The national funeral was held as scheduled.
The empress personally led all the officials to send the old prince to the mausoleum, but Chen Guogong did not leave because of illness.
Such arrogance and wantonness, if Zhao An hadn't held him back, the empress would have killed the old fox and poked 10,000 transparent holes.
However, it is useless to be angry, the top priority is to save Qianyu.
Above the Golden Palace, all civil and military officials were waiting for Chen Guogong to arrive belatedly.
Qian Yu, who was kneeling on the ground, gritted his teeth and barely suppressed the urge to kill under Zhao An's eyes.
"Your Majesty, the old prince Bintian, the whole country is mourning, but the southwest..."
"Chen Guogong!"
Qian Yu stood up suddenly, his eyes piercingly cold, "My father has recently lost his life! I am serving in Beijing, please understand."
Chen Guogong said with a smile but not a smile: "I know that the young prince is kind-hearted, so I will recommend a suitable person to your majesty to replace the young prince to guard the southwest. As long as your majesty gives you the order."
After all, he still stared at the only military power in the hands of the empress.
As long as this troublemaker is removed, he can cause trouble.
Qian Yu shook his head and said: "I know more about the affairs in the southwest than the Duke. My father has conquered the people outside the country through long-term campaigns. As long as they don't take the initiative to attack, they will not be rebellious. Therefore, the little king plans to keep his filial piety in the capital." Three years, and I will return to the southwest after three years. As for defense, I don’t need to worry about it. My father made deployments in many places when he came to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
"This statement is wrong. How can there be no generals in the army? Over time, things will change."
"Your Excellency, are you saying that my father is incompetent and that I, Qianyu, have rebellious intentions?"
Qian Yu's tone suddenly rose, and all the officials were shocked when they heard this.
Zhao An secretly sighed. Although he taught this boy how to deal with Duke Zhen, he didn't expect him to be so stubborn!
The empress didn't say anything, and looked at Chen Guogong's ugly face quietly.
As domineering as an old fox, he probably never dreamed that someone would dare to challenge him in this court!
The Golden Palace is quiet.
Chen Guogong didn't speak, so all the officials naturally didn't dare to talk to him.
Qian Yu continued indifferently: "I advise the Duke not to interfere in the defense of the southwest, lest someone with intentions say something detrimental to the Duke."
"My young prince, what should I do if something happens in the southwest?"
"The soldiers will come to cover up the water and earth. If the door is broken down, I am willing to hand over the head on my neck."
Qian'an didn't give any face, and just said it to death.
Upon hearing this, Chen Guogong said to the empress: "Your Majesty, military and national affairs cannot be tolerated as trivial matters. Three years is too long. We should send people to stabilize the situation, lest the news of the old prince's death spread back to the southwest and the alien beasts rebel again."
"I second the proposal."
The censors and officials in the censorship station are all flatterers, but they are very good at seizing the opportunity and come out to support the fire.
Qian Yu laughed loudly, "Chen Guogong! My father has been in the army for more than 20 years, and you can't even look down on the arrangements he made!"
A few words, full of hatred!
The huge golden palace suddenly became tense.
Seeing that a conflict was about to break out between the two sides, Zhao An quickly gave the empress a look, and the latter stood up appropriately, "Needless to say, the top priority is to stabilize people's hearts and eliminate the impact of the old prince's death. As for the southwest, the young prince can If a letter is given to a close friend, nothing will happen in the short term. What does Chen Guogong think?"
She gave enough face.
Chen Guogong was silent for a moment, and finally glanced at Zhao An quietly and said: "What your Majesty said is true. I just obey your orders."
A fight may seem to be over, but it's just the beginning.
The empress continued: "I can understand the death of the old king and the sadness of all the ministers, but I have good news to announce. The empress is pregnant with a dragon heir."
"Your Majesty has blood!"
"When?"
The officials exploded, and instantly no one discussed matters in the northwest.
However, Chen Guogong frowned. He was not as happy as the ministers expected, but instead looked a bit gloomy.
Zhao An took in his reaction in his eyes.
It’s okay to be unhappy!
The old fox will have a headache next. The queen will definitely plan the future for the dragon heir in her belly. To put it bluntly, it will only take a few days for the father and daughter to turn against each other.
"Your Majesty, I am feeling unwell and have to leave first."
After Chen Guogong finished speaking, he left the Golden Palace without waiting for the empress's consent.
The ministers were even more confused. It was a happy thing for the Queen to have a dragon seed, but the Duke was not happy about it.
Only a few courtiers looked at Chen Guogong's retreating back and fell into deep thought.
Zhao An looked at Chang Ming, who was wearing eunuch uniform and hiding near the side hall. The latter nodded and walked quickly towards the harem.
The empress announced the news, and Chen Guogong must go to Ningkun Palace to see Chen Yuru. The old fox was so bold that he could do anything.
"Your Majesty, don't waste time, I have to go to Ningkun Palace."
Zhao An whispered a reminder, and the empress immediately announced her withdrawal from the court.
Returning to the imperial study, Zhao An was grabbed by the empress before he could go out. She reminded her sternly: "Be careful. The old fox has not achieved his goal. The empress is pregnant. He is filled with evil spirits and worries and has no one to vent to." , I’m afraid I’ll make things difficult for you.”
"Hey, Your Majesty, are you caring about your slaves?"
"What time has it been, and you're still in the mood to joke!"
The empress looked sulky, but Zhao An was happy, patted his chest and strode out of the imperial study.
Outside Ningkun Palace, lotus leaves guard the door and no one is allowed to enter.
Zhao An pulled her to the corner, and she said with a wry smile: "The Duke has just arrived, and I dare not stop him. I don't know what he is saying to His Majesty right now. I advise you to wait until he leaves before going to see the Empress."
He Ye likes Zhao An's "craftsmanship", and his words of comfort seem sincere.
Zhao An didn't care so much. He came here just to give Chen Guogong eye drops. How could the father and daughter break up if he didn't act out a bitter drama?
"Slave, Zhao An wishes to see the empress."
Zhao An pretended not to know that Chen Guogong was there, stood in front of the door and shouted pretendingly.
In the hall, Chen Guogong was sitting in danger, while Chen Yuru was kneeling on the ground. When she heard the shouts, she became a little anxious. Unfortunately, He Ye was not there, and she had no one to deliver the message.
Chen Guogong said with a half-smile, "Daughter, isn't this Eunuch Zhao a famous person around His Majesty? Why did he come to you?"
"Perhaps His Majesty knows that my daughter is pregnant and wants her to go there."
Chen Yuru made a random excuse, but actually she didn't know what she was doing!
Chen Guogong really wanted to meet Zhao An, but when he noticed that his daughter looked uneasy, he immediately signaled to open the door.
Chen Yuru stood up with a dark face, opened the palace door and glared at Zhao An with a bit of hatred, "Slave, if you are here to deliver a message, just say it directly."
"My dear, Your Majesty knows that you are pregnant with Longzi. Longyan is very happy and wants you to go over and discuss reopening the East Palace."
Zhao An deliberately raised his voice. Now not only Chen Yuru heard it, but also Chen Guogong in the room. His face froze and he called out to come in and answer.
