Lonely non-good minister

Everything was going on in an orderly manner. In just three months, the gloom had cleared up in the Wei Dynasty. Song Yuan's proficiency in handling political affairs astonished everyone. Several years of experience in managing civil affairs allowed her to face various complex problems. She is all skillful, bold and decisive, and has ideas. Even veterans who have been in the government for more than ten years have to admire her methods and government.

There was only one thing that puzzled all the officials in the court, and that was the treatment of the imperial master.

The great witch Zhiyan was firmly in the position of national master and could enter and leave the palace freely. Song Yuan had no intention of dealing with him. No matter who asked for severe punishment, she would not mention it. If anyone came to remonstrate in person, she would turn a deaf ear.

In the Mingzhang Palace, the two queen mothers who had moved here to rest in their old age were sitting together. Queen Mu Wantang was by their side, scooping out cold sweet wine from a white porcelain jar, and Mu Wantang carefully presented it to them.

"Autumn tigers are the most annoying. I ordered people to make sweet wine and chill it with ice cubes. Mother, please try some to relieve the heat."

Little Shen accepted it with a smile, but Shen didn't have much appetite. She just took a sip and asked: "What does the emperor think now? The Tingwei Mansion has found out that the wizard from southern Xinjiang deceived the late emperor to murder Chun'er, and repeatedly Interfering in government affairs, even those royal families who were imprisoned were involved with him. Are so many crimes not enough to punish him? "

Mu Wantang was asked and didn't know how to answer. Although Song Yuan would tell her about the previous dynasty, she really couldn't answer Shen's question. She also asked Song Yuan about this matter, but every time Song Yuan said the same thing The time has not come yet.

Since the time has not come yet, we cannot go into details.

She understands the principle that things come true when they are put together.

"Of course it's enough to punish the crime." Xiao Shen took over the words: "It's just that the Imperial Preceptor was personally appointed by the late emperor. Although there are many crimes, there is no evidence. Even the Tingwei Mansion has not found that these things are directly related to the Imperial Preceptor. There is no evidence of relationship. Without evidence, one cannot convict without authorization.

Furthermore, Emperor Mu Zong strictly prohibited witchcraft for twenty years, but was completely destroyed by the late emperor's appointment as a national master. Now, so many years have passed, and the court's laws are still questioned by the people. Everyone is afraid that orders will be changed overnight. Therefore, we must slowly plan for it. Otherwise, the emperor's credibility will be the same as that of the late emperor. "

Shen was dissatisfied: "Witchcraft has brought harm to the country. The emperor has delayed execution and ignored the courtiers' advice. The Ai family is really worried. Since even the most troublesome southern royal family can be frightened, why should they be afraid of a southern wizard?"

"The Imperial Preceptor is not an ordinary Southern Xinjiang wizard. He was able to confuse the late emperor and not only made him an exception to appoint him as the Imperial Preceptor, openly challenging Emperor Mu Zong's national policies, but he was also able to get in touch with the royal officials in a short period of time and develop among the people. The emergence of a large group of believers is enough to prove that witchcraft is well established in the Wei Dynasty.

Over the years, the imperial court has warned many times, and the local government has arrested many people, but they have not been able to completely curb the people's pursuit of witchcraft. At this time, if the emperor rashly attacks the imperial master, I am afraid that The people would refuse to agree.

The ministers came to remonstrate and wanted to imprison the Imperial Preceptor. No matter how good the reasons were, no one came up with a safe way. If a big disaster was caused by dealing with the Imperial Preceptor, wouldn't it be worth it? There is certainly a reason why the emperor is keeping quiet now. Maybe he is waiting for the opportunity. "

Shen reluctantly accepted this explanation, but she was still unhappy.

Before ascending the throne, Song Yuan spoke so nicely. She said she would make good arrangements for Song Wei and Song Ce. She said she would not forget the uncles and cousins ​​of the Shen family, and said she would feel relieved.

But now, Song Wei was sent to the distant and desolate Liaodong, and Song Ce only worked as a copy clerk in the Tingwei Mansion. Apart from some monetary rewards, Song Ce, a relative of the Shen family, did not get any real benefits. , even he refused to execute Zhiyan, the great witch who was closely related to Song Chun's death. Mrs. Shen was really flustered. Looking at the calm and calm little Mrs. Shen, all the words of complaint came to her, but she swallowed them all. Mrs. Shen was a smart person. No matter how she questioned her, little Mrs. Shen would definitely do it for Song Yuan. Looking for reasons to explain, Shen didn't bother to speak anymore.

After taking a sip of the sweet wine, she took her eyes on Mu Wantang and asked, "It's been almost a year since the Queen's wedding, and now there are no concubines in the harem. Why is there no news about the wedding?"

Mu Wantang looked awkward when she suddenly asked him, and he didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Before the wedding, Song Yuan had made things clear to her and gave her a chance to think about it. Since she had agreed, she could not do anything that was untrue. Therefore, after the wedding, although she was with Song Yuan every day, If they live in the same room but sleep on separate couches, how can they have children?
  "Don't be in a hurry." Xiao Shen said with a gentle smile: "You are still young. The emperor just ascended the throne and the government affairs are complicated. I'm afraid he can't take care of them. Moreover, Prince Ming Gong fell ill not long after the wedding. The brotherhood between the emperor and Prince Ming Gong Shen, I was sad at that time, so naturally I couldn't care about the queen, and I also encountered the funeral ceremony of the late emperor. It was just to maintain national filial piety, and it was not suitable to have an heir at this time."

Shen couldn't refute this reason. She stirred the sweet wine in the bowl and said in a rather disgusting tone: "What's the point of observing this kind of national filial piety?"

She was really jealous of Emperor Hong Ming. If it wasn't for the sake of etiquette, she would definitely celebrate with singing and dancing every day.

In order to prevent Mu Wantang from being embarrassed here, Xiao Shen praised the sweet wine a few times and asked her to send some to Song Yuan, and Mu Wantang was able to escape.

The maid arrived at the Taihua Palace with the sweet wine in her hands. Song Yuan was busy reviewing the memorials. Mu Wantang didn't make any noise and scooped out the sweet wine when he saw the gift.

"You came from Mingzhang Palace. Did the Queen Mother ask me about my treatment of the Imperial Master?" Song Yuan didn't even raise his head and asked very casually.

Mu Wantang put the sweet wine in her hand: "I asked, but the Queen Mother gave me an explanation, and the Queen Mother seemed dissatisfied."

"It doesn't matter if you are satisfied or dissatisfied. It's just that it's really inappropriate for the Queen Mother to be so concerned about the government." Song Yuan put aside the memorial after reviewing it, and then drank half a bowl of sweet wine: "A few days ago, the Queen Mother paid tribute to Shen I asked the Sikong Mansion to investigate the performance of the family. It was a complete mess. Even if I had the intention to make an exception, I am afraid that they would not be able to take on important tasks. Therefore, the Queen Mother was very unhappy. Now that I am unwilling to punish the imperial master, she must feel that She is unhappy. If you walk in front of her, you will inevitably be embarrassed by her."

Mu Wantang said softly: "It's just some complaints. If I don't care, I don't care, so the emperor doesn't care either."

"It's hurtful to hear too many complaints." Song Yuan looked at her: "Look for a reason to go less to Mingzhang Palace. We won't accept this kind of grievance."

These words made Mu Wantang feel warm in his heart, and he nodded shyly to show that he understood.

"Your Majesty." The chamberlain came in softly: "Mr. Yan is here."