Liu Yuan looked at Lan Zhi for a while, his expression inexplicable. Lan Zhi put out all the princes of the right age in one go, and even Liu Qi, who was far away in Modong, was not left behind, and this was no different from not saying anything. Old fox!

With a cold snort in his heart, Liu Yuan suddenly turned to Cai Yong: "Master Cai, what do you suggest?" ”

Suddenly hearing Liu Yuan's question, Cai Yong was stunned. Previously, he had always watched the birthday with the mentality of watching a play, and he never expected that there were so many high-ranking and powerful ministers in the Manchu Dynasty, and Liu Yuan would ask him about the position of the prince.

stroked his beard slightly, and calmly handed over to Liu Yuan: "The matter of establishing a prince is related to the inheritance of the throne, the inheritance of the heavenly family, the peace of the country, and the prosperity and decline of the Great Xia. ”

This kicked the ball to Liu Yuan's side again. Cai Yong, the old man, has become more and more refined over the years. Liu Yuan wanted to ask Cai Yong how Liu Yu was, it was his own grandson. However, I was afraid of the occasion, so I pressed it down.

With Cai Yong's values, if he really wants to be a prince, there is a high probability that he will choose to support Liu Rui, but he is old and refined, and he will not be involved in this increasingly muddy battle for the position of prince of Great Xia.

"Let's go!" With a cold snort, Liu Yuan straightened up and walked away. Leaving behind a somewhat stunned courtier.

As the harem concubines retreated under the leadership of Empress Liu Zhi, the ministers slowly dispersed. As for the princes in the center of this discussion, from beginning to end, they all calmly sat at the table, and there was almost no unusual performance. Let everyone understand that these princes, including Liu Rui, who has not yet reached the crown, are not simple.

Liu Yuan's fortieth birthday has a beautiful beginning, and the lively process is this ending, which is not very good.

The last sentence in the living note, "The emperor brushed his sleeves away", can reflect Liu Yuan's mood.

This birthday, the most famous is Xu Yin, who was unknown in the past, and suddenly became a well-known outspoken minister in the court. Of course, what is the future of it, in the eyes of most people, this is the end. angered Liu Yuan, unless Liu Rui really became the prince, it would be difficult to have a chance to go further.

And the turmoil on the night of the birthday also indicates that from now on, the battle for the storage position of the Xia Kingdom will officially be put on the table and will enter the fast lane. Even Liu Yuan couldn't stop it.

Walking in the Weiyang Palace with his back hands, aimlessly, blowing a gentle breeze and admiring the bright moon. Between the palace towers, the figures on the ground were mottled, but Liu Yuan felt a trace of loneliness coiling in the middle for the first time.

"Who is this Xu Yin?" Liu Yuan had curiosity on his face.

Zhang Rang had already clarified Xu Yin's situation in a short period of time before, and now Liu Yuan really asked. He immediately bowed down and replied: "This person is a scholar who has been in trouble from Guandong to Guanzhong, and it is said that he is a member of the clan of Xu Shao of the 'Yuedan Commentary'. In the second year of Qiande, he entered Shiquge as a doctor, and was a student of Master Shao. ”

"Seed Shao! Liu Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he was becoming more and more dissatisfied with this person. After so many years, it seems that he has never been truly loyal to Daxia, and now in order to support Liu Rui, he is indeed dancing happily.

"Send an edict to the Ministry of Officials, demote Xu Yin to the border county as an official, and go to Liangzhou!" Liu Yuan thought for a moment and commanded.

"No!"

On the terrace, which is more than ten feet high, Liu Yuan held the railing with both hands and looked out. For the first time, Liu Yuan noticed that the night scene in the imperial palace was so beautiful. Thinking of when he entered Chang'an at the beginning of that year, Weiyang at that time was so deserted, Liu Yuan couldn't help but feel a little in a trance.

stretched out his neck, startling Zhang Rang and Wang Chang, who were waiting beside him. Liu Yuan drank a lot of wine, and the two of them didn't care about being rude or not, so they stepped forward to take Liu Yuan down together.

"Your Majesty, please be careful, take care of the dragon's body, don't do such a dangerous act!" Zhang Rang persuaded with a "nervous" face.

"It's okay!" Liu Yuan glanced at the two of them and smiled faintly: "Are you waiting for Yi Gu to get drunk?" ”

Tilting his head and closing his eyes, Liu Yuan, who thought he was sober, and Liu Yuan, who thought he was very clear-headed, felt dizzy. His hands and feet went limp, he fell, and sat on the ground.

