All the hard work he had done here was paving the way for the biological son of his number one political enemy!
This is no longer a question of number one, but where will Meng's face turn after this news gets out? !
The more Duke Guo Zheng thought about it, the angrier he became, and he said calmly: "Furthermore, if Sheng Sleeping Crane is really the biological son of the two of you, how come he has been in Chang'an for so long without going to your mansion to recognize his relatives? Even if he was young and did not remember his family when he was living abroad, But since the two of them came here just after the palace examination was over, it can be seen that they have known about it for a long time, or even investigated and knew the inside story, right? Otherwise, there are many people who look alike in the world. With their identities, How come they immediately rush over to recognize each other just because they have similar looks? Isn’t it funny! According to me, it’s probably because the examiner of this subject is Princess Zhao’s younger brother, Minister Zhao, right?”
"According to the rules, if Sheng Suihe is the legitimate son of the royal family and his biological uncle is the examiner, he should avoid suspicion!"
"You two must have delayed your arrival until now just for this reason, right?"
"Although this move is humane, it is inconsistent with the national law. As important members of the clan, is it inappropriate to do this?!"
"The Duke is overthinking. The reason why I came here today is because I have never seen Sheng Sleeping Crane before. After he was the top scholar in high school, at the imperial banquet, I saw that his appearance resembled that of his mother-in-law in the palace. I became suspicious and told the princess after I returned home. I thought that Sheng Sleeping Crane was not on duty today, so I came over to take a look." King Gaomi said in a cold tone, "As for our third son, he was actually living in exile for some reason. Outside, the reason why it was said to the outside world that he had died long ago and the jade plate was recorded as dead was because there was no trace of the child at that time. Someone pointed out that this method can actually preserve a sliver of fate and wait for their reunion one day!"
"This is a family matter, and it's not something outsiders can understand. The Duke is a high-ranking official and is very busy with government affairs. It wouldn't be surprising if he didn't know about it."
"If we really confirmed that Sheng Sleeping Crane is our unfortunate child, and deliberately concealed the matter to make money, why would we come to visit Ningwei Hou's mansion in broad daylight?"
King Gaomi said happily, "I know that Meng has taken good care of the Sheng family brothers and sisters these days. To put it bluntly, if I deliberately plot against Meng, I can get to know the child in private and let him take care of me." The banner of the Sheng family continues to be honored by the Meng family, what does the Duke think?"
Zheng Guogong frowned. He actually thought so too. If he had a biological son who wandered away by chance and gained a clean identity and fell into the eyes of his political enemies, he would have secretly recognized him and let his son continue to be an undercover agent!
After all, the Meng family and the King of Gaomi are currently in a life-and-death situation. Any situation that may lead to victory or defeat is a matter of money, let alone this kind of trump card that comes to your door
However, the King of Gaomi and his wife went to the door to recognize their relatives directly, and the Nan family also informed the Meng family without hesitation... Could it really be a coincidence, and the King of Gaomi and his wife were just carried away by their love for their son
After much thought, Zheng Guogong still felt that it was impossible. It was up to him to save others. The King of Gaomi and his wife did not just have one son. They had a son who inherited the family business. The prince also had several princes and grandchildren. In addition, there was also a legitimate second son, Rong Qingzui. . With more children, the love of parents will naturally be scattered. Sheng Sleeping Crane has been living outside for many years, and he and his parents have lacked the accumulation of friendship day and night. As for the couple who are so nervous that they don't care about the overall situation, just expose it like this
"Everyone!" When Zheng Guozheng was thinking, the master Nan who had been neglected for a long time finally couldn't help but speak, "Since the prince and the princess have not confirmed that my nephew is their flesh and blood, should we discuss this matter first? Let’s talk about other things after we figure it out? After all, it’s not easy for my nephew to live in poverty for ten years, and it’s not easy for the Sheng family to become the number one scholar! Before it is confirmed, it’s really... a bit confusing to involve them in the turmoil before it is confirmed! "
Then he gave the order in front of everyone, "Go and invite the old master of the Sheng family and He'er to come over!"
In this way, after a while, Mrs. Sheng and Sheng Sleeping Crane, together with Sheng Weiqiao who was forcibly dragged up, as well as Mr. Xu and Xu Baomo who came to support the Sheng family, finally arrived belatedly!
Seeing Mr. Xu, Mr. Nan hurriedly stood up and gave up his seat. After all the greetings and the guests of honor were seated, Mr. Xu did not hesitate: "The child is here. We are all watching the Sheng family all the way." Since the prince told the princess that this was your child but didn’t know it, what evidence is there?!”
