Ten years of life and death

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It's another summer, the sound of cicadas outside the window is louder than louder, Tianxiang is meditating in the Buddhist hall, reading scriptures for a while, Xing'er knocks on the door, princess, the little princess is crying and fussing , The slaves really have nothing to do.

I'm going now, Tianxiang put down the scriptures, bowed in front of the Buddha, got up and went out with Xing'er, Nian'er, what's wrong?Hugged by mother, Tianxiang took the baby named Nian'er from Nanny Zhuang's arms, with a happy smile on her face.

Grandma Zhuang looked at Tianxiang who was holding the baby in her arms, and she suddenly seemed to have returned to the scene of Tianxiang when she was a child in the empress's arms more than 20 years ago. She knew that it was not Tianxiang's own baby, but she was so similar to Tianxiang when she was a child.

Princess, the emperor is here, and someone passed the word outside the door.

Tianxiang handed Nian'er to Nanny Zhuang, and went to the main hall to meet the emperor. In the main hall, the young emperor dressed in a dragon robe was full of vigor and vigor. Compared with him a year ago, he was a bit more majestic and domineering.

Brother Huang, you are here.

Xiangmei, I haven't seen her for a few days, and she's getting thinner, the emperor looked at his somewhat frail younger sister and said.

A slight smile appeared on Tianxiang's face, Brother Huang, you didn't come here just for me, did you?

Xiangmei, if you don't find support earlier, brother Wei's words will always be on your lips.

Brother Huang, I still say the same thing, I will never remarry in this life, if you are just doing this, then please go back to the palace, Tianxiang said these words and was about to leave, but was stopped by the emperor's words.

I intend to order Zhang Shaomin to return to Beijing.

You want to order him back, it is your business, what does it have to do with me?

Because only you can help me bring Zhang Shaomin back in a legitimate manner.

You are the emperor, if you want to promote someone, will anyone dare to say no?

Nowadays, there are many people in the court who dare to say no to me, so I want to urgently order Zhang Shaomin to return to Beijing to help me, and the only way to make them dare not oppose Zhang Shaomin's return is to recruit him as your son-in-law .

There are still a few princesses in the imperial father's harem who have not left the court, why choose me?Tianxiang pulled her face down.

Xiangmei, let me just say it straight, Zhang Shaomin's heart for you can be seen in the sun and the moon, and it's not all because of you that he got to where he is today.

Your Majesty, Tianxiang raised her voice, obviously angry, this is the first time she didn't call her brother, but her Majesty.

When the emperor heard the two words Tianxiang said, he was a little bit dissatisfied in addition to being astonished, Tianxiang, I know you don't like to hear these words, but you are a princess, when the supreme glory you have is about to be taken by others. When you violate, you have to let go of all your pride and do what you have to do, whether you want it or not.

Are you forcing me?Tianxiang felt that the scene in front of her was very familiar, as if it was yesterday, someone also used such tone and tone to tell her about the important affairs of the country and her lifelong happiness.

Xiangmei, I hope you can understand me.

Hehehe, you all hope that I can understand you, but you don't ask me if I am willing or not. Four years ago, my father used such words to force me to marry someone I don't love. I don't want to, but I am a princess. I had no choice. When I was planning to be a good daughter and a good lover according to my father's wishes, he killed my son-in-law in front of me, regardless of the great contributions made by his son-in-law. I looked at me My son-in-law fell before my eyes, but I couldn't save him. Do you understand that kind of despair, that kind of helplessness?Now, I have gradually learned to be relieved, and I don't want to blame anyone anymore, and you, like the father and emperor back then, also came to force me for national affairs. I am your relative, not a pawn for you to fight for power!

What?Consort him?When the emperor heard the truth from Tianxiang, he was astonished as before, but it was from this moment that he finally understood why Tianxiang never went to the imperial mausoleum to pay homage to him after he read the letter left by the former emperor that day. The first emperor, even on the day of Qingming, never saw Tianxiang's footprints.

Looking at Tianxiang who is in pain in front of him, the emperor feels very uncomfortable, and he doesn't know how to comfort his younger sister, sister Xiang, the emperor will not force you like his father, you can do whatever you like, today's matter, Brother Huang slapped himself, and the emperor actually slapped himself while speaking.

Emperor brother, Tianxiang finally calmed down, and choked up again. She didn't care too much, and threw herself into the emperor's arms and cried. For this year, although she chanted sutras and Buddha every day to suppress the hatred in her heart, she occasionally dreamed at midnight. Looking back, thinking of her father, thinking of Feng Suzhen, she still burst into tears. There was something wrong, once it was made, it could not be erased no matter how hard I tried. The so-called love-hate dilemma is probably like this!

