Rule over Ming Dynasty

Chapter 18

Outer East Road, Qingning Palace.

The Empress Dowager Zhou was very enthusiastic about the good grandson who came to pay her respects, she pulled Zhu Youtang to the familiar dining table, and specially prepared lotus seed soup for Zhu Youtang.

After asking for warmth, she took the initiative to talk about Wynn and said, "Your Majesty, back then your father wanted to abolish you as King Lixing, but fortunately Wynn..."

"Grandmother, did the late emperor really want to abolish me back then?" Zhu Youtang didn't know why the Empress Dowager Zhou recommended Huai En, but immediately stopped eating and asked seriously.

The Empress Dowager Zhou was taken aback for a moment, then she nodded with certainty and said: "That's right, your father listened to that demon concubine's words, did you really want to abolish the establishment?"

"Grandmother, this matter is related to our family's right to inherit the throne, but I don't know who you have heard about Concubine Wan inciting Father and Emperor to depose me?" Zhu Youtang had an idea in his heart, and immediately asked seriously with a spoon.

The Empress Dowager Zhou did not expect Zhu Youtang to break the casserole and ask the end, but she still said with certainty: "I don't know who said it first! It's just that the demon concubine has always regarded you as a thorn in her side. Fortunately, you were born in the cold palace and escaped a lifetime." Jie, this matter is definitely true!"

"Grandmother, even though Concubine Wan Huang confuses my father, I remember that my father has been nurturing me to handle government affairs, but I have never heard that my father intends to abolish me. Where did the abolition of my establishment come from?" Zhu Youtang had already realized that there was something strange here, so he deliberately pretended to be stupid and continued to investigate.

Emperor Chenghua loved and trusted Concubine Wan Gui so much back then, so he would naturally arouse some envy. I am afraid that the imperial grandmother in front of him also regarded Concubine Wan Gui as a thorn in her side.

It's just that Concubine Wan Gui bewitched Emperor Chenghua to abolish him, not to mention that Concubine Wan Gui must know that she could not have such a big influence, which is actually not in the interests of Concubine Wan Gui.

Even if she was abolished, Concubine Wan Gui was neither a queen, but the Empress Dowager Zhou was still alive at that time, and King Xing's biological mother was also alive.Even if King Xing succeeded her as she wished, it would be impossible for her to dominate the harem.

It is in the best interests of her that she must not intervene in the national dispute.Not to mention that her own succession will make her forever, even if King Xing really succeeds, it is naturally impossible to call her mother, and she will be dealt with to prove her innocence.

This is exactly the case, the so-called concubine Wan Gui bewitched Emperor Chenghua to abolish the crown prince, which was probably a conspiracy staged by the civil official group, thus becoming the winner of this incident.

After all, the Empress Dowager Zhou did not see it with her own eyes, and this matter passed away in a gust of wind, she rubbed her forehead and said frankly: "Your Majesty, it has been a few years, and the emperor's grandmother can't remember clearly! " After a pause, he said in a serious manner: "Fortunately, Huai En strongly remonstrated your father, so your father did not listen to the demon concubine's slander and ordered to abolish it, so that your crown prince can be preserved!"

"Grandmother, since I was conferred the crown prince, I have always acted in accordance with the rules and have done nothing wrong. You are aware of this. Even if the emperor wants to abolish me, there must be a reason, not to mention that King Xing is young and has no virtue. Why should I take my place as the saying? I can deal with the matter of abolishing the royal family calmly, but if it falls into the ears of King Xing, it is hard for King Xing to have a different heart from now on!" Zhu Youtang pretended to be confused, pretending to understand, Immediately waved the spoon and made alarmist remarks.

Since these literati want to play, then I should also play with them to see how it will end when I see it, and who is the first to turn the table.

Chirp...

King Xing, who had turned 11 years old, wanted to feed Concubine Shao. He was sitting on the bench obediently and opening his mouth to eat, but suddenly his body shivered and he sneezed loudly.

The 11-year-old prince, because of a small butterfly effect somewhere, was shuddered by the wind blowing in from outside the door, and suffered slander that he couldn't bear at his age.

