son-in-law

Chapter 107 Chapter [-]

The ringing of the bell in Daxiangguo Temple was heard from far away, and every humming seemed to make the world less noisy.

The alpine pine, which was transplanted from the Sui Dynasty, has stretched out branches and is as dense as clouds. Looking at the towering crown, it seems to be hanging in the sky.

Lush and lush, from a distance, Daxiangguo Temple seems to be built in the forest.

It is not an easy task to participate in such a high-level ceremony. A large group of eunuchs from the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, and the palace officials, surrounded by the empress dowager and nine princesses and princesses, broke through the crowd and slowly entered the mountain gate.After passing the mountain gate, there is a steep staircase to go.If the Queen Mother hadn't insisted on coming, none of these people would be willing to come here.

Su Yu felt this way, and so did the other sons-in-law and county horses.When we first met, everyone had polite smiles on their faces, but when they turned their heads, they all turned into indifferent faces.It's not that these people are born vain and stubborn, it's just that the Queen Mother asked everyone to hike up the mountain, but these pampered people were very tired.How can I be in the mood to chat and laugh and connect with each other.

Su Yu found that the relationship between the princesses and princesses was not harmonious, except for some necessary politeness, there was no trace of warmth at all.On the contrary, this group of prince concubines seemed to be humble and courteous because they shared the same fate.

"It's the first time I saw the county horse of Princess Anle's mansion. He is really a good-looking person. Uh, what's your name, Su Jinfeng, right?" Zhan Yulin, the son-in-law of the eldest princess, is a talkative person.It is worth mentioning that the eldest princess Zhao Yu is Tang Linger's aunt, and Su Yu is called Uncle Zhan Yulin along with Tang Linger.

Su Yu said politely: "Uncle, I appreciate the award. The junior's name is Su Yu, and his name is Jinfeng."

Zhan Yulin raised his sleeves and wiped his sweat: "From now on, we will meet several times a year. In addition to praying for the emperor's birthday, we must also seek peace for the common people."

Su Yu stretched out his hand to support him: "My uncle is handicapped, so I came to pray for the emperor's birthday. It's really hard work."

Zhan Yulin waved his hand: "As courtiers, we should be like this. No hard work, no hard work."

They wear heavy dresses and heavy hair crowns, and they feel top-heavy when they walk.Especially the son-in-law of the eldest princess, who is over 50 years old, has severe gout, deformed hands and feet, and has to climb mountains with the crowd, which is really difficult for him.

The eldest princess is the aunt of the current emperor.If the emperor is able to live well, and all his aunts are killed, occasionally the emperor's sister and younger sister will become the eldest princess.But in the Liang Dynasty, there has never been a situation where the daughter of the current emperor became the eldest princess.

The eldest princess has no power, but she is a symbol of royal etiquette, and her presence on many occasions makes her appear high-profile and grand.In terms of seniority, the Empress Dowager Chen also respectfully called her aunt when she saw the eldest princess.

It was the first time that Su Yu saw the Empress Dowager Chen. The Empress Dowager Chen was not yet 50 years old, and her hair was already covered with white hair, but she was still a beautiful woman.From behind, it is not inferior to any girl.With a silver thread, it looks extraordinarily gorgeous.

The situation of the princesses is roughly the same. Their appearance is mainly due to the needs of etiquette.But each of these son-in-laws is not simple.He himself or his family's uncles, nephews, and brothers must be important figures in the Xuanjia Army.Empress Dowager Chen took advantage of all the relationships that could be used to deepen her control over the Xuanjia Army.As long as the military power is in hand, the queen mother can be the master of the harem.

Just as Su Yu expected, coming to the Daxiangguo Temple to worship the Buddha and pray for blessings today was simply a gimmick.

On the surface, it seems that the Queen Mother came to condolences to those concubines who stayed in Daxiangguo Temple as nuns all the year round.But it is not the case.After all the ceremonies were over, the Empress Dowager Chen gathered all the princesses, princes, concubines, and county horses together, set up a vegetarian banquet, and discussed the matter of choosing a queen.

"The emperor was weak and young, and his family listened to the government behind the curtain under the orders of the late emperor. Under the cover of the late emperor, I, an orphan and widowed mother, have been in charge of the government for ten years. The situation has changed in the past ten years, and everyone has experienced it personally. Therefore, here is Let’s stop gossip and let’s talk about the celebration. Earlier, the Ai family sent invitations to Daoguangfang, Qinghuafang, Lidefang, and Chengfufang to select outstanding women to enter the palace for exams. I don’t know if all the squares are ready. What's the matter?"

When Empress Dowager Chen spoke, there was no response from the audience.

Empress Dowager Chen said again: "Everyone here today is a confidant of the Ai family. Therefore, everyone can open their hearts and speak freely. There are no rulers and ministers today, and there is no right or wrong. The Ai family just wants to listen to everyone's innermost thoughts."

Everyone still doesn't speak.

The chief eunuch Li Wantang ordered the eunuchs to start distributing refreshments, and when passing by the princesses and princesses, he did not forget to whisper a few words.

After a long while, the Eldest Princess Zhao Yan said, "It's better to choose four than just one."

Empress Dowager Chen raised her eyebrows and said, "Continue talking."

Zhao Yu said: "Since the founding of Emperor Gaozu, there have always been four noble concubines in the imperial palace. After the prince was appointed, his mother was conferred the title of empress. This ancestral precept has been used for a hundred years, why is it abolished now?"

As soon as the eldest princess said these words, Zhan Yulin, the son-in-law who was sitting beside her, felt sweaty on her forehead.He kept winking at the Eldest Princess, complaining all over his face, as if to say: Why are you saying this in this public place?The queen mother let you speak freely, so you really speak freely?Aren't your words poking the Queen Mother's lungs?
Look at the mother's back sinking like water.

Zhan Yulin stood up, bowed deeply to the Queen Mother, and said, "Princess Eldest Princess has suffered from hysteria for ten years, and she fell into it again last night, and she even talked nonsense. Please allow her to leave the palace with the Queen Mother's permission."

Empress Dowager Chen suddenly burst into laughter: "Aijia said just now that today there are no rulers and ministers, and there is no right or wrong. What Aijia wants to listen to is what is in his heart. Coincidentally, what the eldest princess said spoke to Aijia's heart, Not only will Aijia not blame her, but she thinks that the Eldest Princess is a caring person."

Empress Dowager Chen changed the subject and said again: "At the end of last year, Grand Master Fan Yu said that it was precisely because of the lack of four noble concubines in the palace that the feng shui of the palace was destroyed, which in turn affected Your Majesty's body. These concubines in the Xiangguo Temple have too much resentment in their hearts, not only can't pray for the emperor, but they shorten the emperor's life."

The Queen Mother suddenly raised her voice: "Gu, Ai's family just came here today to visit them. I will send them to Weiling this afternoon, to be buried in advance for the emperor given by God, and let them contribute their dharma bodies to Daliang Guozuo. At the same time, I also I hope that everyone will follow the previous requirements and select nine outstanding women to enter the palace on the [-]th of this month to answer the papers. Finally, four noble concubines will be selected."

The queen mother glanced coldly: "Everyone, what can I say?"

Meng Qiao, the head of Shou'an County, asked: "May I ask the Empress Dowager, is she going to die alive or dead this afternoon? Is there a girl from my Meng family?"

"Death and martyrdom, there is Concubine Meng."

Princess Chengfeng Ximengui asked: "Is there a girl from my Ximen family?"

"Have."

Princess Anle Tang Ling'er said: "You can't have a girl from my Tang family."

Inside the hall, there was a sudden silence.

(End of this chapter)