The so-called God's will to make people, probably nothing more than that!
Because Sun Yijia's age is not too young, and Li Hongyuan needless to say, and probably because of his son's marriage problems in the past few years, several of his younger brothers have already married and started a family, and Emperor Lecheng is also in his heart. I was in a hurry, so after the decree, I directly asked Qintian to monitor and calculate the nearest auspicious day, and then the result would be next month, ten days after the Spring Festival, so Emperor Lecheng decided to let his evil son get married immediately after the Spring Festival. , To the court, it can be regarded as a double happiness.
As for the son yet to be found? It doesn't matter, keep looking, anyway, just firmly believe that he is still alive, if he can catch up, he can marry himself. The son is so beautiful, his future daughter-in-law is disfigured? It doesn't matter, as soon as the light goes out, it's fine if you don't look at it or touch it, and she won't have anything to do with giving birth to a son.
As the prospective princess, what if Sun Yijia hasn't come back yet, Duke Ding hurriedly brought your daughter back and prepared for marriage.
Emperor Lecheng calmly ordered things one by one, the Ministry of Rites should hurry up with the things that should be done, and the dowry should be prepared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I have to get the marriage of Laozi and son to a perfect deal.
It is understandable that he set the time so tight, after all, Li Hongyuan is about to become a veritable "wife-killing madman".
However, after Emperor Lecheng gave Li Hongyuan a marriage, he seemed to be no longer irritable or worried. Occasionally he smiled amiably at the ministers, and began to set foot in the harem again, listening to music and dancing, wine and delicacy, nothing fall. It is really eye-catching, including the people who are serving him closely.
Because the contrast between before and after is too great, people have to wonder if there is something they don't know about Emperor Lecheng? For example, Li Hongyuan had found it long ago, and the reason why he kept it a secret was just to take this opportunity to cleanse the swollen power in the hands of his sons, so that they would know that the person sitting on the dragon chair is still their father. If you dare to think about things that you shouldn't think about, no matter who you are, be careful that I chop off your paws.
There is no basis for such speculation, because after the imperial edict of marriage, Emperor Lecheng stroked the black yarn of a group of officials. Although it has not yet been found out who actually committed the hand to Prince Jin, or perhaps Emperor Lecheng already knew it, but the murderer was too special, Emperor Lecheng still caught the ghost, and even the crime of stabbing the prince was not counted. Waiting for a big sin, and as a scapegoat, as before, they are not the same party, and most of them are to confuse the public.
The sons are secretly scared of their father's methods. In fact, Emperor Lecheng is also very hard. His people have not been able to find out the real murderer behind the scenes, and those clues that seem to be clues are not clues. , several of his "good sons" were vaguely involved, what could he do to kill them all? That's absolutely impossible, not to mention there is no definitive proof; just let it go? That can't be the case, his son will not suffer in vain, and will also grow the courage of those behind the scenes, so there is a way that is not a solution.
In the Jade Palace, Concubine Su Gui and Li Hongyuan were drinking tea. At first, it was quiet and there was almost no sound.
"Mother concubine, what the hell is the father doing, I can't see his routine at all, and Li... Is the sixth brother real..."
"Ming'er, Yuaner will be fine, absolutely nothing, do you understand?" Concubine Su stared at Li Hongming, her eyes were slightly red, clearly because she hadn't had a good rest recently, and she could clearly feel the fear and worry she was holding back. It seems that Li Hongming dares to say a bad word, and the cup in her hand will be smashed at his head.
What happened to Emperor Lecheng? It's just that Yuan'er couldn't find it for a long time. He may have some hysteria. Li Hongyuan was too special for Emperor Lecheng.
Li Hongming twitched the corners of his mouth a little far-fetched, with a bit of indescribable ridicule, and he didn't know who the target of the ridicule was. Every time it is related to Li Hongyuan, the concubine always stands by Li Hongyuan. He sometimes doubts that he is actually her adopted son. For more than 20 years, concubine, you have worked really hard, "concubine mother. You are right, how could something happen to the sixth brother, maybe someone saved him, because the accident has not been found for the time being."
Concubine Su's expression softened a little, as if she was comforted by Li Hongming. She took a sip from the cup, but her hands trembled slightly. of haggard. "Then Miss Sun is good in every way, but after all, she has ruined her face. Ben Gong is worried that your sixth brother will not even enter the bridal chamber. After all, this time it was your father who gave the marriage in person, in case he provokes anger again. What will your father do?"
