Because of Chu Xiuming's departure, Anyi and the others treated Shen Jin with a more cautious attitude. Chu Xiuming did not take Jiayi away this time, but took Yue Wen away, and Jiayi and Jiasi stayed behind. Shen Jin's side was different from what Aunt Qian and the others were worried about. After Shen Jin woke up, he didn't ask about Chu Xiuming at all, and instead looked the same as before Chu Xiuming came.
Now that the new emperor has not yet ascended the throne, Shen Xuan, the son of King Rui of Minzhong, is enough for Cheng Engong and the others to get dizzy. Shen Xuan took over the people who had come over from the son of King Ying, but at the same time, he was using the name of the king of Qing Dynasty and the queen of eliminating demons. , the mutiny started, and Shen Xuan was not without any evidence, he held the evidence that the queen poisoned Emperor Cheng, which made people in the capital panic.
Cheng Engong and the empress never thought that what they did would be known, but they didn't know that when the empress cleaned up the empress dowager's staff and placed her own troops, there were many spies who had been lurking in the palace for a long time. , which made things so smooth.
It can be said that Emperor Cheng and the Empress are today thanks to Emperor Cheng's suspicion and the Empress' unruly thoughts.
Because of the evidence from Shen Xuan, no matter how much the queen and Cheng Engong said, many aristocratic families knew what was going on, because the queen's actions were not without flaws, Shen Xuan provided clues to everyone , After everyone secretly searched according to the clues, they all understood the truth in their hearts. Many people from aristocratic families were not surprised. Thinking about what Emperor Cheng did at the beginning, the older generation just sneered. A nest of snakes and rats.
Although the aristocratic family has their own thoughts and wants to preserve their own glory and status, they also know a truth. Where is the country broken? Not to mention status, even life may not be guaranteed.
Moreover, the relationship between the Apocalypse royal family and the aristocratic family has never been involved. Although they will curb the excessive power of the aristocratic family, they will not hurt the foundation of the aristocratic family. Moreover, when the first emperor and the crown prince were here, the appointment of officials was more based on real talents and real learning. It's not based on one's background. In general, although there are poor students, there are more people from aristocratic families, because they have been exposed to different things since they were young. Books and the like are still too expensive, and aristocratic families have natural advantages.
In fact, these people don't believe that Prince Rui's son is purely trying to avenge Emperor Cheng, and he is afraid that he is also plotting for the throne. up.
The queen looked at the prime minister and the others, and asked sharply, "With His Majesty's will, why not let my son be enthroned and His Majesty not be buried?"
Shi Yu didn't seem energetic or assertive, but Minister of the Ministry of War said in a deep voice, "If you go back to the queen, the queen mother is on her way back to Beijing, so she can preside over the overall situation when she returns to Beijing."
"Are you trying to rebel?" The Queen angrily reprimanded.
Princess Ru Yang supported the queen and did not speak, but the queen's son Shen Zhi couldn't help but said, "How dare you do that! I will not spare you when I ascend the throne."
As soon as these words came out, those who were still a little hesitant lowered their eyes slightly, Shi Yu's eyes flashed, and finally he said, "Your Highness, forgive me." For Shen Zhi, the prince, after today, many vacillating people will have to make up their minds.
Shen Zhi was spoiled by the empress, and now he knew that he would be the emperor soon, so he didn't have the slightest scruples, so he took the teacup at hand and threw it at Shi Yu's head. Although the child's strength was not strong, the teacup hit Shi Yu just right. It landed on Shi Yu's head, causing Shi Yu's body to sway, and the Minister of the Ministry of War hurriedly supported him so that he didn't let him fall down. Shi Yu is now extremely embarrassed, his face is full of tea, and there are tea leaves falling on the official uniform. Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Minister of the Ministry of Household... They were all shocked. Although Shi Yu was a good man, he was also the prime minister of Tianqi. I don't think Shi Yu did anything wrong.
Although Cheng Engong was proud that his grandson was about to sit on the throne, he also felt displeased with the obstruction of these people, but after all he was not confused, and his face changed, and then he gave the queen a wink, but the queen did not let Shi Yu go. In my eyes, her attitude has also affected her son, otherwise why would it be the Minister of the Ministry of War who offended others, but it was Shi Yu who was hit by Shen Zhi? Now the emperor is not allowed to go to the ground for peace."
Shi Yu pursed his lips and said, "Rong Chen will leave first." After finishing speaking, he ignored the Queen's words, turned around and left.
The Minister of the Ministry of War also said, "I will leave first."
"Presumptuous." Shen Zhi scolded angrily, "You dog slaves dare to be so defiant, wait for me..."
The queen covered Shen Zhi's mouth with her hand, but that dog slave changed the faces of the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites and others who remained behind. They were born in the imperial examination, and the most important thing for a literati is character, the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites and others also left directly. , for a while, only the queen, Shen Zhi, Princess Ruyang and Cheng Engong were left in the room.
Cheng Engong frowned and said, "The empress still advises His Highness to calm down, and there will be time to deal with those people after he ascends the throne."
The queen also knew that her son had said something wrong just now, and said, "Father, I will prepare some gifts in a while, and you can help me deliver them to the prime minister."
Cheng Engong nodded and said, "En."
