Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 454
In front of Tian Mansion.

After sending Lai Shangrong away, Tian Chang's entourage immediately came closer.

"Sir! The guard just now seems to have recognized the slaves. It seems that they are not royal guards, but Lord Lai's men. Do you want them?"

As he spoke, he showed a fierce look on his face, used his hand as a knife, and struck everything down hard.

Tian Chang waved his hand: "Don't make trouble, I'll go to the palace and ask the empress!"

After that, he got on the carriage and went all the way to the palace.

The case of Prince Jing's murder is over, but if he continues to evade the matter and doesn't visit the palace, he will be left with no money.

Therefore, Tianchang also began to resume his daily greetings.

Entering Fengzao Palace, Queen Tian retreated.

Tian Chang didn't care about Lai Shangrong, but said anxiously: "Empress! Your Majesty didn't come to court today. Is there something wrong?"

Lai Shangrong bumped into him when he went out, not because of his casual business as he said, but because he had received news that Emperor Zhenglong had suspended his morning court and was eager to enter the palace to inquire.

Queen Tian shook her head and said, "I don't know much more than you do. Since Prince Jing was killed, the Emperor has never been to Fengzao Palace again!"

Then the conversation changed: "However, Concubine Wu and Concubine Hui, who slept last night, are still in Yangxin Hall. Except for a few eunuch guards who are delivering orders, they can only enter or leave the hall. I went to visit, but no one was there. We can get in, but currently we only know that there was an emergency last night, and we have to wait for some time to know the specific situation!"

Although the murder of King Jing ultimately pointed to King Zhongshun, and the emperor also punished him, he was also wary of the queen who benefited the most.

"Who are all the people going in?"

"Other than the imperial physician or the cabinet minister, who else could be there?"

Tian Chang looked happy and said, "Are you going to establish a heir apparent?"

As the only prince of Emperor Zhenglong, King Qi was also the only candidate for the East Palace throne.

Tian Chang couldn't hide his joy, but Queen Tian couldn't be happy.

He sighed: "The emperor is still young. If the emperor really has three strengths and two weaknesses, he will definitely appoint several auxiliary ministers. I am afraid that the young master will be suspicious!"

If only he could wait for another ten years... It's a pity that he was worried about the failure of his heirs and the endangerment of the country, so he accidentally ruined his life. Otherwise, why would he have been in trouble so early! "

"Empress!" Tian Chang secretly looked at the Queen and said cautiously: "This may not be an opportunity for the Empress!

In the former Tang Dynasty, Wulong could still watch politics behind a curtain, and his empress had always been quite famous. Now that King Qi is still in his infancy, why can't he take care of him in the court? "

Queen Tian's eyes flashed sharply, and she said meaningfully: "Do you hope that I will imitate Wu Fu? Regardless of whether it can happen or not, have you ever thought about the final outcome of the Wu family?"

"That was because the Wu family dominated the government and the public, acted arrogantly, and had no idea of ​​self-examination, which ultimately led to a catastrophe!"

When Tian Chang said this, he knelt down and said: "Back then, the Wu family didn't have any connections, and the emperor's fight for the heirloom back then, there were many fake hands in our family, which is not the same as the Wu family back then. Your majesty also has King Qi still alive. Using baby as an excuse, as long as you make some arrangements, you will definitely be able to respond to your call. This will not only avoid the risk of suspicion from the master, but also..."

Having said this, Tian Chang stopped talking and lay on the ground.

"Brother, you want to say that you can also seek to usurp the throne, right?"

"Your Majesty, you are wise! I have no selfish motives, I am just thinking about your Majesty!"

"Think for me? The rooster sits in the morning, are there still not many people who cursed Wu Li in the past dynasties? How do you want future history books to write about me?"

"My lady, calm down. Since ancient times, the winner is king and the loser is Kou. History books are nothing but whitewashing for the winner. The ancestors have gone through several generations, and the Tian clan has done the same thing. Now that the lady has all the time, why don't you follow the destiny? At that time, which historian would dare Talking nonsense?" "Hehe! The Tian family will replace Qi?" Empress Tian laughed and said, "It seems that my brother wants me to do what Wu Sui did not do, and to pass on the throne to my family?"

"I don't dare! When the time comes, your Majesty can advance, attack, retreat or defend. The thunder, rain and dew are all your favor. I don't dare to make any decisions, and the Tian family will definitely obey the emperor's order!"
Please think twice, Your Highness is still an infant. If you allow the courtiers to control the government, the Emperor will inevitably be sidelined when he reaches adulthood. Instead of pinning your hopes on them, it is better to take the initiative!Empress! "

Queen Tian's face looked uncertain. She pondered for a long time and then said slowly: "Okay! Get up!"

Tian Chang got up from the ground and said tentatively: "Mother..."

Before he could continue, Queen Tian raised her hand and stopped her: "The emperor's situation is still unclear. No matter how much we talk, it is in vain. Please step back!"

Tian Chang took a step back, recalled the words of his entourage, and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty! We are following Prince Zhongshun's mansion, and Lai Shangrong has discovered it. Please show me how to deal with it!"

Queen Tian sneered and said: "Brother, don't you hope that I will follow the example of Wu Fu? What else can I show you? He is a smart man. When Prince Jing was assassinated, he went to the Shenxing Department and saw the body of the palace maid. He must have learned something at that time. Confuse."

Tian Chang was surprised and said, "Then why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Queen Tian did not answer but asked: "Do you know why Princess Beijing was arranged to go to Jia's house to worship Buddha?"

Tian Chang hesitated and said, "Could it be related to Lai Shangrong?"

"Haha! Speaking of which, I helped him and let out those rumors about the deep love between husband and wife. Although the emperor had dealt with King Zhongshun, he was still worried about King Beijing, so he asked Lai Shangrong to test the depth of the relationship with the princess.

Lai Shangrong was really a lover, and he would never leave her once they fell in love. He was afraid that Zhen Yuyao would be implicated by King Beijing and the Zhen family, so he proposed a plan to the emperor and asked the princess to pray for blessings and atone for her sins! "

"No wonder the concubine didn't worship Buddha at her own home, but went to Jia's instead!"

"Since the emperor is willing to hand over Prince Jing's case to him, although it is due to many considerations, this trust cannot be faked. If the emperor can reach adulthood and he has great power, the emperor will not mention Jia Yuanchun's matter again. , will also pave the way for the emperor and deal with him.

But now, he has no wings, but he is a layer of protection. In addition, he has snatched Princess Beijing, and there is no possibility of changing the lineage of the Supreme Emperor.

If the emperor's body really cannot support it, for the sake of the emperor's son, we have to consider the factor of the emperor.

Therefore, his name is most likely to appear on the list of assistants!
As long as Jia Yuanchun is in my hands, why should he, the seed of infatuation, be thrown into a trap? "

"Empress Shengming! Weichen understands!"

"Well! Don't alert the snake, just go back and wait and see what happens. When the time comes, I will give him something sweet to try!"

"Your Majesty is planning to take Concubine Jia..."

"Haha! Isn't he as good as a thief? He is both his first love and his old love, and he is also the emperor's concubine. He even dares to take the princess by force. How can he still hold on and not be tempted at all?"

Just as he was talking, he heard a message coming from outside.

"Queen, the Emperor has summoned you to the Palace of Cultivation of the Heart!"

Queen Tian waved her hand and said: "Okay! You can go back! I also want to go to the Heart Cultivation Palace again!"

Tian Chang's face was filled with joy: "Wei Chen resigns!"

Although Queen Tian did not say it clearly, the subsequent conversation revealed her thoughts.

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(End of this chapter)