The Return of An Lingrong in Legend of Zhen Huan

Chapter 198: Previous Dynasty (1)

At this time, the emperor was discussing matters with a group of ministers in the Yangxin Palace, and in front of them was the collection of poems with the words "Ming and Qing" and "Zhuo and Qing".

"This author is unrepentant and even thinks that I am exaggerating. I have already dismissed the author of this collection of poems, confiscated his property and exiled him back to his hometown. Officials in the capital must write poems to criticize him, and these poems will be combined into a collection and printed and distributed throughout the country. Have you done everything?" The emperor glanced at the collection of poems and then looked at Guarjia Emin and said.

Guarjia Emin said sternly: "Your Majesty, I have carefully read these poetry collections. The one written by Fang Bao, the editor of Yingwu Palace, is the best. The one written by Chen Wance, the chief minister, is also quite innovative. However, I sympathize with the authors of the poems written by Chen Bangyan and Wu Xiaodeng."

"The more these things happen, the more we can tell whether our subjects are loyal." When the emperor said this, Guarjia Emin lowered his head a little guiltily.

The emperor continued: "Since I ascended the throne, I have been worried that there are still dissidents in the court. This is a good time to check whether there are dissidents among the officials. Since Chen Bangyan and Wu Xiaodeng sympathize with him, Chen Bangyan will be dismissed and Wu Xiaodeng will be exiled to Ningguta (now Heilongjiang area)."

Although in the case of Nian Gengyao and Prince Dun, they took the initiative to hand over their military power, the emperor knew that things would not always be so smooth sailing. As an emperor, he must never be complacent, as there must be people under his command who are not loyal to him.

Especially Longkodo. He had hinted at it since the incident between Nian Gengyao and Prince Dun, but he didn't do anything. Thinking of his relationship with his royal mother, he gnashed his teeth in hatred.

"I obey your order." Guarjia Emin pretended to be righteous and said, "But there is one thing I dare not not say."

Since Guwaljia Emin has said so, can the emperor stop him from speaking?

"You said."

"Zhen Yuandao said that Lord Zhen did not write a poem to condemn him." The emperor nodded thoughtfully after hearing this. Guarjia Emin said again: "Lord Zhen claimed that his literary talent was not good and he could not show his poems to others, so he declined."

"He was born as a censor and is not good at writing poetry." The emperor became more suspicious of Zhen Yuandao. Noticing Guarjia Emin's hesitation, the emperor raised his head and said, "You say."

"The last time I reported to the emperor, Zhen Yuandao secretly kept this man's rebellious letter. This time Zhen Yuandao did not write a poem to condemn him and correct his stance. I am afraid that Zhen Yuandao really has ulterior motives." Guarjia Emin's eyes were filled with deep reluctance to see his colleague fall.

The emperor thought of Zhen Huan, who was pregnant now, and took a deep breath and said, "Don't use my name to threaten Zhen Yuandao, but advise him tactfully. Give him three days. If he is willing to condemn me, it's fine. Otherwise, I will punish him."

"Yes. But Zhen Yuandao is Concubine Wan's biological father after all. I am afraid that this matter will disturb Concubine Wan's pregnancy, which would be bad."

"I know the limits of this matter. Go ask the author of this book in person why Zhen Yuandao has his collection of poems."

"Yes."

Guaerjia Emin realized that although the emperor had become suspicious of Zhen Yuandao, he did not punish him severely because he was concerned about Zhen Huan. Instead, he was lenient with him.

Thinking of the news his daughter had given him some time ago, he gnashed his teeth in hatred and told his wife about it after returning. A few days later, the Guaerjia clan secretly sent a woman into the palace and pointed her to the residence of Concubine Qi.

Along with it was a secret letter, telling Concubine Qi to win the emperor's heart, make herself prominent, and bring honor to the family.

Although Concubine Yun was born into an entertainment family, she was only good at singing and dancing. She was not as good as the professionals in serving the emperor in bed. Sure enough, after a few months, Concubine Yun was surpassed by Concubine Qi.

In the previous life, because An Lingrong and Concubine Qi were both queens, Concubine Qi would sleep with them, and An Lingrong had aphrodisiac incense, so the favor in the palace was equally shared between the two of them.

Because of the aphrodisiac incense, An Lingrong's favor has always been higher than that of Concubine Qi. Now, both of them rely on sleeping with the emperor to win his favor. Although the favor in the palace is still equally divided between them, Concubine Qi obviously has more favor than Concubine Yun. The reason why the emperor still goes to Concubine Yun is entirely because her voice and appearance are very similar to those of Queen Chunyuan.

Now, Zhen Huan has learned the truth of the matter, and Concubine Yun also knows that the reason she is favored is because she looks like Queen Chun Yuan, but she doesn't care at all. The emperor likes such a woman who knows the times very much.

I even think it would be great if Zhen Huan could be as sensible as Concubine Yun. After all, the emperor still likes educated women.

Although Yun Changzai looks and sounds very similar to Chun Yuan, she has little education and is not as talented as Chun Yuan. When he is with Yun Changzai on weekdays, he always mistakes her for Chun Yuan and talks about poetry and painting with her. He can still say a few words if the question is simple, but can only ignore it if the question is more profound.

Every time this happened, the emperor would think of Zhen Huan and be angry at her ignorance of the current situation. When he thought of Zhen Huan, he would think of Zhen Yuandao. The father and daughter were both worrying. Sooner or later, he would let the father and daughter know who had the final say in the world.

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