Emperor Liu slept in late again, not only too lazy to get up, but even too lazy to wake up. Although the window lattice tried its best to block the sunlight, the light that penetrated still illuminated the dormitory.
This is Kunming Hall. Emperor Liu visited this hall again last night. This was also a habit. Whenever Emperor Liu encountered some difficult problem or was in a bad mood, he would come to the Queen for comfort.
Although Emperor Liu's favorite in the harem these days is Concubine Zhou Yifei, the empress is the softest harbor in Emperor Liu's heart, a place of sustenance that no one else can compare with.
Probably because he couldn't stand the bright light, Emperor Liu finally opened his eyes. His head was still a little groggy and his eyes felt a little uncomfortable. He wiped his eyes twice and rubbed his forehead, and then he became clear. As far as the eye can see, you can see some halos, which makes you feel like you are in another world.
"Are you awake?" The queen's familiar voice rang in her ears.
In front of his eyes, Empress Fu was sitting by the couch, wearing a thin summer dress, without any glamor and temptation. Although her hair was simply tied up, her every move was dignified.
At the age, state, and stage of Emperor Liu and Empress Fu, there was no longer any physical passion exchange between the two, and they focused more on spiritual harmony. Of course, it is very realistic that the queen is indeed no longer young and beautiful. When Emperor Liu really had the urge, there were too many beauties in the palace that attracted him more.
"What time is it?" Emperor Liu shook his head and asked awake.
"It's not too late, it's not yet time." Fuhou said softly.
"You are making fun of me." Hearing this, Emperor Liu smiled bitterly and yawned: "Compared to the beginning, I have become more and more lazy. If it weren't for the help of Liu Yang, Zhao Pu and other officials, I would only I’m afraid that the complicated state affairs and the mountains of memorials will overwhelm me!”
Emperor Liu yawned again, and murmured: "Recently, I feel sleepy from time to time, and I can't wake up from long sleeps. Do you think there is something wrong with my body?"
"That's nonsense again!" Hearing what he said, Empress Fu immediately glared and said, "I also asked Imperial Physician Sun. According to what he said, you are overly worried, exhausted, and tired recently. You just need to rest. Rest.”
"Don't trust the words of the imperial doctors!" Emperor Liu said as if he knew his own body very well: "It has been a while since I came back from Mount Tai, and I have rested for a while, but there seems to be no relief. I think these imperial doctors are still I have scruples, not daring to say the worst, let alone boldly pursue the case..."
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Empress Fu stared at him and said, "In my opinion, you are not suffering from a physical illness, but from a mental illness!"
Emperor Liu immediately smiled and waved his hand lightly: "Why do you have so many worries!"
Empress Fu didn't argue with her, so she called two palace maidens holding basins and wash basins, and said, "Wash up first!"
Conscious of the discomfort in his mouth, Emperor Liu did not refuse and brushed his teeth and rinsed his mouth under the care of the palace maid. Empress Fu personally squeezed the face towel and handed it to Emperor Liu. After wiping his face, Emperor Liu felt better.
Towels are squeezed, shoes are worn, hair is combed, and clothes are worn. These are Emperor Liu's simple daily habits of the emperor. Probably just for meals, Emperor Liu needed to use the chopsticks himself. After all, he was not old enough to have someone feed him to his mouth.
When the couple was eating, there was no rule of not talking during eating or sleeping. Empress Fu finally asked, "What troubles did the official family encounter again?"
"Ah?" Emperor Liu paused with the chopsticks in his hand, and the small piece of bamboo shoot he held almost fell on the food table. He raised his eyes to look at Fu Hou and pretended to be confused: "Now the world is at peace, the government is stable, and there is no peace inside or outside. I will take care of the matter, where does the trouble come from?"
"Nothing happened inside and outside? The Dengwen Drum Case was causing quite a stir. I lived in the deep palace and heard about it!" Empress Fu looked at Emperor Liu playfully: "Besides, if you were fine in your heart, how could you have thought of coming to Kunming Palace? "
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu immediately said: "What are you talking about? I am the emperor and you are the queen. Can't I come to Kunming Hall to see you if I have nothing to do?"
Perhaps feeling that he was not convincing enough, Emperor Liu added: "I will come here often..."
Empress Fu's focus was naturally not on Emperor Liu's seemingly stingy assurance. Her eyes lingered on his face for a moment and asked, "Has your mood improved a little after a good night's sleep?"
"Almost!" Emperor Li blurted out, and then he reacted and said with some "humiliation and anger": "Don't worry too much, what can happen to me, everything is fine!"
After saying that, he immersed himself in solving the bowl of multi-package porridge. Seeing this, Fu Hou smiled softly and said calmly: "I won't ask any questions, just adjust it!"
