In the Qiuhua Hall, even the hot summer couldn't stop it. Concubine Zhe Xian was also dressed in plain clothes, with a haggard face and sad eyes, sitting on a chair with tears in her eyes. Emperor Liu came here, his face was solemn, and he caressed his back.
It is impossible to tell how many years there have been without such tender and intimate contact between Emperor Liu and Concubine Zhe Xian. Looking down at Concubine Zhe Xian, the pain of losing her son was obviously more profound for her than Emperor Liu.
As for Emperor Liu, he would rather watch her cry than face the suppressed tears in his heart. After a while, his legs could no longer support him. Emperor Liu sighed softly and said: "Liu Xiao has passed away. I am responsible for his poor thinking and caused him to become disabled. If you have any requests, just ask them, and they will be accepted." allow!"
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Concubine Zhe Xian didn't even raise her head. She just wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said softly: "There is no need for officials to blame themselves. It is Liu Xiao's own choice to go to sea. I don't have any requirements. Bring him back intact and handle his funeral affairs in the capital."
"People are already on the way!" Emperor Liu said.
"Liu Xiao has been weak since he was a child!" Concubine Zhe Xian finally raised her head, glanced at Emperor Liu, and said, "I only have one daughter at my knees. If it is feasible, choose a son from the clan to adopt him and leave a place for his lineage. Let’s pass it on!”
Hearing this, a bright light flashed in Emperor Liu's eyes. He indeed ignored the matter, and almost without thinking, he immediately agreed: "This is what it should be!"
However, what was a little embarrassing was that he really didn't know who to choose in this matter. After all, even Liu Xiao didn't pay much attention to him in the past. In his early years, he would pity his frail son. However, as the number of children and grandchildren increased and the age increased, that concern had long since worn off.
This is why Emperor Liu was so surprised when Liu Xiao was willing to take the initiative to go to sea. After all, Liu Xiao was not on Emperor Liu's list. Emperor Liu's sadness due to Liu Xiao's death was more of a subconscious emotional outburst due to his bloodline. After all, he was his own son, even if he was not favored on weekdays.
This is true for Liu Xiao, let alone the numerous emperors, grandsons and princesses? You know, by now, apart from having an impression of the number of his descendants, Emperor Liu could not even recognize all of his granddaughters. This made it difficult for him to directly consider a candidate to succeed Liu Xiao.
Probably also aware of Emperor Liu's embarrassment, Concubine Zhe Xian took the initiative to speak: "I have given birth to four sons, and Liu Ming has many children. His third son Wenfeng is a direct descendant, and his temperament is like his father's, honest and down-to-earth. "
After hearing what she said, Emperor Liu understood and nodded: "Just him!"
"You are well rested, don't be too sad!" There was really nothing more to say between the two emperors. Emperor Liu felt embarrassed, left a caring word that was almost formal, and turned around.
A virtuous concubine always lives up to her reputation as a virtuous concubine. She understands the general situation and understands the righteousness. She has always made Emperor Liu feel comfortable, and it was no different this time. However, the Concubine Xian remained the same, but it gave Emperor Liu a sense of alienation that was gradually drifting away.
Outside Qiuhua Palace, Prince Liu Yang, Duke of Lu Liu Ai and Princess Liu Lei of Jincheng were waiting silently. When they saw Emperor Liu coming out, they hurriedly saluted. Emperor Liu looked at Liu Yang and said with some displeasure: "What are you doing here? Are you no longer taking care of the government affairs?"
After hearing the rebuke, Liu Yang did not dare to refute or explain, but seeing that Emperor Liu was in much better spirits and feeling more at ease, he bowed calmly and turned around.
Looking at Liu Yang's back and then at Liu Ai beside him, Emperor Liu suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. The older and more talented princes have all been sent abroad, and now there are almost no people in the court who can pose a threat to Liu Yang.
In this way, the prince's status is stable, but is the prince's influence and authority too heavy? My body is in trouble again and again, which is not a good sign, if it is not restricted.
As he thought about it, Emperor Liu's eyes became much deeper. Feeling Emperor Liu's gaze, Liu Yan couldn't help but tremble and asked anxiously: "Your Majesty, is mother okay?"
