"What, establishing a crown prince?"
Because of what happened at Danfeng Tower last time, the third prince Zhu Tai has been keeping a low profile during this period and rarely goes out.
Mainly because it's so embarrassing.
However, he still received news about the outside world as soon as possible.
He was very happy to learn that the talented man was sentenced to death. He finally took revenge. Although it had nothing to do with him, no matter what, the annoying person no longer existed.
However, when he learned that the crown prince was to be established, his face obviously didn't look good.
Although he doesn't have much chance.
But in the past, he and Lao Si had a lot of grievances. Once the other party really came to power, then...
"Why is this happening? Haven't my father been hesitant all the time? People say that he is attracted to the illegitimate son from the southwest. How come..."
"Back to Your Highness, the Southwest side has lost two battles in a row, and the identity of the Southwest side is a big problem after all."
Han Wenqing said, "Even if His Majesty insists on having his own way, the officials will not support it."
Zhu Tai naturally understands this truth.
Teeth chattered.
However, although he was full of reluctance, he was helpless.
"No, uncle!"
After thinking about it, he immediately sent someone to find Fan Renli. However, not long after, the person he sent returned and brought back Fan Renli's words, asking him to ease the relationship with the fourth prince, because this was the best choice at the moment.
Seeing Zhu Tai's furious look, Han Wenqing's lips curled up with a hint of sarcasm.
He was already wondering in his mind whether it was time to return to the Fourth Prince.
There may be no value left here.
"Your Highness, the latest news from the Ministry of Rites is that the date for the appointment of the crown prince has been initially selected, which will be in seven days." At this time, an entourage came in a hurry.
"How come it's so fast?"
Zhu Tai's face turned completely white.
The dynasty had just dispersed and the appointment of the crown prince had just been decided, so the Ministry of Rites decided on a date.
You know, the appointment of a crown prince is a big deal, and all kinds of related matters need to be prepared. It takes seven days to prepare these things. There is no spare time at all, and you have to work overtime to catch up.
The entourage said: "I heard that Mr. Yang from the Ministry of Hubu went to the Ministry of Rites. It should be related to him."
hateful!
Zhu Tai's teeth were itching, but there was really nothing he could do in this situation.
At this time, another servant came in, "Your Highness, Concubine De sent someone to deliver news that the Queen Mother's condition has worsened, and she asked Your Highness to come to the palace to visit her as soon as possible."
"knew!"
Zhu Tai waved his hand with a look of reluctance.
But there is no way, after all, she is the Queen Mother, and the mother-in-law specially sent someone to explain that she can't go.
He had to clean up immediately and then headed towards the palace.
When they arrived at Shoukang Palace, the second prince Zhu Kun also arrived. The two looked at each other. A while ago they were fighting to the death, but in the blink of an eye, both of them became losers.
When they met again, there was no longer the hostility of the past, and the looks in each other's eyes were somewhat complicated.
Shoukang Palace.
At this time, the imperial doctors, palace maids and eunuchs were coming in and out, and the situation was obviously not optimistic.
Zhu Tianzheng, Zhu Zhen, and many other concubines, including the queen, were also there. The seventh princess, Zhu Ziyan, was also nearby. Her eye circles were swollen, and her whole body seemed to have been drained of energy.
It's no wonder that first, the fiancé who was about to get married inexplicably became the prince of the previous dynasty and was sentenced to death, and now he is the queen mother.
"Doctor, how are you doing?"
After Dr. Liu finished his diagnosis, Zhu Zhen quickly stepped forward and asked.
The former said: "Your Majesty, the fourth prince, the Queen Mother is old and frail, and she is too sad, I am afraid..."
He didn't dare to continue, but the meaning was obvious, "I can only try my best to delay."
Everyone looked sad when they heard this.
Zhu Tianzheng sighed. The Queen Mother was already old, so he didn't blame her too much. He just said: "Try your best to keep the Queen Mother. One more day is a day. If you need anything, just ask."
"I remember that the Treasury of the Ministry of Internal Affairs still has some precious medicinal materials such as thousand-year-old ginseng that was sent as tribute last time. Xiao Qi, take Dr. Liu to see what is needed."
Zhu Tianzheng glanced at Zhu Ziyan as he spoke. Perhaps seeing that she was in poor condition, he turned around and said, "Forget it! Second, second and third, you guys go run for Xiao Qi."
"yes!"
Zhu Kun and Zhu Tai took the order and immediately left Shoukang Palace.
"Your Highnesses, I have to go to the Taiyuan Hospital to get some things first. Please..."
"It doesn't matter, let's come together!"
The three of them came all the way to the Imperial Hospital. Doctor Liu went to get something. Zhu Kun and Zhu Tai were waiting in the room. At this time, a young eunuch came in a hurry with a stack of documents. Maybe he was in a hurry and accidentally bumped into them. Zhu Tai, the documents are scattered all over the floor.
"Your Highness, forgive me, but this slave deserves to die..." The young eunuch apologized quickly.
The Queen Mother was seriously ill. At this time, Zhu Tai didn't bother to embarrass a young eunuch. He only said: "Your dog's eyes are blind. Be careful next time."
The little eunuch felt as if he had received an amnesty and quickly picked up the documents.
Zhu Kun glanced at it unintentionally, and then he seemed to have discovered something. He picked up a piece and looked at it, and saw that it was the Queen's daily life record.
There are detailed records of the daily life of the concubines in the harem, when they slept with His Majesty to conceive, and the birth of the prince, etc.
Looking at the paper, Zhu Kun's pupils couldn't help but shrink slightly.
The same goes for Zhu Tai, and the two looked at each other.
"Something's wrong! Something's very wrong!"
Back at the mansion, Zhu Tai couldn't wait.
Seeing this, Han Wenqing asked: "Your Highness, what's wrong? But the Queen Mother's condition..."
"No!"
Zhu Tai shook his head and then asked: "Is the fourth child born prematurely?"
Han Wenqing was startled for a moment, then nodded after thinking for a while and said, "Yes! It is said that the Queen was attacked and gave birth to the fourth prince in shock when she was eight months pregnant."
Zhu Tai said: "But this prince just saw the birth record of the fourth child. It says full term, and he is still too old."
? ?
Han Wenqing looked stunned, "Your Highness, what does this mean?"
Zhu Tai said with deep meaning in his eyes, "What do you think?"
"This prince finally understands why my father doesn't like the fourth child very much. It seems that the crux is here."
Han Wenqing was naturally not stupid. He obviously understood what Zhu Tai meant and said, "No way! Hasn't His Majesty already decided to appoint a crown prince?"
Zhu Tai said: "That's not necessarily the case. My father may have a deeper meaning. The Queen Mother is seriously ill. My father has always wanted to arrange a marriage between Lin Qingfeng and Xiao Qi, as well as the fourth child and Princess Tianwu, to make the Queen Mother happy."
"It's impossible now, but it might not be impossible to do it another way."
this?
Han Wenqing was confused. Isn't this too ridiculous?
Zhu Tai may have thought it was a bit ridiculous, but he still said: "In any case, my father does not completely trust the fourth child. He retrieved the information from the Tai Hospital, obviously wanting to find out about this matter."
"Moreover, it was obviously a premature birth, but why was it born at full term? There is obviously something abnormal here."
"No, this prince wants to go to his mother-in-law and uncle to discuss countermeasures..."
Zhu Tai's eyes lit up, because this gave him a faint glimpse of hope, and then he hurried away.
Han Wenqing's face changed slightly, he thought about it, then turned and left.
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