A Thousand Hills

Chapter 344

Empress Dowager Hu is not the usual kind of chatting and complaining at all. She was really scared, and said to Princess Wenkang, "I thought that girl was not good-looking. Look at her eyes. It was carved out of the same mold as your imperial grandmother. Alas, people say that feng shui turns around. When your imperial grandmother was alive, she wanted to give the throne to Jingjiang. Today there is such a girl entangled with the fifth child again, our royal family, why can’t we break free from this spell.” He started to cry as he spoke, and then became seriously ill.

Empress Dowager Hu's illness directly delays the crown prince's ceremony!

The auspicious day for the crown prince's grand ceremony is in March, when the lukewarm spring breeze is blowing. The Queen Mother Hu fell down like this. Although the grand ceremony will not be delayed because of the Queen Mother Hu's illness, the Queen Mother Hu is so sick, the fifth prince You can't just go to the crown prince regardless of the life and death of Queen Mother Hu.Even if the courtiers had such intentions, the fifth prince would not agree. He was always filial and would suffer from sickness. He also said, "March is not the only auspicious day, and it won't be too late to give a big gift after the emperor's grandmother is well."

It is to worry the ministers to death.

What worried the Five Princes Party even more was that the Empress Dowager Hu fell ill, and Xie Moru would go to the palace to serve the sick because of love and etiquette. Xie Moru would not go, causing controversy.So, Xie Moru went, and when she went, she directly killed the Empress Dowager Hu.Even Princess Wenkang said, "Erlang's daughter-in-law heard that she is not well, and you have to take care of all the affairs of the house, so you should go back first."

Xie Moru had no choice but to go back to the mansion, and asked the eldest daughter-in-law Wu Zhen and the third daughter-in-law Chu to perform filial piety on behalf of Empress Dowager Hu.

In fact, among the people around Empress Dowager Hu, Princess Zong Wenkang also had a harmonious relationship with Xie Moru, and even Princess Yongfu, who had always been at odds with her, had already turned around, not to mention Princess Changtai, Third Princess, Fourth Princess, Fifth Princess, etc. People, even if they have different friendships with Xie Moru, but no one has a bad relationship with Xie Moru.Together with the two concubines Zhao and Xie in the palace, the five princes are listed as the East Palace, Concubine Xie would not want others to be crown concubines; for example, Concubine Zhao, unless she is dizzy, she will not be there for the sake of Erlang's daughter-in-law Zhao Shi. Offending Xie Moru at this time, even Emperor Mu Yuan's favorite Zhao Chongyi also benefited from Xie Moru. Even if it was for her own son, Zhao Chongyi would stand by Xie Moru's side.The entire harem will not be in trouble with Xie Moru, but the more so, the more difficult this situation is.

Queen Mother Hu is not pretending to be sick, she is really sick.

What's worse is that Xie Moru still doesn't know the illness of Empress Dowager Hu, how come seeing her is like seeing a ghost?Fortunately, the news did not keep her waiting for long.However, Princess Changtai found it difficult to speak, Xie Moru dismissed the maid, and Princess Changtai whispered into Xie Moru's ear, Xie Moru lightly stroked the armrest of the soft couch with one hand, and said with a smile that was not a smile, "When I was young, I always When my grandmother went out, some people said that I was born like my grandmother Fusheng Princess. Later, the Queen Mother said that I looked like my great-grandmother. It is strange to say that, for example, His Royal Highness is not like a person with a straight root, but I am a person with a foreign surname. , this is based on blood lineage, it’s not too big, right?”

Princess Changtai sighed, "The emperor's grandmother is old, and she is also confused and timid, so I have to ask you to take care of her."

Xie Moru didn't have to worry about it, although she was willing to die with Queen Mother Hu, but Emperor Mu Yuan was his own son, and he was filial to Queen Mother Hu, so naturally he couldn't just sit back and watch his mother be scared to death by Xie Moru.Fortunately, Emperor Mu Yuan didn't forget his own father's identity. I don't know what method he used. Anyway, Queen Mother Hu is getting better day by day. .”

The fifth prince's appointment ceremony was held as scheduled.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and said to themselves, the old lady finally understood.

