Seeing Gonggong Chen coming in a hurry, Zhongyong followed Gonggong Chen into the palace again without asking too much.

"The ministers see the emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live."

The loyal and brave man stepped forward and saluted.

Jia Kangdi pinched his temples a little tiredly, and said: "Just now Yuan Shangshu came over and said that Yuan Gang was stabbed by a pedestrian while walking on the road, and the murder weapon was this dart." But because it was poisonous, I asked Gong Chen to announce that Imperial Doctor Kong came over, but the people in the Tai Hospital said that Imperial Doctor Kong had been called away by Uncle Ning Huang for several days and had not returned. What do you think about this? ”

Zhongyong Gong said in surprise: "I didn't expect the news to spread so quickly, the emperor on the front foot asked Gonggong Chen to announce the decree, and someone on the back foot was assassinated." Could it be that someone expected in advance that the emperor would send people to Xishu again? If this person can predict it so accurately, I am afraid it will have something to do with the concealment of the destruction of Shu Dao. ”

"Then do you think this person will be Uncle Ning Huang?"

Jia Condi asked with a frown.

Zhongyong Gong said with some uncertainty: "This is really hard to say, we have to find out why King Lao Ning detains Imperial Doctor Kong first." ”

At this time, Emperor Jiakang's brows furrowed even tighter, and he complained: "If it weren't for the ancestors who gave a very good army to Uncle Ninghuang, we wouldn't be so constrained now. Uncle Ninghuang's mansion is not so easy for us to check. ”

Zhongyong Gong thought for a while and said, "The minister has a good idea of killing three birds with one stone, but there are some grievances. ”

Jia Conti asked with some curiosity, "Oh? Tell me about it. ”

"Today's King Ning has reached the age of marriage, but he has not married for a long time. The emperor might as well find a few portraits of girls and let the queen send someone to send them, which can show the emperor's grace; Second, if they really choose the girl, then Ning Wangfu will also have the emperor's person; Third, you can also find out if anyone in King Ning's Mansion is sick, after all, it is not an ordinary person who can let King Ning invite Imperial Doctor Kong to see a doctor. ”

Zhong Yonggong explained.

Jia Kangdi's eyes lit up, and he praised again and again: "Aiqing really won my heart, I will go to the queen now to see if there is any suitable candidate." ”

Zhongyong Gong nodded and said, "The minister retreats." ”

Kunde Palace.

Queen Xian was fighting birds in the courtyard, and suddenly heard "The emperor is coming" and hurriedly handed the bird cage to the maid beside her, and quickly went to the main gate to greet her.

Jia Condi smiled and said, "The queen doesn't have to salute, let's go into the house and talk." ”

Empress Xian nodded and said, "Yes, Emperor Xie." ”

Jia Kangdi walked into the house, anxious about the things in his heart, and said bluntly: "I want to point out a marriage to King Ning, is there a candidate for the queen?" ”

Empress Xian knew that Emperor Jiakang had always been jealous of King Lao Ning, so this candidate was not an ordinary difficult choice. It can't be a powerful person who can help Ning Wangfu, nor can he have no identity, which will make people laugh at the emperor's lack of atmosphere.

Just when Empress Xian was carefully considering the girls in the capital, Jia Kangdi spoke: "Isn't there an album submitted by the draft every year? Do you still have it there? ”

Empress Xian knew what Jia Kangdi meant, so she took out a thick booklet from the drawer on the side and put it on the table, flipping through them one by one.

Suddenly, Emperor Xian thought of something and said, "Your Majesty, what do you think of Yu Yao, the current concubine of the Yu Shang family?" Although she is a little younger, her identity is also worthy of the king of Shangning, but Mrs. Yu and the queen mother are sisters, and the two have a very good relationship. Therefore, even if Yu Yao marries the past, the Yushang Mansion will not be able to become the support of King Ning. ”

Jia Kangdi nodded and said, "This is okay, but you think about it again, find a few more portraits of the girl and send them to him, and let him choose them himself." ”

"Sun Ruomei, the youngest concubine of Sun Wangye's family, this is Ye Hanrui, the daughter of Ye Yuan, the squire of the Ministry of War, and Ye Hanrui's mother is also the concubine of Sun Wangye. Prince Sun's concubine is Prince Ying's side concubine, so the concubine thinks that the emperor can send the portraits of these two women over. Empress Xian pointed to the portraits of the two and said.

