Chapter 400: A head-to-head battle between the virtuous king and the tyrant
The morning sun rises in the east, and the entire capital is bathed in sunlight.
Shao Kang, a hundred households of Jinyi Wei, rode a tall horse as the uncle of King Xing, and when he saw the gate of Jiang's Mansion close at hand, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.
Although the emperor wanted to get in the way, he made his nephew firm up, and now with the help of the Marquis of Xiangcheng, the magnates in the capital, the throne must belong to his eldest nephew.
"King Xing marries Jin Feng, what does this want to do?"
"Corporal Xingwang Lixian is known as the Virtuous King, and it would not be a good thing if he succeeded to the throne in the future!"
"Whew! Not to mention that the virtuous king can't let us eat at all, who can be more holy now than His Majesty today? ”
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The onlookers saw that King Xing's appointment was a completed thing, combined with the rumors that the daughter of the Jiang family was the reincarnation of Jinfeng, but they expressed their opinions one after another.
It's just that Emperor Hongzhi has won the hearts of the people, although the literati group is crazy to smear Emperor Hongzhi, but everyone knows who brought their current good life.
Now they know that the daughter of the Jiang family is Jin Feng, but King Xing still insists on coming to be hired, but it makes them feel disgusted with this famous King Xing.
In fact, they knew that King Xing might not be really good, mainly because the literati had a closer relationship with King Xing, so they spared no effort to roll up King Xing.
Shao Kang got down from the tall red horse, carried the most valuable dowry in his hand, and walked towards the gate of the Jiang family with his chin on his back very proudly.
It's just that this threshold can not be crossed so easily, and a rapid sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from behind.
"Shao Baihu, stop!"
When the young man at the head saw Shao Kang, he immediately said with an unquestionable tone of command.
Shao Kang didn't look back to know this person, although he stopped and turned around, he didn't intend to compromise with this emperor's minions: "I have seen Lord Dudu, and today I am hired by King Xing on the order of King Xing, and I can't give you a full salute!" ”
The person who came was Wang Xiang, the commander of Jinyiwei, and Shao Kang's top boss.
Wang Xiang reined in the reins of the horse in front of Jiang's house, looked at the subordinate in front of him condescendingly and said: "Shao Kang, there is a case involving you, immediately go back to Beizhen Fusi with this governor to be investigated!" ”
"The humble post has just been said, today the trust of King Fengxing came to the Jiang family to hire, and other matters can be discussed later!" Shao Kang didn't know that the other party was trying to stop him from hiring, so he responded with a cold face.
Without waiting for Wang Xiang to speak, the Qianhu next to him said with a bit of anger: "You are also a person from Beizhen Fusi!" Beizhen Fusi is on an errand, when is it time to see the yellow calendar? ”
"Lord Dudu, I came to hire him today as the uncle of King Xing, and it can be regarded as an errand for King Xing, so I forgive you for your fate!" Shao Kang didn't intend to compromise, and as he spoke, he was going to bring the dowry into the house and issue a letter of appointment.
Wang Xiang's face was pale, but he said calmly: "Do you only have King Xing in your eyes and no emperor?" Even if King Xing is involved in rebellion, the governor will be arrested on the spot, not to mention that you are a small brocade household! Come on, send this person to the Beizhen Fusi prison! ”
These words were sonorous and powerful, and they were even more full of murderous intent.
In fact, his current statement can be said to have cut off the way of King Xing with his own hands. If King Xing can't ascend the throne in the future, it's okay, once King Xing succeeds in ascending the throne, then Wang Xiang's career will definitely come to an abrupt end.
"The heavens and the earth are big, and the emperor is the biggest!"
"How can King Xing's order be compared to the emperor's order!"
"Now it seems that some people really don't like our emperor!"
"Your Majesty thinks about us everywhere, and as a result, you have become a tyrant in the mouths of some people, is it ridiculous?"
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There are not many people watching here, and now more and more people support Hongzhi, and when they see this dispute in front of Jiang's house, they also make remarks.
The people don't have so many crooked thoughts, they only know that the current emperor is Hongzhi, and King Xing's uncle has no capital to resist Jinyiwei at all.
As for who is heavier, the virtuous king Xingwang Zhu Youqi and the Hongzhi emperor Zhu Youji, they don't need to think about it at all, and a hundred virtuous kings and kings can't withstand a tyrant Hongzhi.
"Jinyi Wei is on an errand! Dare to block it, and punish it for rebellion! The accompanying Jinyi Wei Qianhu saw that someone was about to move, and even pulled out the embroidered spring knife to warn.
Although there are many people in Xingwangfu, they see the wolf-like Jinyi Guard, especially the Jinyi Guard, which is indeed the emperor's personal guard, so no one dares to stop it.
