A Thousand Hills

Chapter 241

Although Princess Ningrong is not a master of power and tactics, she was born in the royal family and has seen many ups and downs. It is still possible to let her son return to the imperial capital.

Princess Ning Rong did not carry out the memorial archway of Old Madam Shou'an, and she entered the palace by herself, not to ask Queen Mother Hu to speak, but to Emperor Mu Yuan who went directly to Zhaode Palace to ask for an audience.Emperor Mu Yuan was not very willing to see Princess Ningrong. He had been the emperor all these years, and he felt from the beginning to the end that he and Princess Ningrong were not in the same way. What can they say when they talk?

Emperor Mu Yuan could probably guess the reason for Princess Ningrong's visit, thinking that Princess Ningrong might have come to cry and plead for Marquis Nan'an.Emperor Mu Yuan said to his servant, "Speak to Princess Dachang, please ask her to talk to the queen mother first, and I will go there in a while."

The servant Zheng Jia went out quickly and came back quickly, said, "The Eldest Princess said that if His Majesty is not free, she will wait outside."

Although Emperor Mu Yuan didn't like Princess Ningrong, he really couldn't ask Princess Ningrong to wait outside, so he said, "Princess Ningrong, please come in."

Emperor Mu Yuan was still polite to Princess Ningrong, this is old and senior, so Emperor Mu Yuan ordered his servant to help Princess Ningrong to salute, put down the imperial pen in his hand, smiled affectionately, "Auntie sit down "Waiting for the palace servants to serve tea, Emperor Mu Yuan said, "Auntie is here, but do you have something to tell me?"

Princess Ning Rong didn't really have a good impression of Emperor Mu Yuan. These two people belonged to the type of looking at each other and hating each other, but there was no way, everyone still had to look like an affectionate aunt and nephew.Eldest Princess Ning Rong was unexpected by Emperor Mu Yuan this time, she neither cried nor defended, she straightened her back and said directly, "I came here to ask Your Majesty to call Nan'an back to the court."

Emperor Mu Yuan said, "I'm afraid that my aunt heard some bad words, which made my aunt unhappy."

Princess Ningrong waved her hand, "I've been saying things that I don't mean all my life, I'm old now, let's say a few words from my heart today." In the past, Emperor Mu Yuan really looked down on Princess Ningrong's IQ, but These words made Emperor Mu Yuan treat Princess Ningrong a little differently.I heard Princess Ning Rong continue, "Your Majesty has always taken care of her natal family. These years, the Cheng'en Mansion has no shortage of power. I have watched Your Majesty grow up. I know how much Your Majesty treats the Cheng'en Mansion." It is out of affection for foreign families. Your Majesty's temper likes those who are capable. Among the descendants of Duke Cheng'en, the one who makes His Majesty look the most favored is Nan'an. His Majesty treats him, confers him an official title, and bestows a title on his intention. The Hu clan had a prince and concubine from the Nan'an lineage. Even if Jingjiang wants to win over Nan'an, that's the way it is. I have a utilitarian nature, and I think so in my heart, so I just say it. Don't say anything. In the position of prince, Jingjiang has more than a dozen sons, and Nan'an is just a nephew, so he can make Nan'an king? I don't believe such words. Thinking about it, His Majesty doesn't believe in Nan'an, and he will not let him preside over Jiangnan. It's useless to believe in Nan'an, and I believe in Nan'an. The country belongs to your majesty, but the court belongs to hundreds of officials. If your majesty wants to be a wise king, you can't stop the courtiers from discussing. It's okay here in the imperial capital. Far away from Jiangnan, His Majesty can control the public opinion of the imperial court, but what about Jiangnan? Jingjiang will not let go of this opportunity. The estrangement between Nan'an and Wu Guogong has become a fact. Jingjiang only needs to send a piece of clothes to Nan'an today, and send a letter to Nan'an tomorrow. , the upper class in the south of the Yangtze River is filthy."

"Originally, as long as the crown prince is here, the situation in the south of the Yangtze River should be stabilized, but the crown prince should never have done so, and he got sidetracked." Princess Ning Rong sighed, "At the beginning, when the first emperor established the country and had no children for many years, there was Taking Jingjiang as the reserve. Later, His Majesty was born, and His Majesty was the only son of the late emperor, and He became His Majesty's successor. But when the late Emperor passed away, His Majesty was only five years old, while Jingjiang was an adult. At that time, the Empress was a little hesitant. The Empress asked The first emperor said, "The Lord is suspicious of the small country, and the country is in trouble." After hearing this, Ning Ping and her mother said, "The son and minister are still alive, and the country will last for thousands of years." After Ning Ping said this, she will indeed assist His Majesty in the future. Until His Majesty takes charge."

