Hidden golden branches

This day is the Great Court Meeting, and all officials of the fourth rank and above in Beijing must attend the morning meeting.

The thick red lacquered wooden door was slowly pushed open by Si Yan, and the ministers waiting outside entered the hall one by one.

Three whips were heard quickly outside the hall, and the officials who were still whispering immediately stood up in sequence.

The emperor arrived a little late that day. He held the nine-year-old fifth prince Xiao Jinchen in his hand. He entered from the side door and walked to the throne in time. Xiao Jinchen stood on the left side of the emperor in a familiar manner, facing the ministers below. He was a little man. The son stood upright and was not afraid of the ministers below him at all.

The officials knelt down and saluted uniformly. After the etiquette was completed, the emperor sat down on his throne and asked, "Do you have anything to report to the various ministries?"

The officials all lowered their heads, knowing that today was a matter of establishing a prince. So listen quietly to the emperor's will.

The establishment of a crown prince is not only a major event for the heavenly family, but also a major event for the country and the dynasty.

The establishment of a prince is the foundation of the country, and all ministers are happy to see it succeed.

Xiao Xuanling's imperial edict prepared a decree and read it out: "By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Xiao Jinchen, the fifth son of the emperor, is pure, upright and strict, and is smart and open-minded. I admire him for this!"

The ministers, who had their heads lowered, immediately knelt down on the jade floor of the Fengtian Palace and congratulated loudly: "I am delighted, congratulations to the Emperor!"

The civil servants were led by Meng Heting, the chief minister of Meng. Of course, Meng Heting refused to give in and was the first to stand up: "The crown prince of the state brings peace of mind and I am extremely happy. I congratulate the emperor."

Regarding matters related to his nephew, Chen Youyu, who has always been low-key, also stepped forward and said: "Today, the emperor will issue an imperial edict to announce to the world that he will establish His Highness as the crown prince. This is not only a blessing for the Wei Dynasty, but also a blessing for the officials and the people."

Yue Yun also hurriedly stepped forward and echoed: "That's right. Your Highness is humble and generous, and his will is tenacious, and he is respected by his ministers."

After the morning dynasty, this imperial edict will be revealed to the world. The formal ceremony of establishing the crown prince will take some time to prepare, at least a month or two later.

However, with this imperial edict, the ministers can change their name to address the fifth prince Xiao Jinchen as His Royal Highness.

In July of the 24th year of Yuanyou, Emperor Hui Xiao Xuan issued an imperial edict to establish Xiao Chen, the fifth son of the emperor, as the crown prince. Chen Youyu, his attendant, was appointed as the crown prince's tutor, and Cui Shen, a scholar of Hongwenguan, was appointed as the prince's young tutor. They assisted the prince in selecting subordinate officials, assisting in government affairs, and The Palace Department was ordered to build Xinglin Hall on the site of the Lingqi Hall at the east end of the Zichen Hall as the Xiaodong Palace, which would serve as the prince's daily residence.

After the dispersion of the dynasty, Xiao Xuanxuan and several other princes entered the Wenhua Palace.

The princes each speculated on Emperor Hui's intentions.

The first one to bear the brunt was naturally the second prince.

There was no other reason. The eldest prince had already gone to his fief. Everything in the DPRK has nothing to do with him.

"I appointed your fifth brother as the crown prince. How do you feel in your heart?"

Emperor Hui was worthy of being the emperor. After making his decision, he put aside his prejudice against the second prince and asked a heart-wrenching question: "Are you convinced?"

The second prince Xiao Jinchi, who had just returned from the frontier fortress, felt nervous and did not dare to hesitate at all. He immediately responded: "Fifth brother, no one can match him in terms of status. In terms of intelligence, none of our brothers can compare with him. The fifth brother is the prince." , I am convinced.”

"Although I am ten years older than my fifth brother, my status has been determined. From now on, I will put my fifth brother first and assist my fifth brother with all my heart."

Xiao Jinchi knew very well that he had to show a nonchalant generosity at this time and never show an air of unwillingness.

