The emperor and the empress have been married for many years, and although there are considerations from the court situation, they have given birth to a pair of children together and have been together through thick and thin for many years, so they still have some feelings for each other.
The fact that he is treating the Queen's death so coldly now is definitely not out of personal emotion, but for his great cause.
Concubine Quan had some vague speculations in her heart, but it was not easy to publicize it casually before the situation was determined, so even Shuanghong did not say it clearly.
She was just thinking about another thing, so she took the girl's hand and chuckled: "Since you want to be my daughter, you should settle the matter as soon as possible. It's time to catch up." The Queen's funeral is not a big one, and it's not even a good time to have a drink. I just find a better day and salute in public. I will give them another half-year quota and call them together. HappyHappy, that’s all.”
Shuanghong hesitated and said: "My dear, is it not a good idea to do it at this time?"
The queen had just passed away, and the imperial concubine recognized her as her adopted daughter, and then generously gave her attendants...
Concubine Quan smiled and shook her head: "We won't go out and show off, it'll be fine."
She had another consideration that she didn't share.
The emperor... was probably going to make her his queen.
The imperial concubine may be able to recognize an adopted daughter at will, but the queen may not have such freedom.
Becoming Ming'er's concubine, or being her adopted daughter, these two paths were promised by Quan Guifei. Now that the latter has made a choice, she must fulfill it.
Even though she knew that His Majesty might be unhappy because of this, Concubine Quan did not want to let down this child who had shared the joys and sorrows with her.
She was even a little happy - this child had chosen a better path.
If Shuanghong chooses to be Ming'er's concubine, it's actually not bad, but it's not what Quan Guifei would like to see.
This child has grown up beside her since she was a child. She has always been worried about her own worries and worries. Concubine Quan also loves her very much in her heart, but no matter how much she loves her, she cannot surpass her own biological child. Blood and flesh, when one day she and Ming'er had a dispute about the harem, what should she do?
Concubine Quan asked herself, 80% of the time she would still favor her son.
But what if this child becomes his daughter?
Then there is no need to think about anything, just pamper her happily and choose a good husband for her. One day when the couple quarrels, she will be the first to stand up and seek justice for Shuanghong. (Pull off the frame)…
That day, the queen sent someone to summon her. Shuanghong was filled with shock and suspicion, and because she had a clear conscience, she did not conceal the truth about Concubine Quan.
And Concubine Quan did not stop her: "Even if the queen is defeated, she will not do anything that will lead to death. To say the least, even if she is defeated, she will not be implicated in you. Go and see, and listen. Listen to what she wants to say.”
Shuanghong responded.
After returning, I listened to what the Queen said to Concubine Quan, who was silent for a long time.
Finally he sighed, but said nothing.
At this moment, Shuanghong knelt down, raised her face and told the imperial concubine that she no longer wanted to be the sixth prince's concubine, but wanted to be the imperial concubine's adopted daughter and the sixth prince's adopted sister.
"The Queen is His Majesty's married wife. Especially in the end, it ended up like this. My background and intelligence are not as good as hers. What will happen in the future?"
"It would be better to be His Highness the Sixth Prince's sister and follow the current path to make a career. It will not only help him, but also live up to the friendship of the young man."
…
Under the cover of the empress' funeral ceremony, the news that Concubine Quan had adopted a new adopted daughter was not noticeable. When the emperor first heard about it, he only frowned slightly, but did not make any comment on it.
He carried out the previous plan step by step. On the second day after the queen's funeral, he ordered Prime Minister Jiang Maoyan to be the canonized envoy, Zhongshu Ling Li Yan to be the deputy envoy, and the concubine Quan to be the queen.
And because Queen Xiaohe's filial piety period had not yet come out, she just issued an edict first to clarify her successor's identity. After the filial piety period was over, the ceremony for conferring the queen was officially held.
He is so impatient, obviously not because he has the same feelings for the imperial concubine as mountains and seas, but because he cares not about wine, but about his storage!
On the third day after the canonization, the emperor officially issued a decree to appoint Zhou Ming, the sixth son of the emperor, as the crown prince.
The boot in mid-air fell to the ground, and everyone felt that the dust had finally settled.
The concubines in the harem diligently served the queen, and the royal concubines gathered around her. Ying Zheng finally began to have his own official team around him.
What, we only have a formal team now, so what are the hangers-on we recruited before?
The grass-roots team cannot be considered as simple as that!
He Lin annotated "The Chunqiu Gongyang Biography": "Crown Prince, Deputy Chief."
In layman's terms, the so-called crown prince is the deputy emperor.
There is and only one.
And the vast majority of princes definitely do not marry a wife from a famous family and then rely on their in-laws to gain a foothold in the court.
Is there such a prince?
Yes, but these are very few!
Once the country establishes the crown prince, it will be followed by the full wings of the crown prince, allowing him to become familiar with the operation and turnover of the court as quickly as possible. When he takes charge of the East Palace, he quickly builds up the official system of the East Palace.
What, what are the specific official offices?
Everything that is available in the imperial court should be available in the East Palace.
At least there must be a general framework.
Is it normal for Zaifu to be a teacher to the crown prince and teach him his words and deeds?
