Chapter 450 Queen Mother Xie lives in Ci'en Palace. . .
Ci'en Palace has always been the residence of the Queen Mother.
Empress Dowager Cheng, the mother of Emperor Taizu, lived in this palace, and Concubine Hu Gui, the mother of Emperor Taizong, lived in this palace.
The former emperor's biological mother passed away when the late emperor was the prince, so she has no chance to visit Ci'en Palace.
Today, The Queen Mother who lives here is already a legendary figure in A-Nian.
There are many legends about Queen Mother Xie.
Of course, if you live for a long time, such things as legends will naturally appear.
However, Queen Mother Xie was different.
When she was young, Queen Mother Xie was quite a legend.
There are so many legends about Empress Dowager Xie that people like A Nian, who have lived in Beichang Mansion for a long time, have heard a few of them.
As for whether they are true or false, it is difficult to verify.
There are two things that can be verified.
The first is that the Queen Mother is the first person since the founding of Emperor Taizu to have completed the duties of Crown Princess, Domain Princess, Crown Princess, Queen and Queen Mother.
The founding of Dongmu was still short, but it has experienced four emperors, namely Taizu, Taizong, the late emperor, and the present emperor.
The mothers of these four emperors, such as Taizu's mother, Empress Dowager Cheng, were also first-rate figures.
Emperor Zu said when he was still alive that without the Queen Mother, there would be no Dongmu country.
This shows that the Queen Mother has made great contributions to Dongmu country.
The Queen Mother also went through two dynasties and was in power until the Taizong Dynasty before she passed away.
The Queen Mother was naturally a talented person, but because her husband had never been an emperor, she only became the Queen Mother.
Concubine Hu Gui, the mother of Emperor Taizong, had been a queen mother, but she had never been a queen.
As for the crown princess, there was no trace of her.
It is said that this noble concubine had a very ordinary background and was not liked by her mother-in-law, the Empress Dowager Cheng.
She became the empress dowager entirely because of her ambition.
She gave birth to Emperor Taizong, the only son of Emperor Taizu.
As for the late emperor, his biological mother died young, so when the late emperor was on the throne, there was no queen mother in the palace.
Moving on to the present day, there is the Empress Dowager Xie who now lives in Ci'en Palace.
Looking at these four queen mothers, Queen Mother Xie is also the leader in terms of blessings.
This is the first thing to test.
The second thing to examine is why Emperor Taizong's biological mother was only named Concubine Hu.
You must know that this concubine had been the Queen Mother.
When Emperor Taizong came into power, he named his biological mother the Queen Mother.
The Hu family and Empress Dowager Xie were not on good terms, and even Anian, who was far away in Beichang Mansion, could hear about it, and it was both visible and secret.
This Queen Mother actually served as the Queen Mother for ten years until the late Emperor ascended the throne.
When the late Emperor passed away, the Queen Mother closed her eyes.
When people were preparing for the funeral of the Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager Xie came up with a decree to serve as Empress Dowager Cheng.
There was nothing written in the edict of Empress Dowager Cheng, except for one sentence: The Hu family is despicable and cannot be respected as the Queen Mother.
As for how Empress Dowager Cheng’s will was in the hands of Empress Dowager Xie, it’s because the child has no mother.
It’s a long story.
A Nian doesn’t know the details.
However, due to this decree, Princess Hu Gui, who had been the Queen Mother for more than thirty years and the Queen Mother for ten years, almost all the princes and grandchildren of the current royal family bear the blood of the Hu family.
It is such an elder of the royal family who forced her to Sheng Sheng was pulled down from the position of the Empress Dowager by the Empress Dowager Xie, and was eventually buried in the Concubine Garden as the Empress Dowager, instead of being buried in the Imperial Mausoleum with the emperor.
These two testable things, just like the howling north wind today, made Anian extra vigilant and respectful before entering the Ci'en Palace.
Today, I have a harmonious relationship with my aunt, and the Cien Palace is renovated in a natural and elegant style.
It was the first time for Anian to come back to Ci'en Palace.
Although he behaved cautiously, he still glanced at the first and second buildings of Ci'en Palace from the corner of his eye.
