The fifth prince is unwilling to return to the palace.
The leader of the imperial guards was clearly in a dilemma and was trying to persuade him. At this moment, the sound of a servant saluting came from outside the house, and Nangong Mu strode in.
Nangong Mu just came back from the Imperial College. As soon as he entered the mansion, he heard about the injury of his son Nangong Xin trying to save the fifth prince. Fortunately, the injury was not serious, and the imperial doctor had already visited him.
Although he knew that his son was fine, Nangong Mu was still uneasy. He didn't relax until the moment he saw Nangong Xin with his own eyes, feeling terrified in his heart. The bloody scene of his son falling from the rockery when he was young came to mind again. If something happens to my son, how can my family bear it!
"See His Royal Highness Fifth Prince." Nangong Mu calmed down and bowed to Han Lingfan first.
Han Lingfan didn't dare to look directly into Nangong Mu's eyes, and said in a low voice, "Master Nangong is exempt."
Before Nangong Mu entered the room, he just overheard the conversation between the chief of the imperial guards and the fifth prince, so he said respectfully, "Your Highness, please listen to me. Your Highness staying in Nangong Mansion will only make the Emperor worry about His Highness and distract him; Furthermore, even if His Highness stays, it will not help the matter."
Of course Han Lingfan understands this, but Ah Xin was injured because of him, how could he leave Ah Xin and go back to the palace alone!
"Cousin Fan!" Fu Yunyan and Han Lingfan are cousins, so they didn't have so many scruples, so they gave him a direct look and said, "Ah Xin is going back to the inner courtyard to recuperate, what are you doing here?! If you are really sorry , why not go back to the palace and ask the emperor to find out the real culprit behind the scenes! Otherwise, Ah Xin will be hurt in vain!"
Han Lingfan showed a thoughtful expression, and for a moment, his eyes suddenly became clear.
Things should be prioritized, and people should have a clear division of labor and perform their duties.
If I stay in Nangong Mansion, I can't help Ah Xin anything, it's just a burden, but if I go back to the palace, there will be more things I can do...
"Lord Nangong, cousin Liuniang, what you said is true." Han Lingfan clasped his fists solemnly and said, "I will definitely do my best to find the real culprit behind that scene!"
The head of the imperial guard secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Axin, then I will come to see you tomorrow. Master Nangong, cousin Liu Niang, I will take my leave first."
Han Lingfan bid farewell to them one by one, and then left in a mighty way under the escort of the imperial guards.
The assassination of the fifth prince made the emperor furious. He first ordered the Yin of the Jingzhao Prefecture to investigate and deal with it quickly, and then ordered the Jin Yiwei to cooperate with the five city soldiers and horses to search for suspicious people throughout the city.
Jingzhaofu Yin went to do it tremblingly.
However, the assassin was dead, and there was no proof of his death. The witnesses on that day only saw the sudden appearance of the assassin. If they wanted to trace where the assassin had been before, they would be blank.
The governor of Jingzhao is not stupid, so he naturally guessed that the assassin should be a well-trained dead man. Thinking of the recent mention of the establishment of a crown prince in the court, and the grown-up princes of the emperor... Jingzhao Fu Yin only felt that this job was really difficult, but he couldn't say some things, so he could only act as if he was trying to investigate the case.
The people in the capital basically didn't know what happened. They only saw that in the blink of an eye, it was as if the heavens suddenly changed. The capital suddenly entered martial law. The streets and alleys were full of officers, soldiers and guards patrolling in formation. ... For a moment, the city was full of turmoil, and the people were in danger. They shut their doors and did not dare to interact with strangers casually, lest they be implicated and be blamed as an accomplice.
Xungui's Mansion was much more sensitive, so Nangong Mansion received several invitations in a row, all in the name of visiting Nangong Xin, but all the invitations were returned one by one, Nangong Mansion directly closed the door to thank the guests, and declined all the visits , even in-laws are no exception.
