Zheng Guotai's "wait a minute" was a bit unexpected for Gao Pragmatic, but it was also reasonable.
Although he is obviously afraid of being pragmatic, whether Zhu Changxun can become the prince is of great significance to the Zheng family. If he doesn't work up the courage to gain something from Gao Pragmatic today, he really won't be able to explain it after he goes back.
"Having said that, I wonder if Brother Zheng has any other advice?" Gao Pingshi didn't look angry, but asked calmly. There was no trace of joy or anger on Gujing Wubo's face.
Although Zheng Guotai's courage was forced to increase, his eloquence obviously would not improve much because of this, and his words were still straightforward and unmodified: "Situ, my sister is the only favorite in front of the emperor, you must know this... "
After saying this half sentence, Zheng Guotai paused for a moment and carefully looked at Gao Pragmatic's expression. It's a pity that he didn't have enough understanding of Gao Situ's acting skills, so he felt a little uneasy when faced with Gao Pragmatic's unmoved look. He didn't know whether Gao Pragmatic agreed with this statement.
But since Gao Jingshi didn't say anything, he had no choice but to continue: "...As for the emperor's eldest son's biological mother, Concubine Wang Gong, the emperor has not only never been blessed again in several years, but has not even taken her to Tianshou Mountain to pay tribute.
As for Chang Luo himself, the emperor never summoned him except for New Year's Day and Wanshou Festival (the birthdays of the emperor and the empress dowagers of the two palaces), and the father and son rarely saw each other several times throughout the year.
On the contrary, the emperor would visit Chang Xun almost every day for a while, and he always liked to hold and tease Chang Xun in person. Even with regard to Chang Xun's expenses, the emperor often personally heard about it, and ordered Pang Bao, Liu Cheng and others to take care of it. Holy grace is like this, you can see the difference. "
Pang Bao and Liu Cheng were both eunuchs from Yikun Palace. Their original status was not high and they were just two minor servants. However, precisely because of his low status, he couldn't even get along with Huang Mengyu and Chen Ju, or even Zhang Cheng and others. Therefore, Concubine Zheng gained her trust when she was just a concubine. Needless to say, it naturally increased with the improvement of Concubine Zheng's status. So far, these two people have been in charge of the imperial palace and the second supervisor. They are two rising stars in the inner court.
Gao Pragmatic remained expressionless, just glanced at Zheng Guotai and asked lightly: "What about that?"
Although Zheng Guotai was only glanced at by Gao Pragmatic, he was shocked by such an extremely light demeanor - as if in his eyes, such a holy family member had nothing worth mentioning.
Although he was a little angry, Zheng Guotai was really impressed by what Wang Zhizhen instilled. He thought to himself: Oops, this tried-and-tested skill is not easy to use in front of him. Is his holy family really better than his sister? Long?
Then I thought again: Yes, it must be so, otherwise my sister would not have suffered a loss a few days ago, and she would not have told me not to offend Gao Situ today.
Zheng Guotai swallowed his saliva, forced out a smile, and said: "It's hard to say, but my sister said that the emperor's holy will is so. Gao Situ not only has a friendship with the emperor for ten years, but he is now a member of the imperial court." Minister, he will be Yuan Fu’s first choice in the future...Does Situ really not consider the emperor’s feelings?”
Gao Pingshi's heart moved, and his brows moved slightly.
For the first time, Zheng Guotai noticed something strange in Gao Pragmatic's face. He couldn't help but get excited and said to himself: "Sister, I really have some tricks up my sleeve!" This highly pragmatic person neither lacks benefits nor seeks fame. He is already a difficult person to get into, but he still has weaknesses after all! The emperor has a deep relationship with him, and conversely, doesn't it mean that he has a deep relationship with the emperor? As long as the friendship between the Emperor and him is taken into account, even if he refuses to agree immediately, he will inevitably waver!
Zheng Guotai waited with bated breath for Gao Pragmatic's reaction, and Gao Pragmatic was silent for a moment, and finally spoke up and said slowly: "I have a question to ask, and I wonder if Brother Zheng can answer it for me on behalf of the Imperial Concubine? "
Zheng Guotai was afraid of Gao Pragmatic and refused to let go, but he was not afraid of what Gao Pragmatic would ask. He immediately patted his chest and said, "As for Situ, if you have any questions, just ask. Guotai will tell you everything he knows!"
Gao pragmatic nodded slightly and asked softly: "The imperial concubine is so favored, don't you want to be the mother of the world one day?"
Although Gao Pragmatic's voice was soft when he asked this question, Zheng Guotai was so shocked that his whole body trembled. He glanced around subconsciously, and replied in a low voice furtively: "Situ... this is, yes. What's the meaning?"
Gao pragmatic smiled slightly, but seemed a little disappointed. He sighed and shook his head: "It seems that the imperial concubine did not see the sinister nature of Wang Taicang's plan. It's a pity, it's a pity."
