Chapter 115: Pei Shengyuan Confesses to Yang Mubai (Part 2, Chapter 69)

Seeing that he was so persistent, Pei Shengyuan said: "If An An insists on going, it is not impossible. If you are not comfortable with the hardships in the army, you can also ...... back to Beijing."

Yang Mubai knelt down and said: "Please be gracious to the emperor, An An is young, it is really not suitable to join the army, please take back the emperor's life, wait for him to be a few years older, and then join the army and concubines." ”

Pei Shengyuan picked up Yang Mubai and said, "Mumu, this is An An's insistence, why not let him give it a try?" I will definitely let the general take care of it, and I will not let An An be wronged. ”

Yang Mubai asked: "You are the emperor, if you don't agree, he can't go." ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "Mu Mu, why do you want to erase his ambitions. If he is a genius, won't it delay his future? ”

Yang Mubai said coldly: "If he is a genius and joins the army a few years later, what does it matter?" ”

An An said: "Huang Eniang, don't be sad, Erchen is just with the army, if Erchen is really not suitable for the hardships in the army, he will return to Beijing immediately, so, can Huang Eniang relax?" If you can make a contribution, we will meet soon. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "An An, you go back first, and I will discuss with your imperial mother." ”

An An bowed and retired.

After Yang Mubai waited for An An to leave, he asked calmly: "Your Majesty, An An is still young, can you stop him and don't let him join the army?" ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "This is An An's ambition, if you don't adapt to this, you can return to Beijing again, why does Mu Mu keep blocking it?" ”

Yang Mubai said: "An An is the son of a concubine, and the concubine doesn't want him to suffer. Can you understand how it feels to be a mother? ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "An An is also my child, of course I feel sorry for him." But as parents, we should not stop them from pursuing their dreams. Besides, if An An can't stand the suffering, he can go back to the palace, and I won't let him get hurt. ”

Yang Mubai said: "It's not that the concubine doesn't want him to join the army, it's that he is not yet twelve years old, and he is still too young, how can the concubine let him leave my side and go to the border to suffer." ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "A loving mother has many defeated children, if Mu Mu really wants him to become a talent, he needs to know how to hone before he can become a master." If he has no merit, the ministers who are made the crown prince will not accept it. ”

Yang Mubai said: "Is the emperor unwilling to make him the crown prince, so let him join the army?" ”

Pei Shengyuan said angrily: "Mu Mu, the harem can't interfere in politics, how did you know that the court elected him as the crown prince?" ”

Yang Mubai said: "The concubine didn't interfere in politics, but she didn't want An An to be involved in this matter. If the emperor is unwilling to make him the crown prince, he can appoint other princes, and the concubines will never complain. ”

Pei Shengyuan asked: "Are you alone in the matter of establishing the crown prince?" ”

Yang Mubai was completely speechless. She had to say in a roundabout way: "Your Majesty, it is the concubines who are reckless, and the concubines should not interfere in the government affairs, but An An is so young, how can she go to the army?" ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "I said, he is not suitable, he can return to Beijing immediately, the eldest prince will follow the army, but he is two years older than him." There has been a lot of progress now. If you still dote on An An, I'm afraid that he will be compared to other princes. ”

Yang Mubai said: "Your Majesty, is there still room for maneuver in this matter?" ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "This is what An An meant, and this matter still needs to be discussed with the ministers." ”

Yang Mubai said: "The concubine knows. Everything is arranged by the emperor. The concubine was tired and sent the emperor off. After saying that, salute and send off the guests.

Pei Shengyuan said: "Mu Mu, I have other things to talk to you about. ”

Yang Mubai said: "The concubine is tired, can you talk about it later?" Seeing her like this, Pei Shengyuan had no choice but to leave Fengyi Palace.

In the imperial study, Pei Shengyuan called Zhang Shuo and Xu Lang.