It took two months to prepare for the ceremony of establishing a crown prince, but it only took one day to actually hold it. Needless to say, the ceremony was cumbersome and complicated, and it also had a different kind of solemnity.The family of the five princes moved into the East Palace in advance, and Emperor Mu Yuan chose an auspicious day early to bring his ministers to sacrifice to Heaven and Earth, Taimiao, Sheji, and Empress Xian Chu, Empress Hu, and Empress Su, and then held a formal canonization ceremony in Zhaode Hall.The principal envoy was Prime Minister Su, and the deputy envoys were Liu Fufeng and Marquis of Nan'an. Although Emperor Mu Yuan was hesitant about whether Liu Fufeng had some inconvenience in his legs and feet, Liu Fufeng immediately said that his legs had improved greatly after being diagnosed and treated by Xia Qingcheng's genius doctor. He won't delay the business. He is in good health for this mission.On the day of the ceremony, the principal and deputy envoys carried the crown prince's golden album and treasure seal to the East Palace. The envoy conferred the envoy on the envoy and the envoy conferred the treasure, and then the crown prince bowed to the royal stick representing the emperor as a thank you.In the end, Ce and Bao stayed with the Crown Prince, and this was where the Crown Prince's legal authority would lie in the future.The envoy took the royal staff back and returned to his command.The entire canonization ceremony is complete.Afterwards, Emperor Mu Yuan had to lead the princes, grandsons, dukes and earls and ministers to tell Queen Mother Hu about this matter, which was actually just a formality.Empress Dowager Hu has already gone through the canonization of the Prince Mourning, although the procedure is a little forgotten, fortunately, Princess Wenkang told her beforehand that although the canonization of the Fifth Prince made Empress Hu think of the Prince Mourning, her heart was a little sour. Can't show sadness.Empress Dowager Hu did not lose the chain here, saying that she knew.Then an edict was issued in the Zhaode Hall, and the five princes were designated as the crown princes of the imperial capital. Along with it, there were 33 graces bestowed by the emperor on the people, such as tax exemption, amnesty for death row prisoners, and so on. The joy of the heir is bestowed upon the world.

After the canonization ceremony, the Zhan Shifu was re-established. First, the prince mourned for his suicide. Many people in the Zhan Shifu were unlucky, and the Zhanshifu was also disbanded by Emperor Mu Yuan.Now that the new prince is established, it is natural to set up Zhan Shifu again, and Yu Chao chooses capable ministers to assist the prince in Zhan Shifu.

Emperor Mu Yuan was very nostalgic, so he gave Su Xiang to the new crown prince as the prince's tutor, and Li Xiang as the prince's young tutor, and said to the two, "It's good to help the prince."

The feelings of the two of them are quite difficult to understand. They both assisted the mourning prince. The ending of mourning the prince... Well, at least it shows that their assistance was not very successful.Today Emperor Mu Yuan asked them to assist the new crown prince, and there is always a feeling of gratitude in the hearts of the two of them.The two quickly expressed their gratitude and said that they would definitely work hard to assist the prince after death.

For other configurations of the Zhan Shifu, even though Zhang Changshi is still in Sichuan and has not returned, the seat of Zhan Shifu in the Zhan Shifu is reserved for Zhang Changshi, and Xue Changshi will take over the less Zhan Shifu. These two adults are only moderately talented. , their backgrounds are just ordinary, but their fate is really not to say, they are all old people who have followed the prince for many years, as long as they live long enough, they are really not afraid of losing their future.Li Jiujiang became a bachelor of Zuochunfang University, and even Xiao Tang got a sixth-rank Si Zhilang, who was promoted to a high-ranking official all at once. Xiao Tang was not used to it, and he hurried home to ask his father for advice. For a while, what is the use of this Si Zhilang.

Old Tang was so angry, his blood was tumbling, he thought, this kind of idiot can go to Zhan Shi's mansion to be an official, could it be because this kid often burns incense to the ancestors of gods.People, it really depends on luck.

Old Tang had no choice but to give advice to his son at home, and Xiao Tang suddenly realized, and said, "Handling impeachment and corrections sounds like a censor."

"You could say the same."

Xiao Tang said, "My official uniform will probably be issued soon." He was very excited when he was a sixth-rank official for the first time.

Old Tang said angrily, "Don't just focus on official uniforms. When you are in Zhan Shi's Mansion, it is better to work as an errand, and don't disappoint Your Highness's expectations."

