"Huaijiang, what do you think of my candidate?"
In the imperial garden, the plum blossoms are just blooming, and Emperor Ning and Gu Huaijiang walk side by side in it.
Gu Huaijiang is a military man, he is physically strong and not afraid of the cold, and with the herbs that Yufu gave him for conditioning, he is more energetic in the cold winter.
Emperor Ning couldn't do it anymore.
He was getting old and usually pampered in the palace, but when he walked into a cold corner, his body shrank unconsciously.
Gu Huaijiang saw that he was cold, took the bright yellow cloak from Eunuch Gao, and put it on him with his own hands.
Emperor Ning looked back at him, Gu Huaijiang paused, and continued to tie the cloak strap for him.
Emperor Ning smiled and said: "I have already worn a cloak, and you put on another cloak for me, it seems that I am afraid of the cold."
Gu Huaijiang said: "I know that Your Majesty is not afraid of the cold, but the winter plum blossoms are blooming here, and the ground heat is not enough. This is a little poor heart of a minister, please don't refuse your Majesty."
He always knew how to give Emperor Ning face.
Emperor Ning nodded, "I asked you a question, but you haven't answered yet."
Gu Huaijiang said: "Your Majesty originally intended to train Yin Shuo, and hoped that he would take over the position of Prime Minister Yin in the future. Now Prime Minister Yin just left the court earlier, and it has no effect on His Majesty's arrangement."
Emperor Ning sighed, "Yeah, what I have decided a long time ago is not an overnight arrangement. If the first prince and the second prince can see through it like you do, they don't have to fight like this."
He stretched out his hand to caress the plum blossoms. Although Lingshuang Aoxue's flowers are small, they are very energetic.
Emperor Ning liked it in his heart, and invited Eunuch Gao, "You have someone pick some good ones, break them down and put them in bottles and send them to Concubine Xian. I didn't speak very nicely to her two days ago, and it would be bad if I hurt her."
Seeing that there were no outsiders, Eunuch Gao covered his mouth and smiled, "Your Majesty, don't worry, Empress Concubine Xian always loves His Majesty the most, how could she be angry with His Majesty?"
"It's just you who talk too much."
Emperor Ning reprimanded him, with a smile finally showing on his face.
He looked at Gu Huaijiang, "I asked you before, which one do you think is more suitable to be the prince, the eldest prince or the second prince, but you always refused to answer me. In fact, I am also very contradictory and can't make a decision."
"The first prince is calm and knowledgeable. As my eldest son, I have brought him by my side to practice since I was a child. His performance has never disappointed me. The second prince is smart and courageous. He is sometimes domineering. There is nothing wrong with being a big prince."
Gu Huaijiang said: "Yes, the two princes are like Your Majesty, no matter who becomes the crown prince, he will be able to govern Dongling well in the future."
Emperor Ning pointed at him with a smile, "Don't just say good things to make me happy. I know that I am an extremely mediocre king. Dongling is richer than Xikun, with fertile land and a large population. But Fanzhen is a man of courage. Your king, how dare Xikun invade every year?"
Gu Huaijiang stopped answering the conversation, and any more words were just flattering words.
He didn't want to say it, and Emperor Ning didn't want to hear it either.
After a while, Emperor Ning said again: "I still have conflicts until now, but this time the two princes competed for the position of prime minister, I finally figured it out. No matter who is more suitable to be the crown prince, I must determine someone as soon as possible, lest The vacancy of the position of crown prince caused their brothers to fight each other. Therefore, I hinted at Concubine Xian, that from the moment I was born, I never intended for the eldest prince to become the crown prince."
Gu Huaijiang thumped in his heart, feeling that this move was not good.
No wonder Emperor Ning said just now that he wanted to appease Concubine Xian. If this word reached the ears of the First Prince, it might not only make him despair of the crown prince's position, but would cause him to feel dissatisfied.
"Your Majesty's idea is justified. No matter who you choose, establish one as soon as possible, and let the other get rid of the idea. This is the best choice."
Emperor Ning nodded happily, "Fortunately, there is the matter of Yin Yan, otherwise I would not be able to understand this point. The concubine Xian has always been gentle and virtuous, and the eldest prince is also sensible. After I made the second prince the prince, I will treat their mother and child a little bit better." Calm down, it's okay if you think about it."
Gu Huaijiang remained silent and did not answer, Ning Emperor turned his head and saw that he was looking at the flower buds on the treetops.
The buds are not bloomed, and the tip of a small one is slightly pink, and the blooming flowers look interesting.
Emperor Ning walked back with a smile, "You like this plum blossom too? This is a new variety sent from the north, and it was planted a few years ago. I thought that all of you in the Guhou Mansion are military men, and you wouldn't like these plum blossoms." Son, I didn't send it to you."
When he said this, he suddenly thought of something, "Oh, I forgot. This year there are jade flowers in your mansion, and that little girl probably likes these flowers. I ordered someone to send some to your mansion, but I'm afraid it will have to wait for the next year to bloom. gone."
Gu Huaijiang cupped his hands and saluted, "Then thank Your Majesty, it doesn't matter if you wait a year, Yufu will definitely still be in the mansion next year."
Emperor Ning teased him, "Yeah, my daughter has become a daughter-in-law. Didn't you tell me this sooner? It's in vain that I tried my best to match Shubai and Danyang. Who knew you had already spotted your daughter-in-law!"
Hearing this tone, he was not dissatisfied with the matter of Gu Shubai and Yufu.
Gu Huaijiang was a little embarrassed, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty, sir—"
"Hey, no need to explain. I love my daughter, and you love my daughter too. I want to find the best young talent for her, of course I understand. But I have to think about it, what kind of husband's family should I find for Danyang ?”
Emperor Ning said while continuing to walk deep into the plum blossom.
Gu Huaijiang stood behind him, frowning slightly.
If the matter of establishing a crown prince is as simple as Emperor Ning thought, that would be fine.
I'm afraid that neither the concubine Xian nor the eldest prince are as sensible as he imagined.