The prime minister was stunned for a moment, and suddenly smiled, as if mocking the old emperor for not being completely confused.

The prime minister said quietly: "Your Majesty, you have no other choice."

He didn't smile, he was very serious, like the prime minister of a country who is diligent and loyal to the emperor and the country every year in the court.And he's also telling the truth.

The doors in the palace are closed, only the light of candles and the fire in the charcoal stove.

Incomparably quiet, only the heavy panting of Emperor Heng, from his heaving chest and battered throat, the emperor's unwillingness and fury revealed his dying weakness and powerlessness.

Brothers fight against the wall, the prime minister oppresses, Xu Changyan holds great power, Emperor Heng has become a lonely family, and even half of the people who are loyal to him can't be found.

He suddenly lowered his head and coughed violently, even coughing up blood.

The court lady who hurried over was shocked, and the prime minister looked indifferent.

The prime minister got up and said: "Changyan is a good boy, he won't kill everything, you can naturally keep some of your blood. Besides, if you choose the virtuous and capable, you can give the seat to the sage, and you can also be magnanimous in the history books." The reputation of a good emperor."

The prime minister stood for a while, and everyone helped Emperor Heng up and put him on the bed, and called the imperial physician. The prime minister was about to leave, when he suddenly heard an old, hoarse and weak voice from the dragon bed: "Wait a minute...that matter, is it still counting?" ?”

Emperor Heng attached great importance to feathers, and he couldn't see himself leaving any stains on the history books. He wanted to be innocent, wise, and be a good husband and emperor.He is such a greedy, cold, vulgar mortal.

The prime minister said: "Of course."

He heard the maid next to him say that Emperor Heng had passed out again, and eunuchs and doctors from outside the palace rushed in.

The prime minister walked out like a stroll in the courtyard, as if everything had nothing to do with him.The noise and silence are in stark contrast.

Of course, he charged Emperor Heng with murdering his brother for that matter.

Emperor Hui died at his hands, and will eventually be criticized in the annals of history.For the future of Daqi Wei, he chose a wise monarch, assisted him in the position, secretly had a cup of poisoned wine, and sent the young and ignorant Huidi to Huangquan.

It was seamless and totally explained.

……

The news that Emperor Heng was ill again spread from the palace, followed by the banning of Prince Tang's mansion, and his future arrangements for the princes, the fiefdoms, nothing but a house .

For example, the sixth prince lived for more than twenty years and was still a fool who couldn't memorize the three-character scriptures, so he could only stay in the capital for a living.

But there is no clear arrangement for the crown prince.

One day, the abbot Puxin of Jing'an Temple suddenly entered the palace to face the saint, and the next day it was reported that Emperor Heng wanted his nephew Xu Changyan to inherit the Datong.

Everyone had more or less guessed this in their hearts before, but now as soon as the news spread, they couldn't sit still.

Although they are both of the royal blood, how can a younger brother's son be related to his own son, let alone Emperor Heng who personally killed his biological father, isn't he afraid that people will hold grudges and wait for an opportunity to retaliate?

At that time, Chongzhao was going to the harem with Mrs. Zhong to meet Concubine De.The title of the Li family is gone, the Zhong family is a woman and child, summoned by Concubine De, and can only be accompanied by Chongzhao.

Concubine De lived in a secluded palace, racking her brains to preserve the sound body and sharp mind of the eighth prince.She knew the methods of the harem, those women with ulterior motives, not only took people's lives when they were cruel, for example, the imperial concubine designed to make the third prince disabled, and even poisoned the children to become stupid, such as the sixth prince.

Hearing that Yunhe was assassinated, she was so frightened that she didn't sleep well for a few days, so she hugged Yunhe in her arms in front of the servants and coaxed: "Mother's sweetheart..."

The palace road is long, and Zhongzhao and Zhong entered through the side door.It was winter, and all kinds of things happened frequently, the atmosphere in the harem was gloomy, the three thousand beauties didn't see any concubines coming out for a walk and joking, even the maids and eunuchs kept their heads down and hurried on their way, not daring to show any air.

The artificial hills and pavilions are separated, the branches hang empty in the air, the weeds are withered and yellow, and the leaves on the evergreen trees seem to be covered with morning dew.Chongzhao followed Tong Ning to Changchun Palace, but his pace was relatively slow.

Tong Ning said with a smile: "There are dozens of plum blossoms in the Changchun Palace, and they are very beautiful every time they are in full bloom. But the weather is cold now, and I am afraid that they will not bloom until the new year."

Chongzhao took Zhong Shi into Changchun Palace.

Concubine De showed a smile, and beckoned them to sit down, "I don't know if there are any taboos for this young master, just tell me what you usually eat in the Hou Mansion, little aunt, I will ask my servants to prepare it for you."

Zhongzhao smiled, "Auntie is being polite, just give me a cup of hot tea."

Yun He said beside him: "By the way, I saw Mr. Xu in the harem, it seems that the Empress summoned him."

……

Xu Changyan was originally in the Nuan Pavilion to approve the memorial with the prime minister.Emperor Heng was seriously ill and fell into a coma, and he and the prime minister acted as agents for all the affairs of the court.

The empress sent someone to send a letter, saying that she wanted to see him in person.

Since the empress secretly sent someone to torture the fifth prince to death and disabled him, Emperor Heng directly grounded the empress, but the Weng family had a lot of power behind them, so he didn't dare to convict him for a while.

Xu Changyan was puzzled, but he got up and went to Yongshou Palace.

The main reason for the withering of Emperor Heng's heir was the disagreement in the harem, and the most important thing was that the jealous queen played tricks secretly, making the whole harem a mess.

Just wait until he takes office, the harem will definitely be quiet.

