Gu Zhen actually didn't expect that such a large harem could be as cautious and sneaky as an emperor, so she could only be a concubine.
But because she didn't know about the affair, she didn't even think about whether the emperor would not hurt the imperial concubine's face and temporarily pulled her out to accuse her. If Ruming wanted to make the lie go away, she couldn't help but feel that Qingshu's wife Cui Lianye had spent the past two years. Very reluctant to move closer to the imperial concubine.
According to the imperial concubine's always generous attitude when she mistakenly assumes the position of the host, she should not go back on this matter.
So why should the emperor be cautious
I wonder if the imperial concubine would have recommended Wei Hengyan to take the position of a virtuous concubine when she herself was not a virtuous concubine.
What's more, if she is second only to the queen, what if Cui Lianye is promoted to the throne again
When Yun Fenghuang first proposed that the Jin Dynasty be awarded the Sixth Palace, he had hinted to several high-ranking officials that if the high-ranking positions in the palace were vacant, why not arrange some unfavored and older people instead of letting young and beautiful newcomers take the lead? An old man with no heirs is in power? In this way, he not only gained a reputation of attaching great importance to love and justice, but also suppressed those who came after him.
Recently, both concubine and concubine positions have been vacant, and Yun Fenghuang's support of Mrs. Qingshu is not normal... So the queen thought about it and did not deny that the matter was probably related to the previous dynasty.
As for why the imperial attendant asked Qin'er to convey the message, is it because what Cui Wan did was not honest after all? To prevent outsiders from talking about it after knowing about it, it would be harmful to the reputation, so could it be concealed
Gu Zhen was in a very complicated mood and asked the Didong people to arrange the matter. He had no time to go and asked his mother, Mrs. Zhaowu Bo, to be summoned into the palace and shut up: "Mother, do you think he should go to the imperial concubine first?" Are you walking around there so that your father will not be criticized when he comes back and it will be too late to entrust him with something at the last minute?"
"My grandfather has thought about it, saying that Bidong should not be wrong about my father. At most, he would just show off." Mrs. Zhaowu was actually a little worried in her heart, but she kept saying, "What happened that time, Lord?" Please let your concubine be a good person. It doesn’t matter if I go ahead of time or when the time comes. Anyway, it’s all the same, so why bother checking her face in advance?”
Gu Zhen said worriedly: "Then please tell me if Concubine Wan Yeyong is slandering me, will your master listen to her? Is it wrong for our master to poison his legs?"
"What's the matter? Among all the famous family members, there is no one who is more trustworthy than ours." Mrs. Zhaowu Bo shook her head and said bitterly, "There are many people but no outstanding talent, even if they are not descendants of the descendants. , when people like my father and uncle pass away, they will have to decline in the future... Not to mention that Bidong will not rely on his Gu family as much as Shenzong Emperor Bidong relied on Ji family. Even so, I think our family can have Ye Guo Gong Haixi A talent like Hou Minyanghou can control the government?"
Even those who have power in the government and the public need legs. It cannot be said that with the emperor's trust and support, it will be a matter of course.
Some relatives in the previous dynasty, although they were favored by the harem and held high positions, were controlled by the Eastern Subordinates. Ping Hong had a bad reputation and was exploited. She was very ignorant and had no idea... There are no such examples, not even No one or two.
"Why are you so worried all of a sudden? Did you hear something in the palace?" Mrs. Zhaowu Bo calmed down and asked again, "Why don't we talk about it later? Ru Ming will endure it for now and wait until later. … Let’s settle the accounts slowly.”
Gu Zhen frowned and said: "He suspects that the Zheng family's Dongchang this time has something to do with the Cui family. Just now, Dong Qing'er, really Qing Qing'er, sent someone to explain to him and asked him to support all the old people in the Sixth Palace. I don’t want to forget Cui Lianye!”
Mrs. Zhaowu Bo was quite surprised: "Is there such a thing?"
Because she didn't know the whole picture, she asked about the details now. Seeing that Gu Zhen had said everything... Gu Zhen had preconceived ideas and stated Shidong's consciousness was wrong. Mrs. Zhaowu Bo frowned and said, "Our family is like Zheng The family is different. Is Zheng Ju an eunuch? Even if he has become a hussar general, can he be a slave for a month and remain a servant for life? Is he born as a slave of the Gongxiang family? Can he hold a high position like Bidong in the temple? What he said was not a favor given by the royal family! So what happened? When Jiushi threatened Xiaozong and sidelined Mingzai, what did he say and do? Not only did he not stand up to help the emperor, but he seized the opportunity to seize power... Don't say no. Bidong is waiting for Mingjun, even if Xiaozong is replaced, I am afraid he will not let him go if he lives for a few more years!"
