One hundred and eleven
The incident caused a lot of commotion, and the die-hard veterans were out of breath from the torment. Within a week, they were so tired that they had to take leave to rest at home. Several of them became ill because of their age and could only stay in bed. .
Xiao Weixin did not treat these veterans who were loyal to the court badly. The imperial doctors from the palace went door to door, making sure that they were all in good health before going to court. The future would be long.
The old ministers were recuperating at home. Seeing that the emperor was so considerate and lenient towards them, they couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. These old men were trying all their best these days, and they were almost imitating the ruffians outside, sleeping outside the main hall to demonstrate. But the emperor has never been harsh to them, nor has he dismissed them from their official positions. He even allows the best doctors in the palace to treat them, and plans to let them continue to serve as officials in the future. This kind of tolerance is indeed too rare.
After such a comparison, the old ministers who were firmly opposed to the matter of establishing a queen felt that the unreasonable person seemed to be themselves, and their rejection of the matter gradually weakened, but they still couldn't save their face and wanted to struggle again.
Whether the issue of establishing a queen is related to the inheritance of Jiangshan Sheji's heirs still needs to be carefully considered.
Without those old die-hards fighting fiercely in the government, the remaining civil servants had no backbone. Shen Qingyu stood up at this time. As the youngest prime minister in history, his talents are obvious to all, and his character is worthy of praise. The civil servants seem to regard him as the second leader, and they can still listen to his words.
Shen Qingyu did not directly express her support for the establishment of a male queen. She only held a small meeting with her colleagues in private and patiently explained the situation with reference to other sources.
"The Emperor is such a lovable person. It has not been easy along the way. Others cannot make their own decisions. What's more, scholars are well-read and should be more informed than ordinary people. Since ancient times, they have been divided into books. It’s not a strange thing. Love between two men is no more strange than between a man and a woman. Everyone is different.”
"We are ministers, we are deprived of the emperor's salary, and we should share the emperor's worries. And now that the world has just settled down, it is a time when everything is waiting for prosperity. Many things need to be dealt with urgently. The borders are not completely stable. Internal and external troubles are in turmoil. The same family and country are in turmoil. Compared with the rise and fall, the issue of establishing a queen is not that important. "
"As the saying goes, things have their own priorities. For now, it is better to let the matter go lightly to reassure the emperor, so that he can have the energy to solve these major issues."
After Shen Qingyu said what he said, the civil servants were also silent. Most of them were following behind the veterans. The veterans were all sick now, so they had no choice but to listen to Shen Qingyu and looked at each other secretly. , I don’t know what to say except silence.
But I have to admit that Shen Qingyu is right. There are a lot of troubles everywhere at home and abroad. In comparison, establishing a male queen is indeed not a particularly important thing. It is just a title. If they regress at this time , maybe even let the emperor take a high look.
Besides, they didn't believe that the emperor could always favor Young Master You. After three years, when the court was stabilized both inside and outside, they would find an opportunity for the emperor to have a few concubines. With the dragon heir, they were afraid that the status of the male queen would not be shaken
As a result, the voices of opposition in the court regarding the establishment of a queen gradually subsided, and there was no life-threatening incident in the court.
You Shu couldn't help but was speechless after hearing this, "Those civil servants are really smart. I always thought that most of them were uncivilized. In fact, they are also good at speculation."
"How can people who have read books be really stupid?" Xiao Weixin said while reading the book. "They are just calculating to see if they can benefit from it. Those who are really worried about this matter are also There are only a few veterans who are lying in bed recuperating, and the rest are just following the wind and following whoever is good for them."
You Shu sighed, no wonder he became an official, his consciousness was high.
Two days later, Zhao Shen entered the palace after handling all matters from Zhuangzi in the suburbs.
Xiao Weixin specially brought You Shu with him, saying that he wanted to introduce them to each other. You Shu also wanted to meet Mr. Zhao, so he went happily.
"The common people have met the emperor." When Zhao Shen saw Xiao Weixin, he knelt down and kowtowed three times.
Xiao Weixin hurriedly helped him stand up and personally brought him a stool to sit on, "This doesn't have to be like this between you and me, just sit down."
Zhao Shen was not a pretentious person. He sat down as he was told, and his eyes fell on You Shu on the side. His eyes were clear: "I think this is Young Master You who the emperor wants to make his new queen."
You Shu blushed in embarrassment, raised his hands and bowed: "You Shu, I met Mr. Zhao."
This was the second time they met. You Shu secretly took a look at it. Zhao Shen looked very different from the "Yu Sheng" who had been painted with makeup when they first met in the palace. He had lost all his glamour. , with a handsome brow, he is indeed an extremely handsome young man.
He could imagine what his elder brother Zhao Qi was like back then. If his younger brother was like this, he would probably be even more outstanding. It was a pity for both brothers.
Zhao Shen nodded slightly. He was dressed in white and sitting at the table, but he was completely opposite to Xiao Weixin's temperament. There was no breath of life in his body, as if he was an empty shell. You Shu couldn't see it in his eyes. A little emotion.
Xiao Weixin used to be like this, with a violent attitude, but he didn't know when he changed. You Shu turned his head and glanced at Xiao Weixin, and happened to meet his eyes. He probably remembered what happened in the past, and quietly shook his hand under the table.
