"General Chang has misunderstood me. What I only hope is that the Holy Emperor can afford this country and that the Tang Dynasty can maintain peace for decades." Looking at Chang Zhishan's slightly hostile eyes, Wang Yanqing felt helpless. He shook his head gently and said: "Why don't I hope that the Holy One will be a wise king again? That will be a blessing to all the people of the Tang Dynasty, and it is also the luck for us as ministers. But just as General Chang was thinking this morning, the Holy One now has the ability to govern the country. Are you capable of managing politics? If...if the Holy One lets his own whim run wild, and neither you nor I can stop it, the price you will have to pay will not just be as simple as sacrificing your personal interests."
Wang Yanqing ignored Chang Zhishan's sharp, sword-like gaze and walked forward as if he was the only one walking this difficult and dangerous road, but the burden on his shoulders was too heavy to weigh him down. respite.
Chang Zhishan withdrew the cold light and returned his thoughts to fifteen years ago. When he knew that the woman was pregnant with the flesh and blood of Emperor Tang, his heart died again. I have followed Emperor Tang loyally for so many years, but what I got in exchange was distrust... and even a trace of betrayal? Emperor Tang should be able to feel that he admires that woman... But this is not important anymore, what is important is the present and the future. Wang Yanqing's words are not unreasonable. If something really develops to an irreversible point, the people who will suffer may be the common people or the soldiers. If that day is really possible, can I bear to sit back and do nothing?
Wang Yanqing continued to walk until his figure gradually disappeared from Chang Zhishan's sight.
Chang Zhishan was still standing there. At this time, the thoughts in his mind sometimes drifted back to the past and sometimes drifted to the future. When he came back to his senses, he only found himself standing alone in the middle of the road. Looking at the direction where Wang Yanqing disappeared, Chang Zhishan snorted softly, and then strode out of the palace. After leaving the palace gate, he rode his horse and whipped his whip, but this time he did not go to the palace, but galloped in the direction of the school affairs palace.
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In the royal study.
Yingping drove all the slaves out, even Chen Jinjue was kicked out. At this moment, only Ye Changshan was left in the study. Ye Changshan has now entered the palace. Although he does not have a formal position yet, Yin Jingting has already acquiesced to Ye Changshan's existence. In fact, these eunuchs and palace maids quite like Master Xiaoye. Not to mention his gentle personality, he is always polite to these servants. When the Holy Lord kicked out all these minions today, Chen Jinjue looked at Ye Changshan almost pleadingly. Ye Changshan nodded understandingly, and then Chen Jinjue ran away.
At this time, pieces of paper have been scattered all over the floor in the study. If you take a closer look, what is it if it's not the conspiracy theory? Then, only a few "bang" sounds were heard, and porcelain, whether it was a pen washer or a tea cup, was smashed to the ground mercilessly, scattering everywhere.
"I'm so angry! I'm so angry! This guy Chang Zhishan really doesn't give me any face! When I take charge, I will let him go home and take care of his children sooner or later!" Yingping said angrily.
Immediately afterwards there was another "clang" sound of broken porcelain, and I don't know which utensil suffered.
Ye Changshan stood aside and secretly felt that it was a pity. These porcelains were extremely exquisite and would definitely be expensive on the market. He felt a little distressed that they were smashed like this.
"What are you looking at?" Yingping couldn't help but feel a little confused when he saw Ye Changshan looking at the debris on the ground in a daze.
"Huh? Oh, it's nothing. I just think these porcelains are exquisite. It would be a pity if they fell."
Hearing what Ye Changshan said, Yingping felt a little bit dumbfounded, and most of the anger in his heart was gone.
"Huh? What's this? If you like, I'll get ten or eight for you tomorrow." Yingping calmed down the resentment in his heart, calmed down a little, and asked: "What day is it today?"
Ye Changshan raised his eyes and thought for a moment, then replied: "It seems to be the first day of junior high school."
"Alas -" Yingping sighed helplessly, thinking about this day he couldn't help but feel dizzy.
"What's wrong?"
"Going to see that old witch again."
The 'old witch' in Yingping's mouth refers to the Empress Dowager. Although Yingping knew that this seemingly harmless woman was his enemy, etiquette in the palace was indispensable, not to mention that the Central Plains pays attention to 'filial piety'. The Empress Dowager is still nominally Yingping's "Queen Mother". If she disrespects the "Queen Mother", it would be a breach of ethics, so on the surface, Yingping still has to do what he should do.
"Then...how do you deal with her every time you see her?"
"How to deal with it? Just treat it like an old bitch. How else to deal with it?"
Ye Changshan was speechless for a moment. He didn't expect Yingping to express his inner disgust so directly. After all, she was also a majestic queen mother. But it's understandable when you think about it. If you still have to respect the couple in the thatched cottage every day, I'm afraid you will feel extremely crazy and disgusted, right?
Thinking of this, Ye Changshan actually felt a little pity for Yingping's situation - it's really not easy to be the emperor! It's not like I imagined when I was a child that I can do whatever I want. The emperor doesn't do whatever he wants. There are many constraints and restrictions on the emperor. Looking at the helpless Ying Ping, Ye Changshan had the urge to touch his head to express comfort.
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In the Li Zheng Hall, Ying Ping respectfully bowed to the Empress Dowager as a son-in-law.