Pei Shengyuan asked: "Recently, what can Yang Xiangguo do?" ”

Xu Lang replied: "Since Wen Shangshu's visit, Yang Xiangguo met with two more five-grade officials, and directly closed the door to thank the guests. Half a month later, it is Yang Xiangguo's birthday, and at that time, some officials in the court will go to pay respects. ”

Pei Shengyuan asked, "Is there a list of officials?" ”

Zhang Shuo said: "Your Majesty, in previous years, Yang Xiangguo's birthday, all of them were resigned to visit, and Yang Xiangguo's students who were officials in the court all paid tribute. Luoyang is some distance from the capital, and you can check the officials who have recently taken leave to know which officials are going. ”

Pei Shengyuan asked again: "At present, I have not pulled the official to take a leave of absence. Xu Lang, can the secret guard find out which officials Yang Xiangguo has exchanged letters with recently? ”

Xu Lang said: "It has not been found that Yang Xiangguo has exchanged letters with any officials. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "This old fox, did he really let him see through being watched, so he avoided the edge for the time being?" ”

Zhang Shuo replied: "If Yang Xiangguo is aware, the birthday banquet may be canceled, and at this juncture, he will definitely not show his feet." ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "Xu Lang, you keep a close watch. In addition, An An asked to join the army, and the queen strongly objected, what do you think about this?

Zhang Shuo said: "The little prince is young and not suitable for the current army, and it is common for the queen to oppose it. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "An An is so old, but she is so persistent, I am afraid that someone will instigate her behind her." ”

Xu Lang said: "Your Majesty, now it is rumored in the palace that the eldest prince has meritorious deeds in the army, and the little prince is still a child, and if he does not admit defeat, he must want to compete with the eldest prince in the army." He did not think that this was instigated by Yang Xiangguo. First, the little prince may not have the strength to compete with the big prince at present, and second, if the little prince can't endure the hard work in the army and returns in vain, it will only damage the prestige of the little prince. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "I also thought that this matter should not be instructed by the queen or Yang Xiangguo, but An An insisted on going. I want to push the boat down the river and let him go through the experience. First, try his toughness, and second, keep him away from the palace, away from the center of power, and avoid being used by people with intentions. ”

Zhang Shuo said: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid that this move will make the queen unhappy." ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "She is already extremely unhappy, if I don't deal with it in time, I'm afraid that her heart will be farther and farther away from me." ”

Xu Lang asked, "Your Majesty, can you give up the queen's mother?" She has a strong temperament, and if the estrangement is too deep, I am afraid that her heart will never come back. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "She is the queen, her heart is not there, just be there." If Yang Xiangguo didn't have bad intentions, why did I have to make such a risky move. ”

Zhang Shuo said: "Your Majesty, whether Yang Xiangguo has the intention of rebellion is still uncertain. If everything is a conspiracy played by other forces, I am afraid that the emperor and the queen will be separated. Last time, the queen vomited blood, but I was afraid that she was dead......"

Pei Shengyuan said: "On Yang Xiangguo's birthday, I sent him a congratulatory gift. ”

Zhang Shuo said: "Your Majesty, the little prince is still young, Yang Xiangguo is old, and he feels more and more that whether all this is a conspiracy against Yang Xiangguo, it is actually a wedge between you and the queen." ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "Now the only one who can compete with An An is the eldest prince. You checked Zheng Guifei and her family, can you get anything? ”

Zhang Shuo and Xu Lang glanced at each other, and then said, "I didn't find it." ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "In this case, who in the DPRK and China is still suspected of manipulating this matter?" Who is it good for? ”

Zhang Shuo said: "Your Majesty, whether this matter is in a hurry, you can wait until the crown prince is established, and then slowly investigate." Now that the little prince is with the army, it just so happens that the matter of establishing the prince can be put on hold. Yang Xiangguo may have the intention to rebel, and in a few years, it is impossible not to show flaws. ”

Xu Lang echoed: "Your Majesty, Yang Xiangguo has passed the age of the sixtieth year. If he really has a rebellious heart, he is afraid that in a few years......"

Pei Shengyuan thought that Yang Xiangguo had the strength to rebel, but he didn't think about his age, yes! When An An became the crown prince and grew up, Yang Xiangguo was already in his prime. Although he still looks tough now, in a few years, will his body still be able to hold up? Are you worrying too much?

