After Emperor Yanping went to court, he immediately went to Yongxiang Palace.
At that time, Queen Sheng Nang had just stamped her seal on the envelope.
According to the usual rules, she should be accompanying the emperor back from the court at this moment. However, her daughter Chanwa has been feeling unwell recently. She has to coax the child to take medicine, so she does not leave Yongxiang Palace all day long.
However, she didn't go to Lanzheng Palace, but she still knew everything she needed to know.
When Emperor Yanping came over, Sheng Ran happened to hand the envelope to the palace attendant.
"Is the Queen comforting Marquis Yongxing again?" Emperor Yanping laughed dumbly when he saw the familiar words on the envelope and the familiar sender.
Sheng Ran stood up when he heard the sound, saluted and sighed: "Ever since my father knew about the war in the border town, he has been thinking about my little sister, but even if he couldn't sleep at night, he never thought of telling me to fight bravely and avoid the enemy. After all, ever since my little sister went there From the moment she took office, she was not only the girl of the Yongxing Marquis Mansion, but also the governor of an important border city. No matter how reluctant my father was to let her go, he never thought of letting my little sister lose the integrity of a scholar and the integrity of a courtier."
As usual, Emperor Yanping helped Sheng Anhui up without waiting for her to kneel down: "Marquis Yongxing knows the general picture."
Sheng Ran hummed and blinked at him helplessly: "It's just that although my father reluctantly made preparations for my little sister to advance and retreat with the people of Fucheng, he couldn't accept that his brother, who is a compatriot, would put my little sister into a desperate situation!
If the war is really critical and the outcome is at stake, the younger sister must be sacrificed for the overall situation. Although my father is in pain, he will not hate him for this. In the words of others, even if the other uncles in the Duke's Mansion were in his position, they might not trick Sister Yuan like this. "
"It's not the fault of Marquis Yongxing's resentment." Emperor Yanping had just seen the sleeping Chan baby before, and now he unconsciously promoted himself to others. Chan baby had only been uncomfortable for a few days, and he was thinking about it. If it were Chang baby, I'm afraid he may not be as calm as Marquis Yongxing when encountering this matter.
"Who says it's not the case? With his old age, my grandfather commanded the army in battle. Even though he was tired and tired, he still had to devote his energy to thinking about Sister Yuan. Although he was suspected of taking advantage of his merits for personal gain, he also made tactical responses and would not let it go. The Yi Di leader Ha Yizhen offended the Central Plains, and the painstaking efforts he made to plan for Sister Yuan's son, although it is not reasonable, it is also touching. Otherwise, how could His Majesty, with his sage and wisdom, agree to it."
Hearing Sheng Nang's flattery, Emperor Yanping squeezed his wife's hand in a funny and helpful way: "Old Duke Sheng's request is not too much. Shou'an City's armaments are not sufficient. Instead of hanging on the line in Shou'an City, it is better to enter Luodu Mountain. Encirclement with my Duyi Army inside and outside would be more effective! This is the arrangement of the old prince, and it is also the plan that I agreed to.
More importantly, the people of Shou'an City have lived on the border for generations and are the most suitable city residents there. Preserving them will be beneficial to future border construction. "
When Sheng Ran heard this, she sighed again: "Fortunately, Brother Sheng showed up in time and made up for the difference that was almost caused by the uncle's selfishness. Otherwise, even if he lost his position as the Duke of the country, it would not be enough to compensate. .”
When Emperor Yanping heard this, he looked at her dumbfounded: "You are still flirting with me! Although I am ashamed of what he did, good news came frequently from the army on the front line, not to mention that the city guarding An was still there. , even if the city is really lost, it is not beyond the scope of the imperial court's alternative tactics. When judging merits and rewards, if the fault is reduced by 10% or 20% of the merits, it is suspected of deliberately looking for trouble, let alone killing others. It’s a title!”
Emperor Yanping's attitude did not go beyond Sheng Nang's expectations, so he was not disappointed. He just said a little unfairly: "That's why my father was so angry that he visited the house of Duke Sheng several times to smash it."
"Yongxing Marquis almost smashed the plaque of Sheng Guo Gong's Mansion!" Emperor Yanping wanted to laugh but was helpless. He shook his head, "This matter has indeed passed... The plaque of Sheng Guo Gong's Mansion was handed down from our ancestors. His affirmation and praise are not only the mighty imperial favor accumulated over hundreds of years, but also the supreme glory of the Sheng family.
No matter how unhappy Marquis Yongxing is, he can't do anything to his ancestor's face. That is not tolerated by the world. This is why officials have recently impeached him. Although I protect him in many ways, I am afraid that this wave of criticism will continue. When the two Sheng Guogongs return home in triumph, I'm afraid the clamor for impeachment will be louder! "
"I have repeatedly tried to dissuade him, but...if my uncle comes back, I'm afraid my father will come to him to ask for an explanation." Sheng Ran has no doubt about her father's fighting continuity, "Even if my mother and brother are watching, he and his The chance of uncle taking action is not low."
"..." Emperor Yanping felt a headache when he thought that his father-in-law had beaten his own nephew, the crown prince of Sheng Guogong, to a black and swollen face not long ago.
However, the people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate who had no eyesight saw Tian'er impeaching him in the court, which made him, the emperor, very worried.
Although he meant to be partial, his father-in-law destroyed the Shengguo Palace to the point where it was almost rebuilt, which made him feel embarrassed to be the emperor.
"Otherwise, when Zhiwa recovers, you can take her back to the Yongxing Marquis Mansion and persuade the Marquis in person?"
From a selfish point of view, Emperor Yanping was not prepared to punish Sheng Guogong severely; after all, Sheng Guogong's Mansion and Yongxing Marquis Mansion were the capital he left to his daughter Zhiwa.
No matter whether it is the conferred concubine in the near future or the empress ascending the throne in the future, the Shengguo Palace and the military connections and military reputation behind it are the weapons that Zongwa relies on, and they are her weapons to intimidate the clan, ministers and all forces.
He had said these words to his wife Sheng Ran, but because of how much his wife cared about Sister Yuan, she might still have a grudge against Duke Sheng's government.
There are many things that are cool about being an emperor, and he is no exception.
Emperor Yanping actually didn't care whether the Shengguo Palace could continue and whether the title could be passed on. He only cared about whether the Shengguo Palace could persist until the time when Zhanwa no longer needed them.
"Sister An, you have been with me reading the memorials for a long time, and you have also listened to the affairs of the court for a while. You should know that above the court, even the emperor cannot do whatever he wants. Many times, compromise and balance are the key to controlling the courtiers. The way!”
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"It's almost time to make fun!" When Mrs. Zheng saw that her husband had arrived at the time, she put on her court clothes and looked like she was going to the Duke's Mansion to make trouble again.
The Duke's Palace was smashed, and the Crown Prince's Palace was beaten. The trouble should be over by now.
"If the trouble continues, Sister Yuan's achievements and reputation will all be lost to you!" What Zheng wants to do most right now is to go to the frontier of the house, who can bear to tangle with that family!
"It's enough to make trouble again today." Sheng Xiangxun snorted, looked at his wife with some pride and shook her head, "Boss, he didn't remember even a single bit of the lessons left by his ancestors. He has to think about it." Get the title of king and pay homage to the marquis!
Humph, let's see if I give him a trick of 'building a wall in front and tearing it down later', and help him dismantle and dismantle his achievements! It can be regarded as my repaying kindness with kindness to help him and repay my family and ancestors! "
(End of chapter)