The Gaomi King and his wife had obviously thought about it before they came, and now they said in unison: "Of course it is blood recognition!"
"This method is indeed a one-stop solution." Mr. Xu nodded after listening, but had no intention of ordering anyone to prepare, but continued, "However, before confessing in blood, should we also discuss the follow-up? "
Princess Gaomi's gaze had been almost glued to Sheng Suihe since he came in. When she heard this, she immediately said: "If blood recognition proves that this child is of my blood, he will naturally come back to me! "
Mr. Xu picked up a pink-green glaze teacup with a golden peacock and blew it on it, and said lightly: "The princess is so homesick for her son, it is touching! But the princess, not to mention that the child was born and raised in Nanfeng County. , may not be the heir of your family. Even if it is, the Sheng family has raised him for so many years, how can I, an old brother, pay too much attention to his eldest grandson? Some of them only think that he is so old, and for the eldest grandson to be famous, he actually takes his old wife with him Coming all the way, it shows how much you love He'er! As the saying goes, it's not as good as nurturing kindness. It's not like there are no other filial heirs under the princess's knees. Just taking someone away just like that... doesn't it hurt the hearts of the Sheng family too much? "
When he said this, he secretly observed Sheng Suihe's expression. After all, Sheng Suihe was the person involved. If he said that he liked Wangfu better, Mr. Xu would be embarrassed.
Fortunately, Sheng Suihe looked calm. Although he couldn't seem to agree with these words, he had no intention of getting close to the Gaomi Princess and his wife. He didn't even look at the Gaomi Princess at all. He lowered his eyes slightly and looked at the couple not far away. Brick.
"If we are mistaken, we will naturally have to make up for the disturbance today." King Gaomi felt a little uncomfortable when he saw this. He sent someone to find out the whole story and confirmed that Sheng Sleeping Crane was Rong Qinghui in the past. , he just explained it to the princess, and the princess insisted on coming to the door today. According to his thoughts, he was actually the same as Zheng Guogong: why not give up this kind of opportunity to trick the Meng family
Now that you have publicly admitted your child, you can imagine the pressure that will follow!
However, Sheng Suihe remained indifferent. He didn't know whether he didn't believe them or was resentful of them and didn't want to admit it.
Either way, King Gaomi felt mixed feelings.
King Gaomi calmed down, suppressed his complicated emotions, and said, "But if this child is indeed our flesh and blood..."
He was silent for a moment and pointed at the princess beside him, "Mi Xue's hair was all whitened overnight fifteen years ago in order to pay off the child."
"She is willing to go out today because she heard that she seems to have found a good job."
"This is also the reason why I brought Sheng Sleeping Crane here just because she looks similar to the concubine. It's better to go there in vain than to miss it."
"..." There was a silence in the hall, and even Zheng Guogong didn't say anything. He had met Princess Gaomi when he was young. To be precise, he had met Princess Gaomi before Rong Qinghui's accident. At that time, Zhao Ziye had a peerless appearance and high bearing. Hua's speech and behavior are all models of demeanor for everyone, and he is generous in dealing with things. Whether he is dealing with allies or political opponents, he is neither humble nor arrogant, and his advances and retreats are measured. His style is really impressive.
If the late emperor had not personally told her to King Gaomi, in fact, when Zheng Guogong consulted Empress Dowager Meng about Emperor Xuan Jing's candidate for the Yuan Dynasty, the one he most approved of was this pearl of the Zhao family.
Just because I have seen Zhao Zifang in her prime, and now looking at her premature appearance and haggard appearance, I can feel more and more from the few words of King Gaomi that this princess suddenly disappeared from the circle of ladies in Chang'an. How have I been tortured by missing my son in the past fifteen years
And what kind of urgency and expectation does she have for finding Rong Qinghou
Duke Zheng was also touched, needless to say the rest of the people.
"Old Xu, ask someone to get water!" After a while, Mrs. Sheng's hand holding the tea bowl loosened and tightened, then tightened and loosened again, and finally said in a tired tone, "The prince and princess have come to the door, and the Duke is also here. , He'er's life experience... will eventually come to an end, right?"
After listening to King Gaomi's sincere confession, Mr. Xu thought that the couple really just came here to try their luck. Now he noticed the bitterness in Mr. Sheng's words, and his heart sank: Could it be that Sheng Sleeping Crane's life experience really exists? question
But now is not the time to look into it in detail. He nods and orders someone to fetch water.
