Lin Jue nodded and said: "I also have the same worries, after all, I can find out all about this matter, they have far more manpower and resources than me, if you want to investigate, you will find out." So I'm afraid Niangniang has to plan early. ”

Concubine Rong rubbed her hands and frowned, "What should I do then?" What can I do? ”

Lin Jue said: "Don't worry, Niangniang, it's just our worry, and it will take a lot of effort to investigate." Without ironclad evidence, they don't dare to mess around. Otherwise, it will be a rumor to frame the mother and damage the royal prestige reputation, and they will not do it easily. So there's no need to worry about it for now. Just keep an eye on it, and if it's going to kick in, think about what to do. There's no need to be scared now, but you'll be exposed. ”

Concubine Rong smacked her lips and nodded: "You're right, they just suspect it, and there is no evidence yet, so they don't dare to launch it easily." Hongu should also be prepared. ”

Lin Jue said softly: "Have you ever thought about what happened to Guo Xu after he became the prince? ”

Concubine Rong was stunned for a moment, frowned and said, "He is the prince?" How can it be? Isn't the prince's proposal already on hold? Besides, even if the crown prince is proposed, it will not be his turn Guo Xu. The Queen Mother said that the rules of the ancestors must not be changed, and the Queen Mother will definitely intervene in the matter of establishing the prince. Even if the emperor wants to establish Guo Xu, he has to pass the pass of the queen mother. ”

Lin Jue nodded slightly, it seems that Concubine Rong and the Queen Mother have discussed this matter, the Queen Mother's statement is extremely important, and the Queen Mother will never let Guo Xu become the crown prince.

"Concubine Rong, with all due respect, the Queen Mother's attitude cannot control the situation, it can only make the emperor think more. What really works is what the emperor thinks in his own heart and the attitude of his ministers. The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs, and this will not be understood by the mother. The prince's proposal, perhaps the emperor will consult the queen mother's opinion. However, asking for advice is only a kind of respect, not a nod of approval from the Queen Mother. When it comes to national affairs, the Queen Mother probably has no right to decide. ”

Concubine Rong frowned and said, "What you said is not unreasonable, and the Queen Mother also said so." The Queen Mother once said that she would not interfere in government affairs. She was already reluctant to do anything about Lord Liang last time, but after all, it was an internal matter of the royal family, and the Queen Mother still had the right to speak. According to what you say, doesn't it mean that once the matter of the prince's proposal is reconsidered, Guo Xu will win the battle? ”

Lin Jue said: "If a few days ago, I would have said that King Jin had a better chance of winning. But if it is later, I am afraid that King Huai will win. ”

Concubine Rong was stunned and said, "Why is that?" ”

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "It's very simple, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty will soon become a monolith. After the dissidents are eliminated, the attitude of the Privy Council and the Political Council will be unified, and the officials of the Great Zhou will have the same opinion, and there will be no more disputes, and they will all agree to make King Huai the crown prince. ”

"Eradicating dissidents? You mean...... What happened to Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru? Concubine Rong asked with a frown.

"Niangniang is smart, it seems that Niangniang is also concerned about this matter. Exactly. Originally, the DPRK and China were divided into factions because of the reform of the law, and the reform faction and the opposition were evenly matched, and even the reform faction even had the upper hand for a time. Lu Xiang and others launched several impeachments without success, but were at a disadvantage. In the matter of establishing the crown prince, Lord Yan and Lord Fang were on the side of King Jin, plus the opinions of Prince Liang and the Queen Mother, so overall, the strength was equal, so there was a dispute. Now that Lord Yan and Lord Fang have been convicted for their remarks, the court and the central government unanimously demand that they be severely punished. The situation between the DPRK and China has become one-sided. Sooner or later, the prince's proposal will have to be re-raised, and as long as it is raised, it will be one-sided towards King Huai. Because no one will have any more objections. The opinions of the prince of Liang and the empress dowager are important, but can the enemy be more than the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty, and will they be in their hearts? Who does the emperor like in his heart, doesn't the mother know in his heart? ”

Concubine Rong nodded slowly, her eyebrows furrowed. Lin Jue looked at her appearance, then turned his head to look at Green Dance, and sighed in his heart. The faces of her mother and daughter are indeed very similar, especially between the frowns, they are almost similar, just a younger and an older difference. Even ordinary people will have some doubts in their hearts when they see them together.

"According to what you say, Guo Xu is the crown prince? This bastard has become a prince, so will we have a good life in the future? The Queen Mother and I don't like him, he hates you to the core, he became the emperor, it's really a bad thing. Concubine Rong smacked her lips and said.

Lin Jue said softly: "What Niangniang said is more tactful, according to my words, Guo Xu becomes the emperor, and we will all die without a place to be buried." That's the truth. ”

Concubine Rong trembled and said softly: "You can't let him be the prince, absolutely not." Not in any way. ”

Lin Jue nodded and said: "It is true that he can't be made a prince, Guo Xu has a kind appearance, but in fact, the city government is difficult and ruthless." He became the crown prince, and we didn't have a way to live. So he had to be stopped. ”

Concubine Rong raised her head and stared at Lin Jue and said, "How to stop it?" Do you have a way? ”

Lin Jue said: "Niangniang, I ask you to think of a way to rescue Lord Yan and Master Fang, they can't fall." They are a banner, and as long as they don't fall, the reformers won't fall. The pattern between the DPRK and China will not be controlled by Lu Zhongtian and them. The matter of appointing a prince will not be one-sided. So saving them is the first step to prevent Guo Xu from becoming the prince. ”

