Huan Rong

Sima Yu has not yet been buried in the imperial mausoleum, but Sima Yao has already moved into the Taiji Hall.

Queen Wang was not in a hurry to move the palace, but still lived in Xianyang Hall.

When Sima Yi deposed the emperor, all the concubines accompanied him.Sima Yu was succeeded by an elder, and he only accepted four or five beauties in the two years since he took the throne, and the rest were old people from Langya Palace.

Now Li Shuyi has been demoted, and she works as a servant girl in the palace.Xu Shuyi was buried, and only Hu Shuyi was left as a companion, which was a bit desolate.

When Princess Wen Nankang came to see her, Queen Wang cheered up, she was dull for several days, and it was rare to find a trace of relief.

"I thought she would be at night for a few days, at least until the end of the month. I didn't expect it to be so soon." While speaking, Queen Wang put down the bamboo slips and looked at Hu Shuyi who was sitting beside her.

"It does take some time to come from Youzhou." Hu Shuyi sighed, "I think I left after receiving the news."

Queen Wang nodded, and ordered the eunuchs to invite Princess Nankang into the inner hall, and asked the maids to bring tea soup and snacks.

"When she returns to Jiankang, you and I will also have someone to talk to." Queen Wang looked at the gate of the palace, with a hint of sadness hidden in her smile.

"Who says it's not." Hu Shuyi nodded and said, "My sister is relieved, so I went with the official's house. My sister and my concubine have to guard here. I don't know how long it will take."

After the eunuch left, Princess Nankang, dressed in plain clothes, walked into the inner hall, folded her hands in front of her, and bowed to the queen.

Because of the emperor's great funeral, Princess Nankang did not wear a bun, but tied her hair with jade hairpins.Sweep Emei lightly, no rouge is applied to the mouth.After several days of rushing, after arriving in the capital, he had no time to rest in the future. He looked a little tired, but his charm was still undiminished.

"No need to be too polite." Queen Wang said softly, "Come and sit down. Is the journey from Youzhou going smoothly?"

"Thank you queen, everything is fine."

The palace maids had already laid out futons and presented tea soup and cakes.

Princess Nankang sat upright, held up the lacquer cup and touched her lips, it was as if she had drunk.I have been used to light tea soup for a long time, and I can't drink such a strong taste anymore.

Queen Wang and Hu Shuyi didn't care.

In fact, putting these out is just etiquette, putting on a show.

Whenever the clan entered the palace, the fresh water that was delivered to them was basically delivered as it was, and removed as it was.The chopsticks are only moved during a big banquet.Unless you deliberately find yourself uncomfortable, no one will deliberately pursue it.

When Princess Nankang put down the lacquer lamp, Queen Wang took the lead to break the silence and asked, "Xin'an can come back with you? Why didn't you enter the palace together?"

"It was I who asked her to stay in the mansion." Princess Nankang explained, "When Emperor Xian died, she almost cried all the way, and she was so emaciated. It is inconvenient to enter the palace at this time."

Queen Wang sighed.

"She is a filial child." After a pause, she said again, "Xu Shuyi died for the emperor, and was posthumously named Concubine Shu. On the day of the great burial, she will enter the imperial mausoleum with the emperor."

"When did it happen?" Princess Nankang was a little surprised.When you think about it, it's not that strange.

"It was just yesterday." Queen Wang said wearily, "The three provinces are drafting a decree, and people are still at a standstill. Since Xin'an is back, no matter how you say it, we have to see you last time."

Princess Nankang nodded, pondered for a moment, and said: "There are still a few days before the big funeral. I will inform Xin'an after I go back and let her enter the palace as soon as possible. However, she is at odds with the Crown Prince Donghai King. I'm afraid there will be troubles, so I need the queen to send someone to take care of me."

"Don't worry." When Sima Yao and Sima Daozi were mentioned, Empress Wang's expression became colder, and her tone became even colder, "Those two unfilial things, as long as I am still alive, I will never let Xin'an suffer any grievances!"

