Chapter 423 The next day, that is, the sixth day after the battle between the Xining and Hui Qiang armies, two shocking news suddenly broke out in the capital.
First, the news that the late emperor died unfortunately on the northern battlefield has been confirmed.
The second is that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has abdicated the throne to the Eighth Prince Chu Xuanyun, who will soon ascend the throne.
At that time, the new emperor's enthronement ceremony will be held in the palace, in front of the Xuande Gate, and will be hosted by the Empress Dowager.
He presided over it personally, and all the ministers were present to announce it to the world, and welcome the spirit of Emperor Cang to return, waiting for the triumphant return of Zuo Yuanfeng, the general of the country, with his army.
Although for some unknown reason, the date of the enthronement ceremony has not yet been determined, the people in the capital couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that their worries seemed to have finally settled.
They even saw the officers and soldiers still everywhere in the capital. , have become less nervous.
It's just that more and more soldiers are patrolling back and forth in the capital, as if to prevent any accidents, but the people in the capital don't care about it because things are inevitable.
They only know that the war in the Xining Dynasty has subsided and the new emperor is about to ascend the throne.
However, the date of the new emperor's enthronement, which has not yet been determined, is still hanging in the hearts of many people.
If it cannot be determined, there will be more uneasiness and confusion.
But what was happening in the palace at this moment was different from what the people on the streets of the capital had expected.
In the palace, there were not many people coming and going to prepare for the new emperor's enthronement ceremony.
Instead, there were a group of imperial guards guarding a place with serious expressions.
Outside the palace.
This palace is the Zhengyang Palace of the current Empress Dowager Wen.
In front of the imperial guards who were waiting in full formation, there was an empty palace gate opposite them.
There was no one guarding or announcing the order, and the door seemed unlocked, but it was so easy to walk in, but no one dared to step forward easily.
The news of the death of Emperor Zhengcang has been confirmed by Concubine Song, the Eighth Prince and other ministers.
For some unknown reason, His Highness the Crown Prince actually gave up the right to inherit the throne to the Eighth Prince Chu Xuanyun.
However, the owner of this palace, She is the biological mother of Emperor Zhengcang, Empress Dowager Wen.
Even though the Wen family has always kept aloof from the world and never got involved in political affairs, the Wen family's status in the palace is unparalleled.
No matter how capable Concubine Song was, she would never dare to take any action against Empress Dowager Wen at this time, when the Eighth Prince Chu Xuanyun was about to ascend the throne as emperor.
What's more, the Empress Dowager will personally preside over the new emperor's coronation ceremony in the near future.
But in the main hall of the Zhengyang Palace, the Empress Dowager Wen, who was sitting on her throne, had a calm expression.
She didn't even have the slightest sense of crisis while talking to the two people sitting next to her.
Just listen to the Queen Mother ask: "Boy from the Wu family, Concubine Song has been surrounding Zhengyang Palace for some time.
Although the prince has agreed to give up the right to inherit the throne to the eighth prince after you secretly persuaded him, they have not withdrawn the imperial guards.
The palace feels that any further delay may arouse the suspicion of Concubine Song and her son. " The so-called Wu family boy is, of course, Wu Jue, the second son of Wu Baichuan from the Wu family in Jiangbei.
The other person sitting in the hall is Her Royal Highness the eldest princess of the Xining Dynasty, the wife of Zuo Yuanfeng, the Marquis of Anguo, and the mother of Zuo Chi, the world-famous iron-blooded god.
As soon as the Empress Dowager finished speaking, she saw that the eldest princess also looked worried and said: "What the Queen Mother said is true, Wu Jue.
Not only did Concubine Song and her son want to sway the throne of the imperial brother, but they also asked the Queen Mother to personally preside over the coronation ceremony of the new emperor.
They are really shameless."
After the emperor left Beijing, Wu Jue was entrusted by Zuo Chi to come to the palace to help.