After a while, the servants came in with water. In front of everyone, King Gaomi took out the dagger he had specially brought with him from his sleeve. Just as blood was dripping into the basin, the princess next to him suddenly grabbed the dagger with her hand and said coldly: "I Come!"
Seeing her stretching out her slender arms under the sleeves of her wide robe, everyone felt terrified for her. Nan couldn't help but persuade her: "The princess is always tired in the house, so it is better for the prince to..."
Before she could finish her words, she saw that Princess Gaomi was already squeezing everything between her fingers, and the wound was bleeding like a fountain. The frightened King Gaomi quickly took out a handkerchief to hold the wound for her, and ordered her around: "What are you doing standing there!? Why don't you hurry up?" Go ask the imperial doctor?!"
Nan also hurriedly asked people to get the wound medicine and applied it to Princess Gaomi first.
It's just that although everyone was in a hurry because of Princess Gaomi, Princess Gaomi didn't care about her injury at all. Her eyes were staring at Sheng Sleeping Crane from the beginning to the end.
At this moment, Sheng Suihe stretched out his hand to cover Sheng Weiqiao's eyes: "Good girl, I'll watch it later, so as not to scare you!"
"You're the one who's scared!" Sheng Weiqiao broke his hand in displeasure and pinched the back of his hand hard: This man is really capable. His mother looked at him with a keen eye, and he didn't react at all. Forget it, he actually took the opportunity to take advantage... Do you think she didn't notice that when this man covered her eyes, his fingertips deliberately scratched her cheek? !
"I don't know who burned it for four days and nights, frightening a whole boat of people." While he was talking, the servants of Ningweihou Mansion had already taken the wound medicine and applied it to Princess Gaomi.
The Xu family came from a military background, so trauma medicine was naturally on hand, and the effect was very good, stopping bleeding very quickly. Seeing this, Sheng Suihe let go of his hand. At this time, the servant also brought the water basin in front of him. Everyone in the room looked over. Sheng Suihe casually cut his fingertip with his own dagger, and a drop of blood came out. When the pearl entered the basin, even Sheng Weiqiao, who already knew the answer, subconsciously held his breath:
But the blood beads merged with the blood of Princess Gaomi almost without hesitation!
For a moment, the hall fell into silence again. Nan took a deep breath and said, "Chensha, you should also bleed!"
This was to confirm that the water had not been tampered with, but Mrs. Sheng suddenly said: "Wait a minute! No need to use cinnabar, I'll do it!"
"Brother..." Mr. Xu knew what he was thinking. Although Mr. Sheng had several grandchildren, the issue of heirs to his beloved eldest son, Sheng Lanci, was always a concern for him. When Sheng Suihe "recognized his ancestors and returned to his clan" three years ago, Old Master Sheng was so angry!
Unexpectedly, the eldest grandson who had been happy for three years, had high hopes and was proud of, would suddenly become someone else's child!
Even when they were in the back garden just now, they had heard from the maid and had made some mental preparations before coming. At this moment, Old Mrs. Sheng also felt like a thunderbolt, even though the testimony of Princess Gaomi and Sheng Sleeping He's bloody acknowledgment was right there. In front of him, he didn't want to believe it. He was holding on to the contingency hope and wanted to prove that Sheng Suihe and the Sheng family were actually related by blood. The reason why he was fused with the blood of Princess Gaomi was an accident or something
Mr. Xu sighed secretly. He originally wanted to persuade him, but after thinking about it, he really had nothing to say to comfort him, so he had to ask someone to hand over the silver knife.
It's just that Old Master Sheng's slim hope was shattered after his blood was incompatible with Sheng Sleeping Crane and Princess Gaomi!
Seeing his grandfather's breath suddenly fading, Sheng Weiqiao grabbed his sleeve in a panic.
"Grandpa is okay!" Fortunately, the old man was not an ordinary old man. Although he was heartbroken at the moment, when he looked back and saw his granddaughter's frightened and tearful look, he quickly cheered up, patted the back of her hand comfortingly, and whispered comforting words. , turned to look around at everyone, and his eyes finally fell on King Gaomi and his wife.
He did not directly discuss Sheng Suihe's stay with the couple, but asked straightforwardly: "Since He'er turned out to be the legitimate son of the royal family, why did he live so far away from home in the name of having died long ago? I went to Nanfeng County?!"