A Thousand Hills

Chapter 128

In fact, the emperor's eldest son's memorial was to enshrine the mother clan of the Eastern Palace, and the emperor's eldest son's memorial was very comprehensive. The Eastern Palace is not only the prince, but also the princess.However, everyone seems to have focused their attention on the matter of the crown prince and mother clan.The main reason is that the family of the Crown Princess is too bright. The Crown Princess is the daughter of the Duke of Wu. Counting up to three generations, it is the father of the Crown Princess, Lord Wu, and the grandfather of the Crown Princess—the old Duke who passed away, and the old country who passed away earlier. The father of the father.Even Tweeting is just a false title.

Of course, tweets are generally false titles.

However, the prince's mother clan...

You must know that the prince's biological mother was the Empress Hu Shi of the second day of Emperor Mu Yuan. Hu Shi was promoted to the post by Emperor Mu Yuan before his death. She was not blessed to live in Fengyi Palace for a day and a half before passing away.

On weekdays, everyone talks about the Crown Prince’s mother’s family being Cheng’en Gong’s mansion, but now after the eldest son of the emperor proposes to favor the Prince’s mother’s family, everyone calculates, no, Empress Hu’s father is not Cheng’en Gong, Empress Hu’s father is today’s The elder brother of Cheng Engong—the former Marquis Cheng En.The former Cheng Enhou's death was not very glorious, of course, this is people's speculation.The main reason is that the former Chengenhou died at the hands of Princess Fusheng. Not many people know the cause and effect of that incident, but the result is that the former Chengenhou was given to death in prison, and the former Chengenhou His eldest son was also injured and hadn't shown up for many years.After the death of the former Marquis Cheng En, Duke Cheng En fell on the head of Duke Cheng En.

The reason why people would infer that the cause of the former Marquis Cheng'en's death was disgraceful is that Emperor Mu Yuan had always been generous to Duke Cheng'en's mansion. When the former Marquis Cheng'en died, Emperor Mu Yuan had not yet been in charge, so it is easy to explain.But later, Emperor Mu Yuan was in charge, and Princess Fusheng passed away. After all these years, Emperor Mu Yuan did not rehabilitate the former Marquis Chengen, which is enough to see the truth, which is beyond ordinary guesses.

The eldest son of the emperor suddenly went to the court to ask the court to favor the mother family of the East Palace, which made many people recall the past.

Emperor Mu Yuan's disposal was very simple, and he ordered the cabinet to discuss the title.

The cabinet is difficult. Prime Minister Su has always been reticent and unmoved. Li Xiang, the second assistant, is now the Grand Tutor of the East Palace, and Feng Shangshu, the Shaofu of the East Palace, is also in the Ministry of Rites. The difficulty of the cabinet lies in the fact that the crown prince and his grandfather cannot avoid it. problem.

Although the crown prince said, "Taifu Shaofu only cares about being fair." But he compared his heart to his heart. After all, it was rare to see such a powerful person as the Empress Dowager Cheng who could kill her mother's family back then. Well, Empress Dowager Cheng doesn't have to bear it at all.Furthermore, a woman like Empress Dowager Cheng cannot be judged by common sense. There were rumors that Emperor Shizu died at her hands.His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is obviously not this kind of person, and the Crown Prince has just entered the East Palace, and it is time to save face.

Feng Shangshu is the Minister of the Ministry of Rites. He first said, "Tweeting the three generations of father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and the prince's natal family, Wu Guogong's mansion, can add some ceremonial titles as appropriate to show respect and favor. Here, His Royal Highness, alas, first accept the crime of Enhou." To be killed is a crime condemned by Princess Fusheng and His Majesty, this..." If this crime can be forgiven, it won't wait until now.The same goes for the eldest prince, what kind of memorial is this, isn't it adding to the confusion.

Li Xiang is also troubled here. Li Xiang glanced at Su Xiang who had closed his eyes and said softly, "Old Xiangye, what do you think is going to be here first? Since your Majesty ordered the cabinet to discuss it, we have to give it to His Majesty." The East Palace has an explanation."

Su was similar to an old monk who had become a monk, and after a long time, he said calmly, "I am the first crown prince, and many rules and etiquette are not complete. Feng Xiang has been in the Ministry of Rites for many years, and I just said that Tweeting is extended to the three clans of father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and father-grandfather of the Eastern Palace. Who, I don’t need to say more. Let’s submit the honorary title to His Majesty, and please give the honorary title to Emperor Shizu and the father of Shizu. I didn’t expect this at the time, and it is really an oversight by the cabinet.”

Feng Shangshu was a little confused, "Then, first Cheng Engong..."

