Traveling through the harem: the favorite concubine

Chapter 61

The ancients were superstitious, paying attention to the unity of nature and man, and liked to combine natural phenomena with the virtues of rulers.

Although the earthquake only affected the capital in a small way, the counties and counties affected by the earthquake had quite a big impact.But it happened just after the current emperor ascended the throne.

The ministers who understood how the current emperor was in power all secretly said in their hearts: Could it be that God punished the current emperor for seeking to usurp the throne.But all the words were only passed through in the belly, no one dared to say it, even the official censor, and no one dared to propose to the court that the emperor should issue an edict of guilt to the people of the world.

Today's emperor is not an emperor who is willing to listen to their ministers' words.

The methods they used against Prince Rong that day made them terrified.More importantly, after the earthquake, when the imperial court was still discussing the rescue, tens of thousands of soldiers came to the county where the disaster occurred.

This troop of soldiers was dressed in the costumes of the soldiers of the dynasty, but they seemed to have fallen from the sky. It seemed that they were not in the establishment of any military barracks in any area, but they were well-trained, and most of them were young and middle-aged.

At this moment, the courtiers only felt that the emperor sitting on the high dragon chair became more and more unfathomable.

How many trump cards does the current emperor hide in his hand? Just like this army, it can not be raised in a day, and how much it costs to raise such an army... More importantly, such an army can be faintly In the world, if the emperor hadn't taken the initiative to let them show up, no one would have known about it.

The courtiers are different in each court. If the monarch is weak, then the courtiers will be strong, but if the monarch is strong and capable, the courtiers will be obedient.The essence of a courtier is no different from that of a businessman. Everything he thinks and plans is for his own benefit.

At this moment, they knew that although the current Holy Majesty is rebelling against the superior, it does not depend on these ministers to secure this position, so they all chose to submit by coincidence.

Whether the Holy Majesty is holy or not is not in their consideration for the time being. Most of them have never thought about being admonishers who dare to speak out, they just want to be loyal ministers!

Although the current emperor has many shortcomings: for example, he is stubborn and seldom listens to the opinions of his courtiers;

But at least he is not a fool.

Today in the early court, according to the usual practice, after the courtiers bowed down, they discussed with the emperor important matters inside and outside the court, and the earthquake that happened recently was of course the most important thing.

Although the national treasury is not empty, it is still difficult to mobilize many shipments to the disaster area at once.

What's more, it is also important to eliminate the panic of the people and stabilize the hearts of the people, and the army's rescue is not enough.

Although the courtiers occasionally expressed their opinions, most of them were echoing Zhao Qingze's intentions.

At this time, Prime Minister Chen who stood at the head suddenly stood up, knelt on the ground, and said: "Your Majesty, this old minister believes that the earthquake is a warning from heaven."

All the courtiers looked at Prime Minister Chen at once, thinking in their hearts, this prime minister is probably confused!Although he is the grandfather of the emperor and the grandfather of the current emperor's first wife, how can he talk nonsense!

They cautiously looked at the emperor who was sitting at the top, but saw that the emperor had a gentle expression on his face, but he didn't mean to be angry. They couldn't help but let out a breath, and looked at Prime Minister Chen again with piercing eyes, and said in their hearts: This prime minister Stop talking nonsense!
However, Zhao Qingze asked in a gentle tone, "What does the Prime Minister mean by this statement?"

Although Prime Minister Chen was old, his body was standing upright on his knees, and he said with his neck stalked: "I feel that the earthquake is in the east, and I want the East Palace to be empty. God thinks that the government is unstable, and I want the emperor to establish the East Palace as soon as possible." host."

The courtiers couldn't help shrinking their necks when they heard the words, Prime Minister Chen must have lost his mind and went crazy!Nowadays, who doesn't know that the current sage has no children, and this is to let the sage go to have a step-child?Not right!The prime minister's granddaughter is the emperor's first wife, so what good will this do for the Chen family?
Could it be that they have already recognized that their granddaughter cannot give birth, so it is better to simply adopt than to be born by another woman?

"The prime minister continues?"

Zhao Qingze's gentle smile made the next person feel unfathomable.

"The old minister heard that when the emperor was outside the palace, he had a son with his concubine Chen. Although there is a tradition of establishing a son in this dynasty, it is not inflexible. There is no son, and it is also in accordance with the law of etiquette."

Prime Minister Chen had no expression on his face, and said these words in a serious manner that almost shocked the court.

The emperor has a son... Concubine Chen, what does this person have to do with the Chen family and Prime Minister Chen?
Don't blame the other uninformed courtiers, they don't believe that the Chen family will ask a son born to a woman who has nothing to do with their family to be the East Palace when their daughter is the emperor's wife, unless this child is to be adopted in the The former princess is kneeling.

