54. Chapter 54
Qiwen has been feeling more and more recently, that he is too good, and this is not a good thing. First of all, he is so good, I can't help but like him more, and there is a risk of dying at any time, and secondly, evenworse, he is so good, how can he deal with those bad guys! Evil is invincible, but good people's YY is good?
"You're just being too kind." One day, during a private chat, she was so blunt, "You can't be too kind, especially a king, and you can't be kind to everyone." I know you're trying to be honest, and you just think you know you're doing the right thing, and it doesn't matter if others understand it. But in the current situation, this will not work. β
The emperor raised his eyebrows slightly, and listened with great interest: "What about what you say?" β
"According to me, if you do a good deed, you have to let people know." Qiwen shook her head and said, "You can't make friends with your parents, and you can't open your mouth to confide your concerns to the Emperor Taishang, I can understand this, but you are dedicated to the world, and you should always let everyone in the world see it clearly, and there is no reason to bow down and recite infamy." Take 10,000 steps back and say, if you really lose you because of a momentary misunderstanding, isn't it also a loss for the people of Limin? You think of a way to keep the throne and move your wrists, this is not for yourself, but for the sake of the common people in the world! β
Yuan Chonghuan was also rumored to be a traitor, and the news was closed in recent years, which made it easier to spread the rumors. Since reputation is important, it cannot be left unchecked.
The emperor had never put himself on such a lofty and selfless level before, and after thinking about it, he nodded and said, "You are right, I really never thought about this before. β
Qiwen smiled: "It's not your fault, you are too good to be a person, and you don't have them to commit adultery." As the saying goes, corrupt officials are traitors, and clean officials should be even more traitorous. Otherwise, how can you beat them? β
The emperor flickered: "Who said this?" "Makes sense.
"Well, I can't remember your forgiveness." You can't say it's Bao Longxing's father, right?
The emperor thought it was funny, it seemed that she had been so "good" in front of this girl for a while, that she really regarded herself as an honest and honest person. How could she have forgotten that not long ago he told her about the eunuch who disappeared by him, and now his bones are still crushed by stones in the imperial garden......
But there's nothing wrong with that, she seems to like herself to be honest and honest, so let her continue to think so.
Qiwen continued to shake her head and said, "Actually, you have too many things to think about, and you don't have time to move these ghost eyes." Slaves are not talented and can't help you do anything big, but it's okay to give you bad ideas once in a while. β
Yes, this kind of "bad" idea is the only one she can say, and she can listen to him. Wang Zhi, Qiu Yu and others couldn't come out, Su Qianying had made a subtle nod, but it failed to attract his attention. As a subordinate, no one can persuade him to learn "bad" without scruples like her, right?
The emperor nodded secretly, he really had too many things to think about, and he didn't think of going up there. There are too few credible and reliable people around him, and he is not used to communicating with people, so the advice he can get is too limited.
Anyway, she still took a lot of credit for raising this awakening.
immediately rewarded Qiwen with a kiss and hug, and turned his head to give instructions to Lord Qiu, the commander of the Jinyi Guard.
Generally speaking, it is the East Factory that leads the Jinyi Guard, but because the East Factory was once Qiao Anguo's direct yamen, it is difficult to fully control it for a while after the change of admiral, and it is still not as reliable as the Jinyi Guard, which has been carefully rectified by Qiu Yu. This group of Jinyi Guards, who are usually responsible for espionage work, are also unambiguous when they do the work of spreading news.
Yi Qiwen said that not only must others know about good deeds, but also try to let others know what bad things their enemies have done. Sometimes these two things are actually the same thing, so that the people can see how bad the officials he punished are, and they will understand how good he is as an emperor.
In fact, the results are not only that, there are also some courtiers in the court who are quite upright and just waiting and waiting, and the emperor can show his posture and skills at the right time, which can also increase the confidence of these people to stand up and support the right path.
Sure enough, there have been more recent petitions to impeach Du Rong and other Tan party leaders. His Majesty the Emperor was in the limelight for a while.
In fact, the people of this era knew about the imperial court, but it was naturally anecdotal and anecdotal by word of mouth, and it was difficult for ordinary people to distinguish what was true and what was false.
The scene of the unjust death of a Qing official and the bitter weeping of all the people in the history books is pure wishful thinking. Because it is difficult for ordinary people to understand how clear a clean official is.
Even in modern times, aren't there so many people who listen to the wind and rain, and accept all the news they hear, and then actively say that the truth is not at all pondering the truth or falsehood? Otherwise, how could there be so many people grabbing salt in 2011......
Therefore, in this ancient era of information blockage, it is not difficult to preemptively spread information and manipulate wind comments. And, there's really a lot to be done.
As for the reason for the emperor's change in style, King Tan felt that it was worth playing.
There is the Qing River in the north of the capital and the Hunhe River in the south. The Hunhe River makes a bend in the southern suburbs of the capital, slowly goes eastward, the river bay area is rich in water and grass in summer and autumn, birds and beasts are active, it is the first choice for the nobles of the capital to play and hunt.
