fei, you should have heard of him."
"Oh!" Jiang Sheng remembered, "In the early years, Xu Xing's favorite disciple was him. But it seems that he was sent away later, and he seemed to have lost favor."
Jiang Cheng shook his head: "The version I heard is not like this. It is said that Xu Xing had high hopes for him, so he sent him to travel around. The rules of Xuandu Temple are that before taking over as the leader of the temple, you must travel around to broaden your knowledge. Because of this,
As soon as Xuanfei came back, Xuandu Guan was divided into two factions, and they were at loggerheads."
"There is such a variable." Jiang Sheng frowned, "Yuyang is the first disciple, shouldn't he succeed to the throne? Are the elders of Xuanduguan allowed to make trouble like this?"
Jiang Cheng looked at his expression and guessed that he probably felt sorry for him, so he said: "I heard that the rules of Xuandu Temple are not like this. The master of the temple will choose an outstanding person from the next generation of disciples to succeed him. If so, Xuan Fei will succeed him.
Lord, it seems reasonable."
"Nonsense!" Jiang Sheng was displeased, "Since the leader is here, how can we allow him to come in and fight for it?"
"I think so too." Jiang Cheng said nonchalantly, "However, in the end this matter must be decided by my father. Let's see who among them can impress him."
Jiang Sheng nodded: "How are they going to deal with it?"
Jiang Chengdao: "It seems that they are holding a Dharma gathering to see who is more powerful. My father is very likely to agree to it. My father also admired Xuan Fei very much back then, not to mention that this may be a last wish in vain."
"When will the puja be held?"
"It won't be long, right?" Jiang Cheng said, "It will definitely be held before winter."
Jiang Sheng nodded: "Okay, we will all go if we can."