Shao Kang was arrested obediently, but he glared at Wang Xiang and said hatefully: "Wang Xiang, you remember today's choice, you and your Wang family will have to pay the price in the future!" ”
The subtext of this threat is undoubtedly that if King Xing succeeds to the throne in the future, his uncle will prompt King Xing to clean up the king's appearance, and even more so to attack the entire Wang family.
"Take it away!" Wang Xiang's eyes flashed with a touch of murderous intent, and he waved his big hand.
It is impossible to say that he is not weak at all at this moment, but Shao Kang's threat made him understand that he had to stand more firmly on the side of the eloquent Emperor Hongzhi.
Even if Shao Kang wants to take revenge on him and the Wang family, then King Xing can really inherit the throne, but the current situation is that it is the turn of King Xing to succeed to the throne is a small probability event.
At present, King Xing proposes to the Jiang family, and the daughter of the Jiang family is the reincarnation of Jin Feng, which cannot make him successful.
Seeing Shao Kang being escorted away by Wang Xiang, the personnel on the Xingwang Mansion suddenly panicked: "It's not enough to have a dowry without relatives, what should we do now?" ”
In the process of issuing a letter of appointment, not only the dowry, but also the man's relatives and friends must be present and bring the dowry to the woman's home to request the marriage to the woman's family.
It's just that now that Shao Kang has been arrested, this link lacks the man's relatives, but it can't be carried out.
"Report the matter to His Royal Highness King Xing immediately, and let His Highness decide!" The accompanying father-in-law saw that something had happened, and he also ordered the captain of the palace guard.
"This marriage is yellow, isn't it?"
"It doesn't have to be!"
"Xingwang fights for the golden phoenix, and it is reasonable and unreasonable!"
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The onlookers watched the development of the situation, although the situation had leaned towards the emperor's side, but many people did not dare to be too optimistic.
Originally, the Queen Mother's approach was not kind, but combined with the rumors that the daughter of the Jiang family was the reincarnation of Jinfeng, everyone felt that King Xing's side was already disloyal.
The Jiang family, who were waiting in the hall for the Xingwang Mansion to come and be hired, naturally knew about the movement outside, and no one thought that the commander of the Jinyi Guard would come to arrest the Wang Xiang in person.
Although Shao Kang was arrested and sent to the Beizhen Fusi Prison on suspicion of committing a crime, everyone knew in their hearts that this was actually an excuse to prevent King Xing from being hired.
As for whether it was the queen mother or the emperor who ordered the prince to do this, it is unknown.
Jiang Yi saw that Uncle Xingwang, who had come to the door, was taken away by the people of Beizhen Fusi, and at this time, the six gods asked for help: "Brother, what should we do now?" ”
"We don't need to rush, just wait!" Jiang Bin was drinking tea leisurely, looking very calm and authentic.
Although the emperor's side won half the game now, he knew that the matter was far from over, and King Jinxing might not admit defeat, and he must find a way to make amends.
In fact, if the Xingwangfu dares to send someone over to hire today, it has already shown the determination of the Xingwangfu, and how can it be retreated because of the small means of the emperor or the queen mother.
Now all they have to do is wait quietly, as long as Xingwang's side sends the letter of appointment according to the compliant process, then they can agree.
Although the next days will definitely be uncomfortable, as long as they survive until King Xing inherits the unification, then their Jiang family will be a real family of uncles.
Jiang Yi saw that his brother was so calm and calm, and he slowly calmed down and said, "Okay! ”
Forbidden City, Renshou Palace.
The queen mother has treated Zhu Youzhu as half a son, especially her own mother's family has been reused by Zhu Youji, so her heart is also towards Zhu Youji.
Today is also to get up early to wash, and at the same time, the decree is to summon the Jiang mother and daughter into the palace.
Although the ceremony of the emperor marrying the queen is similar to that of the people, requiring "acceptance", "great march" and "canonization", etc., it is actually a process, and only the expression of willingness is needed to finalize the marriage.
Different from the complex process of Xingwangfu, the ceremony of the emperor's concubine is much simpler, and the concubine is not only simplified, but also needs to express intention.
There is no need for the Jiang family to accept the letter of appointment or not, once the queen mother said the emperor's intention to accept Jiang Yan as a concubine, then the matter was basically decided.
It's good if they can complete the engagement today, but if the Jiang family mother and daughter bring the news back today, then the Jiang family will naturally not be able to accept the dowry of the Xingwang Mansion tomorrow.
Even if the emperor suddenly changed his mind and did not accept Jiang Yan as a concubine, the Jiang family would have to wait for the news to be finally confirmed, otherwise it would still be regarded as disloyal.
The Queen Mother still couldn't see anyone after breakfast, and couldn't help but ask in confusion: "Why haven't the mother and daughter of the Jiang family arrived yet?" ”
The female official who was waiting on the side was also very confused, and it was said that the person should have arrived at the palace, but there was really no one to be seen, so she sent a eunuch to inquire about it.
