In the small study room, young men and women who looked like gods and couples looked at each other, like a silent game.
As time passed, Han Lingfu's complexion became more and more ugly, but Bai Muxiao smiled more happily.
Knowing Han Lingfu like her, of course he guessed what Han Lingfu was thinking, and felt disdainful.
She patted the child's back lightly, and said with a smile: "My lord must think clearly."
There was no trace of worry on Bai Muxiao's face, and she was even full of confidence.
For Han Lingfu, his attachment to the throne can overwhelm everything...
Han Lingfu's thin lips moved, the veins on his forehead floated, and he said to himself, no way! Certainly not! He will definitely be able to find a famous doctor to recuperate his body and give birth to his "own" offspring!
But if it still can't
Han Lingfu was silent for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "This king will give my father a son as soon as possible..."
Bai Muxiao smiled triumphantly, and pretended to bless Fushen while holding the child in her arms: "The concubine will thank the lord on behalf of Brother Jun."
Bai Muxiao caressed the child's clothes, and without looking at Han Lingfu again, she carried the child and left without looking back.
Han Lingfu sat where he was, watching Bai Muxiao leave.
At this moment, his handsome face like a banished fairy was so gloomy that it almost dripped water, and he stared at Bai Muxiao's back without blinking, exuding a serious chill.
If eyes could kill, Bai Muxiao would have been hacked into pieces.
Bai Muxiao left, leaving only the bead chain of the door curtain shaking and colliding, disturbing Han Lingfu's heart.
In an instant, he seemed to have lost all his strength, and leaned limply on the back of the chair.
For Han Lingfu, this night has become particularly long, tormented, and sleepless all night...
But even so, the moon faded little by little, and the sky was bright again.
After all, Han Lingfu made up his mind, and gave the emperor a note early in the morning, asking the eldest son Han Weijun to be the son of the county prince.
Although Han Weijun is not a direct descendant, Han Lingfu has also passed the weak crown years. Now the newly married princess Chen has no children. Thinking that the child's biological mother is a side concubine anyway, the emperor hesitated and agreed.
When the imperial decree was sent to Gongjun Prince's Mansion, it immediately caused an uproar in the County Prince's Mansion. Princess Chen almost lost her composure and did not accept the order, but thinking that her father Chen Rentai was still trapped in southern Xinjiang, and his life and death were unknown. Shi can only temporarily grit his teeth and bear it.
Immediately afterwards, the members of the Cui family got the news, and wrote to the emperor to ask the little prince to be recorded in the name of Cui Yanyan, the deceased princess of Xianjun, as an offering of incense. The emperor couldn't help thinking of the rumors about Han Lingfu spoiling his concubine and killing his wife and killing his first wife that had been circulated in the capital, so he allowed the Cui family.
So far, even if the dust has settled on the seal of the crown prince by Gongjun Prince's Mansion, this matter has not caused any ripples in the capital, and only a few mansions are paying attention to this matter, and more people are still worried about the war in Xiye.
Two days later, in the morning court, Prince Gong Han Lingfu once again became the focus of everyone.
He impassionedly stated that although the Zhennan Prince's Mansion did not obey the edict and had no court, the nine clans should have been punished as an example, but Feixia Mountain was in critical condition and urgently needed assistance from all parties...
"...I thought that the Zhennan Prince's Mansion should provide food, grass, and horses for the Xijiang Army, and made the Zhennan Prince's daughter a princess and kiss Xiye, so as to atone for the crime!"
Han Lingfu's proposal caused an uproar in the hall, and all the ministers whispered to each other.
Han Lingfu's body tensed up involuntarily.
Ever since he heard that Bai Muxiao proposed to let Xiao Fei and Qin Xiye, he felt that this idea was absurd. Zhennan Wangfu's prostitute and Qin Xiye would not do him any good at all, but Bai Muxiao did not give up. In two days, I came to see him several times again, with a vaguely threatening tone in his tone.