You Shuhui held his hand, guessing that maybe it was because of him that Xiao Weixin gradually returned to a normal person. Although it was a bit shameless to say this, he never underestimated his position in his heart.
Zhao Shen didn't notice the movements under their table. He seemed not interested in anything, "I dismissed everyone in Zhuangzi."
"That's fine." Xiao Weixin nodded, "It's not a good place to go in the first place."
Several palace maids brought wine and food to him, and then stepped back respectfully. Xiao Weixin poured the wine for him personally: "It's rare for you and I to meet each other, so let's drink first."
Zhao Shen lowered his head to hold the wine cup, looked at it for a while, then raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. He drank three glasses in a row before putting it down. You Shu did not dare to disturb them and just listened to their conversation.
"I finally took revenge with my own hands."
Zhao Shen, who had been silent after drinking, finally spoke, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for making my long-cherished wish come true."
"These are all small things." Xiao Weixin whispered, "I also know that it has not been easy for you these past years."
"Now that Xia's family is overthrown, you can take a break."
No one could understand how painful it was for Zhao Shen, who had lost all his relatives overnight, and no one could understand that he was a noble official, but he had to endure the humiliation and bear the burden of going to the theater troupe to suffer the pain of revenge.
"Seven years, I have been waiting for too long." Zhao Shen held the wine glass and said softly, "My father, mother and brother can finally close their eyes underground. I have not let them down."
Xiao Weixin did not speak, but kept pouring wine for him. Now he and Zhao Shen were just two poor people who had the same problem and both lost their loved ones.
"It would be great if Yun Niang is still alive."
Zhao Shen held the wine glass and drank another gulp of the sake in it. His voice sounded a little depressed, "Although that was my original plan, I still had a little hesitation when I started to kill the child."
"The child was indeed born well."
"It's a pity that he was born in the wrong child."
"Only the unborn child in Yun Niang's belly is my child. If he were alive, he would be seven years old this year."
Perhaps after drinking a few glasses of wine, Zhao Shen, who had been silent at first, slowly started to talk. He started talking more and kept reminiscing about the past.
"My brother was able to speak at the age of two, read a thousand words at the age of three, could recite poems and write poems at the age of six, was awarded the title of Scholar at the age of twelve, and was awarded the title of Tanhualang at the age of nineteen. He was really prosperous in those days. Although I am worse than him, But after all, he is a compatriot and his foundation is not weak. I have always regarded him as my lifelong role model. "
"Yun Niang and I were childhood sweethearts. She married me when she was sixteen. Unfortunately, I couldn't let her live a good life."
"She couldn't close her eyes when she died. Those in prison had evil thoughts when they saw her beauty, and they wanted to force her out when they took her out."
When Zhao Shen said this, the hand holding the cup was so tight that the veins burst out, and the hatred and pain in his heart also vented, "My Yun Niang was the most lively and laughing when she was alive, but her temper was also How could the most staunch person endure such humiliation? He bit his tongue and committed suicide."
"She didn't even understand why she suddenly suffered such a disaster when she died."
"Every time I wake up from deep dreams in these years, I always think of her and the child I have never met. If he were still here, it would be a good time to study now, and he would definitely make a name for himself early like me. "
You Shu listened to him talking non-stop, and gradually became depressed, but he didn't know what he should say to comfort him, because Zhao Shen no longer needed comfort.
When Zhao Shen said this, he seemed to think of the baby he killed two days ago, and said: "I buried the baby... under the tree in the back mountain, and never visited him once."
"If he has a grudge in his heart, he will come to seek revenge from me in his next life."
"Although he is the evil seed that came out of that bitch's belly, I still feel sorry for him."
Xiao Weixin said at this time: "Xia Mao'an's brother and sister caused your whole family to be wiped out, and his younger brother and sister also died tragically in prison. He is not innocent, because he has the blood of the Xia family."
Maybe this was just another way to comfort Zhao Shen. Zhao Shen didn't refute after hearing this, but just stared at the wine bottle.
"I heard that you are getting married?" He suddenly changed the subject and his eyes fell on You Shu again.
You Shu was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously replied: "It's almost the same, it hasn't been decided yet."
"It's not easy for the emperor after so many years." Zhao Shen said, "When Concubine Xian was murdered, he was only eighteen, only one year older than me. But I still had family to accompany me, but his days in the palace But it’s really hard to bear.”
"Fortunately, they are all here. Young Master You and I have never met, but I can tell that you are a person worthy of trust."
He raised his glass to greet You Shu: "I respect you, sir."
You Shu hurriedly took the wine glass and clinked it with him, "Mr. Zhao is in serious condition. I... I will take good care of him."
Zhao Shen drank one glass after another, as if he wanted to swallow all the depression with the wine.
"Will you come on the day of the Queen's Conferment Ceremony?" Xiao Weixin asked him aloud, "I have already set the date, it will be the eighth day of next month."
I never mentioned this to You Shu, and You Shu was a little surprised. He had already made arrangements
Zhao Shen seemed to be thinking about something, and finally nodded lightly: "Okay."
"Before I leave, I have to see you get married with my own eyes."
"When I go down and see the Concubine Xian, I can give an explanation."