When Wang Jue saw the flower again, his chest felt stuffy again. She touched her chest and looked at the flowers that were still in full bloom, and felt very unnatural. The pink petals grew more and more ruddy, red as blood.

"Niangniang, listen to what the palace maid who took care of said, this flower blooms so delicately, it has never withered, really, really. Yuchun paused and stopped talking.

"It's too abnormal?" Wang Jue said.

"Yes. Yuchun nodded and said.

"Yes, at this time, how can you let others know? Wang Jue said: "This flower blooms so luxuriantly, people have discovered it, and it will also involve witchcraft to some extent, and Taiping has always hated witchcraft the most." Keep it safe, don't let others find out. Especially the emperor. “

"Yes, sis. “

"Oops. Wang Jue suddenly waved the air in front of him, and the increasingly strong wind brought up the ash on the flower pot and pounced on Wang Jue's body.

"It's all right, mother. Yuchun hurriedly went up and patted Wang Jue's body, but was pushed away by Wang Jue, Wang Jue waved his hand, signaling that it was okay, and then said: "By the way, have you heard any news recently?" Wang Jue turned around and walked in the direction of the palace, and his eyes no longer looked at the peony that was in the wind, enchanting and blooming.

"I heard that the emperor summoned Wang Lao into the palace today, and it seems that he wants to discuss the state banquet. “

"Taiping has three state banquets a year, and this time is the last time, and it is time to make a decision. Wang Jue said to himself: "What else?"

"And. Yuchun paused and said: "The soldiers of the Tai'an Palace, the Jade Concubine Niangniang, stayed alone in the Tai'an Palace with the emperor, and she didn't come out for a long time. “

"What? alone? Are you sure?"

"That's what he said. Wang Xi's father-in-law also specially instructed the eunuch to close the door and prevent others from entering. “

"Hmph, that Wang Yu kept saying that he didn't have the heart to steal from the emperor, but he was close to the emperor again and again, which is really hateful. Wang Jue said angrily.

"Niangniang, now that the jade concubine is pregnant with the emperor's flesh and blood, the position of the emperor? Yuchun said.

"Wang Mao?" Wang Jue glanced at Yuchun obliquely.

Yuchun lowered his head, lowered his voice a lot, and said, "Yes, Wang Mao, Wang Mao will always pass on some information from the court, which must be what Niangniang needs." “

"Well, Wang Mao's actions, this palace, naturally keep it in mind. It seems that the palace is trying to find a way to let the emperor and the ministers know the secret of the child in Wang Yu's belly. Wang Jue said hatefully.

"Mother, what are you going to do?"

"Gonggong Liu at night, didn't you ask to see the palace? isn't this just right?" Wang Jue said with a smile, revealing a cold smile.

As the New Year is approaching, Wang Jue knows that if he doesn't make a move, everything may be too late!

The wind is blowing more and more fiercely in winter. When Wang Cen stepped into the Tai'an Palace, his legs and feet paused, and Wang Xi's father-in-law, who came to meet him, hurriedly stopped, turned around, and asked with concern: "Elder Wang, are you okay?" “

Wang Cen waved his hand and said, "It's okay." When people are old, their legs and feet are not as stable as when they were young. Wang Cen smiled and tapped his joints.

Wang Xi bent over and said: "People will be old, if they are old, walk slowly, at least be stable." “

Wang Xi's words made Wang Cen raise his head, look at Wang Xi, and then look at the magnificent Tai'an Hall in front of him, sighed, pulled the collar of the robe, and said: "Princess, what you said is reasonable, now, old man, indeed, you should go slowly, steadily." Princess, the old man is resting, please, don't let the emperor be in a hurry. “

Wang Xi nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I have also blessed the minion, Wang Lao, let him walk slowly, it is cold, and it is inevitable that the ground is not as good as before." “

"The emperor understands. Wang Cen said.

"Elder Wang, please here. “

"Please. “

Wang Cen took another step and walked towards the Tai'an Palace. The same road, the same scene, Wang Cen inevitably recalled. The previous self used to be smooth all the way, and the footsteps walked up to this Tai'an Palace, and he was full of spirit at that time. Now I feel tired physically, why don't I feel tired in my heart? Is it because I am old? Or is it that the master of the Tai'an Palace has changed?

Wang Cen doesn't know why, today, there is always a bad premonition.

What is happening today?

"The old minister sees the emperor. “

"Excuse me. Long Xiang stopped Wang Cen's salute. After the little eunuch beside him gave a stool, he walked out of the Tai'an Hall and closed the door of the Tai'an Palace.

"Elder Wang, I urgently summoned Elder Wang into the palace today, it is really urgent, please forgive Elder Wang. Long Xiang said politely.

"Where, this is the duty of the minister. Wang Cen lowered his body and said, "I just don't know, the emperor summoned his ministers to which case of the Criminal Punishment Mansion was for which case?"

Lord Liu of the Division of Punishment House saluted Wang Lao, but he didn't say anything, but the emperor opened his mouth: "Just now, Lord Liu has shown the widow the file of the death of Lord Si Jing in the previous soldiers, and the evidence is really insufficient, plus there have been several inexplicable murders in Tai'an Yang City recently, so the widow also allowed Lord Liu, and temporarily sealed Lord Jing's book, and first investigated the murder in Anyang City." Maintaining people's livelihood and maintaining people's hearts and minds is the most important thing. Elder Wang, do you think that's good?"

