After walking through the dark corridor, Prime Minister Qiang followed the eunuch to the outside of the emperor's palace. As a result, he saw many ministers standing outside the hall. He suddenly smiled and said, "Are you all here too?"
Mr. Hong Ge glanced at him: "We are worried that your Majesty's body will be guarded here. Do you still need permission from the Prime Minister?"
Prime Minister Qiang glanced at the ministers who were divided into several factions: "Master Hong, of course, there is no need to ask the Prime Minister for instructions. It's just that His Majesty is resting, but you are making noise here. What crime should you be guilty of disturbing His Majesty's peace?"
Mr. Hong blew his beard and stared: "Qiang Lanting, which eye of yours saw me..."
"Your Majesty invites all ministers to enter the palace!"
With a creak, the eunuch opened the door of the hall.
Prime Minister Qiang glanced proudly at Mr. Hong who was feeling uncomfortable, flicked his sleeves, and went in first with his chin raised.
Mr. Hong:! ! !
Pointing at Prime Minister Qiang's back, his fingers trembled.
A minister walked up to him and whispered: "He is just a grasshopper in the autumn. He will not be proud for long. What do you care about him?"
Mr. Hong gritted his teeth: "I will let him sweep all the toilets in the capital by then!"
The gentleman was immediately speechless. He had also heard a bit about the grievances between the two. It was said that Mr. Hong used to work under the Prime Minister Qiang. Because of his sloppy mistakes, he was punished by the Prime Minister Qiang to clean the toilet.
Since then, the two have had a falling out.
In the past, when Mr. Hong had a small official position, he only dared to scold him behind his back. Later, when he became the Pavilion Chief, he immediately became more aggressive and would always provoke the Qiang Prime Minister.
However, he was so stupid that he always got pissed off by Prime Minister Qiang.
The adult shook his head, picked up his official robe and entered the hall.
In the palace, several eunuchs were busy serving the emperor, and several princes and concubines were kneeling in front of the dragon bed.
All the ministers were shocked when they saw the emperor's appearance at this time. His face was as pale as gold paper, and his whole body had been exhaling more air than inhaling it.
He quickly calmed down and stepped forward to salute: "I pay homage to your Majesty. Long live your Majesty! Long live your Majesty!"
The emperor just raised his eyelids and coughed: "Since you are so anxious, let's get things done tonight." After scanning around, "Is the chief minister here?"
Mr. Li Ge immediately said: "Report to your Majesty, I have sent someone to invite you."
The emperor nodded: "Okay, let's get started and share your opinions."
There was a sudden silence in the palace, and the next second, ministers from different factions started talking for their prince one after another. They behaved politely at first, but soon they became noisy:
"The eldest prince is the elder, and he is elected as the eldest prince!"
"The fourth prince is humble and courteous. Jiangnan handled the big case beautifully. He was elected as the fourth prince!"
"The seventh prince is thrifty, loves the people, and is strict with others. He was elected as the seventh prince!"
…
The roof was nearly blown off.
Most of them supported the fourth prince and the seventh prince, and among the princes, these two were indeed more outstanding.
The emperor nodded: "It seems that the results have come out. Fourth child and seventh child, what do you say?"
The fourth prince and the seventh prince looked at each other. At this juncture, there was no need to act about brotherly love and they directly recommended themselves.
The fourth prince said: "Father, my sons and ministers must learn from you in the future, be diligent in government, love the people, and be courteous and virtuous!"
The Seventh Prince said: "Father, my son is determined to target you. He will work hard to govern, be wise and decisive, and be good at listening to the opinions of ministers." By the way, he swept the good impressions of the ministers.
The emperor closed his eyes and sighed: "If Shu'er was still here, I wouldn't be in such a difficult situation. It's a pity."
The fourth prince and the seventh prince were immediately confused. If the prince is still alive, nothing will happen to them!
All the ministers watched with their eyes, nose and heart, and remained silent.
The emperor shook his head: "That's all, if that's the case, then fourth child..."
"Your Majesty, no!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
The emperor's voice paused and he looked at the two people who were speaking.
Prime Minister Qiang subconsciously turned around and saw his son-in-law in black clothes striding from outside the hall.
Prime Minister Qiang's eyes widened. He already understood his son-in-law's plan from Meng Yuchuan's eyes, but how could this work? He quickly turned around and knelt down: "Your Majesty, I have something to say!"
The emperor looked at the prime minister with a determined look on his face, and then at his chief minister who frowned, and raised his eyebrows: "Yes!"
Meng Yuchuan's heart sank and he couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, I just heard you talking about the fourth prince. I also think the fourth prince is good. You..."
The emperor had already seen something at this time, and he said casually: "Oh? I haven't finished speaking, dear, you heard wrong." He said to Prime Minister Qiang, "Prime Minister, what you wanted to say just now, tell me."
Prime Minister Qiang immediately responded loudly: "Hey!"
Meng Yuchuan: "..."
At this time, the people in the main hall looked at the two of them in confusion, wondering what the father-in-law and his son-in-law were up to.
"Your Majesty!"
Suddenly, Prime Minister Qiang fell to the ground and burst into tears.
Immediately ignoring the surprised looks of everyone, he rushed forward and hugged the emperor's thigh: "Your Majesty, I have always wanted to say something to you, but I don't know where to start. I feel so uncomfortable! Now that I see you so sad, I am Even if you risk your life, you must tell the truth!"
The emperor's heart skipped a beat: "Ai Qing, you..."
Prime Minister Qiang raised his tearful face and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the child of the former prince is still alive!"
The emperor's eyes widened instantly.
Everyone in the hall couldn't help but take a breath.
Mr. Hong glanced at the emperor who had been silent for a long time, and said with a trembling voice: "Prime Minister, what nonsense are you talking about? The late prince was not married when he left, so where did the child come from? What's more, those palace maids... the nuns in the palace It’s already been checked.”
I cursed in my heart, what nonsense is this old man talking about at this moment? Do you think death is too slow?
Prime Minister Qiang immediately wiped away tears: "Your Majesty, I originally thought so too. After all, how could the nuns in the palace make mistakes? But it wasn't until my daughter married Meng Shoufu that I saw the child."
"Your Majesty, the legitimate son of the Meng family is the blood of the first prince!"
In an instant, the officials were in an uproar and looked at Meng Yuchuan with disbelief on their faces.
Facing the heavy gazes of the ministers and the emperor, Meng Yuchuan's expression remained unchanged: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is old and his words are inevitably confused. Please let him go back and rest."
Prime Minister Qiang was so angry that he stood up, pointed at his nose and scolded: "Are you confused? Huaiyu is a member of the Tian family, so he should resume his Tian family identity! Even if you conceal the identity of this child, it is It was entrusted by the late Crown Prince, but have you ever thought about His Majesty’s feelings? How sad His Majesty is.”
"Your Majesty, this is what the former prince left behind. Look."
After saying that, he immediately handed the things he had found in his arms to the emperor.
Meng Yuchuan couldn't help but take two steps forward. Prince, did you leave a note?
Prime Minister Qiang was immediately proud, isn't that right? This thing was the only clue he found after he knew the little guy's identity and secretly searched for several years.
I have to say that the first prince is indeed the smartest prince in history, and he actually had plans in advance!
The emperor took the note, browsed it quickly, and then read it word by word several times. Finally he put down his hand, holding the note tightly in his palm, and looked out of the palace: "Xuan Meng Huaiyu!"
(End of chapter)
