Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 429 Visiting the Palace
With the sound of rain, Shu Liang looked at the Son of Heaven who was standing with his hands behind his back, and slowly settled down in his heart. After thinking about it, Shu Liang asked boldly.

"My lord, you are talking about Mr. Zhu?"

It is no secret that someone in the court has been secretly plotting to bring back the Supreme Emperor.

After the case of the King of Zhennan, all the ministers in the court were more or less aware of it.

But there was nothing wrong with it, so everyone kept silent.

Shu Liang is in charge of the East Factory of the Emperor's Eyes, so he naturally knows more things. It should be said that there is no one in the entire court who knows the inside story better than him.

But even for him, among all the news he had received, no one had hoped that after the Supreme Emperor returned to the court, he would be able to sit on the throne again.

There are no people from the British government, nor does the Queen Mother Sun in the palace.

They plotted for a long time, just to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to the capital as soon as possible.

But Shu Liang has been with the emperor for so long, knowing that the emperor will never ask questions for no reason.

After such a contact, the target was quickly located on Zhu Jian.

After the voice fell, the sound of rain was still in my ears.

Just when Shu Liang thought he was asking too rashly, he finally got the answer. The emperor's voice was calm, neither saying yes nor denying.

He just sighed and said in a flat voice.

"Not everyone is Mr. Jian Zhai, who understands what is true righteousness, and who is limited by the so-called etiquette, is Xue Xuan the only one?"

So, Shu Liang understood that his guess was right.

The emperor was not unaware of Zhu Jian's position.

Although I don't know why the emperor gave him a meritorious service under such circumstances.

However, since the Son of Heaven was not deceived, Shu Liang was relieved.

So, Shu Liang respectfully stood behind the emperor and said nothing more.

Of course Zhu Qiyu knew who Zhu Jian was.

He is a replica of Wang Wen!

The same talent is outstanding, and the same stubbornness recognizes the truth of death, the only difference is that his belief in death is completely opposite to that of Wang Wen.

In the previous life, he not only advocated welcoming back the Supreme Emperor, but when Zhu Qiyu wanted to change the East Palace, he even said bluntly, "Your Majesty is the Supreme Emperor, you should avoid the throne for the sake of righteousness."

Although, because he was sent back to his hometown early, he did not participate in the restoration of Nangong in the end.

However, after he became an official, he created public opinion among scholars and publicized his so-called righteousness, which is also very disgusting.

Even so, though, he has his uses.

For example, just like what Shu Liang asked, Ye Xian's arm was cut off, and the army was lost, and it was the time when the anger was raging.

At this time, except for people like Zhu Jian, no one else dared to do the job of going to Wala.

As for the future, there is naturally a way forward.

Having said that, Zhu Qiyu really wanted to see what kind of expression Zhu Jian would have when he knew the truth above Tingju.

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It was bright daylight, and the cars of the British and Cheng Guogongs arrived outside the Xuanwu Gate. Today is the day when the Holy Empress Dowager is summoned in the palace. As usual, when nobles in the palace summon their wives to enter the palace, they have to enter through the Xuanwu Gate.

At the gate of the palace, the female officer who came out to greet her had already been waiting for a long time. She first bowed to the old ladies of the two families, and then carefully instructed Zhu Yi and the two brothers not to walk around or leave without authorization after entering the palace. , and brought the two families to the Compassion Palace.

This was not the first time Zhu Yi met the Queen Mother Sun, but it was the first time he visited the palace after the Civil War.

Properly saluting, Zhu Yi raised her head and took a sneak peek, only to see that this graceful and luxurious empress dowager was much older than he remembered, and besides, the silver threads on her temples had already It can't even be covered.

Entering the palace this time is nominally to meet the two juniors so that they can give a marriage easily.

So, after everyone was seated, the Empress Dowager Sun called Zhu Ji to the front, together with the old lady from the British government, a young girl who looked about fifteen or sixteen years old, with bright eyes and bright teeth. Girl, it is said that her boudoir name is Zhang Yan.

It has to be said that Zhang Min did not boast about himself.

Although she is a concubine's daughter, as the only daughter of the old British father in his later years, Zhang Yan was also raised and raised with pampering, her bearing and demeanor are no less than that of an ordinary prostitute's daughter.

This kind of occasion is regarded as a formal audience, so everyone sticks to the etiquette.

Put a piece of fine jade pendant in Zhu Ji's hand, and took a watery bracelet, and put it on Zhang Yanbaishengsheng's wrist.

Empress Dowager Sun smiled and said: "Two good children, your marriage is decided by the Ai family, and I agree."

Therefore, Zhu Yi and the old ladies of the two families hurried forward to thank each other.

