Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 203 Decent
After Liu Yan returned to Chengdu in a daze, he stopped going out.

Liu Chan ignored him for the time being, whether Liu Yan was willing to commit suicide was up to him.

Today is the day when the officials rest and take a bath, and Liu Chan is rarely at leisure. After greeting the Empress Dowager Wu, he took a rare walk with the Empress Dowager Wu in the garden of the New Palace.

The orange-yellow fallen leaves are floating on the road, which is not beautiful, but it can vaguely feel a sense of bleakness.

Empress Dowager Wu looked at the fallen leaves in the garden, and said sadly: "One year is going to pass, and the days go by so fast. It has been five years since your father died of illness."

"If your father knows what a big man looks like today, he should be relieved." Empress Dowager Wu said reminiscently.

Liu Chan supported Empress Dowager Wu, not wanting Empress Dowager Wu to be too sad, and said with a smile: "Although a year is going to pass, every year is better than a year. The family is also getting more prosperous, and I am still worried that there will be more children in the future. The queen mother can't even recognize it."

Hearing this, Empress Dowager Wu beamed with joy, and said: "That's right, the girl born by Qiang'er is so handsome."

A few days ago, pregnant Zhang Qiang gave birth to a daughter named Liu Yuan for Liu Chan.As the only daughter of Liu Chan, she is loved by women in the palace.

Empress Dowager Wu hesitated for a while, and then said: "It's just a pity that Yun'er doesn't have a son."

Liu Chan took a few steps forward, hesitating a bit, and said: "A few months ago, the Queen asked me for a question. If Qiang'er gave birth to a child, could I adopt her? If you want this daughter to be adopted by the empress, so as to reassure her, I don't know what the empress thinks?"

Empress Dowager Wu frowned slightly, and said: "Although the Ai family is a woman, they also know the affairs of the country. Your majesty did not agree to adopt the queen before, and the Ai family thought it was a good move."

"If Qiang'er gives birth to a son, he will be His Majesty's fourth son and also a concubine. If His Majesty adopts this son to the Queen, this son will be the Concubine's son. If the eldest son of Sui'er is the eldest son, it's okay. But how can this son not have enough status? Adoption, if it is true, there will be disasters in the harem." Empress Dowager Wu analyzed.

Liu Chan nodded, and replied: "The mother thinks that the eldest daughter will be adopted by the queen, is it possible?"

Empress Dowager Wu glanced at Liu Chan, and said lovingly: "Your Majesty, have you heard that the lady in the palace is still alive, and adopted her children to the queen?"

"This matter is not in accordance with the etiquette and rules. At this time, the empress has a daughter, but what about Qiang'er?"

"She was pregnant in October and endured the pain of being separated from her flesh and blood. Does His Majesty have the heart to treat her like this?"

Facing Empress Dowager Wu's three questions, Liu Chan was speechless and ashamed, but he ignored Zhang Qiang's feelings.

Although Liu Chan loves Zhang Yun, he will not let Zhang Qiang be wronged and endure the pain of separation.

"My mother's words are reasonable, but I forgot. Yuan'er is not only my daughter, but also Qiang'er's daughter." Liu Chan said with emotion.

Empress Dowager Wu smiled and said: "Your Majesty loves his wife dearly, and everyone in the palace knows about it. The Ai family also knows a little about what the empress is thinking. If the empress is really eager to seek a child, it is better to let the empress raise orphans in the army. One First, the whole empress is the heart of mother; second, the heart of winning soldiers for the country."

Liu Chan nodded in agreement, and replied softly: "My mother's words are all right. After a while, I will discuss this matter with Yun'er and choose orphans in the army to raise. After that, Yun'er can also feel at ease in the palace, but I still hope The queen mother can enlighten Yun'er a lot."

Empress Dowager Wu nodded with a smile, there is nothing wrong with it.

Empress Dowager Wu walked a few more steps, remembered something, and said with emotion: "These day palaces are much deserted, and there are fewer women who often come here."