In front of the Admiral's Mansion, Liu and Li, who had just come down to court, saw the carriage of the Princess Mansion parked beside them, and they felt a burst of joy in their hearts. They hadn't seen the princess for more than half a year since they drank the little princess's full moon wine. Even when Li Zhaoting's child was full moon, the princess just ordered someone to send a congratulatory gift.

Changying, you are back, come and see our goddaughter, she is getting more and more aura, Zhang Xin is holding her mind and calling her husband.

Looking at Nian'er in Zhang Xin's arms, Liu Changying felt a surge of love and pity in his heart, and reached out to caress Nian'er's little face.

Brother Changying, don't you give her a hug?Tianxiang said.

ah!Yes, yes, come on, godfather hug Nian'er, heh, the little girl really looks like your mother.

Changying, give me the child, the princess wants to ask you something?

Okay, Liu Changying reluctantly handed Nian'er to Zhang Xin.

Tian Xiangquan saw the expression on Liu Changying's face, so he stepped forward and said, in the future, I will bring Nian'er here often.

Well, the princess is here today, but what's the matter?

When Li Zhaoting's child was full moon, I didn't come in person, but I took the time to take a look at it today. The child is a bit bookish, just like Li Zhaoting.

My son, Li Zhaoting, is so happy to be praised by you, the princess, Li Zhaoting said with a smile.

When he grows up, I will marry Nian'er to him, what do you think?

this?The princess thinks highly of me, Li Zhaoting, how dare I climb high.

Hey, brother Li, how can this be regarded as high climbing? It can only be said that you are well matched. In addition to your status as the Taibao of the Eastern Palace, you are also the son-in-law. Liu Changying very much agrees with Tianxiang's proposal.

If the children like it in the future, let them do it.

Okay, the matter of the in-laws is settled, let's talk about what happened in the court now, what happened in the court, the emperor insisted on ordering Zhang Shaomin to return to Beijing?

this?Liu and Li glanced at each other, princess, you have closed your door to thank guests this year, you rarely go out, you don't know much about the outside world, since Zhang Shaomin was impeached and demoted by the Wang family, they have tried their best to win over Zhang Shaomin from the court. Some dissatisfied officials formed a force and turned a blind eye to the orders issued by the emperor from time to time. A few days ago when he went to the court, Mr. Wang Ge still contradicted the emperor in front of the civil and military officials of the court. waiting trend.

This old Wang Ge is an important minister of the four dynasties, how can he be so muddled in his work!Tianxiang couldn't imagine that the amiable old man in her impression would actually do this.

Alas, since Miss Wang's divorce and disappearance, the entire Wang family has changed.

What?Miss Wang is missing?How long has it been?Tianxiang was a little shocked.

A year ago, after brother Zhang divorced.

Why hasn't anyone told me about this?

Princess, at that time you closed the door to thank the guests, and no one saw you. We just wanted to tell you, but we didn't have a chance to say it.

Is Miss Wang's whereabouts?

There is no whereabouts at all. Thinking about it, brother Zhang retired the engagement in order not to hurt others in the future, but now it seems that the consequences of the divorce are too serious. I told him that I have nothing to do with the princess in this life, but he If you insist on this, in the end, you will harm yourself and others.

Brother Li, Liu Changying gave Li Zhaoting a wink, telling him to be more careful.

All of this is my fault, I hurt him, Tianxiang thinks she should do something to make up for it, brother Changying, stay here for now and take care of me, I will go to see Elder Wangge and find out what he has to say , to see if he really meant it.

Tianxiang, the emperor has already figured out a way to send Brother Zhang back smoothly, so you don't need to take risks. It's best if he pretends, but if he really wants to, then the consequences will be hard to say. Liu Changying stopped him from leaving Tianxiang.

Don't worry, no matter it's true or not, I'm always a princess, and he doesn't dare to do anything to me.

Princess, princess, Liu and Li saw that they could not persuade Tianxiang, so they immediately ordered someone to prepare a carriage and go to the palace to meet the emperor.

In front of the gate of Wangfu, the carriage of Princess Mansion carrying Tianxiang stopped, and Princess Tianxiang arrived, please pass on the boss of Tongchuan Pavilion.

Princess, please wait a moment, the servant will pass on the message immediately.

I don't know that Her Royal Highness the Princess is coming, I feel lost to greet her, and I hope to forgive my sins, so Wang Ge bowed his hands and knelt down.

