Red Mansion Beijingwang

Shenjing.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, as if a dark cloud was pressing down on a city. A solemn and heavy atmosphere lingered over the capital, feeling extremely oppressive.

Emperor Yongkang suddenly fell seriously ill and had difficulty managing state affairs, so he ordered the third prince, Prince Le, to take over the administration and let him make all matters of the court on his own. This news immediately caused an uproar in the capital, and everyone felt heavy-hearted and could not sleep peacefully.

In the imperial city, inside the Central Military Governor’s Mansion.

In the government hall, Right Governor Feng Qing, Governor's Associate Niu Jizong, Governor's Assistant Liu Fang and other officials were all present. They all had solemn expressions, and the tea in the cups on the tables had gone cold, but no one said a word.

Soon, there was a sound of footsteps outside the hall. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a cheerful figure walking in. Everyone could not help but straighten their minds and greeted him, "Your Majesty."

Shui Rong had a gloomy expression and said nothing. He walked straight towards the first case and sat down.

Seeing this, Feng Qing's cloudy eyes flashed a dark color, and he stroked his white beard and asked, "I wonder if the prince has seen the emperor."

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows and shook his head, "No, not only did I not see the emperor, but even Dai Quan was nowhere to be seen. The one who received me was a strange eunuch who said that the emperor was ill and was confined to the palace to recuperate."

"Even the emperor is ill."

There was a glimmer of surprise in Liu Fang's eyes. She couldn't help but murmur out loud, and was extremely shocked.

Niu Jizong's huge eyes changed slightly, and he said softly: "Your Majesty suddenly fell ill, and the emperor was ill and closed in the palace to recuperate. This is not a coincidence.

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows and glanced at Niu Jizong. He felt speechless and shouted, "It's obvious, why are you wasting your words? Niu Jizong, you, a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, have you learned to beat around the bush?"

To be honest, it is possible that Emperor Yongkang suddenly fell seriously ill, but the fact that not a single civil or military official was able to meet Emperor Yongkang meant that something was most likely wrong.

What's more, the same thing happened to the retired emperor. Even Shui Rong was not allowed to see him, and even the chief eunuch Dai Quan was nowhere to be seen. Anyone who was not blind would know that something big had happened.

Feng Qing's eyes flickered, and after hesitating for a while, he said softly: "Your Highness, now the soldiers in the palace are controlled by Prince Le. I guess the imperial city will be in danger of a bloodbath."

Shui Rong's heart sank when he heard this, but he did not refute.

After the announcement of Emperor Yongkang's sudden illness, Prince Le took over the troops in the imperial city with the seal, so Shui Rong went to meet the retired emperor in order to obtain information from him. However, he never expected that he didn't even see the retired emperor.

Judging from the current situation, it was Prince Le who launched a mutiny and took control of Emperor Yongkang.

But having said that, Shui Rong couldn't understand. Although the fight for the throne was open and covert, it had not yet come to a life-and-death struggle. How could Prince Le dare to launch a mutiny, and how could Emperor Yongkang be subdued?

"Your Highness, what should we do?" Liu Fang thought for a moment and asked.

Shui Rong did not answer immediately after hearing this, but started to think. Feng Qing and others also knew that this was a matter concerning their lives and property, so they did not urge him even though they were anxious.

After a while, Shui Rong said quietly, "Let's wait and see what happens."

In the current situation, it is estimated that Prince Le is planning a mutiny, but it is just a guess. Without evidence, no one would bet on it, even if the probability is less than one in a million. Once the bet is lost, it will be the lives of the whole family.

Moreover, even if there was a mutiny, if you mobilized troops in the capital without the emperor's order and rescued Emperor Yongkang, you would not be rewarded. Instead, you would be feared for it, and would not have a good ending either.

Don't doubt it, because the emperor will not allow the existence of troops beyond his control.

To be honest, there were quite a few officials in the court who could see it, but they all remained calm, as they were well aware of how serious it was.

After all, the simplest truth is that the throne is not something they are fighting for, and working for anyone is just working for them, so why would they take the risk to do such a dangerous thing?

Shui Rong also had the same idea at this time. Because he was adopted, he had no chance of becoming emperor. Since this was the case, Shui Rong would not get too involved.

Unless there is an order from the emperor or there is sufficient evidence to justify it, otherwise it would be considered as privately mobilizing troops, which would be a thankless task and costly.

When everyone heard this, they all remained silent. They obviously understood that the best approach was to wait and see what happened.