Looking at his son, who had been the most mediocre since childhood, Emperor Liu suddenly felt that mediocrity was a blessing. Of course, Liu Ai's life was indeed good. For more than thirty years, he had no illness, no disaster, no labor, no hardship, prosperity, wealth, and freedom. Moreover, he had the most children among Emperor Liu's sons. Now Liu Ai has six sons and five. She is a girl, and she has the true legacy of Emperor Liu in terms of fertility.
"Your third son, Wen Feng, take the time to bring him into the palace for me to see! Your mother and I are determined to let him be adopted by Liu Xiao. What do you think?" After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu spoke.
After hearing the question, Liu Yan felt relieved in his heart, and then responded: "This is his honor. I fully support it. I have no second thoughts. It can be regarded as doing my best for the eleventh brother!"
Seeing this, Emperor Liu nodded, and for the first time, he gently patted Liu Yan on the shoulder with an attitude of approval.
"Take care of your mother!" He told Princess Liu Lei of Jincheng on the side. Emperor Liu stopped talking and left slowly with his waist hunched.
When leaving, Emperor Liu's heart was full of sighs and emotions. The children of Concubine Zhe Xian grew up to include four sons and one daughter. Today, the only ones still in the capital are brother and sister Liu Ai and Liu Lei, and this is without Liu Lei marrying far away.
King Liu Fang of Zhao went to Anxi, King Liu Yun of Qi was also making logistical preparations for the Nanyang army in Guangzhou, Liu Xiao went to Nanyang and died halfway. Thinking about this, Emperor Liu always felt a little sorry for Concubine Xian.
He was already in a depressed mood. When he returned to Chui Gong Hall, he received another report that made him feel extremely angry.
Wang Jien came to report again. The reason was the overseas colonization. After the news of Liu Xiao's death came out, it caused a huge reaction among the powerful people in Beijing, especially those who were forced to go overseas.
It was some of these remarks that Wang Jien reported, which could be described as a series of strange words, overt and understated sarcasm, and accusations against mulberry trees and Huaihuai. The most egregious one was that of Yanchuan Bogao Shaoji.
In the previous Kang family's reverse case, the Gao Shaoji family was also involved. In the subsequent disposal results, it can be said that they suffered "heavy losses". Not only did they have to pay back 3,000 guan, but they also had to give up their two sons and two grandchildren for this mere 3,000 guan. Drive out of the capital and rush to the barbarian land of Nanyang to suffer. Among them was one of Gao Shaoji's favorite grandsons. The separation of flesh and blood made Gao Shaoji extremely resentful.
Of course, Gao Shaoji has many things to complain about. He was the son of Gao Yunquan, the former governor of Yanzhou. After Gao Yunquan's death, he assumed the throne and became a "prince" for a period of time. Later, during the imperial court's large-scale march into the northwest, he was forced to hand over power honestly due to the situation. In the first year of Kaibao's reign, he was granted the title of Uncle Yanchuan, a second-class uncle.
Gao Shaoji was obviously not happy with such treatment. After all, in his opinion, he had the same status as An Shenqi, Zhao Kuangzan and other vassal governors. Even if he was weaker and could not be crowned king, it was not too much to grant him the title of duke. Bar.
Even the two prefectures of Zhang and Quan were able to send out the princes of Liu and Chen to surrender. He, a meritorious minister who weathered the wind and rain and guarded the northwest, was left with only a second-class uncle. How unfair the emperor was...
Of course, Gao Shaoji usually doesn't dare to be too arrogant. After all, he doesn't have the capital, and he still knows this. I couldn't hold it back this time, so I just complained a little at home, ate a few bowls of wine, and used the wine to get the strength, saying that Emperor Liu was going to force them to go to sea, and even the prince would be sent out, so they must be punished now.
These words would not have been spread under normal circumstances, but they were secretly reported to the Imperial City Division by a resentful domestic servant who had been punished by Gao Shaoji.
So, just one day later, there was an edict from the palace, Gao Shaoji seized the earl of Yanchuan, and exiled his family to Liangping Island. Since he couldn't bear to leave his children and grandchildren, the whole family should go together, intact and reunited. In this regard, Emperor Liu was already extremely lenient...
In mid-autumn of the 27th year of Kaibao, after more than two months of wandering, the coffin of Liang Guogong Liu Xiao finally arrived in Beijing. The imperial concubine saw the remains in person and burst into tears. Liu Xiao's remains had been "pickled"...
The emperor issued an edict and granted the title of King of Liang, with the posthumous title of Xiao.