Pei Shengyuan said: "Since An An has solved this trouble for us, then we will allow him to join the army, and in the past few years, we will find out whether Yang Xiangguo has any different intentions." ”

Two days later, An An's request to join the army was repeatedly discussed by the ministers. Lu Huai went from opposing at the beginning to approving it, he said: "Your Majesty, the little prince insists on joining the army, he must have ambitions in his heart, and he can also have a good experience this time, why should we stop it?" ”

Other ministers also said: "Your Majesty, the little prince is really terrifying, and at such an age, he has thought of going to the military camp to train, why don't we go along with him?" ”

"The little prince has great ambitions, and if he has made achievements in the army, he will return to Beijing and appoint him as the crown prince, and he will be convinced by those who oppose him."

"The eldest prince is also in the army, and the two princes also take care of each other. The so-called brothers work together, and their strength is gold. ”

"Does the little prince also follow General Zuo?"

The ministers began to discuss which army the little prince should follow in the imperial capital.

Pei Shengyuan called An An and asked, "An An, you ask to join the army, and the ministers will allow you to go after discussion." Have you figured out which general you want to train under? ”

An An asked rhetorically: "Which general did my father and the ministers suggest I should be under under the command?" ”

Zhou Shangshu of the Criminal Department said: "The eldest prince is under the command of General Zuo, and this General Zuo is also one of the best military wizards in the imperial capital. The little prince went, and the brothers took care of each other. You can also learn the true legend of arranging troops. ”

Pei Shengyuan just wanted to refuse, but An An said: "In this way, then I will train under General Zuo." ”

Lu Huai said: "Little prince, please think twice, General Zuo has already led a prince, I'm afraid I don't have the energy to cultivate another prince." General Zhang, with his qualifications and military talents, can be described as a chess opponent with the general on the left road, why not go to General Zhang Shang's place for training. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "An An, General Zhang and the queen are old friends, and when you come to him, he will definitely try his best to take care of you." ”

Huang Shangshu of the Ministry of War said: "In terms of seniority, General Zhang is still slightly inferior to General Zuo. ”

An An said: "Father, the son and the retainer will join the command of General Zuo. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "Then it depends on An'an's meaning." When is An An preparing to depart? ”

An An replied: "Father, the son hopes that the sooner the better, don't tell the queen mother in advance, the son is worried that the queen mother will not allow it." ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "How can this matter be hidden? ”

An An said with a smile: "It's better to travel in two days, and Erchen will leave in two days." After two days, the sons will bid farewell to their mothers. ”

Pei Shengyuan had no choice but to agree, and An An's outfit seemed to be packed.

Back in the dormitory, An An told Pingping the date of his trip, and then said: "Sister Huang, in more than ten days, it will be my grandfather's birthday, you go to visit your grandfather, and by the way, tell them about my going to join the army, so that they will be happy." ”

Pingping asked, "Is this related to my grandfather?" ”

An An said: "An An is only afraid that they will not know about this matter, and they will be worried in the future." ”

Ping Ping was clear and said, "Brother Huang, please rest assured, I will definitely tell them the happy news." ”

In the evening, Pei Shengyuan came to Fengyi Palace. Yang Mubai hadn't spoken to him well for a long time, and they had been at such a stalemate.

Pei Shengyuan couldn't help it, and asked helplessly: "Mu Mu, let's not do this, okay?" ”

Yang Mubai said: "The emperor can do whatever he wants!" "She gave up her love for him, and she wanted to let go of the past. Just to live in peace.

Pei Shengyuan asked: "Mu Mu, nothing happened to me and Shi Nianxin, you have to believe me." ”

Yang Mubai said lightly: "The emperor doesn't have to explain to me, the concubines don't want to know what happened between you." ”

Pei Shengyuan hugged her and said, "Mu Mu, I only have you in my heart." These days, it's because of Yang Xiangguo's business, I'm angry with you, but I really only love you. ”

Yang Mubai asked, "What's wrong with my father?" "Could it be that the matter of establishing a prince has something to do with my father?

Pei Shengyuan said: "There is a secret guard report, Yang Xiangguo has dealings with Wen Shangshu, and in the court, Wen Shangshu strongly recommends Li'an An as the crown prince. In addition, many officials have visited him recently. ”

Yang Mubai said: "I believe in my father, he has always taught me to serve the king faithfully, and I have never been disobedient and arrogant. He is old, why should the emperor still doubt him? ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "The matter of establishing the crown prince is disputed in the court, and there is a strong demand for Li An'an to be the prince. And they are all inextricably linked to your father, how can you make me not doubt it? ”

Yang Mubai only knew that what Sun Liang said, it turned out that this was the back hand.

