In the dormitory of Yong'an Palace, Concubine Lin Guifei paced back and forth in the room with some uneasiness. The palace maids waiting around her had to be sent down by her early, leaving only a candle in the magnificence of the sleeping palace, which was a little more disturbing. The window of the side hall made a soft sound, and Lin Guifei was startled and immediately walked towards the side hall. As soon as I stepped into the hall, I saw Nangong Mo, dressed in black, standing at the window, not knowing what he was thinking.

"County Lord?" Concubine Lin Guifei shouted in a low voice, the appearance of the county lord of Star City made her a little uneasy, "Have you seen Your Majesty?" ”

Nangong Mo turned around, looked at Lin Guifei and nodded slightly. Lin Guifei couldn't help but be a little panicked when she looked at her, "What?" What's wrong? ”

Nangong Mo was silent for a moment before he said: "Your Majesty is only afraid there"

"What the hell is going on?" Concubine Lin stepped forward anxiously, grabbed Nangong Mo's hand and asked. Nangong Mo shook his head and said, "Niangniang, knowing too much is not good for you. Don't go out casually these days, wait and see if it's the emperor's eldest grandson ascending the throne or someone else. You are the concubine of Your Majesty, no matter who ascends the throne, you must not dare to treat your mother badly. ”

Lin Guifei's body weakened, and she hurriedly held on to the pillar next to her, her face was as pale as paper, "What the hell is going on?" ”

Nangong Mo shook his head and said, "By the way, Niangniang, did Your Majesty give you anything during this time?" Lin Guifei sat down weakly against the chair, and when she heard Nangong Mo's words, she shook her head suspiciously and said: "I haven't seen His Majesty for a long time, how can His Majesty be, this morning His Majesty ordered someone to reward the things of each palace, saying that it is that the concubines in the prince's depressed palace are not allowed to use bright and festive things, so the concubines of each palace have rewarded some cloth, silver, jade and other things with a quiet color." Originally, I was a little strange, but I thought it was the new funeral of the prince, and His Majesty was too sad."

"Can I take a look?"

"Naturally." Lin Guifei said: "The county lord come with me." ”

Concubine Lin Guifei did not summon the palace maid to help, and personally took Nangong Mo to see the emperor's reward. Fortunately, these things are placed in the dormitory, and there is no need to alarm the palace maids in the palace. Lin Guifei didn't need the things rewarded by the emperor for a while, but in the end, they were gifts from the emperor, even if they were just some worthless silver ornaments and cloths, they had to be kept well. Lin Guifei opened a mahogany box, and there were indeed a few high-quality plain cloud brocades and some silver jade objects neatly placed inside. Nangong Mo frowned and looked at these things in front of him, and pondered for a long time before taking out a key made of gold from the cuff. His gaze swept over the contents of the box one by one.

"What is this?" Lin Guifei looked at the key in her hand with some surprise. Nangong Mo raised his eyebrows and said, "Niangniang knows this thing?" ”

Concubine Lin nodded and said, "I saw it by His Majesty's side a few years ago. His Majesty said that this key was the one that unlocked his most important thing. So I usually carry it with me, but what exactly it is used for, the palace does not know. "Nangong Mo is not surprised, the emperor's sex green concubine can know so much, and it can be regarded as really trusted by the emperor. No wonder Princess Changping would bring her to see Concubine Lin, and the emperor finally asked her to come to Concubine Lin.

"This is for the county lord?"

Nangong Mo hesitated, but nodded. Concubine Lin thought for a moment and said, "The county lord asked me what His Majesty gave me, and it must have been His Majesty who ordered you to come to the palace." The county lord allows me to think about it" Lin Guifei walked to Nangong Mo and squatted down, and also looked through the contents of the box together. In fact, there are not too many things, most of them are silver jewelry and are not valuable. But the death of the crown prince and the emperor rewarded the six palaces, which in itself is not right. No one will lack those plain clothes in the palace, not to mention that although the prince is the prince, but the harem concubines are all the prince's concubine, as long as the clothes are a little more careful, it is enough, there is no reason to say that the concubine gives filial piety to the concubine, even the prince can't. Therefore, Nangong Mo was sure that there must be something hidden in the things that the emperor gave to Lin Guifei.