Please get up quickly, Mr. Ge, don't be so ignorant, Tianxiang said with a smile, he stepped forward to help Mr. Wang Ge.

Princess, please come inside.

Mr. Ge, please.

The princess hasn't shown up for a long time, so I don't know why she came to the mansion today?Mr. Wang Ge invited Tianxiang to take the seat, and ordered someone to prepare the first-class Longjing.

Come here, bring the things up, and ask Elder Ge to have a look, Tianxiang ordered his followers to put a box in front of Elder Wang Ge, Elder Ge, this is my wish, I hope Elder Ge will not dislike it.

Wang Ge glanced at the open box in front of him. It was a thousand-year-old snow lotus ginseng, which was a congratulatory gift from Fanbang on the birthday of the first emperor. There were only two ginseng in the world. One was given to the prince by the former emperor, and the other was given to Princess Tianxiang.

Mr. Wang Ge was thinking about what Tianxiang wanted to give him, but he didn't want Tianxiang to speak first, Mr. Ge, isn't this what you want?

The old minister dare not, this thing was given to the princess by the former emperor, the old minister dare not accept it.

Mr. Ge, you are an important minister of the four dynasties. Thanks to your assistance, the emperor has been able to have this peaceful and prosperous world for the past year. Your life is rare in seventy years. At your age, you still have to think about the court. Your body is extremely important. Snow lotus ginseng is not very useful to me, so I sent it to Mr. Ge when I was free.

That was the kindness of the princess, and the old minister would rather obey her order than to be respectful, Wang Ge's old gray beard trembled with a smile, come and accept it.

Seeing that Mr. Wang Ge was very satisfied with this gift, Tianxiang couldn't help but relax. Mr. Ge, I am here today, besides giving you this gift, I am also here to make amends to you. Regarding the matter of Miss Wang, I would like to invite you There are many adults.

Princess, since you mentioned this matter, the old minister might as well say it out. The status of my Wang Wen in the court is well known to the world. Even if the late emperor was alive, he would still give way to the old minister. I can see Zhang Shaomin as my royal family His son-in-law was a blessing he had cultivated for several lifetimes, but in the end, he actually wanted to retire a month before the big wedding in front of the civil and military officials of the court, and the emperor didn't care that it was a marriage bestowed by the previous emperor, so he agreed. If they did this, wouldn’t that be a slap in the face of the old minister? I am a dignified and respected minister, so people have seen all the jokes. This is not counted. Ru’er ran away from home for a whole year because of the divorce. Princess, do you think the old minister can stay here with peace of mind?

No, Tianxiang affirmed what Wang Ge said.

The princess is still sensible.

What's the use of being sensible only by one person in this palace, everyone needs to be sensible. Tianxiang took a sip of the tea in front of her and pursed her lips. It's really good tea!Alas, Mr. Ge, recently I heard some bad gossip about Mr. Ge.

Wang Ge took a long look at Tianxiang, and took a sip of tea, wondering if the princess believed those gossips or not?

Since it is gossip, how can you believe it?Tianxiang smiled and said, Mr. Ge, your tea is really good, why don't you give some to the palace, so that you can take it back to the palace and show some courtesy in front of the emperor.

Hahaha, the princess really likes to joke, even if you like this courtyard of the old minister, the old minister will give it up.

Well, I have been out for a long time today, and I should go back to the palace, Mr. Ge take care.

Princess, please wait a moment, Wang Ge called the housekeeper, went to the study to take out the things, after a while, the housekeeper came back with a beautiful long box, princess, this old minister Yu Ruyi has already prepared, just wait As soon as the princess arrives, she will be handed over to the new owner.

It seems that Mr. Ge, you already knew that Ben Gong would come for this trip.

Old Wang Ge laughed out loud and stroked his gray beard. The princess is still sensible. The old minister is right, please.

Mr. Ge, please stay.

Old Wang Ge watched Tianxiang's carriage go away, and then he went back to the hall and called the housekeeper, and asked these adults to come to the mansion to discuss matters.

Yes, the butler picked up the envelope on the table and hurried out the door.

A few days later, in the morning court, Mr. Wangge asked the emperor to resign to support his life. The emperor agreed, and promoted Wang Xiao, the eldest son of Mr. Wangge, from the third-rank left deputy governor to the second-rank governor. His youngest son was recruited as the consort of another princess. So far, the Wang family has returned to peace, the king returns to the king, the ministers return to the ministers, and there are no more rumors in the court.