As people get older, it is inevitable that they will sometimes become confused.
Emperor Jianwen was no exception.
In Emperor Jianwen's opinion, the advice of Mr. Lu Ge, Mr. Fang Ge and others were quite reasonable.
Although the land of Ningxia belongs to the territory of Daqi, it is actually not subject to the control of the imperial court and is no different from a foreign land. The capable four princes were appointed as Prince Ning to guard Ningxia. If the education failed, they were forcibly conquered by force. Given time, it will definitely be effective.
Mr. Lu Ge also privately advised that the fourth prince had outstanding talents in both civil and military affairs and had competed with the third prince for the throne for many years. Now that the third prince has become the crown prince, there is inevitably some distance between him and the fourth prince. The vassal territory is so close to the capital, which is really inappropriate.
Emperor Jianwen never wanted to see the tragedy of brothers killing each other. As long as he lived, his sons would live in peace. But he would eventually die. By that time, could the new emperor tolerate powerful brothers?
It would be better for the fourth prince to stay away from the capital, guard Ningxia, and perform some feats. The third prince would have no reason to attack the fourth prince!
In this way, both the third prince's position as heir apparent and the fourth prince were preserved. It was killing two birds with one stone!
Emperor Jianwen thought of everything, except that the fourth prince did not want to be Prince Ning at all.
To the fourth prince, this Prince Ning was a great humiliation to him and meant he was exiled far away!
"I have named you Prince Ning and have high expectations for you." Emperor Jianwen smiled pleasantly and said, "I also hope that you can make great achievements and live up to my high expectations."
The fourth prince had a "deeply impressed" look on his face: "My son, I will definitely live up to my father's love and expectations."
Yo!
The fourth prince really showed off his acting skills today! He was so angry that he wanted to draw a knife and kill people, but he could still show such a look. It was really worthy of her going to the palace today.
Xie Mingxi watched the show leisurely and felt relaxed and happy.
Sheng Hong thoughtfully picked up a piece of delicate pastry from the plate and handed it to Xie Mingxi's lips. After Xie Mingxi opened her mouth to eat the pastry, she brought hot tea to it.
...Do you really think you have entered a theater?
The corners of Li Xiangru's mouth twitched, and his beautiful and dignified face could hardly hold back. He used all his self-control to resist the urge to speak harshly.
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That evening, a banquet was held in the East Palace.
It had only been a month since the third prince and his wife moved into the East Palace, and this was the first time they held a banquet in the East Palace. In addition to the banquet for all the princes and princesses, Princess Changping and her consort were also invited to the palace.
The young eighth and ninth princes also came.
The Eighth Prince is nine years old this year. He is born like Concubine Li, with red lips and white teeth, and is quite handsome.
The Ninth Prince is only seven years old. He has a fair, round face and a chubby body. He is lively and lovable.
The eighth prince and the fourth prince are full brothers from the same mother, so they are naturally closer. After entering the East Palace, they went to the fourth prince's side. The ninth prince was pitiful. He looked around and saw that they were all adult brothers. No one was happy.
Deal with a young boy.
Emperor Jianwen had a son at an old age, and he was particularly fond of his younger son. Even the ninth prince's biological mother, Concubine Duan, had to be pampered for a few years.
It's a pity that Concubine Duan committed suicide, which angered Empress Yu. At the same time, Emperor Jianwen had a new favorite beauty, Lian Xiang, and completely forgot about the young and beautiful Concubine Duan.
After Concubine Duan completely fell out of favor, she no longer had the capital to be arrogant and complacent, so she put her tail between her legs and behaved carefully. The Ninth Prince was also implicated by his biological mother and lost the favor of the Holy Family.
All the brothers were busy fighting with each other, and no one deliberately suppressed a child of several years old. However, the Ninth Prince was like a transparent person in the palace. At this time, he was looking around, not knowing who to sit next to, which was quite pitiful.
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Sheng Hong glanced at him and felt a little soft. He opened his mouth and shouted: "Ninth brother! Sit here with me!"
The Ninth Prince's eyes lit up and he happily agreed. He trotted over and called out "Brother Seventh Emperor" before sitting down next to Xie Mingxi.
Sheng Hong raised his thick eyebrows: "Sit on my side."
The Ninth Prince is at the age where cats hate dogs, and he is often naughty and gets into trouble in the palace. Xie Mingxi is pregnant, and Sheng Hong is worried about letting the Ninth Prince sit next to Xie Mingxi.
The Ninth Prince pursed his lips unhappily: "I want to sit next to the Seventh Emperor's Wife."
Sheng Hong ignored him at all and reached out to hold the Ninth Prince's shoulders. With a little force, he lifted the plump Ninth Prince to his side.
Instead of being annoyed, the Ninth Prince shouted excitedly: "Brother Seventh Emperor, you are so strong! Lift me up again!"
Sheng Hong: "..."
I accidentally provoked this bastard! It seems that tonight's palace banquet is not going to stop.
Looking at Sheng Hong who was speechless, Xie Mingxi couldn't help but pursed her lips and smiled softly.
…
Today at the palace banquet, the third prince and his wife were sitting at the top.
Princess Changping and her consort Gu Qing sit at the top on the left, while the second prince and his wife sit at the top on the right.
That's what it means.
In the past, one would have to sit down in order of brothers. But now, the third prince is the crown prince of Qi, and will be the emperor above ten thousand people in the future. Among all brothers and sisters, his status is so noble that no one can match him.
Xiao Yuhan reminded her in private: "Sister Huang is the oldest. Today is the palace banquet. Why not invite Sister Huang and the Prince Consort to sit at the head of the table."
The third prince said: "Although the imperial sister is the eldest princess, she has been married for many years. How can a married girl sit at the head of the family when she returns to her parents' home?"
Looking at the confident and high-spirited face of the third prince, Xiao Yuhan had no choice but to silently swallow back the rest of his persuasion.
No one knows the subtle changes in the Third Prince better than she, the person beside her.
It has been half a year since the day he was appointed crown prince.
Emperor Jianwen's dragon body was often unwell, and most of the government affairs had been handed over to the third prince. In the past six months, the third prince had the advantage of his status, which made it easier to win people's hearts and make friends with courtiers. He spared no effort to exclude the fourth prince and the fifth prince. Originally, he was particularly fond of Princess Changping.
Being close to each other, now there is a tendency to not take Princess Changping seriously...
Is this still the third prince known for his gentleness and approachability?
The word "power" can really make people get carried away. It can also make a person who has been hiding and pretending for many years gradually reveal his true nature and gradually reveal his true face.
I am tired from working hard during the day and have no time to think too much.
In the dead of night, Xiao Yuhan shuddered when he thought of this.
The face sleeping next to the pillow becomes stranger day after day... In fact, the nights when husband and wife sleep together are becoming less and less. Since the third prince was established as the crown prince, there have been more and more beauties around him.
Got up.
These complicated and unspeakable thoughts cannot be mentioned with anyone. Even with my parents and brothers, it is inconvenient to talk about them.
"My father issued a decree and granted titles and fiefdoms to the second emperor brother and several younger brothers. I am very happy." The third prince smiled and raised his glass: "I will drink this cup first! You can do as you like!"
After saying that, he drank the wine in one gulp.
The Crown Prince of the East Palace toasted in person, how could he be "casual"?
Even the princes and concubines raised their glasses and drank the wine.
The only one who didn't touch his wine glass was Xie Mingxi.