Wang Cen hurriedly bent down again and said, "The emperor's disposition is excellent, old minister, there is no opinion to mention." “

"Hahaha, Elder Wang, you're welcome. I didn't invite you here this time for these torture cases. Long Xiang smiled and said, "

Lord Liu, talk to Elder Wang. “

Lord Liu nodded, bowed again, and said: "Yes, Lord Wang, there are three banquets a year in Taiping, the first banquet is to pray for a smooth year in Taiping, the second banquet is for the emperor's birthday, and the third banquet is to guard the foundation of the establishment of the Taiping Dynasty." This last state banquet, which happened to be at the end of the year, was also a banquet that belonged to Taiping himself, and he did not invite others, and the whole country celebrated with him, and the world was amnesty. The emperor has already let the torture appease, and named a few extenuating criminals, which will be used for amnesty when the time comes. Among them, there are some implicators who buy and sell officials in Fuzhou, after all, it is a matter of officials, so they want to let Wang Lao refer to it and comment on it. “

"Lord Liu, you're welcome. Since the person that Lord Liu found out is naturally within a reasonable range, what is there to say?" Wang Cen slapped his ass quietly.

Long Xiang smiled and said, "Haha, Elder Wang, let's take a look at the list, Lord Liu of the province hesitated." In addition to this matter, the widow has another important matter, which needs some advice from Wang Lao. “

"Your Majesty, please speak. Wang Cen bent down and said.

"You also know that it has been seven or eight years since the widow ascended the throne, and the position of emperor and queen has been vacant for many years. The widow wants to canonize a new queen at the state banquet. What does Elder Wang think?" Long Xiang said.

As soon as Lord Liu heard this topic, he kept his head down and stopped speaking, and he also made it clear that he would not intervene. Wang Cen thought for a while, and said: "After the canonization of the new one, it is beneficial and harmless to the stability of the country, and it is naturally good. “

"So, who does Elder Wang think is suitable?" Long Xiang slowly stood up, walked down the steps, and paced while saying: "The widow doesn't like the harem, and there are only four concubines so far. Concubine Yuan entered the cold palace due to improper behavior, and Concubine Yan, although she won the hearts of the widows, was a commoner from Qilu. Only the two concubines of the Wang family, in terms of morality and background, are the most suitable for the position of emperor and queen. I don't know what Elder Wang thinks?"

"This. Wang Cen was silent. Whoever you are in will feel that this question is a difficult question to answer, both of which are recommended by Wang Cen, and everyone is the same. But at this time, it is really difficult to make a decision. If what is said is not in line with the emperor's mind, if it is said, when it is not God, it is inevitable that there will be a mustard heart in the Wang family.

Lord Liu silently took a step back, how much he wanted to say goodbye to the emperor and leave this place of gossip that was not clear. It's a pity.

"Lord Liu, why don't you talk about it?" Long Xiang didn't push Wang Lao too hard.

Lord Liu trembled, and said very reluctantly: "This, minister, for the two mothers, I have only heard of it. The concubine is magnificent, and the jade concubine is gentle, and they all have the ability to be a mother in the world. However, the minister heard that the Jade Concubine Niangniang seemed to be pregnant. “

Lord Liu secretly looked up at Long Xiang's expression, but he couldn't see anything. I had to be cheeky and said: "Emperor, it's not too early, minister, you still need to deal with the murder case in Anyang City as soon as possible, this." “

"Okay, you go down, if there is any progress, leave it to Wang Xi. Long Xiang waved his hand and said.

"Thank you, Emperor. Lord Liu finally got the permission of grace, and in front of the emperor, Wang Cen saluted, and quickly withdrew from the court.

Wang Cen must have sighed in his heart, and he seemed to be unable to escape.

Long Xiang was not as aggressive as Wang Cen thought, but turned to say: "Now, the time is not early, Wang Lao hasn't entered the palace for a long time, why don't you go to see the jade concubine with the widow?"

"Also, since the Jade Concubine Niangniang became pregnant, the minister has not seen it, thank you for the emperor's understanding. Wang Cen said.

Long Xiang said to Wang Xi beside him: "Go and prepare the chariot, and the widow will go to Fangfu Palace with Wang Lao." “

"The emperor, the Jade Concubine Niangniang, is not in Fangfu Palace. “

"Oh, where?"

"Pavilion in the garden. “

"It's such a cold day?" Long Xiang said suspiciously.

"The Jade Concubine Niangniang reacted a little bigger, so she always went out for a walk, and the imperial doctor also said that as long as you carry the stove with you and keep warm, it's fine. Wang Xi said.

"Then bring some more fireplaces and go to the garden. “

"Yes, Your Majesty. “

"Elder Wang, don't mind. “

"Don't mind, the emperor is also sympathetic to the old minister. When you go out with a heater in Taiping, you won't feel cold. Wang Cen said.

"Then, Elder Wang, please. “