Gongshang Confidante

Ten days later, in the Queen's Palace.

"Empress, Mrs. Su begs to see you", the court lady came to report, Empress Su was holding a silk handkerchief, pacing back and forth nervously, hearing this, she hurriedly said, "Please, please...",

Su Chengxiang was dressed in a court dress, with gray hair and hale and hearty, but his expression was a little dignified, and he walked in with a serious face, "Father, what's the matter?" Empress Su invited Su Chengxiang to take a seat and ordered someone to serve tea. disappointment,

Prime Minister Su glanced at her and didn't say a word. He just sat down with a cup of tea, took a sip, and said, "The Emperor has ordered the Imperial Academy to draw up an edict to confer the Second Prince as Crown Prince on the seventh day of next month."

Empress Su was overjoyed, her eyebrows were wide open and she smiled, "Since it's a happy event, why doesn't father frown?", "Congratulations to the second prince, congratulations to the queen empress", all the court ladies knelt down and congratulated,

Seeing that Prime Minister Su hesitated to speak, Empress Su asked all the maids to retreat, Prime Minister Su sighed, "My father is afraid that the second prince will not be able to take on the heavy responsibility." Empress Su was not happy to hear this, and said coldly, "I strongly recommend It was the father who established the crown prince, and now the emperor has appointed Ren'er as the crown prince, but the father said that he would not be able to take on the heavy responsibility, so is it possible that he wants to appoint the son of the Xue family?",

Prime Minister Su said slowly, "The emperor's heirs are weak, the third prince has a sinister temperament and is aggressive, the fifth prince is timid and cowardly, his mother and concubine were thrown into limbo, the rest of the princes are still young, the second prince is the oldest, although his temperament is gentle , but well-read history books, benevolent and virtuous, if supplemented by the righteous way, he will be a wise king in the future",

"That's not true, Ren'er is extremely intelligent, and with the guidance of his father and Bengong, he will definitely be able to take on heavy responsibilities. Father should not worry about it. Ren'er has been named the crown prince, but it will greatly honor the lintel of the Su family."

The uncontrollable smile on Empress Su's face, and a hint of joy to vent her anger, recalled that when she was not in the palace, but because of a few quarrels with a fool, she actually offended Concubine Ning, who came to the palace at that time, and made the Su family feel dissatisfied. He gave up the idea of ​​sending her to the palace, his father and elder brother obeyed, and made those who knew the inside joke a lot, saying all kinds of ugly things, saying that he wanted to fly on a branch and become a phoenix, and let her cry at home all day long.

Fortunately Concubine Ning Guifei died outside the palace. The emperor reused his father and elder brother. Regardless of his age, he insisted on marrying him into the palace, and later made him a queen. Now, the emperor has appointed Ren'er as the heir. In the palace, don't I want the wind to catch the wind, and the rain to catch the rain.

"Father is worried about what you taught the prince. After the crown prince is established, the prince will oversee the country, so you don't want to interfere any more. A woman's regency will mess up the court plan." Su Chengxiang said sternly,

Advising the emperor to set up a heir is for the sake of the country, and among the princes, only the second prince is older and benevolent. In his heart, he was afraid that Empress Su would become too powerful, interfere in the government affairs, and ruin the Zhou Dynasty's country, so he felt mixed feelings.

Empress Su was scolded by her father sharply, her face could not be wiped off, and she didn't answer for a while, Su Zhinian sighed to herself, "Princess Zhaoning has the character of a prince, she is resourceful and courageous. He, no surprises everywhere, superb archery skills, defeated Gu He's three challenges, forced Gu He to bow down to the Zhou Dynasty, retreated from Gu He's sneak attack, and jointly resisted Gu He's attack with the Black Tiger Army. The people's aspirations and the military's will belong to the winner",

Su Zhinian sighed heavily, "It's a pity that she is a woman. Since ancient times, the Zhou Dynasty did not allow women to be involved in government affairs. Although after the previous queen mother and the emperor underwent several changes, female officials were allowed in the court, but inside and outside the court, women are never allowed to proclaim themselves emperors." , Chaos and chaos!",

"The emperor has already agreed to Gu He, and wants to marry Princess Zhaoning. Why should father say these things are useless?" Queen Su said angrily. Draw up the decree, and three months later, the decree will be issued for Princess Zhaoning and her relatives",

Empress Su was overjoyed in her heart, so it could be called double happiness, but she didn't show any joy in fear of what her father might say, she just said, "Both the emperor's most beloved sons belong, and the emperor's wish has been fulfilled."

Su Zhinian nodded. Seeing that the emperor's spirit was getting worse day by day, he let go of the heavy burden in his heart and asked, "Where's Mu Xue? I live in the palace every day, have you been here?",

Empress Su shook her head, "It's been a long time, and I haven't been here once. That child has always been well-behaved and sensible. Whenever he enters the palace, he will come and sit. For a while, I only heard that Riri stayed in Yudian."

"Although she and Princess Zhaoning have had a good relationship since childhood, they have never been so ignorant of etiquette." Su Zhinian also had some doubts,

"Father, don't say I'm petty. It's not a good thing for Mu Xue and Zhaoning to get too close. That Princess Zhaoning looks calm and pleasant, but she is cold and indifferent. Although Mu Xue is cold and distant on the surface, she is actually a People who value love and righteousness, I am afraid that in the hands of Zhaoning, they will not know if they have suffered losses."

