Le Chang cried, and Yan Rin was shocked. One of the deepest worries in his heart, arranging, carefully preparing, and trying to quietly resolve the crisis, it turned out that Lechang had already seen it.

There are so many people in the palace who have experienced several dynasties, and they know that the palace is full of hidden and disgusting tricks and ministers, and so many shrewd and capable civil ministers and military generals in the court, they have not yet noticed his scheming plans, but this young woman has seen through the truth.

He looked at Lechang almost in a daze, and suddenly felt sad in his heart, stretched out his hand to pull her up, carefully wiped every tear for her, and gently hugged the weak woman into his arms.

His wife was able to read his mind, not because of how smart, capable, or shrewd she was. It's just because she takes him too seriously and too seriously, just because she will always try to stand in his perspective and think about all his problems, all his troubles, and all his troubles.

She can understand, just because, she is so wholeheartedly imagining for him, for your heart, for my heart, everything is just so simple.

He hugged his empress very slowly, and his voice was low and resolute: "Lechang, I have been trying to be a good emperor, and I must try my best to prevent anything that will affect the stability of the country, but don't forget, I am also trying to be a good husband." ...... future," he smiled at her: "In the future, I will work harder to be a good father." ”

He slowly let go of Lechang, reached out to take her hand, and carefully stroked her stomach: "We are all still young, we have never had experience, we don't know how to be good parents, how to take care of our children, but we can learn from now on, I will definitely not let you down, believe me." All right? ”

Lechang threw himself into his arms again, and finally couldn't hold back his tears.

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After Feng Changqing informed the court of the good news of the queen's pregnancy, he returned to the house and also explained that his wife had chosen a day to prepare a gift to enter the palace to congratulate him.

After Mrs. was busy and busy, Zhang Luo gifts, and finally arranged them, it was already late at night. So the husband and wife went together to rest.

Feng Changqing was born as a military general, and he did not have the luxurious habits of the children of the family, when he slept peacefully. There is no rule for people to serve outside, and they have to be accompanied by husband and wife. Therefore, in the silence of the night, the chief guard of the dignified house quietly climbed from the window to the roof, silently melting into the darkness, and only his closest wife knew his strange whereabouts at the moment.

Feng Changqing couldn't wait for such a moment, so he had to sneak by night, so naturally he wanted to see Rong Qian.

He's in a high position. Every move is easy to attract attention, and I never dare to go to the teahouse. What's more, now he has handed over the secret agent organization to Shi Jingyuan and An Wuji to manage.

Secret agents are not only responsible for gathering intelligence, but also supervising hundreds of officials. It doesn't matter whether Yan Rin believes him or not, it's just that from the point of view of procedural rules, the important ministers of the imperial court, and the courtiers who are too close to the Son of Heaven, will receive proper attention from the secret agents. At present, the high-ranking officials with real power in the DPRK are estimated to be nominally and practically in control of the secret agent organizations, Shi Jingyuan and An Wuji, so they can be relatively free from the supervision of the secret agents.

This is also the reason why Feng Changqing has always been relieved that An Wuji will act as Rong Qian's liaison. Himself. If it wasn't a last resort, he would never take the initiative to find Rong Qian. However, this time, he realized that this matter must not be delayed any longer, so he gritted his teeth and resolutely visited each other in the dark.

It was his first time here. However, he was already familiar with the layout and structure of the inner courtyard of the teahouse. Quietly entered the inner courtyard, accurately found Rong Qian's residence, and bent his fingers in front of the door.

"Who?"

A calm voice came, and he lowered his voice in response: "Rongxiang, it's me." ”

"Changqing?" After calling out in a little surprise, Rong Qian got up and opened the door.

He was not in good health, and although he was recovering well now, his movements were still not fast and light. The black lamp straightened his robe and lit it. It took a lot of trouble to open the door with the lamp in hand.

As soon as the door opened, a gust of night wind hit, and he was inconvenient with one hand, so he had to cover the fire sideways first, and then when he turned back, in the crumbling middle, he saw Feng Changqing's expression was surprisingly heavy.

