Fate is easy to tie, not easy to solve

In other words, regardless of the objections of the veterans, the Emperor of Chu insisted on establishing a new queen.There was a lot of disputes and discussions in the court, but in the end, no conclusion was reached, so we will discuss it later.But judging from Emperor Chu's attitude, it seemed that there was no room for maneuver.On that day, a minister secretly entered the palace and asked the prince to persuade His Majesty.In the evening, the prince's chariot stopped in front of the gate of Lenggong Palace, Chu Hong went in with a food box in his hand, and all the maids and eunuchs were waiting at the gate.

When Chu Hong entered the cold palace, a puff of dust suffocated towards her face.Abandoned tables, chairs, urns, and tattered clothes can be seen everywhere in the courtyard.Weeds are overgrown, and spiders weave their webs everywhere.Although the eaves of the windows and doors are still intact, there is also a lot of dust, and there is no trace of cleaning.After walking a few steps, the hem of his clothes was already covered with dust.Seeing that there is no one in the courtyard, I don't know what happened to this pampered empress!

Pushing open the door and entering, the room is pitch black and the north and south cannot be distinguished, only the couch in the inner room is like a bean lamp.Wang Yumei was embroidering something under the lamp. Although her hair was a little messy, her expression was calm and normal, not like a crazy person.Sitting opposite her, Chu Hong took out the exquisite pastries from the food box and put them on the table. Wang Yumei, who hadn't raised her head since he came in, turned her head slightly, and took a look at the things she continued to embroider.What she is embroidering is a bellyband, which looks like a child's clothes in size.Chu Hong wondered if she was making a bellyband for Wang Meiren's unborn child, it was ridiculous to think about it. "It is said that the empress is insane, but I don't think so."Wang Yumei didn't respond, she just embroidered, the thing in her hand didn't look like a piece of cloth but rather a valuable thing, she carefully embroidered stitch by stitch, completely ignoring the person opposite.Chu Hong said again: "The purity of the queen's mother lives, and naturally she doesn't have to pretend to be stupid." When she thought that Wang Yumei had no response, she suddenly looked up, "Hush ~ Her Majesty he heard that he would kill him, hush ~" .Chu Hong was taken aback, "Who did you kill?!".Wang Yumei frowned unhappily, "Confused slave, didn't your majesty say yesterday that if you want to be a queen, you can't have children! Hush~ whisper.".Chu Hongjian frowned, "You have a child?!" Wang Yumei nodded, showing a happy expression, put down the things in her hands, and groped in her arms.Suddenly her expression changed: "My child, where is my child? Where is my child!".She looked around in horror, shrinking her shoulders and trembling, "My child, the child is gone, the child is gone. Your Majesty said, when you are a queen, you don't want children, my children!".She spoke incoherently and frantically, and Chu's expression became more serious when he heard it. "You know that His Majesty wants to make Wang Mei the queen, and she is pregnant with the dragon seed. If she really gives birth to a prince, the position of the prince will definitely change!".Wang Yumei opened her eyes wide, full of fear, she covered her ears and trembled all over her body, "No, the queen has no children and cannot have children. The crown prince is a tool, and the crown prince is a tool! Your majesty spared my life, I heard nothing, nothing I heard..." Wang Yumei huddled in the corner, her hair was disheveled, her eyes were dull and she was no longer as calm as before, she seemed to be talking to herself, she didn't hear anything, she didn't hear anything!

Chu Hong came out of the cold palace with a gloomy expression, and none of the accompanying maids and eunuchs dared to speak out.It has been a long time since I returned to the Taiwort, and Chu Hong did not come out after entering the study.In the study room, Chu Yu sat behind the desk. There was a white paper spread out on the desk, but nothing was written on it, only a drop of red cinnabar ink.Smudged on a blank white paper, the contrast between red and white is sharp.Outside the window, the night wind blows unscrupulously against the branches, making rustling noises.

The queen cannot have children, the crown prince is a tool, His Majesty spared her life, and I didn't hear anything... Wang Yumei's words lingered in my ears. At first glance, it sounded like nonsense and madness, but if I thought about it carefully, although I didn't understand the meaning, there was something in it... An eerie chill.Prince is a tool!What exactly do you mean?Chu Xiaotian suddenly favored a beauty so much that even if he was in a situation where he was at odds with the courtiers, he would make her the queen, making such a stubborn and hasty decision.Is it really just a fascination and a loss of reason? !For this royal father, Chu Hong really couldn't see through, and couldn't see through!