"I know." Xiao Tang smiled, "It's really unexpected that His Highness has become the crown prince."

"What a fool. Your Highness has both ability and political integrity. Your Majesty is wise. Naturally, your Highness will be appointed as the prince." Although Old Tang did not get the post of chief and deputy envoy, but as a member of the Five Princelings, oh, now he has been promoted to a princeling, so is Old Tang. Very happy.In particular, several of the children and grandchildren are still working in official positions in other places, but the youngest son is a fool who has a foolish blessing and entered the Zhan Shifu in one step. I have passed the exam, and I have a future.Old Tang himself joined the cabinet, and felt that he would have no regrets in this life.

As soon as the new crown prince was established, the entire court was filled with joy and joy.The crown prince was established smoothly, and we have another goal to fight for. We are naturally happy that we had a good relationship with the crown prince before, thinking that following His Highness the crown prince will always have meat to eat.Even those who have a mediocre relationship with the prince can still work hard and try their best to gain a good impression in front of the prince.Of course, if you have a rift with the prince, you have to find a way to clear it up.

Fortunately, the crown prince is generous, and there is really no hostile person in the court, at most they are only mediocre.

I also know that if you are an enemy everywhere, they are just for themselves, and they can't let you, the crown prince, be canonized smoothly.And the fifth prince's canonization as the crown prince was the first to be nominated by his real name, the eldest prince, the fifth prince's former arch-enemy, so, what opponent would the fifth prince have in the court.

However, the fifth prince soon discovered that the Empress Dowager Hu was a thousand times more difficult than her opponent.

Empress Dowager Hu treats the fifth prince, no, she should be called the prince now, not only is she kind to the prince, but she loves the prince's children very much, and even the side concubines are also kind and pleasant, but she can't see Xie Moru.On the first day Xie Moru moved into the East Palace, he brought his side concubines to greet him, but the Empress Dowager Hu insisted on not seeing her, and everyone else did, except Xie Moru.Empress Dowager Hu said, "You are busy presiding over the East Palace, so let's ask sister Zhen to serve me here. You can go back first."

After the prince learned about this, he first comforted his wife, and then went to communicate with his emperor's father. Emperor Mu Yuan was silent for a while and said, "Your emperor's grandmother is about [-] years old. Old man, it is inevitable that she has a childish temper. When she was young, she was catching up with the ancestors. Empress Bingzheng, your daughter-in-law looks a bit like the empress of Shizu, your imperial grandmother is timid, so let's just see her for now."

The prince was dumbfounded when he heard that, and said, "In the past, daughters-in-law often went to the palace to pay their respects, isn't the emperor's grandmother well?"

Emperor Mu Yuan sighed, "In the past, your imperial grandmother was scared sick because of this, what can I do. At this old age, your daughter-in-law used to love to go to the Palace of Mercy."

"But if it is not relieved, will it continue to be like this?" the prince asked.

Emperor Mu Yuan said, "I have asked your aunt to calm you down slowly, but your imperial grandmother is getting old, so you have to take it slowly, don't be in a hurry."

Seeing that his father's complexion was not very good, the prince couldn't say anything more, so he had to go back to comfort his wife. The prince sighed, "There are such ridiculous things in this world." Pretend to be happy when you see someone who looks like your mother-in-law, who can scare half your life like Queen Mother Hu!
Xie Moru didn't take it seriously, "I already knew the reason for this. The Empress Dowager got sick first, and it was said that it scared me."

The prince quickly said, "Why didn't you tell me?"

"At that time, it was too late to wait for the Empress Dowager Da'an, and then there was the canonization ceremony of the Eastern Palace. We are going to move into the Eastern Palace. For everything, your canonization ceremony must always come first." Xie Moru said lightly.

The prince said, "Don't worry, I'll come up with a solution for this matter, so I won't see each other for the rest of my life. It's clear that you'll be fine when you enter the palace before."

Xie Moru didn't want to pour cold water on her husband, so she said, "In the past, when I entered the palace, it was only the concubine of the feudal prince who occasionally entered the palace. The queen mother knew that sooner or later I would leave the imperial capital with you. Now that you are the prince, I will be in charge of the Eastern Palace The queen mother is worried about the future."

