Snapped! Snapped! Snapped!
At this moment, Queen Ma clapped her hands and a smile broke out on her face.
When he looked at Yang Xuan, his eyes were also full of satisfaction.
Even Yu'er beside him smiled at Yang Xuan.
This sudden change made Yang Xuan confused.
(⊙_⊙)?
He looked at the smiling Empress Ma, and then at An Qing, who was also confused, and suddenly a bloody idea came to his mind.
This bitch, is she testing herself?
No, no?
Can such a thing happen to you?
At this moment, Yang Xuan's heart felt as if ten thousand war horses were galloping past.
"Your Majesty, everything just now was a test, right?" He smiled bitterly, looked at Queen Ma and asked.
Hearing this, An Qing also looked at his mother with a complicated expression.
Seeing the expressions of the two of them, Queen Ma no longer concealed anything and nodded in recognition.
"That's right."
"I just want to see your attitude. After all, you have a criminal record before."
The criminal record in Queen Ma's mouth refers to Zhu Biao's behavior when he told him that he could not see Anqing again in the future.
Damn it, I dug a hole for myself... Yang Xuan couldn't laugh or cry in his heart.
"I was too young before and didn't see my own heart clearly, so I thought about escaping."
"With this opportunity today, I have already understood."
"So, I would like to thank you very much."
Yang Xuan cupped his fists and saluted with a sincere attitude.
An Qing looked at Yang Xuan with stars in his eyes and raised the corners of his mouth.
When Queen Ma saw her daughter's behavior, she thought to herself: She has grown up after all.
"I've already seen this, otherwise you wouldn't be standing here talking to me now."
"An Qing, you and Yu'er should leave first. I still have something to say to Yang Xuan."
"Mother..."
"Don't worry, I won't embarrass him."
An Qing turned around and followed Yu'er away, while Yang Xuan quietly waited for Queen Ma's question.
Should he say it or not, he was still a little nervous.
This is facing my mother-in-law!
"Don't be nervous, I'm just asking about your future plans." Seeing Yang Xuan's nervousness, Empress Ma smiled gently.
"Now, just think of me as an ordinary mother who cares about her daughter's future life."
I don't dare to do this... Yang Xuan thought to himself.
However, Queen Ma's kind smile and words that made people feel like spring breeze were still very good at soothing the tension in Yang Xuan's heart.
So in the ensuing conversation, nothing unexpected happened.
When it was almost over, Empress Ma mentioned what Zhu Biao had said: "Yang Xuan, your potential is not low, but a fifth-grade general who is still a casual official is not qualified to become a consort."
So far, the princesses of Lao Zhu's family have all married the children of meritorious officials.
People like Yang Xuan, who was born as a refugee, have never experienced this before.
Originally, according to history, Princess Anqing would be the first princess to marry a commoner, but she was cut off because of Yang Xuan's appearance.
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On the other side, Zhu Biao also knew Yang Xuan's current situation. He said to Lao Zhu: "Father, what restricts Yang Xuan now is his status."
"I hope my father can give Yang Xuan a chance."
With Yang Xuan's ability, as long as he is given another chance, he will be able to obtain a hereditary title.
In this way, you can be worthy of the princess.
"No need for you to remind us, we have our own plans."
Lao Zhu snorted lightly.
Doesn't he want to do this?
No, it's because Yang Xuan is too young.
Today, Yang Xuan is only eighteen years old, and he is already a fifth-grade general with military virtue.
He is the only one in the entire Ming Dynasty.
Coupled with Yang Xuan's contribution to the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes, no reward can be exaggerated.
After all, treasure money is of great importance and is closely related to the destiny of the country.
But why didn't Lao Zhu reward Yang Xuan?
Isn't it because Yang Xuan is in a high position at a young age, which may cause him to become arrogant?
It will be difficult to control Biao'er in the future after he succeeds to the throne.
Lao Zhu's plan is this. With his physical condition, he should be able to last for more than ten years. During his reign, Yang Xuan's end point can only be the Marquis.
