Dazhou, the imperial capital.
The Sixth Prince Ji Xuanfeng had been canonized as the Crown Prince two years ago and had entered the East Palace.
In the past two years, he has kept a low profile, basically living in seclusion and practicing in seclusion most of the time, and has had little contact with courtiers.
In the imperial study room, smoke filled the air. The emperor yawned and rubbed his aching waist. He couldn't help but think of Concubine Hua's delicate body that he couldn't forget last night.
As an emperor, what kind of woman has he never played with before? But this is the first time he has encountered a woman like Concubine Hua who fascinates him and makes him want to stay together all day long.
"I didn't expect that I would meet true love when I got older!"
He smiled self-deprecatingly and glanced at Eunuch Cao, who was standing motionless by the side, "Prince, there hasn't been much movement recently, right?"
Eunuch Cao hurriedly bent down and said, "Back to Your Majesty, the prince just finished his retreat yesterday. He went fishing by the river early this morning and had no contact with outsiders."
The emperor nodded with satisfaction.
"My son is a man who knows how to advance and retreat. He never has to worry about me, the father. This is another true dragon born in our Ji family!"
"Go, call him here, I want to have a good chat with him!"
"Old slave obeys the order!"
...
Outside the imperial capital, by the river.
Ji Xuanfeng was lying on the bench, holding the fishing rod in his hand, looking at the water quietly, not knowing what he was thinking.
On the side, Eunuch Cao stood with his head bowed somewhat cautiously, not daring to disturb His Highness the Crown Prince's interest by making a sound.
After a stick of incense, the prince looked back, glanced sideways at him, and said, "How is your father's health lately?"
Eunuch Cao looked around for a while, and after making sure there was no one around, he whispered: "I'm a little weak, my energy is very overdrawn."
The prince looked at him with a smile, "Well done. Concubine Hua, where did you find her?"
Eunuch Cao hurriedly said: "Back to Your Highness, Your Majesty asked the old slave to recruit martial arts masters to form the East Factory. Concubine Hua was born in a demon sect and practiced girl magic. Now she is His Majesty's favorite."
As he spoke, he gave a vague reminder, "If Your Highness wants to ascend the throne, you can do so at any time."
Ji Xuanfeng shook his head, "Don't worry, after all, a father-son relationship should leave him some dignity. I hope he can take the initiative and take the initiative."
"Your Highness, be merciful!"
Ji Xuanfeng yawned and put away the fishing rod, "I didn't have much luck today, I didn't catch a few fish."
As he spoke, the corners of his mouth raised, revealing a hint of a smile, "But compared to that guy Song Xuan who returned empty-handed, Gu's level is still pretty good."
"By the way, what's the situation with him now?"
Eunuch Cao recalled, "Last time I got news, Song Xuan had rectified the power of the Southern Song Dynasty and had already left for the Northern Song Dynasty. It shouldn't take too long to return to the imperial capital."
Ji Xuanfeng nodded, "Pay more attention. If he returns to the imperial capital, let him know as soon as possible!"
"My father sent you here to summon me, right? Let's go, just in time to see what kind of trouble my lofty old father wants to do!"
...
Royal study room.
Eunuch Cao was waiting outside the door.
After Ji Xuanfeng met the emperor, the father and son sat in the smoke-filled room drinking tea and chatting.
"You should be the Wu Que Grandmaster now, right?"
Ji Xuanfeng nodded, "I just broke through yesterday."
The emperor's eyes flickered slightly, and then he said with a hearty smile: "My son has achieved great success in martial arts and is worthy of the important task. At the court meeting next month, I will announce to the world that I will pass on the throne to you. How about it?"
Ji Xuanfeng was stunned for a moment, and then laughed in his heart.
That's what it is like to have no strength. All kinds of temptations and suspicions are spent on these internal conflicts. It can only be said that the world is not in chaos during the Great Zhou Dynasty because of Taizu's blessing.
"My father is now at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, so how can he talk about passing on the throne?"
The emperor laughed and said, "In that case, I will do this for a few more years and clear up the troubles of the Xuanyi Guards for you before you ascend the throne. Over the years, I have planted nails in the Xuanyi Guards and weakened their strength with soft knives. strength.
When you ascend the throne in the future, you will be much more comfortable using Xuanyiwei's sword. "
"Father is right!" Ji Xuanfeng was disdainful, but did not refute anything and nodded in agreement.
Seeing the prince being so respectful, the emperor became more and more satisfied, "Remember, this world belongs to my Ji family, and the excessive power of the Xuanyi Guards has affected the imperial power.
When you ascend the throne in the future, Xuanyi Guards will need them, but they must be beaten when they should be beaten, and they must not be allowed to grow bigger.
Of course, we cannot suppress them blindly. We should appease them when they need to be appeased.
You have been busy practicing these years, and I have never urged you to get married. Now that you are successful in martial arts, it is time to consider marriage. "
Ji Xuanfeng frowned slightly, "What do you mean, father?"
The emperor smiled and said: "The commander of Xuanyi Guards, Ye Tian, has submitted his resignation letter to me some time ago, and as the candidate for the next commander, he recommended Song Xuan from the Song family!
Generally speaking, the new commander will be selected from several candidates, but this time the situation is a bit special. Then Song Xuan, like you, should have become a perfect master.
Therefore, the new commander has basically been determined, and even if his father is the emperor, he cannot change it.
After all, the Xuanyi Guards were the emperor's personal soldiers, but in essence, they were the Taizu's personal soldiers.
Unless Taizu vetoes it, no one can stop Song Xuan from taking over as commander. "
As he said that, the emperor looked like he had a pearl of wisdom in his hand, "Song Xuan has a sister, she is twenty-three years old, she is beautiful and fragrant. It is said that she is also a rare martial arts wizard, and her cultivation is very extraordinary.
I plan to marry her to you, what do you think? "
Ji Xuanfeng looked calm and asked: "Father, have you discussed this matter with the Song family?"
The emperor snorted proudly, "I am the emperor, and I am just granting you a marriage. Do I still need to consult my ministers for their opinions?
Why, I, the prince of Zhou Dynasty, the future emperor, can't I still marry his daughter of the Song family? "
Ji Xuanfeng was silent for a moment. It would be best if he could marry the Song family, but his father's condescending attitude might lead to bad things if not done well.
The Emperor patted Ji Xuanfeng's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, no matter how powerful the Xuanyi Guards are, if Song Xuan wants to take the position of commander, he must have my will.
If I don't give the order, his commander will be dishonest.
I don’t believe that Song Xuanhui would even give up such a powerful position as a commander for a younger sister! "
Ji Xuanfeng glanced at the smiling and confident Emperor, and a thought flashed through his mind.
This father should not stay for a long time!
This guy who succeeds more than succeeds but fails more often than not will push the Ji family and Xuanyiwei completely into opposition.
This is not the result he wants to see.
Taking a deep look at the emperor, he said seriously: "Father, this matter is not urgent. I have just broken through not long ago, and I still need to retreat for a while to stabilize my state. It will not be too late to talk about it next time I come out!"