This disappointed many people, but there were also many people who were clear-sighted and couldn't help secretly praising: This Nangong Mansion is indeed a century-old family, and the son of the mansion has made such great achievements, but he is still not surprised by honor or disgrace, and takes it calmly. This time Nangongxin rescued the future prince, the empress will definitely remember this credit, Nangong Mansion is afraid that it will go to a higher level...
The day was spent in a hustle and bustle.
That night, in the imperial study room, the lights were kept on all night.
The emperor was a little depressed.
After hearing that the fifth prince was assassinated, he was shocked and angry, but when he calmed down, he couldn't help but think a lot.
Xiao Wu is just a prince, a prince who has not yet established a mansion, who is he in the way, who would want to go out of his way to assassinate him
An answer couldn't help but surfaced in the emperor's mind.
Xiao Wu has been carrying fetal poison since he was born. He has been weak since he was a child, and grew up stumbling. He almost died of poisoning that year. It was not easy to raise him to such a big age. First, he was frightened, almost fell off the horse, and then was assassinated... Among his children, it seems that only this son-in-law is always so troubled.
That's right, Xiao Wu is the eldest son, especially as his health has gotten better over the years, the court has mentioned Prince Li several times, and even he has already acquiesced... So, did Xiao Wu become more obtrusive
So, his children couldn't bear it anymore... Can't even take care of the brotherhood where blood is thicker than water
The emperor shivered, for some reason, he felt that the imperial study room was really cold.
This time, Xiao Wu was fine, which made him feel lucky, but it was also because Xiao Wu was fine, that he was a little scared, afraid of knowing the truth.
He has only four sons in total, and he still remembers how each of them was still in their infancy, how they were when they were only a little older, and how they called "Father Emperor" softly, and he still remembered how he held their hands and taught them Watching them write... He didn't want to, and he didn't want to admit that his son would be so cruel.
The emperor let out a long sigh with a look of exhaustion on his face.
Eunuch Liu, who was waiting on the sidelines, quietly stepped forward and exchanged a cup of hot tea for the emperor.
Eunuch Liu has stayed with the emperor for the longest time, and he also understands the emperor's thoughts best. Even if the empress dowager was poisoned last year, it was later found out that the eldest prince's mother and son were responsible, but because there was no evidence, the emperor did not investigate further, and just ignored the eldest prince from then on. That's all.
He served an emperor who was easy to soften his heart.
"Huai Ren." The emperor suddenly said, "Perhaps it's time for me to appoint a crown prince."
How could Eunuch Liu dare to respond to the matter of the court, so he laughed twice at the side.
The emperor didn't expect him to come up with any ideas. He seemed to be convincing himself and said: "After the prince is appointed, and the separation between the monarch and his ministers is established, these children will be at ease..." He squinted his eyes and muttered to himself Said, "Xiao Wu is also getting old, it's time for him to learn how to be a member of court... Then choose a strong marriage for Xiao Wu... In fact, the Nangong family is good, but unfortunately, the girls in the Nangong family seem to have engaged in marriage."
Speaking of this, the emperor had some lingering fears, "Ah Xin is also a good boy, thanks to him today..."
Eunuch Liu responded, "This is also the auspicious person of the Fifth Highness."
The emperor fell silent, and the imperial study was quiet except for the lights beating slightly. After an unknown amount of time, the emperor finally spoke and said, "Huai Ren, go to Nangong Mansion tomorrow morning and pass on an imperial decree for me... "
Eunuch Liu bowed and said, "The slave obeys the order."
The emperor stayed up all night, rubbed his forehead tiredly, and asked, "What time is it now?"
Eunuch Liu looked at Kelou, "... Your Majesty, it's half past you."
Mao Shizheng is the time of the early dynasty.
In the early morning, all officials knew that the emperor was in a bad mood, and except for some important things, he would not play if he could not play, so the early parting was very fast.
After the dynasty was over, Eunuch Liu went to Nangong Mansion immediately.
Nangong Qin and Nangong Mu hurried back from the Yamen after hearing the news.