Otherwise, if Biao'er comes to the top, there will be nothing to reward.
You can't give someone a different surname a king, right?
Living kings with different surnames were not allowed to appear in the Ming Dynasty.
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After a conversation with Queen Ma, Yang Xuan felt confident.
The matter between him and An Qing can almost be said to be a done deal.
Now he only needs to go one step further and add the identity of Wei Guoguan's disciple, which is enough.
Opportunity, just one chance... Yang Xuan said in his heart.
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It has been nearly half a year since Lao Zhu came to Huangshan to escape the summer heat.
In the past six months, Lao Zhu had a clear understanding of what Hu Weiyong was doing in the capital through secret information.
"Father, a few days ago, Hu Weiyong hosted a banquet for the Huaixi generals at Wuying Hall and made a lot of nonsense."
"Do you want to send a message to warn me?"
Zhu Biao closed the secret fold and asked Lao Zhu in a low voice.
At this moment, Lao Zhu's face was not good-looking, with a gloomy expression.
"Wuying Hall is the place where the emperor gives banquets."
"Hu Weiyong thinks he is the emperor!"
Lao Zhu said slowly, with no hint of joy or anger.
But Zhu Biao, who knows him very well.
Hu Weiyong has touched Lao Zhu's reverse scale, and Lao Zhu's patience with him has almost reached its limit.
"Biao'er, arrange for the army to return to Beijing secretly. In addition, we will mobilize troops from Fengyang to Beijing."
"Let Yang Xuan also go back early."
"yes."
After Zhu Biao left, Lao Zhu glanced in the direction of the capital, and then called the two tigers not far away.
"Er Hu, let all the spies under you move. It's time to close the net."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
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Yang Xuan followed the army and turned to the waterway. After a few days, he returned to the vicinity of Yingtian.
Because we are going downstream, we go faster than when we came.
The army came back secretly and disembarked when they were still some distance from the capital.
Hu Weiyong didn't find out until the army arrived near the capital.
If Hu Weiyong looked down from the sky at this moment, he would find that the entire capital has been surrounded by a large army.
Zhongshu Province.
Hu Weiyong noticed Lao Zhu's abnormal behavior and had a bad premonition in his heart.
However, when he saw that what he was holding was Mu Ruyi, who was rewarded by Lao Zhu, he suppressed this ominous premonition.
Then, he called his younger brothers together for a meeting.
"Why did the naval warships stop at Pukou Port and the navy soldiers landed bravely? Why didn't they report it in accordance with the law?"
"Also, the Firearms Camp and the Hulin Guards have also moved from Fengyang Station to the capital."
"Do you all know about these situations?"
After hearing the shocking secret revealed by Hu Weiyong, the faces of all the younger brothers showed panic and uneasiness.
Seeing this, Hu Weiyong also knew that these people had no hope, so he continued: "The navy, infantry, and cavalry all came to defend the capital. What does this mean?"
"It means His Majesty will return to Beijing soon."
"Perhaps, His Majesty is already on his way back to Beijing at this moment."
After hearing Hu Weiyong's explanation, all the younger brothers also agreed, saying that the prime minister was a wise man.
After taking a look at his younger brothers, Hu Weiyong continued: "Why doesn't Your Majesty let us know why he mobilized 50,000 land and sea troops without the knowledge of Zhongshu Province? Could it be that the capital of the Ming Dynasty is about to fall?"
As soon as these words came out, all the younger brothers became even more frightened.
They knew exactly what they had done during Lao Zhu's absence.
Once Lao Zhu finds out, his head will definitely not be saved.
Hu Weiyong looked at the reactions of his younger brothers and knew that his purpose of intimidation had been achieved, so he expressed his conclusion: "Your Majesty's secret return to Beijing must be because of a traitor in the court."
"Then who is this traitor?"
"They are those proud and powerful generals who hold military power."
"The Prime Minister's judgment of the country's affairs is really thorough and thorough, and he is so insightful!"
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