Jiakangdi nodded and said, "The queen's analysis is good, let's put it together." ”

Empress Xian took out the three portraits of women and put them aside, and asked, "Your Majesty, do you need to find a few more?" ”

Jiakangdi thought for a while and said: "King Lao Ning has always thought highly of himself, even if you think about it carefully, he may not be satisfied, so be it."

By the way, a few days ago, didn't the Jin Kingdom pay tribute to a few dancing girls and treasures, and also send them to King Lao Ning. Let's just say that I haven't seen Uncle Huang for a long time, and I miss it very much. ”

Empress Xian nodded and said, "Yes, the concubine will go and prepare." ”

"By the way, if you see Imperial Doctor Kong in Ning Wangfu, let him go back to the palace, and say that the Queen Mother has been sick for the past few days, and her body is not happy, and she has not been able to find him, so I want to ask him to prescribe a few prescriptions." Jia Kangdi admonished.

Empress Xian glanced at Emperor Jiakang in surprise, and then responded: "Yes, the concubine obeys the order." ”

Ningwangfu

Since King Ning woke up, he has been living in the courtyard of King Ning, and has been conditioned by Imperial Doctor Kong.

"Imperial Doctor Kong, I've been taking medicine for a few days, why is my body still a little weak?" King Ning asked while lying on the bed.

Imperial Physician Kong said respectfully: "The residual poison in the prince's body has been cleared, and he can be cured after a period of time." ”

King Ning nodded and asked, "Does Imperial Physician Kong know what kind of poison this is?" ”

Imperial Physician Kong frowned and said, "The old minister has never seen the poison, so I don't know very well, but I used the method of golden needles to force the poison out. However, this is also thanks to the fact that the prince is not deeply poisoned, otherwise the old minister may not have a way to save the prince. ”

King Ning closed his eyes in some disappointment and stopped talking.

Seeing that King Ning was no longer talking, Imperial Physician Kong withdrew from the room, but this was a bump in with Queen Xian, who had just walked into the courtyard.

When Imperial Physician Kong saw Empress Xian walking in, he hurriedly stepped forward and kowtowed excitedly: "The old minister has seen the queen's mother. ”

Empress Xian saw that Imperial Doctor Kong had some excited expressions, and then thought about what Emperor Jia Kangdi said before, and had a little understanding in her heart.

"Imperial Physician Kong turned out to be here with Uncle Huang, the Queen Mother has been looking for you for a few days." Empress Xian pretended to be surprised and said.

Imperial Doctor Kong's eyes flashed brightly, and he echoed: "The weather has been dry and dry for a few days, and it hasn't rained for a long time. ”

Empress Xian nodded and said, "Since this is the case, then you can follow the palace to see the imperial uncle." I will go back to the palace with me to treat the Queen Mother, otherwise the Queen Mother will punish you. ”

Imperial Doctor Kong said in a panic: "The Queen Mother's eye disease has always been diagnosed and treated by the old minister, and the old minister will follow you to see the old prince and say goodbye to the old prince." ”

"Very well, let's go." With that, Empress Xian turned around and walked towards the hall.

When King Lao Ning heard that Queen Xian was coming, his heart flashed with suspicion, and then he smiled a little and went out to greet him.

"The old minister has seen the queen's mother, the mother is a thousand years old, a thousand years old." Lao Ning Wang said respectfully.

Empress Xian stepped forward and said, "Uncle Huang, hurry up." ”

King Lao Ning straightened up and said, "Niangniang, please take a seat." ”

Empress Xian nodded and sat on the top.

"I wonder what the mother is visiting today?" King Lao Ning looked at Imperial Doctor Kong beside Empress Xian and asked tentatively.

