In the main hall of the North Courtyard of Prince Su's Mansion, Zongwei Weijiao, Gao Kuo, Que'er, Lu'er, Oona, Yang Yanxing and the servants in the hall all looked at Zhao Hongrun whose expression changed drastically in surprise.
, dare not speak out.
They rarely see their Highness lose his temper like this.
Perhaps she was frightened by Zhao Hongrun's reaction, Oona waved her hands repeatedly and said: "I won't watch it, I won't watch it... Arun, don't be angry."
Seeing her aggrieved look, Zhao Hongrun was angry and funny, and said helplessly: "You...hey."
After saying that, he turned to look at Yang Yan Xing and said, "Xing'er, it's up to you to speak."
Although Yang Yanxing is a few years younger than Wu Na in terms of age, as the actual mistress in charge of the income and expenses of Prince Su's palace, Yang Yanxing is much more stable than Wu Na. When she saw Zhao Hongrun's helpless expression, she was a little different from Wu Na.
After showing an aggrieved look, he smiled and came to Zhao Hongrun's rescue: "Sister Oona, didn't I tell you earlier? The "big seat" and "throne" in Wei Yan's words do not refer to a chair. If there really is a chair,
Would my husband hide the chair full of treasures and be reluctant to show it to Sister Oona? My husband treasures Sister Oona the most."
These words immediately made Oona smile.
Seeing this, Yang Shixing explained to Zhao Hongrun: "Husband, it's like this. Today, Sister Wu Na felt bored living in the house, so the slave family took Sister Wu Na to the streets. It happened that the house needed to buy some ingredients.
I never thought that I would hear someone talking about my husband at the market, so I stopped and listened for a while..." At this point, she took a sneak look at Zhao Hongrun's expression and said cautiously: "Listen to what they said.
, Husband, you intend to fight for the throne, so yesterday you vigorously suppressed King Qing Hongxin and King Nanliang in the Jiying Hall of the palace, and pushed His Highness the King of Yan, who is good with you, to the position of Hanoi Guard..."
"..."
Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun rubbed his brow bones in confusion. At this moment, he finally realized: I was just wondering why so many people expressed their loyalty to me today. It turns out...that's it.
Taking a long breath, he turned to look at Zong Wei Chief Wei Jiao and asked, "Wei Jiao, what did you want to report just now?"
"Uh..." Wei Jiao subconsciously glanced at the two hostesses Oona and Yang Yanxing, and said hesitantly: "No more, Your Highness."
Obviously, Wei Jiao wanted to report Zongwei Gao Kuo for concealing the matter, but this matter had already been exposed by Mrs. Wu Na and Mrs. Yang Yanxing, so there was no need for him to report anything anymore. After all, his purpose was
It is not to punish Gao Kuo, but out of loyalty, Zhao Hongrun must be informed of this matter.
"No more?" Zhao Hongrun looked at Wei Jiao thoughtfully, and then turned his attention to Zong Wei Gao Kuo.
He is not a fool, how could he not see it?
Is it possible that Gao Kuo didn't know anything about the matter that even spread throughout the market?
Obviously, Gao Kuo concealed this for some reason.
Thinking of this, Zhao Hongrun said angrily: "Gao Kuo, I will fine you three months' salary. Do you accept it?"
Gao Kuo looked stern.
To be fair, compared to the embarrassment of being exposed by His Highness, three months' salary is really nothing. Not to mention that the clan guards all live and eat in Prince Su's Mansion. Just talk about Gao Kuo, a city wanderer and the noble family.
How could the "Master" be short of money?
However, he still defended himself in a low voice: "Your Highness, I have not concealed my humble position. There are indeed no "unfavorable" rumors in the city..."
"Get out!" Zhao Hongrun cursed angrily.
So Gao Kuo retreated dejectedly.
Looking at the brother's retreating figure, Wei Jiao helplessly shook his head, and then hesitantly pleaded with Zhao Hongrun: "Your Highness, in fact, Gao Kuo him..."
"I understand." Zhao Hongrun nodded and interrupted Wei Jiao.
How could Zhao Hongrun not understand what kind of person Gao Kuo was after spending more than ten years with him? He would never betray him.
