Empress Dowager Xiao took the list and read it, and it listed the names of more than a dozen children. Obviously, Empress Cao has carefully selected and left these for Empress Dowager Xiao to decide.

Princes, clansmen, and courtiers each account for one-third, and the power is balanced.

The glass presented the lake pen, and the Empress Dowager Xiao circled a few names on it. In the end, his eyes stayed on a name, and he couldn't make up his mind.

Empress Cao glanced at it and knew that Empress Dowager Xiao's heart was as hesitant as her. A thought turned in his heart, and he smiled: "Wanzhen, come and see." ”

Regarding Prince An's selection of companions, Xu Wanzhen also heard the rumors. Wu Chao on the Zhongguo Mansion is of the right age and is on the list.

But she came to Yanqing Palace to accompany the sick, and she didn't intend to use this opportunity to interfere in palace affairs. Hearing the two of them talking about normal, she quietly retreated to the side.

However, at this time, Empress Cao was named, and she couldn't refuse.

stepped forward to take a look, and saw that the name that made the two hesitate was Wu Chao. Her heart tightened, and Empress Cao asked her what she was doing?

She didn't know Lu's intentions. Reading about this, some families are extremely willing, while some are actually reluctant in their hearts. It's just that there is a will in the palace, who dares to say reluctantly?

Wu Chao followed the side of Zhongguo Gong and vigorously cultivated, and he was the next Zhongguo Gong to be the next ironclad. Speaking of which, although Zhongguo Gong is a little confused about the Chen family, he values his descendants really well.

On weekdays, the Lu family has very little time to see Wu Chao. If I had been a companion, I am afraid it would have been even more difficult to see.

Thinking of this, Xu Wanzhen said: "When the courtiers heard that the palace had chosen a companion for Prince An, people were overjoyed. The children above must be all handsome. ”

She pretended not to know, so as to save the resentment of the Lu family for no reason.

Queen Cao looked at her and knew that she understood, but she was cautious by nature, and she didn't want to say more, so she smiled: "You have such a temperament, no wonder the queen mother always favors you." ”

Empress Dowager Xiao smiled: "Now you know, okay, don't embarrass her." ”

Zhongguo Gong is a loyal minister who is reused by Emperor Qinglong, and the family has real skills, and the key is to be loyal enough. Wu Chao is the eldest son, and he will inherit the title of Duke Zhongguo in the future.

He came to be a companion for Prince An, but it was a bit of a waste. In the hearts of the two, Wu Chao is a talent cultivated for the future prince. When the crown prince ascends the throne, Wei Jiayun, the current grandson of the prince's mansion, is the future prince.

However, Wu Chao, whether in terms of identity or age, is very suitable for the selection of companions. If it is not, it may be interpreted by others as a signal that the Loyal Prince's Government has fallen out of favor.

In the royal family, every move is watched by the world. Even if the intention is good, others don't know the reason behind it, and it will bring bad results.

Therefore, this is what makes Empress Dowager Xiao and Empress Cao hesitate.

Prince An will only be a rich prince in the future, and they want to leave Wu Chao to their grandson. But he has many scruples, for fear that his good intentions will do bad things.

After a moment of silence, Empress Dowager Xiao said, "Princess Xuan will enter the palace." ”

Empress Cao's eyes lit up and said with a smile: "It's still the queen mother's wisdom." ”

Since the two of them want to leave Wu Chao to Taisun, it is better to take this opportunity to advance this matter. It not only shows the royal kindness, but also lets people know that the samurai family is favored.

The dumb riddle that the two played, Xu Wanzhen thought about it for a while before she understood, and she was happy for Wu Chao.

The matter has been decided, and it is up to Empress Cao to deal with it.

The crown princess Fang went to the palace, and after leaving the palace, she went to the Zhongguo Mansion.

She was of a different position than before, and was one of the most noble women of the Gaumang Dynasty. Her sudden arrival, the Zhongguo Mansion opened the middle door to greet her, and the mansion visited her.

Fang sat down in the main seat with a smile.

The last time we met, she was just Princess Qi. Seeing that Emperor Qinglong is ill and the crown prince is just around the corner, she is no longer what she used to be.

first asked about the body of Zhongguo Gong, and then condoled Wu Sheng and Wu Zhengxiang's hard work for the royal family, and finally took the exam to compare Wu Chao's homework.

Speaking of the last goodbye, his eldest son Brother Yun talked about Wu Chao several times and wanted to play with him.

She said everything to this point, how could Zhongguo Gong not know her intention?

Hurriedly followed her hand-out words and said, "It is the blessing of Brother Chao to be promoted by the grandson." It's just that I don't know if he is so lucky to be able to go to school with his grandson. ”

Fang took a sip of tea with satisfaction and said with a smile: "The queen mother is about to choose a good teacher for Brother Yun'er. On the day of apprenticeship, let Brother Chao come together. ”

As soon as he said this, everyone tacitly understood it. The Lu family arranged a banquet and left the princess for dinner before personally sending her out of the house.

On the second day, Prince An's companion list was made public. At the same time, the news that Wu Chao was selected as the companion of the grandson also spread quickly, which attracted attention.

This news proves that the holy family of the Zhongguo Mansion is not declining, and it has attracted the envy of everyone in Beijing.

Xu Wanzhen stayed in the palace, and personally served the Empress Dowager Xiao every day, serving soup and delivering medicine. At night, he rested in the room of the Empress Dowager Xiao, and worked on the floor with the palace maid on duty at night, taking care of everything.

After all, she is a second-grade lady, and Mama Ding and others will not let her do too much work. But in the palace, even Chun and the princess did not serve the Empress Dowager Xiao so wholeheartedly, but Xu Wanzhen did it.

Her admiration, without the slightest impurity, is seen in the eyes of everyone in Yanqing Palace. In their hearts, they really have a lot of affection for Xu Wan.

The situation gradually stabilized, and news came from the north that the prince led the army to triumph. The north is stable, and the prince will be one step ahead, and it is expected to arrive in Beijing before the Chinese New Year. The rest of the generals will lead the army on a normal march.

Liu Qiran thought hard for a few days, and then found Shi Jingze to discuss, and finally decided to go to the palace of the prince to ask for an errand to lead the troops.

He formed an alliance with the samurai family, and saw that the overall situation was decided. When the crown prince ascended the throne, he also had credit.

However, despite the alliance, he provided very little help. Even if it is a meritorious service, there is not much on his head, at most he can continue the current wealth of the Pingguo Mansion.

After seeing the fate of several Hou Mansions, he decided to obtain more merits in order to keep him and Tu Manzhen's descendants safe.

Shi Jingze suggested to him that since he had already bet on the crown prince, he might as well go to his side to do things. The idle errand of the Ministry of Rites is not very interesting in the first place, so don't do it.

After making up his mind, Liu Qiran calmed down and practiced hard.

Now anyone with a discerning eye can see that the crown prince's accession to the throne is just around the corner. Since he wants to seek a position next to him, he doesn't have any real skills, and he can't just rely on that bit of credit.

News came from the Ministry of Punishment that this group of prisoners sentenced to exile was about to depart.

Liu Qiran rewarded the person with two ingots of silver, and Gao Yi went to Nantong Lane to take Cheng Jinghao out and return it to the Criminal Department to understand the matter.