There are two most important conditions for Zheng Ji and Tao Jingyuan to reach an alliance.
The first is that Tao Jingyi came to Jingzhao Wuge; the second is to help Concubine Tao Xian.
The Tao family in Northern Xinjiang was in charge of the military, and had a hundred thousand soldiers and horses in the Zhenbei Protectorate. The concubine Xian was one of the four concubines, and she also gave birth to a tenth prince. Anyone would think that the tenth prince would have a chance to ascend to Dabao.
Especially since the tenth prince was still so young, while Emperor Yongning was in his prime.
Giving full support to the tenth prince to ascend the throne is what most people would do.
Zheng Ji himself would inevitably have such ambitions, but Tao Jingyuan obviously does not.
He was very aware of the crisis hidden under this huge temptation. He knew that the Tao family was in deep trouble and was trying to find ways to save themselves.
This rare sobriety and unique vision really made her feel ashamed.
She might not have understood it before, but after one more lifetime, what else does she still not understand?
The prince enjoyed a virtuous reputation in the court, was born in the middle palace, and was highly relied upon by his father. Under such circumstances, even if the tenth emperor brother had left the palace and opened a palace, it would be extremely difficult to compete with the prince.
Nowadays, the tenth prince is only a little prince of six or seven years old. Whether he can live to adulthood is still unknown.
The gray line of grass and snakes can lead to hidden dangers thousands of miles away. This is an essential skill for generals in the army. How could Tao Jingyuan not understand?
However, when the tenth prince arrives at Dabao, is this really the best choice for the Tao family in Northern Xinjiang?
Not necessarily.
The reason why the Tao family is called the Tao family of Northern Xinjiang and is respected and supported by so many people in Northern Xinjiang is because the Tao family wholeheartedly protects Northern Xinjiang and the people of Northern Xinjiang.
Military power is a weapon they use to protect, not a tool to climb.
Tao Jingyuan saw this very clearly.
What's more, even if the tenth emperor's brother becomes a great treasure in the future, the Tao family in Northern Xinjiang will become the home of relatives and will be caught in endless court battles.
Throughout the history of the dynasties, I have never heard of any family whose relatives were able to take charge of the military and still remain in peace and stability.
What Tao Jingyuan seeks is not the glory of one generation, but that the Tao family can flourish for a long time.
And to make Concubine Xian stop competing for favor, she wanted Concubine Xian to wake up as well.
It seems that Tao Jingyuan is very clear about his granddaughter's character, and also knows that the Tao family's hidden danger lies in this granddaughter.
In the previous life, Tao Jingyi was the only one supporting the Tao family, which has already confirmed this.
Whether it was because of her alliance with Tao Jingyuan or for Tao Jingyi's sake, she had to do this.
However, she had no contact with Concubine Xian, so she had no choice but to ask Concubine Xian for this matter.
After returning to the present day, she already knew clearly that the mother-in-law was hiding her clumsiness - also, the mother-in-law was born in a businessman, but was eventually named a noble concubine, how could she be really innocent?
The mother-in-law knows everything.
Especially when it comes to the fights between concubines in the harem, the mother-in-law knows much better than she does.
Only the mother concubine can make Concubine Tao Xian sober and pull her out of the quagmire of fighting for favor.
But she didn't expect that the mother-in-law would do it to this extent and do it so thoroughly!
The mother-in-law is not doing this for Concubine Tao Xian, the mother-in-law is doing this for her!
"Your Highness, this old servant's heart is beating fast. My dear...what should I do next?"
Li Xing'en really couldn't be as unfazed as His Highness, and felt that the brocade handkerchief in his hand was no longer silky.
Zheng Ji thought for a while and said: "The mother-in-law deliberately made herself fall out of favor, which proves that the mother-in-law has already thought of a way out. Besides, didn't Manager Qian also say so? Let everyone calm down."
Before his father ordered his mother and concubine to be demoted and grounded, Qian Gu had already sent a letter telling him the whole story.
In this way, Zheng Jicai did not lose his mind and rushed into the palace regardless.
The mother-in-law has already made a plan, and she cannot let the mother-in-law fall short.
"But, my dear... why did she do this?" Li Xing'en still didn't understand.
He has been in the palace for too long and has seen too much
The fate of many concubines after they fell out of favor.
The blood washed away layer by layer in the Yeting Bureau fully illustrates that no concubine will end well if she falls out of favor.
When the empress turned from a noble concubine to a concubine, she undoubtedly fell from the clouds. He really had unspeakable worries.
Is there anything that can only be accomplished if the empress falls out of favor?
"Concubine, she is actually not inferior." Zheng Ji replied, "Besides, there is only one mother and concubine in Fuqing Palace, so there is no distinction between the main position."
Zheng Chuan's biological mother was still just a beauty until her death.
Li Xing'en felt that the reason why the concubine's status was low was because his mother's concubine had been named a noble concubine since his father ascended the throne.
"My mother-in-law is here for this palace, and also for the Jiang family." She said calmly, but the beautiful face that was very similar to her mother-in-law was slowly covered with frost.
The Jiang family is the richest family, plus the contribution it has made in opening up the trade route in Jiannan Road, it is already a raging fire. Plus she...
She has already entered the top three martial arts arenas, and the concubine knows her determination and will enter the arena to compete for the top spot no matter what. Regardless of whether she can get the top spot, the concubine wants to clear as many obstacles as possible for her.
What is her obstacle?
In the eyes of the mother-in-law, she is the emperor's only favorite, the Jiang family's wealth, and the Jiang family's power to cook oil.
The mother concubine has angered the father, and she is no longer the concubine Jiang who only dotes on the harem. Everything attached to the concubine because of the mother concubine's sole favor will gradually melt away, which is equivalent to pulling out the firewood underneath.
Firstly, this can suppress the raging arrogance of the Jiang family; secondly, it can also clarify the intentions of certain people; thirdly, it can rectify the honor she may have.
If she could still win the title of leader in the martial arts field when her mother and concubine fell out of favor, who could say that she won it because of the dignity of a princess and the favor of her father?
Whether it's suppressing the Jiang family's arrogance, discerning people's hearts, or clearing her name, in the end it's all about building up strength for her.
The mother-in-law has really good intentions for her!
Even though... in her opinion, there is no need to do this, but since the mother-in-law has done it, how can she not accept this kindness?
That's why she stayed in Princess Changding's mansion.
"But, but..." Li Xing'en couldn't close his mouth after hearing this. He really didn't know what to say.
What on earth did the empress do that allowed the emperor to completely abandon the favor he had received for more than ten years and punish her like this?
But this punishment didn't seem to really hurt the Queen.
Your Highness's place has not been affected and everything is as usual.
This...what on earth is going on?
From what His Highness said, this was indeed the Empress’s deliberate act. The Emperor’s reaction was all part of the Empress’s calculations.
But the emperor is not a puppet, so how can the empress be sure that everything will be fine in the end?
It is easy to fall out of favor, but difficult to regain favor...
Zheng Ji glanced at him and said calmly: "My mother-in-law only came into contact with a scandal when my father ascended the throne."
No, it's not appropriate to touch her. The mother and concubine couldn't even enter Cining Palace, so how could she touch her?
"So, I am going to enter the palace now." Zheng Ji said.
The mother-in-law has already done this. If she wants the mother-in-law to stay safely in Fuqing Palace, she must enter the palace.
However, just when she was ready, someone suddenly came to Princess Changding's mansion.
"First update!"