"Sister." Hu Shuyi persuaded, "The days are still long, don't get angry."

"I know." Queen Wang's voice was slightly hoarse, she took a sip of tea soup, suppressed the sudden anger, and said to Princess Nankang, "I'll show you a joke."

Princess Nankang shook her head, and asked: "I heard some rumors when I was in Youzhou, but I didn't dare to believe them all. Did the crown prince and the king of Donghai really invest in Changle Palace?"

"It's more than that." Queen Wang sneered, "Those two are not small-minded, but they are as stupid as pigs. If the first emperor hadn't taken precautions in advance and issued several imperial edicts in succession, I don't know who is proud of it!"

You can know who the words are referring to without thinking carefully.

"When will the empress move to the palace?" Princess Nankang asked.

"Don't worry." Queen Wang put down the lacquer cup.

"As soon as the matter is over and the emperor and sister are sent to the imperial mausoleum, I will personally choose a palace to house Chu Suanzi. After all, she is also the mother of Emperor Ai. She has been regent twice and has experienced half a lifetime of ups and downs. She should be allowed to live A few days of leisure, no need to worry about it like before."

"The queen's kindness, she may not appreciate it."

"So what if I don't appreciate it?" Empress Wang smiled, "When I am honored, she will bow her head if she doesn't! Those two slaves can't take care of themselves, and they have no benefit, so how can they easily come forward to help?"

Queen Wang watched Sima Yao and Sima Daozi grow up, and knew them better than Queen Mother Chu.

She is very clear that the two of them invested in Changle Palace before, but they were driven by "interests" and "benefits".Now that Empress Dowager Chu is in decline, she may be moved to a side hall at any time, so she will stay away from the power center, and the rest of her life will be miserable. It is thankful not to take the opportunity to get rid of it, and she will not take the initiative to move forward.

"Don't talk about these disturbing things." Queen Wang changed the subject and said, "A few days ago, the chief minister immediately expressed his request, and the first emperor has already issued an order to agree. It's just that the three provinces suppressed it, and I'm afraid it will take a few days."

"No problem." Princess Nankang said, "They don't dare to openly resist the decree, but after a few days, sooner or later they will send people to Youzhou to proclaim the decree."

As long as Xi Fang returns to Jiankang, this will definitely happen!

The so-called snipe and clam fight each other, and the fisherman benefits.

Sima Yu's original intention was to "seek stability", and he didn't want Huan Wen to be seriously ill and Xi Yin's family to dominate.If you don't want him to take power alone, you must support another force to contend with it.

The Jiankang gentry did not hold military power and had inherent shortcomings.

The Huan clan, who holds the Xifu Army in his hand, is the best choice.

Therefore, Sima Yu died with regrets, and before he died, he still did not forget to make an order, which was requested by Xu Huanwen.The procrastination of the three provinces is procrastination, but they will not really suppress this order.

Princess Nankang is not worried at all.

From all the inferences after she arrived in Jiankang, not to mention the Langya Wang family who had a covenant first, even the Xie family in Chenjun and the Wang family in Taiyuan showed some "goodwill".

Whether to accept it or not, she will not decide for Huan Rong.But he didn't ignore it, instead he sent the news back to Youzhou to see how Huan Rong would deal with it.

When the topic turned to Youzhou, it was inevitable to mention Xuyifang City.Princess Nankang specially summoned the tiger girl and the bear girl, and asked them to tell about the goods stores and new anecdotes in the city.

"Twins?" Hu Shuyi took a special look, "It's really rare to have such an appearance and such dexterity."

Tiger Girl and Bear Girl were a little nervous, swallowed, and quickly calmed down. Following Ah Mai's advice, they knelt down on the ground and lowered their eyes.It was only when he was called that he raised his head, knelt and sat down at the Highness, and spoke about what he had seen and heard about Xuyi.