Rong Qian was slightly startled, and took a few steps back to let him into the house: "Changqing." What's wrong? ”

Feng Changqing entered the room silently and closed the door with his backhand. Only then did he bend his knees and bow to Rong Qian.

Rong Qian had a headache.

He knew that he didn't have the strength in his hands now, if Feng Changqing insisted on kneeling, he really couldn't help himself, so he wouldn't do that wasted effort. However, he has always been high and powerful, and he will not be at a loss for others. Unhurriedly, he put the oil lamp away, tightened the nightgown on his body, and said with a smile: "Changqing, it's so dignified, what are you making this nonsense?" ”

Feng Changqing lowered his head and said: "Appearance, Changqing has no intention of offending." It's just that Changqing really can't bear to see His Majesty again and miss him day and night, and he is cheeky and bullying the monarch day by day. If you don't want to see each other, you will drift away, and don't let the emperor or me find you. If you stay in the capital any longer, please forgive me for daring to explain the truth to the emperor. ”

Rong Qian smiled, leaned over and patted him lightly on the shoulder: "Changqing, you are also a person who has been with me for many years, why don't you understand me." I want to see each other unintentionally, where am I willing to enter Beijing, and how can I let Wuji inform me of the government and state affairs everywhere in such a matter-of-fact manner. ”

Feng Changqing said in a low voice: "I also guessed that Rong Xiang had the heart to meet His Majesty, but I didn't see any movement for a long time......

Rong Qian said in a deep voice: "Get up and speak first." ”

Hearing Rong Qian's confession of seeing each other, Feng Changqing only felt that his whole body was relaxed, and he immediately stood up simply.

Rong Qian looked at Feng Changqing's expression, but he was also funny, in fact, he had already guessed that it would be difficult for this loyal man to hide it from the loyal monarch all the time. He can persist until now and still refuse to explain the truth without authorization, and he secretly came to him first to express his heart and force him to make a decision, which is already very respectful and cares for him.

"Since I'm staying, I know it's only a matter of time before we meet. It's just that how to meet each other makes me very hesitant. ”

Feng Changqing said with relief: "If Rong Xiangruo feels inconvenient to come forward, Changqing is willing to explain to His Majesty." His Majesty has always missed Rongxiang, and if he knows the whereabouts of Rongxiang, he will be ecstatic. ”

Rong Qian sighed: "It's natural to be happy. It's just that the joy is over, and it's still a little unhappy. After all, he is still the emperor, you are his most trusted minister, but he has been hiding what he cares about most from him for so long, how can he not have a mustard in his heart? ”

Feng Changqing didn't care at all: "I have always been loyal to the king, and if I deceive the king for a long time, I will have some guilt, and I should also accept it." ”

Rong Qian secretly rolled his eyes, what is the king's loyalty. This kind of courtier's morality in the feudal era, he really never let it go to his heart. Besides, if you Feng Changqing feel that he is guilty, then I, Rong Qian, the mastermind behind the scenes, am not even more guilty.

"Changqing, you are loyal and don't care about your personal safety, but if you are too tired, I will inevitably feel uneasy in my own heart."

"But ......"

Rong Qian smiled and waved his hand. Stopped him from talking: "Recently, I've been thinking about finding a time to meet him." Just looking for a good time, if he is in a good mood, maybe he won't blame you too much. ”

Feng Changqing said happily: "The emperor must be in a very good mood in the past two days, and if he shows up, it will be a happy thing." ”

Rong Qian was puzzled: "Happy? ”

"Yes, the imperial doctor has confirmed it today, and the queen is already pregnant." Feng Changqing said happily: "Isn't this a great joy? ”

Rong Qian's expression moved slightly, and his tone was a little weird: "It's also a happy event!" ”

Feng Changqing was in a very good mood, but he didn't notice that Rong Qian's tone was slightly wrong: "The emperor is very happy." It's us, the courtiers. I was also relieved. The emperor is still weak under his knees, and now she is pregnant with the queen, if she gives birth to the prince, it will be the eldest son......"

"Eldest son, ......" Rong Qian muttered a sigh with a wry smile on his face.

Feng Changqing only found that Rong Qian's expression was different at this time, and he was stunned: "Rong Xiang? ”

Rong Qian smiled bitterly and shook his head: "My wife is pregnant." For a husband and a father is naturally good news, but for the country ......"

