Li Lang was buried in a grand ceremony. It was said to be a grand funeral, but in fact there was no news the next day.
The entire Kyoto is deliberately avoiding the name "Li Lang".
Only the Qin family hung white lanterns to mourn King Ming and Li Lang.
Qin Feng originally planned that after Li Lang moved into the royal ancestral hall, he would visit the Xie Mansion and discuss the marriage with the Xie family's father and daughter.
However, the seven days after Li Lang was buried were all during the mourning period, so the marriage to the Xie family could only be postponed temporarily.
And in order to avoid the "red and white conflict", Qin Feng and Xie Yun'er also cannot meet.
In the evening, people from the palace suddenly appeared outside the gate of Qin's house, asking to see Qin Feng by name.
At first, Qin Feng thought that the other party was here for a celebration banquet.
But when Qin Feng walked out of the door, he found that the person standing in front of him was actually an old acquaintance.
"It's almost night now. I wonder why the Second Prince summoned me so urgently?"
The man in white clothes pretended to hold his fist.
"Young Master Qin has made great achievements in the northern border. His Highness admires him very much and specially sent his subordinates to welcome him."
"Actually, His Highness has wanted to see the Young Master for a long time, but he has been busy with things these past few days and has been unable to spare any time."
Qin Feng has never had a good impression of the second prince.
In the heart of the second prince, he didn't care about anything except imperial power.
The other party summoned me today, and I knew without thinking that it must be related to the matter of establishing the crown prince.
In the past, Qin Feng would naturally hide whenever he could, for fear that if he were not careful, he would say the wrong thing or stand in the wrong team, which would lead to death.
But now, Qin Feng's strength is getting stronger and stronger, and he has become so big that he can no longer hide.
If this is the case, then the troops will come to block it, and the water will come to cover it with earth.
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As the night deepens, the lights illuminate the Forbidden Palace in a magnificent way.
Since the establishment of the capital of Daliang, the Forbidden Palace has been known as "Nightless", and some people also call it Changming Palace.
Skilled craftsmen from all over the world showed their special skills and cast copper lamps to illuminate every corner of the Forbidden Palace.
The annual light money alone amounts to tens of thousands of taels of silver.
In addition to demonstrating Daliang's strong national power, it can also prevent assassins from sneaking in.
But even in a forbidden palace, darkness under the lamp cannot be avoided.
Under the bright lights, there are always countless secrets hidden.
At this time, Xiao Zhuozi quickly returned to the seventh prince's palace.
As soon as he entered the door, he panted and said: "Your Highness, Qin Feng has entered the palace."
The seventh prince, who was studying the art of war, had a strange light in his eyes. He slowly put down the art of war and pulled up his cloak.
The weather is getting colder, and the seventh prince has been weak since childhood.
To others, the night breeze seemed extremely comfortable, but it made the seventh prince feel even more tormented.
"At this time in previous years, we could already raise the brazier, but this year we just had a big war and the treasury was severely depleted."
"The saint ordered that everything in the harem be kept simple. I'm afraid we have to wait until October this year before we can cook wine to keep warm."
The seventh prince moved his body, leaned against the window, opened the window a small crack, and looked up at the bright white moon in the sky.
"I don't know how the moonlight in the north compares to the moonlight in Kyoto."
Xiao Zhuozi, who was standing by, was anxious: "Your Highness, what time has it been, and you still have the heart to admire the moon.
"Nowadays, there is a saying in the entire Kyoto, and even the entire Forbidden Palace - those who win Qin Feng will win Daliang.
"You also know about the commotion caused by Qin Feng's return to Beijing this time.
"How decisive is the saint in killing? Since the saint ascended the throne to this day, has anyone ever disobeyed the holy will and still escaped unscathed?
"Not only did Qin Feng do it, he also forced the saint to bow his head. The saint refused in every possible way and gave both kindness and power. What happened in the end? Didn't Li Lang move into the royal ancestral hall?
"The second prince summoned Qin Feng to the palace overnight. This is obviously to take Qin Feng under his command. If the second prince really gets his way, your highness, I will not listen to you.
"The situation that Prince Ming is in today will be your situation in the future."
Xiao Zhuozi has been following the Seventh Prince since he was a child, and he has been influenced by everything he hears and sees. The city is many times deeper than his peers.
Xiao Zhuozi clearly saw the stakes involved.
At first, Qin Feng's strength was not obvious yet, and the battle for the reserve position, with or without Qin Feng, did not seem to matter.
Now, the situation has changed drastically.
Qin Feng was granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households, which actually made him the No. 1 Marquis in the world.
Although the title is one level lower than "Duke", since dukes were all conferred in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the current dukes in Beijing are all hereditary.
According to tradition, no matter how great your achievements are, you can no longer be granted the title of Duke.
Therefore, this Wanhu Hou is already the limit that ordinary people can reach.
Furthermore, Qin Feng's position in the military has become unshakable.
In addition to Beixi County, he also has the strong support of General Hussar, General Chariot and Former General, the three northern generals.
In the national war, he defeated Beidi and made extraordinary achievements.
Putting the piles together, Qin Feng was already stomping his feet, and the whole beam was trembling with force.
Even compared to the wealthy families in the south, it is not bad at all!
Moreover, compared with the wealthy families in the south who were difficult to control, Qin Feng's father Qin Tianhu was the Minister of the Ministry of War, and he himself called himself a "subject of Kyoto".
With this relationship, he is simply the best candidate to support the crown prince.
"Your Highness! What's wrong with you? This is so urgent, why are you not in a hurry?"
Xiao Zhuozi's face was gloomy and he was rubbing his hands back and forth.
He is already an ant on the hot pot.
Seeing Xiao Zhuozi's appearance, the Seventh Prince couldn't help but chuckle.
"You have been by my side for so many years, why are you still unable to calm down?"
"Brother Emperor summoned Qin Feng, what does it have to do with this palace? Why are you in a hurry?"
Xiao Zhuozi couldn't help but frown.
Although the Seventh Prince has always been calm, even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, he would not change his expression.
But now, victory or defeat depends on this.
If he misses the opportunity to recruit Qin Feng, let alone establishing a heir apparent, even his comfortable life may be over.
"Your Highness, are you not worried at all?"
The corners of the Seventh Prince's mouth raised slightly, and he looked at the bright moon outside the window with a profound look in his eyes: "As the saying goes, if there are different ways, there will be no mutual conspiracy.
"Brother Huang is a smart man, even a bit like his father when he was young, and he will definitely be a talented and strategic monarch in the future.
"It's a pity that the emperor's brother's character is the same as that of the father.
“It’s too narrow and has no room for imperfections.
"If I were Qin Feng, I would be exhausted when dealing with a saint, but I don't expect the prince to be such a difficult person."
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Zhuozi's eyes couldn't help but light up.
"Your Highness, do you mean that Qin Feng will never support His Highness?"
The seventh prince slowly closed the window, his face full of calmness.
As he lay down and put on his shoes, he said casually: "Brother Huang cares too much about the reserve... He doesn't want to let go of anyone who can be used. This will only be counterproductive."