But the next sentence made everyone dispel the last guess.

"The old minister heard that the eldest son's biological mother, Mrs. Chen, was by the emperor's side when he was seriously ill. She took good care of her, and shared with the emperor. She also gave birth to the eldest son for the emperor. Although she came from a humble background, her contribution was indispensable. The position of an ordinary concubine is indeed It is not enough to equal the great contribution she has made for the country and the emperor, so this old minister hereby asks the emperor to treat her as a noble concubine."

As soon as Prime Minister Chen's words fell, Chen Shangshu, who was standing beside Prime Minister Chen, also knelt down and said, "I echo what the Prime Minister said."

The Chen family who suddenly appeared today, could it be the illegitimate daughter of the Chen family?
The courtiers thought to themselves, looking up and seeing the rather happy expression on the emperor's face, they knew that this was a sign that he was very pleased with Prime Minister Chen's proposal.

Most of them don't care. What's more, the family of the future empress has no objections. How can they personally have any objections.

Therefore, in twos and threes, they also knelt down and asked the emperor to allow the establishment of the crown prince of the East Palace. At least this noble concubine of the Chen family was optional.

After most of the ministers in the hall knelt down, a smile appeared on Zhao Qingze's face, and he said, "Since the prime minister and other ministers think so, I agree, and I will issue an order to establish the East Palace as soon as possible. All ministers, please get up!"

The ministers bowed and stood up, but Prime Minister Chen and Shangshu still knelt down.

"Is there anything else the prime minister can do?"

Zhao Qingze seemed to have expected it a long time ago. Although he asked, there was no strange expression on his face.

"The old minister is guilty." Prime Minister Chen kowtowed heavily, and Chen Shangshu also kowtowed heavily on the ground.

"The old minister's granddaughter was valued by the royal family and married into the East Palace. However, she has had nothing to do in the past ten years. She really failed the love of the emperor and the queen mother, and also failed the emperor's attention. She is unworthy of being the emperor's first wife and empress."

Zhao Qingze's expression was unpredictable, but there was a smile on his face: "The Prime Minister's words are over!"

"Your Majesty, because of this matter, the old ministers are often terrified and sleepless at night. They feel that they have betrayed the royal family's fancy to the Chen family. The granddaughter Yuanxiang has been spoiled too much since she was a child, and it is difficult for her to be a mother. I beg you, don't make the granddaughter of the old minister! In addition, the old minister is old and can no longer benefit the community, please allow the old minister to return to his hometown."

"The prime minister is too modest!"

Sitting on the dragon chair, Zhao Qingze didn't react too much to what Prime Minister Chen said, which was almost shocking. He just looked at the other courtiers, and asked aloud: "What do you think of Prime Minister Chen? What did you say?"

The courtiers had all turned into wooden figures, their heads bowed and they dared not speak.

They couldn't tell what the emperor meant, and they couldn't tell whether Prime Minister Chen was genuine or fake. What if he wanted to retreat and go along at this time, he would be courting death.

The best way is not to open your mouth to talk, it will be useless at any rate.

Whoever speaks is a fool.

It's just that no one in the court expected that someone would actually come out and be an idiot.

Ding Guohou took a few steps forward, knelt down on the ground, and said, "Your Majesty, since the Prime Minister has requested so much, please allow it!"

Ding Guohou couldn't hide his joy on his face, isn't this a pillow given to him by sleepiness?As soon as his woman sent a letter saying that she wanted to seize the throne, the people in Chen Yuanxiang's family were held back and said that she should not be made queen anymore. Chen Yuanxiang was not suitable. Her daughter has the highest status and the most favor, so she can only be her daughter. !

As for the imperial concubine who has a prince, he is not worried at all that his daughter's intelligence and means will not be able to handle it.

Zhao Qingze smiled after hearing Ding Guohou's words, but did not speak.

The courtiers were a little puzzled by the emperor's intentions, but they all shook their heads at Ding Guohou who was still kneeling on the ground happily, secretly thinking idiot!
Who doesn't know that your daughter is Liangdi of the Eastern Palace, how much you want to show your family's covetousness for the successor.

This matter, when it came time to retire from the court, Zhao Qingze still expressed that he would think twice.

After retiring from the imperial court, when everyone left, Zhao Qingze stepped down from the dragon chair, helped Prime Minister Chen who was kneeling on the ground, and said, "Grandfather and I went to the study together to have a good talk? Uncle also came together bring it on!"

Prime Minister Chen had no objection, and Chen Shangshu followed behind.

At noon that day, Prime Minister Chen was held back for lunch in fear, but when he walked out of the imperial study, he was helped out by Chen Shangshu.

(End of this chapter)