Zhang Rang and Wang Chang leaned up and knelt down again, wanting to help Liu Yuan up. Feeling the coldness of the version stone on the countertop, and the slightest coolness passed through his clothes and into his skin, Liu Yuan shivered, and his spirit was clear.

simply sat down and asked Zhang Rang, who was nervous beside him: "You slave, who do you think I should appoint as my heir?" ”

Zhang Rang's expression tightened, he hadn't seen the situation in the palace before, where did he dare to take this stubble. If a prince's name comes out of his mouth, he will inevitably violate Liu Yuan's taboo, and he will be severely punished, but he is afraid that this life will be lost. is good at observing words and feelings, and after following Liu Yuan for so many years, Zhang Rang can basically feel Liu Yuan's mind and know what to say and what not to say.

"How dare the slaves talk about such a big thing?" Zhang Rang replied cautiously.

Liu Yuan squinted at him: "What do I want you to say?" I promise you no sin! ”

"The old slave is foolish, the old slave is foolish!" Zhang Rang made up his mind not to fall into the dispute between the princes.

"Huh!" Liu Yuan smiled and turned his head to look at Wang Chang: "Wang Chang, what do you think?" You young people think, who of my sons is most like me? ”

"All the princes, they are all heroes and talents, Your Majesty Du Xiao, it is really difficult to distinguish between the superior and the inferior!" Wang Chang replied respectfully.

"Okay, you Wang Wenshu, at a young age, such old-fashioned words spit out of your mouth!" Liu Yuan scolded with a smile: "That's it, don't embarrass the two of you!" ”

Liu Yuan got up, twisted his neck, and suddenly said to Wang Chang again: "Wen Shu, I will send an edict tomorrow to marry the daughter of the Bian family!" ”

A hint of surprise flashed in Wang Chang's eyes, he couldn't keep up with Liu Yuan's rhythm anymore, he was still talking about such a serious issue a moment ago, so he was concerned about his marriage again.

"What, don't you like it?" Seeing Wang Chang's stunned look, Liu Yuan asked.

Zhang Rang immediately stabbed Wang Chang, and then he saluted and replied in a deep voice: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" ”

"Your Majesty, where will you stay tonight?" Accompanying Liu Yuan to the dormitory, Zhang Rang asked quietly, "Do you want to go to the Luo Concubine Palace?" ”

"No, I'm going back to the Xuan Room!" Liu Yuan directly refused.

"Lead the way!" After a pause, Liu Yuan changed his mind again: "Go to the queen!" ”

Jiaofang Palace, this famous palace, is naturally the residence of Liu Zhi, the queen of Great Xia. Liu Yuan has a lot of harem concubines, but in addition to the government, Liu Yuan still takes one or two nights to stay in the pepper room once or twice a month.

The princess of Fuchang back then, the queen of Daxia today, Liu Zhi's temperament is more and more noble. However, in front of the couch, the noble queen was personally washing Liu Yuan's feet and pinching the acupuncture points for him, although the craftsmanship was very bad.

"Queen!" Looking down at Liu Zhi, who was plump and exposed, Liu Yuan called softly.

"Your Majesty!" Liu Zhi looked up at Liu Yuan.

"There are a lot of officials who asked Li Ruier to be the prince today!" Liu Yuan's eyes stared at Liu Zhi: "Rui'er is my only son-in-law, if I make him a prince, and you are my mother, do you think she can take on this great responsibility?" ”

Liu Zhi's movements in his hand paused, his expression was also a little nervous, he took a breath, and replied: "Your Majesty is also his father, Your Majesty thinks Rui'er, does she have this blessing?" ”

"I'm asking you, you're asking me again!" Liu Yuan sighed: "You are not only Liu Rui's mother, but also the mother of the rest of the sons, you tell me who can be the prince." ”

"The stakes are very high, the concubines live in the deep palace, how dare they say it. Your Majesty, the Sacred Heart is dictatorial! Liu Zhi will not answer Liu Yuan directly.

Seeing his reaction, Liu Yuan seemed to be unexpected, and there was no surprise on his face, but a little bit of satisfaction.

"Don't wash it!" Lifting his feet out of the basin, Liu Yuan forcefully hugged Liu Zhi into his arms and rolled them to the center of the couch together.

"Your Majesty, don't ......"

"Don't want anything? It's all old husbands and wives, take your hands away from me, don't cover them! ”