After a moment of silence, Shui Rong reminded, "Although we should wait and see, we must also make due preparations. We don't care about what happens in the palace, but we must not allow unexpected changes to happen outside the palace. The Five Cities Military Command and the Beijing Camp must not suffer any loss."

No matter who sits on the throne, for them, as long as they can ensure that they have a strong backbone, their status will be guaranteed.

Since Shui Rong took over the Central Army Governor's Office, there was no turning back. Once he gave up the power in his hands, he would become a fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others.

Feng Qing's eyes moved, and he said softly, "I originally served in the Beijing Camp, where there are many old officials. I just want to go and take a look, so as to respond to all changes with the same attitude."

Niu Jizong followed closely and said, "I will go to the Wucheng Bingmasi to take care of it."

These people share the same fate. Once Shui Rong's power is taken away, they will not be much better off.

Hearing this, Shui Rong nodded with satisfaction. As long as he had soldiers and horses with him, no matter how turbulent the palace was, he would still be the powerful Prince of Beijing.

After making some necessary arrangements, Shui Rong said no more and did not stay in the Governor's Mansion for long. He left the palace and headed towards Prince Beijing's Palace.

After returning to the palace, Shui Rong walked along the corridor and came to the study. He walked in and saw Tanchun sitting in front of the desk.

The girl was wearing a light blue silk front-opening jacket, her skin was fair with a rosy glow, and under her two straight and thin eyebrows, her clear and bright eyes were full of spirit, and she looked youthful and beautiful.

Tanchun seemed to have noticed something. She looked up and saw Shuirong. There was a hint of joy in her eyes. She stood up to greet him and said loudly, "Brother-in-law, you are back."

Shui Rong nodded slightly, walked closer, and asked, "Third girl, what are you looking at? Why are you so engrossed?"

Tanchun's face moved slightly, and her bright eyes under her willow-leaf eyebrows narrowed. She whispered, "Nothing, I just read some official documents from the Governor's Office."

Shui Rong didn't take it seriously and let Tanchun read the official document. This was what he had allowed, so there was nothing to be surprised about.

Sitting down on the rosewood chair, Shui Rong sighed lightly but didn't say anything.

Tanchun was very sensitive and could see the depression between her brother-in-law's brows at a glance. After hesitating for a while, she stepped forward and asked, "Brother-in-law, what's wrong? Is there anything wrong with your work?"

Shui Rong groaned for a moment and said, "Nothing, I'm just a little tired."

Although Shui Rong was not on guard against Tanchun, the woman beside him, there was no need to let them know about such a big thing. Telling them would only make them more worried.

Tanchun was slightly shocked when she heard this. Her brother-in-law had never concealed anything from her about the court affairs, but now he was unwilling to talk about it. This must be a very serious matter. Although Tanchun understood it, she would not ask more questions since her brother-in-law was unwilling to talk about it.

After a brief pause, Tanchun moved behind Shui Rong, raised her slender hands and placed them on the boy's shoulders, gently rubbing them with her white fingertips.

Shui Rong felt Tanchun's gentle touch, and a hint of rose fragrance lingered in his nose, refreshing his heart and making the depression in his heart dissipate a little. He closed his eyes slightly, enjoying this warmth, while feeling complicated.

In fact, the situation in the palace had become increasingly clear. Emperor Yongkang was actually quite nice to him, and Shui Rong seemed like he should not stay out of it.

But people tend to seek profit and avoid harm. He knew very well that if he got involved, no matter what the result would be, nothing good would come of it. He had a family and he couldn't possibly gamble with them.

As for Emperor Yongkang, it all depends on his luck. Who made him sit back and watch the fight for the throne like a parasite? Now it backfires, so he can't blame others.

Besides, how could he mobilize troops without the emperor's order? Everything he did was legal.

However, after this incident, it must be the new emperor who ascended the throne. Judging from the current situation, it is most likely Prince Le who controls the palace. He has a very high opinion of himself and must be guarded against.

In short, he doesn't care who is the emperor, but if anyone wants to touch him, you can't blame him for clearing out the emperor's entourage.

"Brother-in-law, are you feeling better?"

At this moment, Tanchun asked softly while massaging, her voice was gentle and soft, very pleasant to the ear.

Shui Rong chuckled, raised his hand and placed it on Tanchun's soft little hand, leading it into his arms, and said, "With the comfort of our third girl, it has naturally gotten much better."

Tanchun snuggled in Shuirong's arms, her beautiful face flushed with a hint of shyness lingering between her handsome eyebrows.

Why is my brother-in-law always so dishonest?

Shui Rong gently pinched Tanchun's soft little hand, as if playing with it, and asked with a smile: "Is everything going well in the mansion recently? Is there anything interesting?"

