surnamed Wang

Chapter 44 The rain is coming
Today, the emperor has been in power for nearly 20 years, and he is now over fifty.

Although the country has not been smooth sailing in the past 20 years, under the painstaking management of His Majesty the Emperor, it has finally become somewhat prosperous.Now that His Majesty is old, but the crown prince has not yet been established, there are many discussions inside and outside, guessing who will win the position of crown prince in the end.

Among them, the most popular candidate is none other than the First Prince Wang Bingxian. The First Prince has always been known for his virtuousness, and as the eldest son, he should succeed Datong.

The second most discussed is the second prince, Wang Bingde. Although the second prince doesn't show his talents on weekdays, he has always been diligent in practicing governing the country, and he has to work hard until midnight every day. It has long been known in the palace.

As for the other princes, there is only one fifth prince left who still has some hope. Although the fifth prince has been stationed on the frontier all year round and doesn't know much about the affairs of the court, it is precisely because of this that he has made great military exploits and is highly respected by the generals in the court. .

Wu Fu's idea is very simple, the emperor who can fight is a good emperor. The first emperor won the country by leading troops to fight. Today's majesty also followed the former emperor to fight in the north and south, and later put down Hou Dachang's rebellion.Calculated in this way, among the princes, the fifth prince who guards one side is the one who is most capable of fighting. , but it is a lot of sincerity.

To put it bluntly, today's sage is very old, and he might ascend to immortality one day, and the matter of establishing a crown prince is imminent.In the end, the emperor was forced to do nothing, and promised to establish a crown prince within half a year, so he blocked the mouths of the ministers.Seeing that half a year was approaching, some anxious people began to bring up the matter in the early court, and the civil and military officials echoed it as soon as they opened their mouths.

"You don't need to worry, I have already written the imperial edict to enshrine the crown prince, and I will read it out soon."

The emperor was really troubled by this gang of people, so he gave them an accurate answer, but he didn't mention the specific candidate.After hearing this, all the officials became fussy again, discussing who should be the master of the East Palace, and the whole hall was like a vegetable market in an instant.

The ministers were divided into three factions, each holding their own opinions, and each of them was so red-faced and red-faced. Seeing that the emperor couldn't control it, he quickly announced his withdrawal from the court and told them to go home and quarrel.Just like that, a group of officials, big and small, came out of the main hall arguing like countrymen, and a few hot-tempered ones fought directly outside the hall, while the people next to them rushed forward to fight.

Sitting on the dragon chair in the hall, the emperor kept rubbing his temples. He inexplicably remembered Wang Gangquan's words: What the hell are you talking about!

Thinking of Wang Gingquan, the emperor couldn't help showing a smile. He didn't care about this mess, and passed on the throne in the future. It's none of his business that Wang Gingquan loves to kill and scratch. It's good to kill them all. Report good news but not bad news, no one is telling the truth.

The emperor stood up and stretched himself. Seeing that the commotion outside was over and the courtiers dispersed one after another, he paced down the steps and looked back at the plaque with the words "Upright and Bright", wondering what he was thinking.

On the other hand, Wang Quanquan also started to make preparations in the mansion, and the crown ceremony will be finished in two months. The Ministry of Rites sent someone to teach the details of Wang Quanquan's ceremony.

According to the rules, there is no need for the servant to come in person, but whoever made the Eighth Highness a famous troublemaker, if he stabbed the basket on the day of the crown, the entire Ministry of Rites would be in trouble.Fortunately, for some reason, the Eighth Prince was very obedient and learned meticulously today, which relieved the Minister of Rites.

"Okay, Your Highness, that's all we need to do on the day of the crowning ceremony. Someone will come and measure you to make a dress in a while. After the measurement, you'll be fine."

The servant of the Ministry of Rites spoke very politely, for fear of offending the master and not cooperating at that time.

"I'm sorry to be Minister Zheng today." Wang Bingquan cupped his hands, "Blessing!"

Hearing this, a servant named Laifu immediately stepped forward and handed over a stack of bank notes to the third-rank servant of the Ministry of Rites. Seeing this, Zheng Shilang quickly waved his hand and declined.

"Please trouble Zheng Shilang to come over in person, I am also a little embarrassed, just be careful, just accept it."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

After hesitating again and again, Zheng Shilang still accepted the money under Wang Gingquan's persuasion, thinking that this usually arrogant and domineering Eighth Prince seems to be a different person today, will he become mentally mature overnight because he won the crown?

"It seems that it is necessary for the prodigal son in the family who only knows how to eat, drink and play to go to the crown ceremony early." Thinking so in his heart, Zheng Shilang did not forget to salute and thank him.

After sending Zheng Shilang away, Wang Gingquan was free again, and he stayed at home honestly for the next few days, waiting for the ceremony two months later.

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On this day, Wang Bingquan was chatting with Pan Ziqian at home. Pan Ziqian had been secretly observing his third brother's movements for the past few months. As a result, since he came back from Zuixinglou that day, his third brother seemed to be a different person and treated him honestly. At home, let alone a brothel, he had never been to a restaurant, and locked himself in the room to study all day long. His father thought the child had changed his mind, and even praised Pan Zijian in public.

Now Pan Ziqian can't be dealt with anymore. After finally finding some clues, he didn't expect that his third brother would become a good one overnight?
The third son's behavior was expected by Wang Qingquan. He knew that Hong Xing pretended to be drunk that day, so what she said when she pretended to be drunk is naturally not credible. Let Pan Zijian act in a low-key manner, and now he can only hope that after he canonize the prince, the other party will take some action.

"Brother Pan, have you visited anyone special in your mansion recently?"

"The special person has never been there, but one has left."

"Who's gone?"

"It's that girl named Nian Nu who asked for leave to go back because she said she had something to do in her hometown."

Speaking of this, Pan Ziqian showed a disappointed expression. Wang Bingquan wanted to tease Pan Ziqian, but suddenly remembered something.

"When did she leave?"

"Let me think about it, oh yes, it was the time you went to my house, and she left the next day."

Pan Ziqian answered after thinking for a moment, but Wang Gangquan beside him frowned.

"What's the matter, Brother Wang, why did you suddenly ask these questions?"

"Brother Pan, don't be afraid of what I said." Wang Gangquan's expression became serious.

"Brother Wang, it's okay to say."

"I came out of your house that day, and was assassinated that night. I hurt her wrist, and that person was a female assassin!"

"Brother Wang, do you mean Niannu..."

Wang Gangquan nodded, and Pan Ziqian felt cold sweat when he saw him nodding, how could such a coincidence happen.Nian Nu came to the palace three years ago, and he has no contact with other people on weekdays. He only said that his hometown is far away in the northwest. Now that he thinks about it, he is indeed full of doubts.

"Brother Wang, I'll go back and check." Pan Ziqian hurriedly got up, and at this moment, Laifu's hasty cry came from outside.

"My lord is not well. Someone from the palace came to pass the news that His Majesty suddenly fell ill."

"What?!" Wang Bingquan stood up suddenly, "Get your horse ready!"

(End of this chapter)