As soon as the issue of the imperial edict was resolved, the courtiers began clamoring again to tell the emperor to be frugal and not to mess around with the affairs behind him. What a waste of money.
The emperor was annoyed.
This is Zhu Guogong's conspiracy.
First revealing the content of the imperial edict, and then deliberately revealing the arrangement of the affairs behind him, is nothing more than forcing him to change his mind.
Zhu Guogong bowed his head, with an appearance of being loyal to the country and the people.
The emperor was furious, pointed at his nose and cursed: "Traitor!"
"My minister is thinking about the country and the country." Zhu Guogong, an old monk, entered into meditation and remained unmoved.
The emperor snorted and reiterated his decision to all the courtiers, "I must deal with the affairs behind me. This matter is settled like this, and there is no need to discuss it. The Ministry of Households hastened to prepare money. Otherwise, even if I am a ghost, I will not I will let you rebellious officials and thieves go."
Your courtiers are very tired.
In the end who is dead
Could it be that the emperor has lost his mind
"The emperor is crazy about money. He also wants to have tens of millions of wealth after death."
Someone whispered secretly.
The courtiers were convinced.
What a misfortune to meet a money-grubbing emperor!
However, most of the courtiers just watched the excitement, and it was the Hubu who suffered. The only happy person is the Ministry of Rites.
The more the emperor's affairs were arranged, the more important their etiquette became.
Rituals and methods that are not of much use on weekdays can be used to the fullest when dealing with the affairs of the emperor's death.
The emperor did not change his ambition, and made his attitude clear: I just want money, you can figure it out. Whoever dares to deduct the expenses after my death, I will not let him go as a ghost.
So persistent, what can the minister of the household department do
Even Zhu Guogong couldn't change the emperor's decision.
That's all, that's all, let's accept fate.
I don't know what to do other than accept my fate.
Fortunately, King Ning seems, probably, not so greedy for money.
…
Prince Ning's Mansion.
"Your Majesty, great news. His Majesty appointed you as the crown prince."
King Ning was drinking tea, when he heard the housekeeper yelling, he shook his hand, and the tea was spilled out.
"What did you say?"
"Your Majesty appointed the prince as the crown prince?"
"The old man will make this king the crown prince?" Ning Wang looked in disbelief, "The old man is not crazy, is he?"
The old man disliked him so much, he never gave him any good looks, and even thought of making him the heir apparent.
Hahaha…
"Is this king really established as the crown prince?"
"It's absolutely true, I don't dare to lie to the prince. This matter has spread throughout the court, and someone should invite the prince to the court to discuss matters in a while."
King Ning laughed loudly, "The old man actually made me the heir apparent, so I have to go to the palace to thank him. Haha..."
King Ning was so happy that he couldn't help himself.
When the news was sent to the backyard, Mrs. Pei smashed the teacup in her hand.
It's not smashing, it's just too excited to hold it steady.
Pei's expression was agitated, and the muscles on his face twitched several times before he could make a sound, "The prince is really appointed as the heir apparent?"
"The news from the palace will never be false."
Pei's face turned red in an instant, "My God, the prince has been established as the heir apparent, then, the princess, no, no, no, I have to call myself my palace. Doesn't this palace want to be the mother of the country?"
"Congratulations to the empress, congratulations to the empress. The empress is virtuous, benevolent and filial, and she is an example for the people of the world."
Mrs. Pei couldn't hide her excitement. Hearing the congratulations from the servants, she couldn't help correcting her posture.
"I have become a queen empress in this palace, you all have to be strict with yourself. The rules in the palace are strict, don't be so casual like when you were in the palace."
"I would like to follow your mother's order. Should such good news be passed on as soon as possible, so that the whole house can be happy together?"
"As it should."
The servants of Chunhetang started reporting everywhere to congratulate Ning Wang Pei.
On King Ning's side, he was dressed neatly and followed the eunuchs from the palace into the palace to face the saint. Afterwards, he had to meet with the courtiers to discuss political affairs and adapt to the status of the prince.
After that, you have to follow the Ministry of Rites to learn the etiquette of the prince, so as to prepare for various big scenes in the future.
In short, starting from today, King Ning will become very busy, turning like a spinning top. Before boarding the Great Treasure, he couldn't care about the palace for the time being.
King Ning told Chang En, "This king will stay in the palace for a long time in the future. When this king is not in the mansion, the big and small matters in the mansion will be decided by the eldest son. If there is any objection, send someone to the palace to look for this king."
"The old slave will explain it."
Ning Wang went to the palace.
The news that King Ning was established as the crown prince flew from the palace to various houses in the capital as if he had grown wings.
…
Hou Fu.
The old lady Wei Shi even talked about Amitabha several times.
"In the future, Xiao Jiu will be the prince's wife, or even the princess, and the burden on her body will be even heavier."
The eldest lady Xiao Wei asked: "Should I prepare a gift and send it to the palace?"
The old lady Wei nodded again and again, "It's time to prepare a gift and send it in person, and have a good chat with Xiaojiu. After becoming the wife of the emperor's son, it is different from the wife of the emperor's grandson. Those brothers, sisters-in-law, all of them have changed their lives. become rivals."