This woman is narrow-minded and only cares about the momentary mood! Han Lingfu was disdainful, but he had nothing to do with Bai Muxiao, so he could only agree. Anyway, he just mentioned it in the Golden Luan Hall, waiting for his father to refuse.
Han Lingfu stood respectfully with his head bowed, quietly waiting for the emperor's decision.
The emperor on the dragon chair lowered his eyes in thought, and remained silent for a long time.
Who would be the one to marry Xi Ye? He didn't have a suitable candidate for the time being.
It's just the daughter of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion...
The emperor frowned slightly. If the daughter of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion married Xi Ye, maybe the Zhennan Palace would join forces with Xi Ye. At that time, if both sides attacked Dayu at the same time, Dayu would be in danger!
However, Xiaosan's proposal is not entirely unacceptable...
The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a loud voice: "We will discuss the matter of marriage later." He glanced at the ministers and asked, "Do you think it is feasible for Zhennan Prince's Mansion to provide food and horses?"
Li Heng's proposal is really wonderful! Han Lingfu was secretly happy, and it was not in vain for him to come and play to his father himself. Based on his understanding of his father, since his father asked such a question, he must be tempted. Once the matter is accomplished, the emperor will remember himself as one of the creditors!
After a moment of silence in the Jinluan Hall, the Chief Assistant Cheng Dongyang walked out of the queue, bowed to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I think that we should appease the Zhennan Palace first, lest the Zhennan Palace wait for an opportunity to make peace with Xi Yeli."
What Cheng Dongyang said about appeasement, in fact, many other courtiers also thought of it, but no one mentioned the emperor's clear decree to the Zhennan Palace before—who would dare to slap the emperor face to face? !
The emperor himself hadn't thought about it, but he was not reconciled, so he didn't want to think about it!
It is obvious that the Zhennan Prince's Mansion made a mistake first, but now he is asked to condescend to appease them as the emperor, it is really out of nature!
The emperor's face sank in an instant, and the displeasure spread across the Golden Luan Hall, and there was an instant silence in the Golden Luan Hall.
Although he was unwilling, the emperor knew that he had no choice, and if he couldn't bear it, he would make a big mess!
The emperor gritted his teeth, and said with difficulty: "The Zhennan Palace has been loyal to the imperial court since the first emperor. The matter of resisting the edict is purely a misunderstanding. It must be the result of Chen Rentai's false prestige and false transmission of the imperial edict. Chen Rentai is so bold and unforgivable. , I will send an imperial decree to the southern border immediately, and the Zhennan Palace will dispose of Chen Rentai on its own, and give the Zhennan Palace ten thousand taels of silver and a thousand pieces of brocade and silk."
The emperor felt aggrieved, but he had to bow his head under the pressure of Dayu's internal and external troubles at this moment.
Hearing this, Han Lingfu's expression froze, and countless complex expressions flashed in his eyes. He also roughly guessed that if the emperor wanted to appease Nan Jiang, Chen Rentai would probably be the first abandoned son.
After a brief silence, all the civil and military officials of the court bowed their heads and said in unison: "The emperor is holy!"
Cheng Dongyang cleared his throat, and continued: "Your Majesty, although this matter is nothing more than a misunderstanding, the Zhennan Prince's Mansion is suspected of acting disrespectfully, causing the misunderstanding to grow bigger and bigger. The Emperor is benevolent, regardless of previous suspicions, I only hope that the Prince of Zhen'an and his son can do it. I understand the painstaking efforts of the emperor, and I have some 'expression'."
The ministers even claimed that it was true, and felt that since the emperor gave Zhennan Wangfu a step, if Zhennan Wang and his son knew current affairs, they should reciprocate.
For a moment, there was a rare peace in the hall.
The emperor frowned slightly, and asked again: "Who do you think is the most suitable person to go to southern Xinjiang to deliver the decree?"
It's not easy to choose this candidate, he must be good at dancing and speaking, so as not to be like that Chen Rentai, who failed to complete the errand and brought the matter into such a dilemma...
As soon as the emperor asked this question, the Golden Luan Hall fell silent again.
