There are people in this world who are smart and peaceful, and of course there are people who are smart but restless.

The Zhao family acted frequently in private, and after Chen Shangshu made a statement, there was a twist and turn in the imperial history, asking the Son of Heaven to allow the prince of Lu to enter the court to listen to the government.

There are quite a few officials who have opened their mouths to second.

Among these officials, there are not only the remnants of the Lu Wangyu Party back then, but also the in-laws of the Zhao family. There are also some officials who are worried that the Son of Heaven has no heirs and that there will be no successor to the Great Qi Dynasty all day long.

The emperor has no children, and he insists on not accepting palace concubines, so there is only one way to succeed.

King Lu is the eldest, outstanding in learning, and quite calm in temperament. is much stronger than King Lu, who had a mouth disease back then.

However, in the end, the prince of King Lu is young and has been in the court for a few years, and he can also see whether he is really outstanding and whether he can take on the heavy responsibility of the prince.

The courtiers were open-minded and righteous.

In the face of the ministers' words, Sheng Hong was not angry or unhappy, but he did not respond to the ministers, and the response to the ministers was still to consider the four words.

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In the harem, Princess Lu Zhao Changqing went to the Jiaofang Palace in person, and explained to Xie Mingxi with an apologetic face: "...... I really don't know anything about the twists and turns of the ministers in the court. Don't misunderstand. ”

Xie Mingxi remained silent and smiled slightly: "The second sister-in-law is serious. When the emperor and several vassal kings were young, after graduating from the academy, they all entered the court to listen to politics and study. There are old precedents to be followed, which is not out of line, so how can there be a misunderstanding. ”

There are old precedents to be seen in the fluttering sentence, and Zhao Changqing's heart suddenly jumps when he listens.

How can it be the same now as it was then?

King Lu and others back then were all princes, and of course they were qualified to enter the court to listen to politics.

But now, Brother Ji is just the son of King Lu, and he is the nephew of today's son. Moreover, King Lu committed the felony of rebellion back then, and Brother Ji was the son of a criminal minister......

An old example can be favorited, how damning.

Zhao Changqing couldn't sit still, got up and saluted: "Brother Ji is young and shallow, so he should study for a few more years." The matter of entering the court to listen to the government must not be deserved. I beg the queen to say a few words for me in front of the emperor. ”

This move is to retreat into advance, and it can be regarded as clever at this time.

Xie Mingxi saw through Zhao Changqing's intentions at a glance, and his heart was stunned, with a kind and soft smile on his face: "There is no one else here, only I talk to my second sister-in-law, even if I occasionally say a wrong sentence or two, I won't take it to heart." The second sister-in-law doesn't have to be afraid, sit down and talk quickly. ”

Zhao Changqing came prepared, his heart flashed, he responded with a smile, and re-seated. He no longer talked about listening to politics, but talked about his children's family affairs.

"Brother Ji is seventeen years old this year, and it's time to open a mansion and get married." Zhao Changqing said softly: "I won't tell you, I fell in love with my niece." ”

It is common for my uncle to be a relative. For example, King An is married to his uncle's cousin.

Zhao Changqing's niece is not unusual.

Now Zhao Changqing's biggest reliance is his mother's family. married the daughter of the Zhao family, and Brother Ji'er had a closer relationship with the foreign family.

And the Zhao family, running for Brother Ji in private, naturally wants to reciprocate. At least one princess of King Lu will come out first. If Brother Ji goes further in the future, the Zhao family will be able to produce a queen of the middle palace like the Xie family......

With such an attractive reward, can Zhao Jiayan not be moved?

"My niece has a single name. Last year, he graduated from Lianchi Academy, and he is sixteen years old this year, which is the same age as Brother Ji. The two have known each other since childhood and get along well. In the future, when I become a husband and wife, I think I will love and be harmonious. ”

Zhao Changqing's expression was earnest, and his posture was extremely low: "Brother Ji grew up under the watchful eyes of the queen. The emperor and queen treated him very generously, and today I simply came to ask for grace. I implore the queen to give him a decree and give him a marriage. It can also be regarded as giving the Zhao family a decent one. ”

Zhao Changqing's wishful thinking.

Brother Ji grew up in the palace, and now he wants to open a mansion to get married, and he is married by the queen Fengzhi, which is both beautiful and decent. can also give a vague hint to the ministers, that is, the emperor and queen are very fond of Brother Ji......

Xie Mingxi smiled, with a hint of imperceptible sarcasm in his eyes: "If the imperial sister-in-law comes to ask for a month, I will definitely answer and let Brother Ji get married in a beautiful way." ”

"It's just that there have been many people in the DPRK and China who have said that Brother Ji is on the cusp, and it is better to keep a low profile in everything. lest anyone misunderstand and speculate on the holy will. ”

"Second sister-in-law, do you say yes or no?"

Zhao Changqing: "......"

The obscure mind was said to be clear, Rao is Zhao Changqing has a scheming and a city government, and he also feels hot on his face.

Without waiting for Zhao Changqing to smile and round himself, Xie Mingxi said lightly: "Brother Ji'er's family affairs, the second sister-in-law will take care of it herself." According to the regulations of the prince of the feudal domain, all expenses were paid by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. ”

No matter how thick-skinned Zhao Changqing was, he couldn't sit down, so he hurriedly got up and thanked him. He sat for a moment, then took his leave.

Xie Mingxi did not send him off in person, so Xianghui sent Zhao Changqing out of the Jiaofang Palace.

Looking at Zhao Changqing's back, a sneer flashed in Xie Mingxi's eyes.

It's really a lack of people's hearts.

Perhaps because the attraction of the position of the prince is too great, Zhao Changqing, who has always been sleek and thoughtful, can't hold his breath.

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After Zhao Changqing returned to the dormitory, he was shocked to realize that he was in a cold sweat.

She sat alone for a long time, not knowing what she was planning, and her expression changed.

After a long time, Zhao Changqing exhaled deeply, his expression returned to normal, and he got up and went to the study.

Brother Ji is reading in the study.

Living in the palace, protected by the emperor and queen, life is comfortable. But this also means that every move is under the nose of the emperor and queen, and she can't act rashly.

Just like Brother Ji, since the end of the academy, there is nowhere to go. I had to read in the study.

As the prince of the vassal king, he was born rich and noble, and he did not need to participate in the scientific examination.

Brother Ji is so smart, so calm, and wastes his time in the study like this, how can Zhao Changqing be willing?

Brother Ji heard the familiar footsteps, immediately put down the book, got up to greet him, looked at it, and frowned: "Mother, your face doesn't seem to look good." Could it be that the marriage was not done? ”

Zhao Changqing sighed: "Yes." Your seventh aunt is reluctant to give marriage, saying that she is afraid that the ministers will misunderstand. ”

Brother Ji quickly figured out the joints in this, his face changed slightly, and he said in a low voice: "In this way, I am afraid that the matter of entering the court and listening to the government will not be done." ”

People's ambition and greed grow little by little.

Brother Ji didn't dare to think about it. As he grew older, the emperor had no children, and his heart inevitably moved...... How tempting is the position of the prince! Who can really keep their hearts as unshaken as if they were water?

Zhao Changqing looked at his son and said softly: "Brother Ji, you are still young, don't worry. Wait slowly, the time will come. ”

Brother Ji nodded.

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