Confrontation and kill plan
Nangong Rang said with satisfaction: "Wei Er's role in Luobei is very comforting, and I appreciate the jade pair. After retreating from the dynasty, the inner court went to the second prince's mansion to count the treasury, and transcribe all the objects scattered by the second prince and report it. Come up, the household department will convert the things scattered by the second prince into cash to make up for it."
"According to the order."
All the officials said in unison, "Your Majesty is wise."
Nangong Wang turned pale as he heard the courtier's compliments to Nangong Wei.
At this time, his intestines were all regretful, and he could not wait to give birth to a pair of wings immediately, and flew back to the house to find Qi Yan to discuss countermeasures.
Nangong Rang decreed to hold a palace banquet for Nangong Wei to wash away the dust.
But that afternoon, an imperial decree suddenly came out: I am unwell, and the palace banquet will be postponed.
For several days, Nangong Rang failed to go to court, so all the matters that the courtiers were going to report were written in the memorial and presented to him.
A few days later, Nangong Rang issued another decree: the memorials of Baiguan should be submitted to the chiefs of the three provinces for comment, and then submitted to him for approval.
Nangong Rang fell ill, and his condition was menacing.
A dignified dark cloud shrouded the imperial court, and even Lu Quan, who had been recuperating in Tangquan Mountain, returned to the capital after receiving the news.
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The imperial doctor said: Nangong Rang Nai became ill from overwork, and the foundation of his body is not as good as before, and he can recover after a few days of recuperation.
However, some old officials pointed their finger at the favored and graceful Ya Fei.
After all, Emperor Shang of the previous dynasty was burned to death in the bedroom together with Concubine Wan because he favored the traitorous concubine.
These old children were full of prejudice against aliens, and many of them submitted memorials, gently admonishing Nangong to take care of the dragon body.
Of course, there is another thing that was put on the agenda again - the establishment of the crown prince.
Seventy years of life have been rare, and the fifty-one-year-old Nangong Rang has come to the time when he must consider the state reserve. In the past, he could use various reasons to suppress this matter, but his illness has not improved for half a month. , the loyal courtiers are anxious.
The situation of the Nangong royal family is special. Nangong has no direct sons. Although the eldest son, Nangong Ping, has a low status, there is an old saying: “Let the direct descendant be the elder instead of the virtuous…
Throughout the ages, there have been many examples of how the old and the young ended up causing chaos.
In terms of bloodline, all princes are equal. If the eldest son is not established, the other princes will have complaints, and His Majesty will shake the country's government in a hundred years.
The courtiers are also roughly divided into several factions. One faction is the old Confucian officials who abide by the ancient etiquette. They believe that His Majesty should put the country first, and first allow the emperor's eldest son, Nangong Ping, to enter the court to discuss government affairs, and then investigate.
The other faction is the "pragmatic faction" headed by Xing Jingfu. He believes that one of the princes should be selected with the most outstanding ability to focus on training, in order to observe the aftermath.
The last faction is the "foreign relatives faction", which, as the name suggests, is the power of the mother's family of the concubines of each palace. They advocate that: the post has been vacant for many years, and a concubine who is pregnant with a prince should be selected as the successor. You can get a son-in-law, killing two birds with one stone.
No matter what the purpose is, the courtier's words have a certain reason, but in Nangong Rang's eyes, it is a different feeling.
He was ill, and what these officials in the DPRK were thinking of was not to seek out famous doctors and good medicines and pray for his speedy recovery, but to "force" him to establish his successor!
Lu Quan's return also touched Nangong Rang's sensitive nerves. He became more and more afraid that what happened to Emperor Shang would happen to him.
It took a long time for my body to get better, and it got worse after being stimulated like this.
However, the biggest beneficiary this time is the second prince Nangong Wei.
His mother was Concubine Hui, who was the closest woman in the entire harem. This time, he has made great contributions to the court, and his prestige both among the people and the court has reached an unprecedented height.
Many courtiers secretly praised Nangong's majesty's style, cherishing the world, benevolent and prudent.
Nangong Wei also behaved particularly filial piety. He entered the palace every morning to greet him, and at night he would leave a waitress. It is said that a quilt was laid outside the palace so that Nangong could summon him at any time.
As soon as this news came out, it once again received rave reviews from the courtiers.
The day after Nangong made him fall ill, Nangong Jingnv also entered the palace. Before the palace was in ruins, she lived in the palace before Nangong Sunv married.
I accompany Nangong Rang every day and tell some folk things to amuse Nangong Rang.
With a daughter and a nominal eldest son, it seems a bit redundant for others to go...
Nangong Wang ordered Xie An to bring a generous gift to Qi Yan's private house.
The housekeeper Qian Yuan went to the Concubine's Mansion to report and invited Qi Yan over.
Xie An said straight to the point: "Brother wise, brother Yu obtained an authentic work of Yan Zhenqing a few days ago, can you identify one or two for me?"
"Brother Yuanshan, please, Qian Yuan will inform the kitchen to prepare a dinner party."
"Yes."
After entering the study, Qi Yan took the scroll and was about to open it, but Xie An held his hand: "You don't need to read it, brother virtuous, this writing is the real work of Duke Wen Zhong."
Qi Yan chuckled lightly: "Then Brother Yuanshan, what do you want me to appreciate?"