At this time, it is not a good job to go to Xiye, and it is also the same to go to the southern border to issue orders. After all, Chen Rentai's lesson is right in front of us...
Suddenly, a person came out from the queue on the right, it was Marquis Pingyang.
Just when the ministers thought that Marquis Pingyang was going to recommend himself, they heard him say loudly: "Your Majesty, I would like to recommend King Shunjun to go to Southern Xinjiang to issue an edict to show my sincerity."
Many ministers secretly exchanged glances, some of them didn't understand Pingyang Hou, did he harm the King of Shun County, or did he fight for him? !
The Golden Luan Hall became even quieter.
Although the emperor was expressionless, his cloudy eyes couldn't hide the tangled look. After a long time, the emperor just refuted Pingyanghou... Today's morning court ended with the sentence "discuss later".
After discussing for a long time, it still ended without a problem.
For the next few days, the court fought every day, but there was still nothing to say, as if caught in a cycle of endless loop.
At the same time, there is a military news from Xijiang:
——The Xiye Army attacked Feixia Mountain three times, and the Xijiang Army fought bloody battles, vowing to defend Feixia Mountain. Thirty thousand Xijiang Army soldiers died in battle, and the military situation was urgent!
——The King of Xiye sent 50,000 reinforcements to Dayu!
——Xiye's reinforcements will arrive at Hengshan Pass in a few days. When the reinforcements and Xiye's army reunite, Feixia Mountain will be in danger!
The military situation is critical, and there is no longer any delay!
On July 12th, the emperor ordered Pingyang Hou to take the imperial decree to southern Xinjiang. Pingyang Hou secretly breathed a sigh of relief and traveled overnight to southern Xinjiang.
But the emperor still has a more troublesome thing, which is to send someone to lead the troops to the western border to help.
There was another quarrel in the court, and the two factions recommended each other. And the emperor was not stupid, so he could see that they were dodging each other, but there was no suitable candidate to take on the big responsibility at the moment.
The atmosphere became more and more tense and tangled.
On July 14th, the morning court started as usual, and it was only after a cup of tea that the Golden Luan Hall was already full of noise. Several military officers pushed and gave way, making the emperor's forehead throbbing. Excerpts were thrown at them.
Just when the emperor was about to retreat, he found that in the distance, an old woman with gray hair in military uniform was striding towards the Golden Luan Hall, full of heroism.
Although the old woman was still two or three hundred feet away from him, and he still couldn't see her face clearly, the emperor already had the answer in his heart based on her figure and demeanor, and he blurted out: "The emperor's aunt."
There are only a few people in Dayu who can be called "the emperor's aunt" by the emperor, and there is only one person who will appear in the Golden Luan Hall.
In an instant, a veteran who was talking in the Golden Luan Hall also forgot to continue talking, and everyone fell silent, and turned their gazes to the outside of the Golden Luan Hall.
At this time, the sun was rising, and the golden sunlight was softly shining on the roof outside, the white marble floor, the stone handrail... and Yong Yang's body. Her bronze helmet and iron armor gleamed in the sun, as if she was wearing a She was dressed like a golden armor, which made her look sacred and inviolable.
Soon, Yong Yang strode into the Golden Luan Hall.
She came here wearing armor today, which means that she is not the eldest princess today, but a general of Dayu.
In the Golden Luan Hall, there was silence, only the sound of Yong Yang's steady steps and the sound of armor colliding, and the surrounding atmosphere suddenly became solemn.
Yong Yang walked all the way to the center of the hall, and then stopped, his eyes fell on the emperor on the dragon chair without hesitation, he clasped his fists and gave the emperor a military salute.
"The emperor's aunt is free!" the emperor hurriedly said, suppressing the surprise in his heart.
The arrival of Yong Yang made the emperor's mood, which had been rainy and rainy recently, finally shine a chance of sunshine, and his tangled brows slightly relaxed. Aunt Yongyang finally came back, and he also has one more person who can discuss the military situation.