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What surprised Ah-Nian was that the buildings of Ci'en Palace were not magnificent, but were beautiful in their simplicity. , such red eaves and black tiles form a unique majesty.
A-Nian stood in the corridor waiting for the call.
There was no plum tree in sight, but there seemed to be a faint plum fragrance coming.
A Nian didn't wait long.
Suddenly, a chamberlain came out and Deputy Ambassador Xuan Jiang went in to talk.
Ci'en Palace is very warm, as warm as spring.
Once inside, the plum fragrance becomes stronger.
A Nian made a great salute and said in a gentle voice, "Vice-General Jiang, please get up and give me a seat."
Someone from the palace brought a brocade stool, and Anian bowed and sat on it.
"When did Vice Ambassador Jiang arrive?"
Anian said, "I will enter the palace in the morning and meet the saint in the afternoon."
Queen Mother Xie sighed slightly, waved her hand, and everyone in the palace withdrew.
Empress Dowager Xie said, "No matter what the emperor has to do or say, you must comply."
Ah Nian didn't expect that Queen Mother Xie would say such words.
Even if she is a mother and son, at this time of handing over power, she might have to make a few more twists and turns in her heart.
The Queen Mother Xie is only an adoptive mother, but she can say such things.
It seems that His Majesty the Emperor's words about his aunt's mother treating him extremely well are not false.
A Nian said quickly, "Your Majesty orders me, and I will naturally obey."
Queen Mother Xie looked at him and said, "That's good."
Queen Mother Xie said, "I met Zijin by chance, but I have never met you.
Over the years, I heard that you are doing a good job in Beichang Mansion, and you have lived up to His Majesty's expectations."
Anian said modestly and politely, "This is all my duty."
Empress Dowager Xie said, "Since the Emperor has summoned you back to the Imperial Capital, I think he is willing to have you stay and serve in the Imperial Capital.
Your Majesty can tell you what official position you will be transferred to."
A Nian replied, "Your Majesty's wish is to transfer me to serve as a lecturer in the Hanlin Academy to fill the position of the prince's tutor."
The Queen Mother thanked her and said, "That's good."
Queen Mother Xie said, "Since we have to fill the position of the prince's teacher, it's time for the princes to get out of school, so why not meet the princes."
Only then did A-Nian realize that the princes were all studying together.
A-Nian couldn't help but feel slightly relieved.
It would be too much if the emperor asked him to be the husband of the eldest son alone.
Following Empress Dowager Xie's instructions, several princes came very quickly.
The youngest seventh prince also entered school this year, and two princesses came with them.
The princes and princesses gave Empress Dowager Xie a gift, and Empress Dowager Xie asked them if it would snow today.
Leng, asked a few more people about their homework.
A Nian noticed very keenly that Queen Mother Xie knew the lessons of the princes and princesses very clearly, and she also asked a few questions, which were quite specific.
This sounds like an expert.
Only those who are familiar with classics and history can ask such appropriate questions.
If any prince or princess doesn't understand the answer, Queen Mother Xie will explain it to them, quote the classics and quote them casually.
Not to mention her respect for Queen Mother Xie, when she saw Queen Mother Xie's knowledge, Ah Nian immediately had the urge to go back home and prepare lessons.
After asking about the lessons of the princes and princesses, Empress Dowager Xie said, "The scholar Li who originally taught Ah Xuan and Ah Yi returned to his hometown due to his filial piety, so the prince's teacher became vacant."
He said to the two princes, "This is the Hanlin Academy.
The new one is Jiang Shidu.
Jiang Shidu was the most knowledgeable person during the reign of Emperor Taizong.
From now on he will be the one who teaches you history books."
The two little princes seemed to be about the same size and age.
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A Nian gave them a gift, and the two princes said, "Shidu Jiang, there is no need to be polite."
Empress Dowager Xie said to Anian, "This is the emperor's eldest son, Xuan, and this is the emperor's second son, Yi.
They are the same age, and they went to school together and studied together since they were young."
She also said a few words to ask Anian to teach the prince how to study.
Let Anian retreat.
A-Nian stood up to leave and thanked the Queen Mother, "It's snowing today and it's getting late."
He ordered the palace servants to get a black fox cloak and said to A-Nian, "This is the emperor's regular uniform.