"There are dozens of shops in Fangshi, and there are a lot of groceries from the north and the south."

"Fur from the north, spices from the west, and pearls from the south can all be found in Fangshi. There are also amber, colored treasures, ivory, rhinoceros horn, and tortoiseshell from Hushangshi."

"Youzhou sea ships set sail regularly, and each time they brought out silk, lacquerware, pottery, etc., and brought back coral, gold and silver, grain, wheat, and livestock."

"Big boats go out to sell goods, and small boats go out to sea to fish together. There have been fishermen who caught fish larger than ten feet."

"The white sugar in Youzhou is very popular, and it is cheaper than gold when transported to the Northland and Western Regions. There were Hu merchants who used carts to transport gold and silver, just to get back a bag of white sugar."

The voices of the two women were crisp and clear, and they gradually let go, and they talked about all kinds of things in Fangshi vividly, which attracted Queen Wang and Hu Shuyi's amazement.

"There are a lot of Hu merchants going to and from the city. The Xianbei, Di, Jie, Qiang and even the Huns in the north are not uncommon. Recently, we often see Hu from the Western Regions, and sometimes we can meet Persian caravans."

"Fangshi's fine wine and sugar are the most popular among Hu merchants. Especially the Hu merchants in the Western Regions, because of the long distance, they have to pass through the jurisdiction of the Diren and Tuyuhun, and each time there are more than a hundred guards accompanying them."

"There are white-skinned, long-haired, smelly beards in the guards. At first glance, they look like Murong Xianbei, but they are not recognized by the latter. If they encounter them, they should stay away from them. They say that they are dressed like men. They are definitely not these sour smelly people. Barbarians."

"A long street was specially opened up in Fangshi, where entertainment workshops, song and dance workshops and wine shops are often seen. In addition to singers and dancers, handsome musicians, there are also orchid slaves from the north and west. A Persian businessman sent a few days ago. Criticize bearded women, all of whom are enchanting and can speak a few words of Chinese."

When the emperor died, there was no entertainment or banquet, and Youzhou was no exception.

But this does not prevent the two women from telling the story from memory.

When Queen Wang and Hu Shuyi heard the end, they were more than surprised and yearned for it.

"I really want to go to Youzhou to have a look."

"There is always a chance." Princess Nankang said.

Queen Wang turned her head, her eyes met Princess Nankang, and a trace of complexity flashed in her eyes.Opened his mouth to speak, but shook his head in the end, but didn't say anything.

The tiger girl and the bear girl talked for a full hour, until the sun was setting to the west and the palace gate was about to set, they barely stopped.

Princess Nankang got up to take her farewell and left. Queen Wang took her hand and said earnestly: "Nankang, stay in Jiankang for a few days, come to the palace more often to talk to my sister and me."

"Queen..."

"Things are impermanent. When you return to Youzhou, I don't know when we will see you again. In today's Jin family, there are too few people who understand, and too many people who are confused. I can only say a few words of heart to you."

"promise."

Princess Nankang agreed, saying: "The queen takes care."

Queen Wang nodded and watched Princess Nankang walk out of the inner hall.

Xu Jiu let out a long sigh, and said to Hu Shuyi: "Although Nankang's half life is hard, there will be a unicorn to rely on at last, and there will be no worries from now on. You and I died early, and we can't go with the late emperor. We can only suffer in Taicheng for the rest of our lives. , when will I be freed?"

Hu Shuyi didn't speak, but leaned closer and held Queen Wang's hand.

Everyone in the world knows that the Tianjia is honorable, but they don't know that behind the glory is all desolation and coldness.

In the game, it is impossible to get out easily.You can only grit your teeth and grope forward all the way until you find a way out, or you will be trapped in the dead end and die like the first emperor.

Princess Nankang walks out of Xianyang Hall and meets Sima Daozi unexpectedly.

