Difficult for a son-in-law

Ming Zhan didn't return home until noon, and the housekeeper Li Ming greeted him at the door.

"I heard that His Highness is here today, and the Eldest Young Master and the Second Young Master are waiting for His Highness in the mansion." Li Ming bowed and followed behind, reporting to Ming Zhan with his mouth crackling.Then he asked Ming Zhan if he should go to change clothes first, and the hot water and clothes were all prepared.

Ming Zhan only felt that the butler was getting more and more verbose, but he didn't expect Li Ming to be too excited.His son Li Cheng is now beside Ming Zhan, and he has a lot of face, and now he has returned to the imperial capital with Ming Zhan, his behavior is a level higher than before, how can he not be happy as an old man?

You must know that slaves are human beings, not just wooden piles, so they naturally have emotions, Li Ming was overjoyed, and got a little over excited, "The eldest aunt and the fourth aunt have sent people to inquire about the news, and asked when His Highness is free. , the two aunts are coming back to visit their relatives."

"Of course I will visit my sisters first." Ming Zhan ordered as he walked, "Please come to my courtyard to talk, three brothers."

Although Ming Lian entered the palace with Ming Zhan to pay respects to Empress Dowager Wei, but he never cared about military and state affairs, when the princes discussed matters with Ming Zhan, he came back first and did not delay for lunch.

After eating, he was a little sleepy, squinting his eyes and taking a nap, listening to the boy's report: His Royal Highness has returned to the manor.So he got up and washed his face, and went to meet Ming Zhan.

Ming Lian asked enthusiastically, "Have you eaten yet? I guess there must be food left in the palace, so I didn't wait for you. But the food in the palace is always difficult to fill, so I'd better ask the small kitchen to make some supplements. "

"Thank you, third brother, for your concern." Ming Zhan went outside to put on a big dress, and because he hadn't taken a shower, he put on a robe casually, without a belt around his waist, and greeted first, "Is the eldest brother and the second brother all right in the imperial capital?"

Mingli sighed, "Everything is safe for us, but the father..." In fact, although Ming Zhan took the position of the eldest son, it was completely beyond Feng Jingnan's expectation. Among the several sons, Mingli won Fengjing the most. Nan attaches great importance to it, and has the deepest relationship with Feng Jingnan.

No, Feng Jingnan has only been missing for more than half a month, and Mingli's face is haggard and gloomy, which makes people feel distressed and admired.

Compared to Mingli, Mingyi is still the same.

As for Minglian, there is no need to mention it. There is a folk saying "grandma doesn't kiss and uncle doesn't love", which is used to describe Minglian's misfortune.The two older brothers in front of him, Concubine Wei's position is already very stable, Ming Lian, the icing on the cake, really doesn't pay much attention to it.Furthermore, Ming Lian is average in civil and military affairs, neither like Ming Li, who is the eldest son and his father values ​​him; nor like Ming Yi, who likes to be by his mother's side and share her mother's worries; nor is he more precious than Ming Fei, who is the mother's only daughter; in a word , Ming Lian grew up being neglected like this.

Therefore, Ming Lian didn't have any deep feelings for Feng Jingnan, and he knew a thing or two from his first sentence asking "Is Ming Zhan eating?"

Ming Zhan bumped all the way, and spent half a day in the palace. He was already tired, and said, "Now the life and death of the emperor's uncle is unknown, and there is no crown prince in the court. People's minds have changed, and it is inevitable that they will seek camp on this. Big brother and second brother, have you ever heard anything?" wind?"

Before Ming Li could answer, Ming Yi said, "It's also a mess outside, and we don't have an idea, so we naturally follow His Highness. Whoever His Highness supports, we will support."

Ming Zhan nodded, "We have a family business in Yunnan and Guizhou, so why bother with these things. I also want to talk to my brothers, don't reach out your hand, you will be pecked."