As they approached Yongshou Palace, there were more court ladies and eunuchs around, and they all stopped and bowed their heads.Rumors spread faster inside the palace than outside. These court ladies and eunuchs who are struggling at the bottom can see clearly than the people above. Whoever falls from power and who is favored to take power is as clear as a mirror in his heart.

Although no definite imperial decree has been promulgated yet, this person will be the future prince of Daqi in the future.

Xu Changyan turned a blind eye to the sneaky glances around him, as if he didn't feel anything.

He is tall and slender, with a handsome face but not feminine, but his brows and eyes are as cold as ice, and there is an indifferent look in his eyes, as if nothing can enter his eyes, and his demeanor makes people feel awe for no reason.

The eunuch notified, and Xu Changyan stepped over the threshold.

The incense in the sleeping hall was strong, and the charcoal stove was burning well, making it very warm.The queen was half leaning on the pillow, her old eyebrows and eyes lightly swept over.

Xu Changyan bowed and did not sit down, but listened to the instruction with lowered eyes.

The queen wore a string of Buddhist beads on her wrist, looked up and down at the young man in front of her, and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Xu first. I have been keeping a low profile for 20 years, quietly found a good backer, and sent myself to this supreme position. You really have the ability.”

Xu Changyan's complexion remained unchanged, and he said: "Your Majesty, you've broken me. Your Majesty has planned for more than [-] years, but she failed to keep even a son-in-law, so she is truly capable."

The queen's complexion turned black, she gritted her silver teeth, and anger burst out of her eyes.

But she immediately thought of something, suppressed her anger, and said, "Master Xu's wings are hardened, I can't blame this palace. I and the emperor have been here for decades, and I don't know what method the prime minister used to make him He changed his mind and appointed you as the heir. But after all, you are the son of a sinner, and the word got out, there are many people out there who are dissatisfied and want to break you."

Xu Changyan said: "What exactly is your empress trying to say?"

The queen smiled and said: "The Weng family is a century-old family, which is much better than the Li family. Besides, because the Li family has fought on the battlefield for generations, and when it came to the Duke of Yuanzhen, there was only one heir left. Now it has shown a declining trend. Sooner or later The blood will be cut off. The Weng family has made achievements in both civil and military affairs, and has a stable foundation in the court. If you need it, you will definitely be able to support it."

The queen's surname is Weng. As she said, the Weng family has a century of history and is a top-ranked family in the capital. They have a lot of power in the court.

Xu Changyan understood what she meant, showing a trace of curiosity, and pursed his lips: "What about the conditions?"

The queen said: "My niece, Weng Ruoting, is as beautiful as a flower and has a heart. She has received strict education since she was a child, and everyone is a lady of noble birth. If you can marry as the first wife, it will definitely be of great help to your reputation and the power to fight for the heir. benefit."

Xu Changyan's complexion did not change, his extremely pale lips were slightly pursed, which made people feel cold for no reason.

Xu Changyan's cold gaze fell on the terminally ill queen who was still fighting for power for her family. The old and yellowed face made him feel sick for no reason, "I won't agree."

The queen's eyes were sharp, "The emperor is still hesitating, which means that he might cut you off with a single thought. As long as you promise me, I have asked the Weng family to prepare a dowry, and the marriage will be completed within three days. Then I will Let my father lead his ministers to write a letter, and I will speak for you, and the emperor will definitely make you the crown prince."

Xu Changyan lowered his head, under the dim yellow candle light, his expression could not be seen clearly, he said: "Since she is the wife, she will be the empress in the future."

The queen felt that he was shaken, and she relaxed, "You just need to understand. This child Weng Ruoting has been in my eyes since I was a child, and I will definitely be a dignified and good queen. If you insist on the second son of the Li family, as a husband and wife It's not without precedent."

Xu Changyan felt that he could go.

He literally turned around and walked away.

The queen was in a hurry, and stopped him suddenly: "Xu Changyan, you have to know that you are nothing without the help of the prime minister alone. Those ministers are implicated by forces behind them, and it is easy to block you from ascending the throne if they are united. Sometimes, if you can’t hold them back and are forced to give in, you’ll screw things up.”

Xu Changyan stopped and looked at her, "So what."

He showed a sneer, "I'm nothing, so what are you? The emperor wants to kill me, and the officials want to scold me and persecute me. It's just the throne. At worst, I just overturned the chessboard, and no one can get it. You want to bet on me?" Do you dare to bet? If not, just stay in the palace. If I am in a good mood, I will spare your lives."

He walked out of the sweltering bedroom, and the cold wind blew outside, blowing away the anger in Dim's heart.

Xu Changyan felt a little irritable and depressed at the thought of going back to the Nuan Pavilion to approve the memorial.

He frowned, his face became colder and his breath became furious, and the little eunuch who was leading the way was so frightened that he didn't dare to turn his head.

When the little eunuch realized that the footsteps had disappeared, he turned around, and there was no one behind.

The tall and slender figure was still outside the gate of Yongshou Palace. The little eunuch lowered his head and walked hurriedly, but he didn't notice the second son of the Li family standing silently in the corner.

The little eunuch ran back in a hurry, and saw Xu Zunshi, who had a cold face like a devil, suddenly took his hands and rubbed them, and lowered his head to speak, although his face was still cold, but his eyes were gentle, and the tyrannical aura just now subsided, The tone was soft and outrageous.

It was only then that the little eunuch remembered the relationship between the two.

The Holy Majesty has already bestowed a marriage on the two of them, and the relationship is justified.

Then in broad daylight, in front of a group of court ladies and eunuchs behind, Xu Changyan hooked his waist, lowered his head and kissed those cold and dry lips.

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