Li Xiang immediately intercepted Feng Shangshu's words, and respectfully said to Su Xiang, "What the old Xiangye said is true." That's right, this kindness has always been only to the father's family, not to the mother's family, it is the crown princess here Tweeting her mother's family, that's also Tweeting the Crown Princess' father and her ancestors, not Tweeting the Crown Princess's grandmother.Since the beginning, there is no reason to favor the mother clan of the crown prince. If the prince wants to favor the mother clan, he has to wait until after he ascends the throne!It's really disrespectful for the prince to ascend the throne or something.Prime Minister Li suppressed his anxious thoughts, and discussed with Prime Minister Su, "Empress Xiao'an passed away many years ago, and now the East Palace is registered. The old man will look at it, let's draft the honorary title of Empress Xiao'an together. After all, Empress Xiao'an is the crown prince's biological mother." Well." Now it's not difficult to show kindness to the prince's mother, but it is also necessary to give the prince's birth mother a face.

Su Xiangdao, "The filial queen Chu is also the prince's aunt."

Li Xiangdao, "Then please play to Your Majesty, and honor the two empresses together."

Su Xiang nodded and closed his eyes again.

Li Xiang has been in the cabinet for many years, and he has seen Su Xiang's appearance a lot, and it is still unavoidable to be distressed at this time. He thought to himself, why does His Majesty like this Buddha!

The emperor's eldest son asked for the seal, so many people were uneasy, how many people were happy to see the success, and how many people watched with cold eyes.Even the eldest son of the emperor, who also gritted his teeth and bleeds, said this please seal the letter.

The Empress Dowager Hu in the palace knew about it, and praised the eldest son of the emperor for being sensible in front of Concubine Zhao. Concubine Zhao smiled, "He is also a father. He has learned to work with His Majesty in the past few years, and it seems that he has made progress."

Empress Dowager Hu treated Concubine Zhao very kindly, mainly because Empress Dowager Hu had been thinking about pardoning the crimes on her brother's head for many years, but the emperor's son was so tight-lipped that the Empress Dowager Hu failed to do so for many years.Now, taking advantage of the joy of establishing the crown prince, and the eldest prince personally submitting an order, it would be better if the matter is done in one go.

Empress Dowager Hu thought very well, and planned to talk to her son about it when she came over, beating and drumming.

Emperor Mu Yuan was a filial son, but fortunately he was a filial son with a normal mind. He was not stingy with his mother's offerings, but other things, especially when his mother made some demands on him, even if he was a filial son, he couldn't help thinking about it. Starting from the iron policy of the previous dynasty that "women are not allowed to participate in politics", although the old Mu's family broke this precedent long ago, his women not only have to participate in politics, but also have very long arms, but Emperor Mu Yuan would rather have the Empress Dowager Cheng and Princess Fusheng. That kind of meddling in politics doesn't want to face his mother's demands from time to time.

Because his mother didn't have any other request, it was just for her mother's Cheng'en Gongfu, and Emperor Mu Yuan knew what his mother was thinking without looking at it.Therefore, Empress Dowager Hu was waiting eagerly in the Charity Palace, but Emperor Mu Yuan didn't want to go there at all.Fortunately, in the afternoon, the cabinet came up with a title, and Su Xiang took the papers to plead guilty to Emperor Mu Yuan.Emperor Mu Yuan would not blame him, but Empress Dowager Hu was a little dumbfounded when she found out about it in the evening, and said regretfully, "No way, the Ai family thought they could restore your uncle's reputation."

Even if Emperor Mu Yuan was a filial son, he would be angry when his mother said this. Emperor Mu Yuan warned his mother bluntly, "I am still alive, and my mother should not mention this matter in the future."

Empress Dowager Hu has a limited IQ, but she has survived until now, apart from the fact that she had only one son and one daughter for the late emperor, she also has a special ability.Seeing her son's tone was wrong, Empress Dowager Hu flinched, and said timidly, "No, no." She could step down the steps herself, and said to her son with a soft tone, "If you can't do it, you can't do it. Those things outside Aijia didn't quite understand it, but it was just the petty thinking of some women. Whenever you said no, Aijia forced you. What are you saying about life and death? You are not trying to gouge out Aijia Heart. Follow your father at home, obey your husband when you get married, and obey your son when your husband dies. The Ai family will point at you for the rest of your life. If you have something good or bad, the Ai family will no longer live." He cried for a while.

Empress Dowager Hu cried, and Emperor Mu Yuan couldn't pursue it any further, he just said, "The queen mother is honored."

Empress Dowager Hu said, "Aijia means worrying about family affairs. Hey, the third princess is not young. If you love your daughter, you want to stay for a few more years, but you also have to think about the girl's family. You have to get married. The third princess In-laws, do you know what's going on in your heart?"

In a blink of an eye, her old man picked up his mood and started talking about the third princess's husband's family.