The eunuch went and returned, bringing back a very strange news: "I have just asked the palace gate, and the Jiang family mother and daughter have been led into the palace!" ”
This......
Not to mention the female official, together with the Queen Mother, they all showed a strange expression.
Jiang's mother and daughter were ordered by the Queen Mother to enter the palace, but they entered the palace, but they did not come to Renshou Palace.
Qianqing Palace, here is orderly.
After last night's moisturization, the queen often looked more bright and moving, and personally sent Zhu Youzhu to sit on the dragon chariot like an ordinary wife.
At this time, the Queen Mother sent someone to inquire.
How so?
Empress Chang looked at Zhu Youzhi and also felt dazed.
Zhu Youzhu knew that Jiang's mother and daughter must have been intercepted, and said knowingly: "You go back and tell the Queen Mother that the person should be in Qingning Palace!" ”
In the Forbidden City, there are actually only three people who can intercept the Queen Mother's name.
Since it was not him and the empress who did it, then the answer is about to come out, it must be the Empress Dowager Zhou, who has the highest status in the Forbidden City.
Although the Empress Dowager Zhou can't interfere in politics, her status and identity are here, even the Empress Dowager and Empress Chang have to pay respect. Now if you want to intercept Jiang's mother and daughter, it can be described as a matter of mouth.
"Did people really arrive at Qingning Palace?"
When the Queen Mother got the exact news, she was immediately dumbfounded.
Since Zhu Youzhu killed Zhou Shou, the Marquis of Qingyun, the relationship between the Empress Dowager Zhou and the emperor has dropped directly to the freezing point, and the Empress Dowager Zhou no longer interferes in the affairs of the palace, but is dedicated to eating fast and reciting Buddha.
I thought that this old ancestor didn't care about the affairs of the world, but at this juncture, he prevented the emperor from taking Jiang Yan as a concubine, and actually stood on the side of another grandson, King Xing.
"Yes, the Empress Dowager Zhou is playing mahjong with Jiang's mother and daughter!" The eunuch who went to Qingning Palace to find out the truth nodded very seriously.
"Queen Mother, what should we do?" Empress Chang also came from the Qianqing Palace for the first time, and asked worriedly at this moment.
The Queen Mother knew that she had to convey her intention to accept concubines to the Jiang family mother and daughter today, so she made a decision and said: "Let's go, let's go to Qingning Palace together to say hello to the Queen Mother!" ”
Although she knew that since the Empress Dowager Zhou chose to end up in person, she would definitely not give in so easily, this time they were afraid that they would have to be closed.
It's just that this matter is related to the emperor's heirs and her empress dowager's face, and she has to work hard to get it, at least to probe the tone of the empress dowager Zhou.
"The Empress Dowager said, concentrate on playing mahjong today, and I will not see any guests!" The female official seemed to have guessed that the Queen Mother and the Queen were coming, but she blocked the door and blocked the way.
Wangfu Street, Xingwangfu.
Xingwang Zhu Youqi was under a lot of pressure at the moment, and was walking back and forth in the hall.
Although he had already made up his mind to marry Jiang Yan under the pressure of the emperor, when things really had to be promoted, he was already restless at the moment.
It's not that I regret my decision, but I hope that things can go smoothly and that things will be finalized before the Queen Mother speaks.
Originally, he already liked Jiang Yan, but now that he learned that Jiang Yan was the reincarnation of Jin Feng, even if he risked being driven to a fief, he had to welcome Jin Feng.
If he said that he may not have thought of the throne before, but in recent years, more and more people have taken the initiative to get close to him, and with the heavenly opportunity of the Eastern Immortals, he knows that this throne can be contested.
It was at this moment that the captain of the guard hurried back.
Zhu Youqi's heart chuckled, and he immediately asked nervously, "Lu Song, what's going on?" ”
Lu Song followed Wang Yue for a few years in the early years, and he seemed very experienced in doing things, but he did run too fast just now. In Zhu Youqing's nervous gaze, he told Shao Kang about being thrown into Beizhen Fusi Taijiao by Wang Xiang.
Zhu Youqi learned that the matter of hiring was blocked, but his heart was like ashes: "Damn! Is this king unable to be hired? Can this job be changed to my teacher? ”
This......
Lu Song saw Zhu Youqi's reaction in his eyes, but he didn't mention Shao Kang a word, he really didn't care about the life or death of this uncle!
"His Royal Highness King Xing, don't be nervous about this matter, we still have a backhand!" The personal eunuch next to him saw that Zhu Youqi was so flustered, so he reminded in a low voice.
Lu Song's hearing was very quick, but he couldn't help but show a confused expression, after all, Zhu Youqi's maiden family had few men, but he no longer had an uncle. (End of chapter)