Tanchun's eyebrows trembled slightly, her heart was slightly hesitant, and she said softly: "Everything is fine in the mansion recently. If I were to talk about something interesting, the other day Qin was too playful and was scolded by Sister Bao. She has been quiet for a while. Her pitiful appearance is really funny to see."

"Oh"

Shui Rong was moved when he heard this, and he said jokingly with a smile: "Sister Baoqin has always been playful, and after being scolded by Bao girl, I guess it went in one ear and out the other, and she won't be able to take it for long."

Baoqin is lively and active, so it would be difficult to expect her to stay quiet.

Upon hearing this, Tanchun glared at Shuirong with her handsome eyes and said unhappily, "That's because of my brother-in-law's spoiling me."

To be honest, although Baoqin loves to play, she also knows her limits. It's just that her brother-in-law has always been indulgent, which makes her even more naughty. She jumps up and down, more agile than a monkey.

Not only Baoqin, but Xiangyun is not much better.

Shui Rong didn't take it seriously and said, "It's not a problem for a little girl to be a little playful. She will become more stable when she grows up."

Tanchun retorted, "Brother-in-law, what you said is wrong. Baoqin and Xiangyun will get married in the future. If they are naughty, not to mention that it will be difficult to find a husband, they will suffer in the future just because of their temper. That's why Sister Bao is upset."

This world is not friendly to girls. They are expected to follow the three obediences and four virtues, be gentle and virtuous, and obey their husbands after marriage. If they have a stubborn temper, they will have a hard time after marrying into their husband's family.

After all, it's rare to find someone as kind as my brother-in-law.

Thinking of this, Tanchun couldn't help but advise: "Brother-in-law, there is an old saying: "Spoiling a child is like killing a child", and the same is true for my sisters. You are spoiling them like this, but in fact you are burying hidden dangers."

After hearing this, Tanchun restrained herself a little. Otherwise, she would be harming them.

Shui Rong understood what he said. If it were an ordinary sister, she would not be spoiled as Tanchun said, so as to avoid being wronged in the future. But Baoqin and Xiangyun were different. They would not marry other people in the future. Pampering them was also to hope that they could maintain their true nature.

The left and right water will spoil them and they can't eat it verbally.

I think this is why the conflict between Baoqin and Xiangyun has become increasingly intense.

But having said that, the two of them just liked to play a little and they still knew their limits, so Shui Rong didn't care and let them have fun.

Shui Rong naturally wouldn't say much to Tanchun about this, so he just perfunctorily said, "Okay, brother-in-law knows what's going on, so you don't have to worry about it, Third Girl."

After hearing this, she felt helpless, but didn't say much. She leaned her beautiful head on the boy's shoulder, feeling peaceful in her heart.

Shui Rong chuckled, and the hand around Tanchun's waist tightened a little. A sweet fragrance lingered in his nose, and his mind felt much calmer.

These troubles are really a headache, but warmth and softness are more soothing!

Tanchun frowned slightly and stared at the tranquility on Shuirong's face. Her heart was moved slightly, and her bright eyes narrowed under her willow-leaf eyebrows.

My brother-in-law has always been a well-behaved person, but why is he acting so abnormal today?

I saw my brother-in-law had a frown on his face before. Although he said he felt better after I massaged him, it seems that he still has something on his mind!
After a moment of silence, a blush appeared on Tanchun's fair face. She bit her pink lips with her pearly teeth and said shyly, "How about I serve my brother-in-law?"

When her brother-in-law is in a bad mood, she helps him solve his problems. She can't help with big things, but she can do her best with these small things.

Although she was a little embarrassed, if it was her brother-in-law, she would be able to keep her temper.

Shui Rong's eyelids trembled when he heard this. He stared at the blushing Tanchun in front of him, raised his hand to pinch her delicate face, and smiled softly, "No need, just let your brother-in-law hug you."

He was not in the mood at the moment and still felt comfortable holding Tanchun.

When Tanchun heard this, her heart paused. She knew her brother-in-law's character very well. Now she refused politely, which showed how much trouble her brother-in-law was hiding in his heart.

Thinking of this, Tanchun said nothing more. After breaking free from Shuirong's hands, she stood up swiftly.

Shui Rong originally wanted to refuse, but seeing how enthusiastic Tanchun was, he didn't want to discourage her enthusiasm. He secretly sighed at Tanchun's gentleness and understanding, and swallowed his words back.

Following a rustling sound, Shui Rong frowned slightly and stared at the pen holder on the desk with a gloomy look.

He would not let such a caring person end up in a miserable situation. (End of this chapter)