Before dinner, Ying Zheng led the two princesses to visit Madam Xia. Madam Xia was happy and cooked some snacks herself.
While eating, Mrs. Xia also looked at this one and that one. One had icy skin and a snow-faced face as tender as water, while the other had clear features and handsome eyes, full of heroic spirit. She liked them very much.
Although she also lost a grandson, and she was still a biological grandson, Mrs. Xia looked at it much more lightly than Mrs. Huayang. That was because there were far fewer gains and losses.
Ying Zheng did not hide anything and told Mrs. Xia about Mrs. Huayang's decision. Mrs. Xia didn't make any comments, she just listened and sometimes nodded slightly, as if she was listening to a story.
After listening to Ying Zheng's story, Mrs. Xia said slowly: "Although your grandmother's approach to this matter is a bit overbearing, it is not too much for the situation and reason. What's more, it's a done deal, so she settled the matter." wish."
"Zheng'er didn't care about it, he was just afraid of provoking criticism." Ying Zheng had an innocent expression on his face.
"Your wedding is just around the corner. Even if there is criticism, it will not last more than a month. Besides, my daughter's family is not afraid of being criticized. What are you afraid of?" said Mrs. Xia.
"What I'm afraid of is that Nan Su will be criticized by others." Ying Zheng said.
Princess Nansu looked at Ying Zheng with burning eyes and said with deep emotion: "Before, the whole world criticized the king's life experience, but the king was not afraid. How can I care about this criticism?"
"That's right, sister is not afraid, and Hu Yu is not afraid either." Princess Hu Yu clenched her pink fist and said, "If anyone dares to criticize, I will shoot him in the mouth."
Mrs. Xia was amused by Princess Hu Yu's expression: "Girls, let's not fight or kill each other. Let's just take care of our men. If my grandmother had been like you, I'm afraid she wouldn't have survived. Today."
Princess Hu Yu nodded slightly and whispered: "Hu Yu remembers his grandmother's teachings."
Princess Hu Yu was born with a competitive personality, but the moment she set out from Zhao Kingdom, she realized that she needed to change, but it just took time.
Mrs. Xia looked at Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, you have fulfilled the Queen Mother's request, but can you fulfill Cheng Xi's last wish?"
Ying Zheng was asked a bit suddenly and replied: "Grandma, what did you mean?"
"Your Majesty doesn't remember. Cheng Xi asked your Majesty for a foot of white silk and wrote his heartfelt words on it to advise future generations not to cause trouble." Mrs. Xia said.
"Of course I remember, that piece of white silk has been collected by me," Ying Zheng said.
"How can the king warn future generations when he collects it?" asked Mrs. Xia.
"This..." Ying Zheng paused and said, "I have ordered Zhao Gao to copy Cheng Xi's final writings on slips and circulate them to the important officials in the court."
"Cheng Yu's intention is to warn the current world, not future generations." Mrs. Xia said, "The king does not have royal power now. Although it is not full of dangers, he is controlled by others after all. Cheng Yu also wants to use his death to warn those who People with ulterior motives must not make mistakes, right?"
"That's true." Ying Zheng replied.
"Then tell me, Your Majesty, who are these people with ulterior motives?" Mrs. Xia asked again.
"Since there are no outsiders, I'll just tell you the truth." Ying Zheng cleared his throat and said, "I'm over the age of the crown ceremony, but I'm not old enough for the crown ceremony. I have neither royal power nor military power, so I have ulterior motives. Of all the disciples, Lu Xiangbang should be the first."
Mrs. Xia's expression didn't change at all, as if she already knew what Ying Zheng would say. The two princesses were startled and looked directly at Ying Zheng.
Ying Fu looked out the window subconsciously, cupped his hands and said, "Old slave, go guard outside."
Mrs. Xia nodded.
Ying Fu went out, closed the door tightly from the outside, and then patrolled around the house.
Ying Zheng continued: "Aside from Lu Xiangbang, his confidants are also a problem."
"Does the King think that these are the only people?" Madam Xia asked again.
"As for the royal family, I don't think they will rebel like Cheng Xi. After all, the truth about my life experience has been revealed." Ying Zheng said in a deep voice.
However, Mrs. Xia slowly shook her head and said: "The king may be one-sided if he thinks so. Not to mention, when the king ascended the throne, there were so many pairs of eyes staring at the throne. Your father was there. When he ascended the throne, there were many people who were unwilling to do so, otherwise, my grandmother would not have lived in the palace."
Ying Zheng was silent for a moment and said: "Grandma is right. The prince's younger brother can rebel even under the instigation of others. Not to mention other people, it seems that the princes and nobles should not be looked down upon."
"It's not just princes and nobles." Madam Xia added, "Anyone who has been granted a land or a title, you have to be careful."
"Does grandma mean that I want to use Cheng Xi's incident to warn all the powerful people in Da Qin?" Ying Zheng asked.
"In my opinion, this is Cheng Xi's true intention." Madam Xia said, "Only in this way, his death will be more meaningful to the king and to Da Qin."
Ying Zheng nodded and said: "Zheng'er understands. Cheng Xi's spirit in heaven must also hope to see the effect of killing one person as a warning to others."