The Empress Dowager Zhou found out that she really had to guard against this, but she quickly reacted and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid you are worrying too much. King Xing is your own younger brother, so why would he covet your throne?"

"Grandmother, is there such a thing in our Zhu family? Brothers and nephews are like this, not to mention that King Xing and I are half-brothers! King Ruoxing really thought that the emperor wanted to dethrone me and set him up, and that the throne should have If it belongs to him, it is unavoidable to fight with each other again. According to what I see, this matter should either not be mentioned from now on, or we must find out the true intentions of the father, so that King Xing can dispel his disagreement!" Zhu Youtang naturally tugged at Xing Wang insisted on threatening, just expressing his own opinion.

Since Wynn wants to take the role of protecting the dragon, he must restore the truth of the year so that he can give an "account" to Xing Wang Zhu Youzhuo, so as to avoid fighting in the same room.

The Empress Dowager Zhou found that the eloquent grandson in front of her seemed to be still filial, but he was no longer as confused as before, so she had to change her words: "Your Majesty, let's not care whether your father intended to abolish the royal family for the time being, or not. Wynn was indeed demoted to Fengyang to guard the mausoleum because you contradicted your father. Now that my grandmother has recalled him, Wynn has the reputation of being loyal and upright, and he can be reassigned as the supervisor of ceremonies!"

"The post of Supervisor of Rituals is a big matter. Wynn is a loyal and traitorous person, and I have doubts about the abolition of the reserve!" Zhu Youtang did not expect that the Empress Dowager Zhou still insisted on pushing Wynn. , they deliberately refused to be authentic.

The Empress Dowager Zhou found out that her grandson had really changed, and immediately made concessions and said: "Your Majesty, grandma knows that you have grown up and wants to make decisions for yourself! It's just that Wynn has been the supervisor of ceremonies for more than ten years. There has never been a mistake, as long as he is allowed to return to the hands of the Supervisor of Rituals today, grandma will not interfere in the affairs of the inner court!"

"Grandmother, how will Li Rong, the chief of ceremonies, deal with it?" Zhu Youtang didn't want to fall out with the Empress Dowager Zhou, not to mention that he had his own plan, so he let it go.

The Empress Dowager Zhou was overjoyed, and Dang even said her plan: "Liang Fangfeng, the seal of the Imperial Horse Supervisor, was not well received. I heard that in order to please the late emperor, he sent flowers and plants from his hometown in Guangdong. Li Rong can replace the seal of the Imperial Horse Supervisor." job!"

Just now I said not to interfere, is it a slap in the face?

"Grandmother, please forgive my grandson for not agreeing to this matter!" Zhu Youtang naturally would not agree to hand over his life safely, so he even made up a reason and said: "Father, the emperor made an account before he came to Zhongzhong, and it is not yet the time of filial piety. How can I break my promise?" , what face do I have to go to a few banquet halls to pay respects?"

Speaking of this, tears welled up in his eyes. As a person who aspires to be an excellent emperor, he must have some acting skills.

Seeing the familiar filial Zhu Youtang, the Empress Dowager Zhou believed it was true, and immediately compromised and said: "In this case, Li Rong will be demoted to be the eunuch of the ceremonial supervisor and Bingbi!"

"Since the imperial grandmother spoke, let's arrange it like this!" Zhu Youtang actually didn't want to make a big move against the inner court, so he put down his spoon and nodded.

The matter spread quickly, and Wynn returned to the position of the chief inspector of ceremonies. Li Rong, the chief inspector of ceremonies, was demoted to the eunuch of the pen supervisor and Bingbi, while Liang Fang, the chief seal of the imperial horse supervisor, was still in charge of the Qianqing Palace. The steward, Qin Ji, only got a Shangshan supervisor to hold the seal of the eunuch.

In this adjustment, the biggest loss was actually Li Rong, the former chief inspector of ceremonies. Originally, he was expected to be the chief inspector of the imperial horse and also be in charge of the Qing Palace, but now he was demoted to the eunuch.

It's just that no matter what, the adjustment of the important staff of the inner court was completed first, and the new dynasty did not make drastic changes, and everything seemed to be smooth and silent.

(End of this chapter)