Your Majesty will suffer

October [-]th, the birthday of the Son of Heaven!Inviting banquets for ministers, fishing and viewing flowers are as usual.In the evening, they were having a banquet at the Jiying Hall, just when they were staggering toasts and cups, when they suddenly heard the urgent report from Xiguan: Tuoba Wen, the leader of Qiang and Jie, proclaimed himself emperor a few days ago!This move is tantamount to blatantly rebelling against Liang!Like a thunderbolt from the clear sky, this news immediately shocked everyone!Emperor Liang was frightened and angry, and his old illness suddenly fell into a faint!

After more than ten days, he was not summoned to the palace to study with him. Nangong Ji secretly guessed that Emperor Liang's illness might be bad, so he taught Zhang and ordered him to go and inquire.The result was just as he expected: the emperor fainted that day, not a recurrence of the old disease, but a stroke!Nangong Ji was very worried when he heard this, so he asked Yu Bi to discuss the current situation.

Yu Bi said: "The Son of Heaven is not hesitating for a long time, and there will inevitably be changes in the court! Fortunately, there is no change in Qiang Jie at present, and this matter will not involve me in Sichuan for the time being! You must be careful in what you say, so as not to fall into the truth." !"

Nangongji nodded and said, "Of course I understand! But, I have some doubts in my mind recently, and I hope you can give me some guidance!"

Yu Bi asked what was the matter.

Nangong Ji said: "Sir, do you think that the crown prince or the second prince, whoever ascends to the throne in the future will be beneficial to our Sichuan?"

Yu Bi was surprised: "The foundation of the country has already been established, so there are still uncertainties? If so, I would like to persuade the Lord that being wise and protecting one's life is the most important thing. It is better to sit on the sidelines for major events!"

Hearing the words, Nan Gongji was thoughtful, frowned and paced for a long time, before saying: "Since I entered Beijing, I have been reading with the crown prince, and I am closer to him than the second prince; in addition, I have offended the second prince because of something before. , I think he will inevitably harbor resentment towards me! Therefore, no matter what happens, the East Palace will definitely not change hands!"

Yu Bi sighed: "The East Palace is not easy to master, I'm afraid we can't let it go!"

Nangong Ji said: "I really can't turn a blind eye to the matter involving the prince! Not only because of the friendship with him, but also for the peace of Sichuan and the world! From my point of view, the second prince is really not forgiving, and has always been with him. The prince is at odds, sir, if he ascends the throne in the future, what will happen to us?"

Yu Bi frowned: "What does Mr. Lang want?"

Nangongji smiled wryly: "It's because I can't, that I asked Mr. for advice!"

Yu Bi pondered for a moment, and said: "This matter, if you think about it, you should wait and see how it changes now! However, there is one thing that you must keep in mind, participating in the conspiracy is a capital offense!"

Nangong Ji sighed: "Mr.'s words are really flattering me. How can I plan those things? It's just... some are worried about the prince, fearing that he will be bewitched by a villain, and the old things will happen again; but he is also worried that he is too cautious. Don't let it go, and let it mess you up!" This old incident refers to the case of Li Jizhong's treason back then.

Yu Bi said: "Since your lord has a long friendship with the prince, you can remind him of this in due course."

Nangongji nodded: "I thought so too, now that I have Mr.'s approval, I feel at ease."

Half a month after the emperor fell ill, the court asked the prince to supervise the country, but the prince refused because he had no time to serve the sick.

It's been a long time since we saw each other, Nangong Jisi came, it's time to enter the palace to visit the crown prince.

Or because of excessive worry, the prince seemed to be much calmer now.At this moment, although he is holding a book and half leaning on the couch, his eyes are closed, as if he is half asleep and resting his mind.

Nan Gongji moved to the front of the couch and stood for a while, seeing that the person was still silent, he sighed and said: "Your Highness is so tired, I will come back another day."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the man slowly opened his eyes, his eyes were still bloodshot, he thought he hadn't rested well.