A person flashed into the room, it was Itsuki.He knelt down on one knee, "Master."Chu Hong stood up, stepped forward to help him up, her hands were stained with water, "Is it raining?".Wumu stood up and took a step back, he couldn't let the wind, dust and rain outside get dirty. "It rained halfway back.".Chu Hong nodded slightly, turned around and poured tea, "How is it?".Wu Mu: "According to reports from our people, the Beiyi tribe has launched a total of five attacks this month, and they have become more and more brutal." Chu Hong handed him hot tea, "Sit down and talk slowly." "Thank you, Lord." The two sat opposite each other, and Wu Mu drank some tea, and his body felt better. Although it was summer, he was already drenched in the wind and rain all the way back. "Wang Peng actively resisted the first two times, but later he became more and more slack. His perfunctory response has already caused a lot of losses to our soldiers. There may be several more battles in a few days. Wang Peng's tone is to only defend and not attack." .Chu Hong remained silent, slacking off to take on the challenge. Winter will come in a few months, and winter pastures need to be cultivated and grown.The northern tribes are mainly grazing, and the forage is scarce in winter, so they must plan to take the opportunity to attack, so that they can cultivate and live in the south where the forage is abundant in winter.At such an important moment, as the commander-in-chief of the first army, it is impossible for Wang Peng not to know this! "Chaoli did not receive the war notes from the north.".Wu Mu: "It is said that the Deputy Commander Bao Zilong doesn't have much right to speak and is restricted everywhere. Wang Peng basically didn't let him participate in important meetings. Bao Zilong had already written a report on the news about the invasion from the north, but it was intercepted by Wang Peng. ".It turns out that Chu Xiaotian's wishful thinking was wrong. How could he control a place like the border where the mountains are high and the emperor is far away? A mere Baozilong who has no military foundation can do the job of an informant well. It is too easy for him to think some. "You go down and rest, fortunately."Wu Mu went down to rest, and Chu Hong opened the window. The rain outside had stopped, leaving fine branches and leaves on the window sill, which were blown and scattered by the wind and rain.It seems that this matter of establishing a new empress cannot be fulfilled!

The next day, an hour earlier.The Emperor Chu was getting up from Wang Meiren's place to change clothes and freshen up, and reported to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to see him.Chu Xiaotian was rinsing his mouth, holding his glass of water and paused, but did not speak.Wang Yi offered a wet towel, "Your Majesty, let Your Highness come in, it's so urgent, I'm afraid there is something urgent."Chu Xiaotian glanced at him, "Let him in."Chu Hong had to go in loudly, Wang Meiren didn't seem to get up in the room, Chu Xiaotian was already fully dressed and was going to breakfast, "I send my respects to my father.".Chu Xiaotian pointed to the seat opposite, "It's so early, you must have not had breakfast, sit down."Chu Hong raised her eyes, "Thank you, father."After breakfast, Chu Xiaotian said leisurely, "It's not long before morning, why are you asking to see me at this time?".Chu Hong: "Going back to my father, the northern tribes have continuously invaded our border, no less than five times a month, and they have no intention of stopping recently."?Chu Xiaotian's eyes moved slightly, and he said, "How did you know that?".Chu Hong remained silent for a while, "Report from the informant."Chu Xiaotian laughed, "Sure enough, the prince is more powerful, and the news is better than mine. This Baozilong is really useless. Fortunately, the prince's sages are like this, otherwise such important news will not arrive!".

In the early court, the faction of old ministers was ready to fight against the new empress, but His Majesty the Emperor of Chu didn't talk about the new empress other than asking about normal affairs, and his face was not very good.As the dynasty approached, the Emperor of Chu issued a decree: "The Ministry of Households allocates [-] grain and grass to the northern barracks. I say that everything in the court is safe, and let them guard the border with peace of mind!".The Minister of the Household Department and the Chief Minister hurriedly knelt down, "I will obey the order."

After the court was over, His Majesty still didn't mention that matter again, so the old ministers were completely relieved.But I also wondered, why didn't His Majesty mention the matter of setting up a new empress?According to His Majesty's intention yesterday morning, it must be established?Some people don't understand, of course, some people see it clearly, why are they still wondering, is this not obvious, there is a situation in the north, when His Majesty needs General Wang Peng!Oh oh, that's how it is. It seems that this new queen thing is impossible.you do not say!

There were only Emperor Chu and his personal eunuch Wang Yi in the imperial study room. Emperor Chu's complexion was even worse than when he was in court, and a memorial was spread out on the table in front of him. It was from the north and arrived an hour ago.It read: All is calm.The seal stamped is the personal seal of Deputy Commander Bao Zilong.All is calm!Chu Xiaotian exploded in anger, and threw it to the ground, "It's so peaceful! It's still calm to attack five times in a month, so it won't matter until I'm wiped out! Good stuffed bun!".Wang Yi stepped forward to pick up the notebook, "According to this old slave, this may not be written by General Bao.".Chu Xiaotian looked at him, motioned to continue. "General Bao went to the north according to His Majesty's order. Although he has an official position, he has no affection for the soldiers. It is really difficult. Moreover, the north is far away from the imperial capital. It is unknown how General Bao is going!".Chu Xiaotian thought about it carefully, it was right.Today he allocated food and grass according to the prince's wishes. If there is no war, it will be a reward for the soldiers to defend. If it is true, it will also boost morale and remind them to keep an eye on their movements.Thinking of this, Chu Xiaotian's anger subsided a little, "It's because I lacked consideration, it's really thanks to the prince! Wang Yi, what do you think will happen if the prince ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor in the future?".Wang Yi bowed and said respectfully: "His Royal Highness will be as diligent and loving as His Majesty."Chu Xiaotian opened a new brochure, "Really?" He smiled and punched a big cross in the brochure!

In Huguo Temple, Liao Kong stands on the high steps and looks in the direction of the imperial palace.The palace was shrouded in gloom, and inside the high city walls, something happened.There is another storm in the sky, and the dark clouds are gradually gathering to cover the sun. It seems that it will rain again, Amitabha...