After Zheng Guotai heard this, he was even more frightened and anxious, and asked hurriedly: "What is the interpretation of Situ's words?"
Gao pragmatism just doesn't understand. He Shi Shiran picked up the tea cup, took the cup lid and gently wiped away the non-existent floating tea foam, and then took a sip, extremely leisurely, but still refused to speak.
Zheng Guotai's mind was filled with "the sinister aspects of Wang Taicang's plan", but he couldn't think of anything at all. In just ten breaths, he was already sweating all over his head.
Gao Pragmatic just pretended not to see it and drank tea in peace and contentment. Zheng Guotai became even more anxious when he saw it. He thought about it for a moment, still confused, and finally couldn't bear it anymore. He stood up and knelt down in front of Gao Pingshi, pleading in his words: "Situ, Cathay Pacific knows that you are extremely resourceful, and no matter how sinister Wang Xijue is, he cannot escape your eyes..."
Gao Pragmatic was indifferent and didn't even make any effort to help him up. When Zheng Guotai saw it, he was even more certain that Wang Xijue's method was evil. He didn't care about losing face. He knelt down and "walked" forward for two steps. He grabbed one of Gao Pragmatic's calves and begged bitterly: "Situ, please save me." I... No, please help my sister, Situ. Cathay Pacific will just be a cow and a horse in the future..."
"There's no need to be a cow or a horse. There is no shortage of people in our hall who are willing to be a cow or a horse... Just get up and speak."
Zheng Guotai originally wanted to be shameless, but although Gao's pragmatic tone was not harsh, there was an indescribable coercion implicit in it, which made Zheng Guotai almost subconsciously get up from the ground.
Zheng Guotai stood in front of him at a loss, as if he was a suspect who had committed a capital crime and was waiting to be punished. His life and death were in Gao Pragmatic's hands.
This was actually a country uncle. Gao Pingshi saw it and couldn't help but shake his head slightly in his heart. Although the harem system of the Ming Dynasty ensured that the natal families of the queen and beloved concubines had no ability to interfere in the government affairs, there were indeed too many idiot relatives.
"Brother Zheng, you should know that the Headquarters had no intention of saying these words."
"Yes, yes, yes, Cathay understands, Cathay understands." Zheng Guotai scratched his head and added: "Situ Dan gave me a few pointers today. Sister, I will definitely remember them in my heart, and the whole Zheng family will never forget them."
Gao Jingshi did not comment, but continued on his own: "Even if the headquarters supports the third son of the emperor, do you think everything will be fine when it comes to worshiping the queen as your legitimate mother?"
Zheng Guotai didn't understand the meaning for a moment and was stunned and didn't answer.
Gao pragmatic already knew that the uncle-in-law was basically a fool, and he didn't bother to wait for him to understand, so he asked directly: "What if the final result is that the two princes Chang Luo and Chang Xun worship the queen as their legitimate mother at the same time?"
Zheng Guotai was stunned: "At the same time, do you worship the queen as your legitimate mother?"
Gao Pangshi said calmly: "Is there any doubt about this? The courtiers are divided into two groups. One group supports the eldest son of the emperor, and the other group supports the third son of the emperor. In the end, they couldn't get anything out of it, so they just bowed together and found a compromise. This is not me. Something that happens all the time?"
"Ah, this..." No matter how stupid Zheng Guotai was, he could hear something bad behind this and said in surprise: "Isn't this all the time in vain?"
Gao Jingshi spread his hands slightly: "Yes, everyone has worshiped the queen as their legitimate mother, but the eldest son of the emperor still occupies the title of 'long'. Which side has the advantage?"
Zheng Guotai's back felt cold, and he swallowed a mouthful of spit: "Dayi... is still in Chang Luo." Then he immediately felt that this was not a good thing, and added: "But Holy Favor is still in Chang Xun!"
Gao pragmatic shook his head: "Then the imperial concubine will suffer a big loss here."
"Why is my sister involved again?" Zheng Guotai was a little confused and asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"You have forgotten the premise of this matter." Gao Jingshi said calmly: "The reason why Wang Taicang wanted to encourage the eldest son of the emperor to worship the queen as his legitimate mother was to separate the identities of Concubine Wang Gong and the eldest son of the emperor, so as to prevent the emperor from treating Concubine Wang Gong. The dissatisfaction was directed towards the emperor's eldest son.
If in the end it was the eldest son and the third son of the emperor who worshiped the queen as their legitimate mother, the situation would be completely different. If the identities of the eldest son of the emperor and the imperial concubine Wang Gong are separated, is it a blessing or a curse? If the identities of the third son of the emperor and the imperial concubine are separated...does Brother Zheng think it is a blessing or a curse? "
"Ah!" Zheng Guotai actually didn't fully understand the implication of Gao Pragmatic's words, but subconsciously he already felt that something was not good.
