Chang'an.
After Wu Meiniang finished handling all the memorials and political affairs, she first went around the harem and visited the noble concubine, the virtuous concubine, the virtuous concubine, Jieyu and others.
Although most of her thoughts are on government affairs now, and Li Zhi has delegated power to her, the harem still needs to be on guard at all times.
Lest someone forget her majesty over time and challenge her authority and cause trouble.
Her pressure was so strong in the harem that no one dared to visit Li Zhi even when he was seriously ill, for fear that Wu Meiniang would accuse them of disturbing Sheng An.
After finishing her work, she had to go see Li Zhi again.
Li Zhi had already had dinner at this time and was sitting cross-legged on the bed while Liu Shenwei applied acupuncture on his back.
What she didn't expect was that Li Hong was also there.
Wu Meiniang sighed, stepped forward and touched Li Hong's head.
"Hong'er, your filial piety can be seen by your father and mother. Now if you don't take good care of yourself, what are you going to do walking back and forth every day?"
"If you don't care about your health, it's not filial, it's causing trouble. Do you understand?"
After spending a long time, Li Hong was persuaded by Wu Meiniang to leave.
After Liu Shenwei administered the acupuncture, Li Zhi waved him away.
"Is everything arranged?"
Wu Meiniang nodded and sat directly on the bed.
"I've done everything I can. Corrupt officials have been cleared out very quickly, and there's enough food for relief. There's no need to worry. As for changes in other countries, there's no news yet."
"But I have discovered that wars have been breaking out in the west in recent years. Some ministers have recently said that they are considering moving to the East Palace to allow His Majesty to retreat and recuperate temporarily, and then come back after he has recovered."
Li Zhi said with some melancholy: "Actually, I don't want to go to Luoyang. You see, I am so sick that I am so bad. I was seen by Luoyang officials along the way. Isn't it embarrassing for me?"
Wu Meiniang also nodded: "You are right. There is no peace in the west. If we leave like this, it will be like running away from the battlefield. But Shen Xuanyi said, I would rather believe it than believe it. I have to find a way to solve the problem of your body. Problem?"
Li Zhi was worried: "But it's peaceful when we go to the East Palace. What about Chang'an? Doesn't someone have to be in charge?"
Wu Meiniang said calmly: "Aren't there still Li Yifu and Hong'er who oversee the country?"
Li Zhi shook his head: "Hong'er is said to be a prisoner of the country, but you and I both know what he can really manage?"
"This time is different from before. In the past, the war masters were east of Luoyang, but now they are all ready to move near Chang'an."
"It doesn't matter if Hong'er has Liu Shenwei by his side, but it's definitely not convenient for Prime Minister Li Yifu to do things alone."
"What does your Majesty mean?"
"I have decided to make Di Renjie the prime minister and assist Hong'er together with Li Yifu!"
Wu Meiniang took a deep look at Li Zhi.
She could see Li Zhi's little thoughts at a glance, and it was nothing more than trying to limit her ears and eyes.
Now that she is in charge of political affairs, there are many officials and even prime ministers below who do not agree with her. This is especially true for Di Renjie, who is as stubborn as a piece of wood.
But compared to others, Di Renjie was the best choice, because she would not feel at ease if she delegated power to other prime ministers.
"Okay then, when does Your Majesty plan to talk about this?"
Li Zhi said calmly: "Just tomorrow."
Wu Meiniang nodded: "Okay."
At this moment, Li Xian suddenly knocked on the door.
"Father, do you feel better?"
Li Zhi said calmly: "Come in and talk."
Li Xian opened the door and walked in. Before Li Zhi could say anything, he said, "My son, I heard that the imperial court is moving to the Eastern Capital. It's a long way. I hope my father will take care of himself."
It is normal for Li Xian to know about the affairs in the court. Li Zhi nodded: "I am fine. I will leave for the East Palace in a few days."
When Wu Meiniang saw the father and son talking, she did not interrupt, but looked at them carefully.
She knew her son very well. Li Hong was taught filial piety at first, and then was taught loyalty and righteousness by Li Yunxiao. Confucianism taught etiquette, and he could be called the most comprehensive prince.
