The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Yang Tinghe secretly sweated when he said this.

If the crime is serious, it means colluding with the feudal king; if it is small, it is harboring filth.

No matter which one it is, it can be convicted.

It just depends on how His Majesty handles it.

Emperor Hongzhi's expression softened, and there was less anger in his eyes: "Master Yang is full of knowledge, and it is normal for Prince Ning to love talents."

If he sends it to the cabinet and the nine ministers, he must be rebellious.

The cabinet and the six ministries hold real power and must not have any affair with the feudal king.

However, Yang Tinghe was only a subordinate official of the East Palace and did not control the powerful yamen of the imperial court.

Yan Chengjin was filled with emotions, and there was a bullet from Yang Tinghe in his sleeve.

The delay in handing it over was because Yang Tinghe was the teacher of Emperor Hongzhi and was highly regarded.

Zhu Houzhao is His Majesty's only son.

Emperor Hongzhi regarded the prince's education as a top priority for the court.

Setting Yang Tinghe as Zhan Shifu of Zhan Shifu shows Yang Tinghe's status in His Majesty's heart.

In addition, Yang Tinghe's crimes were too few.

He couldn't kill with one hit, so he never handed over this bullet.

Yang Tinghe felt happy in his heart. He had been depressed for many days and nights because of this matter.

"I thank Your Majesty for your forgiveness!"

Emperor Hongzhi said seriously: "After receiving the gift, I must deal with it impartially, so let's fine Yang Qing's family three months of silver."

Yang Tinghe stood there, unable to speak.

"Master Yang is not convinced?"

"I have something to say. This time I sent someone to the capital to assassinate him, maybe it was Prince Ning."

hiss!

Yan Chengjin raised his head slightly and saw that Yang Tinghe and Zhu Chenhao were fighting?

According to historical data, the real relationship between Yang Tinghe and Zhu Chenhao occurred during the Zhengde period when they became cabinet bachelors.

But now, Yang Tinghe is just Zhan Shi with no real power. What Zhu Chenhao really wants to bribe should be the cabinet and Jiuqing.

Among the ministers present, besides him, there should be some who had received the kindness from King Ning.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Yang Tinghe: "Is there any evidence of guilt in Yang Qing's family?"

His Majesty changed his name from Master Yang to Yang Qing's family. Yang Tinghe knew that this matter could not be careless and said hurriedly: "It's just my guess."

"Master Yang, if you say something that has no evidence, it will slander the vassal king." Xiong Gan said.

Yan Chengjin looked over and remained silent.

"I have talked too much, so I will resign."

Yang Tinghe's eyes flickered and he exited the hall.

…

Jiangnan, Prince Ning's Mansion.

Zhu Chenhao came to the study with his counselors.

After closing the door, the counselor said: "My lord, the assassination failed. Wang Ziran met Wang Shouren. This man has been good at bow and horse since he was a child. Although he is a civil servant, he has the body of a military general."

Zhu Chenhao was only concerned about whether the court would investigate: "Will the court trace me?"

"No, Prince, don't worry."

The counselor swore that the eight people were refugees and could not even find out their place of origin.

Moreover, he was hired by another group of bandits, disguised as White Lotus cultists.

Even if there is an investigation, it will be on that group of bandits.

Zhu Chenhao took a deep breath: "Don't act rashly these days."

…

Kunning Palace,

Empress Zhang sat on the sofa with difficulty with her huge belly.

"It's been fifteen days, why haven't you seen the prince come to pay your respects?"

Although the prince is naughty, he still comes to Kunning Palace to pay his respects every now and then.

Wei Tai lowered his head slightly, and the little eunuchs around him buried their heads even lower.

His Majesty ordered not to tell the queen that she will give birth in one month, so there must be no mistakes.

Empress Zhang saw the clues on their faces and said angrily: "How dare you hide something from me!"

Wei Tai's knees softened and he knelt on the ground.

Queen Zhang frowned: "Speak quickly, don't let me ask Your Majesty."

Wei Tai hesitated: "Mother... the prince was assassinated when he left the palace. Your Majesty was afraid that your highness would leave the palace again, so he locked your highness in the East Palace."