The eldest lady Xiao Wei nodded and accepted the order, "My daughter-in-law understands, and my daughter-in-law will remind Xiao Jiu and tell her to pay attention. You must have the heart of harming others, and you must be defensive."
"Exactly. Gu's mansion next door probably hasn't heard the news yet, so you can send someone to tell them and make them happy."
"The funeral next door just finished, and now I have this good news, which adds a layer of joy to Miss Shan's marriage."
"That's right. After the hot filial piety, the family next door will start to observe their filial piety. Don't put joy on their faces."
"What the old lady said is very true."
…
Gu Fu's news is not as well-informed as Hou Fu's.
The Hou Mansion sent someone to spread the news, only then did they know that King Ning had been established as the crown prince.
Master Gu laughed on the spot.
If he is in-laws with the crown prince, then his plan to be transferred from Taichang Temple is not a one-sentence matter.
Gai Ming'er waited for him to pass the filial piety, so he sent a message to Gu Jiu to transfer him away from Taichang Temple and directly transfer him back to the household department. No, instead of going to the Ministry of Households, go to the Ministry of Officials.
The Ministry of Officials is the head of the six departments. As the prince's in-laws, he should serve as an errand in the Ministry of Officials.
Mr. Gu has a beautiful idea, which is pleasing to everyone's eyes.
Gu Shan secretly wrinkled her nose, the second elder sister is not someone who can be manipulated. His father was counting on his second sister to help him get promoted and make a fortune, and he was afraid that it would fail.
Gu Teng also had a general idea.
These brothers and sisters knew Gu Jiu somewhat.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Gu still thinks that Gu Jiu is that weak little girl back then, who can be manipulated as he likes.
Why!
Reality will teach Master Gu to be a man.
As children, they don't have to worry about it.
Mrs. Xie muttered, "Prince Ning has become the crown prince, and the second aunt will be the princess in the future. As long as the second aunt speaks, Yue'er's situation in Chu Palace will be improved. Master, would you like to send a letter to the second aunt? Ask Second Aunt to help Yue'er."
"Yueer Yueer all day long, I have already said that from now on, I will never give birth to this girl. You are not allowed to mention her in front of me."
Master Gu was very annoyed, he shook his sleeves and left.
Xie was so wronged that she cried secretly again.
Gu Lin talked with Aunt Bai.
Aunt Bai beamed with joy, "Prince Ning was established as the crown prince, and your second sister's status has also risen accordingly. With your second sister's honor, you can also talk about a better marriage, and it is also possible to marry into a noble family. "
Gu Lin blushed, "Does my daughter really have a chance to marry into a noble family?"
"Of course! Look at the fourth girl, if it wasn't for the honor of your second sister, Duke Zhu's mansion would not marry her."
Gu Lin bit her lips and laughed, "I want to make shoes, socks and purses for my second sister, I hope my second sister won't dislike my bad sewing."
"You do it well, and when it's done, it will be sent to the palace with the New Year's gift during the Chinese New Year. As long as you do it with your heart, even if you don't do as well as the embroiderers, your second sister will accept your love."
"Yeah!" Gu Lin looked excited.
…
The king of Chu came to Zongzheng Temple in a carriage to meet the concubine Sun.
"Why are you here today?"
The king of Chu sat on the ground, facing his concubine Sun.
He hesitated for a moment, and said another thing first, "My son took care of Fang Shaojian's funeral affairs, and specially chose a cemetery for him outside the city."
"You have a heart for him." Dowager Sun's expression was a little displeased.
"He has contributed a lot to the East Palace and the Wangfu. Now that he is dead, the Wangfu should take care of his funeral affairs." King Chu said calmly.
Concubine Sun's face was cold, "You came here today to talk about this?"
The King of Chu shook his head, "The emperor's grandfather decreed today to establish a crown prince."
"what?"
Concubine Sun's face was ashen, and her expression changed again and again.
She gritted her teeth, "Who will be appointed as the crown prince? Let me guess, is it King Ning?"
King Chu nodded, "It's Uncle Ning."
"absurd!"
Concubine Sun directly smashed the teacup,
The King of Chu frowned slightly, "Didn't the concubine mother say she accepted her fate last time? Why are you getting angry again?"
Concubine Sun smiled coldly, "It is true that I have accepted my fate, but it does not mean that I am willing to watch King Ning be made the heir apparent. It is really deceiving."
"Mother and concubine shouldn't be like this."
"Are you teaching me a lesson?"
"My son dare not."
"Then shut up."
After a long silence, the king of Chu said again: "The matter has come to this, and it is useless for the mother and concubine to be angry."
Concubine Sun closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths to suppress the anger in her heart.
"This palace is not reconciled."
Unwilling to work hard and sacrifice so much, but in the end it made King Ning cheaper.
She asked: "Concubine Xue Gui and King Zhao, how will His Majesty deal with them?"
King Chu shook his head, "Grandfather hasn't issued an order to deal with the two of you yet."
Concubine Sun sneered, "Concubine Xue will definitely die, most likely in a funeral. As for King Zhao, he is not far from death."
"Where is the concubine mother? Concubine mother will be the end?"
The king of Chu asked suddenly.
Concubine Sun smiled, "Me? I either die or live. You don't have to worry about my safety."