Chapter 55: The Draft
The prince of Yunguo who has been in exile for many years has returned to the country, and this prince turned out to be the second son of Murong Villa, and the main envoy of the attack on Murong Villa was the prince of Yunguo, and the prince of Yunguo was given death.
"Cousin Heng turned out to be the prince of Yun Kingdom?" Mu Ranyue said in disbelief.
"This is indeed surprising." Ye Zichen said. This Murong Heng also lived up to his expectations, of course, he didn't expect Nangong Yue Peng to kill the prince like this, he thought that at most he would be a waste prince.
However, Yezi Chen immediately figured it out, in Nangong Yue Peng's heart, his throne must be inherited by his son-in-law, but twin sons cannot succeed to the throne.
Since this is the case, Nangong Jinxuan can't save it anyway, so why not take this opportunity to kill him, so that there will only be one twin left.
"It's good that Cousin Heng can recognize his ancestors and return to his ancestors now, and the attack on Murong Villa has finally been settled." Mu Ranyue was still happy in her heart, but she was a little stunned in her heart, and in the future, she and Cousin Heng might never be as close as they had been in the past.
Ye Zichen didn't say anything, and at the moment he was thinking about another thing in his mind. Murong Heng had almost solved everything, with his cleverness, he would definitely be able to think that he was being used, if he found out his identity, it would be troublesome.
He must send someone to stop this from happening, and he must not find out for at least half a year.
As for Nangong Yue Peng, he was not worried.
Nangong Jinxuan knew his whereabouts at the beginning, and he also secretly heard it on the day he left, so Nangong Yue Peng was furious, if it weren't for Nangong Jinxuan being his sister-in-law, he would have been killed a long time ago.
"Brother Chen, what are you thinking?" Mu Ranyue saw that Ye Zichen was distracted and asked.
Ye Zichen reacted, chuckled to hide his discomfort, and said, "It's nothing." ”
Is it really nothing? Mu Ranyue didn't believe it, she wasn't stupid, but when she saw that Ye Zichen refused to say, she didn't ask again.
"By the way, Brother Chen, you said that you would accompany me back to Murong Villa after the New Year. When are we going? Mu Ranyue asked expectantly, I haven't seen my uncle and them for a long time, she really misses him, and her uncle is the existence of the second father to her.
Speaking of this, Ye Zichen felt a little guilty: "Dyeing, I'm afraid this matter hasn't worked in the past two days, now that the new emperor has just ascended the throne, there are many things that need to be dealt with in the court, and I am afraid that I will not be able to leave this time." ”
Mu Ranyue listened, although she was a little lost, but she didn't say anything.
………
In the blink of an eye, it was the fifth day of the first month of March.
"Draft? Today," Yun Sheng suddenly said this, and Mu Ranyue was a little surprised.
At the same time, she also felt sorry for Han Susu in her heart, but she didn't expect that a few days after Sister Han became the queen, a newcomer was about to enter the palace.
Of course, the new emperor had just ascended the throne, the harem was empty, and the draft was also a convention, and Mu Ranyue never thought that Mu Xuanche could guard Han Susu alone, so when Han Susu said that she wanted to marry Mu Xuanche, she also persuaded her, but at that time, Han Susu was too deeply hurt by Mu Xuanzhan and couldn't listen to anything.
And Mu Xuanche, as an emperor, how could there be no other women? Even if it is the first emperor, there is a harem.
"Let's go into the palace and have a look." Mu Ranyue said, it's okay left and right.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Outside the Splendid Palace, there are more than 40 show girls, who are fat and thin, and have everything.
When Mu Ranyue arrived, Mu Xuanche and Han Susu were already sitting on the stage and were preparing to open the election.
"See the royal brother and sister-in-law." Mu Ranyue saluted.
"What's wrong with Changning? Come, give a seat. Mu Xuanche smiled, as if he was very happy for her arrival.
"Brother Xie Huang."
Mu Ranyue sat down under Han Susu's head and said with a smile: "Changning came uninvited, don't blame the imperial brother and sister-in-law." ”
"Why, you can come, just so that you can also help me palm." Mu Xuanche said.
Mu Ranyue smiled embarrassedly, looked at the show girls below, and said with a smile: "These show girls are all outstanding, I don't know who the imperial brother has taken a fancy to?" ”
Mu Xuanche glanced at her with disgust and said, "How can you speak in front of your imperial sister-in-law." ”
Mu Ranyue saw that Han Susu had a dignified smile on her face all the time, and couldn't help but feel aggrieved for her, not only to help her husband find a concubine, but also to pretend to be very generous, which was really sadistic.
And Mu Xuanche's words are to show that he only has Han Susu in his heart, and none of these show girls have taken a fancy to him. This made Mu Ranyue's heart feel a little better.
"Yes, Changning lost his words."
The draft began, and the show girls stepped forward one by one, Mu Xuanche looked at these show girls, lacking interest, and just pointed a few at random.
It's not that he picks, it's just that he has always been only interested in beauties, and he is used to seeing beauties like Han Susu, these show girls are just a group of vulgar fans in his eyes.
Moreover, he is affectionate to Han Susu, not only because of her appearance, but also because she is really in his heart, although he doesn't know how much she occupies in his heart.