The third princess's in-law's family was just an introduction to change the topic. The atmosphere between the pair of supreme mother and son finally became more harmonious, and Empress Dowager Hu breathed a sigh of relief.On the second day, the imperial court issued a decree to extend favor to the three generations of the concubine's father and ancestors, and at the same time give honorary titles to the two empresses who passed away, and also honorary titles to Emperor Shizu and Emperor Shizu's father.As for Duke Cheng'en's Mansion, it was not mentioned in the decree at all.

Everyone was a little puzzled at first, but then they immediately understood that Tween was only involved in the father's family. If you want to add the title to the mother's family, it is not enough to sit on the crown prince.Only the supreme being in the world can take it for granted to bless one's own mother clan.This is where Cheng En Yijue comes from.Your family has a queen and a queen mother, so you are bestowed with grace.If your family produces a concubine, it will be like the Duke of Wu's mansion, where the three generations of your ancestors will be sealed, and some ceremonial guards will be added to show honor and favor. There will be no extra gifts such as titles.

The prince sat very firmly, without any strangeness or discomfort. Hearing this imperial decree, he still looked dignified and dignified, which disappointed the eldest prince.In fact, the crown prince knew the result of the cabinet’s agreement yesterday. Don’t think that the crown prince will be disappointed. In fact, the crown prince’s biological mother died of illness not long after he was born. As for his grandfather who died of a crime, the crown prince has never seen him I've met once, my mother's family also has cousins, but I haven't heard which one is particularly outstanding.The prince didn't even see Hu's parents and children, let alone any deep feelings.Unfortunately for the crown prince, it is not honorable to have a grandfather who has been convicted, but the officials have persuaded him. Xu Ning and Xu Bangyan said the most blatantly, "In the past, the Cheng family was convicted, and no one dared to commit crimes." Doubt the authority of Empress Shizu."

The crown prince doesn't even have a city mansion like this.

Therefore, the prince's perfect performance really satisfied the courtiers, and Emperor Mu Yuan was also quite satisfied, thinking that it is my son after all, he has always been so sensible.

The crown prince is perfect, but the eldest son is the one who is disappointed.

The eldest son of the emperor said, "The second child is really good at pretending."

Zhao Lin said indifferently, "Most of the cabinet ministers work in the Eastern Palace, and this decree is nothing more than a favor to the Eastern Palace. There is no reason not to let the Eastern Palace know. Since the Eastern Palace knows, of course it will calm down and suffer today. It is Your Highness, I am too anxious .”

The emperor's eldest son will present this memorial because of the man in front of him.Zhao Lin's surname is Zhao, and it is said that he is a distant relative of Zhao Guogong's mansion. How far away is this relative, but it is not too far away. It was only about 500 years ago.The crown prince won the second place in Xu Ning Xu's ranking, and the eldest son of the emperor occasionally said some bitter words, but since Zhao Lin reminded him, the eldest son of the emperor will not be angry with the prince again. The main reason is that Xu Ning is not second in the ranking, but Zhao Lin is The champion of this subject.

Zhao Lin, Zhao Zhuangyuan.

Zhao Zhuangyuan was not assigned to serve in the six ministries after the Imperial Academy was disbanded, nor did he go to the East Palace as an official like Xu Ning and Xu Bangyan. Instead, he went straight to the ranks and became Emperor Mu Yuan's apprentice. Juan was very favored by Emperor Mu Yuan. Emperor Mu Yuan liked to ask him to draw up imperial decrees, and he also liked that his hands were flying white, so he simply put them in front of the imperial court to listen to them. Therefore, Zhao Zhuangyuan became a celebrity in the imperial court.

Such Zhao Zhuangyuan actually got the eldest son of the emperor on the line, how could he not make the eldest son secretly happy?In addition, Zhao Zhuangyuan is very insightful, and the eldest son of the emperor, who has always been somewhat reckless, actually obeys him.

Tweeting Donggong's idea was not thought up by the eldest son of the emperor, it was entirely the idea of ​​Zhao Zhuangyuan.

Zhao Zhuangyuan appeased the Eldest Prince with just a few words, and the Eldest Prince hated him, "I hate that Father is being deceived by this villain."

Zhao Zhuangyuan smiled, "Your Highness doesn't think His Majesty doesn't know?"

The eldest prince let out a long sigh and stopped talking.

Zhao Zhuangyuan said, "Your Highness, why bother to sigh? Forgive me for speaking bluntly. Your Highness cares about your heart. Your Highness is also a person who has an eldest son. In the future, when the princess gives birth to a son, which one will your Highness inherit?"

The eldest prince glared at Zhao Zhuangyuan, but Zhao Zhuangyuan just smiled warmly and spoke secretly.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Guogong wrote a letter, asking His Majesty to entrust the princes.

(End of this chapter)