The prince was speechless, and said for a while, "The emperor's grandmother thinks too far."

The corner of Xie Moru's lips curled into a sarcasm, and it was not only the Queen Mother who thought far ahead!

On the contrary, He Fu had just moved into the East Palace, and Wu Zhen gave birth to a son on the third day of March. Since then, the fifth prince and his wife have become grandfathers. The Lord of Princess Yongfu, even Empress Dowager Hu and Emperor Mu Yuan were quite happy.Empress Dowager Hu said, "This canonization gift is well presented, and it couldn't be more festive." It made people laugh.

The crown prince is already in the East Palace, and the court just thought of something, let the sixth emperor's grandson come back quickly, the sixth emperor's grandson is acting as the prince's vassal in the middle of Shu.Now that the crown prince has been canonized, the country and mountains will belong to the prince in the future, and the land of Shu will naturally be included in it, so there is no need for the six emperors and grandsons to guard Shu in person.Before the grandson of the six emperors returned to the imperial capital, a major case was involved in Shu.

This matter has nothing to do with Liu Lang, but Liu Lang can't ignore it, mainly because it involves the female apprentice of his aunt's uncle. Logically, apprentices are not important people, but Uncle Fang was very angry and invited Xue Xue The emperor presided over justice.It also involved Zhao Chongyi's mother's Zhao Landlord's family, as well as Li Zhongnan, the Governor of Central Shu, and others.Therefore, the matter is not elegant, the secret book that Liu Lang sent to his father, his father also told his grandfather in private.The prince said, "The female disciple of Uncle Fang's family is the chrysanthemum fairy girl who raises green chrysanthemums. Uncle Fang thinks highly of it. Hey, Uncle Fang heard that he has been a bachelor for these years. I wonder if he is interested in this fairy chrysanthemum girl. In addition, the Zhao and Li families all said that they wanted Juxian girl to enter the palace. Liu Lang said that after investigation, they searched for women from the local area, but they never heard that the father would accept concubines again. It is the father and the emperor who want to choose the concubine."

Emperor Mu Yuan's face was extremely ugly, and he said angrily, "A bunch of scum! Silverfish!" He also received a beauty offer from his elder son once. These bastards are not looking for beauties for him, they are obviously using his reputation to do illegal things, Bad his reputation!

Emperor Mu Yuan lived to this age, what he cared most about was his reputation and face!After letting the prince back down, Xuanlai immediately scolded the eldest son, and asked the eldest son sharply, did the eldest son ask Li Zhongnan to do the matter of recruiting women from the middle of Shu!

The eldest prince died unjustly, and the eldest prince pointed to heaven, "Son, I swear to the heavens, if this is what my son did, I will immediately tell my son to be hit by a thunderbolt, and he will die!" Zhong Nan did it, as a filial son, he could never confess his mother, but after making this poisonous oath, Emperor Mu Yuan also believed him, knowing that although this son is a bit reckless, he is still a man of measure, let alone a fisherman. Pleasure seekers.

However, Emperor Mu Yuan still reprimanded the First Prince a few words, telling him to associate with good people more in the future.Then, the third division tried the case of Li Zhongnan's forced recruitment of civilian women in the name of the emperor.As for Li Zhongnan's position as the governor, it was naturally changed.

Emperor Mu Yuan was so angry that he could almost imagine what Fang Zhaoyun would say to Master Xue on his calm and clear face.

If it is really a fairy, it is worth grabbing, just such a village girl who grows chrysanthemums, Emperor Mu Yuan would not like it when he thinks about it. Not only did he bear the notoriety for nothing, but he was also ashamed to be thrown in front of the old man, which is simply unbearable!

Let Xie Moru know about this case, Xie Moru only said, "They have such long hands that they reached out to uncle."

"Isn't it? Uncle has been alone for many years, and it's easy to have a sweetheart, but this happened. You pack up some things that the women's family can use, and I will go to pick up Liulang and bring them to Juxian. The girl is overwhelmed." The fifth prince felt that he had to make up for Miss Juxian, which also gave Uncle Fang a full face.