But betrayal is not betrayal. In certain matters, it is difficult to guarantee that Gao Kuo will not have selfish motives, just like not reporting what he knew today.
This is not surprising, after all, who's Zongwei doesn't want His Highness to go further? This is human nature.
In fact, is Gao Kuo the only one who wants him to go further?
Is the third uncle Zhao Laiyu an exception? Are Chengling King Zhao Shen, Anping Marquis Zhao Tan and others exceptions?
Are Wang Fu of the Smelting Bureau, Li Jin of the Military Casting Bureau, and Meng Wei, the Minister of Industry, all the officials who were members of the Su-royal Party or close to the Su-royal Party, were exceptions?
Zhao Hongrun bets that except for the new Zongfu Zongfu, Zhao Sheng, the Lord of Yao, who may have been asked by the Zongfu Zongzheng Zhao Yuanyan to come to inquire about the news, the rest of the people who handed in greetings basically came to express their loyalty and show their loyalty.
Sincerely.
When the meal was about to begin, King Zhao Hongjiang of Yan came to visit with great fanfare and the chief of the imperial clan, Cao Yan.
As soon as they met, Yan Wang Zhao Hongjiang said in surprise: "Hongrun, I heard people say that you are ready to fight for the throne, right? Don't worry, Brother Yu, I will fully support you!"
It turned out that today, when Zhao Hongrun woke up and set off to inspect the Smelting Bureau and the Military Casting Bureau, King Yan Zhao Hongjiang and King Huan Zhao Hongxuan, who were sleeping in the guest room of Prince Su's Mansion, also woke up one after another and returned to their respective palaces in Daliang.
As a result, on the way, King Yan Zhao Hongjiang also heard the news that seemed to spread throughout the city, so he went back and returned to Prince Su's Mansion to explain his thoughts to his eighth brother Zhao Hongrun, preparing to strongly support the latter.
But seeing King Yan Zhao Hongjiang patting his chest and making a vow, Zhao Hongrun was furious.
He secretly said to himself: If I hadn't helped you suppress the King of Nanliang yesterday, would I have fallen to this point?
After a helpless smile, Zhao Hongrun explained: "Fourth brother, I have no intention of competing for the position."
"Ah?" Zhao Hongjiang said in surprise: "But, it's spread all over the city..."
"Who is this all because of?!"
Zhao Hongrun glanced at Zhao Hongjiang angrily, and explained with some resentment: "It's probably because I came out to suppress the King of Nanliang yesterday for my fourth brother, which caused misunderstandings inside and outside..."
Although Zhao Hongjiang was reckless, he was not a fool. When he heard Zhao Hongrun's resentful words, he didn't understand why and started laughing.
Indeed, yesterday's suppression of King Qing Hongxin and King Zhao Yuanzuo of Nanliang in Jiying Palace did not bring any actual benefits to Zhao Hongrun other than expressing his dissatisfaction with King Zhao Yuanzuo of Nanliang. The real benefit was for Yan.
Wang Zhao Hongjiang.
At this time, Zhao Hongrun had just responded to those words. Instead of getting any benefits, he was made a mess. He was indeed a little depressed.
Seeing Zhao Hongrun complaining intentionally or unintentionally, Zhao Hongjiang also looked embarrassed. Suddenly, he rolled his eyes and advised: "Hongrun, how about you just take advantage of the situation and fight? Brother Yu must be on your side... How many brothers do we have?"
Man, who else is more suitable for that position than you?"
Zhao Hongrun shook his head.
Seeing this, Zhao Hongjiang was surprised and asked: "Why?"
He really couldn't figure it out. You know, their brothers, like the eldest, second, third, and fifth, fought hard for that position. Even he himself would not have been so excited by Zhao Hongrun's words back then.
Surging, giving up the throne to guard the country for Wei, most likely he will join it.
But the eighth brother in front of him seemed to really have no interest in that position.
Seeing Zhao Hongjiang ask, Zhao Hongrun explained helplessly: "Fourth brother, don't just talk about me. If it were you, you would be willing to stay in the narrow place of Chui Gong Hall every day, reviewing all the papers that you can't finish in your lifetime.
