A Thousand Hills

Chapter 391

Emperor Yuanning once again appeared in the early court, and everyone in the court was relieved.

Especially the cabinet.

Speaking of which, Wei Xiang actually had some small thoughts of his own. He knew that the harem could not live without the Empress Dowager Xie, but he was also very cautious about the Empress Dowager Xie in his heart.It's not that the Empress Dowager Xie is bad, just like what Wei said with emotion to Liu Fufeng, "It's lucky to have the Empress Dowager."

This is Wei Xiang's sincere words, but...

Hey, there are some concerns that Wei Xiang will never express.

Just like, he has always been afraid of Empress Dowager Xie's matrilineal lineage. How similar is Empress Dowager Xie's current honor and power to the Empress Dowager Shizu who held all the power in the court after the death of Taizu.

Wei Xie Empress Dowager, that is both admiration and precaution.

In particular, Empress Dowager Xie first grounded Emperor Yuanning for some reason. Although Wei also had some criticisms about what Emperor Yuanning did, Emperor Yuanning was young after all. Wei Xiang believed that a young king would eventually grow up For a generation of Mingjun.Now that Emperor Yuanning finally got the understanding from the Palace of Mercy, Xiang Wei couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Wei Xiang also gave Emperor Yuanning an idea. Now that the empress dowager is approaching, Wei Xiang suggested that Emperor Yuanning hold a grand banquet for the empress dowager Xie, so that the world can see the joy of grandparents and grandchildren.

Emperor Yuanning smiled, "That's a good idea."

He also wanted to see if he could intercede for his biological mother by holding the Qianqiu Festival ceremony for the Empress Dowager. When he came out of the Xuanwen Palace, his biological mother, the Empress Dowager Cao, was still locked up in Shoukang Palace to read scriptures.

However, Emperor Yuanning learned to be smart this time, and he began to have a little patience.

He doesn't mention the Empress Dowager Cao right now, but honestly goes to the Palace of Mercy in the morning, noon and evening to pay his respects, and when he sees his brothers and sisters, he is very caring.Especially the second younger brother Mu Yi, Emperor Yuanning also praised Mu Yi for being sensible, filial, and good at school.I was very disturbed to praise Mu Yi, thinking to myself, my elder brother was a kind person in the past, but now I feel cold even though he praises me.

Mu Yi was pondering over the words that Emperor Yuanning praised him about his academic performance. Mu Yi is not blind. No matter how good his academic performance is, he would not dare to surpass Emperor Yuanning.It's just that sometimes the emperor's grandmother asked them about their homework, and Emperor Yuanning said he didn't know, and Mu Yi didn't even know.Sensible and filial?He didn't do anything?Just as in the past, I went to the imperial grandmother's three meals a day to say hello, and occasionally stayed for a meal, seeing that the imperial grandmother was not happy, so I could make the imperial grandmother happy...

This, Mu Yi immediately woke up, this, brother, you don’t think I’m always going to the Palace of Mercy, and you’re overwhelmed, right?

A large part of a child's growth lies in the education he receives, but sometimes, more lies in his nature.

After Mu Yi analyzed this terrible conclusion, he couldn't sit still for a while, and hurriedly consulted with his mother, Concubine Qi Xian.Concubine Qi Xian and Empress Dowager Cao have been old enemies for many years, but now Empress Dowager Cao's mother is very expensive with her son, and Concubine Qi Xian has no emperor's son, she is just a concubine.After hearing what her son said, Concubine Qi Xian said, "The emperor called the empress dowager, she is not happy. We know that, why don't we go and persuade her to make her happy. Think about it, the empress dowager is also in her 60s. Now you are still working hard for the country and the country. What is the reason for the old man's hard work? Isn't it for the country of the old Mu family? Your imperial grandmother loves you so much. When you were born, your imperial grandmother said You will be a wise person in the future, and I named you. We can't do anything else, we have to do what we can, we are open and frank, and we are not afraid of people's words."

Mu Yi thought, this is also the case. Emperor Yuanning can't be displeased. He doesn't even get close to the emperor's grandmother, right?

