The Biography of Concubine Wen Xi in Qing Palace

Chapter 739 Restoring the Crown Prince
Heeding Wanyu's words, Yinzhen began to conspire with the Tong clan after leaving the Yonghe Palace.

Tong Guowei was cunning and scheming, and it coincided with Wanyu's thoughts, and the implementation of this matter was very smooth.

On the other hand, most of the emperor's care for Yinreng in the past few days was in the eyes of the courtiers. They only thought that the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty knew about the restoration of Yinreng as the crown prince, so on November 47, Kangxi [-] , Called the Manchu and Han civil and military ministers, and asked everyone to choose one of the elder brothers as the new prince.

The emperor sat on the dragon chair, not angry but pretentious: "Now if I want to re-establish the crown prince, I must follow the suggestions recommended by my lovers. You don't have to be restrained, just speak freely."

When these words fell, it was Tong Guowei who took the lead and said: "I think that eighth elder brother is famous for his virtuous princes, so he can take on a heavy responsibility."

His words opened up the chatterbox of the officials, and all civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty almost overwhelmingly supported Li Yinsi as the crown prince.

The emperor originally thought that even if Yinfeng didn't look at it anymore, after being the prince for so many years, there would always be courtiers who would jump out to speak for him.But it was unexpected, but it was Yin Si who won the hearts of the people.

Therefore, I can't help feeling suspicious.

It is said that Yin worshiped among the princes, so he is really not outstanding.

There are very few military exploits, and his political achievements are mediocre. He has done a few errands for drafting orders, but he just does not seek meritorious deeds but seeks no faults.

But how can such a prince who is mediocre in the eyes of the emperor, even inferior to the fourth elder brother Yinzhen, win the support of so many veterans?
Where did his good popularity come from?

This morning, the emperor didn't ask why there were so many ministers, he just looked a little hesitant and dismissed them hastily.

Later at night, when Wannai went to the Qianqing Palace to attend the bedchamber, the emperor chatted with her about this matter, Wannai just smiled and said leisurely: "Eighth elder brother is supported by so many courtiers, it doesn't mean that eighth elder brother is a man. The quality is precious, and the virtues are good? The emperor should be happy, right?"

The emperor straightened the sleeves of his pajamas, his brows were still furrowed, and he said: "I just don't understand, when did Lao Ba become so popular? Could it be because of the few words of the executed demon Zhang Mingde?"

Wan Yu said: "The emperor asked the ministers what they meant, and the ministers also told their own thoughts truthfully. How can you see what the emperor means, that you don't like to make eighth elder brother the crown prince?"

"If the recommendation of three or two people is justifiable, there must be hidden thoughts behind such overwhelming rhetoric." Doubts gradually appeared in the emperor's eyes, and he said worriedly: "I'm afraid that the old man is far from what I want. Think as simple as that."

He said, taking advantage of the bright moonlight, he took Wanyu's hand, met her eyes, and said a little tiredly: "Wan'er, I am so tired. I have never been so tired as I am now. In the past, for state affairs, Even if it's Yu Jia's personal expedition, I feel high-spirited and comfortable. But now because of these children, I am exhausted physically and mentally. People say that there are many children and many enemies, and there are no children and no daughters sitting on the lotus flower. I only thought it was funny when I first heard it , who doesn't like the joy of children and grandchildren? Looking at it now, it is really a wise saying."

He let out a long sigh, and his whole body seemed to fall like a mountain, without the slightest trace of the spirit of the emperor.

Wanyu kissed him lightly on the forehead, and comforted him softly: "In the final analysis, this matter is all because the position of the crown prince is uncertain, and the princes have their own thoughts that they shouldn't have. It's their fault, but I don't care about it." Blame them. The emperor gave birth to them, and they are the sons of dragons. They all have the opportunity to become dragons. Now the emperor is undecided and his attitude is unclear, so it will naturally arouse their imagination. In fact, the emperor has already figured out how to solve the current predicament. ?”

The emperor looked at her with raised eyebrows, a faint light flashed in his eyes: "Do you know what I'm thinking?"

Wanyu shook her head and smiled slightly: "The emperor's heart, how dare the concubine presume? The concubine will only stand behind the emperor and silently support the emperor's decision. Just do what you think in your heart. You are a wise emperor, so you don't need A lot of worries."

The emperor sighed and said: "It can be abolished and restored, how can I give an explanation to the former court officials?"

"Since the emperor can't find the reason, he will push this matter to others."

"Another person?" The emperor frowned and asked, "What does Wan'er mean?"

Wan Lai cupped her hands and bowed to the sky, and said devoutly, "Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang loved Yinreng the most during her lifetime. The Empress Dowager and Empress Renxiao are still there, so they will naturally speak out to dissuade them. But now that they are gone, how can we stop them?"

She paused for a while, then changed the topic and said: "It is very reasonable to say that raising a son is a hundred years old and worrying about 99 years. It is like a concubine who dreamed of Er Niang last night. Er Niang passed away for many years, and now the dream See, in the dream, he is still exhorting his concubine thousands of times, and he has endless heart. It is conceivable that Empress Renxiao is also like this."

Wan Lai's words are tactful, but she doesn't interfere with the government affairs in every sentence, but she is above the government affairs in every sentence. After listening to her words, the emperor's depression eased, and he smiled and fell asleep in the quilt.

Early the next morning, the emperor summoned the kings and ministers to discuss matters.

Halfway through the discussion, he looked sad and said: "Since Yinfeng was abolished, I often saw Empress Xiaozhuang and Empress Xiaoren in my dreams, and I was not happy, which made me feel very uneasy. All lovers know that Empress Xiaozhuang was the closest I love Yinreng as a grandson, and Empress Renxiao even lost her life because of giving birth to Yinreng. Both of them are my close relatives, and I see that the two of them are uneasy, and I feel uneasy in my heart."

The emperor glanced at the expressions of the ministers, seeing that they were all moved by what he said, and then said: "I think that after many days of medical treatment, the abolished prince Yinfeng has been cured, his madness has been cured, and his nature has recovered, so he can be reinstated as a prince. It is an important task. In addition to eliminating traitors and sycophants, and having ministers to assist me, I feel at ease. I don’t know what all the lovers think?" ①
When the ministers saw the emperor uttering such emotional and reasonable words, how dare they not betray the emperor's face?

Only Nuonuo is right, according to what the emperor said.

On the 48nd of the first month of the 22th year of Kangxi, the emperor restored Yinreng as the crown prince, and sent officials to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, ancestral temples, and Sheji.On the tenth day of the third month, Wen Da and Li Guangdi, the great scholars, were appointed as the chief envoys, and Zhang Tingyu, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and Mu Helun, the Zuodu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, were the deputy envoys.

Fu Ning'an, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, was the chief envoy, and Tietu, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, was the deputy envoy to hold the festival. Shi's book of treasures was granted, and he was re-appointed as the crown prince and concubine.On the same day, Jin Yinzhi, Yinzhen, and Yinqi were named princes, Jin Yinyou, and Yin were named county kings, and Yinzhen, Yinzhen, and Yinzhen were all conferred the titles of beizi.

The prince's party members were annihilated early in the morning, and after being abolished and re-established, although Yinfeng is still the prince, the situation in the court has changed. He, the prince, is also sitting on pins and needles every day, fearful.

　Remark ①: What Emperor Kangxi said to his ministers when he was the crown prince of Fuyinreng, recorded in the manuscript of Qing history

　　Remark ②: On the 48nd of the first month of the 22th year of Kangxi, the second son of the emperor, Yinreng, was restored to the throne.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)