Feng Changqing was puzzled: "Your Majesty has a son, it is only good for the country?" ”

Rong Qian sighed deeply: "If Lechang is not a queen, just an ordinary concubine, or if she is a queen, but not from Qin, her pregnancy is a real joy." ”

Feng Changqing's heart froze, and he immediately understood.

Lechang is the queen, and Yan Rin has no children yet. This child will give birth to a son, that is, the eldest son.

In any country where the rules and regulations are complete and the inheritance of the law is emphasized, if the eldest son has no major offenses, even if he is not the emperor's most beloved son, he cannot easily take away his right to become the heir.

However, Lechang is a Qin person. An eldest son with half Qin ancestry. Is it suitable to be the heir to the throne of the Yan Kingdom?

If Lechang is a princess with a noble status, if the Qin State is strong and stable. The combination of the two powers is also reasonable. However, Lechang came from a humble background, his mother's family had no power, and the Qin State was in chaos, so he was too busy to take care of himself......

Once Lechang gives birth to a baby boy, it will inevitably have an impact on the country, the imperial court, and all forces. Those forces who covet the position of the crown prince will inevitably raise the banner of maintaining the purity of the bloodline and the institutional conflict of maintaining the eldest and youngest concubines.

Such conflicts will be inevitable. Historically, the dispute between religion and religion has always involved most of the civil servants and Confucians, no matter which side they are, there will always be national talents. Whether the emperor wanted it or not, it would have been difficult to completely avoid or suppress such a few. The battle always ends in victory on one side, and it is difficult for the losing side not to fight even if the emperor is unwilling. In the end, it is still the country and the imperial court that suffers.

It's just that this hidden danger is more far-reaching, and it will not gradually emerge when Lechang gives birth to a boy and begins to confirm the place of title. Feng Changqing was born as a military general, these rules and regulations, etiquette and rules, many scholars, great Confucians, see things that are more important than the sky, and they are just some boring rules and words. So in this matter, the reaction is naturally becoming more and more sluggish.

The joy on his face slowly stiffened at this time: "It would be nice if a few imperial concubines could get pregnant first." ”

Rong Qian shook his head slightly: "If the emperor's eyes are far enough, he is afraid that he may not be willing to let a few imperial concubines give birth to his first son." ”

"Why?"

"The emperor will soon mobilize troops against the Qin State, and according to his ideas, this battle is guaranteed to be won. Then the generals who participated in this battle will inevitably make great contributions, be rewarded by the state, and the family will be glorified. And several concubines in the palace, whose family members are all in important positions in the army, already have great power, and this time they have made great contributions, and the tide is rising. At this time, if someone's daughter is pregnant and gives birth to the emperor's first and only son so far, then the power of this family will inevitably swell to an unreasonable level in a short period of time. The officials' tendencies, defections, currying favor, and forming parties are all completely expected, this is human nature, and cannot be suppressed, and once the family of relatives who hold military power reaches such a point of glory, even if they have no selfish thoughts, I am afraid that they will gradually have some reckless actions. ”

Rong Qian sighed and said, "The emperor was taught by me. I know that he may not have sinister imperial thoughts, and he may not necessarily have excessive suspicion and precautions against his relatives or generals, he may just want to preserve. to preserve his ministers, his relatives, his wives and children. Never care about the monarch and the ministers, or the ministers are responsible for the king, unless the monarch is particularly cruel and mediocre, or the courtiers are too arrogant and rude, and the matter develops to the end of the cannibalism, and the blood is flowing, both sides will have some responsibility. What the emperor thinks about should only be to take precautions and not let things develop to the point where it is difficult for each other to maneuver. ”

Feng Changqing was dumbfounded when he heard this, and when he changed his mind, he hurriedly followed the words: "The emperor is not yet twenty years old this year, and he has to think about so many things, even treating his wife so carefully, it is inevitable that he is a little pitiful......"

Rong Qian may just feel that his body is a little unbearable to stand for a long time, so he stretched out his hand to hold the table slightly and sat down a little depressed.

Yes, if that kid can really think of this step, it would be too pitiful.