This is too unreasonable.

As soon as Mu Yi heard what his mother said, he made up his mind, and whispered to his mother, "Your Majesty, too. According to me, Miss Liu is a hundred times stronger than Miss Cao..." It was Mu Yi, who had never been seen before. They all felt that someone who just followed a man without any name or distinction, could this be a good lady.

Concubine Qi Xian glanced at her son, "This is not what you should say. You just need to remember this lesson, but it is not the right way to dote on concubines and destroy wives. Your father, the emperor, married your mother Su and had no children for a year, so Fangna got a concubine .Your imperial grandfather, who had no children for three years, was Fang Na's concubine. Between husband and wife, if you live wholeheartedly, that would be the best. If you treat her well, she will naturally treat you well."

Mu Yi knew that his mother was afraid that he would imitate His Majesty, so Mu Yi hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Concubine Mother, I won't..." Thinking of what Emperor Yuan Ning did, Mu Yi felt a little embarrassed.After all, he is not married yet.Even if there is a marriage in the future, he will not be like Emperor Yuanning.No wonder, what does the Yue family think.

Concubine Qi Xian patted her son's thin shoulders in relief, and asked him about preparing a birthday gift for the Empress Dowager.Mu Yi said, "We want to write a thousand-year-old picture together to celebrate the emperor's grandmother's birthday." Mu Yi and the others are all underage, so even if they give birthday gifts, they don't need to be too expensive.

Concubine Qi Xian smiled, "Hey, we have discussed it."

"In the past, everyone gave each other away, so I said, it would be fun if they were together." Mu Yi said, "The emperor's grandmother has seen all kinds of good things. In fact, celebrating her birthday happily is better than giving anything away." Gold, jewels and gems are all good."

Concubine Qi Xian smiled, "You can figure it out for yourself." I am very happy that my son has a good relationship with the other brothers.

Concubine Qi Xian also has her own needlework to do. Apart from the things she prepares in the palace, she is free on weekdays and often makes needlework, clothes, or socks for the Empress Dowager.When the empress dowager is a thousand years old, she will add some small screens embroidered by herself.Concubine Qi Xian understood everything when she saw the fate of Empress Dowager Cao. Why did her family always ask her to be filial to Empress Dowager Cao?Doing such a thing, the Empress Dowager didn't take the face of being the emperor's biological mother at all. The Empress Dowager Qi Xian was like a mirror in her heart, knowing that the Empress Dowager was still in charge of the royal family.

Concubine Qi Xian sent her son away, and for a while, a confidant in the palace came to report, "I heard that your Majesty has gone to Yongshou Palace today."

Concubine Qi Xian waved her hand, making the confidants retreat.

Concubine Qi Xian knew the intention of Emperor Yuanning's visit to Yongshou Palace. She must have asked Empress Dowager Su to plead for Empress Dowager Cao.

This time, Emperor Yuanning made things difficult for Empress Dowager Su.

Empress Dowager Su was helpless when she saw Emperor Yuanning looking at her so earnestly. Empress Dowager Su sighed, "Emperor, at the beginning, cutting off the nobles of the Cao family and letting your empress Cao's self-cultivation were all to protect you. Now that the Qianqiu Festival is approaching, If the Empress Dowager is very displeased by mentioning this matter now, then this Qianqiu Festival will not be over."

Emperor Yuanning said, "After the emperor's grandmother Qianqiu, can Empress Su beg for mercy on behalf of Empress Cao?"

Empress Dowager Su smiled bitterly, "My words may not be useful. This matter, in the final analysis, must let the Empress Dowager and her elders calm down."

Emperor Yuanning just didn't know how to make the Empress Dowager forgive his mother?
Empress Dowager Su didn't intend to call Emperor Yuan Ning either, she was so happy that Empress Dowager Cao would just turn the stove on, so why would she plead for Empress Dowager Cao.Yuan Ning Emperor left Yongshou Palace listlessly.