At present, the reeds here are dry, the leaves are withered, and it is a desolate scene, and it is difficult to see people. A grey falcon spreads its wings and glides across the turquoise sky, searching for prey on the ground, unaware that it has become the prey of others.
A eagle-feathered arrow flew upward, piercing the falcon's throat, and the heroic bird of prey fell instantly.
King Tan was dressed in snow-white brocade arrow sleeves, slowly put down the empty string carved bow in his hand, his face was light, and he turned a deaf ear to the loud applause of a group of staff members beside him.
His father was seriously ill, and of course he could no longer go out for winter hunting as openly as in previous years, but two days ago, his mother had repeatedly advised him to rest because she felt sorry for his illness, and it was necessary for him to continue to maintain the appearance of an idle prince, so he arranged this hunt at the right time.
Seeing him from time to time is not interested, outsiders will only think that he is worried about the emperor's illness and has no intention of playing, so he has to comfort and praise him. But no one knew that the one who occupied his heart more at the moment was actually the palace maid in Longxi Pavilion.
King Tan is very keenly aware that from the time of calculation, she is the one who is most likely to affect the recent change in the style of the second brother. But, does that little girl really have that much ability?
The last time I informed Qiwen about the East Factory, I was on an errand afterwards, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and nothing happened. It's hard to determine whether it was the second brother's desire to get away with it, or the girl left a way out for herself, and didn't say it to the second brother.
On the other hand, no matter whether that girl is devoted to the second brother or not, a person with a cold heart and a hard heart like the second brother will really be affected so much by a woman in just one or two months? It's hard to imagine.
Of course, if the answer is yes, it's not a bad thing. The purpose of the last layout in the garden of Ciqing Palace was to push her one step closer to the second brother, and she successfully approached the second brother, and she could also influence the second brother, which was definitely not a bad thing for herself.
Such a woman has the value to be earned. How can a woman like Xin'er who was casually given death by the second brother be of any use? Although it may be difficult to fight for it, the results of difficult things will be high. The human heart is the most unpredictable thing in the world, and who can guarantee that it will not change for the rest of its life?
Besides, the so-called struggle has no capital, and once it is not earned, it will not lose anything.
However, Zhao Shunde's family property, the evidence of the crime of Cui Zhen, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and the controversy over the wind and criticism this time, the trouble brought by her is getting bigger and bigger every time.
If you really can't win it, you really should do something to her, how can you let a woman do such a bad thing to me......
The retinue quickly picked up the prey and came back, King Tan pinched the arrow shaft and lifted the eagle falcon, turned back to the staff and smiled: "You see, this kind of bird is called Haidongqing, which is rare in the capital, and I heard that Rong Di in the north often trains this bird to help them hunt." β
The staff were all over again, and King Tan couldn't help laughing: "I don't want to say how difficult it is to hunt this kind of bird, but to say that it has a bigger and better future, but now it has such a result because it came to the wrong place, it's a pity, isn't it?" β
This time, the staff looked at each other, and they didn't quite understand what he meant.
Spring and autumn in Beijing are always exceptionally short, and the weather quickly cools down a few days after the summer heat subsides. By mid to late October of the old calendar, it was already very cold.
The king of Tan is called a servant, in fact, the emperor will never really need him to do much care with his own hands, but it is mainly to accompany him, occasionally serve a tea, feed a decoction and so on. Emperor Taishang's condition was quite stable, but he was not in good spirits, and he was often awake for only one or two hours a day, and the rest of the time he was in bed and fell asleep.
At such a time, the king of Tan who came to serve the sick would accompany the queen Taishang to chat and relieve boredom in the warm pavilion of the front hall.
The earth dragon burned vigorously, and there was a charcoal basin burning in the house, which was as warm as a spring day. King Tan and Queen Taishang were only wearing thin cotton jackets, like a pair of ordinary mothers and sons, sitting casually on the Nankang and chatting.
The Emperor Taishang has been ill for more than two years, and the Empress Taishang has become accustomed to inspecting his medicines with her own hands, and at this time she is carefully examining the herbs spread out on the kang table.
"I think you are worth most of the doctors, and you will take care of your father's illness alone in the future." King Tan sat cross-legged at the kang table and joked about his mother.
What he says, Queen Taishang loves to listen, and what he does, Queen Taishang loves to watch. The royal family has always been indifferent, and it is rare for a biological son to be so pleasing to his mother as he is.
