Prince's Mansion, Main Courtyard."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince went down to the Dong family's courtyard, and came out in less than a quarter of an hour, his face was darker than when he went in, and when he heard the words from his subordinates, he was afraid that he would lose his temper again."
Chang Yuening sprinkled the last handful of fish food into the water, watching the koi in the water scramble to grab the food, and the corners of her mouth sneered, "The fish know that only by trying their best can they grab the fish food, and the minister is dissatisfied with him and doesn't want to reflect on himself, so now he can only find a woman to lose his temper." ”The corners of Mama's mouth couldn't help twitching, "Your Highness, it's also His Royal Highness the Prince, your husband, you can think about it in your heart, and don't say it."
It's good to save some face for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”Chang Yuening snorted lightly when she heard this, "His face is not given by me, he wants to earn it himself, I am not happy in my heart, why can't I say it?"
”Mama: "Your Highness, just be happy." ”"Let's go, I'll go see Yao'er's homework.With such a father, he was really wronged. ”Mama: "" Zong Yu stood outside the courtyard, looking at his own crown princess and subordinates in the pavilion, you and me, and squeezed him into nothing, his face turned blue and red for a while, and he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth before he restrained himself from making a sound."
Your Highness?"
The accompanying eunuchs will be blind and deaf.Zong Xu took a deep breath and saw that the person had already left, "You go back and tell the queen mother that the crown princess has been unwell recently and can't enter the palace for a visit." ”The accompanying eunuch was busy and responded, "Yes." ”Emperor Mingde's abacus was destined to come to naught.Sometimes I have to say that the gap between people is so big, the prince's efforts these days have only been evaluated by a tiger that is not an anti-dog, and Emperor Mingde almost couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood when he heard it when he was recuperating.He was physically and mentally exhausted, and finally wanted to recognize the reality, "Duzhong, did you say that my decision was really wrong?"
”Duan Zhong didn't dare to nod or shake his head, so he could only reply in a low voice: "Back to Your Majesty, your original intention is also to balance the court situation." ”Emperor Mingde sighed, "The prince has been a concubine since he was a child, and this journey has been smooth, and King Yue has lived in the cold palace since he was a child, and he has developed a tough character.The two of them had different experiences, and now they can be seen in general.I really regret it!
”Bow down.Whether he regretted it because he didn't give him enough opportunities to hone himself because he didn't give him enough opportunities to hone himself because he didn't grow up and threaten his throne, or whether he regretted it because he knew that King Yue had such a talent but still gave King Yue a chance to come out, it is unknown.Perhaps, both.Now Emperor Mingde himself has figured it out, but even if he regrets it, it will be too late."
Be loyal, and prepare an edict."
He was adding incense to the incense burner on the table next to him, and when he heard this, his hand shook and he almost swept the incense burner to the ground.Just after the court meeting, several elders of the main pavilion were called to the palace again.Several people glanced at each other on the way to the Chengqian Palace, and they had some guesses about the emperor's summons this time.When I entered the Chengqian Palace, I saw the emperor who had been sitting on the dragon bed for a few days and had become a little old, and the guess in my heart was suddenly confirmed."
Wechen greets Your Majesty."
Emperor Mingde waved his hand at a few people, "Be loyal and give a seat." ”And they were busy thanking him."
I summoned you here to prepare an edict under your witness."
As he spoke, he glanced at the expressions of the few people sitting respectfully in front of him, took a deep breath and continued, "My edict of abdication. ”Several ministers' faces showed a little surprise at the right time, "Your Majesty?
”Emperor Mingde looked at them and waved his hand, "I'm getting older, and my energy is getting weaker and weaker, maybe one day I won't be able to open my eyes when I lie on this bed."
After careful consideration, let's draw up this abdication edict first. ”Hearing this, everyone hurriedly persuaded His Majesty that as long as he recuperated well, he would definitely be able to be in good health, and after comforting him, he finally asked carefully: "I wonder if Your Majesty plans to abdicate with that prince?"
”Emperor Mingde couldn't help but sneer in his heart when he heard this, and said in a deep voice: "The crown prince is the concubine of the main palace, and according to the imperial tradition, he should inherit the throne," he said and glanced at the looks of several ministers, his heart sank, and the last luck was gone, and his tone changed, "But the prince can be mediocre, and the throne has always been the capable," when he said the last four words, Emperor Mingde only felt a sore tooth and a headache, "I intend to abdicate and King Yue." ”Several ministers looked at each other for a moment when they heard this, and then stood up at the same time, and arched their hands towards Emperor Mingde: "Your Majesty is wise. ”Emperor Mingde: "He felt like he was about to die of anger.When the edict of abdication was written by one of the most senior pavilion elders present, there was a noise at the door of the Chengqian Palace.Duan Zhong went over to check, and hurriedly walked in, "Your Majesty, it was the queen mother who came to see you, and now the guards are outside the door." ”The elder who was writing the edict paused, and then wrote faster.When the queen finally arrived at the palace, she saw several pavilion elders standing on the side, and when she saw the clear yellow holy decree on the imperial case, her heart was shocked, "Your Majesty?