But Li Xian is a very smart person, and he is definitely not as pure and good-blooded as Hong'er. If he doesn't go to the Three Treasures Hall for any reason, there is definitely something wrong with him.
After seeing the two of them stop talking, Wu Meiniang asked, "Is there something wrong with Xian'er?"
Li Xian's expression paused when he heard his mother's question, and then he immediately chuckled and said, "My child is fine. I just feel that my father, the emperor, and his mother are worried all day long. I think it's okay to be idle all day. Now I want to be a father." The Queen Mother shares her worries."
Li Zhi raised his eyebrows: "Oh? How does Xian'er want to take care of his father's worries?"
Li Xian scratched his cheek: "Don't the father, the emperor, and the queen want to go to the Eastern Capital? I feel that now that the Tubo incident has stopped, the surrounding neighboring countries will definitely not completely give up their ambitions."
"Therefore, someone needs to stay in Chang'an. Although my eldest brother is not as good as my sons, my eldest brother is suffering from cancer and is weak. I want to do something for him and help the court."
Li Xian said it easily, and Li Zhi said nothing, but Wu Meiniang stood up immediately.
Li Hong's illness is strictly kept secret, who dares to leak the news! ?
She was about to ask a question, but Li Zhi pulled her behind and said with a slight smile: "Xian'er, you are late. My father has arranged for the prime minister to assist the 'Prince Supervising the Country'. If you want to stay and assist with government affairs, you can There is nothing wrong, after all, he is your eldest brother."
"But about his illness, you must not tell anyone about it, let alone talk about it in front of your brother, so as not to upset him, do you understand?"
"My son understands!"
Wu Meiniang looked at Li Xian coldly and asked: "Xian'er! Tell me, who told you, what is Hong'er's disease?"
Li Xian was shocked. It was the first time he saw his mother looking at him with such a fierce look.
"It's just what I heard..."
"How dare you lie!"
boom!
An internal pressure was released on Wu Meiniang, and she stood up and slowly approached Li Xian.
Not many people knew about Li Hong's condition, and those people were told not to leak it. How could anyone know about it just by hearing it?
"Tell me! Who told you, and who encouraged you to come here to ask for work!?"
She, Wu Meiniang, walked on thin ice all the way to the top. How could she not see that her son was lying?
When Li Xian saw his mother being furious, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes, and he said timidly: "Who...who said that, I can't remember clearly, maybe it was the maidservant..."
"Oh?" Wu Meiniang continued to ask: "Which attendant is it? Which maid?"
Li Zhi saw Li Xian biting his lip, slowly lowering his head, and quickly stepped forward to pull Wu Meiniang back.
"That's all. So what if we ask clearly? Can we make up for it?" After Wu Meiniang said this, he looked at Li Xian again.
"Xian'er, you are doing good things for your brother and the country, but you must not forget the distinction between monarch and minister. You must obey the prince's wishes in everything. Do you understand?"
"Yes! Father!"
Li Xian felt uneasy. His father's words between emperor and minister were more heart-wrenching than his mother's sharp rebuke!
Li Zhi sneered: "Okay, if there is nothing else, you can go back."
Li Xian breathed a sigh of relief, bowed, and stood up to leave.
Watching Li Xian leave, Wu Meiniang frowned and looked at Li Zhi.
Li Zhi also looked at Wu Meiniang, and both of them fell into silence.
Li Xian knew about this, and he had already changed his mind and began to no longer occupy this position in his heart.
The two were silent for a long time, and Wu Meiniang sighed: "Stupid! What's the difference between him doing this and seizing the position of supervising the country!?"
Li Zhi rubbed his eyebrows: "Maybe it's not that serious. He just wanted to express himself, but he was a little anxious."
Wu Meiniang shook her head: "No, if you allow him to stay in Chang'an today to participate in politics, he will dare to seek the position of prince in the future. This intention must not last long!"
Li Zhi showed a wry smile. It was true that crows saw others being evil but could not see themselves being evil.
Don’t you, Wu Meiniang, have an increasing desire for power?