Queen Zhang suddenly held her stomach in unbearable pain.

"Empress..."

There was great chaos in Kunning Palace.

Wei Tai was relatively calm. He first sent someone to ask for the imperial doctor and his aunt, and then sent someone to inform Emperor Hongzhi.

…

After Emperor Hongzhi finished reading the memorial, he got up and went to Qianqing Palace to take a nap.

When he walked to the door of Fengtian Hall, he just raised one foot and was about to step outside, when a figure rushed in hastily.

Boom!

Emperor Hongzhi fell down in response, covering his heart with his hand, feeling a slight pain.

Seeing His Majesty's painful expression, Xiao Jing knew that the collision was serious.

He hurriedly helped Emperor Hongzhi up and shouted: "Which eunuch in the palace is so tired of living and so unruly in the palace! Take it down!"

The little eunuch looked up and realized that it was His Majesty who had been knocked down.

"Slave...Slave, you didn't do it on purpose."

Emperor Hongzhi raised his hand to stop him and asked, "I saw you in Kunning Palace, why are you so panicked?"

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty has unbearable pain in her belly. It seems she is about to give birth..."

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned.

After looking forward to it for more than half a year, the queen is finally going to give birth... No!

The imperial doctor said that there was still a month until the time came. How could he give birth at this time?

"Why does the queen have abdominal pain, but she ate the wrong thing?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, when the Queen heard that Your Highness was assassinated, she began to have unbearable pain in her abdomen."

It's this scoundrel again.

Emperor Hongzhi ignored etiquette and rushed to Kunning Palace, telling Xiao Jing to go outside the palace and notify Wang Ji.

As long as Wang Ji is in the palace, he will feel more at ease.

When he came to Qianqing Palace, Queen Mother Zhou also came after hearing the news.

"Sun Chen, I have met the emperor's grandmother."

Empress Dowager Zhou was extremely nervous and looked at Wei Tai: "When did it happen? Is the imperial physician in there?"

"Reporting to the Empress Dowager, the imperial physician and the midwife are all here." Wei Tai was also very worried.

In the bedroom, the voice of Empress Zhang came.

Both Emperor Hongzhi and Empress Dowager Zhou had experienced childbirth. The last time they were so nervous was when Empress Zhang gave birth to Zhu Houwei.

Worried, at this moment, they could only wait outside the palace.

Not long after, the female palace physician came out and reported in a panic: "Your Majesty, there is bleeding, a lot of blood, but the baby cannot be born. If this continues, your Majesty..."

From Empress Zhang's voice, it can be heard that her voice is gradually tired and exhausted.

Empress Dowager Zhou has given birth to children before, this is a sign of excessive blood loss and fainting.

If she really faints, her life will be in jeopardy.

"Quick, go get my Buddhist beads."

Emperor Hongzhi felt a little weak: "Where is Wang Ji? Why haven't I seen Wang Ji yet?"

Xiao Jing was anxious and looked around, but Wang Ji didn't come: "Your Majesty, I sent someone to invite him, and he will be here soon."

At this moment, the nanny ran out in a panic: "Your Majesty, the queen has fainted."

In the hall, the screaming sound stopped abruptly.

Emperor Hongzhi and Empress Dowager Zhou rushed into the bedroom, and the female palace doctor and the nanny wiped Empress Zhang with their hands and feet.

"Empress!"

Yan Chengjin came to Fengtian Hall, but heard the gatekeeper say that Emperor Hongzhi was not in the hall.

The little eunuch came over: "The queen is about to give birth, and your majesty hurried to Kunning Palace."

It's about to be revealed!

I wonder if Empress Zhang is going to give birth to a princess or a prince?

"How long have you been gone?"

"Almost half an hour."

When he walked down the imperial steps, he saw Liu Jian and a group of ministers rushing to the harem.

Yan Chengjin followed him.

When they arrived at the gate of Kunning Palace, they heard a sound like a funeral procession, but it was not the voice of Empress Zhang, but the cries of people all around.