Yong Yang has never been a person who likes to go around in circles, so he asked straight to the point: "I heard that the emperor is going to choose a general to lead the army to Feixia Mountain, so I don't know if I can decide on the candidate?"
The emperor's face was a little stiff, and he glanced at the veteran who had spoken just now, and said in response, "No candidate has been decided yet."
Yong Yang raised his eyebrows, and his sharp eyes quickly swept over the civil and military officials on both sides. Just looking at them casually, he exuded a fierce aura.
After all, she is not an ordinary princess, but a fierce general who made great military exploits with the late emperor and established the Dayu Dynasty.
All the generals were shocked by her, and felt a little guilty.
Yong Yang sighed inwardly. When the first emperor was alive, Dayu's court hall was not like this. In just a few decades, this court hall has become like this, just like Caishikou...
It's useless to talk too much, Yong Yang simply suggested: "Since the emperor hasn't decided on a candidate, then I would like to recommend someone!"
"Auntie, please tell me!" said the emperor.
Yong Yang said bluntly: "I would like to recommend Mr. Han Huai of Prince Qi's Mansion!"
The whole court was in an uproar, and all the officials looked at each other in blank dismay. You must know that although Han Huaijun had also fought against Changdi on the battlefield, he was still too young after all. Would it be too hasty for him to lead tens of thousands of troops at once...
It's just that due to the majesty of Princess Yongyang, no one dared to question her for a while.
But the emperor was moved, he pondered for a moment, and met Yong Yang's cold eyes.
The emperor gritted his teeth, patted the handrail and said, "Okay! I'm sure!"
The final word.
The arrival of Yong Yang finally caused some ripples in the stagnant court hall...
After the morning court, Yong Yang went to the Imperial Study Room again, and talked with the emperor for a long time.
On July 15th, Han Huaijun was appointed as General Pingxi, and led an army of 30,000 to Feixia Mountain to support him.
After Nangong Xin and Fu Yunyan went to the gate of the city to see off Han Huaijun early in the morning, they went to Princess Yongyang's Mansion together. The hearts of the young couple were heavy.
When they arrived at Wufu Hall, besides Yong Yang, the Fifth Prince Han Lingfan was also there.
Looking at the two of Nangong Xin, Han Lingfan asked in a complicated way: "Are they gone?"
"They" not only includes Han Huaijun, but also Han Lingfu.
Nangong Xin responded, Han Lingfan's expression became more tangled, and his lips were pursed into a straight line.
Fu Yunyan and Nangong Xin exchanged a helpless look, and they both sighed inwardly.
Originally, the emperor wanted the fifth prince, Han Lingfan, to go to Feixia Mountain with Lord Han Huai to be in charge of the peace negotiation between Dayu and Xiye, but Han Lingfan refused.
Han Lingfan is willing to go to war on behalf of his father, but he is unwilling to bow his head to Xiye grovelingly!
No one knows what the emperor and the five princes and their sons said in the imperial study room, except that Han Lingfan was scolded by the emperor and ordered to kneel under the eaves to reflect on himself, until an hour later, Yong Yang, who heard the news, persuaded him the emperor.
Afterwards, the emperor took the second best option and appointed King Gong Han Lingfu to go to Xijiang to negotiate peace with Xiye, but the choice of the princess has not been decided yet...
Nangong Xin looked at Yong Yang, and asked a little nervously: "Grandmother, do you think Cousin Jun..." Can Han Huai Jun win a big victory under such a harsh situation
Fu Yunyan and Han Lingfan also looked over, holding their breath.
Yong Yang, who was sitting at the top, was wearing a simple stone blue gown, holding a celadon teacup in both hands, sipping hot tea, with only sighs and disappointment in his eyes.
After she returned to the capital, she quickly learned about what happened in these days, including Kuilang, Nanjiang, Xiye...
Yong Yang was too disappointed by the emperor's various behaviors.
Yesterday morning after court, she went to the imperial study alone to look for the emperor, just to persuade the emperor to fight or not to make peace, but the emperor made many excuses and excuses, just refused to listen to her, and feared Xi Ye like a tiger.