Yue Ling sat up, pushed everyone away, and said "sit"!According to Nangong Ji's words, he moved a stool and sat down on the couch.

I haven't seen him for many days, and I'm alone for a while, but I don't know where to start.After exchanging some pleasantries, Yue Ling suddenly said, "I haven't seen you for more than half a month, I thought you went back to Shu Xiaoyao again!"

Nan Gongji hurriedly complained, and said: "Why would Your Highness think so? I was punished for half a year's salary at the beginning, and the mansion has been unable to add new things for half a year, and I dare not eat meat. I am still regretting it, how dare I commit a light crime?! "

Yue Ling snorted, "So, why haven't you heard the news for so long?"

Nan Gongji smiled wryly: "Because I know His Highness is busy, I can't call him, so I don't dare to bother you easily!"

Yue Ling scoffed: "Then why are you here again today?"

Nan Gongji said: "I have been ill for more than half a month, I don't know what the situation is now, and I am worried that His Highness is too worried, and I am always worried about sickness or exhaustion, so I decided to go in and see. Fortunately, It's good to see His Highness today, and I feel a little more at ease in my heart! I just don't know, what happened to Sheng Gong (1)?"

For a moment, Yue Ling's eyes seemed to dim, and he frowned silently.Nangong Ji secretly sighed.

Speechless for a while.

Yue Ling got up and walked slowly towards the window.

Nan Gongji followed behind, and said: "Recently, I heard that there are remonstrances in the imperial court, asking Your Highness to supervise the country?"

Yue Ling didn't comment.

Under the eaves outside the window, two birds were twittering for a nest.

Nan Gongji smiled and said: "It seems that your Highness should have transferred two more diligent palace servants. This bird's nest has been built under the eaves of the palace, but no one asked?"

Yue Ling was a little helpless: "This nest was built by two swallows in spring. At the beginning, I was curious and couldn't bear it so I ordered people to leave it undestroyed. Who would have thought that the swallows would go south in autumn and become sparrows now?" place of contention."

Nan Gongji laughed and said: "The so-called dove occupying the magpie's nest, Your Highness has good intentions, but unexpectedly attracted this unexpected guest, I think it's better to just get rid of it, so as not to be confused." "I just said something casually, and I didn't mean anything. Your Highness, don't worry too much."

Yue Ling said lightly: "I know that what you said was unintentional, but..." He hesitated to speak.

Nan Gongji saw that he was in trouble, so he said, "What is your Highness hiding?"

Yue Ling considered for a moment, turned around, looked at him directly and said, "What do you think about the matter of supervising the country?"

Nan Gongji seemed to have had an opinion on this for a long time, and replied calmly: "In my opinion, don't act too hastily, but don't hesitate too much!"

Yue Ling frowned: "What do you mean?"

Nan Gongji took two steps forward, and instead of answering, asked, "I heard that His Highness has declined, why?"

Yue Ling sighed: "Since I have learned from the past, how can I repeat the same mistakes? ...... Now I only hope that Sheng Gong will recover soon, so as to reassure people's hearts."

Nangong Ji frowned: "Your Highness's filial piety is a lesson to be learned. If you want to come to the official family to find out, you will be moved! However, since the country is established, it is just in case! If Your Highness has no plans in mind to deal with unexpected events, I'm afraid it's not right!"

Yue Ling didn't answer.

Nangongji sighed lightly, and raised his hand to put on his shoulder: "Decisions can be made slowly, but not incessantly, otherwise I may harm the country and myself!"

After saying that, seeing the man drooping his eyes thoughtfully, he didn't know whether he would listen or not.

Fortunately, God was probably moved by the prince's filial piety. After more than a month, the holy bow really healed!It's just that I still can't look at the direction for a while.The so-called country cannot be without a king for a day, after the prime minister Wang Kui and others all tried their best to remonstrate, the prince Yue Ling was ordered to supervise the country!

Note:

(1) Holy Bow: Eucharist.Refers to the emperor.