People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 961: Troubles arose, but the prince got lucky

"Princess Peng has arrived." A loud shout sounded in front of the East Palace Gate.

Many people in the East Palace stood up quickly and greeted him solemnly.

Princess Peng was a royal concubine. Although Prince Peng died early, Prince Nanchang had great trust from the emperor and had a good relationship with the East Palace. No one dared to neglect her.

Princess Han, Princess Shu, Princess Mi and others cordially pulled Princess Peng together, looked behind her, and asked in surprise: "Where is your daughter-in-law?"

"Sanniang felt a little uncomfortable when she woke up in the morning. She has asked the imperial doctor to see her." Ouyang explained briefly, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

This time, Liu Jinyu was really uncomfortable, not pretending to be sick.

"Is it important?" Princess Huainan walked over from the side and asked with concern.

"Fortunately, I just don't have the strength to get up." Princess Peng smiled softly and said, "Dalang has arrived in Changzhou now. It seems that she is still worried."

"The love between husband and wife is deep!" I don't know who said it, and everyone started laughing.

……

Ming Chongyan stood on the turret opposite the East Palace, glanced at the message in his hand, and frowned involuntarily.

Was he really sick, or did the King of Nanchang smell something in advance, so he simply didn't come.

Today, Ming Chongyan prepared a big gift for the prince.

It is a pity that the Princess of Nanchang did not come.

There were originally some dramas of hers in this.

At this moment, four carriages slowly arrived from a distance, and finally drove into the East Palace. .

Princess Cao and Princess Yue got off the carriage at the same time, and two heavy boxes were moved down from the two carriages behind them at the same time.

Without waiting for others to see clearly, these two boxes had already been sent into the East Palace Hall.

Ming Chongyan stood on the high building and looked at this scene, still unable to help but feel a little surprised.

Do those two idiots really think that no one is watching the prince?
Two golden Buddhas weighing hundreds of kilograms were just sent into the East Palace. Are you really not afraid of being investigated?

Ming Chongyan subconsciously looked in the direction of Zichen Palace.

In another half hour, the Queen of Heaven will arrive to attend the full moon banquet of the emperor's eldest grandson.

His Majesty will not appear.

Once this opportunity is seized by the queen, not only will King Cao and King Yue be punished, but even the prince will be reprimanded.

In front of all the kings, concubines, princesses, princes, as well as the prime ministers, ministers and ministers of the court, the prince was reprimanded.

A proud smile appeared on Ming Chongyan's face.

……

"The Queen of Heaven has arrived." A loud shout rang out in front of the East Palace Gate, and then spread continuously into the East Palace.

All the princes, princes, princes, princes, concubines, princesses, ministers, ministers, prime ministers, and all the relatives who were qualified to come to the East Palace to attend the full moon banquet of the emperor's eldest grandson, all bowed their heads to welcome the Queen of Heaven.

"My lords please stand up."

Empress Wu walked to the main hall of the East Palace, smiled gently, looked at Li Xian who was following her, and asked, "Are you ready for the ceremony?"

"After returning to my mother, everything is ready." Li Xian bowed deeply.

"Then let's get started." Empress Wu said, "All the ministers have been waiting for a long time. If it ends earlier, the ministers can return home earlier."

"Here!" Li Xian bowed and looked sideways to the other side.

Zhang Da'an, the concubine from the left side of the East Palace, walked out slowly, wearing a black and red silk robe, and saluted Empress Wu. Then Zhang Da'an shouted to all the guests: "The emperor's eldest grandson is full moon, the prince salutes."

The prince's right guard led Sima Yuchi Xunyu out quickly, and then handed a long bow into Li Xian's hand.

Li Xian stood in the courtyard and shot in all directions, praying that his son would serve heaven and earth and control the four directions.

After the shooting ceremony, the prince burned incense in the middle hall.

Praise and recite a message to God; clean your hands with incense and tell the ancestors.