”"Empress," Emperor Mingde called lightly, "I don't know what the Empress is in a hurry to come from the harem, what's the matter?"
”"Concubine," the queen was still thinking about what was written on the holy decree, and was stuck by such a question, and paused before replying, "The concubine is worried about Your Majesty's body, and she is thinking of coming to visit Your Majesty."
I don't know how many cabinet elders His Majesty summoned over, yes?
”"I just instructed the old man of Tengge to draw up an edict of abdication," the big seal has been stamped, the matter is a foregone conclusion, Emperor Mingde is not in the mood to hide it anymore, looking at the surprise and anticipation on the queen's face, he closed his eyes, "I decided to pass on the throne to King Yue." ”When the queen heard the edict of abdication before, her first reaction was to abdicate to the crown prince, then she was the queen mother, who knew that this joy had just appeared on her face, and then she heard the words behind, and the whole person was suddenly confused, and the expression on her face was distorted and couldn't be seen, "How can it be King Yue?"
Your Majesty, Yu'er is the rightful prince, Your Majesty, are you wrong?
”Teng Ge Lao, who had just helped His Majesty prepare the edict, stepped forward, "Queen Mother, what is written in the edict of abdication is indeed His Royal Highness King Yue." ”This sentence sounded like a final word in the queen's ears, and she was still muttering in her mouth that the palace didn't believe it, and Emperor Mingde couldn't stand it anymore, "Come on, send the queen back to Kunhua Palace." ”When the queen was sent away, several cabinet elders saw His Majesty sitting with a heavy expression, and they also retired.Even if this abdication edict is prepared, it will not be issued immediately, at least until the court meeting three days later.As for the new emperor's accession to the throne, he still has to watch the days of Qintian.However, now that the dust has settled on the new emperor, they are not in a hurry.Teng Ge Lao went out of the palace and did not return to the palace immediately, but went to the Yue Wangfu first.When he arrived at the study room of the Yue Wang's Mansion, the old dynasty of Tengge Zong Xu bowed his hand, "Your Majesty summoned Wei Chen and others today, and made an abdication edict in the Chengqian Palace, congratulations to His Royal Highness the King of Yue." ”He raised his eyes as he spoke, but he didn't see the surprise he thought he had.The young man in front of him sat behind the table, and after listening to his congratulations, his eyebrows were still unshocked.Teng Ge Lao thought about it, and said, "His Royal Highness King Yue seems to have never been surprised by the emperor's decision?
”Zong Xu raised his hand and invited the old man Tengge to sit down, and when he heard the words, he replied: "Father and the emperor are actually very knowledgeable about current affairs. ”Teng Ge Lao was stunned when he heard this, and then reacted.He has been in the court for nearly 20 years, and he has more or less figured out some of the character of His Majesty today.Their majesty can govern the country normally, but he is scheming and ruthless enough.But at the same time, once you lose power, you can best see what is best for you.He is now bedridden, and if he passes on the throne to the crown prince or any prince except His Royal Highness King Yue, he does not dare to guarantee that he will live to the end of his life.After all, those princes have all lived in his shadow, and once they gain power, they can't wait to get rid of him, the father who is pressing on their heads.But His Royal Highness King Yue is different, King Yue will not care that there is still a emperor in the palace, because from beginning to end, King Yue has never been afraid of His Majesty.When he was still in power, he was not afraid, and now his majesty, who is a bedridden old man, will not be afraid.This is the real reason why His Majesty chose to abdicate and His Royal Highness King Yue.Thinking about this, Teng Ge Lao was like an initiation, and at the same time, he couldn't help but think of the crown prince.If you know the reason why Your Majesty chose to pass on the throne, I am afraid that it will collapse!"
That being the case, then Weichen will retire.""
Teng Ge always walks slowly."
After Teng Ge Lao left, Wu Huan came in and added a cup of tea to Zong Xu, and his eyes were shining, "Congratulations to Your Highness." ”Facing Wu Huan, who had grown up with him since he was a child, the corners of Zong Xu's mouth showed a smile, "The wish we made in the cold palace will be fulfilled step by step." ”Wuhuan was stunned for a moment, and then remembered.That was ten years ago.At that time, His Royal Highness had a long body, and the meals that could be sent to the cold palace were not enough for one person to eat, how could it be enough for two people to eat.He and His Highness opened up a small vegetable plot in a remote palace garden, and exchanged the little silver left for a little rapeseed and grain for the people in the imperial dining room.When the grain and vegetables in the vegetable field finally grew, the two of them came to eat their first full meal in a long time.I still remember when he said, "It would be nice to be able to eat enough for the rest of your life." ”His Royal Highness's words at the time were, "I hope that in the future, not only will I be able to eat enough, but I will also be able to make more people go hungry." ”At that time, His Highness, who was holding a rice bowl with a gap, had a sparkle in his eyes when he said this.Over the years, that light has never been extinguished.Wuhuan nodded firmly, "It will be." ”