funbook-pk Chapter 555 Brothers Talk
Chapter 555 Brothers Talk
"Your Majesty, this matter of conferring the title of Empress is ultimately your family affair. I, an old minister, dare not make any rash comments."
As soon as the lady received the letter from Concubine Shu, she bluntly said that he was dazzled by the new concubine who had been brought into the mansion.
After being scolded, Ma Qi finally realized that he was the one who had caused trouble for Concubine Shu.
How dare he say anything else in front of the emperor at this time?
The emperor was well aware of Ma Qi's temperament. When he saw his answer, he knew that the Fucha family did not have much thought about the request to make Concubine Shu the queen.
He waved his hand gently, signaling Ma Qi to retreat.
After half an hour, he gave orders to the empty hall.
"How's the investigation going into the leak about Concubine Shu being the first to discover the earth dragon's reversal?"
There was a slight movement behind the heavy curtain, and a figure quietly knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, this news did come from the drunken Marsai, but it spread unexpectedly fast."
"People found out that everyone from the officials in the capital to the peddlers and even the beggars in the dilapidated temples knew about this."
"I suspect there's a powerful figure behind this."
"The deputy commander is currently leading his men in uncovering the truth. If any news comes, I will report it promptly."
"Okay, we must find out quickly."
The emperor put down the memorial in his hand and asked again.
"Have you found out where that Taoist Ma came from?"
When mentioning Taoist Ma, the emperor's expression became more solemn.
After the farce with the Buddha tablets at Ganlu Temple, the emperor, while still in the carriage, ordered the arrest of the highly suspected Taoist Ma.
When Taoist Ma saw that his plan was exposed, he was about to commit suicide by taking poison on the spot.
Fortunately, the people below reacted quickly and removed his jaw.
But Taoist Ma was very stubborn and did not reveal any information.
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent. Taoist Ma seemed to have appeared out of nowhere in the capital, and now he has hanged himself in the Ministry of Punishment, and all leads have been cut off."
Xia Qi hesitated for a moment, then spoke cautiously.
"Your Majesty, I personally believe that the matter of the tablet at Ganlu Temple may be inextricably linked to this incident."
He knew that this matter would be very troublesome to investigate, so he led the matter to the two imperial concubines.
"You mean someone is targeting the two concubines?"
The emperor frowned.
He and his brothers fought to the death, all for the throne.
If someone is targeting the two imperial concubines, doesn't that mean they are blocking the way?
The emperor glanced back at the harem. Could it be true, as Concubine Hua said, that wherever Concubine Zhen went, there would be a bustling atmosphere?
But then he shook his head. Ever since Zhen Yuandao was exiled to Ningguta, the Zhen family had already fallen apart.
Where else can Huanhuan find someone useful?
Although the emperor thought so, he still asked Xia Qi to send people to keep an eye on Zhongcui Palace.
"The Sixth Prince is young, so send two young eunuchs to protect him. From now on, he will obey his orders."
He watched Hongzhan grow up. The child was smart and studious. The emperor did not think he could bear the pain of losing this child.
When Hongxia and Hongyao arrive at the prince's residence, someone must be sent to protect them.
There are many things going on in the harem, just as the deputy director of the Imperial Observatory said.
The emperor drank a bowl of tonic prescribed by Li Songling, and then sat down at his desk to deal with memorials.
After more than an hour, Su Peisheng came in to report.
"Your Majesty, the prince has returned from Anqi Temple and is waiting outside the palace."
"Show him in."
The emperor put down his pen and rubbed his aching neck.
Xiao Xia Zi hurried to the Prince's Mansion and learned from the housekeeper that the prince had gone to Qingliangtai.
But when he ran over, he found nothing.
Finally, I saw the person at Anqi Temple, and happened to see Prince Guo sending a doctor out.
As a result, the time for the Prince to visit the palace for an audience had to be postponed.
As soon as he came in, he apologized to the emperor and explained the reason.
The emperor was not an unreasonable man. He magnanimously asked Prince Guo to stand up.
"Seventeenth brother, Concubine Shu is unwell. Do you need me to send an imperial physician?"
"Thank you for your consideration, my Royal Brother. My mother's fever had subsided before I left this morning."
After Prince Guo sent Zhen Huan back to the palace, he returned to the Prince's Mansion.
The emperor adopted Hongming into his family, so he couldn't ignore it.
Ye Lanyi sent people to invite him many times, and Prince Guo had two meals in Qiu Shui Courtyard but did not stay overnight.
I don’t know if Ye Lanyi misunderstood, but she actually sent two palace maids with decent looks to serve him in the main courtyard.
Prince Guo had a lot of grievances in his heart, so he had no choice but to rush to Qingliang Terrace to take shelter.
"Brother Emperor, you summoned me here, is there something wrong?"
The emperor sighed deeply, "I am bored in the palace. I don't even have anyone to talk to."
"I just remembered that it's rare for you to stay in the capital, so I wanted to see you."
"Seventeenth brother, you have a concubine and a son in your house, and Concubine Shu is also old, so you should not go out at the end of the year."
"Your Majesty, I will obey you."
Prince Guo asked with a smile, "There are many knowledgeable and interesting people in the royal harem, so how could there be no one to speak up?"
"A few days ago, I was offering sacrifices at Fengxian Temple when I had a strange vision. I summoned the people from the Imperial Observatory to interpret my doubts. They calculated that I must exercise self-discipline and cultivate myself in the coming month."
Since his ancestors were dissatisfied with him because of the earth dragon's rebellion, he would not go to the harem.
He even asked Su Peisheng to replace all the servants in the Yangxin Palace with young eunuchs.
Prince Guo originally thought that it was Ji Weisheng who was planted in the Imperial Observatory by him, but then he thought again and realized that he had never issued such a strange order.
So he asked curiously.
"When did such a talented person appear in the Imperial Observatory? I would also like to ask someone to calculate a suitable day for travel next spring."
"Ren Zeshan, the Deputy Director of the Imperial Observatory. He has some skills, and the Earth Dragon's resurgence was thanks to him."
The emperor said this without giving any opinion on Prince Guo's trip.
Seventeenth brother likes to travel and enjoy the scenery, and sometimes he envies this free and easy life.
But the emperor also knew clearly that since he took over the throne from the late emperor, he no longer had the opportunity to indulge himself.
"Seventeenth Old Master, I went to Anqi Temple after your accident. At that time, the Concubine Dowager was in tears every day. She had long been looking forward to the happiness of family life. Have you changed your mind and brought a concubine home?"
"Thank you for your kindness, my Royal Brother. I still say the same thing as before. Now that the mansion is managed by the Ye family, I feel very relieved."
Prince Guo declined again.
If the emperor lets him marry, he will definitely grant him a lady from a prominent family. It would be unacceptable if the marriage is not consummated for a long time.
Marriage is meant to bring two families together, not create enmity.