Emperor Yuanning had no good ideas, but Empress Dowager Cao was able to save herself. Empress Dowager Cao stayed up during the day and at night, her eyes were scratched, and fine lines appeared at the end of her eyes. The embroidered robe, of course, does not really have hundreds of sons and grandchildren on the clothes, but it is completely embroidered pictures of a group of lively children and grandchildren paying homage to the old birthday star.This was originally prepared by Empress Dowager Cao for Empress Dowager Xie's Qianqiu Festival. However, it was originally intended to be embroidered by the skilled palace servants in the palace. Now she made a big mistake and the palace servants were completely replaced.Not to mention the things that Empress Dowager Cao did in a daze, after all, since Emperor Yuan Ning ascended the throne, she has been a dreamer.Today, she was severely punished and grounded by the Empress Dowager Xie. Today, she is not allowed every day, and the earth is not working. She has to find a way to please her. Therefore, the preparations for the birthday ceremony of the Empress Dowager Xie were extremely meticulous. .

Not only did she make such a set of embroidered robes, but Empress Dowager Cao also copied a thick stack of peace scriptures to pray for the safety of Empress Dowager Xie.

Emperor Yuanning wanted to hold a grand banquet for the Empress Dowager Xie, and the Empress Dowager Xie remained the same for three days.

In the past three days, Emperor Yuanning's performance was remarkable, and he had the demeanor of a king of a country.Empress Dowager Xie's mood is much better than before.However, when the palace servants of the Shoukang Palace presented the birthday gift on behalf of the Empress Dowager Cao, the Empress Dowager Xie didn’t say anything, but just waved her hand indifferently. Wisteria gave her a wink, and the palace servants picked it up, and she didn’t know where to put it went.

Empress Dowager Xie was talking with the princess, princess, relatives, and imperial orders in the harem, and said with a smile, "I am also at this age, and I don't want to celebrate this birthday. The emperor has filial piety, so let's take advantage of the emperor's filial piety." Have fun."

Everyone immediately said, empress dowager, you are the most blessed old man, and your birthday banquet is not too good, so where can we go for a drink this year?

Seeing that Empress Dowager Xie was in a good mood, everyone spoke playfully.Empress Dowager Xie continued to laugh and said, "Not only is the emperor filial, but my daughter-in-law is also extremely filial." She pointed to Empress Dowager Su and said, "The clothes on me are made by her." What I was wearing was a phoenix robe with purple cloud patterns on a black background, which was extremely luxurious and solemn, but everyone did not expect that it was made by Queen Mother Su herself.

Empress Dowager Su smiled and said, "It's a daughter-in-law's blessing to serve the queen mother."

Then, everyone talked about how virtuous Empress Dowager Su was, but, as we all know, among the two empress dowagers in the palace, Empress Dowager Xie pointed at Empress Dowager Su and said she was virtuous, and the other Empress Dowager Cao was self-evident.

To have a seat in the Mercy Palace, even Princess Yongfu's IQ has passed. Everyone can understand it as soon as they hear it. It seems that the matter of the Cao family is not so easy to turn over.Empress Dowager Xie pointed to a small screen between the tables and said, "This is given to me by Concubine Xian."

Concubine Qi Xian could barely have a seat in the main hall, she stood up and bowed, "The concubine is clumsy, so the empress doesn't think so, and the concubine will show her shame."

The Empress Dowager Xie said, "You are the concubine of the first emperor, not the embroiderer. If it was embroidered by the embroiderer, how much would you want? It is rare that you have such a heart." Then, Wei Taizhaoyi and Xue Taijieyu were counted. Tai Meiren, Rou Taimei, Luo Taimei, Zhao Taimei, Wu Taimei, and Li Taimei entered the birthday ceremony. Qixian and Taifei Wei Taizhaoyi is okay. These two people come to the Palace of Mercy every day to serve the Empress Dowager Xie. She could barely speak to Empress Dowager Xie, but Xue Taijieyu and this group of beauties of the Taizi generation were quite flattered. Without him, they also came to pay their respects every day, but, the Palace of Mercy It may not be their turn to serve them, they prepared the birthday gifts with all their heart, but they never expected that the Empress Dowager Xie would remember them all. When they heard the Empress Dowager Xie praising them in the side hall, they couldn't hide their excitement, and they all said that they served the empress dowager. The empress dowager is their duty and so on.