Otherwise, those who are waiting for him will roll back to the fiefdom thousands of miles away like the eldest brother. Far away from the prosperous capital, there is no chance to come back and enjoy the prosperity and wealth of the capital.

Emperor Hui took a deep look at the second prince: "I have listened to what you said. I also hope that you will remember what you said today." "Between brothers, there is an order of elders and younger ones. However, monarchs and ministers There is a difference, especially before your brothers and sisters. You are lucky if you can think clearly. If you don't understand and make mistakes in your words and actions, I will not forgive you lightly."

Xiao Jinchi's bitterness surged from the bottom of his heart and quickly spread throughout his body, leaving a bitter taste in his mouth.

He has never been favored by his father since he was a child. In his father's eyes, apart from the fifth prince, he is the sixth prince. Even though they didn't exist when he was born, his father never gave him his doting eyes.

Expressing the unwillingness and resentment in his heart now, his respectful voice should be: "My son, please remember your father's teachings!"

The third prince Xiao Jin'an, who knew his acquaintance, did not wait for the emperor to ask him, and immediately stepped forward to express his feelings: "My son, I will definitely stay safe and respect myself from now on, and look up to my fifth brother as my leader."

The fourth prince lowered his head and followed the third prince and said, "My son, please remember your father's teachings."

The four princes looked more respectful than the last, except for the cheerful sixth prince Xiao Jamel.

The sixth prince Xiao Jingyan's round face was pink and waxy, he blinked a pair of round black eyes, and grinned. He held Xiao Jinchen's hand with one hand, and stretched out the other hand to reach Xiao Xuan's big palm, and then He smiled and said: "Hehe, fifth brother, you have become the prince, so you have to give all your toys to me, and your little white horse."

"Ha ha."

At such a serious moment, the sixth prince's words made the emperor unable to resist breaking his guard.

Xiao Jinchen is the crown prince. It seems that apart from his own happiness, the happiest person is his direct descendant Jamel Xiao.

In fact, Xiao Jinchen, who is only nine years old, also knows that apart from kings and ministers, there is still the love of brothers and sisters.

As long as they can stay on their own terms and don't cause trouble.

At lunch time, in the Political Affairs Pavilion, Xiao Xuan put down the memorials and walked to Minghua Palace with Xiao Jinchen, who was helping to read the memorials.

When the imperial edict of establishing the crown prince was passed into Minghua Palace, the imperial concubine's heart fell completely and her face was filled with joy.

Aunt Mo and Liu Ying smiled and said congratulations: "Congratulations, empress."

That evening, Emperor Hui held a banquet in the palace.

Those who are qualified to attend the banquet are all important officials in the court. There are civil servants of second rank and above, military generals of third rank and above, as well as royal family members, several princes, the eldest princess and her consort. There were dozens of people in total, and it was lively and festive.

The imperial concubine Chen Wanru also held a palace banquet in the harem.

Yun Man took Chen Rong into the palace to attend a palace banquet, and met the eldest princess Xiao Yuehua. Xiao Yuehua, who was in her sixties, wore a lake blue five-bat engraved silk trousers, a South Sea bead hoop, and gold cage earrings. Although he is older, his pampered face is fair, plump and has an extraordinary temperament. It's just that his eyes are slender and his cheekbones are a bit high, so he doesn't look approachable.

Compared with Xiao Yuehua's fancy dress, Yun Man's clothes are much more restrained. She wore a lavender orchid embroidered red double-breasted jacket, a navy blue horse-faced skirt, a red gold headband inlaid with purple Ying stones, and earrings of the same color, which made her look noble yet solemn.

Today is just a small celebration banquet, so the female relatives who have married women are not wearing those royal clothes.

Then Xiao Yuehua walked past the other ladies who were greeting her with a smile on her face, and Yun Man nodded gracefully to her: "Good morning, princess."

The Wei Dynasty has established a crown prince!
The happiest person is undoubtedly the sixth prince, Jamel Xiao. Hehe, the fifth brother has become the prince, and he will definitely not play with toys anymore. His toys will become his own.