After the crazy criticism of the prince ascending the throne, I can't escape

Chapter 25 025, Chestnut Cake with Little Chestnuts

"Your Highness, Nanny Yuan made some snacks for you."

Ying Lili came in with a snack.

Grabbing one, said: "I will test the poison for His Highness first."

Bite down, eyes light up slightly.

"It's chestnut cake."

Rong Qingzhang: "..."

Chestnut cake.

Seeing the little girl eat one in two or three bites, she clapped her hands.

"Your Highness, it is non-toxic and delicious."

Rong Qingzhang said: "Aren't you afraid of being poisoned?"

Then found her stunned.

"Yes."

You should be aware of it later.

Then she looked at him in astonishment.

"Your Highness, my sense of crisis is too poor."

She didn't expect that there was really a possibility of poisoning.

It is said that most of the poisons in ancient times were arsenic and the like.

It is said that after people eat it, they will die very painfully.

"If someone really poisons His Highness, wouldn't I die a miserable death?"

Said and shuddered.

"This palace is too dangerous."

She reiterated again, "You should always be on guard against someone poisoning your food."

In ancient times, grain yields were low and cultivation was not suitable.

Poisoning food is a waste of blood and sweat of the common people.

Abominable.

Rong Qingzhang pulled the corner of his lips, thinking it was funny.

"Sure enough, a little fool."

She is still too naive.

Especially now, the prince is growing up.

In the front and rear palaces, party struggles intensified.

There is calm on the surface, but turmoil in the dark.

Although he is only ten years old, he is already a stumbling block for others.

Want to get rid of it and then quickly.

It's just that the princes in front are more eye-catching, so he can get a little respite.

Once the previous princes established a solid foundation, his fate would not be much better.

Not to mention the food at the entrance.

It is the well in the back garden, where people test the poison every day.

Twist a piece of chestnut cake into your mouth.

Rong Qingzhang said: "It's really delicious."

He isn't too keen on sweets, basically two yuan is enough.

"The rest is for you."

Ying Lili ate another piece, "I don't eat sweets very much, I'll give it to Nanny Yuan."

When she reached the door of the study, she looked back at Rong Qingzhang.

The other party seemed to be aware of her gaze and looked over.

Make eye contact with her.

"Anything else?"

After a moment of silence, Ying Lili said, "I will protect Your Highness well, and I will definitely let you live a long life."

After all, Ma Liu ran away.

"Longevity?"

Rong Qingzhang sneered, "How many people can do it."

If life is boring.

Isn't it torture to live for so long?
**
"Your Highness, accept the order."

Wei Heng handed the imperial decree to the eldest prince Rong Qingxuan with a smile.

"Thank you, Father, Long En."

Rong Qingxuan took over the imperial decree.

The little servant beside him gave Wei Heng a red seal, and respectfully sent him away.

Not long after, the fifth prince Rong Qingshuo hurried over.

"Brother, did the emperor give you a marriage?"

"En!" Rong Qingxuan spread out the imperial edict and let him read it by himself.

The first time Rong Qingshuo saw the woman's name, he almost jumped up.

"The concubine of the Xianglan Marquis Mansion?" He couldn't keep calm, "This is the Zheng family, what does the emperor mean?"

No one in the imperial palace knew that the second elder brother was the most powerful contender for the eldest brother's ascension to the throne.

"The Marquis of Xianglan is the younger brother of Concubine Zheng."

Concubine Zheng's elder brother inherited the title of Duke An, and her younger brother was granted the title of Marquis of Xianglan for his meritorious service.

These two are both part of the Second Prince Rong Qingyu's party.

What is the meaning of the father marrying Zheng Wanrong to the eldest brother now?

It's a pity that Rong Qingxuan didn't understand very well.

Maybe this is the father's intention to beat the Zheng family?

Or is it using the daughter of Zheng's family to marry him to inquire about the forces behind him?
If it was the former, it meant that the emperor preferred him to be the crown prince.

But if it's the latter...

It seems a little unreasonable.