"Hmm..." Emperor Liu responded calmly.
Of course, it was impossible for Emperor Liu to explain to the queen the matter of the prince's heir apparent, and it was impossible for the husband and wife to play the piano and play the piano in harmony and respect each other as if they were guests.
After all, this involves the foundation of the country, and more importantly, she is the queen and the mother of the prince. At this point, Emperor Liu could not help but think a little more.
The couple could talk about anything they wanted to talk about the prince and Liu Yang, but the topic of the fight between the princes was really inconvenient to talk about. The reason why Emperor Liu came to Kunming Hall was because he had been thinking hard for a long time and was in a bad mood. He subconsciously wanted to find a peaceful place to have a good sleep.
Naturally, the effect was somewhat effective. When leaving Kunming Hall, Emperor Liu's steps were calm, his expression was calm, and there was even a slight smile on the corner of his mouth.
Although Emperor Liu has still not thought about it well so far, it is still difficult to come up with a proper solution. In his mind, he has not yet reached a conclusion on how to control the scale in this regard, how to arrange the princes, and how to ensure the smooth transition and succession of the throne.
However, this is not enough to really trap Emperor Liu for a long time. As long as Emperor Liu is still there, everything is still under control.
The important thing is this, he cannot break away from his control. Now that there are signs of a fight between the princes, he has to make some response. At least, he cannot let it go and cannot continue to give Liu Xu and other princes misunderstandings.
In particular, resorting to methods similar to those used in the Dengwen turmoil is absolutely unacceptable. When one day, one can do whatever it takes to fight for the throne, then what else can't be done?
With Emperor Liu's character, he obviously did not want to see such a situation happen and would not allow it. If this causes party disputes in the court, affects national interests, and harms the country and the country, then it will be even more serious.
Emperor Liu's sense of worry, or to put it simply, his suspicion, also made him inevitably think about the worst, and under the secondary premise, he could be more vigilant and prepared.
Liu Xu's matter has been suppressed by Emperor Liu, who was already investigating secretly. He could sit back and watch the people criticize Li Fang, and even allowed the Wen Gu case to become a talking point among the people. However, he absolutely did not allow "imperial quarrels, Rumors such as "the princes seize the legitimate rights" spread.
However, the matter was suppressed, but Liu Xu should still be dealt with, or at least given a warning. Even from a father's perspective, if a child makes a mistake, he must be educated.
This is from Emperor Liu, and it may not be so easy to bear, nor is it a simple lecture.
After returning to Chongzheng Hall, Emperor Liu asked about Liu Xu's whereabouts. He was originally going to announce it to the palace to give some hints, but he heard that Liu Xu had gone to pay homage to the late Concubine Geng Chen.
After learning about this, Emperor Liu temporarily gave up the idea of summoning Liu Xu. Later that day, he personally went to Concubine Geng Chen's tomb, rewarded her with some yin gifts, and said some words.
When he returned to the palace, he no longer struggled with Liu Xu, but called Zhang Dejun specifically to ask how the matter ended. Zhang Dejun gave an affirmative answer. As for the specifics, we only know that including some officials under the Imperial City Department, the seemingly unrelated people involved, including scholars and merchants, all disappeared in the capital.
Until the end of April, the staff of the imperial government offices in Xijing were gradually filled in Tokyo. After the imperial court actually returned to Kaifeng and began to operate completely and stably, Emperor Liu issued a series of personnel adjustments.
Among them, the most eye-catching one is undoubtedly the cabinet bachelor. After Li Fang resigned, someone had to take over. This was an important position connecting Emperor Liu and the Political Affairs Hall. Although the actual power attribute was lower, his status was high, his authority was not weak, and there were many people watching.
As a result, it was no exception. Kaifeng Prefecture Yin Lu Yin was successfully promoted to the throne, and Tong Ping Zhangshi formally paid homage to the Prime Minister. This was also the first cabinet bachelor to join Ping Zhangshi.
In fact, if Lu Yin had not delayed his career and missed some opportunities due to the death of his father, he would have been able to become a prime minister a few years earlier. After all, he was already a Taoist official before he was forty years old.
Of course, it is not too late now. For Lu Yin, who is not yet fifty years old, the steps to reach the peak of his official career are steady enough and fast enough.
Among the many personnel adjustments this time, the transfer of King Qin finally attracted some people's attention. The errand of the Lifan Academy was deprived by Emperor Liu, and was replaced by Zhao Kuangzan, King of Dongping. This was his old job. As for Liu Xu's next move, Emperor Liu's attitude was to leave it to be seen.
Liu Xu accepted this calmly and showed no dissatisfaction or unwillingness. On the contrary, after he stopped his errands in the Lifan Academy, he settled in the palace and focused on educating his children.
