Mo Bai couldn't be sure what the queen was thinking, so he pondered for a while, and replied: "Since my father has passed on to Lao Jiu, my son will naturally follow the order. ”

When the queen heard this, her eyes fluctuated, and she asked again, "Really?" ”

"In front of the queen mother, the sons naturally dare not deceive." Mo Bai nodded and said solemnly.

The queen stared at him for a long time, and she didn't know if she believed it, but after a slight silence, she slowly whispered: "You haven't thought that even if you don't fight, Lao Jiu will still be afraid of you in the future, and even can't tolerate you." ”

Mo Bai heard this, nodded and said, "The queen mother doesn't have to worry, no matter who the new monarch belongs to, the son really has no intention of interfering." But as the queen mother said, the son cannot but think about the future, the son can accept the new monarch to the throne, but it is never possible to be unreserved. In the future, it would be best if the two sides could get along well. ”

When the queen heard this, she suddenly raised her eyes and stared at Mo Bai: "Monarchs and ministers, how can you be safe?" Don't you know that as far as the new monarch is concerned, your so-called peace and quiet are already a great rebellion, who is the king, and can tolerate the ministers who are not subordinate? ”

Mo Bai looked at her, his eyes did not flinch, but his tone became light: "There is no way, in the current situation, my son can only do this at most." If there is no solution, there is only one way to turn his face in the end, and the sons may not be afraid. ”

As soon as these words came out, there was no sound between the mother and son for a long time, and after a long time, the queen sighed: "Since the two are not in harmony sooner or later, it is better to break it late than to break it early." ”

"The queen mother is saying......" The queen's words shocked Mo Bai's heart, does the queen really have the intention of letting herself fight?

To be honest, Mo Bai hadn't thought about it before, after all, the queen was heartbroken for Emperor Dingwu, and her feelings were definitely not fake, so she would betray Emperor Dingwu's last life?

The queen lowered her eyes, Mo Bai couldn't see her expression clearly, but she was silent for a long time before she raised her head, her eyes were full of complexity: "Although you had many disagreements with your father and emperor in the past, you are father and son after all, and your father will never harm you even if he annoys you." But Lao Jiu is different, his temperament seems to be gentle, but in fact it may not be, I am afraid that he will not miss brotherhood. You are the only one left in this palace now, and no matter what, I can't see you in an accident again. Instead of waiting for it to come, it is better to take advantage of the fact that the overall situation is not stable, and when this palace can still say a few words, I will help you. ”

Mo Bai's heart trembled slightly, and his eyes moved downward, only to see that the queen's hands were firmly entangled, and her knuckles were white.

It can be seen that when the queen said this, she was under heavy pressure in her heart.

After a moment of silence, Mo Bai raised his head and looked at the queen, and said softly: "The queen mother doesn't need to be like this, I already have a plan in my heart for the future situation." In the future, Lao Jiu will tolerate me well, and he will not allow me, at least he will not dare to touch me. Not to mention that he is still fledgling at present, even if he sits firmly on the dragon chair in the future, he can't help this chaotic world. ”

"Don't you think that your father and emperor have connived at you, so you underestimate the power of the emperor of a country." The queen was not as optimistic as him, and warned solemnly.

Mo Bai nodded, shook his head again, and said, "Queen Mother, Erchen is not underestimating Lao Jiu. But as far as the current situation is concerned, Erchen has no other way but to coexist with Lao Jiu. ”

The queen's eyebrows raised slightly: "How do you say this?" ”

Mo Bai said in a deep voice: "Don't hide it from the queen mother, this supreme position, the son has not thought about it. Even if Erchen doesn't take the initiative to think about it, all the ministers in the Ming Wang's Mansion will help Erchen to plan. ”

"This is nature, from the dragon's work, since ancient times, it has been sought by human ministers." The queen bowed her head and did not blame her.

Mo Bai nodded: "But after thinking about it a few times, my son finally gave up." First, Erchen was born in the folk since he was a child, grew up in the folk, and did not have half of the business above the court, even if he wanted to fight, he couldn't fight. ”

The queen frowned and said, "If you are worried about this matter, although this palace has not been in charge for many years, it can still help you a little bit in the court." ”

Mo Bai still shook his head: "After listening to her son, the queen mother is still only one of them above the court, and the bigger problem is outside?" ”

"Outward?" The queen's eyes fluctuated, staring at Mo Bai.