"I won't talk about the grievances here, but this is the weight of the royal family's words. Today, Donggong wrote a letter saying that Nan'an had selfish intentions and delayed the war opportunity. If the person who said this was Wu Guogong, I would not come here to remonstrate with His Majesty. Since the prince said so, I waited at home for a few days, and the situation in the court is not good for Nan'an. Although I don't like him, she is his mother after all. I can only come here and beg His Majesty to let Nan'an return to the court."

Emperor Mu Yuan said in a deep voice, "I don't doubt the employment, and I don't need to doubt the person. Since I entrusted Jiangnan to Nan'an, I naturally trust him. Other things, I will naturally take care of it. Auntie doesn't have to worry about it."

This sentence is not enough to send Princess Ning Rong away.Princess Ningrong said, "We are four brothers and sisters. In terms of qualifications, I am the worst. Fortunately, I have lived for a long time and know some things. Back then, the reason why the emperor chose Jingjiang as the second brother's fief Originally, it was because the ancestral home of the British government was in Fujian, and it was adjacent to the fiefdom of Jingjiang, so Jingjiang could be deterred. But later, the British government became big, and the imperial sister would not tolerate him. Jiangnan is no longer restricted. Jiangnan was not originally Jingjiang’s Jiangnan. It was originally the domain of the king of Jiangnan, Wu Guogong and Zhao Guogong are both prominent and wealthy families in Jiangnan, and it is a place in any province. Discord between governors and governors is a big problem."

"Your Majesty has always been wise, allow me to say a few more words, if there is anything you need to grow old, Your Majesty just speak up." Eldest Princess Ning Rong laughed at herself, "Now that some people talk about Nan'an, I'm afraid there will be people who will talk about me in the future."

Emperor Mu Yuan immediately said, "If there is such a villain, I will definitely not tolerate it! Don't worry, Auntie, you just have to live a good life, and whoever makes you unhappy, just tell me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Eldest Princess Ning Rong bowed and said, "I have bothered Your Majesty for a long time. Your Majesty is busy with state affairs. I will go to the Palace of Mercy to visit the Empress Dowager, and I will go back home." Saying this, he got up and left.

Emperor Mu Yuan ordered someone to send Eldest Princess Ningrong to the Mercy Palace, and said, "The queen mother often thinks of my aunt, and my aunt is free, so just come into the palace, and you old people can talk about it together."

Eldest Princess Ningrong smiled, she was polite, and she was supported by her little servant to go to the Mercy Palace.

Empress Dowager Hu is still the same, knowing that this old lady has always favored her natal family. Of course, Empress Dowager Hu has always favored Donggong, so everyone tacitly did not tell her about the disharmony between Donggong and Nan'anhou.Anyway, it's useless for her to know, it's nothing more than messing around.

Empress Dowager Hu is now talking about the sixth prince, and she was also happy to see Princess Ning Rong, and said with a smile, "I'm talking about you, now I don't like to come to Ai's house anymore."

Princess Ningrong smiled and said, "If it's hot today, go out lazily. Your Majesty is doing well." Speaking of Princess Ningrong, she was born with a noble and good life, but the only thing in her life that she thinks is better than her is Hu The queen mother, this old lady has been confused for decades, but she was lucky enough to give birth to a son, and she will have everything.

The sister-in-law and sister-in-law had some intimate words, and the Queen Mother Hu talked about the sixth prince, "How long has it been? It is said that the sixth son is not comfortable and sent to Huangzhuang to recuperate. Alas, what kind of illness should I go to Huangzhuang to take care of? How many imperial physicians in the imperial capital?" No? Besides, even if Lao Liu is not feeling well, he should ask his daughter-in-law to serve him, but the emperor would rather ask that little goblin to go with Lao Liu instead." Concubine Liu was in front of Empress Dowager Hu when she heard Empress Hu say Her son, Concubine Liu, was thinking about how to ask Queen Mother Hu for favor, so that she could talk to His Majesty and let her son back quickly.As a result, before Concubine Liu could say this, she heard Queen Mother Hu name "Little Fairy", and then complained to her, "You too, there are not many outstanding palace people in the palace, just ask them to serve the old lady." Sixth, you have to pick sensible ones, why choose vixen only for the sixth son, fortunately you are still your own mother." Concubine Liu said with a sigh of relief, unable to get up or down, so she had to swallow the bitterness silently.