Memorial?"
"Uh..." Zhao Hongjiang was suddenly speechless.
To be fair, according to the temperament of King Yan Zhao Hongjiang, he is not a suitable material to be a king. Not to mention his talent, the more important thing is that his personality is not suitable.
King Zhao Hongjiang of Yan is more suitable to sit on the border of Wei State and command thousands of troops. Let him stay in the small area of Cui Gong Hall every day, and it will be enough to suffocate this brave King of Yan to death in less than three months.
"...Look at my father. It was said that my father was proficient in bows and horses and had good martial arts skills. But look at my father now." Zhao Hongrun continued.
He did not say this out of breath. When Zhao Yuansi, the emperor of Wei, was over 20 years old, he was really proficient in bow and horse. But what about now? Not to mention that all the muscles back then had turned into fat. He was obviously only close to 50 years old, but it can be seen that
He looks older than ten years old.
It has to be said that for a foolish king, the throne is like the kingdom of heaven, but for a wise and enlightened king, the throne is like a cemetery. If you step into it, the result will be wasted youth.
"Then what are you going to do?" King Yan Zhao Hongjiang asked: "As far as Brother Yu knows, this matter seems to have spread throughout Daliang."
"Well..."
Zhao Hongrun also felt a little headache.
In addition to having a headache, he also suspected that someone was behind it. Otherwise, how could the incident that happened in Jiying Hall yesterday spread throughout the city so quickly?
"...Who could be behind this?"
That night, Zhao Hongrun was lying on the bed tossing and turning, thinking about this matter.
In fact, this matter has to be considered from both sides.
If the person behind the scenes is fueling the flames, and his intention is to force Zhao Hongrun to participate in the fight for the throne, then he can just find it directly from Zhao Laiyu, Chengling King Zhao Shen, Anping Marquis Zhao Tan and other nobles of the Su-royal Party - but look at Zhao Laiyu today.
If you go to the house in person to test your words, it shouldn't be these nobles.
There is another possibility that someone wants to use this incident to force Zhao Hongrun to leave Daliang to temporarily avoid the limelight.
From this thinking point of view, the possibility of Yong Wang Hongyu and Xiang Wang Hongjing is higher.
It couldn't be King Hongxin of Qing and King Zhao Yuanzuo of Nanliang. After all, this matter was extremely embarrassing for them. How could it be spread widely?
Suddenly, Zhao Hongrun recalled his father's weird smile when he was at Jiying Hall yesterday, and the fact that meritorious members of the Su Wang Party occupied half of the seats in the east table...
The more Zhao Hongrun thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, and his complexion became relatively worse.
In the early morning of the next day, when Zhao Hongrun, who had been tossing and turning for half the night, was still soundly asleep in the mansion, at the west gate of Daliang, Jie Ziziu, an aide of Prince Su's Palace, finally arrived from Sanchuan Luodi under the protection of several Prince Su's guards.
Beam.
Originally, Jie Ziyu planned to find an inn first, take a bath and change clothes, and then go to Prince Su's Mansion to pay homage to Prince Su, Zhao Hongrun, so as not to lose etiquette.
But on the way to the inn, Jie Ziyu accidentally heard that "King Su suppressed King Qing Hongxin in Jiying Palace", "King Su was preparing to seize the throne" and many other rumors that were spreading in the city, and he was slightly startled.
.
"Your Highness wants to take the initiative to fight for the position? How is this possible?... Is this being framed? Speaking of which, His Highness's reputation in Daliang is really incredible..."
Looking at the people in the city not far away who spoke well of Su Wang Zhao Hongrun, Jie Ziyu felt a little in his heart: Maybe he can take advantage of it.
"Let's go back to the palace!" He said in a deep voice.
After hearing this, several Su Wang guards who escorted him back to Daliang asked in surprise: "Sir, why don't you stop at the inn first?"
"No, go back to the palace immediately!" Jie Ziyu said firmly.
Although he didn't know exactly who was behind it, he felt that something could be done about it.
The one whom Jie Ziyu wanted to assist was not just His Highness "King Su".