Eunuch Liu was accompanied by Nangong Cheng to drink tea, and after the entire family was assembled and the incense table was ready, he announced the decree:
"By God's blessing, the emperor said: The wife of the second son of the Nangong Mansion, Mrs. Fu, is intelligent and agile, dignified and virtuous, cautious and thoughtful, sensitive in nature and intelligent, courteous and courteous, elegant and graceful, restrained and soft inside, graceful and pure. Special title is Zhengsanpin county lord, titled Kaiyang. I admire you!"
The edict proclaimed by Eunuch Liu is confusing.
It was Nangong Xin who rescued the Fifth Prince yesterday, but Fu Yunyan was rewarded, not gold, silver and jewels, but an extremely rare title. You know, the title of Dayu is rare, and even the prince's daughter is only granted the title of princess when she gets married.
Fu Yunyan's expression was a little subtle, she listened to the decree in silence, and respectfully raised her hands above her head to accept the decree: "My wife, thank the Lord for your grace!"
Fu Yunyan handed the imperial decree to the servant girl beside her, and helped Mrs. Lin to stand up. Mother Liu quietly stuffed a red envelope for Eunuch Liu, and sent away the servants who came to deliver the decree with a smile.
After receiving the decree, the people in each house dispersed one after another. Nangong Mu, Lin Shi and Fu Yunyan went to Nangong Xin's place together.
Nangong Xin was unable to accept the order because of his injuries, but the news that Fu Yunyan was named the county lord just now had spread throughout Nangong Mansion in the blink of an eye, and naturally someone came to inform him.
Nangong Xin, who was leaning on the bed, looked haggard. After bowing to her parents, she held Fu Yunyan's hand happily and said, "Liu Niang! You are now the county lord."
Seeing this pair of Bi people, Lin was very happy.
Her son has grown up and married, and it will only get better and better in the future... Thinking of the past, her eyes were a little sore, but she didn't want her family to see the abnormality, so she took a deep breath and collected herself.
There was no joy on Fu Yunyan's face, and he said sullenly: "It must be because you saved the fifth cousin, Ah Xin, that Uncle Huang gave me a county king."
Nangong Xin thought for a while and said, "But the emperor never just rewards you with titles..."
"No, it should be like this." Nangong Mu sighed suddenly, and said with a little disappointment, "...A Xin, you have to be mentally prepared, what happened yesterday may end up being nothing."
Seeing that the three of Lin's eyes were focused on him, Nangong Mu explained to them carefully: "Although Ah Xin saved the fifth prince this time, he was not seriously injured. It is reasonable for the emperor to reward some gold and silver." , but gave Liu Niang a county monarch. The children of our Nangong Mansion have always been born in the imperial examination, and Axin Jinke will also end. Mengen is a great grace to the Xungui Mansion, but to our Nangong Mansion The government is a bit nondescript, if Ah Xin gets Meng's kindness, will he still need the imperial examination? How will he go about his career in the future? So the emperor gave this kindness to Liu Niang."
He paused, and said with a wry smile: "The emperor's grace is not equal to Ah Xin's dedication, which means that the emperor may not give Ah Xin justice. That's why he gave Liu Niang a county king." As a compensation."
"The emperor doesn't want to investigate anymore?" Nangong Xin widened her eyes and asked, "Wouldn't His Highness be very dangerous in the future?"
Nangong Mu was slightly taken aback, thinking that his son might be unconvinced, but unexpectedly, he was worried about the Fifth Prince instead.
Facing Nangong Xin's worried gaze, Nangong Mu followed up and said: "The emperor will definitely investigate, but he will only point to the end and will not investigate in detail. After all, no matter who did this matter, once it is brought to light, it will be Even the emperor can't keep him."
The emperor loves the fifth prince, and also loves other sons, that's why he wants to get along with him.
"That's good." Nangong Xin heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and a comfortable smile appeared on his face again, "As long as the emperor finds out who the real culprit is behind the scenes, His Highness Fifth Highness will be safe."
Nangong Mu patted the back of his hand, even though Ah Xin's illness was cured, his heart was still pure.