Crown Princess Fang held the emperor's eldest grandson in her arms, carefully walked out of the palace, walked to Li Xian's side, and bowed respectfully to Empress Wu.

Empress Wu waved her hands gently, and her eyes fell on Fang's arms, which were white and tender, holding her little hands on the boy she was chewing.

Empress Wu said with gentle eyes: "My grandson Kangjian is named Shun. May his life be smooth and blessed by heaven and earth. He will be granted the title of Prince of Jinyang County, and will be granted the title of "Fenzhou".

"Prince of Jinyang County, farewell to Fenzhou, Li Shun."

Li Xian muttered softly, then immediately bowed and solemnly said: "Thank you, Queen Mother, and thank you, Emperor Father."

Li Zhi was awarded the title of King of Jin in his early years. Empress Wu's hometown is Fenzhou. This title and title are of extraordinary significance.

Taiyuan has always been the place where the Tang Dynasty started, so the emperor's eldest grandson has always been named after Taiyuan. For example, Li Jiancheng's eldest son, Li Chengzong, the prince of Taiyuan County, was named after Taiyuan.

Empress Wu smiled, waved her hand and said, "Go on."

Zhang Daan solemnly shouted: "Pei Zhang."

A piece of dragon-shaped white jade was taken out from the box held by Xue Yao, the prince's servant, and finally put into Li Shun's arms by the prince himself.

Li Xian bowed slightly to Zhang Daan, and then asked the Crown Princess Fang to hold her eldest son Li Shun and pass in front of each relative.

Finally, Fang returned to the backyard with Li Shun in her arms.

Li Xian once again praised and recited the inscription, and all the guests clasped their hands together to pray for the emperor's eldest grandson.

Finally, Li Xian stood in front of the main hall, bowed to thank everyone, and then said: "The banquet is ready, please take your seats."

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A bead curtain made of jade blocked the view inside and outside. Empress Wu sat on the main seat, with the kings and princesses on one side and the prime ministers of the court on the other, sitting in rows.

Empress Wu took a few sips and said, "I see that Princess Nanchang has not arrived today. What can I do?" "Report to Queen Mother." Li Xian immediately held up his hands and said, "Aunt Wang was a little uneasy this morning. The palace has asked the imperial doctor. I went over and took a look.”

"That's it." Empress Wu nodded slightly, and then said: "I heard that King Nanchang sent a gift, and there is a poem in it. I will take a look."

"Here!" Li Xian nodded immediately, and then asked someone to bring over the cyan brocade box placed aside, and then opened it, and two egg-sized luminous pearls appeared in front of him.

A trace of disappointment flashed in Empress Wu's eyes. Although the gifts from the King of Nanchang were not bad, they were also ordinary.

With a flash of thought, Empress Wu had already picked up the paper on the side, and then whispered: "

Mulberry arcs are hung on the bridal chamber door, and phoenix chicks are bathed in perfume basins.

It is still like a soul that was born three days ago, and Chang'e turned into a pearl after the full moon.

If you cherish it, you will be the same as the precious jade, and if you like it, it will win the prince.

Nong Zhang's poems are full of talents and thoughts, but he is worried about killing old Deng You who has no children. "

"Haha!" Empress Wu couldn't help but smile, looked at Li Xian and said, "The King of Nanchang thinks you have too few children. You must give me more grandchildren."

"Here!" Li Xian smiled bitterly. Li Xuan also said this when he left, as if having more children really has any use.

"By the way." Empress Wu's face calmed down slightly, and then she asked calmly: "I heard that King Cao and King Yue prepared a hundred-jin small golden Buddha for the emperor's eldest grandson. Let's take a look."

Li Xian's face was a little surprised, how did his mother know about this?

But he didn't hesitate and immediately waved his hand behind him.

Soon, two two-foot-long brocade boxes were placed in front of Empress Wu.

Behind the bead curtain, a figure in a blue robe flashed away.

The queen mother waved her hand, and Li Xian immediately opened it without any hesitation.

