The ancients dined, especially in the homes of the nobles, and paid great attention to the number of etiquette, and the number of etiquette was too much, and the speed naturally could not be fast.

In addition, the Empress Dowager Chu is already old, and her teeth are already empty, so she eats even more slowly.

By the time the meal was finished, it was already half an hour later.

The dining table was removed, although it was not early, according to the usual routine of Empress Dowager Chu, it should be time to go to bed.

However, at this time, the Empress Dowager Chu was still in good spirits, as if she had endless words with Xia Huan.

Under Xia Huan's deliberate guidance, the two ancestors and grandsons chatted and chatted, and naturally talked about Xia Huan's affairs in Xia Ze Hall today.

"The emperor is also old, and he can drag on dealing with a child's affairs for half a day. Come to Huan'er, talk to your mother, what is it that has caused your father and son to talk for so long? ”

The gentle smile that had been hanging on Xia Huan's face slowly retreated, then stood up, knelt down in front of the Empress Dowager Chu respectfully, and said: "The grandson is not filial, so I ask my father to give him a seal, and it will be sealed in a few days!" ”

After speaking, Xia Huan bowed deeply to the Empress Dowager Chu again.

"Huan'er!"

After listening to Xia Huan's words, the Empress Dowager Chu had not yet reacted, but Empress Jing on the side stood up in surprise first, and then even reprimanded angrily in front of the Empress Dowager Chu with some disregard for decency: "Such a big matter, why is it not limited to the Empress Dowager, discuss it with the Queen Mother!" ”

Xia Huan still pressed his forehead against the floor and was silent.

The battle between the crown prince and the three princes is increasing day by day, if he doesn't seal it in the next two years, I'm afraid that when the time comes, he won't even have a chance to be sealed.

Although Yingshang is still within the control of Shoudu, it is a fief in name only. At that time, even if the crown prince and the third prince fight for darkness, he will have a reason to stay out of the matter and not help each other.

Of course, Xia Huan's private decision was obviously contrary to Queen Jing's plan.

In the face of Empress Jing's anger, Xia Huan was not afraid, the only thing he was worried about was this Empress Dowager Chu, who doted on him even more.

"Queen!" Empress Dowager Chu snorted lightly, and between her brows, a thick look of displeasure was revealed.

"Queen Mother, Erchen is rude...... Queen Jing also hurriedly saluted to the Empress Dowager Chu, but then said with a bitter face: "Queen Mother, Huan'er is the heart of Erchen, when he was born, how much suffering Erchen suffered, the Queen Mother saw it in her eyes. Now, how can this unfilial son decide such a big thing behind his son's back, how can he not make his son angry? If you go to the north, it's fine, but if you go to the wild land in the south, you call your son......"

As Queen Jing spoke, tears fell. Even the Empress Dowager Chu couldn't bear to continue to blame her.

"Okay, okay, isn't it just sealed? You love Huan'er, how can you not know about the mourning family? Is it possible, the mourning family doesn't love Huan'er? However, a man's ambition should be in the distance. At that time, the mourning family and the first emperor were only three days after their marriage, and the overlord summoned the first emperor to attack the Han, how dangerous the scene was at that time, the mourning family did not say anything. Now, Huan'er is just sealed, you just cry and cry, what kind of system has it become? ”

Empress Dowager Chu, who has always been gentle and even a little ignorant of the world, said such a thing, which really shocked Xia Huan, who was still kneeling on the ground.

In his thoughts, the Empress Dowager Chu, who doted on her, should be angry first, and then ask her emperor son to withdraw her fate.

However, now, let alone being angry, depending on the situation, Empress Dowager Chu is still very supportive of herself.

"Huan'er, don't listen to your mother. A good man should have been trained, and he has been staying in this palace, and getting along with those warblers, Yanyan, and Gong'e Temple people is not good for you. There is no need to remember the eldest mother, before Huan'er has an heir, the eldest mother is reluctant to die! ”

Empress Dowager Chu's sonorous and powerful words are like a heroine among women who do not let her eyebrows go.

Not only was Queen Jing overwhelmed, but even Xia Huan herself was speechless.

"Thank you for your understanding! If you don't want to be a grandchild, you will live up to your mother's expectations! After Xia Huan finished speaking, he bowed to the Empress Dowager Chu again.

"Okay, okay, get up quickly, it's cold on the ground." Empress Dowager Chu smiled as she pulled up Xia Huan, who was kneeling on the ground.