Ever since I found out that Uncle Fang was in Shuzhong, I haven't lost contact with him in the past few years.Of course, it was Xie Moru who sent things here, and Uncle Fang didn't say anything, so it could be said that there was no exchange.Although Xie Moru didn't have any feelings for this uncle, but someone bullied her uncle, it was obvious that she didn't take her seriously, and had to stand up for Uncle Fang, and now he had to give something, Xie Moru said, "Your Highness is really generous .”

The prince smiled and said, "Where are these words?"

"I've never seen it before, and it's not much different from a stranger. I sent someone, but he didn't reply. When something happened, he didn't send someone to find Liulang and Xingyun, but asked Emperor Xue to come forward... It seems that he has more trust in Emperor Xue than I do..." Xie Moru said indifferently, "I just look at it for my mother's sake."

The prince persuaded her, "Uncle Fang has been away for many years, maybe he doesn't want to cause trouble for us."

Xie Moru let out an "oh", and didn't want to talk about it any more.

But Aunt Du Juan seemed hesitant to speak in front of Xie Moru. If Xie Moru asked, Aunt Du Juan might have a lot to say, but Xie Moru didn't ask a word, just said, "I am me, The uncle of the Fang family is the uncle of the Fang family, aunt, don't forget this."

Aunt Du Juan's face was slightly trembling, and she responded respectfully, "This servant is confused."

Xie Moru waved his hand and told her to back off.Since Uncle Fang invited Emperor Xue out, there is no need to worry about the lawsuit.On the contrary, the eldest prince was quite annoyed by being implicated for no reason, and he specially summoned Zhao Guogong to the mansion for questioning. Zhao Guogong was worthy of being the eldest prince's pro-grandfather, and it was almost a promise from heaven and earth that Li Zhongnan would never let Li Zhongnan search for the daughters of the people. The prince said coldly, "I hope that what my grandfather told me is true. Now that this matter has been brought to the court, they think that the imperial court's selection of palace officials will damage the reputation of my father. Now the third division has rushed to Sichuan."

Zhao Guogong's complexion changed slightly, and he blurted out and asked, "Why are you here?"

The eldest prince thought to himself, it's not that the screwer made things worse by not being able to live up to his expectations. It is right for the emperor to accept beauties, but those beauties must also be willing, how can there be such a clear grab!It was hard to say these words, so the First Prince smiled coldly and said nothing.

Although Zhao Guogong was stubborn in front of the eldest prince, he still asked his son when he got home, and Zhao Shizi even said that he had nothing to do with this matter.Zhao Guogong felt relieved, and said to his son, "I originally wanted to take advantage of the celebration of the establishment of the crown prince, and now I will let you take over the title, but another incident happened in the middle of the court. Hey, wait a little longer."

Zhao Shizi quickly said, "Father still needs to preside over the overall situation in the family, and the son needs to be taught by his father. Father, please don't mention the matter of giving up the title again."

Zhao Guogong waved his hand and said, "You are also a man with a gray beard. What are you doing with such empty words? You should think about Li Zhongnan's matter. If someone did not expose him, as the governor of a place, he would How can I go to Datian to listen to it?"

Those who can sue the governor of a place and investigate the case thoroughly must be of high status.After thinking about this, Zhao Shizi's face suddenly became full of worry.Zhao Guogong is old, and his eyesight is not very good. He has been presbyopic for many years. He usually uses a magnifying glass to read books, calligraphy and paintings, but the worry on his son's face is too obvious. Zhao Guogong suddenly felt ominous and asked, "What's the matter? "

Zhao Shizi didn't dare to hide any more at this time, and said in a low voice, "There are some, um, business contacts with Li Zhongnan."

"what business?"

Zhao Shizi said, "It's not a big business, it's nothing more than a business of Shu brocade. Father also knows that the imperial capital has no one to support it. Even if Li Zhongnan is the governor of Shu, it's hard to say that a business like Shu brocade can be maintained."

Zhao Guogong heaved a sigh of relief, doing business or something is not a big deal, this is also a common practice in the wealthy family.It is a euphemism to say that doing business is nothing more than that many big merchants want to get a piece of business in the imperial capital, so they must find a backer.This kind of thing, let alone Zhao Guogong's mansion, even the current Crown Princess Xie, is said to have some activities with Huizhou merchants and Shanxi merchants.

Of course, according to Princess Xie's vision, she naturally despises these brocade businesses.