Princess Ningrong answered, "This vixen can't tell, Concubine Liu may have been deceived by the vixen, she just didn't pay attention." These words sounded like pleading for Concubine Liu, but it was true. The fact that Concubine Liu fainted.

Sure enough, Empress Dowager Hu continued, "Concubine Liu, she loves to talk, she looks shrewd, but she is actually confused."

Concubine Liu really wanted to die.

Since Eldest Princess Ningrong came, Empress Dowager Hu wanted to keep her for dinner. During lunch, Emperor Mu Yuan specially ordered someone to bring some dishes over. After noon, Eldest Princess Ningrong left the palace and returned home.

Not long after Princess Ning Rong returned to the mansion, Cheng Li went to ask to see her. Many years later, Cheng Li has changed from a young scholar back then to a refined middle-aged man today. Cheng Li looked at Princess Ning Rong's expression and said, "Your Highness, just Don't worry, His Majesty will be right sooner or later."

Eldest Princess Ningrong leaned on the cool couch with a slanted body, and said, "When Nan'an went to Jiangnan, I also said that the eldest in his family is also working as a servant, and the second child is also at the age to be a servant, why not Take the children to practice together. Now it seems that he did not take the children at the time, he also had considerations." Parents, wives and children all stayed in the imperial capital, and there are still many rumors that they wanted to take the sons to the south of the Yangtze River. Today's situation I'm afraid it's more dangerous.Cheng Li said, "Your Majesty has predicted the matter beforehand, and I am afraid that he is already prepared to return to the court."

Princess Ningrong let out a long sigh, "It's a pity that Sanlang's business in Jiangnan this year has all been at the expense of Donggong."

Cheng Li sneered, "In the past few decades, this is the first time I have opened my eyes and seen a prince who is fighting for merit with his courtiers."

Princess Ningrong said, "I'm just wondering, where did Duke Wu come to be so sure that the East Palace must win?"

"The Jiangnan faction was originally headed by Ning Guogong. Later, Ning Guogong was killed by the former British government, and they followed the lead of the British male horse. Until the British government fell, Wu Guogong and Zhao Guogong rose up. The titles of Wu and Zhao's second government were to be reduced. , Their two governments did not fall but rose after the British government's genocide. I am afraid that they participated in the downfall of the British government." Cheng Li said indifferently, "Originally, from the perspective of Wu Guogong, it shouldn't be done to encourage the governor of the Eastern Palace. It's about Jiangnan. But in recent years, the fifth prince has been too popular. Princess Xie has long been a famous and powerful person. The fifth prince is very willing to listen to her. Don't look at the marriage between the Duke of Wu and the Xie family. Xie Moru also chose Wu's daughter is accompanying the princess of the mansion, but in the final analysis, how can the Xie family be the master of Princess Xie? If the fifth prince is really called to take over, there is no guarantee that Princess Xie will not turn over old scores in the future."

"Eastern Palace gains power, the title of the boss is hard to guarantee." Princess Ningrong said with emotion, "One day the fifth boss will take the position, we are afraid that it will be hard for us."

"Which of the people who are gaining power in the court has not participated in the old British case and the matter of governing personally with His Majesty. Princess Xie will not take revenge on all the people in the court one by one. Even Xie's family, I am afraid it will not be clean. Your Highness and Princess Xie have a mediocre relationship. , the fourth prince's mansion has always been close to the fifth prince's mansion, and besides, the fifth prince himself is not a puppet. But, from now on, His Highness must never offend Princess Xie again."

Eldest Princess Ningrong smiled wryly, "How dare I offend her, I'm afraid I won't lose face enough." She actually didn't like her third son, Nan'anhou, and Nan'anhou was not very close to her as his mother, but the worldly affairs That's it, those who are close or not, the Marquis of Nan'an is in trouble, she has to solve it.In the future, among these sons, the one she can rely on most will be this unpopular third son.

Eldest Princess Ningrong looked out the window at a blooming rose, feeling that she had been looking forward to her brother's success all her life, and now that the war in the south of the Yangtze River was about to break out, why did she feel faintly heavy in her heart?
This life, my life, husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren... In the end, that's it.

(End of this chapter)