The old man is dead, Dayu is not the Dayu she is familiar with long ago!
Yong Yang put down the teacup, but asked without answering: "How do you think Xiye compares to Baiyue?"
The three young men looked at each other in blank dismay. They had never been on the battlefield in person, so they dared not speak out.
Yong Yang didn't expect them to answer, he snorted coldly, and continued: "Speaking of crusade against the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, everyone is scrambling to be the first, impassioned, and now it's Xiye's turn, it's like a mouse meeting a cat..."
Yong Yang's words were ridiculed unabashedly, she mocked not only the civil and martial arts of the Manchu Dynasty, but also the emperor.
Yong Yang is well aware of the strength of Zhennan Prince's Mansion, she used to be a general under the old Zhennan King's command, and she also joined the Southern Border Army to fight against Baiyue people on the battlefield, she can say with certainty, Baiyue is by no means weaker than Xiye, and many small clans and small countries around Southern Xinjiang are mostly sturdy. The Southern Border Army has defeated Baiyue and Nanliang in succession in the past few years. How can a large army be compared to those pampered Dayu troops!
However, the emperor and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty only saw the Zhennan Palace and the Southern Border Army fighting everywhere in recent years, and thought that the Southern Border was losing troops and people's livelihood, so they dared to start a war unscrupulously.
Yong Yang couldn't help thinking about what he had seen and heard when he went to Southern Xinjiang the year before last. The military and people's morale in Southern Xinjiang is now stable, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, just like a big tree with luxuriant branches and leaves, full of vitality.
On the other hand, Dayu Dynasty Hall...
Yong Yang sighed, and said: "Now the courtiers are all short-sighted, bullying the weak and fearing the hard, and the emperor..." After speaking, Yong Yang looked at Han Lingfan, "The cunning rabbit is dead, the lackey is cooking! It is really chilling."
Han Lingfan didn't speak, but clenched his hands tightly into fists. Although he also felt that his father was doing something wrong, but as a son and a subject, he could not criticize his father indiscriminately.
"Grandmother," Han Lingfan tensed up, looking at Yong Yang, his whole body tensed like a bow that was fully drawn, "I believe Cousin Jun will definitely win the battle..."
He spoke solemnly, and he didn't know whether he wanted to convince Yong Yang or himself.
Yong Yang smiled lightly, and said: "The general is outside, but the rear is unstable, always wanting to make peace, what can a general do?!"
No matter how brave and skilled a general is, he must have the unity of the monarch and his ministers to be able to play a role. Just like when the first emperor was there, the official army and the southern border army were able to shine!
Yong Yang's eyes dimmed slightly, hey, I am really old, I always think about the past...
Yong Yang settled down, looked at Han Lingfan again, and asked seriously: "Little Wu, do you still take Wuhe ointment these days?"
Han Lingfan nodded, and said, "Thank you for your concern, Auntie, I've managed to take it only once every two or three days."
When Nangongxin returned to the royal capital from southern Xinjiang, although he did not bring Lin Jingchen with him, he did bring back Lin Jingchen's handwriting. The handwriting contained prescriptions for recuperating and quitting Wuhe ointment, as well as acupuncture for the fifth prince's head ailment. method. Nangong Xin handed the book to the Fifth Prince, and secretly contacted Doctor Wu for help. It's just because Han Lingfan's headache can't be cured in a day or two, so the process of weaning off Wuhe ointment is very slow...
Yong Yang had also seen Han Lingfan's appearance when he was addicted to drugs, and he knew that it was not easy for him to get to this point, so he looked at him with relief.
Among the emperor's several princes, only Xiao Wu is worthy of a great job!
Although Yong Yang has not been in the capital for the past half a year, the two county kings are not ignorant of the open and secret struggle. In her opinion, Han Lingguan and Han Lingfu are already greedy for profit. For the sake of the throne, they can do whatever they can, even harm the interests of Dayu. He is not Mingjun's candidate at all!
While she is still able to speak in front of the emperor, she must settle the prince's matter!
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