Chapter 209: Layout (Part II)

After the banquet, the emperor returned to the palace, just in time for the family banquet in the palace to end. said that it was a coincidence, but in fact, the queen mother did not say that she was scattered, and none of the concubines dared to go first. The Queen Mother, on the other hand, deliberately waited for the emperor to come.

For a while, as long as he talked about going to see his mother, the emperor was reluctant in his heart. One was because the Queen Mother was involved in the case of the four princes without knowing anything, which made him very resentful. But because of the mother-son relationship and the face of the heavenly family, I can't question it face-to-face, so I can only cover it up in a daze.

And judging from the Queen Mother's recent enthusiasm for the three princes, it is obvious that her desire to fight for the power of the Wen family has revived. "The harem shall not interfere in politics", this is a rule that has existed since the founding of the dynasty, and it must not be changed by anyone. recalled that when he ascended the throne, the Wen family was in power under the support of the Queen Mother, and it was simply covering the sky with one hand, and because of his weak strength, he had not yet cultivated his own strength, and many major decisions had to be subordinated to these people. Fortunately, this force was eradicated as soon as possible, otherwise, who would be the current dynasty? It's unimaginable! Therefore, he will never allow such a situation to happen again, even if it is just a small sign, even if it is just a small princess.

Last time, he had rejected the marriage, although it was private, but he knew that sooner or later the news would reach the ears of the Queen Mother. So far, the Queen Mother has not found an opportunity to mention the matter again. Today, I have specially waited until now, but I am afraid that it is not just for a reunion dinner. If she took the opportunity to mention the marriage of the third prince, what should she do? In front of so many people, I can't save my mother's face. But there is absolutely no room for turning around in this matter, so how to deal with it?

In this way, with a full heart, the emperor came to the family banquet. At this time, there was laughter and laughter at the banquet, as if someone had just told some joke. As soon as he appeared, the laughter stopped abruptly. Everyone hurriedly got up and left the table, and Wu pressed down and knelt on the ground. Only the Queen Mother sat motionless on the chair, and said with a smile: "Look, as soon as you come, everyone can't let go." ”

The emperor smiled and made a gesture, sat down under the queen mother's head and said, "It's too late, I will punish myself with three cups!" So saying, he asked the people to pour wine, and drank three cups firmly. Seeing that he was in a good mood, the concubine nearby had the courage to pour wine and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I heard that it was very lively outside tonight. Can you tell us about that situation and open our eyes? ”

The emperor was afraid that the queen mother would mention something that should not be mentioned, and listening to the words of the concubine was exactly what he wanted, so he said with a smile: "Since everyone wants to hear it, it is a festival today, so I will be a storyteller." The crowd clapped their hands and applauded.

So, the emperor replaced the shocking wood with a palm, and patted it on the table, and opened the topic seriously: "It is said that I have been in the 25th year of the Qingyuan Dynasty, and the time and the year are abundant, and the people are safe and prosperous. On the eve of this year...... "He said it clearly, and even compared and drew when necessary, but he really had the posture of telling stories in a teahouse."

Everyone had never seen the emperor behave like this, and they were surprised and happy, and their excitement was overflowing. Only the Queen Mother knew in her heart that the emperor was just deliberately avoiding certain topics. But everyone was in high spirits, and she couldn't interrupt, so she had to listen patiently with a smile.

The emperor spat and talked for half an hour, and he could hear the concubines all smile. While he finished drinking water, everyone flattered him again, for fear of missing this opportunity to show his face in front of the emperor.

The Queen Mother said with emotion: "The mourning family has lived for so long, and after several dynasties of wind and rain, it is now fortunate to be born in a prosperous era. Such a lively scene is delightful just to listen to. I heard that Yuan'er is responsible for all these things this year? ”

It seems that she still refuses to let this matter go. The emperor was unhappy for a while, but his face was still kind, and he smiled: "Exactly." Although there are still some minor flaws, overall it is passable. ”

"It's really embarrassing for this kid for such a big scene. Where is he? Why didn't you come? ”

The Emperor replied, "The matter is not over yet, and he still has to take care of it there." Although it was late at night, it was still crowded outside. The light market is at its most lively at this hour. The eldest girl and the little daughter-in-law have a hard time going out for a year, so how can they not go shopping. ”

The concubines listened with envy again. These women have not been out of the palace for many years, and they may not have the opportunity to go out in the future. Waiting for their fate, there is only old age and death.

The emperor quietly changed the topic, and the queen mother was very unhappy, and said with a smile: "The mourning family has also heard that when the folk women arrive on the New Year's Eve, they must dress up in fancy ways. Don't let Yuan'er fall in love with a woman of unknown origin, then it's troublesome! ”

She is satirizing the fact that the first emperor had an affair with a folk woman and gave birth to Princess Mingyue. The Emperor smiled and did not say anything. I heard the Queen Mother say again: "A few days ago, the mourning family also heard that the princess of Ye'er was pregnant. Yuan'er is not small now, but she is still alone, and it is strange to be pitiful. The emperor, family affairs, state affairs, and world affairs, although there are priorities, but the continuation of my royal bloodline is related to the society, which is a state affair. You see, in addition to taking care of political affairs, shouldn't you also care about your son's family affairs? ”

The emperor turned a corner in his heart, and he already had an idea, so he said with a smile: "The queen mother's admonition is reasonable. It's just the third child's temperament, you don't know it, and if you are stubborn, you don't recognize the six relatives. In my opinion, his family affairs can really only be decided by himself. If the ox does not drink water and presses its head, if it is not to his liking...... Mother, you also know what the outcome will be. ”

His words were false and real, and he put all the responsibility on Sheng Xuanyuan, who was not present, and suddenly blocked the mouth of the Queen Mother, and he couldn't say anything more if he wanted to recommend the second daughter of the Wen family. The Queen Mother touched a nail that was neither soft nor hard, so she had to laugh and say, "What you said is reasonable." This kid has been such a temper since he was a child, and no one can help him. ”

Although the emperor's words meant to shirk, they were also sincere, which made the queen mother suspicious. Could it be that the third prince himself resigned to the emperor? I thought that if I used the little witch of the Lin family to catch him, I would be able to make him obey his words, but I didn't want him to be two-faced, this one was to welcome him in every way, and the other went to the emperor to move the rescuers.

"Do you really think I'm a fool of an old woman?" The Queen Mother sneered in her heart. It seems that if you don't do some real knife and gun action, you really can't suppress this little god!