Su Zhinian shook his head nonchalantly and said, "Princess Zhaoning is about to go to Guhe and get married. She probably doesn't want to give up. What's wrong with her daughter's family talking about her concerns? Mu Xue is from the Su family, who would dare to scheme against her."

Empress Su originally wanted to say that Princess Zhaoning must not want to be married, and she might ask Su Muxue to do something about it, but she thought that since the Holy Majesty had asked the Imperial Academy to draw up a decree, the marriage was already a firm matter, so she accepted it again. He only chatted with Su Zhinian about family affairs.

On this day, Su Muxue passed by the Hanlin Academy, seeing its dazzling glazed tile roof and colorful sills. Went to Lin Huai, the editor who went out.

Lin Huai walked out the door, yawned, his eyes were dark blue, his official uniform was a little wrinkled, and he stretched his waist. Then he saw Su Muxue in front of him. His eyes lit up, he tidied up his clothes, walked over, and said, "Su Muxue My lord, long time no see",

"Master Lin", Su Muxue returned the gift, this Lin Huai was the one who offered to befriend her when she first arrived at the Imperial Academy, and led her to the school grounds to watch riding and archery, and only then did she meet Zhou Chiyu for the first time.

"Since Mr. Su was promoted, he hasn't come back to see his old colleagues for a long time." Lin Huai put on his official hat and smiled like a spring breeze. "It's true that Mu Xue has lost etiquette." , not many days back to the palace, busy with official duties, but less gatherings with colleagues.

"Is the Imperial Academy busy with business? Master Lin seems to have stayed up all night," Su Muxue asked, and Lin Huai adjusted his official uniform a little shyly, "Master Su laughed, the Imperial Academy did have a big event last night, but it was not Mrs. Lin." Small editors can participate, but pour tea and water for the adults who draft the plan all night, and prepare pens and inks."

The drafting of the decree required important ministers such as university scholars to discuss it all night, and then drafted the decree and submitted it to the emperor for review. As an editor, Lin Huai had no part to participate.

"I want to come to court and I have something important to do," Su Muxue responded casually, and was about to leave when Lin Huai saw that the person he liked was in front of him, so he couldn't help but want to show off his cleverness, and said, "Master Su, do you know what's going on in court? ",

Su Muxue smiled lightly, "I don't know", Lin Huai walked closer, and said in a low voice, "Although the imperial decree has not yet been issued, it has been widely spread in the court, Mr. Su has never heard of it?",

"I don't know what's going on?" Su Muxue's face was like a flower, and her voice was soft and pleasant. When she got close, she exhaled, her lips and teeth were fragrant. took his hand, "Why is Master Lin so sneaky?",

Lin Huai said coquettishly, "This matter is very important, Master Su must keep it a secret after hearing it", "That's all, Su won't listen anymore", Su Muxue wanted to leave

"This is a good thing, Mr. Su, it is a very good thing for your Su family." Lin Huai hurried up to flatter him, and said, "Your Majesty Su, you know that the emperor ordered the Imperial Academy to draft an edict to confer the second prince as the crown prince on the seventh day of next month. Glory to the ancestors",

Su Muxue stopped, and said calmly, "I see." Lin Huai rubbed her nose in embarrassment when she saw her neither happy nor surprised, thinking she could please the beauty?

"Your Majesty Lin, let's go back and rest earlier." Su Muxue smiled at him, like spring wind turning into rain, making Lin Huai look happy, and asked, "Master Su, where are you going?"

Su Muxue was silent, seeing Lin Huai following behind, she could only say, "Go to Yudian", "I heard that Mrs. Su and Princess Zhaoning are on good terms, but that time when Mrs. Su and Mrs. Su were on the school grounds, Mrs. Lin was so blind that she didn't see Mrs. Su We are old acquaintances with Her Majesty the Princess",

The word "good friends" made Su Muxue's ears a little hot, so she could only prevaricate, "That time, Su and His Highness hadn't seen each other for several years, and they were a little estranged. You don't need to send them off, Mr. Lin, just go back and rest."

Seeing that Su Muxue was considerate, Lin Huai couldn't help being delighted, and said, "It's okay, it's okay, but Lord Su knows that the emperor has drawn up a decree, and three months later, Princess Zhaoning will marry Guhe. The time is not long, Lord Su. Cherish it",

Su Muxue narrowed her eyes, lowered her head hastily, her eyes were full of turmoil, and even her fingertips couldn't help trembling, "Lord Su, don't be too sad", Lin Huai comforted, took out a square scarf from his arms, and handed it to Su Muxue Now is the time to please the beauty.

"Is this true?" Su Muxue tugged on Lin Huai's sleeve and asked, "No one else knows, but Mr. Lin was there last night. Besides, Mr. Su must have heard about this matter in court," Lin Huai replied .

"Thank you, Mr. Lin!" Su Muxue bowed deeply to Lin Huai, "Su has something important to do, let's go first." After speaking, she hurriedly turned around and left. Lin Huai was behind her, seeing her graceful figure, So beautiful and beautiful, I can't help but look crazy.