His physical strength is not good, but with the backing of the two great families of Dazhao, Zheng Wanrong, a young woman, can get in the middle.

Could it be that the father is worried that he will get rid of the Zheng family when he ascends the throne in the future?
That's why Zheng Wanrong was married to him?

He always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell.

Until the next day, there was another imperial decree for bestowing marriage, causing chaos in the front and rear palaces.

Give Xue Jingxian, the daughter of the Xue family's prostitute, as the second prince's concubine.

Others will not mention it for now.

Concubine Zheng almost gritted her teeth.

And, a wave of porcelain was replaced again.

Xue Jingxian, the youngest daughter of Xue's long-term wife, is fourteen years old.

The most important point is that Xue Jingxian is the first cousin of the First Prince Rong Qingxuan.

She was angry in her heart, but dared not speak out.

This is an imperial decree issued by His Majesty himself.

A little dissatisfaction is contempt for the authority of the emperor.

Even if she is a noble concubine, she is destined to escape the emperor's wrath.

Marry her niece to the First Prince.

He also married the queen's niece to her son.

What does His Majesty mean?
In the struggle for imperial power, don't talk about close relatives and distant husbands and wives.

Even a father and son can turn against each other instantly.

Daughter of the Xue family, marry as soon as she gets married.

Once the son ascends the throne in the future, it will not be so easy to waste.

The Xue family and the Gu family are in the same spirit.

The two top aristocratic families are by no means something that the Zheng family can compete with with their own strength.

She had thought very well before, letting her son marry a woman from a capable family as his concubine would give him another boost.

Now it falls short.

What's even more aggrieved is that she obviously loathes this marriage.

But you can't treat your future daughter-in-law harshly.

**
Rong Qingzhang learned the news.

The smile on his lips never stopped.

It has to be said that the imperial father's check and balance technique can be described as proficient.

The civil and military and aristocratic meritorious deeds of the Manchu Dynasty are well known.

The eldest prince and the second prince are currently the favorites for the heir apparent.

No matter which one you stand on, the probability of success is very high.

It's all right now, neither side dares to act rashly.

It's fine if it's an ordinary woman.

The key point is that these two are well-bred prostitutes.

It's what queens do.

It can be said that it is unfortunate to have it, but it is a pity to abandon it.

Smart people know it.

The price of the prince and concubine is clearly marked.

No matter who these two ascend the throne in the future, the concubine will not dare to abolish easily.

The aristocratic family, even the emperor who has been in power for more than ten years, cannot be suppressed.

Will he still be manipulated by a new emperor who has just become a great treasure?

Impossible.

After laughing, Rong Qingzhang couldn't help but worry.

The two princes who are in full swing are still like this.

I don't know who his future princess will be.

Will his marriage also become a bargaining chip in weighing the pros and cons?

"Your Highness?"

Outside the study, a small head poked in.

Ying Lili looked at him with a smile on her face.

"It's time for lunch."

Looking at this cute smile, I relieved my bored mood a lot at once.

He got up and walked forward, looking down at her.

"Let's go."

Be the first to go ahead.

"What did you do at noon?"

Ying Lili followed suit, "It's a very good meal."

Can't eat.

Anyway, Rong Qingzhang's diet is very rich these days.

**
"Father."

Sheng Huai came to the study.

Dingguo said: "For your marriage, your mother and I have arranged several houses for you. You can choose one. If you choose, let your mother help you move around."

Before the son came out of the palace, he learned that His Majesty intends to marry him.

Ding Guogong immediately asked his wife to help run for several candidates.

Sheng Huai stepped forward to take a few glances, and said with a smile, "Aren't you afraid that His Majesty will blame you?"

"Blame what?"

Grandpa Guo rolled his eyes, "The Zheng family pointed it out to the eldest prince, so it's better to settle it earlier while His Majesty is distracted."

They are royalists for real.

But the Duke didn't think about involving his son's marriage.

　Seventh Highness: My marriage is also a bargaining chip?
　　Xiao Lizi: Your Highness, don't be afraid, with me here, you can marry whoever you want.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)