For example, the imperial edicts of princesses and princesses all say that concubines and concubines are filial.

The Empress Dowager Xie smiled and said, "Yes, in the past when the late emperor was there, everything was up to the late emperor, so I don't need to worry about it. Now that the late emperor is gone, you can see if he is sincere. I have been watching coldly for the past few years, but they still don't care about it. I am sensible, and I will give them some rewards while I am in the future." Then, the group was promoted, and Concubine Qi Xian was directly promoted to Concubine Gui.Mrs. Wei Zhaoyi was promoted to Concubine De, Xue Jieyu was promoted to Concubine Shu, two beauties Rou Luo were promoted to Tai Zhaoyi, and three beauties Zhao Wuli were promoted to Tai Zhaorong.

The Empress Dowager Su is the Empress Dowager, and there is no reward for it. The Empress Dowager Xie smiled and said, "When the first emperor came to the throne, he gave me the title of Wen Lie. Now that your majesty has not yet ruled in person, your title should be the word Xiao'an." .” Starting with the word filial piety, it is an excellent title.

At that moment, the Empress Dowager Su and all the concubines and concubines who had been promoted were all overjoyed, and quickly got up to thank them.

The Empress Dowager Xie has always been exposed to rain and dew, and the other childless concubines have all been promoted to a higher level in their original positions.

The atmosphere in the Mercy Palace suddenly became more and more lively.

And the princesses and princesses who sat next to them seemed to be happy with the promotion of the empress dowagers and concubines, but they were a little upset in their hearts. Those who were promoted were all concubines with children. Empress Dowager Cao, who is now imprisoned in the Shoukang Palace, everyone is really full of heart to eat this birthday banquet wine given by Empress Dowager Xie.

However, the family members of concubines and concubines are very happy. Those who can have a seat in the Palace of Mercy, such as Mrs. Qi Guogong, this old lady is in her eighties and trembles when she walks, and she still insists on coming to the palace to give to the emperor. Queen Mother pays homage to her birthday.Hearing that the grand-niece of the family has become a noble concubine, Mrs. Qi Guogong couldn't help but smile from ear to ear.And Mrs. Wei Xiang was just as happy when she heard that her daughter had been promoted to Concubine De.Those who are in a hurry are basically not the natal families of the concubines and concubines. These natal families are not unhappy in their hearts.Even the mother of Empress Dowager Su, Mrs. Su, Mrs. Cheng Engong, is also happy because her daughter has won the honorary title.

At this moment, half of the people believed that Empress Dowager Xie was taking this opportunity to win people's hearts and embarrass Empress Cao.Half of the people thought that Empress Dowager Xie was really a good person.

When Emperor Yuanning heard about this, he naturally only responded with a smile.

It's Wei Xiang. The empress dowager said that the empress dowager, concubine and concubine are filial and want to promote them. Does Wei Xiang dare to object?Even if Wei Xiang made his daughter selfless, if he objected, he would offend all the brothers and sisters of Emperor Yuanning except Emperor Yuanning.

So, everyone praised the Empress Dowager with one voice, she is simply a kind and kind person that is rare in a thousand years.

After returning to the mansion, Princess Yi'an said to her husband in private, "Your Majesty's hands are really beautiful."

Although Xie Bo has retired, but the son-in-law is a life-long tenure, and he is also fortunate to enter the court to eat the Empress Dowager's Qianqiu birthday wine.

Xie Bai smiled without saying a word, but he was worried about Xie Moru and Xie's family in his heart.

Xie Bo had thought about this for too long. For example, when Mrs. Qi Guogong came back to the mansion in the evening, she ordered someone to invite her younger sister-in-law over, and told her about the promotion of Concubine Qi Xian to Concubine Qi Gui. The empress dowager is virtuous and compassionate, and the empress dowager can see which juniors are true and which is false." The old lady hated no one these years, but the Cao family.

