Early the next morning, Cang Qiyuan brought the princess and her family of four into the palace to meet the saint.
As soon as he entered the palace gate, he was greeted by the eunuch Shen Youfu. He stepped forward with a smile and said, "I would like to pay my respects to the prince and princess!"
"Eunuch Shen is polite!" Xia Qingfeng said with a smile.
Shen Youfu looked at the two children again, "We haven't seen each other for three years. Does the little princess still remember the old slave?" Since Cang Qiyuan and Xia Qingfeng got married, Cang Lanruo was named the princess, and after Cang Zhiqian was born Soon, the emperor also decreed that he should be crowned the crown prince.
"Of course I remember, Mr. Shen is safe!" Cang Lanruo said with a smile.
"This is the young prince! He is so good-looking! If he is so popular now, when he grows up, there will probably be no one in the whole capital who can compare with him." Eunuch Shen is spreading his good words for free!
It made Cang Lanruo giggle, and Cang Zhijian on the side also laughed and laughed, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious.
"Hey, no wonder even a busy man like Eunuch Shen has to greet him in person. It turns out to be Prince Zhan!"
Eunuch Shen raised his head and saw that the person coming was none other than the second prince Ling Haoyang, "I pay my respects to the second prince."
"Don't dare, don't dare. You are a very busy man. I don't dare to delay. Go see your father quickly!" the second prince said angrily.
"Second Prince, this is an old slave!" Eunuch Shen saluted quickly.
"Second brother, why do you need to embarrass a slave?" At this time, another man walked out from the side. This man was about forty years old, taller and a little thin. He stepped forward and bowed slightly, "Prince Zhan, long time no see."
Cang Qiyuan nodded slightly but did not speak. Eunuch Shen hurriedly came forward to greet the eldest prince: "I pay my respects to the eldest prince." The person who came was none other than the eldest prince Ling Haowen, the son of the old emperor's first empress, and should be said to be the real eldest son, but because the empress was the old emperor and a The old emperor did not like the marriage offered to the unpopular prince, and the queen disappeared before the old emperor ascended the throne, and was posthumously granted the title after the emperor ascended the throne. Therefore, the second prince Ling Haoyang did not pay attention to this eldest son.
Ling Haowen was not popular in the palace since he was a child, because his mother's family was weak, and other concubines did not take him seriously. After the second queen, who was still the crown prince's mother-in-law, entered the palace, she saw that he was pitiful and took good care of him, which made his life easier. Later, the prince was born. Although there was a big age gap between the two, the prince was very close to him. However, the old emperor disliked him very much, and he still doesn't know why.
"Eunuch Shen, please get up quickly and hurry in. Father will be anxious soon." Ling Haowen said gently.
"Thank you, eldest prince!" Eunuch Shen bowed to the two princes again before leading Cang Qiyuan and his family towards the imperial study.
Ling Haowen narrowed his eyes as he looked at the backs of several people.
"This Princess Zhan is not an ordinary person! A married woman with a child, whose mother's family is still a criminal, can actually be favored by the majestic Prince Zhan, tsk tsk tsk, it's incredible, it's incredible!" Ling Haoyang looked at his elder brother's expression as he spoke.
"That's his family matter, what does it have to do with us?" After saying that, he walked inside.
"Brother, wait for me. I came to the palace this time to pay my respects to my mother and concubine. I wonder what's wrong, brother?" Ling Haoyang clasped his hands behind his back and looked at Ling Haowen with interest.
"I'm here to pay my respects to my father. I didn't expect Prince Zhan to come. It seems I have to wait for a while."
"Brother is still filial. Let's go. My younger brother will go with you. After saying that, he took Ling Haowen and left without allowing him to resist at all.
In the imperial study, the old emperor held Cang Zhiqian on his lap. They often meet in space. Xiao Zhiqian is no stranger to the emperor, but he likes this grandfather who is always smiling.
The old emperor fed Cang Zhiqian cakes and said, "I told you a long time ago that when you come back this time, you will help me pass on the throne to my grandson. I know that you have given me good things, and my health is getting better and better." , but I still want to give him the Zen position. I have been busy all my life, and I want to take a break and enjoy the happiness of family."
The old emperor touched Cang Zhiqian's chubby face with his hand, "I know that the country is stable now, and the Zen position can be passed on to the imperial edict. But you also know that people who want my position are not ready to give up. I heard my grandson say Well, this time you encountered several waves of assassinations on the way back."
"Yes, but nothing came out of the interrogation." Cang Qiyuan stepped forward to report.
"I guess even these few don't want you to return to Beijing."
"Actually, things are not peaceful in the palace. Three years ago, my grandson started investigating the fire that sent away the fourth and his wife. But as soon as he found some clues, people died. Later, even my concubine was involved, and even she was killed. , it seems that this person is quite capable!"
"I know how comfortable you are living there. Hum, even an old guy like Shen Youfu can gain a lot of weight by going there."
Shen Youfu on the side said aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, it's been three years, why do you still mention it!"
"Then you've been back for three years, why are you still so fat?" The old emperor glared at Shen Youfu. Shen Youfu could only bow his head and be speechless.
"Ahem, Grandfather the Emperor is off topic." Ling Xiaoyu coughed slightly and said.
"I won't argue with you anymore," the old emperor snorted and continued, "To be on the safe side, I must wait until you come back before issuing an order."
"I will definitely help the emperor's grandson ascend the throne smoothly."
The old emperor looked at Cang Lanruo and said with a smile: "Come on, granddaughter-in-law, you will also build a food street in the capital this time when you come back!"
"Yes!" Cang Lanruo said with a smile.
"By the way, I will get engaged to the two younger ones after my grandson ascends the throne!" The old emperor looked at Cang Qiyuan and Xia Qingfeng.
"It all depends on the emperor's arrangements!" Cang Qiyuan and Xia Qingfeng expressed their stance together.
"Hahaha, okay!"
Ling Xiaoyu and Cang Lanruo looked at each other and smiled.
Next, they made detailed arrangements for the Zen position.
There was lively chatting and laughter in the royal study, but it was a pain for Ling Haowen and Ling Haoyang who had been waiting outside. Although the weather is warm, my legs hurt after standing for a long time!
Ling Haoyang couldn't bear it anymore, so he said to the little eunuch at the door: "Hurry up and inform your father, and tell me that my eldest brother and I will pay his respects to the emperor together."
"But the emperor said that no one can disturb me." The little eunuch said softly.
"Then go and call Eunuch Shen." Ling Haoyang said impatiently.
"Eunuch Shen is waiting on the emperor inside. I really can't go in!"
Ling Haoyang directly handed the young eunuch a bag of silver, "Go and think of a solution!"
The little eunuch weighed the money in his hand and said with a smile: "Then let me go and try it. When Eunuch Shen is changing the tea, I will tell him." After saying that, he turned around and walked in.
"Humph, eunuch." Ling Haoyang spat.
"Second brother, why is this necessary? My father is busy, so what's the point of us waiting?"
"Humph!" Ling Haoyang ignored him.
The little eunuch here entered the tea room, holding a bag of silver in both hands, and said to Eunuch Shen: "Grandpa, this is the silver given by the second prince."
Eunuch Shen narrowed his eyes and raised the corners of his mouth: "You did well, I'll reward you!"
The little eunuch quickly knelt down and said with a smile, "Thank you, Grandpa!"