Mo Bai stood up, with a wisp of solemnity in his eyes, and explained in a deep voice: "The queen mother should know that if she is today, she has long been torn apart and devastated, and there are banners and barbarians riding on my rivers and mountains, trying to occupy my rivers and mountains with snakes and elephants. There are warlords from all over the world who are in turmoil, trying to take advantage of the chaos, and they are ambitious to subvert our Great Xia Ancestral Court and replace it. ”

Speaking of this, Mo Bai turned his head and looked at the queen, and his voice became deeper and deeper: "Queen Mother, imagine that these ambitious people, if they know that their father and emperor have collapsed, will they sit back and watch without their own business?" It is foreseeable that although they are still unable to overthrow the banner of the dynasty, the ownership of this new monarch will definitely become the top priority in their eyes. ”

"Could it be that the emperor is afraid of these rebellious ministers and thieves, and he is cowardly, and he does not dare to take such a heavy responsibility?" But she didn't want the queen to hear it, but she misunderstood that Mo Bai had the heart to escape, and suddenly raised her eyebrows, and her eyebrows became majestic.

When Mo Bai heard this, he smiled bitterly and sat down again: "The queen mother misunderstood, it's not that the sons are afraid that they don't dare to sit on this big seat, but these people will never allow the sons to sit on it." They finally waited for their father to return to heaven, how could they still tolerate another strong monarch in the country? ”

The queen was angry for a moment, and instantly understood the meaning of Mo Bai, and couldn't help but say in her mouth: "This ......"

Mo Bai lowered his eyes and continued: "Lao Jiu is still young, and his majesty is still difficult to suppress the world, for the time being, in the eyes of internal and external enemies, he cannot pose a threat. Such a young monarch is in line with their strategy of encroaching on the dynasty step by step, and it is also in line with the interests of the ministers of the court, so when he succeeds to the throne, the warlord may make trouble and make the dynasty more and more decayed, but it will not be directly incompatible, and the courtiers will not have much resistance, and will do their best to help him ascend the throne. ”

"But if it was me, it would definitely be different, inside and outside the court, they would definitely have a unified attitude and deal with me in unison. If it is not done well, the world will be in chaos, and it is difficult to say whether this dynasty will collapse because of this. ”

Therefore, it is better to hide it for a while than to do so. Even if Lao Jiu doesn't allow me, as long as he hasn't unified the world and cleaned up the mess, he won't dare to turn his face with me easily, even if he is stubborn, those courtiers under him won't let him come around. In the eyes of those courtiers, I still have value to use, at least they can push me out and use it as a shield against the pressure of the barbarians and warlords. ”

Speaking of this, Mo Bai actually showed a smile on the corner of his mouth, looked at the queen and said: "The reason why my father let me go out of the game early, and even chose Lao Jiu in the end, is actually because he has long understood that anyone can sit on this big boss, the third child, and the ninth child, but I can't sit down." Among the boss, the third, and the nine, the nine is the most in line with the interests of all parties, so in the end, this big position fell to the nine. ”

After a long time, she raised her head and whispered to Mo Bai: "If this is the case, you really have no hope of being a king......"

"If you are a king in this troubled world, you may not be stable." Mo Bai shook his head and sighed softly.

"But this troubled world will one day be calmed, and if you lose this opportunity to soar into the sky, you will end up as a minister for eternity. If you can protect yourself and live in peace, then it will be fine, but now that you are about to give birth to children, what will happen to them? The queen lowered her head and seemed to mumble to herself.

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In the garden.

Lin Suyin, accompanied by the old palace maid, sat in the sun, and when Mo Bai came out, she saw Zhang Bangli standing in front of her, not knowing what she was talking about.

didn't care about Zhang Bangli, his inky white eyes swept Lin Suyin's abdomen, and his eyes fluctuated slightly.

At this moment, of course, he understood why the queen mother suddenly got up and let him fight for the throne.

It turned out that in the final analysis, it was because of the child in Lin Suyin's belly that made waves in the queen's heart.

Mo Bai didn't know what to say, he only sighed lightly in his heart, even though the queen had not asked about palace affairs for many years, but in the end, she still couldn't help but think about her future generations.

"Your Highness!" Zhang Bangli saw Mo Bai and hurriedly saluted.

"Hmm!" Mo Bai nodded and gestured to Lin Suyin's eyes.

Lin Suyin got up and went back to the palace with the old palace maid, while Mo Bai sat down directly on the chair where Lin Suyin had sat and asked softly: "Is there something?" ”

Zhang Bangli glanced at his expression, and saw that his face was indifferent and seemed to be in a good mood, so he said: "Your Highness, Your Majesty has something I want to ask Your Highness's opinion. ”

"If it involves political affairs in the palace, there is no need, this king will do what he says, and if he says not to interfere, he will never interfere." Mo Bai raised his eyes to look at the sun, and his voice was still light.

Seeing his attitude, Zhang Bangli's eyes fluctuated, and his heart was calm, but he still said: "Your Highness is high-spirited, and your subordinates are deeply admired......

