The evil king's favorite snake and scorpion concubine

Chapter 635
In the Guangmingzhengtai Hall, the new emperor ascended the court for the first time to discuss politics. His highness and courtiers were dressed in official uniforms, with a respectful demeanor. None of them was bad, and everyone was careful. When the new emperor ascended the throne, he would definitely change his blood. No one knows what to do, so no one dares to be careless.

The new emperor above sat on the dragon throne, looking at the courtiers below, with gentle smiles in his eyes, he had just ascended the throne, and he didn't intend to show his ruthless side.

The eunuch's voice sounded: "If there is something to do, let's go back to court."

His Highness came out and said respectfully: "My brother has something to say."

The person who spoke was Nangong Lingtian, King of Beiyou. Nangong Lingtian stood in the middle of the hall, and said calmly and respectfully: "I beg your majesty to let go of your military power and all your duties. I am going to return to Youzhou with your wife and children." , please grant the emperor's permission."

As soon as Nangong Lingtian finished speaking, there were discussions in the hall, and everyone looked confused. Is the prince of Beiyou stupid? The reason why the new emperor succeeded in enthroning this time is because of the contributions of the king and his wife of Beiyou. Since he stayed in Xiaojing, he can be said to be a powerful minister under one person and above ten thousand people. He didn't expect that he would relinquish his military power and position without any regrets, and wanted to go back to Youzhou.

Youzhou is a place of bitter cold and coldness. It is in the northwest. King Beiyou wanted this place at the beginning. Unexpectedly, he wants to go back to Youzhou without hesitation.

There was a flash of understanding in the eyes of the new emperor above, and a big stone was put down in his heart, but when he thought of what this emperor brother had done for him, he felt unbearable again, and opened his mouth slowly.

"Imperial brother should stay in the capital. I have just ascended the throne and it is time to employ people, so my younger brother will stay and help me."

He can't chill the hearts of all the courtiers, everyone has witnessed the help of the seventh emperor's younger brother.

Nangong Lingtian, who was at the bottom, insisted: "The emperor please go back to Youzhou."

Nangong Xuanyue, who was at the top, looked embarrassed, and finally had no choice but to say: "Okay, I'm sure, if the emperor wants to return to Beijing at any time, just go back to Beijing, I will reserve these positions for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Nangong Lingtian heaved a sigh of relief, and retreated to the queue. The filial prince on the side of the hall stepped out again, glanced at Nangong Lingtian, and said in a deep voice, "I have something to say."

"Prince Filial Piety is here."

Nangong Xuanyue's words were simple and shocking, but the tone was gentle. The filial prince said calmly: "I have the will of the late emperor, which concerns His Royal Highness Beiyou King. Please allow me to read the will of the late emperor in the palace."

All the courtiers were stunned for a moment, they didn't expect that the late emperor issued two edicts in succession, and here was another imperial edict, which was still aimed at Prince Beiyou, I don't know what kind of edict it was.

The new emperor agreed immediately: "Let's read it in the hall."

"Yes, Your Majesty," the Prince of Filial Piety walked to the top of the main hall, and all the ministers at the bottom knelt down. Others didn't understand, but Nangong Lingtian knew that the imperial father's decree was probably to give him ten cities. , so that he is not allowed to enter Beijing without summons, he had already told him this sentence in the palace before.

The prince of filial piety at the head of the hall shook the imperial decree and read it out.

"By heaven's blessing, the emperor's edict said: The seven princes led troops to fight, destroy Beichen, destroy Xiling, and save my Yanyun thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. Today, ten cities are specially rewarded, Xiangcheng, Lincheng, Daichuan, Xiaoyang, Yancheng, Fu Long, Yizhou, Fenglin, Jiangcheng, Wangcheng, the seven princes live in Youzhou, and they are not allowed to enter Beijing without a call."

His Highness turned his head, and was stunned for a moment. First, he heard that the late emperor had bestowed ten cities on the Lord Beiyou. Nangong Xuanyue's complexion also changed slightly, thinking to herself what the emperor meant, but after hearing about the cities bestowed, she felt at ease. These ten cities are all places of bitter cold and do not belong to Yanyun In the past, it was a small city on the northwestern border of Beichen. The land was poor, there were few people, and there were many bandits. It's not an exaggeration to say that you can't go to Beijing without a call, so you should be rewarded with something.

The new emperor's face was still gentle. The ministers at the head were surprised at first, but then they understood. Many people secretly praised the late emperor for his wisdom. This was to prevent the royal brothers from being murdered, and they arranged the two brothers properly.Although the Seventh Prince was rewarded with ten cities, he was also allowed to live in Youzhou and come to Beijing whenever he was called.

Nangong Lingtian, who was at the head of the Great Hall, said submissively: "My minister will follow the late emperor's will."

The ministers said in unison: "The late emperor was wise."

Nangong Lingtian accepted the imperial decree and stood aside. He will have nothing to do next. He has already resigned from his military power and duties. Someone has to worry about the political affairs of the court. What the officials continue to report is about the Eighth Prince and The matter of the Rong family's murder, but no one mentioned about Concubine Hua's involvement in it, because Concubine Hua committed suicide in Tsinghua Nunnery. She is the concubine of the ancestors. If it goes out, it will only lose the face of the royal family , So the emperor has already decreed that Concubine Hua should choose to go out when she is involved in the matter. Right now, the eighth prince, the Rong family and Concubine Rong are dealing with it.

The result of the discussion between the monarch and his ministers was that the eighth prince was young, deceived by the Rong family, and committed such heinous crimes. The new emperor was merciful and fined the eighth prince to enter the imperial tomb to guard the imperial tomb for the late emperor. He was not allowed to leave the imperial tomb forever. Both the Rong family and Concubine Rong beheaded for public display. In addition to the beheading of the principal offender, the men of the second offenders were sent to the border to work as coolies, and the women were sent to the military camp to serve as military prostitutes.

So far, the case of the Rong family's treason was settled, and all the courtiers withdrew from the court without having anything to say.

Nangong Lingtian was about to retreat back to the palace, but the new emperor ordered the eunuch to invite him to the study.

In the study room, the young and handsome face of the new emperor became more and more handsome under the golden crown, his brows and eyes were as bright as the moon, and his eyes were warm and moist, but the methods of the new emperor were not as gentle as they appeared on the surface. You can look at some sidelines.

Nangong Lingtian came in from the upper study room, and saluted respectfully: "My brother has seen the emperor."

Nangong Xuanyue got up, walked to Nangong Lingtian to help him up, pulled him to the side and sat down, and said calmly: "Seventh Emperor Brother, why do you have to go to Youzhou? If you want to stay in the capital, I can The next imperial decree will let you stay in the capital without going back to Youzhou."

Youzhou is a place of bitter cold, how can the Seventh Emperor bear it no matter where he goes, no matter what, such a place is incomparable to the prosperous Xiaojing, where he wears silk and satin, lives in carved beams and painted buildings, eats the most exquisite snacks, plays the most Good things, but in Youzhou, I heard that the people can't even eat enough to eat, horse thieves are rampant, bandits are rampant, and the seventh emperor will suffer wherever he goes. Although the father gave ten cities, those small cities, even Youzhou No state can compare.

After all, as the emperor's brother, he still felt sorry for him, and tried his best to keep Nangong Lingtian.

(End of this chapter)