When Xia Huan stood up straight, Empress Dowager Chu seemed to have changed back to the amiable old man she was before, and continued to ask: "Come, tell the eldest mother, where did the emperor seal you?" ”

Seeing that the Empress Dowager Chu was not as sad as she imagined, Xia Huan no longer concealed it, and said bluntly: "Yingshang! ”

"Yingshang? The mourning family remembers that it is not far from Shou. Empress Dowager Chu shook her head as she spoke, "No, it's too close to Yingshang." What kind of talents can be sharpened in that rich land? No, you still have to ask the emperor to change a new fief! ”

Xia Huan's fiefdom, Empress Dowager Chu didn't expect it, and Empress Jing didn't expect it.

It's just that unlike Empress Dowager Chu's hope that Xia Huan will be trained, there are many nobles in Yingshang who have industries. When Xia Huan arrived there, he could undoubtedly get to know many dignitaries, and his help to the crown prince Xia Yan in the future must be great.

"Queen Mother, why don't you understand Your Majesty's painstaking efforts?"

For the fiefdom of Yingshang, Queen Jing is extremely satisfied. How could it be possible for Empress Dowager Chu to find Xia Ze again?

"Painstaking? What painstaking work? "Empress Dowager Chu is obviously not very happy.

"When the first emperor was there, he often warned him to grind more and rejuvenate the room. The emperor is afraid that he has forgotten the teachings of the first emperor for a long time! ”

Empress Dowager Chu's remarks simply changed Xia Huan's impression of her in the past twenty years.

Such a strict Empress Dowager Chu, where is there any ancient motherly appearance.

However, it can also be seen from the fact that she opened her mouth and closed her mouth, maybe Xia Huan's grandfather who traveled through her influence on her was really not ordinary.

"Queen Mother!"

Looking at the brilliant appearance of the Empress Dowager Chu, instead of getting angry or backing down, Empress Jing said in a relieved tone: "You see, among His Majesty's many princes, that one was not sealed until the year of its establishment. Huan'er is now less than the age of a weak crown, where is it suitable to seal so far. ”

Empress Jing's words made Empress Dowager Chu hesitate a little. Although he had the heart to refute, he couldn't open his mouth.

Seeing that the Empress Dowager Chu was silent, Empress Jing struck while the iron was hot and said: "Queen Mother, Your Majesty is in charge of state affairs, and among your children and grandchildren, there is only Huan'er alone. Yingshang is not far from Shou, and most of the squires there are enlightened, and Huan'er can also make more friends there and broaden his horizons. If the queen mother misses it, she can even summon Huan'er into the palace to have a look. Wait until Huan'er has an heir, and then ask Your Majesty to change the title. At that time, Huan'er not only had experience, but also had talents under him, so after he was sealed, he could share his worries for His Majesty. And the queen mother and her sons, also have children as companions, can enjoy the joy of family, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds? ”

Queen Jing's words were very beautiful. Even Xia Huan on the side felt that the water was leaky, and he couldn't find the slightest loophole.

Sure enough, after listening to Queen Jing's words, the last trace of stubbornness in Empress Dowager Chu's eyes disappeared.

Women, especially people like Empress Dowager Chu, who have always been mild-mannered, even if they are tough, they can't be tough enough to be the deepest desires in their hearts.

In the final analysis, no matter how much Empress Dowager Chu hopes that Xia Huan can become a talent for the benefit of the country and the people, in essence, she is still very reluctant to him.

And Queen Jing just happened to take advantage of this.

The progress of the Empress Dowager Chu was beyond Xia Huan's expectations. Of course, if there is no Queen Jing here, I'm afraid Xia Huan will really have a chance to seal the meeting.

However, since Chu Emperor Xia Ze has already spoken, according to Empress Jing's strong temperament, it is impossible to let go of such a good opportunity.

Although it was a little unsatisfactory, after thinking about it for a while, Xia Huan felt that it was not unacceptable.

Since Xia Ze already has a fate, the Empress Dowager Chu has unexpectedly smoothed out, and perhaps with Empress Jing fueling the flames from behind, it is certain that Xia Huan's matter is almost ironclad.

Sure enough, just the next day, Xia Ze issued an edict above the court that Xia Huan would be crowned the king.

As Xia Ze expected, neither the prince nor the third prince had ever taken this matter seriously. They never attacked each other at this time.

In their opinion, Xia Huan was sealed, which was nothing more than the little prince who had been holding back in the palace for a long time and was just having fun.