Zhao Guogong felt relieved and told his eldest son, "Stay away from the Li family's affairs. I think it's not easy for his family to get away this time."

Zhao Shizi quickly responded with a straight face.

Xie Moru didn't pay too much attention to Li Zhongnan's matter. In Xie Moru's view, since Uncle Fang invited Emperor Xue directly, there was nothing to say about this matter.However, this is just Xie Moru's opinion.

Others don't know.

At least, the Chu family didn't know that this case alarmed Emperor Xue, nor did they know that the Li family had robbed Uncle Fang.

Since a large family moved into the East Palace, Xie Moru's rules are the same as before in the vassal palace. The concubine's family members can enter the palace to pay their respects on the first and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year. Of course, the imperial order of the female family members must be at least five grades or above, otherwise, the imperial order is too low. Xie Moru couldn't help him with the qualifications to enter the palace.In addition, Dalang Erlang Saburo is married, Wu Zhen's mother is Princess Yongfu, and Princess Yongfu has a strong family background and can enter the palace at any time. If she has to go to the East Palace, Xie Moru will not stop her.In addition, Erlang's wife, Zhao Shi, and Saburo's wife, Chu Shi, can also see their family members on the [-]th day of the Lunar New Year when they are ordered to enter the palace to pay their respects.

At this time, Mrs. Chu Guogong and Mrs. Chu Guogong Shizi, the mother of the Chu family, came. The East Palace has its own courtyard where Dalang and others live alone.

Chu didn't know about Li Zhongnan's case, but saw that her grandmother and mother seemed sad, so Chu thought something was wrong at home.The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law first asked how Mrs. Chu was, and Mrs. Chu smiled, "It's very good. The rules in the palace are stricter than outside, and the mother and the queen mother are very kind." Those who have studied in the palace are naturally familiar with the rules of the palace, and Xie Moru is also a famous good mother-in-law who treats her daughter-in-law well, so Chu's life is naturally easy.

Chu asked her grandmother and mother about this, but there was something wrong.

Mrs. Chu Guogong sighed, "Everything is fine in our family. It is your aunt's business. It is really troublesome."

Mrs. Chu couldn't help asking, "Which aunt?" It's not good for a big family, there are too many relatives, such as Mrs. Chu, there are about a dozen aunts who even lead the concubine and the next room.

"It's the aunt who followed your uncle to Sichuan."

Chu immediately knew that this aunt was not born to her grandmother, but the daughter of an old aunt in the family, who married a Jinshi who was a good Li.However, the uncle of the Li family has done a lot of official work, and has been appointed as the governor of central Shu, so the aunt also has a lot of face in her natal family.When Mrs. Chu heard that it was this aunt, she was slightly relieved and asked, "Did something happen to my aunt's house?"

Mrs. Chu Guogong told her granddaughter about the Li family's case, and said in a low voice, "I tell you this, not to speak for your aunt's family, but to make sure you know what's going on. Did your uncle offend the sixth son somewhere?" ?” Compared to the Zhao family, the Chu family obviously found out some ins and outs.In the imperial court, the case of Li Zhongnan was exposed by the road patrol censor. One can imagine that a small seventh-rank road patrol censor can sue the governor of a place.After the Chu family inquired carefully, they found out that this Hao Yushi was actually an admirer of Earl Jiang. Following this line of investigation, the Chu family discovered that the matter was really involved.

Chu frowned, "I can't, Sixth Uncle is still young."

"Anyway, you have an idea in mind. You must not speak for your family. You will be fine in the palace, so we can rest assured when you are outside." The Chu family has devoted so much effort to Mrs. Chu since she was a child, and it goes without saying that she has been carefully raised, Xin Zhe As soon as there was a vacancy for the tutor beside the princess, Chu Guogong personally came forward and asked Princess Changtai to fill the vacancy for his granddaughter.Later, as expected, the granddaughter was blessed and given a marriage to the third son, at least she would be the concubine of the feudal prince in the future.In Mrs. Chu Guogong's heart, this granddaughter is a thousand times more important than a concubine's daughter.Because Li Zhongnan, the concubine's son-in-law, acted improperly, he went so far as to offend the Sixth Young Master. The sixth Young Master's family background was just average, and his biological mother was only from a royal family background. When I went to Shu to replace my father, the first five elder brothers, because the sixth son was caressed by the aunt's knee, it was the sixth son who finally made the trip.Mrs. Chu Guogong was really afraid of hurting her granddaughter, so she went to the palace to speak to her granddaughter during the season of greetings.

