"There is one more thing that I want to discuss with the Queen." Emperor Mu raised his hand to screen the palace guests, obviously wanting to talk about something that no one knew about alone, "In the past, the Qianqiu Banquet passed quietly, but this year I want to give you Make it a big deal.”
"A grand Qianqiu banquet?" The queen was puzzled, "Why?"
"You have been silent for too long." Emperor Mu held her hand with a look of shame on his face, "I can't bear to see you remain silent like this and suffer the loneliness and misery alone."
A look of worry flashed across the Queen's eyes, and she pursed her lips in silence.
"Your birthday is not far from that of the imperial concubine. In previous years, you said that you like to be quiet, but the imperial concubine likes to be lively, so the palace only celebrated her birthday and ignored yours." Emperor Mu sighed faintly, "My Excessive indulgence not only made the queen's position seem useless, but also made the concubine more popular than the queen, and also made their mother and daughter more and more arrogant and domineering. I really regret it."
When the queen heard this, she couldn't help but think about it in her heart.
If the emperor's suggestion that she adopt Rong Cang was serious, then she would have to participate in the battle for the crown prince, and it would definitely not be appropriate to remain silent.
If she adopts Rong Cang, she will definitely do everything she can to plan for Rong Cang, and even the entire Xie family will pave the way for Rong Cang.
Did the emperor already think about this in his heart when he said those words? With an army of 400,000 in his hands, Rong Cang already had a huge advantage. Even if there was no party support in the court, his military power would be enough for him to ascend to power rudely.
If the Xie family becomes more powerful, the reserve position will be at their fingertips.
Has the emperor considered this?
Before he said those words, was he already inclined to let Rong Cang be the crown prince?
Even if he wants Rong Cang to be the crown prince, once the crown prince holds too much power, it will pose a certain threat to the throne. Is the emperor not worried at all?
Such thoughts flashed through her mind, and there was some hesitation on the queen's face: "Rong Cang has an aloof temperament and doesn't seem to value family ties. Your Majesty, do you think he will agree to such an adoption?"
"Why don't you agree? It's not harmful to him." Emperor Mu frowned, "And it's not that he doesn't value family ties, it's just that the conduct of the imperial concubine in recent years has made him so disappointed and chilled that he has no extravagant hopes for family ties."
"Your Majesty is right." The Queen nodded slowly, "But Your Majesty, please put aside this idea for now. I am willing to invite Princess Zhan to the palace to sit down often and let her have a meal and drink tea with me. It may be better if we go step by step in the future.”
Emperor Mu thought for a moment and thought this was okay.
Rong Cang had a temper that kept strangers away from him. If he was rashly told about the inheritance, he would most likely refuse indifferently. Where would he and the queen be able to save face?
Princess Zhan is easier to talk to.
Not only does she have a humble and docile temperament, but she can also control Rong Cang. Let the queen get closer to her first, and it will be much easier to talk about the succession later.
"I also want to choose concubines for several princes." Emperor Mu put down the tea cup and reclined on the couch. "Let's choose a date to hold a flower-viewing banquet in the palace. The queen will watch and draw up the list."
"Concubine?" A look of slight surprise appeared on the queen's face, "Prince Zhan's palace has just entered a concubine, and Prince Chen also has a concubine and a concubine. The emperor might as well think about naming the seventh prince and the eighth prince first, and then Have you settled their marriage?"
Emperor Mu's expression paused slightly, as if he remembered that he still had two sons who still had no title or residence.
"Lao Qi and Lao Ba are one year older than Rong Cang." The queen smiled faintly, "Their mother was timid. At first, she was worried that the twins would be disliked by the emperor and even cause death. She has not dared to ask for anything these years. I'm afraid the emperor will set his sights on Lao Qi and Lao Ba."
Emperor Mu frowned: "Am I a man-eating tiger?"
The seventh and eighth children are all his sons, and he is not a foolish king. He will be angry and punished at will because of the rumors of unknown twins?
"The Emperor is not a man-eating tiger, but Concubine Li is timid. There is nothing we can do about it." The Queen sighed softly, "When I was in charge of affairs in the past, the concubines from each palace would come to check the time in the morning and dusk. I once mentioned I hope Concubine Li doesn’t have to be taboo about these things. The Emperor is a wise king, and he still has to fight for what he should fight for for his son. However, Concubine Li doesn’t dare to do so, so I’m too lazy to say more.”
She herself had lost her son, and she had always been depressed in those years. She had no intention of meddling in other people's affairs, and concubine Li didn't listen to her advice. She always felt that it would be bad if her two sons were too public.
Even if you are not favored, it is still good as long as you can save your life.
Libi's worries are actually justified.
After all, her status was low, and there were concubines and concubines in the harem. She was worried that if her son was too good, they would hate him. Once the "unlucky twins" were engineered to prove it, they would have no hope of even saving their lives.
The palace is full of dangers, and being timid and quiet is a life-saving talisman for a woman like Li Bin.
Emperor Mu said calmly: "What titles does the Queen think should be given to them?"
The Queen pondered for a moment: "Li's concubine's status is not high. It is not appropriate for her son to be crowned a prince. Moreover, Li's concubine is afraid that she does not want her two sons to be crowned princes. It is not good to be anxious. It is not good to be granted the title of a county like the third child. King, please move out of the palace and become a leisure prince, and then settle their marriage so that Concubine Li can feel at ease."
"The queen is thoughtful. I will ask someone to draft an edict later to settle this matter first." Emperor Mu nodded, "But the flower viewing banquet still needs to be held, and I will take this opportunity to give the seventh and eighth elders a choice. A princess."
By the way, I would like to choose a concubine with a rich family background for the War King, so that I can help him more in the future.
The queen hummed: "I, my concubine, it's true that we haven't been busy for a long time. It would be nice to have a flower viewing party."
"Then these things have been settled. Let's hold a flower viewing banquet first, choose a princess for the princes, and let the Ministry of Etiquette arrange the Qianqiu Banquet next month and take care of it." Emperor Mu sighed softly, as if it was settled. A major event that has been troubled for a long time, "After the Qianqiu Banquet, the Queen regains control of the harem. I will choose a good and auspicious day to record Rong Cang's deeds in your name."
"Your Majesty." The Queen was silent for a moment and frowned slightly, "Do you know why the Emperor is willing to adopt the King of War in my name? Is it because he pities me for being childless for many years?"
"Not entirely." Emperor Mu's face was slightly grim, and his tone could not tell the difference between happiness and anger, "Because Concubine Gu is not worthy of such a good son as Rong Cang."