In an instant, what appeared in front of Empress Wu was a stack of cargo tickets instead of a golden Buddha.

Empress Wu was stunned, looked up at Li Xian, and asked, "What's going on?"

"Return to the Queen Mother." Li Xian smiled slightly, and then said: "Originally, Uncle Cao Wang and Uncle Yue Wang were planning to give two small golden Buddhas as gifts, but I think that instead of giving two small golden Buddhas, it is better to exchange them for the same value. of food...

Uncle Wang of Nanchang said that there was a severe drought in the north last year, and even if the weather is good this year, people's homes may be more short of food than in previous years, so they finally transported food from the south to the north early.

I was originally going to talk to my father, emperor and mother, but I was a little busy these days, so I forgot about it. "

After listening to what Li Xian said, Empress Wu finally figured out the ins and outs of this.

In years of calamity, people have consumed last year's grain. After last year's grain was exhausted, they began to consume this year's small surplus.

However, this year’s food supply cannot support the autumn harvest at all, even more so than in previous years, so preparations must be made earlier.

It’s just early February, and it’s still early to prepare for July and August, but we definitely can’t slack off.

Empress Wu looked at Li Xian, sighed softly, and said with soft eyes: "After having a son, you have really grown up, and the empress is very happy."

"Thank you for the compliment, Queen Mother." Although Li Xian tried hard to regain his composure, the smile in the corner of his eyes still showed his happiness and pride.

Although Empress Wu looked calm, a trace of disappointment flashed in her heart.

The matter was not a big deal, but the secret guard failed to find out.

Empress Wu turned to look at the ministers and said in a deep voice: "The prince has already said that, after the ministers go back, start making complete preparations."

"Here!" All the prime ministers raised their hands at the same time.

Empress Wu turned to look at the kings on the other side and said, "King Cao and King Yue are interested, and all the kings, uncles and sisters must not let the younger generations compete for the lead."

"I will receive the order." The kings immediately bowed.

Empress Wu stood up and said, "That's it for today. The ministers will continue to enjoy the banquet, and I will return to the palace first.

Erlang, please accompany your mother for a walk. "

"Here!" Li Xian stood up immediately.

The other ministers stood up at the same time, cupped their hands and said, "Best farewell to the Queen of Heaven."

……

Slowly walking towards the entrance of the East Palace, Empress Wu said calmly: "You have done a good job in this matter, but persistence in these things is important. You must continue to do it so that you can share the worries of your mother and your father."

"My son, I have received the order." Li Xian looked excited. Based on his understanding of Empress Wu, Empress Wu could say this, which meant she was extremely satisfied with what he had done.

Empress Wu smiled slightly, it was too easy for her to see through Li Xian's son.

As soon as she reached the door, Empress Wu saw a Qianniu Guard coming from a distance at great speed.

Empress Wu was slightly surprised and looked at Li Xianda: "Go and ask, what's going on?"

"Here!" Li Xian immediately handed over his hand, and then went to ask Qian Niuwei personally. After a while, Li Xian returned with a surprised look on his face.

"What's the matter?" Empress Wu turned her head and asked.

Li Xian lowered his head and said, "My mother, Aunt Wang of Nanchang, has just been found to be pregnant."

"Huh?" Empress Wu looked up, her face full of surprise, and then she couldn't help but smile and said: "Yes, yes, I will send medicine to Monk Pharmacy of Tai Hospital immediately to save the heir of King Nanchang. This time, It’s time for him to have a son.”

"Yes!" Li Xian stood in front of the palace gate, watching Empress Wu sitting in the phoenix chariot and leaving, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Uncle Wang!
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Ming Chongyan looked at the letter and newspaper sent back with an ugly expression. With a "pop" sound, the letter and newspaper had been crushed to pieces by him.

What is going on, why was it suddenly changed, and why was there no news in advance.

Taking a deep breath, Ming Chongyan looked up at the East Palace.

He said with a cold expression: "Now, the drama begins."

(End of this chapter)