Mrs. Qi Guogong smiled and said, "Siblings, just take it easy, next time I enter the palace again, let's go together, and also pay respects to the noble concubine."

The old lady Qi Er readily agreed.

On the contrary, Qi Guogong discussed with his wife the matter of giving up the title at night, Qi Guogong and his wife said with a smile, "Let's let it go, while the Empress Dowager is in a good mood, the master's book will be up, and the approval will not be difficult."

Seeing his old wife's smiling face, Qi Guogong said, "There is nothing to worry about right now, everything will come later."

"What will happen in the future? The Empress Dowager will have the final say on Dongmu's harem within one day."

Qi Guogong sighed softly, "The Empress Dowager is also in her early sixties."

"It's too early for you to worry about it." Mrs. Qi Guogong sipped her tea and said, "The Empress Dowager is not a layman like me. I said that the Empress Dowager was born young, and it was Emperor Renzong who went there. The empress dowager was too sad, and her temples were covered with frost. Looking at the empress dowager's face now, she is only about forty. Speaking of which, Dalang's daughter-in-law is a few years younger than the empress dowager, and her face is older than the empress dowager Too much. The empress dowager’s phoenix body is nothing to say, she is very tough. Think about it, let’s not talk about others, Mrs. Xie was only in her 30s.” If the empress dowager lived another [-] years, the old man was worried It's too early.

Qi Guogong said, "It doesn't matter, next year His Majesty will get married and take charge of the government."

Mrs. Qi Guogong held the hand of the teacup for a while, and said, "That's why you want to give up the title now, isn't it?"

There is nothing you can't say to your old wife.Qi Guogong nodded, Qi Guogong and his wife said, "I don't understand the affairs of the court, but look, can your majesty compare with the empress dowager?"

Qi Guogong didn't hesitate at all, and whispered, "It's like Yunni." Others don't know the empress dowager's ability, but Qi Guogong knows it well.

"It's fine if you want to give up the title now." There was no one in the room, and Mrs. Qi Guogong also lowered her voice, and said softly, "Since that scandal, if the Empress Dowager has the intention to spare Shoukang Palace, this birthday banquet It's a great opportunity. When I entered the palace, I thought Empress Dowager Cao would take advantage of this opportunity to come out. I don't want the Shoukang Palace to be silent. This time, the Empress Dowager rewards concubines and concubines. Mothers are more expensive than sons. Mother is precious. Empress Dowager Su even got the honorary title, but in Shoukang Palace, the Empress Dowager didn’t even mention it.”

Qi Guogong said, "The empress dowager is too strong."

Mrs. Qi Guogong glanced at her husband, "For a person like the Empress Dowager, with such a status, it's hard to be angry with those villains! It's not me, it's because the Cao family is too careless."

"Who says it's not." Qi Guogong also sighed with emotion.

Therefore, at the empress dowager's Qianqiu birthday banquet, empress dowager Xie obviously didn't mention empress dowager Cao, but this was even more embarrassing to Emperor Yuanning than mentioning it.Emperor Yuanning learned the lesson from last time, seeing the empress dowager's sensuality, he was sensible and did not dare to mention his mother's affairs.

But there is one thing that Emperor Yuanning is really anxious about. Well, Cao Xuan, the cousin of Cao Xuan who was sent to Jingxin Nunnery, was found pregnant!
Speaking of which, this Cao Xuan was originally a little white lotus when Emperor Yuanning's love for sinus first opened, and now this little white lotus is pregnant and has her own heir.How could Emperor Yuanning endure it? He was about to go to the Mercy Palace to beg the Empress Dowager to take Cao Xuan into the palace.The servant who sent the news to Emperor Yuanning was frightened to death. He quickly stopped Emperor Yuanning and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, we can't talk about this now. Otherwise, the Empress Dowager asked you how the news came about? Slave Death is not a pity, but it will be difficult for His Majesty to know about Miss Cao in the future."

