In the end, Concubine De relied on the eunuch's full support to reluctantly enter the Wende Hall. After entering Wende Hall, Huang Qiong waved away several eunuchs. Then he said to Concubine De: "I don't know that Concubine De did not hesitate to violate the order set by the emperor and come to the Wende Palace to find me. She also paid such a great gift. I really don't dare to accept it. If anything happens, Concubine De directly Just ask."
Hearing Huang Qiong's words, Concubine De couldn't help but cursed in her heart: "You bitch, why are you pretending to be a big-tailed wolf here, pretending to be confused with me? Why am I kneeling here with you today? Do you really not know about this matter? And I have been kneeling outside your bitch’s door for a whole morning, and you really don’t know anything about it? Who will believe it? "
But now, although I hate Huang Qiong and her son so much in my heart. But he also knew that as long as Huang Qiong didn't spit out his words, his father's matter would never be resolved. If the prince is angered, he may not be able to get this nondescript, even some ironic articles and posthumous titles. Then my old father might not be able to live peacefully in another world.
To say that this concubine is actually a capable person, much better than her arrogant but useless son. When it was time to bow his head, facing Huang Qiong's inquiry, he put on a pitiful expression on his face, which could even be said to be a look of pity for him. No matter how much she scolds her in her heart, she has been upgraded to the status of old lady, and the expression on her face is not bad at all.
Concubine De said pitifully: "Your Highness, my father has been an official for more than fifty years. Although he is not as good as those from a family full of loyal military commanders. But he has also served three generations of emperors in the Qi Dynasty. He has worked hard throughout his life and dare not slack off. He was devoted to the imperial court. Over the years, even if there is no merit, there is still hard work, right? Now that the old man has unfortunately passed away, I would like to ask Your Highness to support him in this matter."
"I also know that although our mother and son cannot be regarded as enemies in the eyes of His Highness, they can be regarded as equals. The King of Song has also caused a lot of trouble for His Highness. But whether His Highness the Crown Prince hates our mother and son, it has nothing to do with the family. Please also ask Your Highness, seeing that you have firmly established your position as Crown Prince, and seeing that the King of Song is a biological brother, I will show my dignity this time and bring honor to the whole family."
"We don't dare to count on the posthumous gift from the Grand Master. It's fair to assume that the Emperor didn't say anything about the burial in the imperial mausoleum. But please consider this posthumous title again. Wen is the highest posthumous title for a civil servant. We don't Dare to hope. My father is full of talents and knowledge, and has presided over the imperial examination many times. Since the emperor came to the throne, all classic historical books are written by my father. This word "wencheng" should be considered worthy. "
"Even Wen Cheng can't do it, but my father has worked hard for the court for so many years, presided over many examinations, and selected many young talents for the court. At least one Wen Zhong can still be given. As long as His Highness the Crown Prince agrees, I guarantee that he will I restrain the King of Song from causing any trouble to His Highness from now on, and let His Highness do his bidding. Your Highness, you can’t kill someone without a nod, so please be more noble this time.”
Regarding Concubine De's request, Huang Qiong ignored Concubine De. Instead, he stood in front of Concubine De, looking at this person who was once so domineering in the harem. Although he is over forty-five or sixty-years-old, he is extremely well-maintained. Although he couldn't wear mourning in the palace, he still looked fit in plain clothes. Her appearance is quite beautiful, but her thin lips and prominent cheekbones reveal her mean character and womanhood.
It wasn't until he looked at Concubine De that his hair stood on end that Huang Qiong smiled faintly and said: "Concubine De, the matter of posthumous titles for ministers seems to be a matter of government rather than family affairs in the harem. Even if it involves Concubine De's father, this is Government affairs. Even if I want to ask for mercy, it seems that my brother should come instead of Concubine De in person. And according to the iron law of Daqi, those who interfere with politics in the harem will be killed without mercy."
"Empress De Fei, don't you know what you will face if you do this? With the behavior of Empress De Concubine today, I can even take your father's place and dethrone you as concubine right now. The consequences of this will be unbearable for Empress De Concubine. Didn't you think about it this morning when you were kneeling outside Tingxue Xuan? Did you not think about it, or did you rely on your position to do it knowingly and unscrupulously? "
"What's more, in the eyes of the few, the old man has been studying knowledge all his life. Although he has served as the examiner of the joint examination many times, he has never been the official seal officer of the three provinces and six ministries. Although he was a veteran of three dynasties, he only served as an official for decades. In the pile of old papers. Although the historical classics have been studied thoroughly, they did not give the court any advice to impeach a corrupt official. This official's behavior is extremely harmonious."
"According to the old man's style, in my opinion, the two words Wen and He are very appropriate. I don't know what dissatisfaction there is with the posthumous title chosen by the old man, Concubine De, as well as the old man's family members. Yes. It is a rule passed down from ancient times to decide the posthumous title based on the person. As for the others, I have given you the kindness I should give you. Some people should not be too pushy. "
Listening to Huang Qiong's cold words, Concubine De was obviously very angry. How could she not know that it is taboo to interfere in politics in the harem of this dynasty? Once offended, almost no one would end well, except for Emperor Gaozong's concubine Xian. This time, it was most appropriate for his son to come to the palace to plead for mercy. But the current situation forced her to do this. Who made King Song refuse to come?