Liu Chan looked indifferent, and said slowly: "It must be autumn, and things are a bit busy, and I forgot to enter the palace for a while. The queen mother can be summoned."

Empress Dowager Wu sighed, and said: "A few days ago, the Ai family summoned the general's wife, Mrs. Hu, into the palace.

Hearing this, Liu Chan frowned and asked, "I don't know what the queen mother wants?"

The Empress Dowager Wu glanced at Liu Chan, pondered for a while, and said: "The Empress General has served the late Emperor for decades and traveled around. It is better for your Majesty to think of his hard work, spare his life, and punish him severely. Will be grateful Dade."

Facing Empress Dowager Wu's intercession, Liu Chan acted in a dilemma, one side was law, and the other side was love.

Liu Chan pondered for a while, and said slowly: "In fact, I can't bear the matter of the general later. In the past few years, the veterans left behind by the late emperor have died of many illnesses, and I am quite touched. I am very fond of the general later, and all the ministers in the court know , but it is really the latter's own fault, and there is nothing I can do about it."

"The Empress General was lawless, went in and out extravagantly, colluded with local officials, seized other people's land, and forced rebellion. The matter is so serious. If the Empress General cannot be rectified, how can I see the people of the Han Dynasty? How can I talk about revitalizing the Han Dynasty? Consolation father!" Liu Chan had no choice but to move out of Lao Liu and said.

The Empress Dowager Wu sighed quietly, and said: "Aijia is a woman who knows nothing about the affairs of governing the country. But if the general later did something harmful to the country, His Majesty will execute him, and Aijia is no different. You can't just because of the selfishness of Aijia. Regardless of the overall situation of the big man."

Liu Chan, who thought he was a filial son, pondered for a while, and said: "The general's behavior has violated the laws of the country, but he is not as good as his family. His son will inherit the title, and his wife, Hu, and mother can also be summoned normally. The position of Tinghou must be Let him spend his life in peace."

The Empress Dowager Wu nodded slightly. Although she did not achieve her goal, she had taken care of the Hu family so that she would not be left alone after Liu Yan's death.

The mother and son quickly revealed the matter and stopped talking about it.

Empress Dowager Wu quickly discussed the marriage of Liu Yong and Liu Li with Liu Chan.

Um!There is also the matter of Liu Chan accepting the concubine.

After talking with Empress Dowager Wu, Liu Chan quickly summoned Dong Yun on the terrace and asked about Liu Yan.

"I am so sorry that Xiu Mu called Xiu Zhao into the palace today." Liu Chan pointed to the seat and said without apology.

"I'm ashamed and dare not do it!" Dong Yun sat upright and replied respectfully.

Liu Chan held his hands behind his back and looked down at the city of Chengdu in the distance. He asked, "Recently, the general is in the mansion, what is he doing?"

Dong Yun obviously knew that Liu Chan asked Liu Yan to commit suicide, and replied: "After returning to the mansion from Mount Wudan, the general was drunk for several days, unconscious, and kept silent about the funeral."

Liu Chan's eyes flickered, and he snorted softly. Liu Yan obviously didn't want to die, so he drank alcohol for days to avoid this matter.

Since you don't want to be decent, I will be decent for you!

"Xiu Zhao, you will send the funeral for me tomorrow, and cry for the general with the civil and military officials. At the same time, send a message to the prime minister, and ask the prime minister to write an elegiac couplet with the general. Remember to make a big noise so that the people and scholars in Chengdu know " Liu Chan said coldly.

Dong Yun stared at Liu Chan's back, feeling a sudden chill in his heart. His Majesty wanted to force Liu Yan not to step down and force him to death.

"No! I know, but I don't know how to notify those civil and military officials?" Dong Yun asked.

"It doesn't need to be too much, just the officials in the inner government and the palace!" Liu Chan said in a deep voice.

"No!" Dong Yun agreed.

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