Royal daughter-in-law

Chapter 762
Qi Huaien stood beside the emperor's court case, frowning.

The Crown Prince Taifu Yang Jing, He Yuanzhong, a scholar of the palace, Tu Jizu, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, all three are solid cabinet veterans, and a group of courtiers led by the three of them, all of whom still regard Longchang Emperor Xiahou Shizhun as the leader. The old imperial party of the righteous master.

Before the emperor ascended the throne, this group of people had the most opposition. Later, seeing the emperor's outstanding achievements, he threw out the resignation of the Sixth Palace. He had nothing to say for the time being when Emperor Longchang came back. Now, after hearing the letter from the north, Feeling hopeful, he quarreled in court for several days, but the emperor had reservations about Mengnu's conditions and did not say a word.

Although the old royalists didn't say anything, they said more sarcasm hidden in their words, implying that the emperor was completely inattentive and didn't really want to welcome the old emperor back at all.

Thanks to the emperor's magnanimity, he was not angry. If Qi Huai'en had already lost his temper, these old men only thought about Emperor Longchang in their hearts, and they only wanted to prevent the life of the old emperor. Don't they know that the four cities are all the checkpoints and barriers in the north? Daxuan border barrier?
But how can it make sense with this group of die-hard people?In their hearts, how could a few cities survive the life of the old emperor? !
"The emperor has to make a decision quickly. It is rare for the Mengnu court to hand over a letter and is willing to return it to Emperor Longchang. If it is delayed, it will offend the Mengnu people and not want to exchange it, what should I do?" He Yuanzhong said earnestly, his beard turning fly.

"Your servants know that the four cities are very important for government agencies. Is it possible that they are more important than the dignified emperor? I declare that the territory is vast, and there are many elite soldiers guarding the northern border. I don't care about the number of cities. If there is a chance in the future, I can still Take back the city, but if Emperor Longchang is gone, there is no way to restore it, and we all have to be ashamed of the ancestors of the late emperor and Daxuan!" Yang Jing is the oldest among them, and also the most respected, Even Tu and He were both his students, or they were related by marriage.

As soon as these words came out, Tu Jizu and He Yuanzhong also echoed with other subordinates.

"The emperor has been dragging on for several days, please make a quick decision and call Mengnu back!"

"Please make the decision, Your Majesty!"

These words are too serious, if the emperor doesn't set aside the city to change people, will he be an unfilial son?Qi Huai'en's expression changed, and he was about to stop him, but when he saw the court case, the emperor looked up and looked around, his expression was calm: "If you don't agree to the conditions of the slaves, you can't save the emperor's brother, you are not filial to your ancestors. It is also unfilial to agree to the conditions of the Mengnu people, lose the important town in the north, and cause the northerners to invade. If you are, how will you make a decision?"

A few people were dumbfounded, and murmured: "Could it be that I rely on those four cities to keep Daxuan? Without the four cities to the north, would it still be collapsed?"

"Those Qing families may guarantee their reputation, wealth and life for a hundred years?" Xiahou Shiting's lips curled up, still gentle.

Naturally, the few people dared not make this promise lightly, and changed the subject, still stubborn: "Even if Mengnu took those four cities, he may not be capable..."

"You don't dare, but I dare," Xiahou Shiting's tone suddenly turned cold, his voice gradually clanged, and each word became more serious, "You have tried everything possible to welcome Emperor Longchang back, regardless of the safety of the northern border, and at the cost of the country, I will return it to you." When you are so loyal, you dare not even make a guarantee. But I tell you, I would rather use the reputation of being unfilial as a guarantee than give the Mengnu people a chance to violate Daxuan!"

Although the emperor on the seat was not angry, he was majestic, and although he was not as old as His Majesty Dan's elders, his aura was enough to restrain the ministers.

A group of courtiers held their breath and dared not speak for a long time.After a long while, Yang Jing was still not reconciled: "What's the matter with Emperor Longchang? If Mengnu learns that we refuse and gets angry, isn't this putting Emperor Longchang in danger..."

Xiahou Shiting didn't answer directly, but there was an inexplicable coldness on his handsome face: "The Qing family never thought about why Emperor Longchang was captured for two years, and Meng Nu didn't ask for conditions, but only banned him in Shangdu. Waiting for the price to be sold, but recently you let the word come, and you are anxious to negotiate with Daxuan?"

When Yang Jing and the others were questioned, they looked at each other in blank dismay, folded their sleeves and bent over: "The ministers are stupid, please explain to the emperor."

The door of the palace opened with a creak, and an officer from the yellow gate hurried in and reported a few words to the emperor in a low voice.

"The person who clears up the doubts has come." Xiahou Shiting said, "It is said that King Yi, the heir, will have an audience."

In the hall, everyone looked back.

Behind the rich gate, the young man had already disarmed because he had entered the palace to face the saints. He was wearing a purple robe, a golden crown and black boots. Promptly salute: "I pay homage to the emperor."

The man in front of him, if you look at his appearance, does not look like a rough military general who has been stationed at the border for many years. On the contrary, he is as exquisite as jade in the rough, with a natural elegance and elegance. His facial features are the typical appearance of men in the Xiahou royal family. Deep and remote, you can't look directly at him. King Yisi is somewhat similar to the uncle of Emperor Ningxi and the cousin of Emperor Longchang. He has a thin and tall figure, long sword eyebrows, phoenix eyes, and a meaningful and gentle appearance. Because of this, every time he raised his hand, every time he threw his feet, there was a bit of indescribable sharpness hidden in his eyes.

When Qi Huaien saw it for the first time, he couldn't help being a little amazed. This King Yisi had only entered and left the capital frequently in recent years. He had only heard his name before, but how could he know that it was this kind of appearance and aura. The coveted knot-climbing figure.

"Ah Zhen got up." Xiahou Shiting asked someone to give a seat and serve tea, "Please tell me what you heard from the Shangdu."

The three old ministers said here that the spitball Xingzi didn't even get a seat, but when King Yisi came, he served tea and gave him a seat, and the emperor even called him by name, which was enough to show the emperor's preferential treatment for him.

He was not formal either. He flicked the hem of his brocade robe, sat in the gold silk armchair, glanced at the courtiers in the hall, and faced His Majesty Dan: "After Mengnu proposed the terms of exchange, I sent someone to bribe a A small official from Shangdu asked him to help him go to the Proton House to inquire, and it really hit the Emperor's suspicion that there is a problem."

A group of old imperialists were startled. It turned out that the emperor had been indecision these days and asked King Yisi to investigate. This is—what was found?

At this time, King Yisi's eyes darkened: "According to the official's report, just a few days before Mengnu proposed to change people, the Proton Mansion looked similar to usual, but in fact, the number of guards guarding Emperor Longchang was secretly reduced. It also slackened off a lot.”

The courtiers are all old and shrewd, but now they are a little confused, what do you mean?The Proton Mansion, which guards the emperor's hostages, must be strict and strict, and it is facing a replacement recently, how could it be relaxed?
The voice of King Yisi came: "Just as the emperor and all the adults thought, the minister suspected that there was something wrong in the proton's mansion, so I asked the officials of Shangdu to inquire outside, and finally got the news—"

(End of this chapter)