And she thought that as long as she lowered her worth, she would look humble. Fortunately, she was his concubine, so she knelt there to beg for mercy. This was considered a favor to the prince, so he should be more generous. Improve the dignity of your family, don't go too far. But he didn't expect that this person would not give him this face. He kept talking and said that Wen He was more in line with his father.
Isn't he clearly accusing his father of doing nothing as an official for so many years? This made Concubine De so angry that she almost vomited blood. Just out of anger, this concubine really had some courage at the critical moment. She knew or didn't know whether the emperor was deliberately hiding from her. She couldn't find the emperor anywhere now. The only one who can solve this matter is the bitch in front of me.
If it cannot be resolved as soon as possible, when the posthumous title of Ming'er is announced to the world through an explicit edict, my family will become a big joke in the world. During his lifetime, my father had painstakingly used himself to host the examinations many times, and the successful students and the huge network of relationships he had organized would also be wiped out. Those who are waiting for their own family may not be too far away from having their homes confiscated. At this time, it is obviously not worth the gain to be angry with him.
Seeing Huang Qiong's uncompromising attitude and the coldness coming from his bones. At the beginning of the day, she pretended to be a pitiful concubine and had to kneel down again. But they saw Huang Qiong holding his hands behind his back, turning around and no longer looking at her, saying coldly: "Don't try to kidnap me with your non-existent morality. It's good that you are my concubine, but I and you are even more different. The relationship between king and minister.”
"If you still want to kneel, go out and kneel at Li's main entrance. Kneeling in front of me will really stain my eyes. Because my father is still here, I don't want to openly quarrel with you. If you are still so arrogant, don't you? Come on, don’t say that I am really rude. Since I took charge of the country last year, you and your son have done many shameful things in private. You know it in your heart. "
"If you still want to keep your position as concubine and your son who thinks he is hiding behind the scenes and doesn't know what he did, then this matter ends here. If you continue to pester me, I will hand over something directly. In the hands of my father. I want to see how you condone the corruption of your family and prey on the common people. What is the crime of the King of Song who killed his brother with his younger brother and bribed an assassin to assassinate the crown prince?"
Huang Qiong said these words coldly, and Concubine De was stunned. After the King of Song accepted the surrender of the Chu family, he secretly ordered the Chu family to hire a murderer to assassinate Huang Qiong, but Concubine De did not know about it. The only thing she knew was that her son had been very generous with his actions for a while. He changed his habit of going to her palace to cry about his poverty all day long. And where the money came from, the people she placed in Prince Song's Mansion didn't know.
The person she placed next to King Song only told her that King Song had been interacting with some unknown people during those days. Otherwise, he and Prince Teng would have fun in his mansion all day long. His actions are becoming more and more absurd. A few days ago, the King of Song Dynasty suddenly spent a lot of money and bought a lot of singing and dancing girls from unknown sources, including a few expensive Persian orchids.
He also used these concubines to trade with King Teng. In addition to Princess Teng, everyone in Prince Teng's palace who was a little bit pretty, including Prince Teng's concubines, were all tainted by him. And of course, many of the concubines he bought were given to Prince Teng who liked to be unmanned. The two of them even went so far as to hide in the Song Palace or the Teng Palace in broad daylight, exchanging their concubines with them.
A few days ago, the Song Prince's Mansion and the Teng Prince's Mansion carried several people to the outskirts of the city. Regarding these matters, Concubine De had reprimanded King Song more than once, but it was still of no use. When asked where he got the money for such a squandering, he refused to tell him even to death. It's just that Concubine De thought that her son just liked women. But he didn't expect that he would assassinate the prince.
Even for this prince, their mother and son used to look down upon him, and they even refused to admit it in private. But whether they admit it or not, Huang Qiong is the crown prince who was conferred by the emperor himself. Assassinating the prince of the country, even if he is not punished with death, he will inevitably be imprisoned by seizing the title. Especially after the previous years of killing each other between Nian Jing, King Duan, and the deposed prince, this emperor was assassinated.
Nowadays, we will never condone this kind of thing once it is discovered. And she also knows what kind of virtuous concubine her son is. You know, King Song can do that kind of thing. This Lord will not deceive Himself on this matter. If this master really brought this matter to the old man, it would be impossible to say whether his son's title or even his life could be saved.
Although she was just a concubine, she had been married to the emperor for more than 20 years. Maybe it was to win over her natal family, or maybe she was really satisfied with her appearance. After all, she had been favored before and knew the emperor's temperament very well. He knew that once the matter reached the emperor, his son would really have no hope. If the title is really abolished and imprisoned in Zongzheng Temple, then everything will be over.
The emperor may be tolerant of everything, but he will never be tolerant on this matter. Especially after what happened the year before last, there will be no tolerance. Thinking of this, Concubine De was like a dog whose back was broken, and couldn't help but collapse to the ground. The matter of fighting for his old father's posthumous title has long been forgotten. The most urgent task is how to keep the King of Song and his position.
Her mother's family is nothing, but her son is her hope. He only has one son left now. If he is imprisoned, what hope does he have in the future? As worthy of her family background, even though she is a woman, she is somewhat decisive. In just a short moment, Concubine De immediately separated the inside and outside clearly. His head kept spinning, thinking about how to save his son.