Xie An sighed heavily, raised his arms and bowed to Qi Yan three times, and said, "My good brother, Concubine! Just spare Brother Yu! It's all at this juncture, why are you still playing dumb? "
Only then did Qi Yan restrain her smile: "Can the Third Highness have something to bring?"
"Exactly, this painting is the love of the Third Highness, and bought it at a high price. It has always been hidden in the treasury as a treasure. He said that your words are quite Yangong's style and gave this painting to you. , do... an apology!"
The words "apology" were already the biggest bow for Nangong Wang.
Qi Yan also took a long sigh and said with emotion: "Your Highness is like this, and Qi Yan is ruined."
"It's good that Brother Xian is not angry!"
As he spoke, he took out an envelope from his arms: "This is a letter written by His Highness, asking my virtuous brother to watch it in person. He is waiting for the good news in the mansion."
Qi Yan tore open the envelope and glanced at it, then threw the letter in the basin and destroyed it.
In the letter, Nangong Wang expressed Qi Yan's apology, and promised to treat each other frankly in the future and will never be neglected again.
At the end of the letter, it said: When is Qi Yan free to go to Xie's house, we will discuss with you on important matters.
Qi Yan made an appointment with Xie An at noon the next day, and Xie An returned after dinner.
She stayed in the private house for one night and arrived at Xie's house on time at noon.
When he came to the study, Nangong Wang was already waiting inside, Xie An invited Qi Yan in, and personally closed the door of the study to keep outside.
"See Your Highness." Nangong Wang held Qi Yan's arm: "Brother-in-law doesn't need to be polite, come and sit down."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
As soon as he sat down, Nangong Wang said eagerly, "Brother-in-law, save me..."
Nangong Wangjian talked about the recent events in the DPRK and the DPRK in detail, and explained his current crisis.
"The second child now has more prestige than me both in the public and in the court, but the father's illness has made him perfect. Concubine Hui Gui's mother's family is powerful, and the second child has a fellow brother and the fourth to run for him. I don't know when he changed his temper, and actually imitated the 'fan pillow and warm quilt'. He spread a floor outside the father's bedroom and served them day and night, which moved those old officials in a mess."
Nangong Wang became more and more angry, raised his fist and beat the table twice.
After Qi Yan listened quietly, she bent her fingers and clasped her legs: "The second prince is now gaining momentum, and it is unwise to fight hard according to the opinions of his ministers. Why don't you just wait and see what happens?"
"Bengong really can't wait any longer, do you want to watch the second child grow? Step by step to crush Bengong?!"
Qi Yan's eyes sank: "If Your Highness really can't wait, then help the second prince."
Nangong Wang "Huo" stood up suddenly, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, but he still sat back.
Qi Yan is very satisfied: It seems that Nangong Wang has learned a lot this time...
"Brother-in-law, what does this mean?"
Qi Yan said faintly: "Please imagine, Your Highness, if you are the emperor, but you are sick, and the old officials in the court can't bear to go into the matter of admonishing the crown prince, what do you think? It's fine for the courtiers, after all, no matter what No matter how the rivers and mountains are rotated, it will not be their turn, but if there is a prince who is very positive, I wish you would return to the sky immediately, so what should you do?"
"I..." Nangong Wang's eyes changed from shock to ecstasy: "Brother-in-law?"
"The so-called 'fan pillow and warm quilt' can only occur in the folk. It is just a means for the little ladies to compete for favor in this court. Just imagine, His Majesty is the ninth-five, how can others be snoring on the side of the couch? Regardless of your majesty There is also a loyal father-in-law No. 49 who has served for more than 40 years. Even if there is not, this is still the matter of the servant. As the heir of the second prince, he acts like a little lady. I think His Majesty is already extremely disgusted. "
"Brother-in-law is right, hahahaha! Second child, second child, Ben Gong thought you had grown up, but it turned out that you were living like a little lady!"
"In the opinion of a minister, if Your Highness is unwilling to wait and see the changes, it is better to add a fire to this second highness who is in the middle of the sky..."
"Tell me what I should do?"
"Please keep your highness normal, and don't go to see your majesty at this time. Please be safe if you can. Even if everyone goes to say goodbye, as long as your majesty has not recovered, your majesty will not appear in front of your majesty."
"Why is this? The routine greetings are also exempted? Will the royal father blame it? Will those courtiers criticize this palace for being unfilial?"
"The thoughts of the courtiers are irrelevant, the most important thing now is the thoughts of Your Majesty. If His Majesty asks about this one day, His Majesty will say: You went to the imperial hospital to inquire, and the imperial doctor said that His Majesty's condition needs to rest. Although you are full of worries I can't wait to replace it with my body, but I dare not disturb His Majesty's recovery. I can only copy the scriptures and recite the Buddha in the mansion, and pray to the gods to bless His Majesty for a speedy recovery."
Nangong Wang was overjoyed: "Okay, as my brother-in-law said, then what?"
Qi Yan sneered: "Then? Just ask Your Highness to compile a song to sing the second prince, find a few loyal dead men to go to various places, teach the children on the street to sing, and sing all the way to the capital. Your Majesty is just resting for one. Yue, not only the courtiers, but even the commoners from all over the country began to sing praises to the second prince, how can the emperor's love be so bad?"