(twenty five)
Deng Sui was never indecisive, and he would never do something stupid like letting the tiger go back to the mountain.
He knew clearly that Qinghe King Liu Qing was unhappy and had tried to stir up trouble several times. If he was allowed to return to the feudal country to accumulate strength, he would be asking for trouble.
You know, the deposed prince was once a prince.
Besides, Liu Qing's cautious, respectful and obedient appearance over the years has deceived many people.
To put it another way, even if Liu Qing was disheartened and stopped doing what he wanted, Liu Hu would still be there!
The son who was cultivated by Liu Qing and was already in high spirits.
Well, it was also her choice.
Before reaching a consensus with Sheng'er, her plan was to adopt the family.
Later, he planned to support the prince who was still in the beauty's womb.
However, in her cooperation with Liu Qing, Liu Hu was the backbone.
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Deng Sui couldn't help but sigh.
The late emperor's body was still cold, and she came to the court for the first time to listen to politics. She directly attacked the late emperor's most favored King Qinghe, who lived and ate with him during his lifetime. She was somewhat unpopular, and would be regarded by civil and military officials as eradicating dissidents, creating waves out of thin air.
But if she just let Qinghe King Liu Qing leave, she would feel uncomfortable.
Liu Qing must die, but he must not die in her hands.
In the flash of lightning, Deng Sui made up his mind without much hesitation.
In March Bingxu, King Liu Qing of Qinghe, King Liu Shou of Jibei, King Liu Kai of Hejian, and King Liu Zhang of Changshan went to Fengguo to take their seats.
However, Empress Dowager Deng was grateful for the deep brotherhood between the late emperor and Qinghe King Liu Qing, and gave a special gift to allow Qinghe King's wife Geng and son Liu Hu to continue to live in the Qinghe Kingdom's official residence in the capital, without having to travel far to the feudal country.
This move was in the name of the late emperor's legacy, leaving no room for rejection.
Qinghe King Liu Qing gritted his teeth angrily, but was helpless.
The purge of the court when Liu Zhao was seriously ill calmed the hearts of countless people.
The legitimate son ascended the throne and the queen mother oversaw the country. Everything was so logical.
"Father."
Thirteen-year-old Liu Hu was terrified.
No matter how dull he is, he knows that this time is different from the past.
The officials and officials who had catered to him in the past were now trying to stay away from him like crazy.
Didn’t my father say that if you stay calm and pay attention to your words and deeds, the position of emperor will definitely fall on him?
He listened.
Therefore, even if he was looking for fun, he would not dare to do so blatantly, and he would only dare to flirt with the servants and maids in the courtyard.
But why, in the end, the sick Liu Sheng will be sitting on the throne.
Now his father is leaving Luoyang to go to a feudal country, leaving him and his aunt alone as hostages in Luoyang.
That's right, it's for quality.
He is not very smart, but he still has the ability to observe people's emotions.
Liu Qing looked at his eldest son, who had high hopes for him, and felt unbearable pain in his heart. His grief and indignation were no less than that of Hu'er.
But the power is inferior to others. If you don't follow the instructions, you will be suspected of resisting the order.
By then, Deng Sui, that femme fatale woman, would have no scruples.
Liu Qing patted his eldest son Liu Hu on the shoulder, hiding the sadness in his heart deeply. There was a touch of perseverance on his face, and he lowered his voice, "Hu'er, the momentary victory or defeat is nothing. We don't know who will win."
"You can stay in Luoyang with peace of mind. Queen Mother Deng will not dare to attack you at will."
So what if it’s not casual?
Liu Hu was not deceived by these understatement words, and the anxious look on his face became even more intense.
Following my father's wishes, I have decided to obey the decree.
"Father, you always teach your sons and ministers that a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall."
"Let the brothers stay instead."
"Father, please go and beg the Queen Mother and Your Majesty."
He wanted to become the emperor of this big man, how could he put himself in danger?
Qinghe King Liu Qing sighed in his heart, Hu'er's character was still not strong enough, and the city was still not deep enough.
Thirteen years old, not yet as old as eight-year-old Liu Sheng.
Qinghe King Liu Qing's mind once again recalled Liu Sheng's calmness and ease at the enthronement ceremony.
That kind of calmness and majesty from the inside out cannot be deceived.
His son was actually not as good as Liu Sheng.
Qinghe King Liu Qing smiled bitterly and pretended to be calm, "You'll be fine."
"Your mother stays in Luoyang with you. With her here, she will be able to protect you."
His wife, Geng, is also a queen of meritorious service.
Geng's father is Geng Xi, and his mother is Princess Longli, the daughter of Emperor Ming, who has close ties with the royal family.
Geng's biological grandfather was Geng Shu, who was granted the title of Hou Pinghou for his meritorious service and became famous in the north.
The most important thing is that Geng Shu has a good brother, Geng Yan, who ranks fourth among the twenty-eight generals of Yuntai.
The Geng family’s founding achievements have been honored from generation to generation.
In terms of family background alone, his legitimate wife is also capable of becoming a queen.
With Geng around, Deng Sui would not only look at the monk's face but also the Buddha's face.
Mr. Geng remained silent, quietly watching the father and son say goodbye.
She is indeed the Princess of Qinghe, but Liu Hu's biological mother is Zuo Xiao'e, who was punished as a slave in Yeting after having her home confiscated for a crime.
The late emperor Liu Zhao gave it to all the people in the palace, and Zuo Xiao'e and Zuo Daye became Liu Qing's concubines as a pair of sisters.
Liu Qing has always doted on a pair of sisters.
The one who is pampered very much will die young.
The widely circulated saying that "lucky love is extremely prosperous, concubine Ji Mobi" is simply an insult to her.
Now do you think of asking her to protect Liu Hu?
Liu Hu secretly glanced at his aunt-in-law with his peripheral vision, and then quickly looked away.
He and his aunt have never been close to each other.
Someone had told him since he was a child that the reason why his biological mother died of illness shortly after giving birth to her was because of the murder of his aunt.
"You go out first, and my father will have a chat with your mother alone."
Qinghe King Liu Qing felt very tired. At such a critical moment, Geng Ji didn't even know the general situation.
In this regard, it is far inferior to Zuo Xiao'e, who is good at history, poetry and poetry, and is also attentive and considerate.
He was somewhat doting on Sister Zuo Xiao'e.
"Madam, in critical moments, don't let the small lose the big."
"Ma'am, please be sensible and understand the general situation."
These two sentences from King Qinghe instantly made Mr. Geng displeased. "Sensible?"
"Your Majesty, I am the daughter of a general and a princess. I was born to be noble and public."
Has she become sensible and general at this time?
When he was planning so hard to push Liu Hu's concubine to the throne, did he ever think about her as his legitimate wife and the Geng family?
If it fails, what is waiting for her?
To put it another way, what if it is successful?
Liu Qing cooperated with Deng Sui, Liu Hu ascended the throne, and Deng Sui was still the queen mother. Even a hundred years later, the person buried with Liu Qing would only be the sinful slave Zuo Xiao'e.
Zuo Xiao'e was posthumously named queen, so who does she count?
Is she, the proud daughter of heaven, neither fish nor fowl?
If Sun Ge knew Geng's thoughts, he would definitely praise him as a discerning person.
In history, when Liu Hu ascended the throne, he honored his father Liu Qing as Emperor Xiaode, his mother Zuo Xiao'e as Queen Xiaode, and his grandmother Song Gui as Queen Jingyin.
(End of chapter)