The two of them picked up the contents of the box and looked at them one by one.

"This!" Lin Guifei held a silver lock in her hand. Nangong Mo took a look at the silver lock, and there was indeed a keyhole on one side of the silver lock. Nangong Mo inserted the golden key just right, and with a soft click, the silver lock was immediately opened, and there was indeed a bright yellow silk silk stuffed inside.

Lin Guifei grabbed Nangong Mo's hand and said in a deep voice: "County Lord, this palace doesn't know why His Majesty put this thing here, but this can be regarded as His Majesty's trust in this palace." This palace is not in vain. This thing, the county lord should take it out of the palace immediately, and the palace doesn't want to know what is inside, and no one will know from the palace that the county lord took this thing from here. ”

Nangong Mo looked at Concubine Lin and said softly: "Concubine Niangniang"

Lin Guifei showed a bitter smile on her beautiful face, and said, "When this palace served His Majesty, he was still young, and it was inevitable that he would not know the height of the sky. My majesty pities me when I am young and always forgives a little bit, but I always feel that my majesty only has the first queen in my heart, and I am haunted in my heart. Now, I finally know that in addition to the first queen, His Majesty at least trusts this palace in his heart, at least this palace is still different from other concubines, and it is enough. ”

In fact, it is not said how much she loves the emperor, she used to be a proud and beautiful woman. The first queen was mediocre in appearance, old and yellow, but she was young and beautiful. When I was young and vigorous, I always felt that I was different and that I was special. But the result always disappointed her, and in the heart of His Majesty the Emperor, the soft words on the pillow of the three thousand beauties of the harem were not as good as the words of the old and yellow queen. She resented, sad, and finally gave up, she just wanted to keep her son and live like this for the rest of her life, but she didn't want her only son to die early. In any case, in addition to her son, the emperor Xià, who has been with her for nearly 20 years, is still the most important person in her life for more than 30 years.

If she really didn't care about this person at all, what else had she had in her life?

"Let's go, don't worry your mother. Don't worry, this palace will take care of me later. Lin Guifei smiled lightly.

Looking at the beautiful woman smiling in the candlelight, Nangong Mo suddenly felt that this woman who had never had a good impression before was so beautiful.

"Mother, take care."

"Take care, county lord."

Watching Nangong Mo's figure disappear at the door, a faint smile appeared on Concubine Lin's lips, "Lord of Star City, what an enviable woman." "It's completely different from a weak woman like her, who has been raised in a deep boudoir since she was a teenager and has never stepped out of the palace for half a step. No wonder, even His Majesty trusts him so much. What you want your concubine to do, your concubine will definitely do.

Nangong Mo had just walked out of the palace gate, and there was a sound of bells in the city ringing from inside the palace. I didn't count how many bells rang, and now there was only one reason why the death knell would ring again in this imperial city.

In King Yan's mansion, Princess Changping still hasn't fallen asleep. Just waved away, and the person sat alone in the room drinking strong tea. Somehow, the beating of her eyelids made her feel very uneasy: Flawless, don't let anything happen. Princess Changping regretted leaving her daughter-in-law alone in the palace, and the inner guard was strict, what if something happened?

"Buzz! Buzz"

The teacup in Princess Changping's hand fell to the ground with a bang, and the porcelain shattered with a crisp sound. Princess Changping looked at the empty right hand in a daze, and two lines of tears fell from the corners of her eyes.

"Father!"

"Princess!" The maids outside the door obviously heard this voice as well, and immediately rushed in and knelt on the ground, "Princess, please mourn the princess!" ”

Princess Changping froze and said in a trembling voice: "Change clothes, this palace is going to enter the palace." ”

"Think twice, princess." A grandmother hurriedly said: "Princess, think twice, this is really the time of curfew, and the death of His Majesty will definitely be martial law in the whole city, and we are afraid that we will not be able to get out at this time." Or wait until dawn."

