The second prince had never seriously thought about the old emperor's thoughts, but now that he was pushed by Rong Guogong, he suddenly realized that perhaps in the emperor's heart, the crown prince still occupies a pivotal and important position. If that'www.biquge.info case, then hasn't his efforts over the years been in vain?

Seeing the second prince's depressed expression, Rong Guogong knew that the second prince had gone to the other extreme. He pulled the second prince to sit on the circle chair, but he walked to the window with his hands behind his back and looked at the green bamboo outside.

"Look at the green bamboos in this garden, it's already late autumn, but it's still lush. No other flower or plant has the spirit and perseverance it has. If you back down after just a small setback, you shouldn't have been involved in the first place. Because only those who can withstand the cold winter and stand proudly in the frost and snow can have the ability and qualification to reach the top of the Ninth Five-Year Honor, and can also cope with the pressure that that position has to bear. ”

The second prince was said to be silent. He was very confident in this case, and always wanted to pull the prince down that position and replace him in the seat. Now it seems that there is a long way to go!

The second prince took a deep breath, cheered up and said to Rong Guogong: "Thank you grandfather for mentioning it, it's Chen'er who is too anxious." ”

Rong Guogong patted his solid arm and said with a smile: "It's just in the game." However, although it can't completely defeat the prince, it is still a good opportunity in the end, as long as it is grasped well, the saint's confidence in the prince will be eroded little by little. It can be seen from the fact that he ruthlessly broke the prince's arm in Dali Temple and the Ministry of Rites this time. ”

When the second prince heard Rong Guogong say this, his spirit was lifted again. He asked eagerly: "Father kicked out the entire Dali Temple this time, and the triage of the three divisions became the joint trial of the two divisions, but it was the old nine superintendents." Chen'er was a little confused. ”

When Rong Guogong heard the supervision of the Nine Emperor Princes, he also frowned.

If you want to talk about the old things of the year, these old ministers have experienced it personally, so they have a deep understanding of the emperor's deep love for Concubine Lian. Back then, for the sake of the so-called true love, the emperor did not hesitate to risk the world's greatness, forced away his courtiers, and took away his courtiers' wives. Such a sensational scandal once made their important ministers doubt the emperor's character. Fortunately, for many years afterward, the emperor has been diligent in serving the country, and nothing like this has happened, which has made these ministers who care about state affairs feel at ease.

Over the years, the emperor has always cared for the Nine Emperors. However, except for the father's love for his son, there is no sign of him participating in court politics. Therefore, Rong Guogong has some confidence in the second prince's participation in the battle for succession. If the Nine Emperor Princes were involved, he would definitely stop the Second Prince. Because no one's support can withstand the emperor's preference.

Rong Guogong had a little doubt in his heart, but he didn't clearly tell the second prince that he didn't want to increase the burden on the second prince and set up a strong enemy before he was sure.

Rong Guogong explained: "Your Highness doesn't have any doubts, of course you can't let go of the beating of the water dogs, but don't let Your Majesty be disgusted, you have to grasp this degree." ”

The two of them discussed here without mentioning it, and then said that Song Yan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites who returned to the Yamen, was in a rare mood.

With the example of Dali Siqing, everyone knows the emperor's determination in this case, and no one dares to anger the emperor at this juncture and ask for bad luck.

Therefore, in the following days, no one came to the door to intercede for the people of the Ministry of Rites, and Song Yan rarely began to retry the case with ease. Coupled with the direct intervention of the Nine Emperor Princes and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, everything went very smoothly.

Song Yan first interrogated Luo Shiqiong's family and housekeepers, and then began to search the mansions of the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Rites, and others. For a time, everyone in the Ministry of Rites was in danger, for fear that the investigation and punishment would be connected to themselves.

After a few days of tossing, there is really a lot of gain. First of all, a dark room was found in the home of the Ministry of Rites, in which many letters exchanged between the East Palace and the Ministry of Rites, as well as the correspondence between the Ministry of Rites and the Great Prince's Mansion of the Northern Underworld.

Song Yan carefully examined these letters, most of them were letters from the crown prince entrusting the Ministry of Rites to place officials or arrange the future of some high-ranking students, but there was nothing related to this case.

Looking at those communications with the North Underworld, it's a big problem. Before the Great Prince of the Northern Underworld sent an envoy to Donghuang, he had sent him a letter, which meant that he had chosen the daughter of the prince of the Duerbert Department as the princess of Heqin in accordance with the requirements of Er and others, and went with the group.

In this way, this Princess Tana was actually selected in advance by the people on Donghuang's side? Song Yan got this important news, and did not dare to be self-conscious, so he sent someone to invite the second prince Feng Jiutian and Zuodu Yushi Wang Shouxin to refer to this letter together.

Feng Jiutian frowned and asked Song Yan, "Has this Feng Qing confessed?" ”

Song Yan shook his head and said, "This Feng Qing is very tight-mouthed, and he refuses to tell who is behind the scenes. Xia Guan thought that the person behind this scene was probably something he couldn't afford to offend even if he lost his head a few times, so he was so hard-mouthed. ”

Feng Jiutian sneered and said, "Since this is the case, then the palace will first take this letter to meet the father and emperor, and then interrogate the princess first." ”

Song Yan wished that he could have a breakthrough with the princess. It's just that he is a small official, and there is no conclusive evidence, so of course he doesn't dare to touch the princess. Now that the Nine Emperor Princes have opened the way for him, he is of course overjoyed.

Zuodu Yushi Wang Shouxin also nodded, although she is a princess, she is a woman after all. Now that the evidence is here, it only takes a few words of scare to recruit it, but it saves a lot of trouble.

Song Yan took out the letters exchanged between the East Palace and the Ministry of Rites, and said: These are all officials placed in the East Palace, and the lower officials have already sorted out a copy, I don't know if it should be presented to the saint.

Feng Jiutian took it and looked at it, there were no less than dozens of names written on the two pages. The names of some officials who are now in important positions also appear on that list. Feng Jiutian sighed, shook his head, handed it back to Song Yan's hand, and said, "These things have nothing to do with this case, Lord Song can do it himself!" ”

When Song Yan heard the words of the Nine Emperors, he had a toothache, and this list was now like a hot potato. Concealment and non-reporting? Can't. Playing according to the facts? And the one who offended grew old. I thought that the Nine Emperors would be able to take over this trouble, but I didn't expect to be pushed back. Song Yan sighed, and had to retract his arms.

Lord Zuodu Yushi Wang smiled and said: "Lord Song, after handling this case, you will definitely not be able to send the New Year's gift from the prince, what?" Could it be that you still have any illusions? ”

Song Yan smiled bitterly and said to Lord Wang: "Don't talk about the New Year's ceremony, now the prince is only afraid that he will hate the old man to death." In the future, it will depend on His Royal Highness the Ninth Highness, who can say a few good words for the lower officials in front of the prince, so as not to die too quickly. ”

Feng Jiutian laughed, and said to this old Shangshu who had been an official for several years: "Lord Song is dedicated to the country, whether it is his father or the emperor's brother, he will not embarrass you." Besides, if you can dominate the world, you naturally have the mind to accept all rivers, why should Lord Song be so pessimistic? ”

"I hope so! I hope so! "So far, Song Yan can only comfort himself like this.