His Majesty the Emperor's maternal grandfather was Grand Master Xie of Shangzhu State. He had many disciples in the court and the army, and he once served as the Grand Marshal of the Gyeonggi Province.
The female officer Yan Song frowned and asked: "Your Majesty is the eldest son of the late emperor, and he is a well-deserved emperor. All the officers and men in the army will naturally serve you loyally.
As for those military generals who had connections with the Xie family in Xunyang, I'm afraid they only followed His Majesty's lead. In this case, why does Your Majesty have anything to worry about? "
Queen Xiaobai smiled lightly after hearing this.
"So what? You have to know that Master Xie has been dead for many years now, and the 'Three Heroes of the Xie Family' fought to the death for the country. Queen Xiaochun left Hexian before your majesty could ascend the throne, and the Prince of Xunyang County was against the power in the court. The party and government have never been interested.
——In the Xie family now, where is there anyone who is truly available to Your Majesty?
What's more, your Majesty has great ambitions, and relying on the strength of others is ultimately unreliable. He will naturally establish your own power as soon as possible. "
Yan Song frowned and said, "So your Majesty wants to use Princess Ning'an, a helpless sister with no support from her mother's family, to establish contact with the military?
However, this servant should not say anything. Our Minghebai family clearly has a power in the army that cannot be underestimated!
The navy of Minghe Prefecture has been under the control of our Bai family for nearly a hundred years, and our chief governor has the power to control the three counties of Gyeonggi.
Why doesn't Your Majesty get closer to us, Mr. Bai, instead of seeking distance instead of being close? "
Queen Xiaobai shook her head and said with a smile:
"What did I say earlier? You didn't listen to a word.
Your Majesty is by no means a moderate lord. He does not want to rely on anyone at all. He just wants to be the true master and the real number one person of the Tianchen Dynasty.
Even the Xie family of Xunyang, who is connected to His Majesty by blood, Your Majesty is not willing to rely on, so how can you condescend to please our Minghe Bai family, a relative and in-law?
Whether it is you, your grandfather, father, or brother, you have all underestimated His Majesty in the past. "
When Yan Song heard the queen mentioning his brother Bai Rusong, he suddenly said "oh" and accused him repeatedly:
"Speaking of the eldest young master, the female official next to Princess Taiping just sent a message to the palace!
This slave was just busy choosing jewelry with you, but she actually forgot to mention it when she was scolded. "
The queen frowned: "What's the matter?"
"The eldest princess Taiping sent a message saying that today the eldest princess Pingyang came to the Governor's Mansion of Bai Da and wanted to ask our master to mediate her marriage to Li Suining, the son of the nine-door admiral Li Suhe."
Queen Xiaobai thought for a moment, frowned and said:
"Li Suining, is he the eldest son of the Li family who is in the Mahayana realm?
I have heard about Princess Pingyang's affection for him even in the deep palace gardens.
However, didn't it mean that the eldest son of the Li family was engaged? "
Yan Song didn't know what was going on, so he just passed on the news in an orderly manner.
"My servants don't know, but the female official next to Princess Taiping sent word that the governor, the master and the eldest son discussed the matter together and thought it seemed feasible.
The Grand Governor also decided to personally put pressure on the Li family to comply. I went out of my way to say hello to your Majesty today because I was afraid that Your Majesty would be caught off guard if he asked me about it.
The Grand Governor said, even if His Majesty asks, just pretend that you don't know. "
Queen Xiaobai was silent for a moment and sighed softly.
"I am both the emperor's sister-in-law and my cousin. Logically speaking, I shouldn't be bothered with sister Pingyang's private affairs.
It's just that marriage is no small matter. If you marry the wrong man to a man who doesn't care about you, you may not be happy for the rest of your life. "
Yan Song smiled nonchalantly and said:
"Your Majesty, you are too worried. What is the status of the princess? Do the Li family dare to treat her poorly?"
The queen sighed and said: "Pingyang is the eldest princess, so the Li family naturally does not dare to treat her poorly.
However, if there is only an outward respect for each other between husband and wife, there will be no trace of friendship. That's sad for women. "
Yan Song was stunned and knew that he had said the wrong thing and made his master sad.
".Empress."
Queen Xiaobai smiled sadly.
"I'm fine. From the day I married into this city that never sleeps, we have expected this possibility, haven't we?"
Bai Xuanxuan has known since she was a child that the women of Minghe Bai family are born to bear the family mission.
It's just a pity that she neglected her own thoughts.
He also failed to calculate that she would have such overwhelming longing and love for the young emperor who was as beautiful as a crown jade and possessed a universe within him.
Yan Song looked distressed.
In fact, she knew best that when her master was still a girl in his boudoir, he visited his aunt, Princess Baigui, for a banquet in the palace, and by chance she met the Crown Prince several times.
At that time, the empress had already secretly fallen in love with the gentle and unambitious Crown Prince.
After knowing that she might be able to marry His Majesty, the Queen didn't know how happy she was at that time!
However, after entering the palace, I realized that His Majesty only cared about Chao Gang and She Ji, and had almost no thoughts about his children's personal affairs.
Although His Majesty has always been considerate, gentle and respectful towards the Queen, he lacks the intimacy that a deeply affectionate young couple should have.
From the initial disappointment, the Queen later adjusted herself to be virtuous and dignified to understand His Majesty, and now considers His Majesty in everything, even putting His Majesty's joys and sorrows above the glory of her mother's family, the Bai family.
But His Majesty...
"--girl!"
Yan Song lost her words for a moment and blurted out the old name. Her eyes were warm and filled with tears.
"You suffered."
The queen laughed and shook her head.
“It’s not really suffering, after all, I nodded and accepted the path.
So, no matter how bumpy the journey is and how many winds and rains there are, this is what I deserve to bear. "
What's more, she didn't feel any pain.
Being able to become His Majesty's first wife and being able to see His Majesty's face from time to time was a dream that she could not even imagine when she was in the boudoir.
Now that the dream has come true, even if there are some flaws in the dream, what does it matter?
Nine times out of ten things in this world are going to be unsatisfactory, and she is lucky.
"Yan Song, please send a message to your grandfather and father soon, saying that it is my wish - Princess Pingyang's matter must be handled, but you must not push the Li family too hastily.
Otherwise, if the Jiumen Admiral shows up in front of His Majesty with a dishonorable face, His Majesty will be displeased. They are aware of His Majesty's thunderous methods. "
Yan Song bowed and said respectfully:
"Yes, Queen."
"in addition--"
Queen Xiaobai put down the tea cup in her hand and added solemnly.
"Have someone send a message to Princess Pingyang's Mansion again, asking Jing Lin to send away the men around her who should be dismissed, and hide those who should be hidden.
Since she wanted Mr. Li, a noble man with a Mahayana realm and a very upright character, to be her consort, it would be outrageous to make such a fuss.
At least the respect and dignity that should be given to the eldest princess Pingyang should be given to eldest son Li. She's not young anymore, it's time to calm down. "
Yan Song paused and said hesitantly:
"Mother, do you think the Li family will agree to this marriage?"
Queen Xiaobai smiled faintly.
"Then it's not something we should worry about."
The young Mother Tianchen sighed softly.
If the Bai family of Minghe gave full support and exerted heavy pressure on Li Suhe, unless His Majesty's Sacred Heart is unique and has an imperial authority, what kind of splash could a mere nine-door admiral's mansion make if it still wanted to gain a foothold in the Southern Dynasty court?
after all
Not just any powerful clan has someone as strong-willed as the Xie clan of Xunyang back then.