Empress Taishang smiled and glanced at him, and then sighed: "You said that Zhuo Jin, this child, when he got married, he kept saying that he was reluctant to give up his father and mother, who knew that once he married out of the palace, he would be happy." Seeing that it had been two months, she had only returned to the palace to visit once, and she only sat in a hurry for more than half an hour before leaving. Seeing that your father spends less and less time awake every day...... Not to mention that there is really a good one, she is not afraid that she will have a child in the future, and it is not appropriate to come back for a year and a half? I don't know how to spend time with my parents. β
It is said that although the eldest princess was full of resentment before she got married, she quickly realized the benefits of leaving the palace after she got married, and she often invited a group of young ladies to eat and drink in the house, chat and have fun, and was much happier than in the palace back then. Isn't it just a pleasure?
King Tan raised his eyebrows and smiled: "This is to listen to you, if you want to say it to another person, I will be more careful, thinking that you are thinking about Zhuojin, but I think I have come too much, and it is in the way of your eyes." β
Seeing that Empress Taishang laughed happily, he continued: "You have something to ask Zhuojin, right?" Is it for the girl in front of the second brother? β
Empress Taishang smiled slightly: "I really can't hide anything from you, a ghost spirit." That girl was still sent to Yuan Chen, I heard that she was very favored for a while, and Yuan Chen wanted to drive Concubine Ning out of the palace for her, but she didn't come to inform me. Naturally, I wanted to know what she was like and what her character was. The queen can't say clearly, and your second brother ...... I can't ask outright. β
If you don't know the inside story, just from the surface, I'm afraid anyone will think that the third prince is the son of Queen Taishang, but now it is not.
Empress Taishang and the third prince seem to have long forgotten that there is no blood relationship between each other, from the inside to the outside, they are very much like biological mothers and sons, and even the biological mothers and children in the former court are rarely close to them.
It's far from today, except for the clichΓ©s when the mother and son meet, there is almost nothing to say, and it will be cold to sit for a while. Queen Taishang was really a little stunned in front of her son, and she had the heart to ask about Qiwen, but she couldn't open her mouth.
"So what's so difficult? It's the same with you asking me. I know what I know. King Tan smiled and leaned on the pillow.
Empress Taishang's hand moved: "You know it too?" β
King Tan said: "I know." That day was the day I met with Zhuo Jin and my second brother when we came back from worshipping our ancestors in Taimiao. She is a girl from a declining official family, there is no one in the family, and she was about to be betrayed by her uncle's family, so she escaped from the door, and happened to be bumped into by us, so she was rescued. As soon as Zhuojin fell in love with her, he saw that the second brother also looked at her differently, so he pulled her into the palace. β
From the words that came out of his mouth, Empress Taishang had always been convinced, and she nodded suddenly: "I see, Zhuojin is really, what is there to hide about this?" β
"Zhuo Jin was afraid that if she said it so bluntly, it would seem that she was unknown, so she was given such an identity." King Tan turned his gaze to the side, "This is not wrong, after all, the palace has too much consideration for the origin of the people who come." If it weren't for that, why didn't the second brother come to canonize her? doesn't even have a name, no matter how favored she is, she can only be a palace maid......"
There was a faint melancholy in this tone, and when Empress Taishang looked up, she saw his eyes falling and her soul was gone, and her heart moved at the moment, and she asked, "What do you want?" β
King Tan seemed to wake up suddenly, and smiled disguisedly: "It's nothing. β
Empress Taishang frowned, glanced at the two most trustworthy palace people standing in front of her, and asked bluntly: "Do you also have thoughts about that girl?" β
King Tan instantly smiled and bent a pair of good-looking eyes: "Look at what you said, everyone knows that my family has a group of concubines, fat and thin, and it is easy for the second brother to have a caring person around him, can I still rob him?" β
On the surface, she didn't intend to fight, but she didn't show the slightest denial of the "thinking" statement, Queen Taishang was shocked when she heard it, and couldn't help but straighten her back: "Seriously, is it possible, you are also moved by that girl?" β
King Tan pulled the corners of his mouth slightly: "Why do you ask so clearly?" People are looking at the current emperor, what do I think, and what is it worth? β
Empress Taishang was almost frightened at this time.
Yuan Ying's youngest son has never lacked a woman since he was a child, but as an adoptive mother who raised him with her own hands, she has never seen him really care about any woman, even if he has a little concern, he has never seen it, and now he is gone, it can be seen that he really cares about this woman.
Empress Taishang ignored the affairs of the court, and was busy taking care of the emperor's sick body all day long, she didn't see the brothers' open and secret fights, but she knew very well in her heart that this throne was originally in Yuan Ying's bag, and the emperor changed his hexagram and gave it to Yuan Chen, which was inevitably a gap between the two sons.
Isn't King Tan's words like complaining, "Just because I didn't get the throne, I can't even get the woman I like now"?
Queen Taishang clenched her hands unconsciously, and even a notoginseng hurt her palm. What kind of woman was that she provoked her two sons at the same time?
King Tan peeked at his mother's expression, and a smug smile appeared on his lips, to say that the person he can instigate most freely in this world is not his own parents...... No, it's the mother.
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At this moment, Qiwen is helping her master Wang Zhi to deal with the affairs of the celebrant and supervisor.