Empress Xian said with a smile: "Uncle Huang doesn't have to worry, the emperor hasn't seen you for a long time when he came to the palace today, and he misses you very much." A few days ago, the Jin Kingdom paid tribute to a lot of good things, and the emperor specially told the palace to bring them. ”

When King Lao Ning heard this, he hurriedly stepped forward and thanked him and said, "Long live Emperor Xie Wu, long live, long live." ”

Empress Xian glanced at the maid beside her, smiled and said, "Uncle Huang, hurry up." I have another happy event to tell Uncle Huang. ”

The maid stepped forward and helped Lao Ning Wang up.

King Lao Ning looked at Queen Xian curiously and said, "Then my minister will thank Niangniang first." ”

Empress Xian took out a few picture scrolls from her sleeve and handed them to King Lao Ning, saying, "Uncle Huang, you also know that our royal family is thin now. The emperor also attaches great importance to this matter, so he specially ordered the palace to find a few girls with good family backgrounds and let Jianning choose them. ”

King Lao Ning said gratefully: "Thank you for the kindness of the emperor and Niangniang." Jianning is not young, and there are also side concubines in the house, but there is one less concubine. For this matter, the old minister urged Jianning, this kid is not in a hurry. Alas! ”

When Empress Xian heard this, she suggested: "Why don't you let Jianning take a look at the portrait?" If he doesn't like it, this palace will drag someone to see the girls from other families. ”

King Lao Ning said approvingly: "Okay, Lao Chen, let people find Jianning." ”

So, King Lao Ning looked at Gonggong Hu and said, "Gonggong Hu, you quickly bring Jianning over." ”

"Yes, the old slave will go."

Gonggong Hu nodded and left.

As soon as Gonggong Hu entered the room, he saw that Murong Jianning was still resting on the bed, and hurriedly urged: "Lord Wang, get up quickly." The queen is here to see you. ”

Murong Jianning asked curiously, "What is the queen mother looking for me?" ”

While changing Murong Jianning's clothes, Gonggong Hu said, "The queen said that she would show you a few portraits of the girls and choose a concubine for you." ”

Murong Jianning asked puzzledly, "Did you say why?" ”

Gonggong Hu explained: "The queen said that because the royal family is thin, the emperor attaches great importance to this. ”

"No, my concubine, I have my own decision, I can't let them decide a few portraits."

Murong Jianning walked out unhappily.

Gonggong Hu anxiously wanted to step forward to persuade him, but Murong Jianning walked too fast and had already strode into the hall.

Seeing that Murong Jianning's face was not very good, King Lao Ning scolded: "Seeing that the queen mother still doesn't salute? What kind of system is reckless? ”

Murong Jianning took a step forward, knelt on the ground and kowtowed, and said, "The minister has seen the queen's mother, and the mother is a thousand years old. ”

Empress Xian gave her a boost and said, "Get up." Just now, the palace told your father that you are not young anymore, and there should be a concubine in the house. Our royal family is thin, you young people should start their branches sooner. ”

King Lao Ning said approvingly: "The queen is right, why don't Jianning hurry up and thank you?" What are you stunned about? ”

Murong Jianning said with a serious face: "Thank you to the emperor and Niangniang for their kindness, it's just a marriage event, and you should also pay attention to the love and affection, and you can't see the character just by looking at the portrait." The minister felt that this matter was inappropriate. ”

"Bastard! Let you see the portrait, where do you get so much nonsense? ”

King Lao Ning reprimanded angrily.

Empress Xian waved her hand and said, "Uncle Huang, don't be angry, what Jianning said is right." I'll set up a banquet in the palace another day, and King Ning will come over to see each other at that time. ”

Lao Ning Wang sighed and said, "The prison lady is bothered. Jianning, this kid is really too unreasonable. ”

Empress Xian said with a smile: "The young man is strong-blooded, and some thoughts are normal. But since this portrait has already been brought, why don't you take a look at it first? The few I chose are among the best in Beijing in terms of family background and talent. ”

King Lao Ning looked at Murong Jianning, his eyes full of dissatisfaction and anger.

"Yes, Queen Xie."

Under the coercion of King Lao Ning, Murong Jianning reluctantly took the portrait and said.

Then sit down on the chair next to me and look through them one by one.