Emperor Yuanning didn't know what to do. In the past, he could discuss with his own mother, but now that his mother is imprisoned, he has no one to discuss with.Before Emperor Yuanning could find someone who could negotiate, someone from the Palace of Mercy came to declare him to have passed.Emperor Yuanning went to the Palace of Mercy with a heart full of anxiety. The Empress Dowager Xie said directly, "Ms. Cao is pregnant, and the royal flesh and blood cannot be left outside. Let her come into the palace, but only in your palace." In order to be an ordinary palace lady, she has no status. After the child is born, no matter whether it is a princess or a prince, she will not have any status."

Emperor Yuanning really wanted to give the cousin of the Cao family a better position, but right now, letting the cousin of the Cao family enter the palace is the first priority. .”

Empress Dowager Xie waved her hand and let him go down.

When Liu's family heard the news, Princess Wen Hui couldn't sit still any longer, and hurriedly discussed with her husband.Princess Wen Hui's face turned pale with anger, and said angrily, "If this is born to be the prince, he will be the eldest son! We, A Yue, will only have the status of an empty queen when we enter the palace." Now I can bear it!

Liu Yu went to look for his father, Liu Fufeng's expression sank, and he went to the household secretary Li Jiujiang's house on the same day. Then, within a few days, a big hole collapsed at the foot of a mountain near the imperial mausoleum, and there was a stele on it. It is engraved, engraved... engraved...Anyway, it can be seen that it is a word, but the specific word is said to be a heavenly book, and ordinary people can't understand it.

Ordinary people have to ask a heavenly master if they don't understand.

This matter was handled by Li Hui, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites. He invited the eminent monk from Tianqi Temple.

However, fortunately, this is difficult to solve, otherwise a stele would not be collapsed near the imperial mausoleum. This stele came out to solve the problem for the imperial court.

Let’s figure it out. In the end, the eminent monks figured out that there must be a noble person who will go to a quiet place with noble spirit to pray for the country.

Who does this have to be?
Ordinary and noble people are not good anyway. At this time, the censor said that Empress Dowager Cao is precious, so she asked Empress Dowager Cao to go.Of course, what Yu Shi said was very euphemistic, but that's all it meant.Even if Emperor Yuanning was not in charge, he couldn't let his mother go to a quiet place, so he scolded the censor back immediately. Emperor Yuanning said, "The most valuable person in the world is me. I would rather go by myself than I can't let my mother suffer for me." Of course, he knew that the court couldn't let him go.

Sure enough, at the moment, Wei Xiang said, "Your Majesty, the king of the country, must not say such words. Your Majesty's responsibility is to govern the world. If your Majesty goes down to pray for blessings, and no one governs the country, how can the world be peaceful? At that time, it will be The country is in danger!"

Emperor Yuanning asked Li Hui to do the calculation again, and the Empress Dowager Su was willing to go to pray for the country when she heard about it in the palace.Emperor Yuanning... Well, Emperor Yuanning's face is not so big, if he doesn't ask his biological mother to go, well, he can't ask his aunt to go.

Finally, finally, Li Hui figured it out, and ordered Liu's daughter to go.Liu's daughter is the mother of the country in the future, and it cannot be more precious, praying for the country, it is unbearable.If the daughter of the Liu family does not go, then the empress dowager, the most respected person in the harem, will go.

No one dared to mention the candidate of the empress dowager, and the empress dowagers of the two palaces were also rejected, so the future empress Liu's daughter would be the choice.

This, this, at this time, Cao Xuan was taken into the palace with her stomach supported. Seeing that Emperor Yuanning was troubled by this, she knew that such a good opportunity would definitely get rid of Liu's daughter, so Cao Xuan sighed quietly, "It's a pity that my status is low, otherwise, I would like to pray for His Majesty and the country."

Emperor Yuan Ning was not particularly reluctant to part with Liu Yue, but it was the same. He said to Cao Xuan, "You don't know, the emperor's father ordered me to be married only after I get married."

