Chapter 62: What About Being an Emperor?
Li Yuanchang sat on the dragon chariot and went straight to Silu Pavilion. Originally, this Silu Pavilion was not called Silu Pavilion, but his mother's palace when Li Yuanchang had not yet ascended the throne. This palace is the smallest one where the concubines and concubines in the palace live, why did Li Yuanchang's mother give birth to a son and a daughter for the first emperor, and she still lived in a palace of such specifications? This is the matter of the harem.
Li Yuanchang's mother was born in a humble background, neither a prince and a general, nor a relative of the emperor, but the daughter of a silk merchant in the south of the Yangtze River, when the first emperor was still there, the queen mother chose a concubine for the first emperor, and Li Yuanchang's mother entered the palace. Although the first emperor did not have many heirs, Li Yuanchang was born, but what could it be? Everyone said that the mother returned by the son, and it also depended on whether the woman could keep it, and if there was no family power behind her, giving birth to a prince would only be a disaster. After all, the prince is only a prince, not a person who sits on the dragon chair. Moreover, although the queen did not give birth to a prince back then, she also forced one of the concubines to die and succeeded her prince, that is, Li Yuanchang's royal brother and His Royal Highness the prince at that time. Therefore, Li Yuanchang and his mother became the thorn in the queen's side and a thorn in the flesh. Soon Li Yuanchang's mother became depressed and fell ill and committed suicide by throwing herself into a well.
Li Yuanchang's mother died strangely, who would dare to provoke the queen in the harem? Even if someone knew the truth, they could only keep their mouths shut and rot the truth in their stomachs. At that time, although Li Yuanchang was young, he had already understood the world, and he had long understood that his life was also in danger. Maybe it's because he wants to protect himself, or maybe he really looks down, Li Yuanchang likes to play in the mountains and rivers since he was a child, and he is not interested in the position of the dragon chair, which makes those with bad intentions not kill him.
Later, after Li Yuanchang ascended the throne, he renamed this palace Silu Pavilion. In addition, he was suffering from a hidden disease, except for the occasional court, he was here every day, rarely summoned others, and only the old eunuch beside him accompanied him stayed up at night. After the death of the first emperor, he served around Li Yuanchang, so his status was high, and it should be another matter, even in the palace, everyone treated him with courtesy.
Silu Pavilion is not only not big, but the furnishings and decorations are simple and abnormal, Li Yuanchang looked at the newly blooming yellow flowers in the courtyard, and was silent.
"Your Majesty, the wind is blowing, please go back to the house and rest early. Ye Bu said tremblingly.
Li Yuanchang waved his hand.
"Your Majesty's health is important, you can't live without Your Majesty in this world. ”
"Night old, there was a world before I died, and there was anything in the world? Therefore, in this world, it is the same whether there is me or not. Although I am the Son of Heaven, the world is in the palm of my fist, but the world has never belonged to me. I only rule the world, but I never have it. Li Yuanchang showed a wry smile on his face.
Ye Buyan said: "Your Majesty, why do you say this, Your Majesty is the true dragon son of heaven, and the destiny of heaven returns." The health of the dragon body is the foundation of the country, and only His Majesty is safe and sound, which is the greatest blessing in the world. ”
"Hahaha. Li Yuanchang laughed a few times. Then he said: "How is my body healthy? I know best in my heart that I have survived for so many years, but it is only because my heart's wish has not been fulfilled, coupled with my father's dying entrustment, this has survived until now." If not, how can we suffer from this every day? "I'm afraid it's because he laughed just now, which caused his breath to be unsteady and cough repeatedly.
Ye Bu Yan walked behind Li Yuanchang and patted him on the back: "A few days ago, I heard that the imperial doctor of Shang Pharmacy found a few more prescriptions, and I heard them say that it is a folk remedy, which is quite effective, and I think this time it will definitely cure His Majesty's hidden disease." ”
"If it's useful, how can it be that my health hasn't improved for so many years? Over the years, I have done my best to live up to my father's entrustment, and I have already fulfilled half of my wish, and as for the remaining half, I am afraid that I will not be able to fulfill my wish in this life. Li Yuanchang said.