Princess Changping closed her eyes and said in a deep voice: "Shut up!" The eldest brother of the crown prince has just passed away, and the royal brothers and the eldest grandson of the emperor are not in Jinling, and the palace is a princess, so when will you not come forward at this time? ! ”

"Yes, Princess."

What Mama said was right, the group had just left the gate of Yanwang's Mansion and was stopped by someone. The entire street was full of guards with weapons in their hands, and the leader of the team arched his hand towards Princess Changping and said, "Princess, martial law in the inner city, please return to the palace temporarily." ”

Princess Changping's face was like frost, "Presumptuous! When my father died, can't I even enter the palace? ”

The man said: "It is precisely because of the death of His Majesty that the government and the opposition urgently need to be stable, so I ask the princess to calm down." Please rest assured that the eldest grandson of the emperor has just returned to Beijing by order. Please go back to the house to rest first, and enter the palace early tomorrow morning to worship His Majesty. ”

"The eldest grandson of the emperor? He came back quickly. Princess Changping said lightly. The crown prince died, and his father ordered Xiao Qianye to return to Beijing. Even if Xiao Qianye really runs non-stop day and night, he will only arrive tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. But now a hint of coldness flashed in Princess Changping's eyes: Qianye, you must not do anything rebellious!

Returning to the palace of King Yan, Princess Changping waved away her subordinates. Nangong Mo walked out of the inner room, "Mother." ”

Seeing Nangong Mo, Princess Changping's tears suddenly fell again, "Flawless, what's wrong with my father?" You, have you seen your father? ”

Nangong Mo was silent for a moment, but still nodded. Princess Changping hurriedly asked, "How did my father go?" Were you there? Nangong Mo shook his head and said, "No, His Majesty was still alive when I left." Princess Changping's face turned pale and said, "Is it really a thousand nights?" ”

Nangong Mo still said truthfully, "I didn't see the king of Yuejun at that time, but I saw the king of Pingchuan." The guards in the palace have all been accused by him, and over the years, the king of Pingchuan County has attracted many people inside and outside the court. ”

"Uncle Huang?!" Princess Changping was stunned.

Nangong Mo sighed and said, "Your Majesty has written an edict that the king of Liyue County is the emperor's grandson. Although the main hall has not yet been held, in terms of haircuts, now that His Majesty and the crown prince are gone, soon, the king of Yuejun will probably ascend the throne. Mother, leave Jinling. The back is probably going to be dangerous. ”

Jinling

"Even if King Yuejun ascends the throne, what can she do to the palace?" Princess Changping shook her head and said, "What's more, if you don't leave, how can your mother go?" "But Wei Junmo has an official position in the imperial court, and it is also a big crime to leave without permission. Even when you go to Youzhou, you can only live incognito.

"The king of Pingchuan County knows Jun Mo's background."

"What?" Princess Changping's face turned pale.

"July 7, kill the wolf."

Princess Changping grabbed Nangong Mo and said, "Mo'er, don't worry about the affairs in Jinling City." You go to Lingzhou immediately and tell Sù Jun Mo not to come back. Go to Youzhou to find the third brother. Nangong Mo reached out and patted the back of Princess Changping's hand and comforted: "Mother don't worry, I know it in my heart." The king of Pingchuan did not dare to move Jun Mo for the time being. ”

Princess Changping was a little unconvinced, if Jun Mo hadn't happened to be born on such a day, why would she have to suffer so many years of grievances? Xiao Chun ignored it before, it was because the world was not his. Now, even if he can't ascend to the throne, at least he will be a prince with real power. As for her nephew, Princess Changping didn't think he would let Jun'er go.

Nangong Mo said: "Mother, don't worry, I won't joke with Jun Mo's name." If we leave like this, Jun Mo will really have to be incognito and unable to see people for the rest of his life. It's just that I don't worry about you, mother. "The most worrying thing about Nangong Mo in this Jinling City is undoubtedly Princess Changping.