Cao Xuan was shocked, she didn't know about this.

However, Cao Xuan was much quicker than Emperor Yuanning when discussing ideas. Cao Xuan said, "Your Majesty can rely on veterans in the cabinet to govern the country. I heard from my grandfather at home that Wei Xiang was once the teacher of the late emperor, and now he is the teacher of His Majesty." , the chief assistant of the cabinet, couldn't be more loyal. Your Majesty has difficulties, why don't you consult with Wei Xiang?"

Emperor Yuanning had no choice, so he asked Wei Xiang to discuss it. When Wei Xiang asked Liu's daughter to pray for the country, he immediately refused, saying, "It is absolutely impossible, your majesty also knows the late emperor's edict, so that your majesty can only be in charge after getting married." This time, at least three years." In Wei Xiang's heart, there is nothing more important than Emperor Yuanning's own government.

Emperor Yuanning said, "It's not that I really believe in this. It's just that the theory of gods and ghosts is better to believe in its existence than in its absence. What's more, I dare not ignore it when it comes to doing things for the country."

Wei Xiang was also a man of knowledge all his life, and then, Wei Xiang thought of a very vicious plan, and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, the old minister will ask the Empress Dowager for advice." Nothing.As the future queen, Wei Xiang is still counting on Empress Liu to enter the palace to subdue Cao's demon girl.As for the empress dowager, she has been very domineering recently, seeing that her majesty is going to be in charge, if the empress dowager can be asked to go to quiet for three years, Wei Xiang will feel at ease.

Wei Xiang went to the Palace of Mercy and respectfully told the Empress Dowager Xie about this matter, and the Empress Dowager Xie said, "How about I go?"

Wei Que immediately fell to his knees and called the empress dowager wise three times.After Wei Xiang finished calling, Empress Dowager Xie sneered, "I haven't finished talking yet, so don't worry Wei Xiang. The second half of my sentence is, let me go, there is no way."

Depend on!
Wei Quitezhen had a mouthful of old blood choked in his throat and almost choked his life to death. The Empress Dowager Xie ignored such nonsense and said to Wei Xiang, "Wei Xiang remembers to let Hong Lu know about the return of the eldest princess Heshun. Temple arrangements." Then he sent Wei Xiang out of the Palace of Mercy.

After that, Liu Yue personally wrote to the court, willing to go to the nunnery to pray for the country.

To be the chief minister of a country, one has to have a thick skin. Wei Xiang took this matter to discuss with the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager Xie saw through Wei Xiang's heart and said lightly, "What Wei Xiang is worried about is not the emperor. Next year's pro-government? Originally, the emperor's wedding was scheduled for next year. Since the Liu family wants to pray for the country, it is better to postpone the wedding. The pro-government matter remains the same, and there is no need to wait for the big wedding. After the new year, I will be called the emperor Let's govern."

Empress Dowager Xie's generosity shocked Wei Xiang, and Empress Dowager Xie's voice remained calm, "Emperor Taizong suspected me even more. Do you have any worries about taking power? Wei Xiang, I have been suspected all my life, what kind of person do you think I am?"

Wei Xiang is not a clumsy person, but at this moment, it is difficult to say even a thousand clever words.Because, Empress Dowager Xie had agreed to Emperor Yuanning’s personal administration, Wei Xiang’s conscience belonging to scholar-bureaucrats was immediately condemned countless times, and Wei Xiang said in shame, “The grandeur of the Empress Dowager far surpasses that of ministers.” Imagine. Minister, I am truly ashamed."

Wei Xiang was really ashamed. He thought that Empress Dowager Xie was going to delay Emperor Yuanning's personal administration by virtue of Liu's daughter praying for the country. No, Empress Dowager Xie agreed directly. Emperor Yuan Ning was in charge earlier than they originally expected.

Empress Dowager Xie agreed to this matter.

This proves that Empress Dowager Xie did not intend to take power.

Wei Xiang got up, with a solemn expression, and bowed to the ground.