The emperor just sent someone to deliver it.
You are of similar stature, so wear them."
A-Nian solemnly thanked the Empress Dowager for the generous gift, respectfully held the fox cloak and left.
A-Nian left the palace and returned to his home in the imperial capital.
Now A-lie Jun's brother Xing-ge'er is living there.
When A-Nian arrived, his three brothers-in-law were startled.
A-lie hurriedly took his brother-in-law into the house.
Yu Xing was already dead.
Someone brought warm water for A-Nian to wash up, and a maid brought some new refreshments.
Yu Yuxing repeatedly ordered the cook to serve some food.
Anian said, "You're not hungry yet, just eat together in the evening."
Yu Xing said, "Brother-in-law, it's better to make up for it first.
It's cold today."
Knowing that Brother-in-law Jiang came to the imperial capital so suddenly, something must have happened.
Yu Xing arranged these matters and took the maid down, leaving the men to talk among themselves.
Brother Jun was so excited that Brother Jun came over.
Brother Jun said, "Why did my brother-in-law suddenly come to the imperial capital?
I didn't get any information at first."
A-Nian picked up the hot tea and took a few sips, "His Majesty has summoned you by secret decree, and now I have been transferred to serve as a scholar in the Imperial Academy."
The three brothers were so shocked by this incident that they were even more confused.
This was so sudden.
Their brother-in-law, the good deputy envoy Xuanwei of Beijingguan, suddenly returned to the imperial capital and became a scholar in the Imperial Academy.
The three brothers have all become officials, and now even Brother Xing knows some official rules.
For example, if an imperial official is transferred from outside, he will usually be promoted to half a rank.
In other words, if you are a seventh-rank imperial official who is transferred to another rank, you can find a job from the sixth rank. lack.
In other words, if you transfer from a sixth-grade local official to the imperial capital, you will usually be lowered by half a rank to make up for the seventh-grade vacancy.
Let’s talk about Brother-in-law Jiang first.
He is a fourth-rank official outside the country, but he is still a fourth-rank official when he returns to the imperial capital.
This is quite strange.
Ah Lie was an errand in the Hanlin Academy and was very knowledgeable about this matter.
He said, "Since Li Shidu returned to his hometown to observe filial piety, countless people have been eyeing the seat left by Li Shidu.
At that time, Li Shidu was still the prince's apprentice.
Well, brother-in-law, did your Majesty say anything about the duties of the Prince's Division?"
Anian said, "Your Majesty asked me to take them all."
Ah Lie breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."
At least it meant that his brother-in-law was truly promoted.
Brother Jun said, "Brother-in-law, you haven't come to see His Majesty in the imperial capital for more than ten years.
You are already a fourth-rank official, so it's time to come."
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Brother Xing asked, "Brother-in-law is here in such a hurry, how is your family doing?"
As soon as he talked about home, A-Nian forgot all about the royal family, and his somewhat gloomy brows became a little warmer.
When A-Nian thought of his wife and children, his heart softened, and he said warmly, "I came in a hurry, so I don’t have time to make any arrangements.
Now that I have to serve as an official in the imperial capital, my sister Zijin must come over.
I have to find a way to return to the imperial capital together with my father-in-law. " Ah Lie agreed very much with this and said, "That's right, it's fun when the whole family is reunited."
A Nian smiled, "There is another happy event that you don't know about."
"What a happy event, could it be that we are going to be uncles again?"
A Nian smiled, "It's not that you want to be an uncle, you want to be a brother, and I have to be a brother-in-law again."
The three of them were immediately shocked.
A Nian broke the news about his father-in-law and mother-in-law, then stood up and said, "I just came here, and I have to go to my adoptive father to pay my respects."
Ah Lie said, "It's dinner time now.
Brother-in-law, why don't you go after dinner?
Otherwise, if you go now, your uncle will leave some food."
"Yes, let's go together after dinner."
Brother Jun also said.
The brothers are all very close to their uncle's family.
Ah Nian thought for a while and said, "That's fine."
This was the first time A Nian met Du Shi, Brother Jun's daughter-in-law.
Du Shi already had a son.
She greeted A Nian with a smile.