The atmosphere was a little condensed, Ming Zhan said, "In a few days, the eldest sister and the fourth sister will come back to visit their relatives, but the third sister has not heard from her. Second brother, you should send someone to ask, otherwise she will be left alone by then. It’s also a bit ugly.”

Ming Yi responded lightly.

Ming Li said, "This car is exhausted, you should rest first, we won't bother you, let's have a good get-together tonight."

Ming Zhan naturally agreed.

Ming Yi went back to his room and sent his servants to Fang Fang, who said indignantly, "I don't like his fake eyebrows and his virtues the most. If he doesn't let others reach out, why did he come to the imperial capital!"

Ming Li hurriedly persuaded him, "You just say a few words, the father is not here, he is the master of the house, what he says, we can do what we do."

"Brother is right," Minglian Bai Mingyi glanced at, "Don't worry about it, you are smart, could it be that Ming Zhan is dumber than you? You should think about your mother first, anyway, your daughter-in-law is still with you in the imperial capital. My eldest brother's daughter-in-law is in Kunming."

"Ming Fei, that stinky girl is really ignorant. The older sisters and fourth younger sisters all know to send a letter, so she is so big." Ever since Ming Fei was almost disfigured, Ming Lian has a rough temperament, and he feels that he has endured enough. Ming Fei, seeing Ming Fei's trouble again, said viciously, "Send someone to tell her whether love will come or not, our family still needs aunts and grandmothers! See if she needs help from brothers, if she thinks she won't need us in the future, just Cut off contact!"

Mingyi and Mingfei have always had a good relationship, so they couldn't help arguing for Mingfei, "What are you talking about, a married daughter is no better than when she was at home, two layers of mother-in-law above, how dare you be self-confident in everything, just ask. It also takes such a big fire."

"Could it be that she is the only one who has a mother-in-law?" Ming Lian complained, and didn't say much about her real sister.

Mingyi asked him again, "You just respect your mother, concubine and mother in Kunming, why did you come to the imperial capital with your son? Our brothers are all here, so there is no man in the family?" In fact, the words made sense I wanted to ask a long time ago, but since Ming Lian came back, he was busy eating, sleeping and resting, so he only found some free time now.

Ming Lian's answer was simple, "Ming Qi is back."

Mingyi murmured in a low voice, "None of these dead girls is reassuring." Then he said to Minglian, "You should just hang on to the imperial capital, and it's useless if you come." Although friction between brothers is unavoidable, After all, Kunming City is safer than the imperial capital, and Ming Yi does not suggest Ming Lian to come, "Why don't I come, if you want, you go and guard Ming Qi." Ming Lian didn't accept this, got up and said, "This journey is really tiring and backache My back hurts, I have to ask the little girls to squeeze it, so I won't talk to my two elder brothers."

With that said, he walked away unsteadily.

Being treated like a donkey with good intentions, Ming Yi looked angry, and behind his back he said, "It's useless since he was a child, and a single Ming Qi can scare his courage out of him."

The old god Mingli was there, and he persuaded him, "It's not that the third brother is useless, I also felt angry when I saw Ming Qi. Second brother, instead of following Ming Qi, it's better to follow the son."

"Brother, why don't you have any ambition at all." Mingyi complained.

Mingli smiled, but didn't speak.

Ming Zhan is like a bead of calming the wind. When he arrives at the imperial capital, the imperial capital becomes calm and peaceful.

In fact, the throne is also a kind of investment, otherwise there would be no such thing as "contribution to support".There has been no news from Feng Jingqian for a long time, and the opposition to the crown prince is getting louder and louder, but there are two key figures in the establishment of the crown prince: one is the Empress Dowager of the Palace of Compassion and Peace; the other is His Highness the Prince of Zhennan.

No matter who is the emperor, he is the grandson of the Empress Dowager Wei.The new emperor may have an influence on the Empress Dowager Wei's natal family, Cheng Enhou Mansion, but she will only honor the Empress Dowager Wei more.

