The thirteenth year of Yongtai, spring.

The princes and kings were defeated.

The Northern Army and the Southern Army jointly sent troops to break through one by one.

The princes and kings were defeated and imprisoned, but none of them died in battle, and none of them committed suicide.

The princes and kings of the world are all people who cherish their lives, even if they are imprisoned, they are also clansmen, and they can enjoy the luxurious treatment that ordinary prisoners can't enjoy.

How good it is to be alive!

There is no need to sleep in the open, no need to march and fight, no need to tremble all day.

Captured, no shame!

In short, if you can live, don't die.

The princes and kings were all men of interest.

When the self-appointed new King Runing was defeated, the rebellion of the princes and kings, which lasted for nearly two years, finally ended.

The captured princes and kings were taken to the capital.

How to deal with it depends on the emperor's intentions.

The Dongping Wang's family, all prisoners, went to the capital in a carriage.

Except for not being free, everything else is fine.

Princess Qin of Dongping accompanied King Dongping.

"Lord, if you go to the capital, will Your Majesty spare my life?"

King Dongping was particularly confident, "This king is the first prince to surrender, and His Majesty will definitely not kill this king." If this king does not die, you will naturally be able to live. ”

Princess Qin of Dongping breathed a sigh of relief, but she was still worried, "What will Your Majesty do with the prince?" Can the prince's lord still be kept? ”

Without a prince, it is an ordinary clan.

How depressing it was that day.

Whether he can keep the king, the king of Dongping does not dare to pack the ticket.

He said: "The matter of the prince still needs to be considered in the long run. When I arrived in the capital and saw the emperor, I knew by myself. ”

Princess Qin asked again: "The children follow to the capital, can they go out?" Xun'er has been training soldiers for the prince since he was a child, and now that he has no military power, Xun'er can't be idle every day. When he arrives in the capital, the prince will have to plan for Xun'er and find him an errand! ”

"Say it again, say it again!"

King Dongping said perfunctorily.

Being able to keep the king is the biggest victory.

What errands, what careers, King Dongping didn't think about it at all.

I can imagine that after the children are all sinners, how can the emperor let the sinners become officials later.

Princess Qin was dissatisfied, but she also knew that things were not in a hurry at this time.

She only needs to mention it from time to time, reminding King Dongping not to forget the future of the children.

Outside the carriage, Xiao Guo rode a retired military horse and followed the carriage slowly.

In early spring, when it was warm and cold, riding a horse and blowing the wind, it felt three points colder than the winter in the south.

His cheeks were blown by the wind, as if someone had cut his face with a knife.

But he didn't care.

Looking at the vast and withered yellow earth, the tide of thought fluctuated, and my heart was not at peace for a moment.

His younger brother Xiao Yat promised him that he would fight for the throne for him.

But the Dongping palace was defeated and became a prisoner, how to fight for the throne?

Could it be that Xiao Yat plans to exchange his military exploits for him for the throne?

The throne was given to him, which meant that his father would be deposed from the throne, would his father accept it?

At that time, I don't know how many incidents will arise.

Xiao Xun, the second son of the palace, rode a horse to catch up with Xiao Guo, who was also an elderly military horse, and he could walk, but he couldn't run fast.

"The eldest brother hasn't gotten into the carriage for a day, it seems that he has something on his mind?"

Xiao Guo was silent.

Xiao Xun continued: "Seeing that the capital is in sight, is the eldest brother worried about the future? ”

Xiao Guo glanced back at him at this time, "As a prisoner, how can there be a future." It is already a blessing to be able to save his life. ”

When Xiao Xun heard this, he sighed, "When the army was raised, who would have thought that it would be today's result." Knowing this, he should have stood on the side of the court in the first place. ”

Xiao Guo shook his head slightly, "Your Majesty wants to kill your father, in that case, your father should raise troops to Qingjun's side." It's just that I didn't expect that the princes and kings would be defeated so quickly.

I thought that it would be able to support at least three or five years, dragging the imperial court to the edge of the abyss from which it will never recover, so that no matter whether it is war or surrender, there is room for bargaining. Perhaps the imperial court will compromise with the princes in order to end the war as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we lost too quickly, and all our plans were too late to be implemented. Now, the initiative is in the hands of His Majesty, and his life is also in the hands of His Majesty, whether it is life or death, that is, His Majesty's words. ”

Xiao Xun looked at him, "Is the eldest brother disappointed?" ”

Xiao Guo laughed at himself, "I'm just worried about my life, I'm afraid of dying in the capital." Isn't the second brother afraid? ”

Xiao Xun is naturally not afraid.

Because he knew that his father and mother would save his life no matter what.

He is the favorite son of his father, queen and mother.

Of course, he didn't say that, "I'm naturally afraid, I'm scared to death." I just don't want my father and mother to worry, so I can only pretend to be strong. ”

The corners of Xiao Guo's mouth curled slightly, and a sneer flashed in his eyes, "You still have filial piety as a second brother." I should learn from you, and I can't let my father and princess worry about it. ”

After blowing the wind and speaking, Xiao Guo was no longer reckless, and dismounted and returned to the carriage.

The carriage is still comfortable, sheltered from the wind and rain, and the stove is burning, which is very comfortable.

He closed his eyes and pondered what was going on.

I haven't been in touch with my brother Xiao Yat for months, and I don't know if he is in the south now, or if he has returned to the capital.

If he doesn't contact him, how can he cooperate with his plan to take the throne?

It's really worrying.

……

At this time, the people who are worried are also the eldest prince Xiao Chengye.

His wife Li Huanting is about to give birth, and she has been in the delivery room for several hours, and the child has not yet been born.