She said: "The eldest prince has established his prestige in the army, and the forces in the court are interested in asking Li An'an to be the crown prince. And he is still young, the emperor thinks, who benefits the most? ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "I also suspected Zheng Li, she has no power in the palace, his father has also resigned, and his brother is disabled and recuperating at home. He did not move around with other officials. All the evidence points to your father. ”

Yang Mubai said: "If my father did it, how could there be such obvious traces, too deliberate." Your Majesty, can't you even see such an obvious false accusation? ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "I know, I will go to verify, if it is really not what he did, I will definitely compensate you." But if it was really him, Mu Mu, what would you do? ”

Yang Mubai was also stunned, if it was really her father's doing, then what should she do? It is impossible for her father to die, and she is reluctant to let Pei Shengyuan die.

She said: "If it was really my father's doing, I would have persuaded him to stop in time." Don't let him be that chaotic thief. ”

Pei Shengyuan asked again: "If one day, I meet your father in battle, which side will you stand on?" ”

Yang Mubai said: "I will never let this day come." I believe my father, he would never do that. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "Okay, Mumu, then I believe you." You believe me, okay? Let's not have a stalemate any longer, I can't afford to lose you. ”

Yang Mubai said: "My heart is very messy, you let me think about it, okay?" ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "Okay, I'll wait for you." Can I sleep here tonight? I can't sleep well without you these days. ”

Yang Mubai was silent for a while, and said quietly: "Okay! ”

Pei Shengyuan happily hugged her and put her on the bed. Then he covered her with a quilt and hugged her to a deep sleep.

Another day, An An prepared to leave and came to bid farewell to Yang Mubai and Pei Shengyuan.

Yang Mubai was very reluctant, but it was a foregone conclusion, she couldn't change it, but she was even more disappointed in Pei Shengyuan. She hugged An An tightly and didn't want to let go.

An An said: "Huang Eniang, the sons are about to leave, but we can't delay the auspicious day." Please rest assured that we will see each other again soon. ”

Yang Mubai said: "An An, after you join the army, how should you study your homework?" “

He broke away from Yang Mubai's embrace, then knelt down and kowtowed to the emperor three times. said to Pei Shengyuan: "Father, can the son set up a palace next to the army, and ask the prince to go together." Erchen didn't want to waste his schoolwork when he joined the army. ”

may be a compensatory psychology, An An is young and is the prince, and everyone will not have objections to the superior treatment. Pei Shengyuan said happily: "An An wants to take care of both civil and military affairs, my father is very pleased, I will quickly step up and order General Zuo to set up a palace in the military camp emperor, so as not to delay An An's study." ”

An An said: "Thank you for your father's grace. In order not to affect other soldiers in the army, can the palace be set up in the city-state, and after the ministers practice in the army, they will ride back to the palace to learn the homework taught by the Taifu. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "An An has thought thoughtfully, and I will definitely arrange it properly." ”

Yang Mubai didn't expect that An An would join General Zuo's command, and hurriedly asked: "An An, why don't you join General Zhang's command and ......?"

An An hurriedly appeased Yang Mubai and said: "Huang Eniang, General Zuo Shang is the most distinguished general in the imperial capital, and his military talent is the most outstanding, and his sons will definitely learn the way of leading the army from him." ”

Yang Mubai said: "An An knows that the emperor has a holiday with him? ”

An An said: "General Zuo Shang is a genius in the army, and he is humble and willing, and he will not embarrass his sons and ministers because of a little grudge with the emperor's mother." ”

After saying that, he saluted again and left the palace.

After Yang Mubai waited for An An to leave, he asked Pei Shengyuan: "Your Majesty, is this what you arranged?" ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "Mu Mu, this is An An's request, I arranged for him to be under General Zhang, but he refused. The ministers also agreed that An An was the most suitable to learn how to govern the army under General Zuo. ”

Yang Mubai looked at him like a stranger and said, "Doesn't the emperor know that General Zuo is at odds with his concubine because of the matter of Shengnan?" An An is now under his command, not to mention learning the way to govern the army, but he is afraid that his life will not be guaranteed. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "Mu Mu, General Zuo is not a villain, and he will not take the opportunity to retaliate." ”

Yang Mubai said: "Then the emperor dares to guarantee that he will not be embarrassed for An An?" Can the emperor guarantee that he will teach An An sincerely? An An is my life, if something happens to him, how can you let me live? ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "General Zuo won't do this, Mu Mu, you think too much, this is a state affair." ”

Yang Mubai was completely desperate, just because it was a state affair, she couldn't do anything, she couldn't say anything. Her son's future is uncertain, and she can only be anxious in this harem. And the child's father didn't even allow her to ask. She suddenly felt that her life was really ridiculous!

