"To the Empress," Xiang Hui came to report with a smile in the Jiaofang Palace: "The Emperor has sent Eunuch Wei to deliver a message. He will have a few drinks with Lu Hanlin, Zhao Shuling and Chen Yushi in the Yiqing Palace tonight.
I won’t go back to Jiaofang Hall for dinner.”
A strange light flashed in Xie Mingxi's eyes, her brows relaxed, and she smiled: "Okay, I understand."
Lu Chi, Zhao Qi, Chen Zhan.
The three of them really lived up to Sheng Hong's expectations.
That night, Sheng Hong was in high spirits, and it wasn't until midnight that he returned to Jiaofang Hall drunk.
Xie Mingxi did not dislike the smell of alcohol all over his body, and personally helped him to the clean room. He washed away the smell of alcohol and fed him some sobering soup.
Sheng Hong didn't speak, he just kept laughing. He smiled happily.
Xie Mingxi also laughed, stretched out her hand and pinched Sheng Hong's face: "Look at you smiling like this, it's so weird."
After turning thirty, Sheng Hong felt that he had become mature and steady, and he also had a short beard. Xie Mingxi's fingers touched the short beard. Sheng Hong felt a little itchy and grinned: "I'm in a good mood. I just want to laugh. What should I do?"
"
The rare childishness is quite cute.
Xie Mingxi's eyes were full of smiles: "You can laugh if you want, there is no one else here."
This makes sense.
So Sheng Hong laughed heartily.
…
The next day, Sheng Hong felt his face was sore, and he stretched out his hands to rub his face from time to time.
Today is the Small Court Meeting. There are only about twenty courtiers in total who are qualified to participate in the Small Court Meeting. They are all important ministers of the third rank or above in the court. Prince Fenyang and Prince An also attended the Small Court Meeting.
However, discussing political affairs was a matter for civil servants, and Prince Fenyang and Prince An rarely spoke out at the court meeting.
The old ministers are quite dignified, and although they feel that the emperor's behavior today is indecent, no one talks too much.
There are major and minor affairs happening every day in the DPRK. The states and counties in Daqi have to submit memorials every day, and there are a lot of political affairs to deal with. They don't have the time to gossip.
Sheng Hong opened his mouth to ask about the advancement of the new law.
The chief minister, Mr. Lu Ge, responded in a deep voice: "The new law has been announced to the world and has also been distributed to all states and counties. No mistakes have been made yet."
In other words, the new law has been promulgated, but there is no talk of its implementation.
Sheng Hong is not in a hurry. No social change can be achieved overnight. You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, so just push forward slowly.
By noon, political discussions were almost finished.
Just as Sheng Hong was about to give the order to withdraw from the court, Chen Shangshu suddenly coughed and came forward with his hands raised: "I would like to report to the emperor, I have something to say, I don't know whether I should say it or not."
Sheng Hong was always polite to the old ministers and said with a smile: "You might as well tell me."
Chen Shangshu asked himself that he had no selfish motives, and spoke openly and honestly: "The prince of Lu is already seventeen years old, and he graduated from Songzhu Academy last year. The veteran believes that although the prince of Lu is young, he can join the court to listen to politics and learn a lot.
This is the official way."
The prince of Prince Lu mentioned by Chen Shangshu is none other than Brother Ji.
Brother Ji is the eldest of Sheng Hong's direct nephews. He is gentle and respectful on weekdays. He is talented and has a good reputation.
Sheng Hong's expression did not change, and his eyes passed over the faces of the ministers: "What do you think of Chen Shangshu's proposal?"
The Minister of Industry was the first to speak in favor: "I think Chen Shangshu's proposal is quite good."
Immediately afterwards, several more ministers spoke in agreement.
Among them was Zhao Shilang from the Ministry of Household Affairs. This Zhao Shilang was the cousin of Zhao Changqing, Princess of Lu, and the cousin of Sheng Ji, the eldest son of Prince Lu.
Several pavilion elders were silent for the time being, but the Prince of Fenyang County couldn't help but sarcastically said: "Chen Shangshu is quite concerned about the Crown Prince of Lu. The Crown Prince of Ning and the Crown Prince of Fujian are not young anymore. Why don't you ask Chen Shangshu to think about it?"
, how about arranging it together?”
Since Chen Shangshu raised this matter with his mouth, he was not afraid of criticism and immediately handed over his hand with an awe-inspiring look on his face: "As ministers, we should share the emperor's worries. Whether the advice is adopted or not is decided by the emperor. Why did Prince Fenyang do this?
Yan? Could it be that you doubt my loyalty?"
The Prince of Fenyang County replied with a smile, "Chen Shangshu is so loyal and loyal, it's really touching."
It's better to say it than to sing it! At this time, it's easy to see what the prince's intention is when he is allowed to enter the court to take charge of politics. Do you really think that everyone can't see it?
King An was young and vigorous, but he did not have the patience of Fenyang County King to talk around. He said bluntly: "Whether Brother Ji can join the court to listen to politics has nothing to do with Chen Shangshu! Chen Shangshu mentioned this matter eagerly, what is it?
What’s your intention? Could it be that you want to take charge of the family for your royal brother?”
Chen Shangshu was so choked that he looked ugly and immediately apologized to the emperor: "I have no intention of interfering in the affairs of the Tian family. Please tell me clearly."
Sheng Hong first gave King An an approving look, and then said calmly: "I will consider this matter, and let the court disperse first!"
…
After the dispersion of the dynasty, all the ministers left, but Prince Fenyang and Prince An were left behind by the emperor.
The Prince of Fenyang County was quite reserved in his words: "Your Majesty, Chen Shangshu has come prepared. Today I am asking for directions. I am afraid someone in the court will soon give a memorial."
King An was more direct and sneered: "I wonder how many benefits the Zhao family has privately promised to Chen Shangshu. Chen Shangshu is actually willing to contribute to the Zhao family."
Prince Fenyang coughed hard and winked at Prince An.
King An had already spoken, and regardless of the looks from King Fenyang's eyes, he continued: "Brother Ji will be in charge of the government, will Brother Lin and Brother Ting also join the court in the future? The emperor has to think about this.
Think it through clearly before making a decision.”
"The old things of the past must never happen again."
Prince Fenyang: "..."
Prince Fenyang broke into cold sweat after hearing this.
This King An is too outspoken.
In the old days, all the vassal kings conspired to launch an army to assassinate Emperor Jian'an. King An brought up the old events and pointed directly at the future struggle for the throne... How could the emperor, who has no children so far, not be angry after hearing such heart-wrenching words?
Prince Fenyang was mentally prepared to intercede for Prince An.
Unexpectedly, Sheng Hong did not get angry and even laughed: "You are right, I have to think about it carefully."
Prince Fenyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
King An boldly said these words, and he also meant to test. The result of the test made King An confused. Even after hearing these words, the emperor's brother was not angry.
What is the emperor's intention in mind?
King An's heart was up and down, and Sheng Hong's voice rang in his ears: "Don't worry, I treat all my nephews equally. Some are Brother Ji, Brother Lin, and Brother Ting. When brothers grow up in the future, I will treat them the same."
.”
What he said was profound and remarkable.
King An did not dare to think any more and responded with a smile: "Brother Huang is wise and powerful, and has made a decision long ago. My brother is worrying in vain."
Sheng Hong glanced at Wang An and smiled faintly.
King An is a truly smart man, and he never thinks about things that do not belong to him.
