Three hundred and thirtieth eight chapters thinking (a)
Da Qi has a strong martial culture, and the royal spring hunt in March every year also demonstrates the royal family's emphasis on martial arts.
Spring hunting starts on March 20th and ends at the end of the month, lasting ten days.
The second prince was a little older and had been in charge of the government for two years. He did not accompany him this spring hunt and was left in the palace. Several ministers who were too old to travel long distances and were tired also stayed in the court to handle political affairs.
Speaking of the second prince, it is indeed a pity.
There is a direct descendant, but there is no direct descendant. This is the common practice in Daqi to establish a crown prince.
The second prince is a concubine, but he has lived for a long time, so he should have been the most suitable candidate for the heir apparent. However, the second prince has had oral problems since he was a child. Moreover, the more he was corrected, the more anxious he became and the more he stuttered.
As a result, the second prince has no chance of becoming the heir apparent.
When the second prince grew older and became more sensible, he cherished his words like gold and refused to speak too much in front of others.
In terms of qualifications, the second prince is by no means stupid. However, compared to the dazzling third prince, fourth prince and fifth prince, he looks dim.
After the second prince got married, he began to go to court to listen to politics. He listened more and spoke less, and acted calmly. For a prince, he was a little less aggressive. For an elder brother who was not qualified to compete for the position of heir apparent, he was very suitable.
At least, the third prince and the fourth prince all felt that the second prince was a nice person and they often interacted with him on weekdays.
Before leaving, Emperor Jianwen specially summoned the second prince to the Yiqing Palace and privately told him: "...the elders of the cabinet will all stay in the court, and the daily political affairs will be discussed and handled by them. If there is anything wrong, you can
Come forward to stop it. If there is anything you can't decide, send someone to send a message to the palace. I will make my own decision!"
The second prince responded succinctly.
There are six words in "I will obey my father's wishes", and the second prince stuttered as soon as he said it. He was often teased for this when he was young, but later he just accepted it.
Emperor Jianwen looked at the handsome but dull face of the second prince, and sighed secretly in his heart. Without showing it on his face, he continued to exhort him gently: "I will lead everyone to stay in the palace for ten days. During these ten days, you
You must perform the responsibility of supervising the country on my behalf, and you must also show your filial piety on my behalf. Your imperial grandmother is old and frail, so you should go to Cining Palace to accompany your imperial grandmother."
The second prince continued to respond respectfully.
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After the second prince left Yiqing Palace, he went to Jingning Palace where Concubine Li Xian lived.
During this spring hunt, all the prominent concubines who had given birth to princes and princesses in the palace were accompanying them. Only Concubine Li Xian took the initiative to stay in the palace.
The second prince has already married and has children, and is just waiting to be crowned king and become a vassal in the future.
The position of crown prince does not have the role of the second prince, and Concubine Li Xian does not have the role of competing for favor. Concubine Li Xian was still resentful in her early years, but now her temper has been smoothed away. She eats fast and chants Buddha's name every day, and then goes to Cining Palace to accompany Queen Mother Li.
For such royal events as the Spring Hunt, all the princes and princesses accompanied them. Only the second prince was left behind in the palace.
Concubine Li Xian simply stayed too.
"My son, I have met my mother and concubine." Facing Concubine Li Xian, the second prince became more casual and did not mind his stuttering: "My mother and concubine are close by. How are you lately?"
Concubine Li Xian smiled and said: "I have children and grandchildren, and I have fine clothes, good food, good food, and good sleep all day long. What's wrong with that? But you, on the other hand, will live in Yiqing Palace from tomorrow to supervise the country and govern the country on your father's behalf."
I always feel a little uneasy in my heart."
After saying that, he said softly: "I don't ask for merit, but I ask for no faults. There are a few pavilion elders on the left and right supporting me. Just listen more and say less."
This is to let the second prince pretend to be deaf and mute and get through the ten days without incident.
The second prince looked deeply at Concubine Li Xian and then nodded.
After Concubine Li Xian finished speaking, she couldn't help but sigh softly: "Ayuan, it's not that I don't want you to be in the spotlight. It's just that you don't want such limelight."
"In the Heavenly Family, your every move, word and deed will be watched by others. If you are not destined to be the heir apparent, don't draw attention to yourself and don't show off to others, so as not to make others jealous."
Who will be jealous of?
Naturally, they are all princes.
According to the practice of Daqi, after the crown prince's position is decided, the other princes will be crowned kings and vassals. Only the crown prince of the East Palace will be left in the capital, staying by the emperor's side, and being carefully taught the way to be a king.
In the Heavenly Family, the king and his ministers come first, followed by brotherhood. He is destined to kneel at the feet of a certain brother. At this time, he should be more honest and calm, so as not to pierce people's eyes and hearts.
It will lay the foundation for disaster in the future.
"Yes," the second prince's expression did not change. He was obviously used to Concubine Li Xian's instructions.
Concubine Li Xian talked about Concubine Mei and the Sixth Princess again: "... In the past two years, the Emperor has been quite partial to the Sixth Princess, and even Concubine Mei has gained face. In this spring hunting, Concubine Mei was also brought along."
"If nothing had happened to the Seventh Prince back then and he had lived until now, I am afraid that the position of Crown Prince would be his..."
The second prince listened silently without saying a word.
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Jingrong Palace.
Concubine Li also earnestly warned the fourth prince: "You must not be careless during this rejuvenation hunt. You must gather all your energy and suppress the third prince."
The fourth prince nodded slightly.
In the past two years, the fourth prince has grown taller suddenly, and is slightly taller than Emperor Jianwen. He has a handsome face, a tall figure, and an impressive charm.
However, the expression on his face became less and less.
Sometimes, even Concubine Li, as a mother, cannot see through her son's thoughts.
"You and the third prince are already sixteen, and the fifth prince is fifteen. It's time to make a marriage arrangement."
Concubine Li's eyes flashed repeatedly: "If I guess correctly, after the spring hunting, the Queen will issue a decree for you to marry. The ladies who were called to accompany you this time are all outstanding people from Lianchi Academy.
The students all have outstanding family backgrounds, talents, appearance and character. The candidate for the prince's concubine is among them."
"Ah Hao, you have seen all of them. Do you have any one you like?"
The fourth prince's face was expressionless, and he pursed his thin lips slightly.
Li Fei whispered: "I think Miss Li Er is the best."
What’s good about Li Xiangru?
Appearance, talent and learning are second best, and the best one is with the surname Li.
"Your imperial grandmother is from the Li family. She has been looking forward to having another queen from the Li family. Otherwise, she would not have gone to great lengths to let her maternal niece enter the palace. Unfortunately, Concubine Li Xian gave birth to a son who was born with a stutter."
Concubine Li's eyes were mocking and her words were harsh: "The second prince has no hope."
"Whoever marries Li's daughter as the prince's concubine will be able to win the support of your royal grandmother."
"Your father does prefer you a little, but the third prince has the support of Queen Yu and is three months older than you. He is indeed a formidable enemy. There are not a few officials in the court who support Queen Yu and the three princes."
"In comparison, you have lost a little bit."
"By marrying Li Xiangru, on the one hand, you can show your kindness to your imperial grandmother, and on the other hand, you can also win over the Li family. Li Ge's old disciples are all over the government and the public. With him helping you, you will be even more powerful. And having your imperial grandmother support you in the palace, I want to
It is not difficult to overpower the third prince."
The fourth prince was silent for a moment and then said: "My mother and concubine have the final say in everything."