However, sooner or later, the children of the Nangong family will enter the official career. For Ah Xin, this is also an opportunity for him to learn, and let him understand that there are not only two words "black" and "white" in the officialdom. Therefore, Nangong Mu will explain and teach in detail.
"Father, mother, Ah Xin." The more Fu Yunyan understood the emperor's intentions, the more uncomfortable he felt, and he said sullenly, "I don't want this county lord."
"Liu Niang." Nangong Mu said solemnly, "Thunder, rain and dew are all due to your grace."
If the county lord does not accept it, it will only make the emperor think that their Nangong family has complaints about this matter. In this way, not only will the emperor's guilt towards Ah Xin disappear, but he will also feel that he does not know what to do.
Fu Yunyan stood up, bowed and said, "Daughter-in-law accepts the training."
Nangong Mu comforted his wife and children again, and told his wife not to spread the news of Nangong Xin's injury to Nanjiang, so as not to worry about Nangong Yue. Nanjiang is thousands of miles away from the capital, no matter how worried she is, Nangong Yue won't be able to come back, it will only make her uneasy.
Then, Nangong Mu went to the outer courtyard. This matter was related to Nangong Mansion, and he still needed to discuss it with Nangong Qin Haosheng.
The news that Fu Yunyan was awarded the title of county monarch spread widely in the capital that day, but the Nangong family still closed their doors to thank guests because of Nangong Xin's serious injury, and no one could inquire about the news from their residence.
The entire royal capital was clouded, and the emperor issued a secret decree to Jin Yiwei Commander Shi Lu Huaining, ordering him to give himself a result within ten days, and then summoned Uncle Xuan Ping into the imperial study.
In the early morning of the next day, Xuanping Bozuo invited the fifth son of the Lihuang Emperor, Han Lingfan, to be the crown prince.
In the past few years, there have been occasional memorials to invite the establishment of the prince, so everyone is not surprised by Xuan Pinghou's memorial, thinking that it will be suppressed as usual, but they did not expect...
On the Golden Luan Hall, the emperor's voice said resonantly: "Quick play."
There was an uproar!
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The turmoil in the royal capital has not yet affected the southern border, which is thousands of miles away.
At half past nine, it was still early, Nangong Yue woke up, raised her hand and shook the small copper bell beside the bed.
Baihui and Que'er heard the commotion in the inner room, and immediately walked in with the new clothes they had prepared.
Today is the birthday of the King of Zhennan. Nangong Yue, as the imperial concubine, naturally wants to dress formally and festively. She specially chose a Shu brocade double-breasted skirt with engraved gold silk buttons and peony patterns. With a falling pony bun, wearing a golden phoenix with five phoenixes facing the sun and pearls on her head, she looks glamorous, elegant and generous.
Nangong Yue had just finished dressing up when Xiao Fei came.
She was wearing a primrose yellow thin satin gown today, and she put on light makeup on her small face that usually does not wear makeup. She is elegant and beautiful. Standing together, one is as bright as a peony, and the other is as elegant as a hibiscus, complementing each other. Eye-catching.
Nangong Yue greeted Xiao Fei to have breakfast together, and then they went to the main hall of the inner courtyard of the Wangfu - Guipu Hall to welcome the guests.
Previously, Nangong Yue's small banquet and Jiji ceremony were held in the name of Bixiaotang, and this reception was also through the East Street gate of Bixiaotang, but today is different, because it is the 40th birthday of King Zhennan, so the main gate of the palace is open to welcome. Bin.
At this moment, the more than a dozen vermilion lacquered doors and the windows on both sides of Guipu hall are all open, bright and transparent.
For today's birthday banquet, the Guipu Hall has been re-arranged. The first host seat is still two red sandalwood chairs, the chairs on both sides of the hall have been replaced by rosewood carved wreath chairs, and a pair of green enamel painted in the corner A large vase with twine patterns, and a red wool carpet in the middle of the marble floor. It is not luxurious, but it is extraordinary in style.