However, regarding Zhennan Prince's Mansion, the Feng brothers both disappeared. Although Ming Zhan is a certain heir, he will not be able to become Zhennan King even if the new emperor is not enthroned.The reason is simple: no one issued an edict.

Besides, the prince of Zhennan is not stupid, it's okay, he can come all the way to the imperial capital.

Even ghosts would not believe him if he said that he didn't have the intention to meddle with Li Chu.

Since the Zhennan Prince's Mansion wants to get involved, it is necessary for everyone to observe the wind direction of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion.

Therefore, the people who came in the early dynasty were particularly complete.

Those who didn't want to get involved, those who asked for sickness, and those who asked for leave, all of them arrived at once.Naturally, Ming Zhan was also there. He woke up early, yawned and listened to the courtiers' discussions.

Ming Zhan has heard the morning court a few times in the past, and it is indeed different. In the past, there was one sitting on the top. Everyone should speak loudly but not urgently, brightly but not muddy, with a respectful and humble attitude, and sharp and sharp words. Elegant, typical scolding without dirty belt.

Now there are four seats on it. Of course, they couldn't squeeze into one dragon chair. Four chairs were placed under the dragon chair. At first there were three chairs. Ming Zhan came and added another seat.

Maybe it's because there are more people sitting on it, so it's not rare, but the ministers are working more than before, their voices are louder, and their backs are straighter.They like to ask Ming Zhan to be the referee when they can't reach a conclusion.

To be honest, it was a really offensive job.

For example, what everyone is discussing now is about whether the fifth prince can be released from Wendao Zhai as he grows older, and can instead be in the court to listen to politics.

The princes were noncommittal, and the ministers of the court debated with each other, but they didn't have an idea, so someone asked, "May I ask how the judge should be judged?"

"This," Ming Zhan said, "Of course we will discuss it after Uncle Huang returns to the Imperial Capital. I don't think there is any need to be in a hurry right now. Uncle Huang said that the name is justified, and the fifth prince is also decent."

"Your Highness, Your Majesty..." You are not very clever at pretending like an idiot.The ministers wanted to remind Ming Zhan in a low voice.

Ming Zhan scratched his hairless chin with his fingertips, and asked in surprise, "You all think that Uncle Huang won't come back?"

Everyone said they didn't dare.

Ming Zhan sighed, shook his head, and said earnestly, "Why is it that at the same age, some people are in the top rank and some are in the bottom ranks? How many people think they are full of talents, but they were born at the wrong time and were buried miserably? Alas, in fact, it's not like that. .I really don't understand you, you are also old ministers, how do you think things are so simple?"

Wei Ning quietly stabbed Wei Guogong's fork in the ribs, Wei Guogong was caught suddenly, and said "Yo", which attracted the attention of all the officials.

Ming Zhan took a look and asked quickly, "Father-in-law, what's your problem?"

Wei Guogong is the son-in-law of Princess Jingmin, and Ming Zhan's first short-lived wife, Xiaojun Jun, is his daughter. Therefore, it is correct to call him "father-in-law". Some inside information. I will not hide it from Your Majesty, ever since Yujia was in danger, I have been worried about my father day and night. If there is any other inside story, please tell Your Majesty frankly, I will be grateful to you as an old minister."

Feng Minglan also spoke, "Yes, Ming Zhan, you seem to have something in your words, you might as well speak up."

Gladly accepting the full court's expectant eyes, Ming Zhan was actually a little complacent in his heart, but he didn't show the slightest bit, but said in a helpless tone, "This is also a little idea of ​​mine. I didn't want to show it. Since you want to Listen, you might as well say it out, everyone, listen to it and see if what I think is right."

Everyone seemed to be listening attentively.