Then, before she had time to get up, Zhu Yi heard the Empress Dowager Sun speaking to Zhang Yan again.

"Speaking of which, King Dingxing has two daughters in total. The eldest daughter was married into the palace and served as a respected concubine in the Temple of Ren. She is still being cared for in the palace."

"After all, you are elders. Now that you are getting married, you have to pay a visit. Let the old ladies of the two families take you there to meet Concubine Jing."

"As for Zhu Yi, stay here for now and talk to Ai's family."

Concubine Jing is the eldest daughter of Zhang Fu, and also the little girl named Zhang Yan, half-sister of the same father. During the Yongle period, she entered the Prince's Mansion as a concubine. After Emperor Renzong ascended the throne, she bestowed the title of Concubine Jing.

Because of her noble status, after the death of Emperor Renzong, Concubine Jing was saved from being buried, and she is still cared for in the palace.

But at this time, Empress Dowager Sun asked the two old ladies to visit the concubine Jing, obviously because the drunkard didn't mean to drink.

After everyone left, and most of the maids and servants also retreated, Empress Dowager Sun set her sights on Zhu Yi.

After staring fixedly for a moment, he seemed to sigh faintly, Fang said.

"Concubine Jiao has told Ai's family about the recent situation of Duke Cheng's mansion. Duke Cheng has served the country all his life and made great contributions. Now he is protecting the emperor and died in battle. However, Duke Cheng's mansion is in such a situation. It's hard. is you."

Zhu Yi got up quickly, bowed slightly and said.

"Thank you Holy Mother, during the battle at Yao'erling, my father failed to buy enough time for the Supreme Emperor to retreat. It was a mistake. Every time I think about this, I can't sleep well every night. The court blames my father, and I dare not complain."

Seeing this, Queen Mother Sun shook her head and said,

"The first battle of civil engineering was all Wang Zhen's fault, and the first battle of Yao'erling, Cheng Guogong was also dragged down by Liu Seng's rash advances. The Ai family naturally knows the inside story."

"What's more, in the early years, your father followed the late emperor to quell the rebellion of the king of Han, and was highly praised by the late emperor. He was called the minister of the country. After the Supreme Emperor ascended the throne, he also relied heavily on him. How can he be obliterated with his loyalty to the emperor?"

Zhu Yi's expression was a little complicated, her eyes were a little red, and she opened her mouth, but she didn't seem to know what to say.

After a while, he arched his hands.

"Holy Mother, my father may have acted inappropriately, but he is loyal, and the world can learn from it. On behalf of my father, I thank the Holy Mother for her praise."

Seeing this situation, Empress Dowager Sun seemed a little moved, she sighed again, and said.

"It's an important matter for the court. Ai's family is a harem woman. Even if she talks, it's useless. But don't worry, Cheng Guogong's family has been loyal and upright ministers for generations. Ai's family knows that one day the emperor will return. I will also give back your father's name."

"Right now, what the Ai family can do is to give you two marriages in advance, as a way of showing your heart. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can ask someone to bring a message to the Ai family. If you can help, the Ai family will definitely do their best. .”

Have you been loyal and upright ministers for generations?

Zhu Yi tasted the meaning of these words, and immediately realized it.

Empress Dowager Sun was giving him reassurance, although when Jiao Jing told him, he kept saying that the Supreme Emperor would definitely remember Zhu Yong's loyalty to him.

But, who knows?
What if the Supreme Emperor felt that it was Zhu Yong who failed to stop the army first, which led to the civil war?
After all, his old man is far away in the north, so no one can tell for sure.

But with the words of Queen Mother Sun, it is tantamount to a guarantee.

Even if the Supreme Emperor refuses to recognize her, with the Empress Dowager Sun present, she will suppress the Supreme Emperor to admit it.

So Zhu Yi continued to pray.

"The kindness of the Holy Mother and the Supreme Emperor is hard to repay, so I must devote myself to serving the country faithfully, and thank the Holy Mother."

Seeing that Zhu Yi was so knowledgeable, Empress Dowager Sun nodded in satisfaction and said.

"Jiao Consort, Xue Concubine, and Lord Ren are all ministers of the country and are fellow relatives. You should get closer in the future and welcome back the Supreme Emperor as soon as possible."

In these words, Jiao Jing, Xue Heng, and even Ren Li were mentioned.

But the British government was not mentioned, and the intention behind this was also self-evident.

Zhu Yi nodded and said: "Holy Mother, don't worry, I will get closer to the two sons-in-law in the future. If there is any difficulty, I will discuss it with the two sons-in-law as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Empress Dowager Sun was stunned.

But it was only for a moment, she also reacted, nodded with a smile, and said.

"In this way, Aijia can rest assured..."

(End of this chapter)