In the imperial study room, the light was dim, and it was windy outside, as if it was going to rain.
The rumbling thunder rolled over the head from far to near, dull and depressing
Dial the candle brighter and brighter to illuminate everyone's face. Emperor Xiaochun really wants to see clearly the true face of each face.
All the princes, concubines in the harem, and the courtiers guarding Jin'an were pushed and pushed into the hall. They looked at the emperor and empress sitting at the top, with sadness, helplessness and fear on their faces.
I am very sad and heartbroken. This is the first civil strife in Daye since the founding of the dynasty, and it actually broke out in the imperial study room.
It would be a lie to say there is no shame.
"Your Majesty, it's time to take medicine."
Zheng Huan's voice was as ethereal as a ghost, "I heard that Your Majesty was overworked and suffered from spleen and stomach disorders and occasionally had convulsions, coma and other symptoms. I specially told the Imperial Hospital to prepare a prescription for Your Majesty. I have not served Your Majesty in person for many years, and I feel guilty. Today, I Let me serve you the decoction."
Without further ado, he ordered someone to bring the prepared soup and medicine.
Emperor Xiaochun thought that there were people from Zheng Huan in the imperial hospital, but among the ministers standing in front of him, how many of them were in Cao's camp but their hearts were in Han.
"What kind of decoction is this? Your Majesty's body is not suitable for you. How can you use the medicine at will?"
The queen stood up and scolded Zheng Huan angrily, her hands trembling with anger, "This is the imperial study room, so how can you allow me to point fingers?"
Before Zheng Huan could speak, Emperor Xiaochun stretched out his hand to hold the queen: "Yaya, sit down and don't be angry. I think Zheng Aiqing is also worried about my health. I must accept the filial piety from my ministers."
"His Majesty."
"Father."
The queen had tears in her eyes and everyone tried to dissuade her, but he interrupted them all. He raised his eyes again, his eyes were clear and there was no fear at all.
He stretched out his hand to pick up the decoction presented by the young eunuch, but Zheng Huan stopped him: "Your Majesty, I said, I will serve your Majesty in taking the medicine."
As he spoke, he heard a "choking" sound. Zheng Huan's sword was sheathed, and the sound of heavy armor and iron boots came closer step by step. He stretched out his hand to pick up the soup, knelt on one knee, and poured out the soup spoon by spoon. Feed it to Emperor Xiaochun.
The queen turned away and wiped away her tears. Everyone in the palace bowed their heads. No matter how angry or hateful they were, there was nothing they could do at this moment.
The humiliation of the emperor made Zheng Huan feel refreshed.
After taking the medicine, Emperor Xiaochun said: "My jade body is not in good condition, and I feel tired after just sitting for these hours. Everyone, from now on, all matters in the court will be handled by the general. The queen and I need to rest, and take a good rest." Rest.”
After saying this, he took the queen's hand and the couple looked at each other.
"Your Majesty, you must not do this." An old minister stood up to stop him, "That traitorous minister has been plotting for a long time. Your Majesty, please don't give up."
"Yes, Your Majesty. All the veterans are standing with Your Majesty and Daye. Your Majesty, please think twice."
The ministers lifted their robes and knelt down, begging the emperor and empress to save Daye.
Emperor Xiaochun looked over and saw that more than half of the people were kneeling down, and a few others were standing upright.
"Any objections?"
The emperor's eyes swept across these people, and they looked at each other and said:
"Your Majesty, I thought that since your Majesty's body is not healed, it is better to rest and have a good life. The general has worked hard and achieved great results, and he is a member of your Majesty's family. Why not take charge of the affairs on your behalf?"
"This is nonsense." The kneeling man stood up and said angrily: "Even if His Majesty's dragon body is not in good condition, the acting government has assistant ministers, a cabinet, and all the princes and His Highnesses. When will it be the turn of a treacherous minister and traitor?"
