The martial arts atmosphere of Daqi is strong, and the royal spring hunt in March every year also highlights the royal family's heavy martial arts.

The spring hunt begins on March 20 and ends at the end of the month, lasting for 10 days.

The second prince is a little older, and he has been listening to politics for two years, so he did not accompany him during the spring hunt and was left in the palace. Several elders who were too old to travel long distances also stayed in the court to deal with political affairs.

Speaking of the second prince, it is really regrettable.

There are grandchildren, and there are no grandchildren, this is the practice of the Great Qi Prince.

The second prince is a concubine, but he is long, and he should be the most suitable candidate for the prince. It's just that the second prince has had a mouth disease since he was a child, and the more he corrected it, the more anxious he became, the more he stuttered.

As a result, the second prince has no chance to be the prince.

When he was a little older, after the second prince was sensible, he cherished words like gold and refused to say much in front of people.

In terms of qualifications, the second prince is by no means stupid. It's just that compared to the glorious three princes, four princes and five princes, it looks bleak.

After the marriage of the second prince, he began to listen to the government. Listen more and talk less, and act steadily. As far as a prince is concerned, he is a little less sharp. For an older brother who is not qualified to compete for the position of prince, it is very suitable.

At least, the third prince and the fourth prince all think that the second prince is a good person, and they have contacts on weekdays.

Before leaving, Emperor Jianwen specially summoned the second prince to the Yiqing Palace and privately advised: "...... Several cabinet elders stayed in the court, and they could discuss and deal with daily political affairs. If something is wrong, you can stop it. If there is anything you can't decide, send a message to the palace. I have my own decision! ”

The second prince replied succinctly.

"Obey the will of my father" has a total of six words, and the second prince stammered as soon as he said it. When I was young, I was made fun of for this, and then I just agreed to it.

Emperor Jianwen looked at the handsome and slightly wooden face of the second prince, and sighed secretly in his heart. But his face did not show it, and he gently continued to advise: "I led everyone to the palace to live for ten days, and during these ten days, you will perform the responsibility of supervising the country on my behalf, and you will do more filial piety on my behalf." Your imperial grandmother is old and frail, so you go to Cining Palace to accompany your imperial grandmother. ”

The second prince respectfully continued to be.

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After the second prince left the Qing Palace, he went to Concubine Li Xian's Jingning Palace.

In this spring hunt, the princesses who have given birth to princes and princesses in the palace and the concubines with heads and faces are all accompanied by them. Only Concubine Li Xian took the initiative to stay in the palace.

The second prince has married a wife and had children, and he will only wait for the king to become a vassal in the future.

The position of the prince does not have the share of the second prince, and the competition for favor does not have the share of Concubine Li Xian. Concubine Li Xian was still unhappy in her early years, but now her heart has long been smoothed out. Eat fasting and chant Buddha every day, and then go to Cining Palace to accompany Empress Dowager Li.

Spring hunting and other royal events, the princes and princesses are all accompanied. Only the second prince was left in the palace.

Concubine Li Xian simply stayed.

"Son, son, son has seen and seen the mother." Facing Concubine Li Xian, the second prince was much more casual, and he didn't mind stammering: "Mother concubine is near, how is it recently?" ”

Concubine Li Xian said with a smile: "I have children and grandchildren, and I eat and sleep well all day long, what's wrong." But you, from tomorrow onwards, will live in the Yiqing Palace, and govern the country on behalf of your father. In my heart, I always feel a little relieved. ”

As he spoke, he said softly: "Don't ask for merit, but ask for no fault." There are a few pavilion elders on the left and right, you just listen more and say less. ”

This is to let the second prince pretend to be deaf and dumb and mix up these ten days in an ordinary way.

The second prince glanced at Concubine Li Xian deeply, and then nodded.

After Concubine Li Xian finished speaking, she couldn't help but sigh softly: "Ah Yuan, it's not that the concubine doesn't want you to show your face. It's just that you don't want such a limelight. ”

"In heaven, every move, word and deed is watched by people. If you don't have the opportunity to be a prince, don't attract attention, and don't show off everywhere. lest you be envied. ”

Who will be jealous?

Naturally, it is a group of princes.

According to the practice of Daqi, when the position of the prince is determined, the rest of the princes will be crowned kings. Only the prince of the East Palace will be left in the capital, staying by the side of the Son of Heaven, and being carefully taught the way of the king.

In the heavenly family, the monarch and the minister come first, followed by the brotherhood. He was destined to kneel at the feet of a certain brother. At this time, it is time to be honest and peaceful, so as not to prick people's eyes and stab people's hearts, and sow the root of the curse for the future.

"Yes," the second prince's expression did not change, obviously he had long been accustomed to Concubine Li Xian's advice.

Concubine Li Xian chattered about Concubine Mei and the sixth princess again: "...... In the past two years, the emperor has been quite partial to the six princesses, and even with Concubine Mei, he has gained face. This spring hunt, I actually brought Concubine Mei with me. ”

"If nothing happened to the Seventh Prince back then, he would have lived until now. I'm afraid that this position of prince will be his ......"

The second prince listened silently and did not say a word.

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Gyeongei Palace.

Concubine Li also earnestly told the four princes: "This spring hunting, you must not be negligent." Be sure to brace all your spirits and suppress the three princes. ”

The fourth prince nodded slightly.

In the past two years, the four princes have grown taller suddenly, slightly taller than Emperor Jianwen. The face is handsome, the figure is straight, and the demeanor is compelling.

It's just that the expression on his face is getting less and less.

Sometimes, even Concubine Li, who is a mother, can't see through her son's thoughts.

"You and the third prince are both sixteen years old, and the fifth prince is also fifteen years old. It's time to settle on a family affair. ”

Concubine Li's eyes flashed again and again: "If I guess correctly, after the spring hunt, the queen mother will give you a decree to marry." The ladies who were called to accompany them this time were all outstanding students in Lianchi Academy. The family background is talented, the appearance and character are all outstanding. The candidate for the princess is among them. ”

"Ah Hao, you have seen a few of them. Do you have a favorite in mind? ”

The fourth prince was expressionless, and slightly pursed his thin lips.

Concubine Li said in a low voice: "I think Miss Li Er is the best." ”

What's so good about Li Xiangru?

Appearance and talent are secondary, and the best one is surnamed Li.

"Your imperial grandmother is from the Li family, and she has been looking forward to another queen from the Li family. Otherwise, he would not have gone to great lengths to let his niece enter the palace. It's a pity that Concubine Li Xian gave birth to a son who was born to stutter. ”

Concubine Li's eyes were mocking, and her words were mean: "The second prince has no hope." ”

"If anyone marries the daughter of the Li family as the imperial concubine, he will be able to win the support of your imperial grandmother."

"Your father does favor you a little, but the third prince has the support of Empress Yu, and he is three months older than you, so he is really a big rival. There are by no means a few officials in the court who support the three princes of Empress Yu. ”

"You've lost a little bit by comparison."

"Marrying Li Xiangru, one is to show favor to your imperial grandmother, and the other is to win over the Li family. Li Ge's old protégés are all over the government and the opposition, and with him to help you, you are like a tiger with wings. With your imperial grandmother in the palace to support you, it is not difficult to overpower the three princes. ”

The fourth prince was silent for a moment before he said, "Everything is up to the concubine." ”

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