Is it normal to follow Miyagi's guard system and set up a prince's official in the East Palace who is responsible for guarding the East Palace?
Is it normal to follow the example of the emperor's servants and set up a prince and a concubine?
Not to mention Xianma, Yude, Literature, Xiaoshu...
Some of these people are the prime ministers of the dynasty, some are noble clan members, and some are literary scholars. When they enter the gate of the East Palace, they are innately marked with the East Palace. As a kind of vassal, they are integrated with the East Palace. A huge interest group.
When one is prosperous, both are prosperous; when one is lost, both are harmed!
The subordinate officials of the East Palace - this is the team that the crown prince should have, instead of pinning all hopes on his wife's family.
The emperor suppressed his son to death and gave it to a powerful Yue family - did he want a relative to usurp the throne after his death?
He's not a bad guy!
It is true that the current emperor has the idea of checking and balancing the government, but he is not someone who clings to power and refuses to let go. Before he decided on the prince, he had already decided on the team of the East Palace. Now this person The hole that had been dug long ago was finally filled with radishes, and he finally placed the radish he was looking for in with a comforting attitude.
Zhongshu Ling Li Yanrao had already suspected that when he actually learned that the emperor had ordered Prime Minister Jiang Maoyan to be the crown prince, he couldn't help but feel angry.
How come all the good things are his? !
Your Majesty, don’t love me too much! (no)
He asked someone to report the news to Gongsun Yi.
Even if the latter knew Li Yan's thoughts, he would inevitably feel depressed about it - Your Majesty, you are so unfair!
I am also working hard for you. I have to use my life to balance the public anger, but Jiang Maoyan has you to protect me!
Gongsun Yi was not angry, but he was not in a hurry to announce it widely at this time. He made a note in his heart and put it aside for the time being.
At the same time, as the sixth prince entered the East Palace, the disciples who initially followed him started to work together and became popular figures in the capital, especially the handsome Zhang Liang and the Yan family brothers who were born in the Hou Mansion. , and has become a popular choice for many high-ranking families to choose their son-in-law.
Gongsun Yi, who used to be the number one disciple of the Sixth Prince, is now in such dire straits that he doesn’t know where he is, so he will inevitably be mentioned and commented on.
Some people said that he returned to his hometown, some said that he went to another country, and some said that he lost his soul, fell into the water and died, becoming a lonely ghost...
These are quite normal.
Just slowly, as they spread from person to person, these words changed their flavor.
"(Whispering) You heard that Gongsun Yi was actually recommended to His Highness the Crown Prince by a certain big shot. Originally, His Highness the Crown Prince didn't want to use him, but later he agreed because he couldn't stand his favor!"
"(Surprised) Huh? Is there such a thing?!"
"(Whispering) Yes, otherwise, why did His Highness disappear without a trace as soon as he entered the East Palace? Because His Highness needed to win the support of that big shot at that time, but now he doesn't need it anymore!"
"...(mind turning) (suddenly enlightened) It makes sense!"
"(Doubtful) So, who is that big shot?"
"(Whispering) The person who can be called the Crown Prince and cannot be hindered by His Highness is of course the prime minister of the dynasty. Think about it again, who among the six prime ministers and assistants has ever openly stood up for Gongsun Yi?!"
"...(Surprised) Zhongshu Ling Li Yan?!"
"Yes, it's him!"
"...Ah. (trying to digest this gossip)"
It's pretty normal up to this point.
"...Have you heard? That Gongsun Yi has that kind of (emphasis added) relationship with Li Yan!"
"Someone saw Li Yan pressing Gongsun Yi against the wall and kissing him!"
"It is said that Li Yan even asked Gongsun Yi with red eyes, have you been sincere to me in the past few years?"
"It seems like we've known each other since we were teenagers?"
"I heard that Gongsun Yi is intersex! (Slaps thighs excitedly)"
"He also gave birth to a child for Li Yan!!"
"Hey, this is really... tsk tsk tsk!!!"
Gongsun Yi was staying at Li's house, completely unaware of the public opinion outside, let alone that he was already in the whirlpool of rumors.
It was just because of his keenness as a political strategist that he noticed that the people around him - that is, the Li family looked at him with something wrong - especially Li Yan's son.
The look was very strange, not like disgust, but definitely not respect or appreciation, but an indescribable surprise and complicated entanglement.
Gongsun Yi even discovered that someone was trying to spy on him while he was using the toilet.
He was furious—someone must be trying to drive a wedge between me and Zhongshu Ling!
Now he and I are still political allies, and he often sleeps with me. We are as close as brothers. There is absolutely no need for Li Yan to do this.
Gongsun Yi immediately told Li Yan about this - there may be an traitor who has infiltrated the Li family with the intention of destroying our alliance!
Li Yan: "..."
Li Yan: “…………”
Li Yan's expression is also very subtle.
When Gongsun Yi saw this, he immediately came to his senses and said, "Does your Majesty have something to hide?"
Li Yan: "..."
Li Yan looked hesitantly and told him the rumors that "Gongsun Yi is intersex" and "Yes, Gongsun Yi and Li Yan have a child" that were widely spread outside.
Gongsun Yi: "..."
