Xigong Lonely smiled faintly: "Queen Mother, how can Weichen be virtuous, how can he take on a big responsibility?" ”

"Eh, King Huai doesn't have to be polite, the Queen Mother has repeatedly praised King Huai before her death, saying that in addition to the emperor, you are the most benevolent prince, this palace thinks, even if the Queen Mother is alive, she will support the emperor's decision." Ye Anran pushed the boat down the river and praised Xigong Lonely.

Xigong Jue smiled again, and arched his hand: "Thank you for the praise of the queen mother, it's just ...... The Queen Mother is Weichen's aunt, and the emperor is Weichen's brother, but because our mother is from a family, she is naturally much closer, so it is understandable that the emperor made such a move, but it is ...... Wechen is worried that those who have the intention to make trouble will not obey this decision. ”

Xigong Lonely sang and harmonized with Ye Anran like this, the match was extremely good, and all the ministers heard it clearly, although Xigong Lonely was very modest on the surface, saying that he couldn't be the emperor, but in fact, the meaning of the words has been said very clearly, he is the nephew of the Queen Mother, and his biological mother Concubine Luo and the Empress Dowager He are from the same family, or sisters, after having this relationship of intimacy and kinship, it is normal for the emperor to pass the throne to Xigong Lonely.

The ministers were silent for a long time, and Prime Minister Ning suddenly said: "Queen Mother, since it is the emperor's will, then...... The ministers did not dare to object, and only asked the queen to take out the emperor's edict to show us. ”

"There will naturally be an edict of succession, but I don't take it out now and give it to all of you, today...... It's just a matter of discussing with you and listening to your opinions, Prime Minister, you are in too much of a hurry. Ye Anran raised the corners of his mouth and smiled.

"I see, it's because the old minister is too anxious, but the old minister always has a question." The prime minister said suddenly.

"Prime Minister, please speak." Ye Anran knew that throughout the entire court, the most difficult person to deal with was Prime Minister Ning, this old fox relied on himself to be a veteran of the two dynasties, and he was very old-fashioned in doing things, he didn't know how to be flexible, and he was notoriously difficult.

"The old minister wants to know, what kind of disease does the emperor have? Before, the queen mother only said that the emperor was infected with the wind cold because of the death of the queen mother, and said that it would be fine for a few days, but now she said that the emperor is seriously ill and cannot go to the court without saying it, and it has to be passed on to others. Sure enough, Prime Minister Ning Cheng broke through the sky with one word.

Compared with Ning Cheng, Ye Anran was still too young and immature after all, so in the face of his questioning, Ye Anran was a little unexpected.

Seeing that Ye Anran was speechless, there was no more suitable reason to answer, Xigong Lonely took over: "Prime Minister, this matter is not the responsibility of the queen mother, the emperor suddenly fell ill, and we were all surprised, if it weren't for the emperor not wanting the adults to see his current haggard appearance, the queen mother would not be so protective, so the prime minister asked this, it seems that he doesn't believe the queen mother Yes, hehe." ”

"Ah, this is not true, His Royal Highness Huaiwang is too careful." Although Prime Minister Ning Cheng already knew very well in his heart that it was Xigong Lonely and Ye Anran's ghost, but he had to pretend to be confused, after all, he couldn't anger Xigong Lonely too much, the dog jumped over the wall in a hurry, if Xigong Lonely was forced to be anxious, maybe what kind of big thing he could do, the previous Lord Song was already a lesson from the past, so Prime Minister Ning Cheng could be regarded as seeing the move, and he didn't immediately tear his face with Xigong Lonely.

was at a stalemate, Jing Wuxian suddenly stood up: "The last general only knows that since the queen mother fell ill in the emperor, she has been acting as an agent for the government, and she is a good queen who is dedicated to seeking benefits for the people, so the last general believes the words of the queen mother, and also believes that the emperor is really seriously ill and wants to hand over the throne, His Royal Highness King Huai has the world in mind, loves the country and the people, and is a prince with a good reputation, not as tyrannical as King Ruian, and not as cynical as King Heng, so the last general thinks he is the best candidate, what do you think?" ”

After Jing Wuxian finished saying this, several ministers echoed him: "General Jing is right, we all support His Royal Highness King Huai." ”

Ye Anran turned around, looked at Prime Minister Ning and asked with a smile: "Then Prime Minister, what about you?" Who do you advocate more? ”

"Ah, the queen can ask the minister, naturally she is promoting the minister, but the minister will tell the truth, at present...... In the case of not seeing the edict and seal issued by the emperor himself, the old minister will not support any prince, the reason is very simple, the old minister has done his best for the Xigong family all his life, and he has to work hard for dogs and horses, so naturally he has to end from the beginning, although the emperor is seriously ill, but at least let us meet in person, it is not enough to listen to the words of the queen, it is not that the minister does not believe in the queen, but ...... There has never been such a rule, so ...... also asked the queen mother to forgive the sin, the old minister still said the same thing, everything has to wait until you see the emperor with your own eyes, and you can see the edict and seal with your own eyes. ”

Ye Anran didn't expect that Prime Minister Ning was so stubborn, and there was a threat from Jing Wuxi, but he still refused to compromise and insisted on seeing the emperor.

"Since today's deliberations have been fruitless, then let's retreat." Ye Anran was a little angry, raised his hand and turned his head to leave.

Inside Jiuhua Palace

Xigong Lonely said slowly: "An Ran, it's time, Prime Minister Ning can't stay anymore, you give a secret order, we have to cut the grass and eradicate the roots." ”

Ye Anran was a little unbearable, and asked in a low voice, "Do you have to kill?" ”

"Enron, you're starting to be kind again, aren't you? This Prime Minister Ning is obviously a stumbling block for us now, if you don't eradicate him quickly, then our plan can only be stranded, do we have to work hard for so long and finally dedicate all the results to the Lord of the West Palace? Xigong Lonely saw that Ye Anran was hesitant and didn't want to kill Prime Minister Ning, so he began to instigate her to kill.

"But...... Prime Minister Ning is a veteran of the two dynasties, loyal to the Xigong family for so many years, there is no credit and hard work, I think killing him is a bit too much, it is better to arrest him and put him in a dungeon, and when everything is a foregone conclusion, it is not too late to release him out. Ye Anran proposed.

Xigong Lone's face sank: "An Ran, you still have this problem, don't you know that cutting grass does not remove roots, and the spring breeze blows and grows?" ”

"I know, but I don't want to murder my loyal ministers, I just want revenge, I don't want to do things that are unconscionable." Ye Anran retorted.

"Hehe, what about Lord Song? Why didn't you say that when I killed Lord Song? Enron, don't deceive yourself, kill the first one and have the second, this point of no return, once you choose, you can't turn back, if you can't make up your mind now, then ...... In the future, when Ning Cheng pays you, you will know that you will regret it, I advise you to give an order as soon as possible, while the Xigong Jue has not yet come in, otherwise...... Once Xigong Jue attacks the imperial city, it will be difficult for us to turn over? Now is the best opportunity, why don't you take advantage of it? Xigong Lonely persuaded hard.

Ye Anran was silent......