The Empress Dowager Xie looked at him, "After the emperor took charge, all right and wrong are your business. Wei Xiang, you..." The Empress Dowager Xie didn't finish the sentence. After a long time, Wei Xiang understood Xie Tai Empress Dowager's unfinished meaning.

Wei Xiang won for Emperor Yuanning to be in charge at the beginning of next year. Emperor Yuanning was very happy, and said again, "What about the imperial father's will?"

"The late emperor ordered His Majesty to ascend the throne, and today's incident happened suddenly, but state affairs should not be delayed. If you think about it, the late Emperor Quanxia knows, and will understand me." Wei Xiang couldn't help speaking for the Empress Dowager Xie, saying, "Your Majesty will take charge of the matter in advance. , It was the Empress Dowager who first mentioned it to the veterans, saying that His Majesty is getting older and cannot delay government affairs because of the big wedding."

Emperor Yuanning said in a low voice, "I know that the emperor's grandmother has always loved me in her heart."

Wei Xiang also said that he asked Emperor Yuanning to give Liu's daughter generously. Emperor Yuanning said seriously, "Wei Xiang just rest assured, I know that sister Liu and sister Liu are all for the country and society."

Wei Xiang was very pleased.

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were shocked by the news of Liu's daughter praying for the country, but they still couldn't believe it, and then they couldn't believe that Emperor Yuanning would be in charge next year. conceived.

Before the civil and martial arts of the Manchu Dynasty came back to their senses, this year passed in a hurry. After the new year, Emperor Yuanning officially took over the government.

Then, the first thing that Emperor Yuanning did in his own administration was to beg Empress Dowager Xie to release his mother, Empress Dowager Cao.Empress Dowager Xie didn't agree directly, but her attitude was not very violent, Empress Dowager Xie used a small silver pot with a long and thin mouth to add water to the lark in the cage, and said, "I just don't know if she really knew it was wrong. "

Emperor Yuanning hurriedly spoke for his mother, saying, "Grandmother, the Empress really knows her mistake."

"You said she knew she was wrong, but I didn't see it."

Empress Dowager Xie did not let go. Emperor Yuanning went to Shoukang Palace to discuss with his mother. Empress Dowager Cao gritted her teeth and wrote a letter of plea and presented it to the Palace of Mercy.

After Empress Dowager Cao came out, she also gave Empress Dowager Xie enough face, and went to the Palace of Mercy to plead guilty. Empress Dowager Xie didn't listen to her rambling, and sent her back to Shoukang Palace.Empress Dowager Cao was not idle, she cried as soon as she arrived at Shoukang Palace, the first time she cried, the Empress Dowager treated her coldly, and the second time she cried, Empress Dowager Su had an honorary name, but she, the emperor's biological mother, had nothing, she was embarrassing to the emperor's son and so on.

Therefore, the second thing that Emperor Yuanning did was to honor his mother, Empress Dowager Cao.

Now that Emperor Yuanning is in charge, he no longer needs to go through the Palace of Mercy.Empress Dowager Su mentioned this matter in private in Empress Dowager Xie's ear, and Empress Dowager Xie didn't have any opinion, just said, "It's as long as the emperor likes it."

From then on, Emperor Yuanning's impression of his imperial grandmother changed greatly, and he felt that it was all right for him to be in charge, and it was all up to him.

Empress Dowager Su was faintly worried, especially Empress Dowager Cao was not easy.Empress Dowager Su's worry was beyond words, and Empress Dowager Xie couldn't see her worry, so she told her in private, "This is just the beginning, you will be so worried, believe it or not, next, the emperor will give you The Cao family has been rehabilitated."

Hearing about the restoration of the Cao family, Empress Dowager Su couldn't help but her heart sank and her face changed slightly.Fortunately, this gaffe was only a momentary thing. She is a very smart person, she soon became clear, and said with a smile, "The queen mother is very good at planning, so my daughter-in-law has nothing to worry about."

Empress Dowager Xie's eyes were deep, and the corners of her condensed lips revealed a hint of chill.

(End of this chapter)