A Nian quickly returned the gift.
Du Shi said with a smile, "A Feng is still young, so I didn't bring him over.
Ming Then ask him to pay his respects to his brother-in-law."
A Nian smiled and said, "It's the same as seeing you tomorrow when it's warmer.
It's cold outside, so don't torment the child."
Brother Jun said to his brother-in-law, "It's strange for you to think that my daughter-in-law is very good at martial arts.
She was very reluctant to hit me.
She really wanted to hold it in her mouth."
Du Shi laughed angrily, "Don't talk nonsense, I have never beaten you before."
Everyone is happy.
Fortunately, the eldest son and the second son met their uncle.
A Nian had met A Can, and A Xuan had met him for the first time.
A-Nian couldn't help but sigh, "When A-chan came to the imperial capital with you, he was still hugging him, and now he is a young man."
Ah Lie lamented, "It's not like that.
Looking at them, I feel old."
An Nian raised his eyebrows, "How old are you if you dare to call yourself old in front of me?"
A Nianxiao said to the children, "I came in a hurry and didn't bring anything with me.
Let your aunt come and give you a greeting gift."
A-Xuan is still young, and A-Can is already a very stable young man.
A-Can said seriously, "Uncle coming here is better than any greeting gift.
My father, second uncle and third uncle talk about uncle a lot on weekdays." " A Nian listened with a smile, and couldn't help but think that the eldest son of the emperor was only one or two years older than A Can.
At such a young age, he might be able to take over the power of thousands of miles of land in the blink of an eye.
His young shoulders could not bear the weight of such a huge task. heavy burden The family had dinner happily, and then Ah Nian went to Shen Su's place.
Shen Su knew Ah Nian's life experience.
When she saw Ah Nian, her face immediately changed slightly, and she immediately thought that His Majesty would not be in court for a long time due to illness.
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Now that Anian has returned to the court, it can be seen that His Majesty's dragon body may no longer be able to support it.
Shen Su just asked about the tiredness on the road, and then asked about her sister's family.
Seeing that A Nian couldn't hide the tired look on her face, she sent A Nian back to rest.
Since Ah Lie didn't know that Ah Nian was coming, and he didn't go to prepare the house, Brother Xing said, "Brother-in-law lives with me.
I just wanted to talk to him."
A Nian naturally didn't say anything.
Ah Nian and his brother-in-law were not polite.
He had been traveling for days and was so tired that he almost fell asleep on the pillow.
However, while half asleep and half awake, Ah Nian seemed to have thought of something, and his brain was keen to capture that moment of inspiration. , but Ah Nian then broke into a cold sweat.
He always felt that there was some unfinished business in Ci'en Palace, but he couldn't remember it for a moment.
Now he suddenly thought of why Empress Dowager Xie didn't ask him about Taoist Chaoyun.
Queen Mother Xie is the only direct uncle
Does Queen Mother Xie not care about Taoist Chaoyun?
No, this is absolutely impossible Every year, truckloads of things are sent to Beijingguan, all of which are of the highest quality.
But why didn’t Queen Mother Xie ask?
Queen Mother Xie didn't ask, there was only one possibility, that is, she knew everything about Taoist Chaoyun's situation and there was no need to ask him.
Does this also mean that the Queen Mother Xie also knows everything about the Jiang family who are very close to Taoist Chaoyun?
Therefore, the Queen Mother said, "I heard that you are doing a good job as an errand in Beichang Mansion", which is not a polite statement at all.
To use clichés, Queen Mother Xie said "I heard", which is really what she heard.
I hear, I know, I know everything about you.
This is not showing off, this is fact.
As the emperor's half-brother, I have known you well for a long time.
In fact, my uncle is very kind to you.
Anian suddenly sat up from the bed, a drop of cold sweat slowly rolled down his hair and temples.
At this moment, he finally understood the words of His Majesty the Emperor: Once the Queen Mother makes a choice, there is no need to doubt that it will be the most correct one. choice.
This sentence represents Queen Mother Xie's strong self-confidence and powerful authority.
The author has something to say: s: I originally wanted to update earlier, but my mother called me in the evening and the update was late.
For the sake of updating today, good night everyone gd1806102: