At this moment, the emperor directly excluded King Song. It can even be said that he has not even considered it, which also shows the emperor's attitude. I'm afraid that the emperor didn't pay much attention to the Song king and the concubine behind him. Otherwise, we should at least give the King of Song a chance, right?
At least for now, the emperor is only willing to choose between the King of Shu and the King of England, which is enough to explain some problems. Imperial Physician Guo knew that when the emperor finally made his choice, it would be when the crown prince's position as heir apparent was abolished. The emperor had good intentions this time. He was making a choice for the prince's future after he was deposed.
Throughout the dynasties, there was almost no good outcome for a prince who lost his position as crown prince. Although his father, the emperor, may not be able to do it, how many of the brothers who took over the throne are willing to let him go? Dying in depression is the best choice for these deposed princes. The emperor worked so hard to save the prince's life after a hundred years.
But, can this old friend of the emperor really get what he wants? Does he really know everything the prince has done over the years? And what is the truth about the assassination of the King of England? Who was behind the death of the three kings? If it was really the prince who did it, could he escape and get retribution?
The emperor's idea is good, but who can say clearly whether it will turn out to be a dream? The emperor is still here and has strong power, but he is still unable to restrain the overt and covert fights among the princes, which ultimately led to this incident. What's more, a hundred years later, everyone will have nothing to worry about?
In fact, the Imperial Physician Guo really wanted to persuade the emperor that if he succeeds to the throne a hundred years later and is not a man of great mind and skill, the situation is already out of control, no matter who takes the throne. Once you choose the wrong person, even if there is only one of these two things, there will only be two consequences.
Either the successor cannot suppress his brothers. In order to stabilize the imperial power, he killed his own brothers. In this way, it went against his painstaking efforts. Or, the Eight Kings Rebellion in the Western Jin Dynasty and the Xuanwu Gate Rebellion in the former Tang Dynasty will be re-enacted, with brothers fighting against each other and killing each other.
However, although Imperial Physician Guo was not very optimistic about the emperor's approach, Imperial Physician Guo, who was very well-connected in the city, would never say it out loud. It is better for mortals to have less involvement in royal affairs. Especially in this kind of battle for the right to inherit the rightful son, even he should try not to get involved as much as possible. Although it doesn't matter to me, after all, I still have a large family.
Moreover, I understand the emperor's thoughts. But are the emperor's thoughts really what he sees? I'm afraid not necessarily? Although he had known him for more than twenty years, the emperor rarely truly opened his heart in front of him. The power of a king is unpredictable, so there is no harm in being cautious.
Listening to the conversation between the emperor in the front palace and the summoned King of Shu, Imperial Physician Guo was full of thoughts. At this time, Huang Qiong, who had returned to Ting Xuexuan and was extremely depressed by the emperor's words, was warmly welcomed by his younger sister. When he saw Huang Qiong coming back, Shouyang, who was tracing red lines, didn't even bother to write, and trotted all the way to greet her.
Seeing Shouyang running over, Huang Qiong quickly picked her up. Good guy, I haven't seen you for a few days. This little guy seems to have gained a lot of weight, and his little face has become a lot rounder. It seems that this girl's life at her mother's house is not an ordinary one. Shouyang in his arms looked at Huang Qiong and said with a smile: "Brother Ninth, you are finally here. Shouyang has missed you these days."
Listening to the little sister's childlike words, although it was obvious that she was deceiving herself, Huang Qiong's previous depressed mood was still gone. In front of children, no one can live with a mask all the time. He smiled and twisted the nose of the little girl in his arms and said, "Little man, do you miss Ninth Brother, or do you miss Ninth Brother's delicious food?"
Huang Qiong's teasing made the little girl blush involuntarily. Lowering his head, he buried his head shyly in Huang Qiong's arms and said, "I really miss Ninth Brother. Just thinking about it, I thought that Ninth Brother's cooking is delicious. Shouyang and Father Huang also have Mother, I’ve said it many times. If you don’t believe me, ask mother.”
Seeing the little girl being exposed by him, she looked a little shy. Huang Qiong laughed and raised the girl above his head: "Brother Ninth doesn't need to ask your mother for a treat. I believe Shouyang's words. Okay, Brother Ninth will fulfill Shouyang's wish today and make pot-wrapped pork for Shouyang. There are lots and lots of other goodies.”
Hearing Huang Qiong's promise to cook delicious food, Shouyang's excited little face, which was riding on Huang Qiong's shoulders, turned into a smile. Huang Qiong raised his head and saw Jing Niang, who was practicing calligraphy with Shou Yang, looking at him with a smile. Thinking of what I had just said to coax my child, I couldn't help but blush and smile awkwardly.
When Jingniang came over to take Shouyang over, Huang Qiong shook her head and said, "Let this girl sit like this. Today I will be a big horse for Shouyang. She is still a child. Don’t push yourself too hard academically. We Shouyang are so smart, it’s okay to relax occasionally.”
After saying that, Huang Qiong looked at Jing Niang and said, "How is it? I was in a hurry when I entered the palace last time, and I didn't have time to talk to you in detail. I don't know if you are adaptable to the life in the palace? I know my mother's temperament. I'm afraid you discipline this girl more on weekdays. This girl looks quiet, but she is a child after all, so she is probably very naughty."
Seeing Huang Qiong asking about her life in the palace, Jingniang smiled slightly and said: "It's very good here. There is a queen who treats Jingniang very well. The emperor treats Jingniang well, and you don't have to worry about the troubles outside. And Princess Shouyang will accompany you. Jingniang is also very adaptable in the palace, so it’s a good thing that His Highness King Ying is thinking about it.”
Looking at the sincere expression on Jing Niang's face, it doesn't look like she's faking it. Knowing that she really adapted to life in the palace, Huang Qiong was relieved. Thinking of something, Huang Qiong looked at Jing Niang in front of him and said, "I'm going to Zhengzhou soon, and it's time to reveal some truths."
He is indeed a smart person. When Huang Qiong mentioned going to Zhengzhou, Jingniang immediately reacted. The last half of Huang Qiong's sentence made Jing Niang, who had been in more contact with Huang Qiong's mother and had become much calmer, even more excited. It's no wonder that Jing Niang was excited, knowing that her parents had been wronged, and that it would have been the same for anyone else.
Jing Niang looked a little excited. Huang Qiong shook her head and said: "Be calm. I will try my best to investigate some things, but I don't know how I can find out. During this period, please don't show it in the palace." . No matter what, he is still the son of his father."
After hearing Huang Qiong's instructions, Jing Niang nodded desperately. But the excited look could not calm down immediately. Seeing that she couldn't calm down for a while, Huang Qiong said: "Go back to the room and cry happily to vent the depression in your heart. Don't keep suppressing some things in your heart. But promise me, after venting it this time, you won't show it in the future. .”
After Huang Qiong finished speaking, Jing Niang took a deep look at Huang Qiong, covered her mouth, turned around and ran towards her room. Looking at her back, Huang Qiong sighed deeply. Just as Huang Qiong watched Jing Niang leave in a hurry, her mother's voice came: "She is very smart. You don't need to ask her to know some things."
When Huang Qiong turned around and looked at his mother who came behind him at some point, he shook his head and said: "My son knows that she is very smart, otherwise he would not send her to his mother. But if some things are true, It’s so easy to forget that you are no longer you, she is no longer her, and I am no longer me.”
"Some things are always suppressed in my heart, and something will happen sooner or later. It's better to let her vent, although I also know that people in the palace are not even qualified to cry. Just like you back then, and Now she, and maybe Queen Daxing. Mother, how many things have you hidden from me all these years?"
In response to Huang Qiong's words, his mother did not look at him. Instead, she turned her gaze to the plum forest in Tingxue Pavilion. After a long silence, she said: "There are some things that you should know. When ashes return to dust, dust will return to earth." I will let you know that day. But now, it’s not that time yet.”
Huang Qiong also fell silent at her mother's answer. He knew that if his mother didn't want to tell her, at least he wouldn't be able to ask. Shouyang, who was riding on Huang Qiong's shoulders at the moment, opened his beautiful big eyes and looked curiously at the mother and son who were silent at this time: "Mother, Brother Ninth, are you playing riddles with Shouyang?" ?”
Shouyang's words broke the silence at this time. Huang Qiong just remembered that there are some things that should not be discussed in front of children. He quickly put the young girl down, held her little hand and said, "Brother Ninth is not playing riddles with mother. Brother Ninth is just discussing with mother how to make delicious food for Shouyang later."
I heard my brother and mother discussing how to make delicious food for themselves. After Shouyang smiled sweetly, he stretched out his other little hand and took his mother up with him. Seeing Shouyang's heart-warming behavior, her mother touched her little head lovingly and led her towards the house.
Entering her mother's study, Huang Qiong patted Shouyang's little hand and asked her to continue painting the red queen. Then he said to his mother: "Son, I'm afraid I'm going to lead troops to Zhengzhou in the next few days. I'm afraid I won't be able to come back until the next year. This time I entered the palace to say goodbye to my mother. I don't know if my mother has any other instructions. "
After Huang Qiong's words fell, his mother did not answer him immediately, but remained silent for a long time before saying: "I didn't expect that I have avoided it for eighteen years, and I have let my son avoid it for eighteen years, but I have finally come to this point. Maybe this is the fate that is hard to escape from when you are born in heaven."
"Now that your father has made this determination, I'm afraid things have reached an irreversible point. Now that we've reached this stage, what can I say? Although I don't want your hands to be stained with the blood of my family, let alone Let you bear the charge of killing your brother. But your father chose you because he must have known that with your character, you would not be able to do that kind of thing."
"He was worried that if someone else went there, King Jing's house would be full of chickens and dogs. He couldn't even believe it in this matter. Before you come to me, your father should say I have already said everything. I don’t want to say anything. The only thing I hope is that when you go there, you can realize that God has a good life and do less killing and cruelty."
Her mother's words made Huang Qiong frown slightly. He feels more and more now that what happened back then may not be what it seems on the surface. Although what her mother revealed was only a few words, Huang Qiong still felt it again. Things between the mother, the old man, and Queen Daxing are by no means that simple.
It's just that the mother doesn't want to say it, so what can he, a son, do? Regarding her mother's golden silence, Huang Qiong could only smile bitterly and said: "Mother, my son promised his father that he would try his best to preserve the bloodline of his second brother. Apart from that, his father didn't give any instructions? As for whether he can do it? So, my son can only say that he will try his best."