During this period of time, he and Her Royal Highness the eldest princess have been staying in the empress dowager's palace.
They are already familiar with each other and have lost many inhibitions, so after hearing that the emperor After the Queen Mother and Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess talked more, Wu Jue did not stand up, but still sat on the chair and said: "I have already thought of this.
In fact, the night before yesterday, I quietly sneaked into the Crown Prince's palace to persuade His Highness the Crown Prince to temporarily agree to give up the inheritance rights to Concubine Song and her son.
In fact, it was because before that, I received a message sent by Zuo Chi.
The secret message, and it was me who spread the news in the capital that the emperor was seriously injured and feared to be in danger of death on the battlefield in the north. " "What?"
The Empress Dowager and Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess were stunned when they heard this, and then heard Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess complain a little: "You kid, why didn't you tell me and the Queen Mother before you did anything that it was a secret letter sent by Chi'er?
Bring it to me and show it."
But Wu Jue shook his head and said: "Because he was afraid that the secret message might be leaked, Zuo Chi sent a message from a trusted person, only with this thing attached, so he was able to persuade His Highness the Crown Prince."
As Wu Jue spoke, he stretched his hand forward with his palm upward, holding the object in front of the eyes of the empress dowager and the eldest princess.
"It's Chi'er's pardon order.
No wonder His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who has been alert since childhood, listened to your persuasion.
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It turns out that Chi'er actually gave this thing to you."
Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess saw the token in Wu Jue's hand and was immediately surprised.
Just said.
Wu Jue nodded when he heard this, turned to look at the Queen Mother and said: "The Empress Dowager, Zuo Chi sent a message, saying that the Emperor and General Zuo will arrive outside the capital in three days.
Wu Yuanshang, the general guarding the capital, has promised to surrender to Concubine Song and her son in accordance with the order of the Empress Dowager.
At present, All over the capital The patrols were all led by General Wu, who was also trusted by Concubine Song and her son.
When the emperor, General Zuo, Zuo Chi and others arrived, they would open the city to welcome them, attack directly in front of Xuande Gate, and kill Concubine Song, her mother and her son, and the rest of the gang. " Hearing this, the Queen Mother couldn't help but look at each other with Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess.
They could see shock and joy in each other's eyes.
The Queen Mother immediately asked: "You kid are only talking about such an important matter now.
There really is nothing we can do about you.
If you hadn't seen that you have actually taken on important responsibilities in this palace since the emperor left the capital, the Ai family would have wanted to be with the emperor and Zuo Chi.
I will sue you in front of the children to see if you still dare to frighten the Ai family and the eldest princess."
Wu Jue smiled casually when he heard this, slowly waved the folding fan in his hand, and said to the Queen Mother and the Eldest Princess: "I promised Mr.
Zuo that I would do my best to keep the Queen Mother and the eldest princess safe in this palace.
How can I break my promise?"
After a pause, Wu Jue suddenly put away the folding fan, looked at the Queen Mother and the eldest princess, bowed and held his hands, his expression became serious and said: "In that case, next, there will be Queen Mother Lao and Her Royal Highness the eldest princess."
The Queen Mother slowly stood up after hearing this, glanced at Her Royal Highness the Princess who stood up immediately, and said: "Follow the Aijia family to meet Concubine Song outside the palace.
The Aijia family wants to see what other tricks they, mother and son, can come up with."
Outside the Zhengyang Palace, a group of imperial guards had been guarding the palace gate for many days, but they didn't expect to hear the door suddenly open and slowly open.
I saw the Queen Mother, supported by Her Royal Highness the Princess, slowly stepping out of the threshold after answering the eunuchs and maids.
I heard the Queen Mother look coldly, looking at the Guards general who had been replaced as expected, and said in a deep voice: "Go and tell Concubine Song and the Eighth Prince that they, mother and son, should come to the gate of Zhengyang Palace immediately to see the Ai family":