"Perhaps you think that the longer the time since Uncle Huang and King Father disappeared, the less likely they are to return safely." Ming Zhan said, "I don't think so. Have you ever thought about why Uncle Huang and King Father are the same? Missing, instead of directly crashing? Because the assassin also knows that the emperor and the king of Zhennan are only valuable if they are alive."

"As long as the emperor's uncle and father are alive, or if they really fall into their hands, then asking for money, land, women, or negotiating conditions is not a problem." Ming Zhan sighed, "But we have not received any news so far. Let's think about it, if anyone holds a king or a prince of a country, and those who serve the country loyally, they will naturally send them back to the court immediately; those who are greedy for profit must also want to make such rare achievements in order to get a big reward; they have other intentions Yes, to coerce the emperor to command the princes. However, they will not keep the uncle and the father in their hands for a long time, because everyone knows that the country cannot live without a king. If the emperor does not hear from the emperor for a long time, the country must establish a new king. Once the new king ascends the throne, even if they have the uncle and father in their hands, their bargaining chips will no longer be as good as before. Therefore, I infer that the uncle and father have not fallen into the enemy's hands."

"Master Wei Ning used to be the Minister of Dali Temple, and he has the most experience in judging cases," Ming Zhan asked solemnly, "Master Wei, do you think there is a reason or two in my reasoning?"

Wei Ning said, "The possibility is extremely high."

With Wei Ning's words, Ming Zhan felt as if he had been slapped with chicken blood, his feet trembled under his robe twice, his face remained unchanged, and he continued, "Then let's analyze another possibility, maybe someone's wolf ambition and the royal family are at odds." The revenge is for Mr. Shi. Let’s assume that they are really successful. However, all such actions have been planned and planned for a long time, and then succeeded in one fell swoop. Think about it, everyone, a person who has been depressed for decades A person who has endured half his life to do one thing, once he succeeds, can he not spread the word? Can he bear it? But similarly, we have not received news of the death of the emperor's uncle and father. "

"Thirdly, since the emperor's uncle and father were not killed or fell into the enemy's hands, do you think there is another possibility?" Wei Guogong was quite puzzled by the limitations of the heads of scholars and bureaucrats in feudal society, " Since the emperor and prince are safe and sound, why haven't you returned to the imperial capital for so long?"

"Father-in-law, this is not difficult to understand." The old god Mingzhan is here, "The emperor's brothers and brothers are all dragons and phoenixes, but the emperor's uncle has not set up a heir, so there must be difficulties. How does the eagle teach the little one?" The eagle flies and pushes the little eagle off the cliff. This is the same reason. The prince is the future heir to the throne and the ruler of the empire. Although everyone shouts long live, long live, but in fact, no one can really live Thousands of years, even if there are not many over a hundred years. The emperor's uncle will not always be there, and when the crown prince ascends the throne, will he be able to bear the burden of the people of the dynasty and the country? No one can see it more clearly than now? As for other veterans, important ministers, and royal relatives It's really hard to say what the state relatives, including me, will do during this period of time, and whether they will have the face to welcome them back to court in the future."

"I didn't want to say so much," Ming Zhan frowned, "It's just that you have become more and more unruly now, and the emperor's uncle has only left for a few days, and he carried the fifth prince out." Shaking his head, Ming Zhan said disappointedly, "Damn I'm not showing off, if you want to be high-ranking officials, you really need to work harder. You can't eat hot tofu if you are so hairy and dry."

The courtiers didn't know whether they were confused by Ming Zhan's way of selling old men, or because of his magical analysis. Anyway, from the morning to the end of the court today, there was a sense of harmony, harmony and beauty. The light is almost comparable to the rising sun outside.

In history books, countless people became famous in countless ways. For example, if an emperor loves to fight and wins many battles, people like to call him Emperor Wu; In the same way, all of them express their beautiful meaning.

Although the emperors of the Dafeng Dynasty had unique personalities, Mingzhan was the only one who really had the best character. He was known by posterity for his nonsense.