Shen Zhi didn't feel that he had done something wrong, so he asked directly, "Grandfather, when will I be able to ascend the throne?"
Cheng Engong said, "Your Highness, it is better to go to Emperor Cheng..."
"I'm not going." Shen Zhi said directly, "It's eerie over there."
The queen put her arms around her son. In fact, she didn't want to go to Emperor Cheng's mourning hall. If she could, she would have moved Emperor Cheng's body to be buried in the imperial mausoleum. Now that the work has been completed, it is enough to carry Emperor Cheng's body in, but all the courtiers disagree, and they have to wait for the Queen Mother to come back to preside over the overall situation.
The Empress Dowager has already found her, and she even knows the cause of Emperor Cheng's death. It is impossible to say that she is not sad at all, but the Empress Dowager values her own life more now, and it is impossible to come back. Although the guard of honor has returned to the palace, the Empress Dowager has secretly gone Zhong went to look for Shen Xuan, so he won't come back for a while.
After leaving the palace, Shi Yu sighed slightly. He didn't tidy up his appearance at all. The queen and Cheng Engong also forgot about this, so they let Shi Yu go away in a mess. Things in the palace are not secrets. Shi Yu returned to the mansion It didn't take long for everyone who should know to know, and for a while, those who were uncertain because of Emperor Cheng's death had a choice.
Chu Xiuming was in Shi Yu's mansion at this time, and he only said to the outside world that he was a master invited by the younger generation in the family. After Shi Yu told the story in the study, Chu Xiuming frowned slightly and did not make a sound. Shi Yu asked, "I'm afraid Later, someone should come."
"En." Chu Xiuming nodded, "Shen Zhi also helped us."
Shi Yu is not too young anymore, because he was wearing ordinary clothes at home, and he took a sip from his teacup.
Chu Xiuming said, "Why don't you start recuperating behind closed doors today, my lord, without seeing outsiders."
Shi Yu asked, "The matter in the court..."
Chu Xiuming looked at Shi Yu and said, "Don't be in a hurry, because we won't be the ones in a hurry."
Shi Yu thought for a moment and nodded in response, without saying anything else, Chu Xiuming looked at Shi Yu's full head of white hair, and said, "My lord has suffered a lot these years."
Hearing Chu Xiuming's words, Shi Yu laughed a little, and then said seriously, "It's all for Tianqi, for Tianqi's people."
In the border town, Chu Xiuyuan looked at the news from Xi Yunjing, his eyes flickered and he didn't say anything, but Manager Zhao said, "Young General, I have to guard against it."
Xi Yunjing just said that Shen Xuan has made a lot of little tricks recently, and secretly met with the remnants of Prince Ying's son many times, thinking that he could hide it from the world, but he didn't know that his every move was being monitored by Xi Yunjing's people.
Director Wang's face darkened and he said, "Young General, don't raise tigers as trouble."
Chu Xiuyuan thought for a while and said, "I see."
Manager Wang wanted to say more, but was stopped by Manager Zhao. Chu Xiuyuan pursed his lower lip and said, "I'll go to King Rui."
Manager Zhao also knew that Princess Rui was a smart person, so he wasn't surprised by Chu Xiuyuan's decision. Manager Wang thought about it and didn't say anything. After Chu Xiuyuan sent someone to send news to King Rui, the afternoon passed. Both King Rui and Princess Rui were in the mansion. King Rui looked at Chu Xiuyuan. It was also a little more intimate and caring, and even often pulled Chu Xiuyuan to talk about the former prince. Chu Xiuyuan was not impatient, but King Rui didn't know much about Chu Xiuyuan's biological father. After all, at that time Chu Xiuyuan's biological father was still young.
After being courteous, Princess Rui asked directly, "But what happened?"
King Rui sat aside and looked at Chu Xiuyuan, "Just say what you want."
Chu Xiuyuan had made up his mind before coming here, and directly told Prince Rui and Princess Rui about the death of Prince Ying's son and Shen Xuan's recent actions. Before King Rui could react, Princess Rui's expression became serious, and he said bluntly , "My son is confused."
King Rui looked at Princess Rui, a little surprised but understood. Chu Xiuyuan didn't say anything, and Princess Rui said directly, "It's better to let Shen Xi go for the matter in Minzhong. I haven't seen Xuan'er for a long time. I miss it in my heart, and Xuan'er is old enough to marry a wife."
Chu Xiuyuan looked at Princess Rui and nodded, "That's fine."
Princess Rui pursed her lips and looked at King Rui with a smile, and said, "My lord, why not write a letter to Xuan'er."
"Oh." King Rui said, "I see."
Princess Rui said, "Just say I'm not feeling well, let Xuan'er come back."
Chu Xiuyuan also admired Princess Rui in his heart. He didn't expect that Princess Rui would be so decisive, but she did keep Shen Xuan, and Shen Xi had been by Zhao Duan's side for a long time, so he might see it much more clearly than Shen Xuan. Xi Yunjing is here, and there will be no mistakes in Minzhong. King Rui nodded and wrote a letter immediately. Princess Rui also wrote a letter, and then handed it to Chu Xiuyuan, saying, "Please trouble Xiuyuan Send it to Xuan'er." In addition, Princess Rui also called two guards, and explained in front of Chu Xiuyuan, "When the time comes, escort the prince back."