"I think you should just talk about your virtues." Not to be outdone, the man sneered: "Your Majesty has the final say in acting in government affairs. Your Majesty has authorized the general, how can you allow you to say anything? The general protects the family and the country, and the treacherous ministers and traitors I think this crime is yours."
"you……"
The two sides were at war with each other and were about to quarrel. Emperor Xiaochun said calmly: "Everyone, please stop fighting. I have made up my mind. Everyone has worked hard these days. Let's take a rest. The queen and I..."
"His Majesty."
A sharp female voice prepared Emperor Xiaochun's words. Zheng Wanren walked up to Danbi, gave a shallow salute to the emperor and said:
"Your Majesty is old, and it's time for the queen to retire after her achievements. If your majesty has plans to appoint a new queen, she may be able to protect this country forever."
"Zheng Wanren." The queen sneered, "If you want to be queen, just say so."
"Yes, I just want to be the queen, and it's my turn to be the queen." Zheng Wanren said aggressively, "Your Majesty, do you think so?"
Emperor Xiaochun looked at her with contempt and disappointment in his eyes.
"The Queen is the mother of the world. It goes without saying that she has both ability and political integrity. It's up to you. What do you have?" The Queen sneered: "Without brains and virtue, she clings to dragons and phoenixes, and is jealous. She has neither talent, virtue nor mind. It's really despising."
The phoenix eyes moved across Zheng Wanren's face and looked out the window.
There was a heavy rain, and the world between heaven and earth turned into chaos. The sky became darker and darker, and it seemed that the day was about to turn into night.
"From the first day you entered the house, Zheng Wanren, you have always competed with me and provoked me at every turn. I have never thought about competing with you for anything, but you have refused to let me go. It has become more and more serious over the years." The queen's face. There was a trace of compassion on his face, "Zheng Wanren, you think you are very smart, but in fact, you can't see through anything but you want everything."
"So what if you can't see through it?" Zheng Wanren sneered: "Successful king and defeated villain, is it your turn to speak now? Now, I got my wish, and I did it."
The queen sneered: "You did it, do you think you did it? What did you do, do you want your mother to honor the world? You are so stupid, Zheng Wanren, you are happy too early, you are scheming, and sooner or later you will reap the consequences."
"I'm scheming?" Zheng Wanren moved closer to Emperor Xiaochun, "Yes, I am scheming. I'm scheming against Your Majesty because Your Majesty plotted against me first. Your Majesty, do you think I'm right?"
Emperor Xiaochun said nothing, sighed helplessly and shook his head.
"Your Majesty." Zheng Wanren still didn't give up, "I have always wanted to ask your Majesty something. Has your Majesty ever treated me sincerely?"
Emperor Xiaochun raised his head and looked at the still beautiful and bright woman in front of him. For a moment, he remembered that summer more than ten years ago, the charming and beautiful girl by the lotus pond. At that time, Zheng Wanren was simple and lively... Somehow, Step by step, we got to where we are today.
Emperor Xiaochun nodded: "My noble concubine was once the interpreter who understood my heart best. No matter how irritable and tiring the government was, as long as I saw Wan'er, all my worries disappeared. But...unknowingly, my noble concubine got lost. Gone, never coming back.”
"Your Majesty said it well. If you want to blame me, you should blame me for taking advantage of my concubine, your brother, and Feng'er."
"I have never used you, Wan'er, why do you think so." Emperor Xiaochun's voice was choked with sobs. "What you want is nothing more than the supreme power. Now, it's all given to you."
The aloof emperor, who was once an arrogant general, seemed much older at this moment. He took the queen's hand and stood up, stepped down from the throne, and headed towards the back courtyard.
Is this what she wished for? Zheng Wanren herself doesn’t know. She laughs and sheds tears. Is she happy to get all this? I'm afraid I can't tell clearly now.
There was a thunder above the head, waking everyone up.
Zheng Huandao: "Sister, no need to say more, whatever you want, I will let you get it as a brother."
"Your Majesty, please stay." Zheng Huan called to the Emperor and the Empress, "Our ceremony is not over yet. Please be patient and calm, Your Majesty and the Empress."