She turned back to the dormitory, feeling too tired and helpless. Pei Sheng saw her like this, so he said: "Mu Mu, don't worry, An An will be fine in the army." ”

Yang Mubai said: "He is the son of the concubine, and the concubine is distressed. ”

Pei Shengyuan said: "He is also my son, and I am also distressed, this is his own choice, and the ministers also unanimously agree." What do you want me to do? ”

Yang Mubai said: "The concubine can't ask the emperor what to do, the concubine is tired and wants to be quiet alone, is it okay?" ”

Pei Shengyuan had no choice but to say: "Mu Mu, then you have a good rest, and I will accompany you after I finish the recital." ”

Yang Mubai didn't say anything, returned to the dormitory, closed the door, and cried alone.

Yang Mubai hated himself very much at the moment, why did he have to argue with General Zuo like that in the first place, An An was in the army, but there was still An An's son. Or whether General Zuo will teach An An how to govern the army.

She hurriedly repaired the book for General Zuo, and also sent a bunch of congratulatory gifts to General Zuo's mansion, wanting to wait for General Zuo to return to Beijing next time to meet General Zuo.

The letters and congratulatory gifts sent over were all returned, and the housekeeper of General Zuo's Mansion said: "General Zuo never accepts congratulatory gifts, if the queen has something to say, I will say it in person next time General Zuo returns to Beijing." ”

Yang Mubai was anxious, and he couldn't contact General Zuo. She even thought about whether she should go to the border army and apologize to General Zuo in person.

Looking at her anxious appearance, Ping Ping comforted her: "Huang Eniang, you don't have to worry, General Zuo is an upright person, and he will not embarrass the emperor's brother." ”

Yang Mubai said: "But what if he holds a grudge? ”

Ping Ping said: "Then what should Huang Eniang say when she sees General Zuo?" Do you regret why your aunt avenged her grievances in the first place, or admit that you did wrong? ”

Yang Mubai said: "Huang Eniang didn't do anything wrong. ”

Ping Ping asked rhetorically: "Then how can Huang Eniang get his understanding when she sees General Zuo?" ”

This question also stopped Yang Mubai, the root of the problem was that she held several major generals accountable, although the problem was later solved, but the rumors in the market were not good for them. And in this incident, two major generals also died.

She didn't know what to do with it.

Ping Ping said: "Huang Eniang, if you repeatedly ask to see General Zuo and send congratulatory gifts, I am afraid that the people in the court will use the topic to play again, saying that you are trying to win over the relationship with the emperor's brother." It's even more detrimental to the royal brother. ”

Yang Mubai said in a low voice: "Then what should I do?" Is it just left unchecked, what should An An do if he is excluded from the army? ”

Ping Ping said: "Please rest assured, the emperor's younger brother is the prince's son, and General Zuo has a holiday with you, but he still has to scruple about his father's face." ”

Thinking of this, Yang Mubai relaxed a little.

Ping Ping continued: "Huang Eniang, in more than ten days, it will be my grandfather's birthday, and my son wants to go to see my grandfather." ”

Yang Mubai said: "Luoyang is far away from the capital, and I will repair the book to my father." You don't have to go! I'm worried about danger on the road. ”

Ping Ping said: "Please rest assured, I ask my father to bring a few guards with strong martial arts." When he arrived in Luoyang, his sons did their filial piety for the emperor's mother. ”

Yang Mubai touched Pingping's head and said, "Pingping has grown up." ”

Pingping asked Pei Shengyuan to go to Luoyang Yang Mansion, Pei Shengyuan agreed, and sent several masters to escort Pingping. A few days ago, he also sent an attendant to send a congratulatory gift to Yang's father.