"Fang Fei, sixteen years old, the daughter of the household servant." The eunuch reported the last show girl.
"Courtier's daughter Fang Fei, see the emperor, the queen's mother, I have seen Her Royal Highness the eldest princess." It's a beautiful sound.
Hearing the voice for the first time, Mu Xuanche became a little interested in this woman, and said, "Raise your head." ”
Fang Fei raised his head shyly.
Sure enough, this voice is good, and her appearance is naturally not bad, it is not an exaggeration to say that she is alluring the country and the city, her beauty is not as touching as Mu Ranyue, nor is it as elegant and beautiful as Han Susu, but more like a fairy who does not eat fireworks in the world, giving people a feeling of purity and flawlessness.
Mu Xuanche's eyes flashed with amazement, and he slowly spoke: "Stay." ”
"Thank you, Your Majesty." There was no surprise in the woman's eyes, as if she had already known that she would be left behind.
At this point, the draft is finally over.
Mu Xuanche went to the imperial study to deal with political affairs, while Mu Ranyue followed Han Susu to Weiyang Palace.
"In today's draft, it seems that the royal brother didn't fancy one, so don't worry about my sister." Mu Ranyue was afraid that Han Susu would be unhappy in her heart, so she comforted.
"I have nothing to worry about, I never expected His Majesty to be alone with me." Han Susu smiled indifferently.
There was only one person on her mind.
"But now that newcomers enter the palace, it is inevitable to compete for favor, and my sister should not take it lightly." Mu Ranyue reminded.
"Of course." Han Susu is not the kind of woman who is too high, although she does disdain to compete for favor, but since she has entered the harem, she must adapt to the rules of survival in this harem, otherwise she will not even know that the family will be affected by the time.
The two were talking, when they saw Han Susu's personal maid Chunchan come to report: "Niangniang, Your Majesty has decreed that the show girl selected today has been canonized." ”
There is no doubt that the highest canonization position this time is Na Fang Fei, who was crowned a concubine and the lord of the first palace, while the rest were only crowned talents or beauties.
"It seems that the royal brother is still interested in this Fang Fei, if this woman is a little more scheming, then my sister will be busy in the future." Mu Ranyue teased, which is naturally also a reminder.
"Harem, isn't that it?" Han Susu took a sip of tea and said lightly.
As soon as she enters the palace, she must be ready to fight.
Mu Ranyue was stunned and didn't say anything.
To be honest, she still doesn't understand that Sister Han in her impression is a person who doesn't like to be restrained, but why did she choose to marry into the royal family?
If she said that she was moved by the affection of the second emperor brother, she would never believe it.
……
On the ninth day of the first month of March, Ye Zichen went to the palace to ask for leave, and now he promised Mu Ranyue, and now it has finally been fulfilled, and Mu Ranyue is also excited.
"What? You want to go back to Murong Villa with Changning? Mu Xuanche was surprised.
Ye Zichen nodded: "Yes, the princess has been very sad these days because of the death of the first emperor, and the former minister promised her to go to Murong Villa after the new year, and now she is taking this opportunity to let her relax." ”
Mu Xuanche chuckled, and didn't say that he disagreed, but said: "Master Hou is really good to Changning." ”
"So, please ask Your Majesty's permission." Ye Zichen arched his hand.
Mu Xuanche sighed and said, "But Hou Ye also knows that not long after I ascended the throne, many things in the court are not very clear, and I still need the assistance of Hou Ye, the left minister, if Hou Ye leaves at this time, I will ...... it."
"Your Majesty, everything is fine in the DPRK and China now, not to mention the Duke of Yasukuni."
Mu Xuanche was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Okay, I'm just joking, since it's for Changning, of course I have to agree, and Marquis Wucheng has worked hard for the Chu State for many years, and now it's really time to rest, so I'll give you a month's vacation." ”
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long."
After Ye Zichen left, Mu Xuanche thought about analyzing the pattern of the imperial court.
Now the most powerful in the court are Han Jian, the Duke of Yasukuni, and Yezichen, Marquis of Wucheng, both of whom are prime ministers and the heads of the hundred officials.
Ye Zichen was raised by the first emperor, without any foundation, if you want to divide his power, it seems easy, but Ye Zichen is not to be underestimated, otherwise he would not have climbed to the position of prime minister in the year of the weak crown with his own strength.
Yasukuni Gong is a relative, the Han family is a century-old family with a deep foundation, Yasukuni Gong is also an old and calculating man, and his son is still a general of the third grade, and he has a certain amount of military power in his hands, which is even more difficult to deal with.
The two of them don't form a party for personal gain on weekdays, but it's hard to find out what happened.
Moreover, Mu Xuanche also heard that for some reason in recent days, Han Yan and Ye Zichen, the prince of Yasukuni, are also quite close, if these two families are united, then the imperial power is in jeopardy.
Therefore, it is better to take advantage of the time when Ye Zichen is away from Beijing to give a part of the rights in Ye Zichen's hands to the Duke of Yasukuni, so that the two have a disagreement, which is not very beneficial to maintain the imperial power.
As for the power in the hands of the Yasukuni Princess, he will certainly find an opportunity to divide it in the future, and this kind of deep-rooted and powerful family, even if they have no intention of plotting rebellion at present, is still a hidden danger.