"Your Majesty should not mind what happened back then. The book says: Adapt to the situation. That's also a helpless thing, since it's been many years, Your Majesty should have let go of it earlier. ”
Hearing Ye Buyi's words, Li Yuanchang was silent for a moment: "Everyone wants this dragon chair and wants the world." If you don't know what you have gained, you will lose something. When I was still the prince, if I didn't have any idea about this dragon chair, how could it be, but after all, if I want to protect myself, I have no intention of competing for the dragon throne. But when I really sat down, I realized that a widow is a widow. Although I have obtained the throne that everyone in the world covets, I have lost all my love. Don't talk about others, today's events, don't you think it's a joke. ”
"The old slave didn't dare. ”
Although the father and the emperor are not prosperous, there are two sons, and when they come to me, they are not even as good as their father. I know everything in my heart, but I can only turn a blind eye to the left and right. But if I want to give this country to that waste, I would rather give it to someone else. As he spoke, Li Yuanchang's face was cold.
"The prince is still young, and in time, he will definitely make a difference. Ye Bu Yan said.
"In time? He is now a three-year-old child, how many days will I let him give? I am incompetent to give birth to such a rebellious son, and I am ashamed of my ancestors. But this country is the foundation left by the ancestors, and the people of the world are tied to it. I will never let such mediocre talents harm the foundation of our ancestors and the common people. ”
When he heard Li Yuanchang's words, he didn't say any more.
Soon, a little eunuch walked in from outside the courtyard, and the little eunuch had clear eyebrows. He came to Li Yuanchang respectfully: "The slave turns into an auspicious person to see the emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live." ”。
Li Yuanchang waved his hand: "What's the matter?"
Hua Ji handed a letter in both hands, and Li Yuanchang took it and glanced at it. Suddenly coughing incessantly, Ye Bu knew that the matter in the letter must not be simple, but he did not speak. And Hua Ji knelt on the ground and did not raise his head.
Li Yuanchang handed the letter to Ye Buyan: "Ye Lao also take a look." ”
Ye Bu Yan took the letter and looked at it twice: "What is Your Majesty going to do?"
"That's what my other half wants. Although Li Yuanchang did not answer Ye Buzhi, he just said a simple sentence.
"Your Majesty thinks twice. ”
"Doesn't the Night Elder agree with my decision?" asked Li Yuanchang.
Ye Buyan said to Huaji: "Little Jizi, you should step back first." Hua Ji nodded yes and exited the courtyard. Only then did he continue: "Your Majesty thinks twice. ”
Li Yuanchang's eyes were resolute: "No need to persuade again, since I ascended the throne like this back then, then why can't I let my children do the same? My father arranged you to come to me, and I know what I want. One is to protect me, and the other is that if I do something ridiculous, you will kill me. ”
Ye Yu did not answer.
Li Yuanchang continued: "First send a few hidden guards to investigate and see what the truth is?"
"Wu Zi is reading on the princess's side, how is Your Majesty going to deal with it?" asked Ye Buyan.
Li Yuanchang said softly: "Although Wu Zinian helped me win the dragon throne, but now he is just a hidden disease in this temple, just like the illness on my body. No matter who this throne is going to pass on, Wu Zinian doesn't have to live anymore. For Su Yang......" Li Yuanchang fell silent.
"Your Majesty, do you miss the love of brother and sister?"
Li Yuanchang nodded: "Ye Lao must also know how I and Su Yang have been treated in this palace since childhood, since my mother left, my only relative is her, it can be said that they depend on each other." Although Su Yang has a strong personality, she is my own sister after all. So whatever she does, I can do it. ”
"Her Royal Highness the princess is no less dangerous than Wu Zinian. ”
Li Yuanchang sighed: "Let me think about it again." ”