Princess Changping shook her head and said, "Silly boy, since they don't dare to deal with Jun'er for the time being, they won't make a move against this palace." My father is gone, if it is really a thousand nights to ascend the throne

Nangong Mo was silent, what Princess Changping said was true, but she was really worried about Princess Changping's safety.

Princess Changping smiled lightly: "If I leave now, I will only startle the grass and make them more wary of you." Don't worry, although I don't know Uncle Huang, I still know a little bit about Qianye. He won't do anything to me. ”

"Okay, mother, be careful."

Overnight, it was as if the sky had suddenly collapsed. The crown prince died only a few days ago, and he died again before he even had time to become the emperor. This sudden situation shocked not only ordinary courtiers, but also those families who had already formed a group and were ready to fight wits and courage with the royal family. As soon as the emperor dies, it means that many things will change differently. With a touch of the chessboard, the chess game is reopened, and everything that follows is possible.

It's just that before they could discuss the results, the edict of His Majesty came out of the palace as soon as dawn. Canonized the emperor's eldest grandson, Xiao Qianye, the king of Yuejun, as the emperor's grandson. This is the last edict of His Majesty the Emperor, which means that at the time of the death of the crown prince, the imperial grandson is the rightful heir to the throne.

What shocked the families was that it was not surprising that military generals such as the Duke of Chu and the Duke of E, the founding veterans of the country, expressed their support for the imperial grandson. However, there are many people who agree with it and few who oppose it. As for those princes, the vassal kings are far away in their fiefdoms, and they don't have the opportunity and time to oppose them.

Just when the families wanted to make a move, several holy decrees placed in the box of the emperor's imperial pen during his lifetime were sent to the heads of the families. After reading the contents of the holy decree, all the worlds seemed to have a desire to shut their mouths together.

Two days later, the emperor's grandson summoned the king of Pingchuan County to Beijing, and as the emperor's uncle, he was named regent and prime minister of court affairs. On the same day, the county lord of Xingcheng also returned to the city and entered the gate of the Yanwang Mansion where Princess Changping temporarily lived.

During the state funeral, the people forbade banquets and monthly marriages. The entire Jinling City fell into a solemn and solemn atmosphere of black and white, and the Yanwang Mansion was also a little more gloomy and cold. The splendid splendor of the past has been replaced with white cloth, and the opulent decoration of the past has been concealed by black veil. The whole palace is as cold and cold as the weather is now.

Nangong Mo sat in the attic of the library building, looking condescendingly in the direction of the imperial city outside the palace. It is perhaps the liveliest place in the lifeless city of Jinling these days.

"The ministers have already deliberated and decided that Xiao Qianye will ascend the throne in seven days. Are we just looking at it? Behind him, Lin Changfeng was a little unwilling.

Nangong Mo pulled the cloak on his body and sighed: "If you don't look at it, what can you do?" His Majesty's edict is true, and his ascension to the throne is justified, and no one can stop him. ”

"Obviously, His Majesty and the crown prince were killed by them!" Lin Changfeng frowned. Nangong Mo looked back at him, smiled faintly and asked, "Who believes it?" Didn't you send someone to find out? The cause of death. ”

Lin Changfeng was silent, they had indeed sent someone to investigate the cause of the emperor's death. The emperor was not poisoned or killed, but died suddenly of illness. The emperor had hidden his illness for too long, and by the time the imperial physicians had taken out the emperor's pulse, no one could any longer doubt the cause of His Majesty's death. It turns out that His Majesty has been holding on all along, and it makes perfect sense that the death of the prince hit him too hard this time. And they, except for Nangong Moyi, actually have no evidence to prove that the emperor's death is related to Xiao Qianye and Xiao Chun. Even if Nangong Mo came out to correct him, the people who believed in Nangong Mo were afraid that there were far fewer people than those who believed in Xiao Qianye. What's more, from the moment Nangong Mo chose to leave, it was impossible for her to use this matter to attack Xiao Chun again, Wei Junmo's safety was far more important in her eyes than the emperor's life.