After the ceremony, Yingping sat down swaggeringly, ready to receive the same lecture a thousand times. Unexpectedly, today the Empress Dowager changed her past majestic attitude and put on a kind face, so much so that Yingping almost thought he had been deceived. After confirming that the Empress Dowager was indeed looking at him with a smile, Yingping suddenly felt uncomfortable all over, wondering where this song was coming from? Why don't you teach that nonsense? It’s easy to run away after training yourself!
Just as Yingping was muttering in his heart, the Empress Dowager asked: "Your Majesty, there are a few words that Aijia has to say to you today. I hope Your Majesty will not take offense -"
"How dare you, child? The mother just said it's okay——"
"As the saying goes, 'Men should marry when they are young, and women should marry when they are young.' This is true for the people, and so is the Emperor. What's more, the Emperor is selfless, and the Holy One's lifelong events are important events related to the fate of the Tang Dynasty. Now the Holy One is about to reach his full age. Eighteen, we must not delay the establishment of a queen and the succession of children."
Ying Ping's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself that it was indeed something bad! When I look at this old witch, she is hiding a knife behind her smile. Is she giving me a sweet poison? Yingping quickly cheered up and put away his indifferent expression.
"Hey, to return to the Queen Mother, I... I am diligent in my studies and aspire to become a wise king like the late emperor. I have not yet considered the love between my children. What's more, the day of pro-government is approaching, and I dare not relax and neglect... This matter of establishing a queen... How about we talk about it in two years?" Yingping couldn't wait to call Yin Jingting over right now. He had never loved learning so much in his life.
The Empress Dowager looked at Ying Ping's coy look, as if she had been prepared, and said: "No, the emperor will make the decision on political affairs, and the Ai family will not care about it. However, the emperor's marriage is a royal family matter, and the Ai family will make the decision. If the emperor has no heirs, then the Ai family will make the decision. If the national line is not continued, if the national line is not continued, the foundation of the country will be unstable. If the Ai family does not care about and does not handle the marriage of the emperor, how will they have the face to face the late emperor after death? How will they have the face to face the ancestors of the Tang Dynasty?"
The Queen Mother's words left Yingping speechless. Jiang was still old and hot. Yingping knew that he could not convince the Queen Mother today, so he gave up the resistance. He rolled his eyes and asked tentatively: "Then may I ask the Queen Mother ...Whose girl is the girl you are looking for for me this time?"
There was also a playful expression in the eyes of the Empress Dowager. It was like the first time she met Yingping who was so obedient and never rebellious. In the past, Yingping would always take advantage of her words no matter what she said. Now she is still so well-behaved. First time seeing it.
"Oh? Why, Your Majesty is anxiously concerned about your future wife?"
"No, no, no - the Queen Mother has misunderstood. Since it is my lifelong event, the person who chooses me will naturally want to know who will sleep with me in the future."
The Queen Mother looked at Yingping with a smile, and then slowly uttered three words in her mouth. After hearing these three words, Yingping's expression was fixed on the spot, as if this name had great lethality.
"This girl is Cui Qinglan, the daughter of Yin Cuiren's family in Jingzhao Prefecture."
who! ? Cui Qinglan? It's...it's...that Cui Qinglan who loves Young Master Jiang! ? Although Yingping didn't know Cui Qinglan, he had heard of Miss Cui's name for a long time. Everyone in Chang'an knew that Miss Cui was in love with Mr. Jiang, but Miss Cui's fiery temper was also known to the whole city. If she hadn't been able to defeat Mr. Jiang, I'm afraid Miss Cui would have broken into the Jiang Mansion herself and captured Mr. Jiang. Taken back to the house. Thinking of such a powerful figure, Yingping's head couldn't help but grow a little bigger.
"The Queen Mother...is this Miss Cui...too...too..."
"Too what? Too old? 'Female senior girl holding gold bricks'. I have seen Miss Cui's birthday and horoscope. She is the most suitable one among many people."
Do you still look at your birthday and horoscope? Don’t skin me alive in the future!
Ying Ping's heart trembled slightly, and he quickly refused: "No, that's not what I meant. What I meant was, are there any other candidates?"
"No," the Queen Mother replied simply. She did not give Yingping a second choice. Seeing that Yingping was not happy, the Queen Mother continued: "Your Majesty, this Miss Cui is a rare candidate for the throne. Master Cui is a high official in the court, and he is also an upright person. A daughter raised by such a family must be She is well-educated and sensible, not to mention Miss Cui's reputation for beauty spread far and wide across the Central Plains, and many men admire her."
In fact, when the Queen Mother mentioned this matter to Wang Yanqing a few days ago, Wang Yanqing also raised doubts, but Cui Ren is theirs. Since there must be a state head, why not be one of his own, not to mention Cui Ren's character? Being dull and honest is easier to control than those who are too thoughtful, so in the end Wang Yanqing did not question the proposal too much.
The Wang brothers and sisters felt comfortable, but Yingping took a breath of cold air. At this moment, he just wanted to leave here quickly and discuss it with Ye Changshan. Sure enough, the constraints he faced would become more and more severe the closer he got to the pro-government. Many, but now some things cannot even be decided by himself, such as his own marriage.
no! We have to think of a way quickly! Otherwise, if I marry this tigress and return to the palace, will I still have a peaceful life?
Ying Ping forced himself to calm down and exited the Li Zheng Palace. As soon as he left the palace gate, he immediately ran towards the study room like flying. He had been practicing for many years and ran so easily that the little eunuch following behind him looked at his master. The figure is getting further and further away, and even Yazi can't keep up with Yingping's pace.