Not long after Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei arrived at Guipu Hall, Mrs. Wei and Fifth Miss Xiao Rongyu also came.
Mrs. Wei has also dressed up carefully today. She is dressed in ginger yellow brocade patterns all over the place, with flowers hanging around her feet, wearing a crescent moon bun, wearing a pearl hairpin on her head, and a fresh magnolia flower on her temples. She is as beautiful as an orchid. , elegant and decent, but not too aggressive to steal Nangong Yue's demeanor.
Xiao Rongyu combed two chubby curly hair, very cute, wearing a rose-colored round-neck thin forged trousers, and a golden necklace around her neck, and the white jade lock hanging on her chest followed her Her walk wobbled slightly.
"Concubine, eldest lady." Wei smiled slightly, and greeted Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei gracefully.
Afterwards, Xiao Rongyu also blessed Fushen in a decent manner, and said milkyly: "Big sister-in-law, big sister Ann."
Seeing innocent and lovely female dolls always makes people feel better unconsciously. Nangong Yue smiled and said, "Hello, Miss Yu."
The little girl's intuition was the most acute and pure, and she immediately felt Nangong Yue's kindness, and she smiled even sweeter.
Nangong Yue said again with a smile: "Sister Yu, do you like Mr. Li teaching you these two days?"
A few days ago, the King of Zhennan ordered Nangong Yue to help Xiao Rongyu find a female teacher to enlighten her. Nangong Yue asked Mrs. Tian to help introduce a Mr. Li who had enlightened the girl of the Tian family. He had been teaching Xiao Rongyu since the day before yesterday. Two-day class. But Xiao Rongyu is still young after all, in fact, she just chooses an hour every day to read with her husband.
Xiao Rongyu nodded vigorously: "Sister-in-law, sir is very good. These two days, my husband is teaching me to read "Qionglin Primary School"..."
Nangong Yue said with a smile: "Sister Yu, can you recite a few sentences for me?"
Xiao Rongyu hurriedly put her hands behind her back, and said in a childish voice: "The chaos is just beginning, and the universe is beginning to lay. The light and clear air rises to the sky, and the heavy and turbid air to condense is the earth... The gentleman behind has not yet taught .”
Nangong Yue touched her head itchyly, and said, "Sister Yu is really good at reciting."
Xiao Rongyu smiled happily, revealing the dimples on her cheeks.
Wei Shi looked at Xiao Rongyu with a smile on the side. She asked the nanny to observe carefully when Mr. Li was teaching, and she had a good impression of Mr. Li. The first half of Mr. Li's life was not very good. After he got married, her husband died early and left an only son. After a long time, the only son was admitted to Juren, but unfortunately died of illness. She brought up two grandchildren. Now the eldest grandson has been selected as a scholar. It can be seen This Mr. Li is still very good at raising children. Although Mr. Li's life was not going well, he didn't complain about others, he was wise and cautious... Compared with Ye Yili, it was a world of difference!
My daughter will benefit a lot from being enlightened and taught by Mr. Li.
Wei's heart was even more grateful to Nangong Yue. After they exchanged pleasantries, several other girls from the Xiao family also came one after another, and they all stayed in the Guipu Hall waiting to welcome guests.
At the moment of time, a little maid wearing a blue-green dark-patterned gown ran over and told, "Shizi Concubine, Great Aunt and Young Mistress Qiao are here."
Everyone in the hall was a little surprised, the time was written on the post sent by the palace, it was Si time, they didn't expect Mrs. Qiao to come so early.
Wei's expression on the side froze, and he glanced at Nangong Yue worriedly.
A few days ago, after Qiao Ruolan came to the palace, she was almost sent to Mingqing Temple by the prince when she returned home. It was Mrs. Qiao's good words that changed Mingqing Temple into Shuyao Girls' Court. Today is a big day, ordinary people naturally dare not make trouble on this kind of day, but they can't judge this great aunt by the standards of ordinary people.
Nangong Yue drank tea calmly, her calm and breezy appearance calmed down Wei Shi's heart.