Gao Pragmatic was still finishing his attack, and continued: "Besides, if you look at this matter from the other side, it would be even worse: Concubine Wang Gong was not favored, and she was separated from the eldest son of the emperor. If the eldest son of the emperor can one day dominate the world, Even though she was already in power at that time, she would still have to be crowned queen. Although she was unfortunate in life, her reputation in life was quite promising.
But what about the imperial concubine? Not to mention that the reputation after death is not guaranteed, and even a big event has been decided..."
Although Zheng Guotai couldn't keep up with his thoughts, he still hurriedly asked: "What's the big deal?"
Gao pragmatic sighed and said: "Originally, with the emperor's concubine being so favored, she might... have the opportunity to honor the world as a mother. But once the third son of the emperor worships the queen as his legitimate mother, it will affirm the queen in another way. The status of the empress is irreplaceable, and no one can surpass her among the concubines in the harem.
As a result, the status of the imperial concubine has reached its peak, and she can always be inferior to the empress. On the other hand, if nothing else happens between the two princes, if the imperial concubine becomes the queen one day in the future, the legitimate son status that the third prince could have easily obtained will also disappear...Wang Taicang's plan This is so sinister, does Brother Zheng understand it now? "
Zheng Guotai was stunned. Gao Jingshi's words took many twists and turns, and it was indeed a bit convoluted, but he felt that he roughly understood the meaning.
To put it simply, if nothing changes, Ajie actually still has a chance to replace the queen and take over the world as her mother. In this way, Chang Xun does not have to do anything and just let nature take its course and obtain the status of legitimate son, and he will naturally become the crown prince.
On the other hand, if Chang Luo and Chang Xun both worshiped the empress as their legitimate mothers, then in name, Concubine Wang Gong and Ajie would have nothing to do with their sons. Their mothers were both empresses. This actually consolidated the empress’s status as empress. status, weakening the sense of existence of their biological mother.
If this is the case, not only will Ajie never have the chance to aspire to the throne of queen again in this life, but Chang Xun's disadvantage will still exist - because Chang Luo is still the elder brother, and he is also the eldest son.
Zheng Guotai was shocked again and was covered in cold sweat, even the soles of his feet were wet with sweat.
Straight bitch! Wang Xijue, you are a vicious villain who gave birth to a son without sex. You almost tricked our Zheng family to death! Damn you, why did our Zheng family offend you? Do you want to harm us like this?
Zheng Guotai was furious and frightened. He hurriedly asked: "Situ, you are really Zhuge Liang. You are the only one who can see through Wang Xijue's sinister tricks at a glance. It's just that he designed it like this. I, the Zheng family, can't accept it." No, not even if you don't accept the move. You are really a wolf in front and a tiger in the back. You are in a dilemma, and... I also ask Situ to point out a clear path for us. In the future, neither the imperial concubine nor Chang Xun will definitely be able to do it when they grow up. I will forget your life-saving grace today!"
This time Zheng Guotai actually behaved a little better and did not include himself in the story. He only mentioned the imperial concubine and the third son of the emperor, and he emphasized the words "life-saving grace" very seriously.
The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring of water, not to mention the kindness of saving a life?
Gao Pangshi had just made it clear that he was not interested in "Shangfu" as a way of repaying his gratitude. However, Zheng Guotai could not think of any other way of repaying his kindness at the moment, and he did not dare to agree without the approval of Concubine Zheng. However, he emphasized that "life-saving" "Well" can never be wrong.
Gao Pragmatic still didn't say anything about repaying his gratitude, and just sighed: "If this matter were easy to handle, Wang Taicang wouldn't have the momentum he has in recent days."
Although Zheng Guotai was not smart, he was not confused at this moment. The world's most courageous writer, the best writer, and the top pick in six poems are here. If he can't think of a way, then there is no point in finding someone else. Therefore, Zheng Guotai seemed very determined and knelt down to plead again, saying: "Please Situ, for the sake of the emperor, please save my sister and save Chang Xun!"
Gao pragmatic breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Zheng Guotai who was kneeling on the ground and thought to himself: You finally said something smart today. With this sentence "for the sake of the emperor", it will appear true to me if I speak again. There are more, and the reasons are more reliable.
"Hey, Brother Zheng, please get up." Gao Pragmatic stretched out his hand to support Zheng Guotai, but Zheng Guotai did not move at all.
Gao pragmatic looked like he had no choice but to sigh again: "Okay, okay, for the sake of the emperor, I will make an exception and say a few more words today... Get up and listen."
Zheng Guotai then stood up in great surprise and threw out a bunch of flattery words as if they were free of charge.
Gao pragmatic waved to him, and Zheng Guotai quickly shut up obediently and hurriedly came over.
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