The emperor and empress looked at each other and stopped.
Zheng Huan pulled Zheng Wanren up to Danbi, stood in that position, and said:
"Everyone, I just heard that His Majesty has issued a decree that from now on, I will handle the affairs of the government on my behalf."
He turned around and looked at Emperor Xiaochun, "Your Majesty, you seem to have forgotten one thing. Should you also present the jade seal? Otherwise, how can you manage your affairs legitimately?"
The wolf's ambition is exposed.
"Your Majesty, you can't do that."
"The jade seal is a symbol of imperial power. Zheng Huan, there is no need to hand over the jade seal when acting in government affairs."
"Your Majesty, I can't give it."
"Father, you can't do that."
…
The kneeling ministers tried to dissuade him one after another. Everyone knew that once the jade seal was handed over to Zheng Huan, it would mean a change of imperial power or even a change of dynasty.
"Zheng Huan, you are a thief, you have forced His Majesty to come here, you are a traitor and traitor to the enemy..."
Someone stood up and pointed at Zheng Huan's nose and scolded him. This was his most taboo word. Zheng Huan immediately became furious. He stepped down from Danbi and drew his sword and slashed at him. The old minister fell to the ground with his head missing and blood splattered on the spot.
In this way, Zheng Huan killed an important court official in full view of the public.
The strong smell of blood filled the hall, and blood flowed into the cracks between the bricks. People nearby moved their steps subconsciously, for fear of being contaminated by the bright red dirt.
Soon several armored soldiers came in, collected the body, wrapped it in sacks, carried it out and threw it away.
A life was lost just like that.
Emperor Xiaochun suppressed the grief in his heart and said: "My dear friends, please don't try to persuade me again, please don't try to persuade me anymore. I have made up my mind and will return the jade seal immediately."
He didn't want to see anyone die from this dispute again.
The eldest companion encountered the jade seal and came to Emperor Xiaochun. He took the jade seal and said: "My Li family will never give up the lives of the people and ministers for rights, but..."
He glanced at Li Luanfeng who was standing in the corner and hesitated: "Should this jade seal be handed over to the general, or should it be given directly to Feng'er?"
This sentence has profound meaning.
If Zheng Huan takes over directly, it means that his intention to seize power is obvious. At least so far, he is using the banner of the second prince Li Luanfeng to force the palace. Then this jade seal should be handed over to Li Luanfeng. However, will Zheng Huan agree?
Emperor Xiaochun gave this problem to the uncle and nephew, let's see how they fight.
The uncle and nephew actually had their own agendas, so Li Luanfeng naturally wanted to replace him, but he knew in his heart that his uncle was just using him. And Zheng Huan is bound to win.
"The jade seal will be handed over to the imperial concubine for safekeeping first. Feng'er, we will make a decision after discussing it with my uncle and nephew."
This is already known to everyone on the road.
I really took off my pants and covered my face, no shame or shame.
This night will be a sleepless night for everyone.
At nightfall, Li Luanhong sneaked into Li Luanfeng's room quietly. He never showed up in public. I'm afraid everyone thought he was still locked up in the mansion. However, since the day Li Luansong led his troops to the expedition, he had already run away and has been there all this time. Lurking next to Li Luanfeng.
"Second brother." Li Luanhong still looked carefree, "I have made arrangements. If the old thief Zheng Huan dares to snatch the jade seal, I will kill him. Second brother, you shouldn't trust him."
Li Luanfeng smiled bitterly and said: "I don't know that I am just a cover to him, but what can I do? This is the only way I can go, so we can only use each other. Where is my mother and concubine? I will try my best to fight for it. At least I am more legitimate than my uncle and can get the support of the old ministers."
He drank the tea cup in his hand and squeezed it hard. The broken porcelain cut his palm and blood flowed out. Li Luanfeng said cruelly: "If he resists to the end, we will not stop doing it. God will kill God if he blocks it, and Buddha will kill Buddha if he blocks Buddha... …”