Concubine Rong looked at Lin Jue with disgust and said, "Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru said something rebellious, the emperor is furious, do you want me to say good things for them?" Isn't this self-deprecating? The emperor will definitely rebuke me, I can't do it. Never do. ”

Lin Jue said: "If you can't do it, you have to do it, otherwise we will die and have no place to be buried, Guo Xu is the emperor, and the relationship between you and Green Dance will also be shaken out, can he spare you at that time?" Niangniang thinks of a way, maybe ...... Go talk to the Queen Mother. Yan Fang's two lords are both loyal ministers of the court, but they just said a few wrong words. Although the queen mother has no right to interfere in government affairs, it is the responsibility of the harem to defend the words of loyal ministers and advise the emperor. If the mother doesn't give it a try, will she let this matter go and be helpless? ”

Concubine Rong completely understood, the purpose of Lin Jue's coming today was to ask the Queen Mother to intercede for Yan Fang and the two, and the big thing mentioned earlier was just foreshadowing. But this matter is really embarrassing, and the three inadequate remarks also spread to the palace, and even the queen mother scolded Fang Dunru for talking nonsense, and he should be killed. Ask the Queen Mother to intercede for him? How is this possible?

"But...... But it's really hard to do. Such things...... The Queen Mother may not be willing to come forward. If I go and say it, the Queen Mother may even reprimand the palace. Concubine Rong hesitated.

"Mother!" The green dance on the side suddenly screamed softly.

Concubine Rong turned her head to look at Green Dance in shock, and said blankly, "Green Dance, is that your name?" I heard me right, you called me...... Mother? ”

Lu Wu nodded quietly and said, "Yes, you are my mother, this is a fact." ”

Concubine Rong cried with joy, and stepped forward to hug the green dance. Lu Wu dodged sideways and said in a deep voice, "I can recognize you, but you must save Lord Yan and Mr. Fang." Green Dance doesn't know any big truths, and she doesn't know what's going on with the overall situation, but Green Dance knows that Mr. Fang is very important to her husband. Mr. Fang is Fujun's teacher, and Fujun regards him as his father, if something happens to Mr. Fang, Fujun will definitely be very unhappy. Mother, when I call you Mother, I beg you to help me as a daughter. The person who the husband regards as a father is the person who Green Dance regards as a father, you used to kill my father ruthlessly, and now you have to save a daughter who regards him as a husband, you saved him, not only for me, but also to forgive your sins back then. Mother, can you grant my request? ”

Concubine Rong did not hesitate, nodded and said, "I promise you, I will go and tell the Queen Mother, even if she reprimands me, I am not afraid." I'm going to ask her to say yes. This is the first time my daughter has pleaded with me, and I can't say yes. Don't worry, I'll go. ”

Midori Wu smiled and nodded slightly. Lin Jue was moved in his heart when he saw all this. This was not a prior arrangement, and Lin Jue would never force Green Dance to do this scene, Green Dance was completely spontaneous. Seeing that Concubine Rong seemed to refuse, Green Dance made a killer move. But in fact, the resentment and resentment towards Concubine Rong in Lu Wu's heart has not disappeared, and she can be said to have done this completely for herself.

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After dinner. In the Shoukang Hall of Yanfu Palace, the Empress Dowager Wei lies in the warm apse Spring Pavilion. Several palace maids were pinching her hands and feet to relax her muscles. Empress Dowager Wei's old problems are getting more and more serious, the confinement disease that fell when she gave birth to Guo Chong has been difficult to heal, every autumn and winter, when the weather is cold and rainy, she must be the palace maids to massage the sore places on her body before she can sleep. At this time, the old queen mother is also the most bad-tempered, and she will get angry if she feels a little uncomfortable.

At this time, Concubine Rong walked in quietly. Several palace maids were about to get up and salute, but Concubine Rong waved her hand, walked lightly to the soft couch, replaced the position of a palace maid, and gently kneaded it on the old queen's arm.

Empress Dowager Wei seemed to be aware of it, closed her eyes and snorted: "Who is this, so clumsy?" Is it that the monkey spirit of Yourong has come to offer his hospitality again? ”

Concubine Rong was stunned for a moment, and then chuckled and said, "Auntie, you are really shrewd, you can know that it is the hands and feet of your nephew, and your nephew is already very attentive, or you have found out." Hey, it seems that nothing in this world can fool my aunt. ”

Empress Dowager Wei opened her eyes and looked at Wei Yourong's smiling face obliquely, and said, "Don't come to pat yourself, the mourning family doesn't know that you are here?" The smell of incense powder rubbed on the body is very impressive. Yourong, if you want to please the emperor, you can't rely on these incense powders. ”

Wei Yourong blushed and said coquettishly: "What is this that my aunt said? Nieces don't have that kind of mind? My nieces and nephews are more than half years old, do you still want to be favored by the emperor? My aunt shouldn't be ashamed of me. ”

Empress Dowager Wei sighed and said, "Yes, it's too late now, the emperor is also old, and his health is not good." You're past the prime of life, and it's too late for anything. It's just that the creation makes people, your child died early, otherwise we would be very satisfied. ”

Wei Yourong sighed and said: "Aunt mentioned Hao'er again, if you don't mention him, you mention it, how can I live." ”

Empress Dowager Wei stretched out her hand and patted the back of Wei Yourong's hand, and sighed: "Don't say it, don't say it, good boy, don't be sad." Never mention it again. ”