Li Hongming restrained his emotions and chuckled lightly, "Mother concubine, you should still worry if the sixth brother finds out that he has been given a disfigured princess when he comes back, will he directly rebel against the imperial order and make a scene of disrespect, or else, Even if he doesn't resist the decree, if he spends the night in Hualou on the day of the wedding, the fun will be great."
Concubine Su also rubbed her brows with a headache. That was really something he could do, and in the end, he could only break the jar, "Anyway, those who should be offended should not be offended, and those who can be offended can't be offended. I've been offended so many times, and it's not bad, I'll discuss with your royal father and see if I can choose two beauties for him to compensate him."
When Li Hongming thought of the dancer he wanted from Li Hongyuan a few days ago, the taste was really bad. "Will the sixth brother be short of beauties?"
"Can that be the same? Those women's status is too low, it would be more correct to say that Yuan'er sent them all to another courtyard."
"I have a high status and are beautiful enough. I went to a Sun Yijia, and in such a big capital, it seems that there is only one left."
Concubine Su was startled when she heard the words, and then said, "Ming'er, don't talk nonsense."
"Mother, concubine, my son is not talking nonsense. You probably don't know that Ruan Fangfei's marriage is as slow as Sun Yijia. It's not because Ruan Ge is so picky, but Ruan Fangfei loves the sixth brother." Li Hongming hooked. On the corner of his mouth, he was in a good mood when he said this.
"Is this true?" Su Guifei asked in disbelief.
"Naturally take it seriously. In fact, about this matter, but if you pay attention to it, you will know a little bit. Why didn't you pay attention to it before?" Li Hongming was obviously annoyed that such an important matter had only been known for two days, "I know. Then why did Miss Ruan happen to be in the Bailong Temple so coincidentally? It is said that she heard that the sixth brother was punished, and she followed it. If the people who sent to Bailong Temple this time hadn’t accidentally discovered it, we would still be in the dark. Fortunately, it's not too late to find out, I just don't know if my brothers also found out about it."
"Ming'er, do you want to..."
"Probably because Ruan Ge was under the pressure of the old man, he didn't make a scene. If not, Ruan Fangfei and the sixth brother have children. Since the concubine is interested, why not help it... Ruan Ge is the father-in-law of the sixth brother, it is difficult. Can't you still leave the relationship with us?"
"Elder Ruan Ge is not a good person to deal with. Besides, let his pearl in his palm be a concubine. If he can't win him or not, he will become enmity."
"If everything comes from Miss Ruan's own hands, she will be willing... Sun Yijia will obviously not be treated by the sixth brother, and she lives in name only. Ruan Fangfei has entered the Prince Jin's mansion, and she must be a concubine. Apart from that, she will be a real daughter. Master, as long as the sixth brother no longer has a second concubine, no one can be on an equal footing with her, let alone above her, the possibility of Ruan Fangfei not agreeing is too low. To say good-looking is to take advantage of it , like the sixth brother, can also be favored by a fairy-like girl like Ruan Fangfei."
"Like Yuan'er? What's wrong with Yuan'er? What's wrong with him?" Su Guifei immediately dissatisfied.
"Yes, the sixth brother is your heart and soul. In your eyes, there is nothing wrong with him." Li Hongming said helplessly.
"It's up to you, act with care. If you mess up, it's not a joke."
"Don't worry, mother-in-law, I know how powerful it is."
Su Guifei paused, "Also, tell your sixth brother in advance."
"Mother concubine is really thinking about the feelings of the sixth brother all the time. If you give him a beauty, you have to ask him if he wants to."
Su Guifei gave him a sideways glance.
"Okay, Erchen knows." Whether or not he will follow suit is another matter. His sixth brother was a natural rebel, and if he told him that he might even sabotage the plan, it was Ruan Fangfei who "shot" it, and even if he wanted to have a seizure afterwards, he couldn't find him.
Su Guifei glanced at him and said nothing.
At this moment, the palace servants hurriedly came to report, "My lord, the lord, the princess sent someone to report, saying that the concubine Qian had a seizure and was about to give birth."
Li Hongming didn't react yet, but Concubine Su Gui was slightly startled and almost dropped the tea cup, but she quickly calmed down, except for a slight abnormality in her eyes, "Okay, don't stay here in this palace, Go out of the palace early, and after the child is born, send someone to report to this palace."
How could Li Hongming not know what his mother-in-law was thinking? Although he got married relatively late, he had been married for several years, but he only had two direct daughters. There were not many women in his backyard, but not too few. He had many affairs. I have to be busy, and I don't have much time to go to the backyard, but even so, the backyard should not be silent except for the princess, but in fact, his princess really didn't do anything on the women in the backyard. The Qian family was picked by his virtuous princess himself. She slept for a few nights to give him the princess face. She didn't even think about it, but she was really pregnant.