"That's it!" Mo Bai raised his hand to interrupt, and his eyes turned to him: "I have already made it very clear, if it is a political matter, there is no need to say much, if it is not a political matter, just say it." ”

"This ......" Zhang Bangli hesitated, seemed to think about it, and then said: "Your Highness, I am here because of the fact that the two mountains and four sects are in charge of entering Beijing. ”

When Mo Bai heard this, he didn't say anything, waiting for him to follow.

Seeing this, Zhang Bangli continued: "According to the etiquette system of our dynasty, the first emperor died, and the new monarch immediately succeeded to the throne, and after a month of mourning, he would be enthroned. Now the situation is uneven, so everything is flexible, did not want to summon the two mountains and four gates to Beijing immediately to pay homage to the new emperor, but since they have been summoned by His Royal Highness, according to the etiquette system, when the first time to enter the palace to meet the new emperor, and the audience will be recorded in the history books. Zhang Bangli said in a deep voice.

After saying that, Zhang Bangli's eyes stared at Mo Bai motionlessly.

Mo Bai looked at him, but he was silent for a while, and said for a while: "Since the etiquette system is like this, then just do it." ”

When Zhang Bangli heard this, he smiled bitterly in his heart, originally those few people didn't come, so they would have acted cheaply.

But since it came, it had to be done, the emperor's succession to the throne, legality and procedurality were greater than heaven.

But without Mo Bai's cooperation, he didn't dare to do it directly.

No one can guarantee that those will obediently recognize the new emperor?

And no one can guarantee that those few people will not know about it, and then spread the news that the emperor has collapsed?

What's more, there is also an allusion in his words that King Ming himself, after returning to Beijing, has not been to meet the new emperor after entering the palace twice.

Can't Mo Bai hear it?

Of course, he could hear it, in fact, he still knew that Zhang Bangli's words were not finished.

Sure enough, Zhang Bangli said again: "In this case, I will bother His Highness to convey His Majesty's will to Ershan Zhenren and the four sect masters." ”

Mo Bai didn't refuse, but said, "Is there anything else?" ”

"Also, I don't know if Niangniang's condition has been relieved now, the funeral of the former emperor and the succession of the new emperor, as well as many rewards in the palace, I am afraid that Niangniang still needs to be in charge." Zhang Bangli bowed his head and said again.

This time, Mo Bai's expression fluctuated a little, and after a slight silence, he only heard his voice speak lightly: "Didn't you say that it should be done according to the etiquette system?" Then let's do it according to the etiquette system, and let His Majesty come to ask the queen mother for her will. ”

When Zhang Bangli heard this, his heart moved slightly, and he always felt that Mo Bai's words meant something, and he couldn't help but raise his eyes to look at Mo Bai, but he saw that Mo Bai had returned to his indifferent appearance, and he couldn't see the clue.

However, for these two things, King Ming finally had an answer, King Ming did not make trouble, and he was worthy of the trip.

Immediately retreated, Mo Bai looked at his back, his eyes fluctuated, he suddenly got up, walked into the middle palace, summoned the old palace maid and asked, "Auntie, I remember that Lao Jiu's biological mother died early and was raised by Concubine Lan, right?" ”

When the old palace maid heard him ask, her expression suddenly moved slightly, and she felt something in her heart, and took the initiative to reply: "Yes, according to the etiquette system, the new emperor will succeed to the throne, and Niangniang will be born as a mother-in-law and become the queen mother of Jin." ”

Mo Bai bowed his head and asked again, "What about Concubine Lan?" ”

The old palace maid was merciless and directly reprimanded: "Although he has the merit of raising the new monarch, but when the first emperor was there, he was demoted to the position of concubine by the first emperor until the death of the first emperor, and he was never reinstated. ”

"Hmm." Mo Bai only nodded and didn't say anything more.

Seeing his expression, the old palace maid bowed slowly and said, "Your Highness, the old slave has crossed a sentence, now that the emperor has gone, the lady in this palace has no one to rely on." Inside and outside this palace, Niangniang has not been a director for many years, since the first emperor left, there has never been a courtier to ask for Yizhi, which is really deceitful...... The old slave is afraid that someone will have old grudges, and will make obstacles in the matter of position, so that the mother will be wronged and embarrassed. Now the only thing that Niangniang can count on is His Royal Highness, and please ask His Highness to cut the decision for Niangniang. ”

Mo Bai turned his head to look at her, his voice was not loud, but there was no doubt, and he even said directly: "Don't worry, what position should the queen mother be, I don't believe anyone dares to say a word." What should Concubine Lan be, I don't believe anyone dares to say a word. ”

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