A group of people came to the Li family, gossiping.

There were those who told him not to worry.

It is said that there must be a brother.

also told him to hurry up and get ready, and when the child is born, he will go to the palace to report the good news.

Zero and zero, the noise made his ears almost deaf.

He wanted to be angry, but he couldn't.

I can only run away and find a quiet place to shut myself up.

He asked his confidant, "You said that the child in Madame's womb will be a brother?" ”

"Your Highness, rest assured, it must be my brother. Wen Po is experienced, and she knows it with a touch of her hand, and Wen Po personally said that this baby is a brother, and she must not be wrong. ”

Xiao Chengye nodded, half relieved, "It's good to be a brother." If it is a brother, it is the eldest grandson of the emperor, which is extraordinary. ”

The chamberlain comforted him: "Your Highness doesn't have to worry, it will definitely be the eldest grandson of the emperor." The second prince has been married for two years, and the second princess has not moved. The marriage of the three princes has not yet been settled. His Highness is already much ahead of them, so don't worry. ”

When Xiao Chengye heard this, he finally showed a smile.

It's really not easy for him!

From childhood to adulthood, he was pressed everywhere and unlikable everywhere.

Today, he can finally raise his eyebrows and impress everyone.

From daytime tossing until late at night, until the early morning of the next day, a child's cry broke through the dark sky.

Li Huanting gave birth.

got his wish and gave birth to a brother, the emperor's eldest grandson.

"Hahahaha......"

In the early hours of the morning, it was as dark as ink.

Xiao Chengye stood at the door of the delivery room, laughing loudly and making great joy.

"Reward! There's a reward for all! ”

"Thank you, Your Highness, for the reward!"

The people smiled happily and stepped forward to say goodbye.

The Li family laughed from ear to ear.

Hahaha...... Wan Ting gave birth to the emperor's eldest grandson, a great joy!

This time, the Li family is really going to turn over.

As soon as the palace door opened, Xiao Chengye entered the palace to report the good news.

He wanted to tell his father the good news in person.

Emperor Yongtai learned that the emperor's eldest grandson was born, and sure enough, he was happy.

Reward!

Rewards!

not only rewarded Li Huanting, but also the newborn child.

Xiao Chengye was also rewarded.

Emperor Yongtai was rare, and said to him patiently: "I was not happy with my previous errand, I will change it for you." Take care of your errand in the future. People who are already fathers should also be sensible. ”

Xiao Chengye looked surprised, "Thank you, Father!" ”

It was a nice surprise to get a new errand.

Xiao Chengye happily left the palace and returned home to visit his son.

……

Harem.

When Empress Tao heard that Li Huanting gave birth to the emperor's eldest grandson, her face changed.

However, she quickly calmed down again and instructed Young Eunuch Mei, "Go to the treasury to pick up gifts, you personally watch them, personally send them to the Great Prince's Mansion, and congratulate the birth of the emperor's eldest grandson." Don't forget Li Huanting, she has worked hard and is a hero of the royal family. ”

"The old slave obeys!"

"Send someone to call the second prince, and the palace has something to say to him."

"No!"

Young Eunuch Mei personally went to the Great Prince's Mansion to give gifts.

The second prince, Xiao Chengwen, came to Weiyang Palace slowly.

In the spring, everything recovers, which makes him the most uncomfortable.

Every spring, he hides in the house and hardly goes out.

If it weren't for Queen Tao's summons, he wouldn't come to the palace to say anything.

The Imperial Palace Garden, there are not many trees, but there are many flowers and plants. It made him very uncomfortable.

He is a little allergic to spring.

"The queen mother summoned her son, but I don't know what happened?"

When the mother and son met, Xiao Chengwen went straight to the point without the slightest greeting.

Empress Tao had long been accustomed to his style of conversation, and she didn't care.

"Li Huanting gave birth to the emperor's eldest grandson, do you know?"

Xiao Chengwen raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Early in the morning, I heard good news." From the father to the yamen, they should all know the news of the birth of the emperor's eldest grandson. When he came, his son also instructed Yun Qi to prepare gifts and go to the Great Prince's Mansion as a guest when she washed the third day. ”

Empress Tao made a straight face, "Li Huanting gave birth to the emperor's eldest grandson, so you are not in a hurry at all?" ”

Xiao Chengwen smiled, his pale and thin cheeks looked weak, as if he would fall down at any time, and he would die with a whimper.

However, he is tenacious.

It looks like it's going to die, but it's never going to die.

He said: "Just a grandson of the emperor, why be nervous. The queen doesn't have to make a big fuss. ”

"That's the emperor's eldest grandson!" Empress Tao emphasized again, "Your father was so happy that he gave Xiao Chengye an errand." ”

When Xiao Chengwen heard this, he sneered, "The queen mother is unfounded. The eldest son of the emperor is useless, but the eldest grandson of the emperor has the ability to turn the tide. The eldest brother takes the emperor's eldest grandson very seriously, I don't blame him, he has such a little vision. However, the queen mother should not regard a mere eldest grandson as so important. Isn't it the emperor's eldest grandson, and when he grows up, there will be twenty years, and there is no need to be distracted at all. ”

Empress Tao had a serious face and asked solemnly, "Are you so confident?" How do you know your father won't change his mind? People's hearts change. In the past, your father looked down on Xiao Chengye, but not necessarily in the future. ”

Xiao Chengwen smiled contemptuously, "The nature of the country is easy to change, and it is difficult to change. Big brother was a mud that couldn't support the wall in the past, and it will still be in the future, and this will never change. I promise you! ”