"So even after Bidong took office, he had no choice but to relent. Can I think about the Zheng Fengpi case? Did I misunderstand Zheng Fengpi that time? But who among us doesn't know the truth?"
"Zheng Ju himself also knows that his origin means that Bidong will not let him go easily..."
Mrs. Zhaowu Bo lowered her voice and said, "Why don't you say that Your Majesty is wise and powerful? If there were no other promises and goodwill, Zheng Ju would not believe it. Even if he directly voted for the Ji family or the regent, it would not be unreasonable... But His Majesty The east of Princess Yun'an's palace was promised to Zheng Fengfeng!"
That sincerity moved Zheng Ju.
Because Princess Yun'an was a descendant of Xiaozong, she agreed that Chunjia should treat her favorably.
So as the Zheng family is Yun'an's husband, even if Chunjia doesn't receive any extra favors, why can't they end up in the same situation as the Ji family
Therefore, Zheng Ju was at ease and expressed his sincerity to Chunjia twice, and then he refused to change the palace. Then the Zheng family would naturally join the East Prison.
Gu Zhen was reminded by her mother, and when she recalled what happened to the Dong Zheng family, she couldn't help but break into a cold sweat. Dong Zhen asked, "Mother, the palace incident... was it really the work of the remnants of the Ji family, wasn't it? "
Did the emperor wrongly pay the Zheng family and treason against Han Yi
Thinking more deeply, how many changes have been caused by the palace change? The falling into the water of the two empress dowagers and the twelfth prince, the old story about the foolish truth of King Chu, the life experience of the eighth prince, the noble concubine... did these really happen by chance, or were they anticipated by the emperor
"Then who knows?" Mrs. Zhaowu Bo sighed, "The Sacred Heart is unpredictable... Our grandfather is not sure about things, let alone me and him?"
Seeing her daughter's face turned red, she thought for a while and finally said, "It shouldn't be Bidong's fault. After all, the regent didn't do it until last year. At that time, he left the palace and had a coup. If word spread, Bidong wouldn't be ashamed either." …”
No, today's ministers and their families feel that whether the emperor does something or not depends not on his conscience, but on the pros and cons.
Because Chunjia really doesn’t have much conscience...
In the eyes of a middle-aged noblewoman like Mrs. Zhaowu, who has a son from her father's side, Chunjia is particularly heartless.
After all, the way he mistreated the two empress dowagers, it was hard not to let Mrs. Zhaowu and others have their way. He thought that his son would be like that, and he wished he could throw him out of the house early in the morning and let him fend for himself.
"The situation in Burnt Eye East is all in Bidong's plan, and we, the ministers, can no longer change and influence it. Mrs. Zhaowu Bo said a little helplessly and resignedly, "I don't want to think too much. Anyway, we will wait until my father comes back." My grandfather was not idle during those two months. He was always running around preparing for my father's return to defend himself in court. After all, our family has been together for a long time, and we have never done anything wrong that we can't afford to do to Mr. Bi. As long as Mr. Bi is reasonable, we can expect that there will be no danger. "
It doesn't matter whether military power is necessary or not.
According to Mr. Gu's speculation, the best thing about the Gu family is that after Gu Fangshu came back, he asked the concubine to sell her favors and was left in the court to be "entrusted with important tasks."
The Dingbei Army was succeeded by the emperor's cronies. From then on, the relationship with the Gu family gradually faded away, and the boundaries were completely drawn before.
That turned out to be a bit depressing for Mrs. Gu, but...
Nor is it unacceptable.
In fact, Mr. Gu thought that was not a bad idea. After all, the Gu family had no successors in the Ming Dynasty. After Uncle Zhaowu, there was no one who could take over the Northern Army.
Moreover, since ancient times, ministers who hold military power often have bad luck.
They are the kind of people who have no regrets and only think about the long burden... It would be more comfortable to be more open-minded.
... Gu Zhen and Mrs. Zhaowu Bo closed the door and whispered for half a month before sending their mother away with deep thoughts.
Mrs. Zhaowu had just left when she heard that the third prince had come to greet him. The queen cheered up and ordered someone to call him in. However, she saw that her son was acting strangely and couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong with Bing'er?"
"It's nothing. I accidentally bumped it just now." The third prince glanced at his left leg and said calmly, "I just asked the palace staff to massage it with medicinal oil. Just turn around and it will be fine."