Four hundred and sixtieth eight chapters righting (a)
At the end of this great court meeting, most of the officials were actually involved, and their hearts were in a state of flux, so there is no need to go into details.
Emperor Jianwen didn't say a word in court. After the court dismissed, he returned to Yiqing Hall with a solemn expression.
King Hejian felt uneasy and said privately to King Linjiang: "The emperor does not seem to be interested in me."
Prince Linjiang, however, was confident: "The court has been so noisy today, and the emperor has not reprimanded you or me. It shows that he is quite dissatisfied with Prince Huainan and his son."
"It is certainly not easy to seize the position of Zongzheng in the clan mansion. It can take three or two months as quickly as possible, or one or two years as slow as one year or two. In short, you can't act too hastily, you need to take your time."
Then, King Linjiang whispered a few words into King Hejian's ear.
A trace of hesitation flashed in King Hejian's eyes.
King Linjiang saw this and couldn't help but wonder: "If you want to achieve great things, how can you be so hesitant! Furthermore, after today's court meeting, Brother Huainan has already regarded you as an enemy. Either replace him, or wait for that one
The old fox will come and take care of you after he recovers!"
The King of Hejian gritted his teeth: "That's fine! I will obey Brother Wang in everything."
King Linjiang patted King Hejian on the shoulder, grinned, and the fat on his face kept trembling: "What are you afraid of? With the Queen in the palace, nothing big will happen!"
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The fourth prince went to Jingrong Palace with a sullen face.
Concubine Li has been in the harem for many years and is very well-informed.
Concubine Li had obviously heard about what happened in the court hall. She frowned and whispered: "King Linjiang and King Hejian joined forces to suppress Prince Huainan and his son, hoping to seize the Zongzheng position in the clan mansion."
The Huainan Palace has always favored the fourth prince. If the Huainan Prince and his son lose power, the fourth prince will also lose a lot of support.
A cold light flashed in the eyes of the fourth prince: "This matter is not that simple. King Linjiang has always been the queen's lackey, and King Hejian was also attracted by the queen. I can never sit idly by and watch."
Concubine Li frowned even more tightly, and after a long while, she sighed: "If you pull one hair, the whole body will be affected! There have been frequent incidents in the Huainan Palace recently, and the Sacred Heart has been greatly lost. It is really not easy to get back this situation."
"I don't know much about matters in the court, and I can't give you any random ideas. If you can't make up your mind, just ask your great-uncle privately."
Li Fei came from a famous family, and Yue Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites was Li Fei's biological uncle.
However, this "uncle" can only be called in private. If it reaches the ears of Queen Yu, it will immediately start a verbal lawsuit. Although the emperor's concubines have dignity, the prince they gave birth to is still a commoner. How can they marry at will?
The fourth prince nodded slightly.
The mother and son discussed it for a long time, so they didn't mention it for the time being.
…
As a fourth-rank official, Xie Jun was qualified to participate in the imperial gatherings. However, he was standing near the palace gate and quite far away from the dragon chair. During the ordinary imperial gatherings, he could only listen with his ears raised.
Today's court meeting was turbulent, and Xie Jun was in the officialdom, and he also smelled something unusual.
That evening, Xie Jun went to Lianchi Academy.
After Xie Mingxi moved into Lianchi Academy, she only returned home on holidays or when there were important events in Xie's family. Xie Jun wanted to see his daughter, so he had no choice but to rush to the academy.
Chief Gu deliberately avoided it, and it was rare for father and daughter to sit alone and face to face.
"Father came here specially today, probably because of matters related to the Huainan Palace!" Xie Mingxi personally poured a glass of wine for Xie Jun.
Xie Jun drank the wine in the glass: "Exactly."
Then, he recounted what happened in the court one by one: "...I feel that something is not right about this matter. Although the clan's residence is important, it has nothing to do with the government affairs of the court. Today, the ministers are waiting for me.
All the important ministers also spoke out one after another."
This was the first time Xie Jun talked to Xie Mingxi about court matters.
Perhaps it was because the Xie family's foundation was too shallow, and Xie Jun had no one to discuss with when he returned home. Or maybe it was because Xie Mingxi showed his ability and suppressed the Huainan Palace.
In short, Xie Mingxi's status in Xie Jun's mind is becoming more and more important.
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed and she said calmly: "The Holy Heart has not yet been decided, and the matter of establishing the crown prince has also been undecided. The dispute between the clan and the family is by no means a trivial matter. Behind it is the dispute between the three princes and the four princes."
"How can this pool of water not be muddy?"
"Father, there is no need to panic. The grudge between our Xie family and the Huainan Prince's Palace has come to an end. The Huainan Prince and his son are still having troubled days ahead, and they have no time to deal with the Xie family anymore."
"This matter has nothing to do with us. Father is just watching the show."
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Looking at Xie Mingxi, who was understated and calm, Xie Jun felt a complicated feeling in his heart, and he subconsciously asked in a low voice: "Does the Seventh Prince have any hint of prowess?"
The position of crown prince is too tempting.
The father-in-law of a prince and the father-in-law of a future emperor are also completely different.
Xie Jun knew that the Seventh Prince was young and powerless, but he still couldn't help but have extravagant hopes.
Xie Mingxi looked calm: "He does not have the strength or ambition to seize the crown prince. My father should also put away his unnecessary extravagant thoughts as soon as possible, so as not to expose his deeds and be taken advantage of by villains. Then the seventh prince will be implicated."
Xie Jun was dumbfounded for a moment, then coughed awkwardly: "I was just asking casually." Then, Xie Jun poured himself a glass of wine and drank a glass.
Ease the awkward atmosphere.
Xie Mingxi said no more.
The father and daughter each picked up vegetables and ate.
After a while, Xie Jun opened his mouth again, and the words he mentioned suddenly fell on Aunt Ding and her son: "...Yuan Ting went to live in the farm for a few months, and Aunt Ding went to the farm together. Although no one said you were unfilial again.
Words like "not jealous" always don't sound good."
"Otherwise, let them go back to Xie's Mansion!"
The brother and biological mother of the same mother live in the farm, so it is always a source of gossip. Not long after the rumors subsided, if someone deliberately slandered Xie Mingxi again, even their defense would pale in comparison.
Xie Mingxi looked at Xie Jun intently: "Does father still want to straighten Aunt Ding and transform me from a concubine to a legitimate daughter?"
Xie Jun: "..."
Xie Mingxi said something that he had been thinking about for many days before he could say it out loud. Xie Jun was shocked.
Xie Jun looked at Xie Mingxi.
Under the bright candlelight, Xie Mingxi's beautiful face seemed to be coated with a faint halo, and the corners of her lips seemed to be smiling but not smiling. Those deep black eyes, like bright mirrors, seemed to be able to clearly reflect
out of his mind.
Xie Mingxi has excellent reading talent and can be called a genius. She is also extremely beautiful and intelligent. Xie Jun has always been proud of this daughter.
Until this moment, he knew that he had never truly understood his biological daughter.
"If father really thinks about me, he will give up this idea completely." Xie Mingxi's smile faded and her expression was cold: "I have been a concubine since the day I was born."
"I did have a grudge about the concubine's affair. But it's all over."
"I, Xie Mingxi, no longer need the name of my direct descendant to elevate my status and prove myself."