"You need Cheng Xi to help you again," Mrs. Xia said.
"Then I ordered people to copy more letters and send them to every fiefdom and every official," Ying Zheng said.
Mrs. Xia nodded and said: "In this case, the king might as well set a date for the wedding, then hand over the invitation together, and handle the two things together."
"Grandma's idea is a good one." Ying Zheng said with a slightly raised corner of his mouth.
Princess Nansu and Princess Hu Yu listened to the conversation between their grandfather and grandson without interrupting. But when they heard that the wedding day was set, they both turned their attention to Ying Zheng.
"However," Ying Zheng said instead, "it is best for the Queen Mother and Lu Xiangbang to discuss this matter together. As for the Queen Mother..."
"Your mother can't be of much help in this matter." Mrs. Xia paused and said, "I feel that your mother may not even be present at your wedding."
"How could it be?" Ying Zheng was really surprised, "Why did my grandmother say that? My wedding is no small matter. She is my mother, the current Queen Mother."
Seeing Ying Zheng's rare expression of excitement, Mrs. Xia smiled bitterly and shook her head: "Maybe I am too worried, but I suggest that the king should be mentally prepared for this."
Ying Zheng fell silent, and neither Mrs. Xia nor the two princesses spoke, seeming to have a tacit understanding to give Ying Zheng a buffer time.
In fact, the reason is very simple. Queen Mother Zhao Ji left the palace before Ying Zheng chose his concubine, so at that moment, Zhao Ji must have known that Ying Zheng’s wedding day was not far away. If she was not willing to wait even this time, So it is really unknown whether Zhao Ji can come back when Ying Zheng gets married.
Ying Zheng was actually aware of this, but he just didn't want to think about it or believe it.
After calming down for a moment, Ying Zheng smiled and said: "My mother has been in poor health recently and has a long journey. If I can't come back in time for my wedding day, I won't force it. However, the etiquette cannot be less. I have to use it. We will go to the highest level to welcome the Queen Mother back to the palace. As for whether she comes back or not, that depends on the Queen Mother."
Mrs. Xia smiled happily and said, "If the king can figure it out, that would be great."
"Well, Zheng'er has figured it out." Ying Zheng nodded and said, "If the queen mother doesn't come back, I can just take the princesses from various countries to visit the queen mother."
"That's fine," Mrs. Xia said, "but I suggest that your king, when you invite your mother this time, you should also bring a letter that contains the last words of Xi, so that everyone can be treated equally."
"Oh? Grandma means that even the queen mother has to be warned?" Ying Zheng asked in confusion. Before, he should have been wary of Zhao Ji, but now Zhao Ji is no longer in the palace.
"Have you forgotten, Your Majesty, that there is a Marquis of Changxin next to your mother, whom you personally canonized?" Mrs. Xia said in a low voice.
"I have not forgotten this matter, but with my mother here, how dare he make a mistake," Ying Zheng said.
"Zheng'er, maybe you will truly become a qualified monarch when you learn to guard against everyone." Madam Xia said in a low voice, "People with ulterior motives will often use their relationship with you to relax. Only by being vigilant can we take advantage of this opportunity. This includes your mother and I, too."
After saying that, Mrs. Xia slowly closed her eyes, seeming to be thinking about something, and also seemed to be giving Ying Zheng time to think.
If anyone in the world cares most about Ying Zheng and has no interest in it, it must be Mrs. Xia. But right now, Mrs. Xia is using her decades of experience and experience to help Ying Zheng and remind Ying Zheng.
The purpose is to allow Ying Zheng to truly grow up.
Ying Zheng no longer wondered why his mother was so cruel, but was moved by Mrs. Xia's words.
"Although Hu Yu can't understand everything grandma said," Princess Hu Yu said, "but it seems to make sense."
Ying Zheng's brows widened, he smiled and said, "Grandma has a lot of truths, you've only seen a few of them."
"Why did the king and his sister take turns bullying Hu Yu?" Princess Hu Yu pouted, losing her heroic attitude at all.
Mrs. Xia opened her eyes and said with a smile: "It's getting late. I'm ready to rest. You should go back early."
Ying Zheng was about to stand up to say hello, but then he heard Mrs. Stay with me here."
Ying Zheng knew that Mrs. Xia was looking for a way out for herself, so that the three of them would not be embarrassed if they went back, especially for Princess Hu Yu.
However, Ying Zheng couldn't speak. It was best to leave one behind, but no matter which one he brought back, the other one would have some ideas.
"Hu Yu should stay with his grandmother. Otherwise, if Hu Yu goes back, he will be bored in the house." Princess Hu Yu also found a step for herself.
Although he said that he wanted to help Ying Zheng "pay off his debt", at the critical moment, it was no longer the case.
"Why don't you two take turns accompanying grandma?" Ying Zheng said with a wicked smile.
Princess Hu Yu blushed, turned her head and stopped looking at Ying Zheng.
"Let Hu Yu accompany me. You go back and have a rest early. Come here for breakfast tomorrow morning." Mrs. Xia came to smooth things over again.
Ying Zheng and Princess Nansu saluted each other, said hello, and walked towards their bedroom.