Concubine Su's face looked indifferent, but what she was actually thinking was not clear to anyone, but Li Hongming knew it too well.
Their brothers in the top ten, except for the second and eighth who have long since died, the sixth who has not been married, and the ninth and tenth who have not been married for a long time, including the sick and the fifth have sons, but he does not. From this point of view, his confidence is much weaker. In the case of many princes getting married, it is basically impossible for an heirless prince to be the heir. Concubine Su Gui can compete with the queen, but it is her grandson. , couldn't raise her head, therefore, Concubine Su actually cared very much about Qian's child.
In comparison, Li Hongming didn't really care, because he knew very well that in this desperate battle, it didn't really matter whether he had a son or not. If it really followed the normal situation, the throne could not be his. These are destined from the beginning, so why spend too much time on those women, waiting for him to become a great treasure in the future, what kind of woman does he want, and how many sons he wants.
"The minister has retired first."
Li Hongming had just left the palace and got into the carriage when his valet told him, "Your Highness, Prince Jin has found it, Shang An."
"Oh? He really has a great life." Regardless of whether Li Hongyuan was alive or dead, Li Hongming didn't have much reaction. However, he knew through the words and deeds of his mother and concubine that Li Hongyuan was alive. For him, the advantages far outweighed the disadvantages. , So, although I really want him to die, I still hope that he will live, until the emperor dies, and until he successfully ascends the throne. Li Hongming knows that there are things he doesn't know, but on the surface, Li Hongyuan has made enemies on all sides, and even if he is harassed, he will not be lenient, but in general, the loss caused to others is still far greater than him, to him The trouble it created might have been annoying at the time, but it was actually irrelevant. "Specifically, talk to this king."
"Yes. After Prince Jin was injured and fell into the water, he was picked up by a great white ape not long after..."
"Wait, Great White Ape? Are you sure?" Li Hongming asked in a strange way.
"The news from the White Dragon Temple really said so. Many people have seen the great white ape. It is taller than humans and has infinite strength. It is said that the great white ape was raised by a traveling doctor. The person happened to enter the Bailong Mountain area some time ago to collect medicine. The White Ape may have been with the traveling doctor for a long time. The great white ape followed him into the mountain, Xu Shi regained some of his nature, so he ran all over the mountain. When he saw Prince Jin who fell into the water, he brought it back. As usual, they did not interrupt the trip, but let the great white ape carry Prince Jin into the depths of the mountain. Therefore, Prince Jin did not follow the river down the river, and the talents sent by His Majesty have never found Prince Jin, that travel doctor. After returning from the medicine collection, Prince Jin came out with him, and the injury on his body has healed a lot."
"So, the luck of the sixth brother of this king is really not good. Is there any problem with the identity of the traveling doctor?"
"Back to the lord, there is no problem. Many people have seen him, especially those poor people. Many people have received his favor."
Li Hongyuan pondered, he is not sure now, is this the truth, or is everything arranged by his father and emperor for Li Hongyuan's reasonable appearance in front of people, if it is the latter, then this line is too long. His father, the unpredictable prophet, can endure this level? After thinking about it, Li Hongming is more inclined to the former. "What about the sixth brother and others, where are they now?"
"Returning to the prince, Prince Jin is currently training in Bailong Temple, and I don't know when he will return."
"His wedding date is next month, and he still has a lot of things to do. He won't stay in the White Dragon Temple for too long. By the way, does he know that the royal father gave him another marriage?"
"Maybe he knew, or no one told him. After all, the imperial decree did not go directly to Bailong Temple."
"I forgot that this king's future six siblings are still the White Dragon Temple, and..." Ruan Fangfei and Li Hongyuan laughed with interest. The two of them should have known about the marriage. Sun Yijia may have lost all hope, but Ruan Fangfei also admired the man Sun Yijia didn't want to marry. If they met like this, a woman like Ruan Fangfei would feel jealous, right? And once this kind of jealousy builds up, it will be very easy to carry out some plans if you tease her a little bit.
The people in the plan are now in the White Dragon Temple, which is a good place to implement the plan, but unfortunately, it is too late now. Opportunities are not so easy. But it's a matter of human beings, and he can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, especially because the emperor's body is still in good health, and he still has time arrangements.
"My lord, is the road ahead blocked?"
"What's going on, go and see."
"Yes."