Although he dared to call "old woman" behind his back, in front of him, Sima Daozi was respectful and did not dare to provoke him.Perhaps it was because of the majesty of Princess Nankang, or because he was afraid of the strength of the Huan family and Youzhou, Sima Daozi took the initiative to salute, and his attitude was very polite.

"Hello, sister."

Looking at Sima Daozi, Princess Nankang raised her eyebrows, looked up and down, and found this kind of "pretty close" behavior rather funny.

"The king of the East China Sea is polite." Thinking of what he and Sima Yao had done a few days ago, he couldn't help feeling disgusted, and said, "I'm an old woman, and I can't bear the title of king of the East China Sea."

Sima Daozi's face turned green.

"Maybe remind the King of the East China Sea that after the emperor's funeral, the princes and kings must leave the capital as soon as possible. With the king's age, there must be a chancellor from the imperial court. I wonder if there is someone in the king's mind?"

Before Sima Daozi could speak, Princess Nankang said again: "However, there are exceptions. Perhaps the new emperor Kong Huai has deep affection and left the king in the capital. In this case, it doesn't matter if there is a fief or not, and there is no need for the prime minister."

After leaving these words, Princess Nankang bypassed Sima Daozi and left the palace.The latter stood in place, thinking about the meaning behind these words, his face changed a few times.

If you stay in the capital, you don't have a fief, and you don't have a prime minister. Naturally, you won't have your own power, let alone private soldiers!

Kong Huai is deeply affectionate?

What a hole with deep feelings!

He almost believed it!

"Sima Yao!"

Sima Daozi's cheeks were tense, and his fingertips were clenched into his palms.

Princess Nankang walked to the gate of the palace, boarded the carriage, and looked at Taicheng shrouded in twilight. The corners of her lips curled slightly, and she closed the door immediately.

It's really like what Queen Wang said, the mind is not small, but the person is extremely stupid.

"Go home."

"promise!"

In the second year of Xian'an, in September, the emperor was buried.

On that day, the capital was completely white, and the funeral procession went out of Taicheng, passing through the royal road, and all the officials saw each other off along the way.In the city, the people knelt to the side of the road, all dressed in linen, and weeping.

Sima Yu was born in the third year of Daxing in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the youngest son of Yuan Emperor Sima Rui.

In the first year of Yongchang, he was granted the title of King Langya, and successively served as the regular servant of Sanqi, the right general, and the general of Fujun.Chu Suanzi listened to the government in front of the court. In order to counter Huan Wen, he was promoted to the general of the Fujun army, promoted to the prime minister, and recorded the affairs of the minister.Until Sima Yi was abolished, he was finally promoted to the throne of God, and his reign was Xian'an.

Throughout his life, Sima Yu experienced the seven dynasties of Yuan, Ming, Cheng, Kang, Mu, Ai, and abolished emperors, and held power through ups and downs in the officialdom.Ascend to the throne of God and vow to revitalize the dynasty.

However, things in the world make people messy, parents and children are unworthy, and there are no successors, so they end up dying before their ambitions are fulfilled, and they die with regrets.

His time as emperor was too short, but his time as an official was very long.

The people in Jiankang remembered what he did when he was an official, and they all spontaneously sent him to the side of the road to see him off.

Sima Yao and Sima Daozi were walking in the team, seeing the scene in front of them and hearing the deafening cries, they all had complicated expressions, it was hard to say what it was like in their hearts.

"Emperor Jianwen posthumously, temple name Taizong."

This is an agreement between the court and Sima Yao who only needs to get a seal.

Seeing that it was Chuanguo Yuxi that fell, the officials who requested the decree couldn't help being moved.After returning to the Ministry, I mentioned this matter with my colleagues, and everyone discussed it in private, and then searched for the records of the previous imperial edicts, checked them, and soon found something wrong.

"Are they all Chuan Guo Yuxi?"

"There is no golden seal of the emperor?"

"No."