Mrs. Chu agreed, and comforted her grandmother and mother, "Grandmother and mother just need to be reassured. The fourth cousin of Uncle Li's family is married to the daughter of the old aunt's family. I have also met that Yu Yiren."

Mrs. Chu Guogong sighed, "You are young and don't know the affairs of the imperial court. If the court wants to talk about it, it doesn't matter which big family is involved. It's just that when things come to an end, sometimes they can't take care of them." Seeing Li Zhongnan's downfall, he was a great official in the frontier after all, and if Li Zhongnan fell, it would be a great loss to Duke Chu's government.However, the lesser of two evils and the more important of two benefits.This matter is related to the sixth son, but who knows that the sixth son is young, and the person who went to Sichuan with the sixth son was a generation of ruthless Earl Jiang, who is not someone to be provoked.It is absolutely impossible to say that Earl Jiang did not know about this matter.Since Earl Jiang knew, then Princess Xie must also know it well.Thinking about it a step further, if it was the crown prince's intention, how would Duke Chu's mansion dare to lend a helping hand to the Li family.

But in the final analysis, it is true that the Chu family will not be in a good mood if the Li family is down.

Right now, all the Chu family can do is to stop the loss in time, and the strong man has broken his wrist.Moreover, we must not let this matter implicate our granddaughter Chu.

After listening to her mother and grandmother's double exhortations, Mrs. Chu also understood the pros and cons, so she didn't mention half a word in front of her mother-in-law, but it's not easy to pretend not to know in front of her husband, so Mrs. Chu spoke very carefully and earnestly, saying, " My family is in the imperial capital, and I don't know what's going on in Sichuan. I said this not to plead for my uncle, but because my grandmother and mother came to the palace to tell me that even if I heard any rumors, I must not talk too much about political affairs. Although the third master is not in the Ministry of Punishments, if he hears about it outside, he can just ask someone to deal with it. If Uncle Li is guilty, the national law will not forgive him. If he is not guilty, he will not be wronged."

"This matter." San Lang slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, I forgot that Li Zhongnan is your uncle."

Chu took a look at her husband and said, "My natal family has many relatives, so it's reasonable for the third master not to remember."

"That's not to say, he is far away and doesn't move around often, how can I remember." Although Li Zhongnan is the governor, San Lang is a serious emperor's grandson, and his father is the crown prince. It is impossible for San Lang to walk around with his family. Looking at the governor, he didn't feel that it was a pity that Li Zhongnan's downfall.He knew a lot about this matter, and he didn't hide anything from his wife, and said, "Speaking of which, he doesn't have a good eye, so he wants to move our relatives."

Mrs. Chu couldn't understand, Sanlang quietly told her about Uncle Fang, and said in a low voice, "You must not tell anyone, my mother has often sent people to deliver things to Uncle Fang in recent years. Mother is just such an uncle, so Li Zhongnan sent someone to snatch the person that Uncle Fang liked, you said, he is looking for death. I heard that Uncle Fang invited all Master Xue out, and wanted something else , I can do what I say, but I can't say this. To be a person, you have to have relatives." What kind of onion is Li Zhongnan, the uncle of the Fang family is a serious relative.

After hearing this, Mrs. Chu was frightened and half dazed. Give her eight guts, she wouldn't dare to offend her mother-in-law!
However, the Chu family was born in the government, and I occasionally heard about some old things in the imperial capital.Chu's doubts are that her mother-in-law's mother is Mrs. Wei, and Mrs. Wei's father is Fang's son-in-law, and Fang's son-in-law was born in the former British government.The former British government was exterminated. How could the uncle of the Fang family, who was considered to be the uncle of the mother-in-law, still be alive?

As for the relationship between the mother-in-law and the uncle of the Fang family, does His Majesty know about it?
Thinking of all this, Mrs. Chu's heart was suddenly in a state of confusion, and she couldn't help but think of her grandmother asking her in private, "Is the Empress Dowager still not letting the Crown Princess and Concubine into the Palace of Mercy?"

(End of this chapter)