The guard who went to inquire quickly returned, "My lord, it was the car of the eldest princess' family lord, who collided with the car of Luo Shangshu's granddaughter..."
"Luo Shangshu's granddaughter? Do you know who it is?" Li Hongming thought of the last girl Luo San.
"Back to the prince, it's the fourth girl of the Luo family."
Li Hongming pondered for a moment, got up, opened the curtain, and got off the carriage himself. "What's the matter?"
"Third cousin?" The curtain of the carriage marked with the eldest princess' mansion was lifted, revealing a seven- or eight-year-old girl, "Why is the third cousin here?"
"Yuyao." Li Hongming reached out and touched her head, "Cousin is going back for something. - What's the matter?"
The little girl immediately pouted in dissatisfaction, opened the curtain wider, and motioned Li Hongming to look inside the car, "The carriage crashed my glazed lamp, I came out today, but I came here specifically to get this lamp, originally It's for my mother's birthday."
Li Hongming saw that the beautiful glazed lamp on the carriage had indeed been knocked out in a corner, and glanced at the figure in front of the carriage, biting her lip a little bit pitifully, the clothes were only acceptable, although Luo Shangshu had a good family, but according to him As far as I know, these four girls are only the daughters of Luo Shangshu's concubine's son. That concubine is not very fond of Luo Shangshu. Naturally, their house is not very rich, and this lamp costs two or three thousand taels at least. In addition, it seems that Luo Shangshu's concubine is very close to the people on his eldest brother's side.
Li Hongming's mind had already turned a few times, and now he saw the girl looking at him with expectant eyes again, Li Hongming smiled reassuringly, and then turned to Weng Master Yuyao. "This thing is very expensive, and it will break if you touch it a little. It's not a good place to play in a carriage, and this girl must not be intentional. Otherwise, my cousin will give you a more beautiful one. On the brother's face, let's forget this, how about it?"
Lord Yuyao was obviously hesitant.
"A qualified lady, but more generous."
"Okay, but cousin remember to give me the glazed lamp."
"Okay, I'll send it to you later." Li Hongming smiled gently.
"Then cousin, I'll go back first. It's not too long before I come out. Mother will be worried."
"Okay, take me to say hello to my aunt. I have been busy recently. I will wait until my aunt's birthday to say hello to her."
Lord Yuyao nodded.
After sending off Yuyao Wengzhu, Li Hongming took two steps towards Luo Jingying.
Luo Jingying hurriedly saluted, "I have seen the prince."
"Don't be too polite." Li Hongming stretched out his hand and raised his hand, "The girl is not hurt, right?"
"Thank you, my lord, the servants and daughters are all right."
Li Hongming nodded, "Go back early, it's best to ask the doctor to take a look after you go back."
Luo Jingying replied "yes" in a low voice, "My lord, the court lady will find a way to compensate the lord for that glazed lamp."
"Will this king be missing a glass lamp? Come back sooner." Li Hongming turned and got into the carriage.
When the curtain of the carriage was lowered, he saw Luo Jingying staring blankly at him, he smiled lightly, not unexpectedly seeing the other party's face blushing shyly. After the curtain fell, the smile on his face took on a bit of pride and irony, because he was unfavorable to women, and ironically, these women were all the same.
Li Hongming returned to Prince Rui's mansion. Although he didn't care whether he had a son or not, it would be nice if he had one. After all, some of the officials who followed him still had some opinions on this. It wasn't too extreme, and he asked indifferently. Knowing that he would have to wait a long time, Li Hongming turned around and went to the study, and notified him when he was born.
Princess Rui stayed outside the delivery room, and she was not happy when she learned that her prince would not come, instead she was a little sad.
In the past few years after she married Prince Rui, others said that their husband and wife were deeply in love. She was able to marry Prince Rui. She was truly blessed in eight lifetimes. The princess looked at the happy life, she couldn't tell how hard it was inside, but she was still good. Prince Rui was full of knowledge, elegant, gentleman, kind, and strong in doing things. He was valued by the emperor, and he was still very considerate to her.
Princess Rui responded with a smile on her face, her heart sour. Prince Rui returned to the palace, but he didn't smile much. He was always busy. It was better to say that he didn't have the time to say that he wasn't very close to women.
Hearing Qian's screams in pain in the delivery room, she knew very well that the woman inside actually hoped that the prince would be present, just like she had given birth, but the man didn't even look at him after he came back, he just came over and asked. In a word, how much time can it take him? To put it bluntly, it's just that he doesn't care at all. According to common sense, her husband doesn't care about his concubine, so she should be happy, but this husband doesn't even care about her first wife, can he be happy