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, feeling that this matter was strange.

After thinking about it carefully, most of them feel that they are supercilious.Most likely Sima Yao was careless because no one was around him, and he was negligent for a while.It would never have occurred to her that the emperor Jinyin was sent away, and he was not in the palace at all at this time!

The only person who had doubts was Xie Xuan who was also on duty.

After deliberation, he did not say anything on the spot, but told Xie An after returning home.As a servant, the latter can always try to confirm.

Unfortunately, there are too many things and too little time.Sima Yao noticed the clue, and used "grieving for his father's death" as an excuse to avoid Xie Shizhong.After several repetitions, Xie An felt strange, and the three-point suspicion turned into five points.

Is it Sima Yao's negligence or is there another reason?

Even compared to Shangguo Yuxi and Chengyu Liuxi, the importance of the gold seal is still no small matter.I hope he thinks too much, if not, things will not end well.

Under Sima Yao's secrecy and Xie Shizhong's suspicion, Sima Yu was buried in Gaoping Mausoleum.

The clan and local officials who came from all over the place did not leave in a hurry, but stayed temporarily, waiting to participate in the enthronement ceremony of the new emperor.

Xi Yin returned to Jingkou temporarily, explained the matter clearly, and personally selected the guard to ensure that he would join Jiankang to assist the government, and the Beifu army was still firmly in Xi's hands.

Princess Nankang and Sima Daofu are ready to leave.

The former received a letter from Youzhou and knew that Huan Rong had the above intention, so he could not stay for long, lest he become a target.The latter was impatient to see Sima Yao's smug look, and wanted to leave a long time ago, unwilling to stay for a moment.

It's a pity that the new incense made by Mrs. Li has not been used for the time being.

When the convoy left Jiankang, the court heaved a sigh of relief.

Unfortunately, the relief was too early.Princess Nankang left Jiankang, and Huan Rong's appearance arrived right after, becoming Sima Yao's first big gift for enthronement.

"Da Sima Fang consolidated the territory internally, and restored economic strategy externally. He made three Northern Expeditions, succeeded Han, defeated Di Qin, and defeated Xianbei.

Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please bestow the respect of my father, Shanggong, and the honor of Jiuxi. "

The delivery of this letter was like a thunderbolt from the drought, which not only stunned the new emperor, but also stunned the civil and military forces of the whole dynasty.

Not long after Huan Rong made his appearance, Huan Chong and Huan Huo followed suit, and all civil and military officials who were old with the Huan family or intended to join him all joined in the petition.

All of a sudden, the limelight of the new emperor's ascension to the throne was overwhelmed.

No one thought about asking Sima Yao for instructions, and the imperial decree to confer Sima Daozi as King Langya was also thrown into ashes in the three provinces.What everyone thinks in their hearts and what they think all day long are all about Jiuxi.

Most people are undecided whether to agree with the above table or speak out against it.

To put it bluntly, Huan Rong's affidavit is not just about the glory of Huan Da Sima, it is clearly a clarion call to "stand in line" when it is announced in the court.

Agree or disagree?

Standing on the side of the Huan family or preparing to vote for the Gaoping Xi family?

If you don't rely on both sides, is that the Wang Xie clan all the way?

When Gu Shu received the news, Sima Huan let out a long sigh, and moved his fingers with difficulty, his voice was blurred and almost indistinguishable.Xi Chao, who was guarding the couch, could clearly see that Sima Huan was clearly smiling, with a complicated smile that seemed relieved and bitter.

The news spread to Pengcheng, and from Pengcheng to Xihe and Changli.

Qin Jing stood at the top of the city, caressed the goshawk that landed on her shoulders, raised her eyes to look south, and showed her face.Qin Yu happened to be walking from behind, seeing this scene, subconsciously stopped in his tracks.

One moment he was feeling cold all over, and the next moment he was laughing like this.

Eye-catching is eye-catching, but it's still very scary, isn't it?