As the emperor, Chen Huang summoned him to the palace, not to discuss national affairs, but to ask him why he had no children. Didn't he want to lose face in public?
Fortunately, Tang Ning was not the most shameless person. He noticed that after Chen Huang finished speaking, Lu Ding lowered his head and his face turned the color of pig liver.
"It turns out that Lu Shangshu's daughter has been pregnant for a long time..."
"No wonder the Xiao family is so anxious to get married. No matter how late it is, they won't be able to hide it."
"It is said that the auspicious day was supposed to be three months later, when the officials of Qin Tianjian were changed by Lu Shangshu who put a knife to his neck..."
"No wonder, let me just say, there is no such thing as a coincidence..."
…
If it were anyone else, he would have been chopped down by him with a knife if he refused to give Lu Ding and the Lu family face. But the person who leaked the news was the emperor, so he could only knock out his teeth and swallow it in his stomach.
Emperor Chen asked Tang Ning to rest at home, and Tang Ning agreed.
You can hide for a while, but you can't hide for a lifetime. Some things are better explained clearly.
When he walked out of the imperial study, he looked at the person in front of him and said, "Lord Qian, stay."
Qian Shuo, the Minister of Household Affairs, looked at him and asked doubtfully: "What's the matter, Mr. Tang?"
Tangning smiled and said, "I have a small matter, and I would like to ask Mr. Qian for a favor."
Qian Shuo smiled and said, "It's okay, Master Tang..."
…
Tang Mansion.
Chen Yuxian sighed leisurely and said: "Has Ning'er been avoiding us these days? He just came back from the grassland. He doesn't rest at all. He goes to the government office early in the morning and returns late every day..."
"How could it be possible..." Zhong Yi held her hand and said, "My husband has many jobs and is very busy with official duties. It may be that there are more things in the yamen, and he will be fine after a while."
Chen Yuxian sighed softly and said: "No matter how busy the official affairs in the yamen are, we can't rely on him alone."
When she looked at Zhong Yi again, she asked: "What is going on with you? You don't tell me every time I ask you. Look at Miss Lu..."
Zhong Yi lowered his head, his expression a little disappointed, and said: "My husband has his own plans..."
Chen Yuxian lamented: "He didn't say anything about his plans..."
Tangning walked in from the door, placed a booklet on the table, and said, "Mother-in-law, please take a look at this first."
Chen Yuxian opened the book he placed on the table in surprise, his face gradually turned pale, and he murmured: "Is this true?"
"This is the data I found from the Ministry of Household Affairs." Tang Ning looked at her and said, "There are tens of thousands of women who die from dystocia in Chen State every year, and the earlier the childbirth age, the greater the risk. Lu
Ya has reached the age suitable for childbearing, but Xiao Ruxiaoyi hasn’t reached that age yet, and your mother-in-law doesn’t want them to be put in danger, right?”
Chen Yuxian held the booklet in his hand, pursed his lips, and said nothing more.
A moment later, in a room somewhere, Zhong Mingli looked at her and said, "Have you forgotten how dangerous it is when you have a little business? Yaoyao's mother did the same thing, and Ning'er also thinks about them."
"He should have said it earlier." Chen Yuxian put down the booklet with lingering fear and said, "I have been waiting for one or two years. It doesn't hurt to wait for another one."
Tangning was sitting alone in the study, looking out the window.
The fact that Xiaoru and Xiaoyi are not old enough is not the only reason why he does not want children yet.
Another important point is to be free from worries. From today on, no one can predict what will happen in the next year.
If they become pregnant within this year, their family will be subject to many restrictions.
After returning from the northwest, Tang Ning's military career has reached its peak, and his civilian career is also close to its peak. He cannot be higher in rank. More importantly, he already has many resources in his hands, and can do things he has always wanted to do but has not done.
Already.
For example, settling some old scores with certain people.
Zhong Mingli walked in from outside the door and said softly: "Just listen to what your mother-in-law says. You have your own plans. Women are women and don't know anything. Xiaoru and Xiaoyi's health is important."
Tangning smiled and said, "Actually, we don't want to have children for the time being, and it's not just for this reason."
Zhong Mingli said in surprise: "What else is there?"
Tang Ning said: "I plan to attack the Tang family."
When Zhong Mingli heard this, he was suddenly shocked.
He has long known about the grievances between Tang Ning and the Tang family. From the time they first arrived in the capital, their family had been under control and made things difficult for them by the Tang family. Step by step, they have come to today, bringing down the Tang family. How difficult and dangerous the road was and how complicated the process was.
Only they themselves understand the difficulties.
Now that he is in a high position, it is time to collect debts from the Tang family.
It’s just that a lean camel is bigger than a horse. No matter how the Tang family declines, it is still Tang Huifei’s natal family, the maternal clan of Prince Duan, and a relative of the emperor. If you want to conquer the Tang family, you have to go through Prince Duan, Concubine Hui, and Your Majesty.
..., how easy is this?
He did not persuade Tangning. After thinking about it, he asked, "Do you need me to do anything?"
Tangning smiled and said, "No, I already have arrangements."
Zhong Mingli said no more, walked out of the study and went straight to Jingzhao Mansion Yamen.
"Sir." When the policemen in the government office saw him, they all saluted.
Zhong Mingli looked at one person and said, "Go and call Peng Chen."
Not long after, Peng Chen, who had been promoted to the chief catcher of Jingzhao Mansion, walked in quickly, cupped his hands and said, "What are your orders, sir?"
Zhong Mingli looked at him and said: "Go and get all the case files related to the Tang family in the capital and send them to me..."
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Royal Palace.
Royal study room.
In his rare free time, Emperor Chen was walking around the Imperial Garden and said, seemingly unintentionally: "Tell me, why doesn't he have children?"
Wei Jian slowly followed him and said awkwardly: "Your Majesty, Mr. Tang himself cannot completely decide whether to have a child..."
Chen Huang glanced at him and said, "Just because you can't make the decision, doesn't mean that others can't make the decision."
Wei Jian smiled coquettishly and changed the subject: "Why is Your Majesty suddenly concerned about whether Mr. Tang will have children or not?"
Chen Huang slowly stopped and said, "I can see that he has a big heart. Only when he has concerns in his heart can he honestly stay in the capital and be fully used by me."
Wei Jian smiled and said: "Master Tang is now both a general and a Marquis of Dingguo. His foundation and everything are in the capital. How could he leave here..."
"This is just my feeling." Chen Huang looked at one place and said, "I am worried about another thing."
Wei Jian raised his head and said, "What are you worried about, Your Majesty?"
Emperor Chen looked at him and asked: "If you have been bullied and suppressed at every turn along the way, and have been in danger of your life many times, what will happen if you one day become a successful person and soar into the sky?"
Wei Jian thought for a while and said: "If I am an old slave, I must pay with the blood of those who bullied me..."
"That's right...if you don't avenge a grudge and don't hold a grudge to account, it will be hard to settle down after all." Emperor Chen sighed softly and said, "I don't know what he will do to the Tang family next. I don't want to see chaos in the court.
…”
Wei Jian was startled and said: "It turns out that Your Majesty is talking about Mr. Tang. The Tang family has declined to this point and has received the punishment it deserves. Besides, Mr. Tang is broad-minded and open-minded. He should, should..."
The more Wei Jian spoke, the softer his voice became, and finally he stopped saying a word.
Chen Huang glanced at him and asked: "Why, don't you even believe it yourself?"