After a long time, Lin Changfeng had to sigh and said, "This time, we lost." ”

Nangong Mo said lightly: "The King of Pingchuan County has been planning for more than 20 years, how dare he if he doesn't hit with one move?" It's not unjust to lose. ”

Lin Changfeng thought about it, nodded and said, "If you want me to say, the most terrifying thing is people like Xiao Chun." Usually he looks inconspicuous, but who could have known that he would secretly plan so many things. "As long as you think about it, Xiao Chunyuan can quietly buy the emperor's henchmen and guards in Pingzhou, this method makes people shudder," The Lin family has already compromised with Xiao Qianye, and I estimate that the other families are similar. I'm afraid this is not Xiao Qianye's idea. "Can Xiao Qianye really be the master now? Lin Changfeng can imagine the appearance of a marionette sitting on the throne.

Nangong Mo said indifferently: "Xiao Qianye has just ascended the throne, and the most important thing is to stabilize the level of dìng and the vassal king, now is not the time to fight hard with the family." However, those families are willing to regress at this time, it should be something in Xiao Qianye's hands that is related to their life and death. ”

"What's that?" Lin Changfeng said curiously. If Xiao Qianye has this thing, will he still be burned by the family?

Nangong Mo smiled faintly: "Your Majesty can write down the news of the establishment of the emperor's eldest grandson as the grandson in advance, do you say that you will leave and copy the will of the major families." ”

"You mean?" Lin Changfeng was shocked.

"Your Majesty is impatient, and plans to take them out directly. It's a pity that Xiao Qianye and Xiao Chun are afraid that they won't be able to comprehend the deep meaning of His Majesty. "Give back this will to the family, although it can be exchanged for a moment of peace. But whether it is Xiao Qianye or Xiao Chun, I am afraid that they don't have the courage to make a second will. Since those families knew that the royal family had murderous intentions against them, how could they not take precautions? Even if Xiao Qianye and Xiao Chun sit firmly in the Great Xia, they will inevitably be constrained by the family in the future.

Lin Changfeng frowned and said, "So it's stupid to say that Xiao Qianye and Xiao Chun are making this choice?" ”

Nangong Mo shook his head and said, "Not necessarily, it's just a matter of how you choose." You wouldn't think that the vassal kings would let a junior sit on the throne so lightly, right? If Xiao Qianye and Xiao Chun are not appeased by the family now, when these families join forces with the vassal king, they will be even more enemies. ”

Lin Changfeng rolled his eyes, "So, isn't it wrong to choose?" ”

Nangong Mo smiled lightly: "This is not a multiple-choice question, this is a personality issue." If the emperor had been replaced, there would have been no such problems at all. Directly ordered to copy the family first, and then deal with these vassal kings. Xiao Qianye has His Majesty's edict in hand, is he afraid that the vassal king will not be able to rebel? Xiao Qianye has an indecisive personality, and Xiao Chun is ruthless enough, but what does a person who can endure for more than 20 years mean besides showing that he is cautious and forbearing? ”

"What does it mean?"

"Cowardly." Nangong Mo said lightly, "Xiao Chun does not have the eloquence of the first emperor, nor does he have the iron and blood of His Majesty, so he can only endure the secret plot and seize the throne by selfish means." Gaining power can be done by conspiracy, but it is not possible to seize power by conspiracy. Xiao Chun has the ability to mess with power, and I don't know if he has the ability to hold power. ”

Lin Changfeng nodded, looking at Nangong Mo with a somewhat strange gaze, "Miss Mo, you really don't look like a girl from Jiangmen." ”

Nangong Mowan'er smiled and said, "What does Changfeng Gongzi think is like being born in Jiangmen. What's more, I don't think the Duke of Chu has any influence on me. Lin Changfeng patted his forehead and said with a smile: "That's right, I'm afraid that Mrs. Meng will teach you much more than Chu Guogong." Once Xiao Qianye ascends the throne, will those people over there in the Duke of Chu State trouble you? ”

"Trouble me?" Nangong Mo smiled: "They should worry about whether they will be troubled by others." The trouble of this county lord is not something that anyone can find. "The Doctor of the Prosperous Age

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Text 168, the emperor died

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